[SO KOOOL]

HELLO BUDDIES,

Where are the other aspiring TISSIANS for 2006. Are they not on PG?

And now c`mon folks how are u all going abt or is it a trade secret to be only shared post you making it big.

Have started reading newspapers, some magazines and struggling to find direction and keep course. But WINNERS NEVER QUIT, isnt it???????

My friend Babu: were u able to meet this Prof. Kamat. Plse. post ur experience.

Which books would u all recommend for the Obj. Test, should it happen????

Ramanathan: how many "BUMBAIYA`s (nee Mumbai students) do u have in ur batch and in your senior batch. Also which streams they are from and do they have work-ex. Is past academic performance given substantial weightage.

By bye folks......time to hit bed.

KEEP UR COOL.

[babubhaskaran]

Hi All,

It was a long, ardous journey to Prof. Kamat's place in Yari Road, Andheri. I stay at Khopar Khairane. It was an hour and half long bike ride to reach his place. But, it was worth it. I had a long chat with him and in general discussed my profile with him. He told me about himself and about TISS. The specifics that are relevant to you all are in the below mentioned paragraph.

From what I gather from the interaction from him is that he is a pro at training for GDs and PIs. Last year all of his 24 students who appeared for IIMs got calls from at least one of the IIMs. This is a very big achievement according to me. But he mentioned as a matter-of-fact. That tells you about the caliber and the kind of training/coaching he provides.

Specific to TISS, in 2003 out of the 21 seats available to open-category, 6 were his students. He attributes his success to the rigirous training he provides, but at the same time asserts that just his training will only get you so far. Individual efforts and drive will take you all way. His students have not done very well in the last two years. Primarily because of the kind of students he has been training. As mentioned before, his coaching will take you only so far. Rest is upto the student; how committed the student is and more importantly how badly he wants to be at TISS. As for me, TISS is not the just another choice, IT IS MY ONLY WAY OUT of the rut that I am in currently.

At the end of it all, I had a very fruitful discussion with him and look forward to being coached by him. I am not a very rich man. I earn my living and if I have to pay 16,000/- out of it, it pinches. But, its better than having that 16,000/- with me and not going anywhere.

Well, he lives in Mumbai. So right now he is constrained by the location to deliver his coachings. He has advertised in a the WEST SIDE PLUS, as suppliment with The Times of India. Hence, I can give you all his contact details. Do get in touch with him and he will be more than happy to talk to you. His mobile no. is +91-982-019-4068.

Regarding the ESSAYS, lets start posting essays. I will try to write an essay and post tomorrow on http://babubhaskaran.blogspot.com. Please do visit and comment on my postings.

Ramanathan: I truly appreciate your inputs and want to thank you. When you got less than 1 in 100 chances of success, you welcome, beg for, any bit more information that comes to you. Thanks Ramanathan.

Thanks
Babu Bhaskaran

[prags83]

TISS Ho!!

This is the motto ..i wanna survive wid ..til next june' . I am all for TISS (pmir)..evr since i have conceptualized this institute. I am currently doing masters in pyschology spl in Organizational behaviour..n TISS is The place i wanna be next year!

Had appeared for it in 2004 , could make it till the interview stage, but had to back pack after dat' , so after then decided to masters in my subject and head again for it, n now the time has come again'.

Yes, as suggested , it is absolutely imperative to be aware about coe socio-political , economical views ..n not sleelzy stuff of TOI or midday ,

Was thrilled to c this thread..GUD WORK Basic iNstinct

will keep posted ..on d latest!
Cheerios'

Prags

[ramkrpa]

Hey Ppl,

Thanks for all ur compliments...but to be frank....I really donno how different I am...SAy for the other matter the whole of our batch of 30.........Infact i am just one among u.....I always say...If I can make it why not u........

As par localites concerended....we have abt 7 ppl.....thats pretty large, in our senior there are only 2........Batch proffile very diverse.....Abt 10 enggineers.(i am one) ..4 BMS, 3 BA Psychology, 1 CA, 1 CS, 2 Pharma etc....Work ex....abt 10- 11 ppl...with an aversgae work ex of 1-2 years......Sex ratio is on towards the gals....ous better 18 gals 12 guys...seniors abt 21 gals 9 guys..

Let me also tell you there are abt 3-4 ppl who have made it in the second attempt...That is they tried TISS for the second time and have made it......

Really gud to see some enthu posts for getting to TISS....Yeah i shud say..Its an amazing place to be....for the location, ambienece, fun, hostel life, faculty, curricluam, above all guys..gals (of course everywhere) ......One wud definately NJOY full time...

Cheers...

Hope to see real enthu ppl with us....

All ways at ur help
Ramanathan

[royal]

Can the Junta at TISS throw more light on placement scenario.

Visiting companies and positions offered.
Highest, lowest and median salary. etc etc..

[neha2313]

cud you elaborate on the requirements for a gud score in tiss, apart from the marks

[arunskaimal]

Hi friends,

www.tisspmir.org
thats our official website, u will get loads of info there.....u shall get the placement details and more about the course from there.. also a yahoo group called mum_tiss will be of help for you ...do join in if u feel the need
as for any other queries rama n me are always by ur side...

Good Luck

PS: we have our annual business seminar MANTHAN happening on the 29th & 30th at LEELA... if any of u interested then u may be a part of it by paying in RS 1500 and coming in as a student delegate....this way u will get a chance to meet all the students of TISS at one go...

[ramkrpa]

Hi all...

Just a small correction to Arun's posting...even if you cannot afford the student delegate fee, we have sponsorships who wud be paying on your behalf * But yeah conditions apply* So if u r interested do mail me/arun and we can see if we can work a way around..Of course if ur working u do need to pay 2.5K

As for the site it is not the updated one..its of last year...But there are all major information in general is there and wud answer most of geneal question...But for placements that happened last year.....The highest was 9.2, lowest abt 4.5 and avg was 5.5-6 Lac/annum....These r approx. figures....Arun if u have the correct info plz share with them....

With Arun around, am sure PGites wud benefit a lot...He is them Most enthu guy of the PM& IR (Batch of 2005-2007)....Come on Buddy...

Do check the last year PG postings on TISS (2005-2007) , you wud get loads of indo and also we had a yahoogroups mum_tiss, last year...check for the posting there as well...

Cheers
Ramanathan

[talkysandeep]

hi friends
this is sandeep karande , an engineer from mumbai university .
friends i tried for tiss in 2005 managed to enter the interview room .
but i think they want me in the 2006 batch .
well i am very excited about this thread and want the tissians to contribute .i am also lookin forward to meet many aspirants .
well nothing new

warm regards
sandeep karande :grab:

[Basic Instinct]

HEY FOLKS,

Thats great. Some much needed action on this thread..............

Thanks Babu for your views on KAMAT`S ACADEMY.

Inspired by your comments, I too met this gentleman at his resid.

Must admit that he is a complete pro, articulate, matured and above all a TISS product himself. What I liked most was his vast experience and expertise in grooming students over the last 10 years, yet the humility that he oozes, which puts one at ease. I understand that in the last 7 years, his CAT success rate is almost a perfect 10. I have enrolled with him for the CAT GD/PI batch commencing end Nov.

Now thru my friends and their friends, got a few GD topics that did TISS rounds 3 to 4 years back. Have listed them below:

(1) When the Cat is out, the rats are in.

(2) Management is all about relationships.

(3) Environmental protection- A piped dream?

(4) Ecotourism- The need of the hour?

(5) Women make better managers than men.

Friends: Could you recommend good essay books????

With CAT around the corner, have to rush back to RC/Math/DI.

Bye.

CHEERS.



BASIC INSTINCT