prajaktas Says

someone pls help regarding the student profile form. i cant login ! what needs to be done?

same here...

prajaktas Says

someone pls help regarding the student profile form. i cant login ! what needs to be done?

Same here....I believe its some technical error....better try to log in a little later....

someone pls help regarding the student profile form. i cant login ! what needs to be done?

There are interview slots available on 25th march for mumbai so follow the slots alloted to u in the website.
Photocopies shoukd b attested.

Seniors,

the profile form that has to be filled and brought at the interview cannot be obtained by me from the internet. can someone help me??

i'll PM my details..i have my gd/pi slot on 21st march(tomorrow)

dear seniors,
i have been shortlisted for 25th march 9.00am slot at Mumbai. but received mail from the college mentioning that there only 24th march slot at mumbai and they havent mentioned abt 25th march batch. i tried calin at the college office but nobody is answering :(
i m confused. so pls pls pls reply and help me regarding this

thanQ

do we hv 2 bring attested photo copies..?? or self attestion ll do..??

plz reply asap.. hv gd-pi 2mrw @ Mumbai..!!

u even have to download and fill up a form in word format? can u tell me from where to download?

All those who are done with their GD-PIs can post their experience over here
K.J. SOMAIYA GD/PI Experiences 2012-14

I applied for PGDM & PGDM (IB). But the results show I am shortlisted for PGDM.
My CAT Percentile is 94.38.

Will I be considered for both the courses or only PGDM

Seniors Please Clarify

Anyone have any idea about the above query??

Why do u want to join PGDM ( IB)?
Why KJ Somiya ?

Please help me in answering these questions , as space provided is not much , so guys help me answering these in crisp ....

to avoid any problems just say
-it is one of the best b-schools
-it has a great infrastructure and teaching faculty
-competition among the best peers will help me excel..n bla bla!

Why do u want to join PGDM ( IB)?
Why KJ Somiya ?

Please help me in answering these questions , as space provided is not much , so guys help me answering these in crisp ....

dee18 Says

i have misplaced my online application form...i have my GDPI on 22nd march...where can i re-download it from?

regarding studen profile form redownload it...or else i hope at gdpi venue they will give u d form to fill up..so in dat case carry your documents...well i m nt a student ..but it happened in our venue

i have misplaced my online application form...i have my GDPI on 22nd march...where can i re-download it from?

I applied for PGDM & PGDM (IB). But the results show I am shortlisted for PGDM.
My CAT Percentile is 94.38.

Will I be considered for both the courses or only PGDM

Seniors Please Clarify

Hello seniors

I have applied for PGDM IB with CAT score of 84.23 percentile.
I have done with my GDPI for only IB on 18th March at kokata.

Now the main problem is,
I have also applied for PGDM FS on 7th March, and the documents(including the explanation that i have already applied for pgdm IB) reached KJ somaiya on 12th March.

Till date i have not received any mail from the authority. So will I have to appear for GDPI once again.And if not will i be intimated that my 18th march GDPI was for both courses.........Kindly help !!!

Thanks in advance

Abhishek
PGDM IB 104286
PGDM FS 200245

You don't have to appear for the GDPI again. Will get back to you with the status asap.
Thanks & Regards,
Dipendra Singh

Hello seniors

I have applied for PGDM IB with CAT score of 84.23 percentile.
I have done with my GDPI for only IB on 18th March at kokata.

Now the main problem is,
I have also applied for PGDM FS on 7th March, and the documents(including the explanation that i have already applied for pgdm IB) reached KJ somaiya on 12th March.

Till date i have not received any mail from the authority. So will I have to appear for GDPI once again.And if not will i be intimated that my 18th march GDPI was for both courses.........Kindly help !!!

Thanks in advance
Abhishek
PGDM IB 104286
PGDM FS 200245

Hello seniors

I have applied for PGDM IB with CAT score of 84.23 percentile.
I have done with my GDPI for only IB on 18th March at kokata.

Now the main problem is,
I have also applied for PGDM FS on 7th March, and the documents(including the explanation that i have already applied for pgdm IB) reached KJ somaiya on 12th March.

Till date i have not received any mail from the authority. So will I have to appear for GDPI once again.And if not will i be intimated that my 18th march GDPI was for both courses.........Kindly help !!!

Thanks in advance
Abhishek
PGDM IB 104286
PGDM FS 200245

Guys i did not find any thread on Pg for GD/PI discussions.I have created a new one.If there is another one please let me know.U can subscribe and post your experiences here,,...
http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-and-related-discussion/79941-k-j-somaiya-gd-pi.html

Guys please post your experiences in the above mentioned link..this thread is for general queries only!!!!

is it worth joining K J Somaiya with 4 years of experience in IT industry and working on SAP. Got package of 5.5 Lacs.

I am also looking at an option to do Executive MBA after 3-4 more years of experience?

which one is the best option? K.J Som now or Exec MBA after 3-4 more years of experience?

As far I am confident of, I think I would have opted for exec mba(hopefully company sponsored) instead of kj. dude kj is good but it's not great. your profile is good and you can touch iim shores I think. You'll do it only once...it's your take. Plus it also depends upon your socio-economic circumstances.
all the best!

hi,
I had my gd/pi today.
Centre: Bangalore PES IT College, Time 9 am. Here is a brief description about the entire process:

At about 8.45 we were called for the registration, which began at 9 am. It was carried out in a very systematic way, and got completed in less than 15 mins. After which, we were given two topics for the essay writing. The topics given to us were:

One world...one currency?
OR
Has google replaced the traditional library?

We were given 15 mins to write on any one of the topics in approx 300 words. After the essay writing, we got divided into separate groups of almost 14-15 ppl each, and were asked to report in different classrooms. The GD began there, for which we were given a case study to be read in 2 mins.

(The case study was titled Hungerstrikes or Blackmail, it had info about Anna Hazare, Mahatama Gandhi using hunger strikes for spreading awareness among general public, and also points which hinted about hungerstrikes being used for blackmailing the government for petty issues. ) All of us were asked to speak for 1 min each (randomly the moderators asked any one of us to start speaking). After this 1 min of intro given by each of the 14 ppl, the forum was open to discussion. This discussion (after initial intro) was of almost 15 mins, afer which anyone of us could conclude. Overall, GD for us was fine and somehow we did not let it turn into a fish market :).

PI began shortly after the GD. It was a cool interview, with general questions being asked, like:
Tell us something about yourself.
Your past achievements (academics + extra- curriculars).
Something on my past achievement.
Why are you choosing Bombay to study?

That was it, a very short interview (less than 10 mins). Overall experience was nice.

PS: A long post, but guess I have been able to summarise each detail. Hope it helps..

ALL THE BEST to all..

is it worth joining K J Somaiya with 4 years of experience in IT industry and working on SAP. Got package of 5.5 Lacs.

I am also looking at an option to do Executive MBA after 3-4 more years of experience?

which one is the best option? K.J Som now or Exec MBA after 3-4 more years of experience?

rs0211 Says

Hey I had my gd today . they took only student profile form nothing else..all those docs work ex do we need to submit??

Hi,

Could you elaborate a little more on the process.

What do we need to fill in specialization if we have got calls from both PGDM & PGDM(IB) ???
There's no option of International business...

Hey I had my gd today . they took only student profile form nothing else..all those docs work ex do we need to submit??

ashwi2ni87 Says

how much time does gdpi process take i have gdpi on 8th april in delhi at 1:30 will i be free till 6 pm or how much it can take maximum

Takes a max of 4-5 hours.. Pl keep adequate buffer though. ATB!

how much time does gdpi process take i have gdpi on 8th april in delhi at 1:30 will i be free till 6 pm or how much it can take maximum

Rajpal Singh Says

Received an email stating the change in GD/PI date to April6 but the form at simsr website is still showing April5.What to do?

Take the print out of the mail!!!
ATB

abhiEnigma007 Says

For student exchange prog and dual degree prog, can we select both? plz help...

Dual exchange programme covers student exchange. The main difference is that in dual a student gets a degree from a foreign university .

Hello puys, here goes my Somaiya GD/PI experience.
Profile:
Xth: 81.25
XIIth: 80.5
Btech: 7.83 DGPA
Work-ex: 24 months in IT
CAT: 90.14 %ile

Venue: Bangalore
Slot: 9 AM

Reached the venue after 35 kms of riding in the refreshing bengaluru morning The registration process started on time sharp. We were told our respective group numbers. Then we were shown a short film on the college.
After this began the essay. Two topics were given and we had to select any one and express our views in around 300 words in 15 mins. The topics were
1. Globalization is killing local enterpreneurship
2. FB, Twitter, Orkut have changed our social and professional behavior.
The choice was obvious ;)

Then we were sent to diff rooms according to the groups for GD. A caselet on railway accidents at unmanned level crossing and deaths due to falling from overcrowded coaches was given to read for 2 minutes. Then the panel picked people randomly (they will ask everyone) to express his/her view on it for a minute. Then the GD was open for discussion for around 15 mins. The GD was pretty good. Everyone spoke. I made 3-4 entries. At times it was bit loud but again things went normal. At times 2-3 people were speaking simultaneously :P
Then 2 minutes were given for summarizing the caselet.

Next was PI. I was the first to enter.
Two people on the panel. (different from GD)I will name them P1 and P2.
Me: Wished them good mrng.
They asked for the Somaiya form and work ex certis.
P2: Tell me the five sentences about u!! :O
ME: Recollected what I have written in the form and told. (Guys, be thorough with wht u've written in the form else u'd be stumped)
P2: Strengths
ME: told
P2: Tell me abt ur job
ME: gave every detail of it.
P1: what's ur last degree?
ME: Told(WTH..Its there in the form!)
P1: Whats ur major?
ME: again told
P1: why MBA
ME: told my prepared answer ;)
P1: So u r in IT. So why exactly do u feel that only by doing MBA, u'd achieve what u want.
ME: told
P1: NO..u can achieve the same by working here and gaining the experience. GIve me a str8forward answer. Dont beat around the bush.
ME: (again WTH. I was beating the drums rather :P)explained to him
P1: what specialization r u looking for
ME: Finance. (cudnt justify much :'( bt told that once i get into the prog i will take an informed decision)
P1: Where do u want to see urself 5 yrs down d line not keeping in mind u get a seat here in Somaiya
ME: Gyan-ed him :P
P2: Describe urself in i word
ME: told. (Its a technology name he seemed impressed!!)
P2: how much do u wanna earn 5 or 10 yrs afterwards
ME: told
P2: Who is ur competitor
ME: MYSELF (he seemed impressed again!)
P1 and P2: Well, thank u Arin. Do u wanna ask anything?
ME: No sir..thanked them and left the room.

Overall, the process was smooth. I was done in 2 and a half hours. The entire process was explained clearly. Now wait for the results starts!!

ATB puys!!

thnx for sharing... others r bz watching Roadies 9.0 journey

Hello puys, here goes my Somaiya GD/PI experience.
Profile:
Xth: 81.25
XIIth: 80.5
Btech: 7.83 DGPA
Work-ex: 24 months in IT
CAT: 90.14 %ile

Venue: Bangalore
Slot: 9 AM

Reached the venue after 35 kms of riding in the refreshing bengaluru morning The registration process started on time sharp. We were told our respective group numbers. Then we were shown a short film on the college.
After this began the essay. Two topics were given and we had to select any one and express our views in around 300 words in 15 mins. The topics were
1. Globalization is killing local enterpreneurship
2. FB, Twitter, Orkut have changed our social and professional behavior.
The choice was obvious ;)

Then we were sent to diff rooms according to the groups for GD. A caselet on railway accidents at unmanned level crossing and deaths due to falling from overcrowded coaches was given to read for 2 minutes. Then the panel picked people randomly (they will ask everyone) to express his/her view on it for a minute. Then the GD was open for discussion for around 15 mins. The GD was pretty good. Everyone spoke. I made 3-4 entries. At times it was bit loud but again things went normal. At times 2-3 people were speaking simultaneously :P
Then 2 minutes were given for summarizing the caselet.

Next was PI. I was the first to enter.
Two people on the panel. (different from GD)I will name them P1 and P2.
Me: Wished them good mrng.
They asked for the Somaiya form and work ex certis.
P2: Tell me the five sentences about u!! :O
ME: Recollected what I have written in the form and told. (Guys, be thorough with wht u've written in the form else u'd be stumped)
P2: Strengths
ME: told
P2: Tell me abt ur job
ME: gave every detail of it.
P1: what's ur last degree?
ME: Told(WTH..Its there in the form!)
P1: Whats ur major?
ME: again told
P1: why MBA
ME: told my prepared answer ;)
P1: So u r in IT. So why exactly do u feel that only by doing MBA, u'd achieve what u want.
ME: told
P1: NO..u can achieve the same by working here and gaining the experience. GIve me a str8forward answer. Dont beat around the bush.
ME: (again WTH. I was beating the drums rather :P)explained to him
P1: what specialization r u looking for
ME: Finance. (cudnt justify much :'( bt told that once i get into the prog i will take an informed decision)
P1: Where do u want to see urself 5 yrs down d line not keeping in mind u get a seat here in Somaiya
ME: Gyan-ed him :P
P2: Describe urself in i word
ME: told. (Its a technology name he seemed impressed!!)
P2: how much do u wanna earn 5 or 10 yrs afterwards
ME: told
P2: Who is ur competitor
ME: MYSELF (he seemed impressed again!)
P1 and P2: Well, thank u Arin. Do u wanna ask anything?
ME: No sir..thanked them and left the room.

Overall, the process was smooth. I was done in 2 and a half hours. The entire process was explained clearly. Now wait for the results starts!!

ATB puys!!

Hey can anyone quickly tell me the Process that is going to be followed for the next stage...??

I mean will it be Essay writing + Group discussion + PI ???

and will the Group discussion be based on a case study?? + the time that will be given for same??

and how much time does the total process take??

I believe ppl had their interviews today... can u plz share ur experiences either here or in the below link... thanks in advance...

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-and-related-discussion/79941-k-j-somaiya-gd-pi.html

First of all pls dont post the same query within a span of 20-25 mins.

Student Exchange Prog- Its a program in which goes to a foreign university with which College have a collaboration for a trimester or more.
Dual Degree Prog- its a program in which a student gets a degree from SIMSR and a foreign university when he/she goes abroad for studies.

Yes it will be over by then.

For placement pls check placement brochure. Chances depend on ur performance in GDPI. My % was 87.52.

Hope this helps

For student exchange prog and dual degree prog, can we select both? plz help...

Received an email stating the change in GD/PI date to April6 but the form at simsr website is still showing April5.What to do?

Will the print out of the admit card that they send on our mail id do??

Yes!!! that only

Please take the printout of admit card which you received at the time of registration i.e by prometric.

Will the print out of the admit card that they send on our mail id do??

i couldn't understand part o of the form. which is as follows.kindly help

O) Would you be interested in opting for self financed :
1.Student Exchange Programme ( Approx Rs. 6-10 lakhs).__________________
2.Dual Degree Programme (Approx Rs. 6-10 lakhs). __________________

First of all pls dont post the same query within a span of 20-25 mins.

Student Exchange Prog- Its a program in which goes to a foreign university with which College have a collaboration for a trimester or more.
Dual Degree Prog- its a program in which a student gets a degree from SIMSR and a foreign university when he/she goes abroad for studies.

johnydutta Says

I have got gd/pi at 1.30 pm on 18th will it be over on 18th itself as i have to catch a train at night @9.40 pm same day

Yes it will be over by then.

aakash1088 Says

Can somebody tell how is IB compared to PGDM in simsr..wat are its scopes and placement..i have got 88%ile..wat are my chances of getting selected in ib..pls reply

For placement pls check placement brochure. Chances depend on ur performance in GDPI. My % was 87.52.

Hope this helps

hello
..
A small query...
Shall we take the print of the profile form n fill it in.. or shall we fill the form n then take a print out.. ???????

You can either take print out and then fill it or copy it in word and fill it and then take print out!!!

Even for IB you would have specialisation as marketing . So you can write marketing .
Regarding the placements I dont think it should create an issue . You are just giving your preference and I dont think it should really be something against you .
However regarding second question we can wait for senior to comment .

@seniors
Some points on "why you want to go for MBA in IB"
I know it's one own call and individual reasons for opting for a specialization but what all strong points we can mention in support of our choice.

Just a quick question the, I have applied for PGDM-IB but the form asks for specialization. I thought IB was a specialization in itself, so should i leave this field blank???

Also, it asks if you are ready for placement all over India or not?? Does replying to this in the negative affect your future placement scenario?? if so can you tell me about any senior who has replied negatively to this question??

Thank you.

{QUOTE=mshivani178;3339333]and regarding specialisation..what if we haven't made up our mind about it yet...can we leave the field blank?
Regarding the specialization part
For PGDM: you can write Finance, Marketing, Operations and HR
for PGDM-IB: Please write IB or International Business

Pls make sure that whatever you write, you are able to justify it.
If you leave it blank, a ques might be asked, why??

mshivani178 Says

@seniors...original cat admit card...does it mean we have to get the one that we took with us to the exam...or can we print it out again...because I think I have misplaced the original one and I have interview on 18th...

Please take the printout of admit card which you received at the time of registration i.e by prometric.

Guys i did not find any thread on Pg for GD/PI discussions.I have created a new one.If there is another one please let me know.U can subscribe and post your experiences here,,...
http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-and-related-discussion/79941-k-j-somaiya-gd-pi.html

Guys pls do share ur experiences.. Eagerly waiting for them to flow in

cooltsr Says

Seniors, can u pls provide a checklist for the thngs needed to attend the interview?? will be helpful for many of us !!

Original CAT Admit Card. Original CAT Score Card.
SSC/HSC Mark sheet original & certified photocopy.
Degree Certificate / Mark sheet - original & certified photocopy (please ignore, if appeared/ appearing for degree exam). In case graduation is not completed, please bring mark sheets for all the previous semesters / years.
Original Work Experience Certificate along with a photocopy (if applicable). In lieu of experience certificate, a candidate may submit the following documents for all the companies he/she has worked for :

Copy of Appointment Letter and first Salary Slip
Copy of the latest Salary Slip from the company

Please note that if the original work experience certificate / other alternate documents are not produced at the time of GD/PI, no credits will be awarded whatsoever.

Candidates are advised that the Institute will award marks for experience to candidate depending on the relevance of their experience for the programme.
Proof showing photo identity (Driving License/PAN Card/Passport/Student Id Card/Company Id Card).

aakash1088 Says

Can somebody tell how is IB compared to PGDM in simsr..wat are its scopes and placement..i have got 88%ile..wat are my chances of getting selected in ib..pls reply

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-and-related-discussion/72960-2012-14-queries-kj-somaiya-155.html

couldn't understand part o of the form. which is as follows.kindly help

O) Would you be interested in opting for self financed :
1.Student Exchange Programme ( Approx Rs. 6-10 lakhs).__________________
2.Dual Degree Programme (Approx Rs. 6-10 lakhs). __________________

plzzzzzzzzzz reply

Guys i did not find any thread on Pg for GD/PI discussions.I have created a new one.If there is another one please let me know.U can subscribe and post your experiences here,,...
http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-and-related-discussion/79941-k-j-somaiya-gd-pi.html

Yes it should be..

I have got gd/pi at 1.30 pm on 18th will it be over on 18th itself as i have to catch a train at night @9.40 pm same day

i couldn't understand part o of the form. which is as follows.kindly help

O) Would you be interested in opting for self financed :
1.Student Exchange Programme ( Approx Rs. 6-10 lakhs).__________________
2.Dual Degree Programme (Approx Rs. 6-10 lakhs). __________________

Can somebody tell how is IB compared to PGDM in simsr..wat are its scopes and placement..i have got 88%ile..wat are my chances of getting selected in ib..pls reply

Seniors, can u pls provide a checklist for the thngs needed to attend the interview?? will be helpful for many of us !!

wat about filling the form ? are you guys mentioning the answers in bullet points straight forward or withing in paragraphs ? there is no word limit , no ?

can the dates for gdpi be changed now ???

plz help seniors (urgent)...

hey guys what's the procedure for tomorrow..?
Is there going to be an essay writing+gd+pi or is it just essay+pi..

anand05infy Says

I have my Gd/PI tomorrow. Seniors, Any good answer for why K J Somaiya ?

Seniors, can i expect to get my answer?

ALL THE BEST To ALL ASPIRANTS
From Batch 2011-2013

For all the K J Somaiya Aspirants ...

here is a short video which was a part of my buddy assignment when I joined college. Hope you guys like it and get some motivation to perform good in GD-PI :)

Life at K J Somaiya

hello seniors,
My gd/pi date and timing is clashing with LIBA gd/pi date and timing..I have already mailed at pgdmibadmission@simsr.somaiya.edu mentioning my CAT registration no. requesting them to reschedule my gd/pi date or atleast timing of slot but haven't received any communication.........plzz help since I don't want to miss either of two.My somaiya form no. is 104146!!!!!!!!

Will get back to u!!!

Will get back to u!!!

Will get back to u!!!

Pls write International Business or IB for PGDM-IB.

Seniors,
Plzz reply as my gd/pi date is on day after tommorrow...plzz try to atleast change the timing of slot...or date..whatever is possible...my cat registration no. is SR7496413 and Somaiya form no. is 104146...Original date and timing is 18/03/2012 at 9:00 am...I have mailed them long back but haven't received any reply...I have got only two calls...and I don't want to miss either of them...hope U understand...U can contact me on 09339669850...plzzzzzzz help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have my Gd/PI tomorrow. Seniors, Any good answer for why K J Somaiya ?

@seniors
Some points on "why you want to go for MBA in IB"
I know it's one own call and individual reasons for opting for a specialization but what all strong points we can mention in support of our choice.

With globalization and every company going international, the study of IB as a separate field has become imperative.
IB encompasses all aspects of industry with just a particular focus on IB i.e. perhaps globalization related aspects. So, people will have besides normal bread and butter knowledge, as an extra, a firm grasp of globalisation and its impacts on the industry.

hello
..
A small query...
Shall we take the print of the profile form n fill it in.. or shall we fill the form n then take a print out.. ???????

You can take print out and then write by pen or using word format. Both will serve the purpose.

mshivani178 Says

@seniors...original cat admit card...does it mean we have to get the one that we took with us to the exam...or can we print it out again...because I think I have misplaced the original one and I have interview on 18th...

Take the print out of admit card and carry cat voucher too in case of backup.

Just a quick question the, I have applied for PGDM-IB but the form asks for specialization. I thought IB was a specialization in itself, so should i leave this field blank???
Also, it asks if you are ready for placement all over India or not?? Does replying to this in the negative affect your future placement scenario?? if so can you tell me about any senior who has replied negatively to this question??

Thank you.

Write IB.
Interviewer may ask question on this.It is upto you how you will justify your answer. No, it will not affect your placement opportunities. Companies generally disclose about job location in pre placement talk.:)

hi friends,

plz share the link for the gd/pi experience thread...

Last year GD/PI exp.
http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-and-related-discussion/64127-2011-13-simsr-aka-k.html

and regarding specialisation..what if we haven't made up our mind about it yet...can we leave the field blank?

@seniors...original cat admit card...does it mean we have to get the one that we took with us to the exam...or can we print it out again...because I think I have misplaced the original one and I have interview on 18th...

hello
..
A small query...
Shall we take the print of the profile form n fill it in.. or shall we fill the form n then take a print out.. ???????

the seniors have asked us to take a print out and fill up details using a pen.