Hi folks,
While we frequently have top b-schools faculty answering institute specific queries on the PaGaLGuY forums, this official query thread is a touch different

The Retailer Association of India (RAI) is a prominent retail industry organisation which has leading retail groups such as Pantaloon Retail and Aditya Birla Retail as founder members. Well known Bangalore b-schools such as Indian Business Academy and Bangalore Management Academy partner with the RAI for a retail management program.
Click here to read more about the RAI.
Mr Lawrence Fernandes - Director, Retail Learning at the RAI will be fielding queries on this thread regarding the RAI's involvement with partnering b-schools, placements from these schools, the Common Admissions Retail Test (CART) required for admission to RAI associated programs, how such a program is different from one in which Pantaloon Retail partners with a retail MBA course. You could also gain some clarity on the retail MBA and what the future holds for such a domain focused degree.
How does it work?- First go through the thread to see if a question similar to yours has already been asked and answered.
- If not, you post your questions about RAI here by hitting the 'Post Reply' button on top.
- Mr Lawrence, who will keep a watchful eye on this thread will answer all your queries on a regular basis.
- So once you post your question, you can come back to this thread in a couple of days to find your answer or even better, Subscribe to this thread by clicking on the 'Thread tools' link on the top-right side at the top of the thread to receive updates on your email.
Mr Fernandes's PG user-ID is
Counselor@RAI
So go ahead and shoot your questions

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Cheers,
Harsh