Hi! Arjun
I think u have a fair chance to a get a call for gdπ but conversion simply depends on u.
As i have already mentioned in some of my post that this time scenario has completely changed as the no. of applications are in multiple no. than that of the previous year which simply means that this time there will be tougher competetion but considering ur workex and engg backgroud u have a gud chance to get a call for gd&pi.;
Now considering second agenda, I think permanent faculty is the core strength of SDM-IMD.
Permanent faculties of SDM-IMD are the visiting, adjunct faculty in some of the IIM's and other business schools like Fox School of Business, Temple university, Pennsylvania USA, Zimbabwe University and Malaysia University
Apart from that we have visiting faculties who have already proved their metal in corporate arena like:
Mr.R.Sridhar-CEO of Brand Com
Mr. Srinivasan - Consultant Dutch Bank
Mr.Yashikawa - CEO Nestle India
Mr.R.Mohan -Ex-CEO of Mphasis
Mr. Satyajit Dash- HR Manager Infosys
and many more who teaches elective subjects in SDM-IMD.
There was lots of happening in the last week.
Around 30 students and Faculty memebers from George Washington University USA have visited our campus and there was a gud interaction btw SDMities and students of Washington University. Even yesterday n today we had guest lectures from Professors of different U.S Business Schools, if u wish then i can give u the names and there is lot more to see so keep ur fingures cross
All the Best
Cheers
Abhishek
Hi Arjun
Read my message properly. I never said that we have guest lecturers from IIMs but I said that our permanent faculty members visit IIMs as guest faculties. This means that we have a permanent faculty comprising of geniuses in every field.
Our guest faculties come to college every week and guest lectures are taken by the industry experts like people from Infosys, Nicholas Piramal, Polaris Software, Rangsons, Automotive Axles, TVS, and many academicians from abroad like the team from George Washington University. Few days back the American Consulate general Mr.Frederick J Kaplan was here in our campus to deliver his talk on Globalization. Yesterday we had Mr Sunder from Infosys to deliver his talk on Branding.
I think I have been able to clear ur doubt with regard to this.
Ya ur percentile, acads and work ex is good enough to get u a call from SDMIMD but converting the call depends entirely on u. So prepare well for that.
All the Best
Surabhi
Average salary has crossed 5.4 lacs. Added to what surabhi said,Mr.Sunder is the group manager,brand communications of Infosys and he is a P.hd from Harvard Business School.He was working under the Marketing Guru,Prof. Philip Kotler. We enjoyed a very productive session with him.
Guys, this time its gonna be hard.You ppl have atleast 4 times competition compared to us.There are only three ways to outsmart your competitors,
1. Be Smart
2. Be Smarter
3. Be Smartest
You should be lively and alert. Whatever you say, u must have the conviction. Prepare well for the interview & GD. Wising the SDM IMD experience for u 😃 ...
muraleekrishnan
any tentative dates for interviews in hyderabad and banglore
please answer
Very important as i doubt they might clash with some other calls
Regards
Krishna
Will surely let u know asap. College is closed tomoro for Makar Sankranti so probably by tuesday.
Surabhi
Will surely let u know asap. College is closed tomoro for Makar Sankranti so probably by tuesday.
Surabhi
Please let me know the gd/pi dates for kolkata
Hey people
The GD/ PI would be held in the month of February at all the centres. Moreover u wud receive ur call letter in a few days from now and that wud tell u the confirmed dates.
All the Best
Surabhi
Hi Arjun
Read my message properly. I never said that we have guest lecturers from IIMs but I said that our permanent faculty members visit IIMs as guest faculties. This means that we have a permanent faculty comprising of geniuses in every field.
Our guest faculties come to college every week and guest lectures are taken by the industry experts like people from Infosys, Nicholas Piramal, Polaris Software, Rangsons, Automotive Axles, TVS, and many academicians from abroad like the team from George Washington University. Few days back the American Consulate general Mr.Frederick J Kaplan was here in our campus to deliver his talk on Globalization. Yesterday we had Mr Sunder from Infosys to deliver his talk on Branding.
I think I have been able to clear ur doubt with regard to this.
Ya ur percentile, acads and work ex is good enough to get u a call from SDMIMD but converting the call depends entirely on u. So prepare well for that.
All the Best
Surabhi
Thank you surabhi for taking time in explaining me all these things. I really appreciate the gesture. I do know that converting the call depends solely on the candidate and not on anyone else. I am not fearing the gd's or pi's either. I am used to these things since college and after that my job. But i was just anxious about these things. I hope even u understand these anxieties b4 u enter the gd room. By theway, how many candidates do they normally chose for a gd? And do they give us a topic in specific or do they give us a piece of paper with all the data and stuff...?
I wasnt expecting such a low percentile in CAT as I was scoring well in the mocks. But Cat and the other exam results came as a shock. The forms that I have filled are all those that select students withe percentile above 90. I filled this form only after I was forced by one of your batchmates Sameer Adya who happens to be my schoolmate. I didnt want to enter any B grade B school and it was only due to him who conviced me to fill up the form. Now, I have only this college to call for and have not filled any other forms of any other college.
So this is my entire situation!! and now I dont wish to write boring stories here and bore the rest of the community.
Thanks again
Arjun
SAMEER1983 Sayshi sailesh.. check out ur private msg..
Sameer,
Please check ur PM and revert back!!
Sailesh
Hello junta
All the best for your GD / PI...
Shruthi
SDM IMD conducts GDs in an orderly way.Normally the GD will not exceed havin 8 candidates. Be prepared with all the current topics.Politics,Tech, and most discussed issues. Try to develop unique perspectives which will help you a lot. Get ready for summarising your thoughts, as moderators may demand a write up.It can be in paragraphs or key points.If you have a work ex, get ready for job related questions. Be clear about yourself,skills and some scenarios where you showcased your talent. Be very confident while answering.
As there are more than 6000(estimated) candidates for those coveted 120 seats, differentiate yourself.Be prepared for surprises in the admission process,as SDM IMD is known for that......:)
muraleekrishnan
Thank you surabhi for taking time in explaining me all these things. I really appreciate the gesture. I do know that converting the call depends solely on the candidate and not on anyone else. I am not fearing the gd's or pi's either. I am used to these things since college and after that my job. But i was just anxious about these things. I hope even u understand these anxieties b4 u enter the gd room. By theway, how many candidates do they normally chose for a gd? And do they give us a topic in specific or do they give us a piece of paper with all the data and stuff...?
I wasnt expecting such a low percentile in CAT as I was scoring well in the mocks. But Cat and the other exam results came as a shock. The forms that I have filled are all those that select students withe percentile above 90. I filled this form only after I was forced by one of your batchmates Sameer Adya who happens to be my schoolmate. I didnt want to enter any B grade B school and it was only due to him who conviced me to fill up the form. Now, I have only this college to call for and have not filled any other forms of any other college.
So this is my entire situation!! and now I dont wish to write boring stories here and bore the rest of the community.
Thanks again
Arjun
Hi Murli,
Thank you very much for the reply. Are there 6000 applicants this time for the 120 seats. Though its hard to digest, but il tae your word for that. Il make it a point to brush up on all the aspects you asked me to. I dont mind at all on summarizing all the aspects covered in the GD. That wil infact help me further.
Thank you once again. One more thing, can u let me know when the gd process in going to start? and will we get the intimation for out gd calls by email or bypostal mail??
Arjun
Arjun,Check out your message box.
muralee
HI SDMIMDians! Esp. those who are taking active participation from the college to guide the aspirants.
Mails from Murali, surabhi and abhishek who mailed me all the details about the selection criteria and the details of the college have really geared me up for the preparation. I now really look forward to join you as my seniors. Your posts on PG have been a real morale booster.
Also, Id like to request you guys to keep posting other necessary details, if by chance anyone in this room has forgotten to ask and which can help us in clearing the gdpi.
Hope to see you soon in the campus.
Regards,
Arjun
y not u try for christ college institute of management(CCIM), it is ranked among top 30 in indian business schools and no doubt best after IIMB in banglaore and the nearby region
can anyone tell me when list of selected candidates will be put on??
I would suggest you that if u r remorseful after filling the form of SDM-IMD then plz for god sake donnt even think about SDM-IMD bcoz even we also donn need people who regret after joining institute.
SDM-IMD is the kind of institute which always believe in the high quality of education and i think u would be very clear about this agenda.
SDMIMD always believe in value and prefer students who can contribute to society, institute and to their career.
Second issue: U have not even gone the half way so plz first convert the call then decide whether u want to join so called "B grade" school or not.
All the Best
cheers
Abhishek
Ahhh People still believes in ranking after seeing **** at 11 position and Alliance at 14 position leaving behind BIM and other top B-school.
Thats gr8
Cheers
Abhishek
Hello peopleHere is the latest news regarding admissions. The gd/pi dates for the various centres are as follows:Centres in South India- 3rd feb to 12th febDelhi and Kolkata- 12th feb to 25th febBangalore and Mysore- after 25th febThe call letters wud reach u thru courier or speed post and a list of the candidates called wud also be placed on our website.Regarding the fact that some of u have not received ur prospectus till now, the prospectus for the people who had filled the forms till the first closure date in december have been despatched and prospectus for the people who have filled the forms by 10th jan will be despatched in a couple of days. Moreover our Admissions Chairman is open for further queries. U cud contact him at [email protected] the bestSurabhi
sursharma SaysHello peopleHere is the latest news regarding admissions. The gd/pi dates for the various centres are as follows:Centres in South India- 3rd feb to 12th febDelhi and Kolkata- 12th feb to 25th febBangalore and Mysore- after 25th febThe call letters wud reach u thru courier or speed post and a list of the candidates called wud also be placed on our website.Regarding the fact that some of u have not received ur prospectus till now, the prospectus for the people who had filled the forms till the first closure date in december have been despatched and prospectus for the people who have filled the forms by 10th jan will be despatched in a couple of days. Moreover our Admissions Chairman is open for further queries. U cud contact him at [email protected] the bestSurabhi
Hi Surabhi, can u tell when the list of shortlisted candidates will be put on the website?
Sailesh