[computer_manan]

Hey Fellas,

Well I think the declaration is still not out for XAT 2009(pardon me if it is; the work pressure here made me check PG after a long long time).

But still definitely there will be many amongst you who would have started thinking(dreaming I shall say, XLRI was a dream at least for me ) about XLRI.

So, here we are. I'll try to gather some more XL students so that we can help you people in case you have any query regarding XAT / XLRI / XIMB etc etc...

All the best for your XAT 2009 and for all other exams.

[geek04]

Originally Posted by computer_manan

Hey Fellas,

Well I think the declaration is still not out for XAT 2009(pardon me if it is; the work pressure here made me check PG after a long long time)..................

Thanks for opening this thread.

I have two queries regarding XAT and related programs:

1. Is the XLRI BM and XIM PGDM are compulsory residential? I mean are student allowed to stay outside the campus with their families while studying in these programs.
2. Could you please give some advice regarding the preparation for the Essay part in XAT.

Thank you

[anupam ajmani]

Hey,

XLRI program is not compulsory residential and u can stay with ur families but with the kind of workload here ,its next to impossible.


For essay I would suggest keep reading newspapers regularly and keep urself updated with all recent happennings !!!

No idea about XIM !!!

Cheers !!

Anupam
XLRI PMIR 2008-2010

[computer_manan]

irrelevant post...

[seeds]

I'll answer the essay part....

The topic which came in XAT2008 was something like "Gender Imbalance: The reason for third world war". I was like WTF?But in the end my preparation paid off...


Sample topics from yesteryear....
1999 “Television really is, another eye so you can see anywhere, another part of your heart so you can feel and care about things you never felt and cared
about before, another ear to hear strange music.... The first and only
international language.”

2000 Ships are safer in the harbour. But they are not meant for the same.

2001 “Economic Growth without distributive justice can only lead to violence

2002 “Indian Economy in the Post WTO Era.”

2003 To give real service, one needs to add something that cannot be bought or measured, like sincerity and integrity.

2004 Asked at the age of 83, as to which of his project would he choose as his
master piece, Frank Lloyd wright, the architect answered, “The next one”

2005 More than one billion Indians: A gigantic problem or a sea of opportunities.




Here's text taken from career launcher.....

XAT Essay Analysis
XAT essay, analysis of past year questions and tips to approach them

The short essays that appear in XAT can be classified into the following two types:

1. Short essays on contemporary topics related to economy/polity/society of India. It could be a burning international issue as well.
   
   e.g. The US Presidential Election provides better entertainment than many Bollywood blockbusters! Or serious ones like the impact of 9/11 on India.
   
   The student should not worry much about these, if he/ she has been merely glancing through headlines or even half-heartedly listening to news. He can safely attempt most of these, with reasonable confidence.
   
   The most important thing to be kept in mind is that students are not supposed to write research papers on such topics. If they can approximately capture few major correlates of the topic, the job is done for them. Even if they miss few points, it should not bother them much.
   
   The only suggestion is that out of the allotted 20 minutes, spend at least 5 minutes to recall, plan and organize what you intend to write. Use remaining 15 minutes to write 150-200 words in a cogent and coherent manner using grammatically correct English. Avoid flowery, bombastic language.
   
   To elaborate, the 2002 essay is discussed below
   Indian economy in the post WTO era
   
   The answer should elaborate on the following key points (which the student must identify in the first 5 minutes):
   
   a. What is WTO? What is its role? (25-30 words)
   b. First, the student should identify what all should come in Indian economy, and then discuss the impact on each of these one by one. Following sectors/areas are important in this context
   
   - The three sectors viz. manufacturing, agriculture and service sector.
   - Divide the three sectors into industries for example manufacturing into pharmaceutical, automobile, steel, textile etc., service sector into IT, education entertainment, tourism, etc.
   - Now discuss impact on each of these. For example in case of pharmaceutical sector, Indian companies will have to shift to product patenting from process patenting, under the TRIPS (Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights) obligations of WTO
   
   c. After impact, also briefly discuss, what has the Indian government and industry doing to adjust to new realities.
   d. Lastly, conclude with your suggestions what should be done to rise to the challenges and to make best use of emerging opportunities.
2. Abstract topics like those, which appeared in 2003 and 2004 (discussed in detail later). The major problem with them is that students get in awe of the flowery and twisted language used in them, and cannot figure out what should he write in them.
   
   Following guidelines may be helpful:
   
   a. Once again spend 5-7 minutes to interpret and understand what the author implies? Are there any subtle nuances intended?
   b. It is very important to understand that there may be more than one interpretation possible for the given topic. But all interpretations are equally valid provided the student rationally explains it, and logically takes it forward.
   c. Thus the student should clarify how he understands/ interprets the given topic, clearly stating his reasons for doing so, right in the very beginning. The student may also disagree with the given statement.
   d. Next the student should build his case in support of his interpretation. Use of anecdotes, daily life examples. Fables etc., are very helpful in this regard.
   e. Lastly, the student should conclude, and end on a definite and concrete note.

To elaborate, the 2003 and 2004 topics are discussed below.

To give real service, one needs to add something, which cannot be bought or measured like sincerity and integrity. (2003)
Following tips may be helpful here:

1. You clarify how do you construe real service. Is the author excluding materialistic service?
2. You also clarify whether you agree with the author or not. Clearly understand that you can take either stand or even the middle path. Important thing is how you support it.
3. Now, proceed by giving reasons and examples to support the stance you have taken. e.g., in case you want to support the argument, give the example of the myth of Ramayana in which Shabri offers berries to Lord Ram. Or elaborate on the life of Mother Teresa.
4. Keep on building your answer and conclude with a definite statement.
5. Once again avoid flowery English, and use grammatically correct English with a lucid style.

Asked which of his works would he select as his master piece, architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright at the age of 83 remarked, ' my next one' (2004)

It is based on a direct quotation and the students are expected to elaborate the idea intended. Following guidelines should be helpful:

1. Write something on the creative urge that is unique to mankind.
2. If you come from humanities background and are aware of Karl Marx and his works, stress on his concept of creative humanism, that man feels incomplete without the products of his creation and sees his reflection in them, just as a father sees his reflection in his son.
3. Also elaborate on the idea that it is the body, which gets older, the mind can remain as young as it wants to, immune to fluctuations in time.
4. Also stress on the fact that most creative works in the field of art and architecture have come from people towards the end of their life. e.g. Goethe wrote Faust at the age of 70.
5. You can also stress on the desire to ever improve in certain people, which constantly keeps them restless.
6. You can also show your disagreement with Frank by, observing that some people never feel contentment, irrespective of their age and remain restive
7. Similarly, you can develop new dimensions in the topic and write 150- 200 words.

To practice, few sample abstract topics are suggested below:

1. Asked what is the essence of science, French philosopher Auguste Comte replied,
   " to know is to predict and to predict is to control"
2. If youth knew, if age could!
3. I am great; God may be great as well.
4. "Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely"
   Lord Acton.
5. The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.

[madhukar]

Originally Posted by geek04

Thanks for opening this thread.

I have two queries regarding XAT and related programs:

1. Is the XLRI BM and XIM PGDM are compulsory residential? I mean are student allowed to stay outside the campus with their families while studying in these programs.
2. Could you please give some advice regarding the preparation for the Essay part in XAT.

Thank you

Both the PGDM and RM courses at XIMB are residential. And it is for the better coz you can save a lot of time plus the hostel life at XIMB is famous for its unique culture in b-school circles.

[computer_manan]

Originally Posted by geek04

Thanks for opening this thread.

I have two queries regarding XAT and related programs:

1. Is the XLRI BM and XIM PGDM are compulsory residential? I mean are student allowed to stay outside the campus with their families while studying in these programs.
2. Could you please give some advice regarding the preparation for the Essay part in XAT.

Thank you

Hey Geek,

YES, you are allowed to live in Jamshedpur outside campus if you request. BUT... nobody is able to do that. You must stay in campus because of the hectic course curriculum. You need to meet ur team at 2-3 AM in morning to do some work.. and there are many more activities which you do. and for tht you need to stay in hostel...

So although this is possible, I'd suggest you not to think of it.

For essay I'd suggest that you follow the other thread. Many of us XLers are answering questions related to XAT and Essays in that thread.

[geek04]

Thanks to everyone for their replies..

[sanipi]

Hello XAT aspirants,
Its better if everyone starts thinking of XAT as an option too from now.
Xat is a bit tougher than other entrances because of high weightage to negative marking.
But yes here u have to score lesser scores to get a good percentile .
Last Year I scored something around 39 to get 97.8 percentile.
So accuracy in XAT is very important

[bandari]

can u tell me how is XIMB and GIM, both taking XAT scores are for HR??wat are the other instis accepting XAT scores and are good for HR, apart from XLRI, of course