[hrsikesa]

Dear Kishan,
It's great that you are already gearing up for the D-Day.Please take your time in filling up the application form.Please mention GMAT/GRE score if you have taken the exam .The score is treated as part of academic record.Anyway you got to appear for the aptitude test on 31st May/1st June 2008 if shortlisted.
You can provide recommendation letter from either current or previous employer.Only one is required.You can send both if you get it.That's not the issue.
Please take your aptitude test seriously.I know guys from last year who scored very highly in one section but could not clear another section.So, time management is of utmost importance.In fact, both speed and accuracy are paramount.You have got almost seven weeks to prepare and get going.You got to just go with an open mind and crack the test.That's the key.
In case of further queries, please donot hesitate to ask.

http://www.thehindu.com/edu/2008/04/07/stories/2008040750550800.htm

With Best Wishes,
Hrsikesa Pankaj
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[IITIIM]

Hi Pankaj,
Nice job !!!

Let them know more about interview process which is more important in terms of criticality. As this course is for experienced professionals, Interview matters a lot.

PK

[hrsikesa]

Hi Arvind,

Please find the link below for PGPEX-VLM second batch as required by you .

www.iitk.ac.in/vlm

[kishankona]

Hi Hrsikesa,

Thank you very much for your guidance. How is your work going on? I got recommendation letter from my employer. Now i am preparing essays .I need following clarifications:

1. I am planning to send typed essay about professional achievements and challenging situation. Do we need to send hanwritten essay. is there any limit for essay?

if you have any specific dos and donts about application pls. guide me .


Thanks and Best Regards,
Kishan Kona
09860283567

[hrsikesa]

Dear Kishan,
As the space available in application form is not sufficient to write answers,please attach additional handwritten/typed A4 size sheets.Those 3 questions are important.Its doesn't matter whether you type or write by hand.Please make it a point to write them precisely and thoroughly and keep one copy of application form with you for reference at the time of interview.
I am confident that you will hit the bull's eye.

With best wishes,
:snipersm:

[kishankona]

Hi Hrsikesa,

Thank you for your suggestion. with reference to engineering aptitude iam revising following concepts in our engineering.

• UNITS
• CONVERSION FACTORS
• MATHEMATICS
• STATICS
• DYNAMICS
• MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
• FLUID MECHANICS
• THERMODYNAMICS.
• HEAT TRANSFER
• TRANSPORT PHENOMENA
• CHEMISTRY
• MATERIALS SCIENCE/STRUCTURE OF MATTER
• ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
• COMPUTERS, MEASUREMENT, AND CONTROLS
• ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
• CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
• CIVIL ENGINEERING
• ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
• INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
• MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Please let me know if i have missed out any topic.

Br,
Kishan Kona
09860283567

[hrsikesa]

Dear Kishan,
Good going.Nice to see you motivated for the PGPEX-VLM.You are going very systematically.That's the sign of a serious candidate.Still you may be surprised after seeing the question paper.Please give equal importance to all sections.There is always a paucity of time.Read general topics like largest ERP vendor(SAP),anodizing,bottlenecking questions,probability,permutation & combinations,reasoning etc. apart from Verbal and Quantitative portion from GMAT/CAT books.Focus on interview also :idea::idea: simultaneously.Keep moving.

With best Wishes,
Hrsikesa Pankaj
:idea::boat:

[viveknath]

Dear Mr Pankaj,

I just sent a mail to your gmail account. Request your help and guidance.
I had been following your thread at Pagaguy and recently I have managed to clear the first application/essay round for the PGPEX-VLM course. I am extremely excited and looking at your comments and the passion, it has been a booster.

Kishan,

Whats the status on your end. I can be reached at +91 9860066793

Regards,
Vivek

[hrsikesa]

Dear Vivek,
It is to see your passion and enthusiasm for PGPEX-VLM.I hope you are able to squeeze in a bit of time for preparation for PGPEX-VLM despite your busy schedule.You are definitely in line for Mckinsey next year if you so desire.Our course work at IIMC was really memorable.At IITK the winter during Jan-Feb made going even more enjoyable.IITM was a pleasant surprise as Summer in Chennai was bit cooler this time with frequent rains.All in all it has been a lifetime experience after working for 9years.
I am confident you will emerge victorious and come out with flying colours.

With Best wishes,
Hrsikesa Pankaj

[hrsikesa]

Hi Vivek,
It was really nice to talk to you on phone yesterday.The information required by you for the second batch of PGPEX-VLM is as follows-
1.Monthly Expenses at IIMC-Boarding +Food- Rs6000-10,000
(Depending on type of room singleAC or doubleAC)
IITK- Rs 6000 average per month (No AC facility)
IITM- Rs 5500 average per month (No AC facility)
2.SBI, IIMC Joka provides loan for this course covering full expenditure 8-9 lakh at the interest rate applicable for educational loan .It located inside IIMC campus and the process is totally hassle free.Just bring along marksheets,ID card,Passport,Acceptance/Offer letter.You need to open your account in SBI,JOKA Branch inside IIMC campus.
3.One LAPTOP is compulsory for viewing Educational Material.It can be purchased after coming here by local supplier who has tie up with IIMC or bring it along as per your choice.
In IIMC Wi-fi connectivity is available in the campus.LAN facility is avalable in each room.IITK /IITM LAN facility is available in each room.Library card,I-Card will be provided with one or two weeks.
4.Mobile phone connection facility is available at each campus.
5.International visit.Rs 45000 to and fro ticket to Japan.Rs 40000 - 50000 for boarding and Lodging.Tuition Fees: 2lakh at IIMC,1.5 lakh each at IITK and IITM
6.Other expense related to domestic visits within India.
Please feel free for anyother info/query

Goodluck and Welcome to 2nd batch

With Best Wishes
Hrsikesa Pankaj
09831366568
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