[OFFICIAL] SP Jain School of Global Management (SPJSGM) | Dubai, Singapore, Sydney: MGB & Global MBA - Admissions 2023-24

rutty_bharucha · September 5, 2007, 9:52am

Dear dmvars,

Thank you for this feedback.

Will Improvise on the points mentioned.

Thanks

I completed my Evaluation process yesterday at Mumbai.
Just thought of sharing my feedback with you on the overall experience (thought of appreciating the good part & suggesting some improvements in some of the areas in the current eval process)
Things which went on well
The support staff (especially the lady in charge of VERIFYING our documents, the lady who was routing people for interview/GD, the Photostat guy who was helping us Xerox our documents) was really patient, helpful, co-operative throughout the day (handling all the people who had turned up for the interview spread over 3 batches for that day). From a candidates point of view, he is interested in getting over with the formalities for himself but for the support staff it is a routine (and actually a monotonous) exercise to handle so many candidates in one day but still they showed lot of energy in doing the job.
The second round of interview which was taken by the Director himself, was also a nice experience and I should praise Mr. Director for being such a patient listener (since for most of us, for most of the time during the interview it was we who were asking our queries to him and he was replying to each of the questions in detail). Even though files of so many candidates were lying in front of him for processing, he was giving enough time to each of us.
Things which has scope of improvement
As part of the evaluation process guidelines being sent to the short-listed candidates , the following things can be high-lighted / reiterated & added (in addition to what is currently there)
They need to bring 3 Passport Size Photos (this requirement is missing in the existing guidelines)
All the documents (copy of originals like Passport,academic marksheets/certificates,experience certificate) needs to be ATTESTED otherwise during the document verification process , the candidates needs to sign an UNDERTAKING that they will be sending a ATTESTED copy set once they return home after the evaluation. (So to save time in writing the under-taking and to speed up the whole verification process, they are advised to carry the ATTESTED docs with them. This point need to be reiterated since most of the candidates were taking this point lightly.)
The candidates can bring with them a XEROX set of the ATTESTED copies,Application form (one with the photo) & call letter, since that is required to be submitted (this requirement is missing in the existing guidelines, and it was quite a time consuming experience of getting it Xeroxed at the eval center so why not the candidates can be told to come prepared.)

~AM

rutty_bharucha · September 5, 2007, 9:55am

Dear Sdinesh,

we haven't fixed the dates as yet for the next evaluation.

Thanks

Hi Rutty,
Can i know when will the next batch for the evaluation stage be called? There are many ppl on waitlist still.....

storm07 · September 5, 2007, 10:05am

Respected mam,
i have sent the mail for the change of the specialization. Will i be given a new registration number , as i needed to apply for the aptitude test and they have asked for the number in that
Regards...

rutty_bharucha · September 5, 2007, 10:11am

Dear Katzenjammer,

There is no reason to get disheartened as the admission process is still going on. The wait list s are reviewed from time to time as and when the need be by the admissions committee and candidates who meet all the criteria is called in for Evaluation.

The reference forms are mandatory but this is not a criteria for short listing to the Evaluation stage.

Thanks

Hi Rutty,

I have applied to GMBA prog a week ago. Today I have seen the status to be in Wait list. My profile is very good, very good CAT/XAT scores, excellent acads, 2.5 years exp, excellenet extra curriculars. The only thing is that I am still in the process of sending the referee forms.

So can I assume that the waitlist status is on account of the still to be received referee forms? Have any candidates been shortlisted for evaluation process after September 2nd? Have any candidates receive their status as something like 'Rejected' or something like that in the website after applying for the same?

Any others who are similarly in the wait list or rejected may please clarify my query.

Thanks,
Katzenjammer

rutty_bharucha · September 5, 2007, 10:18am

Dear Vivek_ggupta,

Reference forms are mandatory but it is not one of the criteria s for short listing candidates to the next stage.

Thanks

Hi Rutty

I had applied for SP jain Dubai last week based on my CAT score that is 86%
I had a good acadmeic score and decent working experice.
I checked my application status today and it is showing waitlisted.

My refrence letter would not have reached till now and would be reaching in a day or two.

Is this wait list because of the same.

Thanks
Vivek

rutty_bharucha · September 5, 2007, 10:20am

Dear storm07,

There will not be any change in the application number, you can go ahead and use the number which was given.
We have taken a note of the change.

Thanks

Respected mam,
i have sent the mail for the change of the specialization. Will i be given a new registration number , as i needed to apply for the aptitude test and they have asked for the number in that
Regards...

pssharma · September 5, 2007, 10:27am

Hi rutty_bharucha,

Please answer me this query.

I already have XAT 2006 Score.
Now if I want to apply for June 2008, I guess this score is acceptable (As according to website its written that you accept last 3 yrs score).
But if I want to apply for June 2009, is this score acceptable???...

If one has done graduation in IT and worked for 2 yrs in IT field
But as interested in HR field joined 1yr of PGDHRM.

So if she wants to apply for HR specialization while taking GMBA, is it necessary to have work ex in HR before that???

rutty_bharucha · September 5, 2007, 10:48am

Dear pssharma,

As of now we accept CAT/XAT/GMAT scores for the last 3 years.If you are looking at applying in June 2009,Please look on the website for details that year.

Yes you can choose a specialization of your choice based on your interest and knowledge in that field.
we do have students in our batch who have switched their fields. Should you go through the initial screening and be called for the evaluation stage - it would be up to you to convince the panel that you have sufficient background knowledge of the specialization you are opting for and that you would be able to cope with the switch in your field of education/work experience.

Thanks

Hi rutty_bharucha,

Please answer me this query.

I already have XAT 2006 Score.
Now if I want to apply for June 2008, I guess this score is acceptable (As according to website its written that you accept last 3 yrs score).
But if I want to apply for June 2009, is this score acceptable???...

If one has done graduation in IT and worked for 2 yrs in IT field
But as interested in HR field joined 1yr of PGDHRM.

So if she wants to apply for HR specialization while taking GMBA, is it necessary to have work ex in HR before that???

virgoguy · September 5, 2007, 11:31am

hey guys,

if i m not wrong, there were evaluation rounds on the 1st and 2nd of sep, would any one like to share their experiences in respect to essays/case studies/gd/pi etc...it would be of great help

thanx...

sdinesh21 · September 5, 2007, 11:41am

Hi Rutty,
I had applied for the programme before a month and had written SPJ aptitude test and also passed the cut off... I have been put on waitlist as of now... Can i know if i can change my SPECIALIZATION from IT to RETAIL MANAAGEMENT at tis point of time...will it affect on my evaluation stage? How long will it take to update it on the website?

trahul4 · September 5, 2007, 11:46am

Hi Ruty,
Can you please tell me what is the applicant to selection ratio ?

Thanks much.

rutty_bharucha · September 5, 2007, 11:55am

Dear Sdinesh21,

Yes you can change your specialization , you will need to send us a mail regarding this.All correspondence regarding specialization change to be send to [email protected].

Thanks

Hi Rutty,
I had applied for the programme before a month and had written SPJ aptitude test and also passed the cut off... I have been put on waitlist as of now... Can i know if i can change my SPECIALIZATION from IT to RETAIL MANAAGEMENT at tis point of time...will it affect on my evaluation stage? How long will it take to update it on the website?

sdinesh21 · September 5, 2007, 12:12pm

Hi Rutty,
Thanks for the quick reply...Can you also reply for the other two questions i had asked? How many days will it take to update the specialization change? Will it affect in my evaluation stage?

Dear Sdinesh21,

Yes you can change your specialization , you will need to send us a mail regarding this.All correspondence regarding specialization change to be send to [email protected].

Thanks

rutty_bharucha · September 5, 2007, 1:06pm

Dear sdinesh,

we will update our records as soon a we receive your mail.
At the time of evaluation you will be evaluated for your experience and knowledge for the specialization you have opted for.

Thanks

Hi Rutty,
Thanks for the quick reply...Can you also reply for the other two questions i had asked? How many days will it take to update the specialization change? Will it affect in my evaluation stage?

jayhind · September 5, 2007, 1:37pm

Hi Rutty,

Is the percentile we got, within the specialisation or overall? Is there a cut off for every specialisation?

madhura_phadke · September 5, 2007, 1:42pm

Hi...when are the results of the evaluation held on 1st / 2nd expected?

90699 · September 5, 2007, 6:55pm

I attended the 1/2 evaluation process.

But i had essay, GD and a single interview only.

There was no Interview by Director.

Does it mean I'm out of the race? or the interview by director is optional

vivek_ggupta · September 5, 2007, 7:01pm

Hi

Today my status has been changed to the evaluation stage from the waitlist stage.
My application status was updated yesterday and it was showing waitlist yesterday and today it changed to Evaluation stage.

How many days it takes for the evaluation mail to come ???

It mentions that I would have got a mail regarding my evaluation call details but I have not yet got any mails on my GMAIL ID.

CAN you please guide me regarding the same.

anki_acad · September 6, 2007, 7:33am

hi Rutty,

I appeared for the evaluation on the 2nd of this month. Could you please let us know as to by when should we expect the results for evaluation.

Thanks,
Ankit

mitulmehta · September 6, 2007, 8:27am

The evalutaion mail will come once the spjcm finalises the dates for the next evaluation rounds. Since the status now have changed, u will definately be intimidated...

Hi

Today my status has been changed to the evaluation stage from the waitlist stage.
My application status was updated yesterday and it was showing waitlist yesterday and today it changed to Evaluation stage.

How many days it takes for the evaluation mail to come ???

It mentions that I would have got a mail regarding my evaluation call details but I have not yet got any mails on my GMAIL ID.

CAN you please guide me regarding the same.