Hello everyone... I'm a new member here and this is my first post so please pardon me if I have posted my query in the wrong section.
Ok, So I'm a 2012 CSE fresher and I graduated from an engineering college from my city(Visakhapatnam) which is not so great. I haven't got placed yet and since it is June already I'm not quite sure if there is any scope of getting placed until next year. I am not able to decide among the following so please help me out. Before that Xth:83%(ICSE) XIIth:84%(CBSE) Engg:60%(JNTUK affiliated college)
Basically I ruined my engineering and didn't study well and stuff and to worsen things up my college didn't have any placements. So now should I 1. Join a course like Java or something and wait for off campus placement drives to be held in September( Not sure if they will be held again this year. If someone knows anything about it please feel free to help). 2. Not wait for placements and not waste money on courses and join a MBA training institute(TIME) instead. 3. Join some BPO, make some money, prepare for MBA parallelly?
I'm in a ****ed up state right now and I'm starting to feel worthless. :( Please guide me people. Thank you. :)
CAT 11 - 98.6 %ile XAT 12 - 98.8 %ile (did not apply to XLRI or XIMB or GIM) MH-CET 12 - 99.77 %ile
Got calls from new IIMs but could not convert due to weak profile. If I repeat CAT and score 99.5+, even then my weak profile will pull me down (except for IIM-C). My long term aim is to pursue FPM from an IIM or XLRI. Currently I can get into PUMBA (MBA++) with my CET score. PUMBA is definitely not on par with TIER-1 B-schools. Should I repeat or go to PUMBA? Please guide me.
Hey! I'm sorry. I'm a bit new to this. But I didn't really get this part. You got such a high percentile in XAT, but you hadn't applied for XLRI? Isn't XLRI like a Cluster A b-school and better than a lot of IIMs. Sorry, if I sound naive.
quite confused whether to join TIME pune or TIME hyderabad.Both can be convinient for me.Please suggest one of them and which particular center in the city is better!!Do reply..
I am new to this site and this is my first post. Have few doubts which I am hopeful I will be able to get them cleared through this forum. Have completed my graduation way back in 2003 and since then have been working as transcriptionist. I am planning to do mba in 2013 (preferably regular program, not distance) by writing various entrance exams like CAT..etc. My doubt is, is it worth enough for me to do something like this at this age of 29 and do 2-year full time college education (by the way, my grades in X, XII, and degree are between 65% to 70%) and what are my chances of getting into top colleges given my academic performance and experience, and also is it preferable for me to get executive program rather than 2-year full-time program.
Hi friend, Please give me an idea! B.com graduate with 2 years experience in airline industry. I m planing to join 2012 batch for MBA, as i m thinking to take IT as my specialization. can you please suggest, is it a good option? as my education and work experience is in different background. I want to get into testing or BA field that's why i m opting for IT as my specialization. just completed my testing course and would like to know age limit for new folks to enter into IT.
CAT 11 - 98.6 %ile XAT 12 - 98.8 %ile (did not apply to XLRI or XIMB or GIM) MH-CET 12 - 99.77 %ile
Got calls from new IIMs but could not convert due to weak profile. If I repeat CAT and score 99.5+, even then my weak profile will pull me down (except for IIM-C). My long term aim is to pursue FPM from an IIM or XLRI. Currently I can get into PUMBA (MBA++) with my CET score. PUMBA is definitely not on par with TIER-1 B-schools. Should I repeat or go to PUMBA? Please guide me.
Crack the CAT and XAT and you have a chance of getting calls from IIM C(99.6+), FMS and XL. Maybe even IIM L if you're score is very high(99.8+) and you have some work ex.
No chance with A and B. But having a shot at 4 out of the top 6 is not bad So focus and crack the CAT and XAT. Good Luck
P.S. Your profile may come back to haunt you at the interview stages. But then if you have your answers and justifications in place, you can redeem yourself and get converts.
P.P.S. I had 72% in 12th and 60.04% in grad(though my engg college was very good) and I got IIM C call twice and FMS call once Would have got XL call too if I would have tried XAT. So its all upto how well you can do from now on
Crack the CAT and XAT and you have a chance of getting calls from IIM C(99.6+), FMS and XL. Maybe even IIM L if you're score is very high(99.8+) and you have some work ex.
No chance with A and B. But having a shot at 4 out of the top 6 is not bad So focus and crack the CAT and XAT. Good Luck
P.S. Your profile may come back to haunt you at the interview stages. But then if you have your answers and justifications in place, you can redeem yourself and get converts.
P.P.S. I had 72% in 12th and 60.04% in grad(though my engg college was very good) and I got IIM C call twice and FMS call once Would have got XL call too if I would have tried XAT. So its all upto how well you can do from now on
Good Luck
Congrats To you, buddy
I have 68.6% in 10th, 58% in 12th , 73%in btech. I have faced so many problems during placement season as most of the companies ask for 60% or 65% through out
I just wanted to know do companies also ask for percentage during placement in mba?
I am targeting IIFT, NMINS, IMI D, IMT G, IITs, Fore etc
Abhishek Narainia. 2011 Btech passout (89%ile in cat 2010).currently employed in HCL Technologies Noida.
My question is that I have a bond with HCL that runs till March 2013. However, in order to prepare well for CAT 2012 , I need to join classes and hence have to leave job, in which case I wouldnt get HCL EXPERIENCE as I would be breaking the bond.
So, provided I manage the CAT cut offs, I will be sitting in GDPI as a 2011 passout with 3 Months of Experience in IBM India( worked there for a while).How would this affect my chances,both as an MBA aspirant as well as in general with my career.
Abhishek Narainia. 2011 Btech passout (89%ile in cat 2010).currently employed in HCL Technologies Noida.
My question is that I have a bond with HCL that runs till March 2013. However, in order to prepare well for CAT 2012 , I need to join classes and hence have to leave job, in which case I wouldnt get HCL EXPERIENCE as I would be breaking the bond.
So, provided I manage the CAT cut offs, I will be sitting in GDPI as a 2011 passout with 3 Months of Experience in IBM India( worked there for a while).How would this affect my chances,both as an MBA aspirant as well as in general with my career.
Thanks.
I am not sure why you are thinking of quitting your job for CAT prep.. There is always an option to go for weekend classes..
In case you need to break the bond then also you can show your salary slips to prove your work exp.
i am in great dialemma..actually i want your help puyss..seniors plzz help me.. my acads- 10th-77.2%(cbse) 12th-55.2%:banghead::banghead:(cbse) btech(2011)-70.2%(UPTU)
i had 9 month gap after my btech & right now i am working as project associate in IIT KANPUR so by 31st march(as given for xat) i will have 1 year work-ex.. i want to know if acheive very high percentile in CAT & XAT,can i get any IIMs?or FMS,XLRI??or any 1st tier b-school?? plzzzz help me puys,seniors..plzz give me your precious suggestions..??
I have 68.6% in 10th, 58% in 12th , 73%in btech. I have faced so many problems during placement season as most of the companies ask for 60% or 65% through out
I just wanted to know do companies also ask for percentage during placement in mba?
I am targeting IIFT, NMINS, IMI D, IMT G, IITs, Fore etc
Well to be honest, you will face problems. Past profiles are important at placements through B schools as well, but at the same time, you have 2 years to try and re-write your fate. At your B school, get good grades, join committees and win a few competitions and it will help you offset a part or all of your previous academic misadventures
i am in great dialemma..actually i want your help puyss..seniors plzz help me.. my acads- 10th-77.2%(cbse) 12th-55.2%:banghead::banghead:(cbse) btech(2011)-70.2%(UPTU)
i had 9 month gap after my btech & right now i am working as project associate in IIT KANPUR so by 31st march(as given for xat) i will have 1 year work-ex.. i want to know if acheive very high percentile in CAT & XAT,can i get any IIMs?or FMS,XLRI??or any 1st tier b-school?? plzzzz help me puys,seniors..plzz give me your precious suggestions..??
As per the current criteria, I dont think you will get a call from any IIM(old or new), even if you score 100%ile(may get B actually with 100). You can get calls from FMS and XL with high CAT and XAT scores, but you will have some big time grilling about your acads, which you will have to justify well if you want to have a shot at converting
Well to be honest, you will face problems. Past profiles are important at placements through B schools as well, but at the same time, you have 2 years to try and re-write your fate. At your B school, get good grades, join committees and win a few competitions and it will help you offset a part or all of your previous academic misadventures
So, do companies ask for 60% through out in mba also???
i am in great dialemma..actually i want your help puyss..seniors plzz help me.. my acads- 10th-77.2%(cbse) 12th-55.2%:banghead::banghead:(cbse) btech(2011)-70.2%(UPTU)
i had 9 month gap after my btech & right now i am working as project associate in IIT KANPUR so by 31st march(as given for xat) i will have 1 year work-ex.. i want to know if acheive very high percentile in CAT & XAT,can i get any IIMs?or FMS,XLRI??or any 1st tier b-school?? plzzzz help me puys,seniors..plzz give me your precious suggestions..??
If anybody here says that you won't be able to get admission into IIMs, XL or FMS, will you stop preparing??
Nobody can change their past and you have to accept that. Worrying about it right now is not going to help. Just concentrate on getting a good score right now. Not all B-schools look at acads for giving out calls. FMS, XL, IIMC, etc. dont give weightage to acads for giving out calls. There are also other good B-schools like MDI, IITs, NITIE,etc. who give calls based on CAT score.
Once you get the calls, it all depends on your performance in the GDPI. You will be asked questions about your low acads and about your break. Be prepared with convincing answers for them. And if you can convince the panelists, you definately can convert.
Get good score first - worry about calls and GDPI later. All the best.
So, do companies ask for 60% through out in mba also???
Some firms may have criteria of their own. It depends. But 60% is not what you should be aiming for anyway. Yoou should be aiming to get a lot more than that
Hi all, I really need views very badly of all those who are active here.Brief discription about my profile: I am an ECE engg. 2011 passout from VISVESWARAYA UNIVERSITY and from BIT college bangalore BE-----74.5% 12th-----82% and 10th-----89%.Currently Working in SOCIETE GENERALE as software ENGG. I am dilema to choose MBA o MS, because i really want to do MBA but i dont want to choose BA path in that. I like to become a Manager or a LEAD in electronics companies like siemens,infineon etc.. .So will it be helpful to achieve my target if i work for 2 o 3 yrs in electronics company and then go for MBA.Please tell me after doing MBA can i get into core (electronics) companies. Thank you in anticipation 😃
If anybody here says that you won't be able to get admission into IIMs, XL or FMS, will you stop preparing??
Nobody can change their past and you have to accept that. Worrying about it right now is not going to help. Just concentrate on getting a good score right now. Not all B-schools look at acads for giving out calls. FMS, XL, IIMC, etc. dont give weightage to acads for giving out calls. There are also other good B-schools like MDI, IITs, NITIE,etc. who give calls based on CAT score.
Once you get the calls, it all depends on your performance in the GDPI. You will be asked questions about your low acads and about your break. Be prepared with convincing answers for them. And if you can convince the panelists, you definately can convert.
Get good score first - worry about calls and GDPI later. All the best.
THANXX..hira bhai..but i prepared for cat 2011 for all those 9 months as well as seeking jobs all dat time..so will that gap can be justified by this?? & i knw its very very low but how will i justify my 12th percentage??
quite confused whether to join TIME pune or TIME hyderabad.Both can be convinient for me.Please suggest one of them and which particular center in the city is better!!Do reply..
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So focus and crack the CAT and XAT. Good Luck 
