PGPX IV - 2009-10: Application Process and Beyond

[Riya05]

Adding on to Senthil's response, you also need to keep in mind that irrespective of class salary average, a person's post PGPX salary depends on his past experience and skills he can bring to the table.

As far as we got to know so far, PGPX placements are not those typical mass recruitments that happen in relatively less experienced classes. Rather they are tailored to suit the exp and needs of each of the students.

cheers
prabhu.

Originally Posted by jondil

Folks,
Senthil here - I'm studying with Arun, Prabhu and Pramod in PGPX III. Please remember that the PGPX panel will look primarily at the quality of your background. The kind of work you do before applying is much more likely to infuence the panel than the salary you used to draw.

Pre- and post-PGPX salaries might be collated for the sake of providing statistics, but as far as we can make out will not play a part in the adcom decision - the tail does not wag the dog.

Cheers,
Senthil

[ash123]

Thanks DPS1. This is different from the process IIM L and C follow.
Also does it mean that IIM A's shortlisting is based on candidate's GMAT score and personal profile (years of exp, exposure to mgmt tasks etc)?

Thanks
Ash

Originally Posted by DPS1

Ash123, IIMA doesn't take references for PGPX appl. Essays have to be submitted if you get shortlisted for IV. You can access list of essays from the application link once you create your appl login.

Arun, Good to see you finding time to write here! Hope you are having fun with all the techies from abroad. Do send my regards to them esp. Jondil & Senthil. I saw on the website that final class strength is 80. Could you now tell us how many WL did not convert at all - was it just 2 / 3 or many more.

Regards,

DPS1

[kiran_special]

Hi Pramod,

Its nice to see that you are helping 2009 PGPX aspirants by replying to their queries.
I am planning to apply for PGPX 1V. Yet to give my GMAT. Planning to give in MAY and expected to score around 700. My problem is I do not have international experience except for visiting 4-5 countries for a brief period. Could you please tell me what are my chances ? Also what GMAT score I should aim at.

My profile is
Gender - Male, Education - BE ( Chemical Engg)(NITK)Acads :10th - 83 % 12th - 81 %, BE - 64 % ,
Work Experience - 13 Years
International Experience - Nil ( Only visited 4-5 countries on official tour/training)
Domain - Manufacturing
career Growth - Excellent,Last 3 years in General Management roll (plant head for a top Indian MNC),Experience varying from operations,Project, commercial to PR.
Submitted many technical papers in international/national forums. Have 2 patents in my name.
Extra co : Good..so.so

My purpose of ding MBA is to enhance general management skills and have broader business perspective as I feel it is very critical at this stage of my career. Please suggest
bye

kiran

[makingithappen]

hi prabhu,
what is the profile of the guys in your batch.
anyone from the armed forces.if yes how can i get in touch with them.
i want to be in the pgpx IV pgm.
my stat
Gmat-720(Q 50,V 38 )/AWA 5.5
GPA -8.5/9(engg)
Work ex-8+
extra curriculars :sports.
will it suffice as far as stats are concerned

[aspire_2007]

Kiran,

(All opinions are mine and do not represent an official response from IIMA)

Your profile looks good and I'd suggest you to put your best foot forward for GMAT. However, GMAT is not the only criteria, Adcom looks at. I'd also suggest writing GMAT at least 1.5 months before the end date for application, so that, in extreme case if you're not happy with your GMAT score, you'd be able to write GMAT again before the application end date.

To the best of my knowledge, not having International experience is not a negative aspect of one's application, since one's job might have never demanded it. There are no clear-cut criteria as such, but having intl experience may help. If it makes you feel better, there are many people in my class, who do not have any international experience.

Good luck!

-Pramod-

Originally Posted by kiran_special

Hi Pramod,

Its nice to see that you are helping 2009 PGPX aspirants by replying to their queries.
I am planning to apply for PGPX 1V. Yet to give my GMAT. Planning to give in MAY and expected to score around 700. My problem is I do not have international experience except for visiting 4-5 countries for a brief period. Could you please tell me what are my chances ? Also what GMAT score I should aim at.

My profile is
Gender - Male, Education - BE ( Chemical Engg)(NITK)Acads :10th - 83 % 12th - 81 %, BE - 64 % ,
Work Experience - 13 Years
International Experience - Nil ( Only visited 4-5 countries on official tour/training)
Domain - Manufacturing
career Growth - Excellent,Last 3 years in General Management roll (plant head for a top Indian MNC),Experience varying from operations,Project, commercial to PR.
Submitted many technical papers in international/national forums. Have 2 patents in my name.
Extra co : Good..so.so

My purpose of ding MBA is to enhance general management skills and have broader business perspective as I feel it is very critical at this stage of my career. Please suggest
bye

kiran

[kiran_special]

Thanks Pramod for your valuable inputs

bye

kiran

[Riya05]

Hi
The average profile of the class is available on PGPX website. That should give you an idea of the overall class profile. If you are looking for anything more specific about the profile, let me know.

As far as people from armed forces are concerned, yes there are few in our class. I can pass on their contacts to you but before that I want to check with them. I will do that and get back to you.

My personal view (not IIMA adcom's): Your profile looks competitive, especially with your armed forces background. If you can bring out your diversity in the essays it should work out in your favour.

All the best

cheers
Prabhu.

Originally Posted by makingithappen

hi prabhu,
what is the profile of the guys in your batch.
anyone from the armed forces.if yes how can i get in touch with them.
i want to be in the pgpx IV pgm.
my stat
Gmat-720(Q 50,V 38 )/AWA 5.5
GPA -8.5/9(engg)
Work ex-8+
extra curriculars :sports.
will it suffice as far as stats are concerned

[makingithappen]

thanks prabhu .
i shall be waiting to hear from you soon.
makingithappen

[Catalytic]

Hey

Had applied for PGPX last year. With low gmat and low work ex didnt clear the first stage only. Hopeful this time around.

My profile
Work Ex - 5+ in IT (20+ months international experience)
GMAT : 740/5.0
Average Acads and average EC
Strong Insurance domain knowledge.
Know Basic French and German language
Currently hold the profile of Team Lead and managing couple of projects.

Is 5+ experience still low for PGPX course. Even though I qualify it seems that I would belong to lower level of spectrum and need to show something different in the form filling to reach the next round.

Regards
C

[pjez]

Hi Pramod,

My profile in brief:

# BE (Mech) - NIT Nagpur
# 7.5 yrs in IT, currently working as Project Manager (PMI certified)
# 10 months of Internaltional exposure across US, Europe, ME, with assignments comprising Onsite Coordination, Requirements/Gap Analysis, Consulting
# Extra-Curricular - so so.

Purpose of pursuing MBA is to be able to advance into general management and strategy/planning within the organization.

Cheers,

Prashant