which admit to accept... IIMA or ISB??????

slingal · **which admit to accept... IIMA or ISB?????? -** 06-04-2005, 03:34 PM

All,

I got selected at both IIMA and ISB. Here is my profile..

27 Year Male..working at TCS for the past 5.5 years.. BE (mech) osmania class of 99.

Now I am totally confused as to what to accept and what to reject. Could anyone please help me. I need some unbiased opinions.

Thanks, srini

cicahn1 · 06-04-2005, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slingal

All,

I got selected at both IIMA and ISB. Here is my profile..

27 Year Male..working at TCS for the past 5.5 years.. BE (mech) osmania class of 99.

Now I am totally confused as to what to accept and what to reject. Could anyone please help me. I need some unbiased opinions.

Thanks, srini

mail me offline.... i'll try to help out.
iv'e only iima but i've also got 5 yrs in IT. my friend has isb and he has 5 yrs IT exp. too

assignus · 06-04-2005, 03:42 PM

though i dont have good reasons to justify.......but def iima over isb.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by slingal

All,

I got selected at both IIMA and ISB. Here is my profile..

27 Year Male..working at TCS for the past 5.5 years.. BE (mech) osmania class of 99.

Now I am totally confused as to what to accept and what to reject. Could anyone please help me. I need some unbiased opinions.

Thanks, srini

DesiGuru · 06-04-2005, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slingal

All,

I got selected at both IIMA and ISB. Here is my profile..

27 Year Male..working at TCS for the past 5.5 years.. BE (mech) osmania class of 99.

Now I am totally confused as to what to accept and what to reject. Could anyone please help me. I need some unbiased opinions.

Thanks, srini

Simple. Try using DG's first law of BSchool selection

If Bschool's average salary at placements < Total Tuition, Avoid the School Completely.

best of luck and congratulations,
K

PS: This thread is a nobrainer shut it down.

piyushisnice · 06-04-2005, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slingal

All,

I got selected at both IIMA and ISB. Here is my profile..

27 Year Male..working at TCS for the past 5.5 years.. BE (mech) osmania class of 99.

Now I am totally confused as to what to accept and what to reject. Could anyone please help me. I need some unbiased opinions.

Thanks, srini

lets start with the fees part.
iim a 3-4 lakhs for two years.
isb- 12 lakhs for one year.
But in ISB, you'll get a salary of around 8 lakhs and so you would effectively be spending around 5 lakhs for two years.
but after spending one year in the company your salary will grow a lot more, so after 3 years the money point will be nullified.

Learning wise, both the places are great.

So just ask yourself. You wanna study for one year or two year?
Thats it i think...

CATch2004 · 06-04-2005, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slingal

All,

I got selected at both IIMA and ISB. Here is my profile..

27 Year Male..working at TCS for the past 5.5 years.. BE (mech) osmania class of 99.

Now I am totally confused as to what to accept and what to reject. Could anyone please help me. I need some unbiased opinions.

Thanks, srini

Shocked to see this query ....

IIM A - it is !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

why even ask these questions after getting an IIM A admit.

slingal · 06-04-2005, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slingal

All,

I got selected at both IIMA and ISB. Here is my profile..

27 Year Male..working at TCS for the past 5.5 years.. BE (mech) osmania class of 99.

Now I am totally confused as to what to accept and what to reject. Could anyone please help me. I need some unbiased opinions.

Thanks, srini

Ok. I got admission as an overseas candidate at IIMA. So the fee difference from ISB (though not very less..) isnt astronomical. I am more worried about the kind of opportunities I could pursue after my PGP.. and also how I would fit in the class at IIMA or ISB... (I dont wnat to be a total loner at case studies)... Also, I have heard a lot about lateral placements at ISB.. Does IIMA have similar (or better) lateral placements.. and .. someone pointed out that if I want to stick to IT field after PGP,, then ISB is probably a better choice.. Could someone tell me about the scene on lateral palcements at A. Given my profile (age and experience).. I am a little bit apprehensive about joining A.Any suggestions..

srini

nitin_mal · 06-04-2005, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by slingal

Could someone tell me about the scene on lateral palcements at A. Given my profile (age and experience).. I am a little bit apprehensive about joining A.Any suggestions..
srini

well...if u are looking to switch ur industry..move into say finance from IT....i would suggest go to IIMA....if u wanna continue in the same field as u are in...go to ISB....

HereIIM · 06-04-2005, 05:29 PM

I guess you have a genuine doubt. After 5 yrs of working, you may not want to spend another 2 yrs slogging at some institute. ISB and IIMA both look good, specially with ISB catching up

In monetary terms, the fees for IIM is perfectly managable. However, ISB is a different ball game. Assume you get a minimum package of 10 lacs+ (more if you like it!) from ISB after 1 yr. For the fees you take a loan of 12.5 lacs (thats the max one can get). The maths would be something like this -

Loan = 12.5 lacs @ 10% for 7 years [Thats a decent figure for edu. loans]
EMI = 25,000 p.m.

Your package = 10 lacs
Net in hand (approx) = 50,000 [Post tax & Depending upon company policies]

Net Remains = 25,000 p.m.

Which means the first few years would be bad

. Of course, if you crack a foriegn offer, then no problems. So, I guess that explains it. Go for IIMA!

theamitgoyal · 06-04-2005, 05:49 PM

d-uh.. why are u even askin.. go to IIM-A.. I know ISB is amazing and all.. but u will have a better time in the 2-yr course of the premiere institute of the country.. I think that scores over placements anyday.

ATB,

Amit