IIMA PGPX Queries

[chintu2212]

hi tarun,
I have an interview call from iim cal for pgpex programme.
can you please help me out with the following queries:

Profile: IT 7 years
Project Manager, banking domain
International : 1 year 10 months (UK and US)


My queries are:

1.What does IIM Cal PGPEX specifically ask?
2.What should I focus on from my essays point of view?
3.Would they emphasise on business knowledge and project management?
Any general knowledge questions?
4.Why MBA? This I have already mentioned in the essays.Are they going to ask this again?

Any other details,


Thanks,

[Unhappy_Demon]

Hi,

what are the modes of interview conducted by IIMA ?
do they offer telephonic/video-conferencing interview system ?please let me know .

I am from kolkata, india

demon

[ManishJain01]

Hi Tarun,

Enclosed alongwith my profile, I wanted to what are my chances for selection at IIMA PGPX

Age : 34 years

Work Experience – 11 years

GMAT score- 690

Degree – B. E. (Mechanical ) ( Academics –average )

Organization : One of the reputed automobile manufacturer in India

Nature of experience :
Working with as product manager with all India responsibility handling @ 100 crore business .
Responsible for determining product potential, finalizing and achieving year sales and profit targets for the product line.
Conceptualizing & execution of product promotion programs, promotional schemes, packaging etc.
Conducting training programs for the sales force & increasing awareness among customers.
Strategic tie ups with the suppliers.

Had about six years of experience in supply chain management.
Has handled various functions like regular purchase function, supplier development, negotiations with the suppliers etc. for a major automobile company.

Extra curricular activity – worked with NGO for month.

Career Graph – Decent achievements & career history.

[shago]

For the folks currently in IIMA PGPX, I have one concern on my profile and need your inputs on the same. Following is where I stand -

GMAT - 740
Education - PG in IT
Workex - would be 7 yrs and 10 months by the time I join, if selected for PGPX. Entire period has been with one of the top tier IT companies, for a fortune 100 client.
Certifications - PMP, NCFM (NSE's Certification in Financial Markets), IIBF (Indian Institute of Banking and Finance) + a few internal certifications on Quality, Six Sigma
International Experience - 3 yrs
Extra Curriculars - prominently active during college and also during work

While most of the above seem to align with requirements, my total experience is on the lower band of the average for first two batches.

What would be your suggestion to make up for that ? Is IIM very particular about the number of years of work ex that you carry ? Would they tell me to work for another couple of years and come back after I have 9 or 10 years on my resume ? (because such profiles are easy to place with salaries that IIM would currently target)

Thanks so much for your time and help.

[shago]

For the folks not already aware, a separate thread for IIM-A, PGPX application process for 2008-09 class exists at -

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/intern...2008-09-a.html (IIMA PGPX-III 2008-09 Applications and beyond)

[zenofweb]

Hi Tarun,
I have applied for PGPX 3 and completed my interviews last week. I have posted some questions at the other thread for PGPX 2008 applications. Reposting them here hoping that being in PGPX you would have better insight:

1. The placement stats from PGPX 1 is generalized. Do people with IT bkgnd do better than the avg in terms of salaries given that they must be coming in with an higher than avg incoming salary?
2. Since most are Indian and most foreign placements are in the US, how do the recruiting companies work thru visas? H1 appl on passout (Mar) and actual job starts in Oct (based on typical H1 cycle)? or are most of the foreign placements for Indians who already have green cards/ H1?
3. Most reputed colleges with this kinda course are particular about diversity (Insead/ Oxford/ Ivy League US). I note that there are very few women among the applicants and also one of the posts here mention no international applicants shortlisted this year. Also most competing colleges have this kinda course as their USP, IIMA will have a PGP vs PGPX scenario. Is IIMA PGPX gonna struggle to get into the top lists?
4. For those with about 10 yrs exp and doing very well in IT, they probably exceed the incoming average salary. For those moving to India from US, I can still see the point but for those in this category from India, how good will the ROI be?

Thoughts?
Thanks

[adityaM76]

Hi Tarun,

I am preparing hard for GMAT for IIMA-PGPX for next year. I have a question, especially for people who have been through this course. Will I get good placements considering my acads, and work exp.
Profile:
Work Ex: 11+ yrs
International work Ex: almost 1 year
Acads: BSc (Maths), PGDCA
Currently working as: SW Project Manager, MNC, India

-Thanks

[Surjendu]

Hi Guys

Surjendu here. A novice in the PaGalGuy world.

Well I am planning for IIMA PGPX and IIMC PGPEX circa 2009-2010. I dont know whether it is the right forum to post as i am planning to apply for fall 2009. Nevertheless I am jotting down my profile. Please any gurus let me know what chance i stand at IIMA PGPX. I am also applying to US B Schools.

My profile

GMAT: 730/AWA still awaited

Work Ex: IT industry as Tech Lead/Project Lead/Technology Manager. By the time I apply(August 2008 it will be 7 years 4 months.Out of 7 years, I worked 5 years in the USA. Infact I stay in USA now.Worked with companies like Apple,EMC2,RSA Security etc.

UnderGraduate: IIT Roorkee 2001 batch passed First division with Honours.

Extra: Founder of a company called codearmory.com.
Freelance journalists and writes in TheServerSide.com, Sulekha.com etc.
Won many prizes in quizzes,crosswords, brand equity quizzes, debate etc in inter IIT competitions.
NTSE scholar, Won awards for developing metallurgical processes used by Indian Defence Industry now.

PS: I am located in San Francisco Bay Area...Any one around here please ping me @Surjendu.Pooja@gmail.com

[bharat jha]

Originally Posted by PgpxGuy

Hi Guys,

I am Tarun, a current student PGPX student.

If you have any queries, I would be happy to answer them.

Tarun

iam currently vin my first year engineering from aurangabad.which books and magzins should i prefer for preparation of cat kindly guide me in this matter,and should i go to any coaching. i want the reply soon pleasssssssssssssse

[sumanray2000]

The PGPX requires minimum 7 years experience post graduation.
So forget it for the next 10 years at least.
if you want cat related information go to other threads.

Originally Posted by bharat jha

iam currently vin my first year engineering from aurangabad.which books and magzins should i prefer for preparation of cat kindly guide me in this matter,and should i go to any coaching. i want the reply soon pleasssssssssssssse