Hopefully, this will help a lot of you.

The non-IIM Top Indian Business Schools Alumni Report - Part 1 - Inside IIM

Congrats to all those who are in!

Converted Definitely joining...
Will seniors be there in Campus in 15 days ? So that we could explore FMS in better way while we come to complete formalities...

No... Seniors will only be in campus in the end of June... However, you can connect with them on phone/online ....

letsrock31 Says

SENIORS : Are there any more waitlists going to come in future ???

The present list is long enough yaar and has enough buffer. The Gen waitlist has some 200 names afaik. I dont think any more waitlists would come.

mayurdhingra Says

What about hostels for general category candidates (non delhi) ?

Hostels are for everyone and that includes Gen as well. Don't worry on that front. Just apply when the time comes. Even otherwise, the accos around college are awesome

proxyperson Says

still waiting for seniors to enlighten us about the waitlist movement for STs last year......frankly speaking i've given up hopes as #5 waitlist seems way too much

No idea about ST brother. Please go through last year's relevant thread. For gyaan on Gen WL of last year, you guys can PM me....

ATB to all

still waiting for seniors to enlighten us about the waitlist movement for STs last year......frankly speaking i've given up hopes as #5 waitlist seems way too much

What about hostels for general category candidates (non delhi) ?

SENIORS : Are there any more waitlists going to come in future ???

Converted Definitely joining...
Will seniors be there in Campus in 15 days ? So that we could explore FMS in better way while we come to complete formalities...

proxyperson Says

puys....can some senior(s) plz throw some light on the waitlist movement last year for STs.....i'm waitlist 5 and no other calls......i'll have to serve a notice period of 1 month before my company releases me from my position.....so equally crucial is how much time i would have before the classes start........and since there are limited number of accos. for FMS in DU hostels,i believe wait-listers who later convert it should forget abt getting a room in DU hostels,isn't it??????........

All SC/ST/PH candidates(Included who convert from waitlist) WILL get DU hostels. So don't worry pack your bags (But not NC OBCs)

I have IIML(ABM) convert and if I have to deposit non refundable fee amount there,thats worrying me.
Is it wise to take chances with FMS??

I recieved the L(abm) letter yesterday, and you'd be happy to know that the 50k is refundable, with a processinf fee of 1k being cut(do confirm this with someone else who has received the letter, or wait for yours). So go ahead and make the payment, and hope for the best with FMS

puys....can some senior(s) plz throw some light on the waitlist movement last year for STs.....i'm waitlist 5 and no other calls......i'll have to serve a notice period of 1 month before my company releases me from my position.....so equally crucial is how much time i would have before the classes start........and since there are limited number of accos. for FMS in DU hostels,i believe wait-listers who later convert it should forget abt getting a room in DU hostels,isn't it??????........

Hi..
Thanks for the above information .. Was really helpful..
Just wanted to inquire abt the hostels?
Is there a link or something where we can apply for hostel accomodation?
Or, the allottment is done according to merit for all the shortlisted students?

Thanks..

You will need to apply separately. FMS does not have a hostel of its own, but rather fixed number of seats in various DU hostels.

Entry will be on merit. Forms will be out before joining.

First pay the initial fees, you can apply later, dont worry.

Check inbox..

@others: please use PM for any other doubts...

Hi..
Thanks for the above information .. Was really helpful..
Just wanted to inquire abt the hostels?
Is there a link or something where we can apply for hostel accomodation?
Or, the allottment is done according to merit for all the shortlisted students?

Thanks..

nearYou Says

IIM brand is 4 a lifetime..n ppl not being placed good is 20/400 which is too less number..n on unconfirmed news, generalization cant be made.. anyway its d student who has 2 take call..n both can be considered neck 2 neck.. IIM L is a bigger brand..n FMS fees r less .. :P

If you have to choose between IIM-L and FMS, then it depends on what is your future plan. If you want to do something of yours then go with FMS. Otherwise IIM-L will not only give you the brand but also it's placement is better than FMS. You can enjoy campus life in IIM-L.

Just talk to 4-5 seniors in these colleges and try to match your ambitions with these colleges, you will came to know yourself, what is better choice?[/QUOTE

Don't comment on just the placements of the B schools. There are a lot of things that goes in the two years besides the placement. And far as which of the B schools has a better placement, look at the placement report and you will be in a better position to comment on it. cheers:biggrin:

Please all the people who have converted and wait-listed, please vote in this poll. It will help us to track the wait-list.


http://poll.pollcode.com/amid

NS- Please vote seriously and only if you belong to that list All who got wait-listed, please share your wait-list number in comment.

ALL the Best to All of you...!!

Phew! Just reached office and went through the whole thread! Few points to help you guys...
The detailed score-sheet comes out later. You can analyze your performance then and clear your doubts about weight -age given to different parameters. It is futile to speculate on that right now...
Some dude even wrote does FMS prefer girls and stuff!! Oh come on!!
Some guy says FMS prefers north Indians over south Indians!! Frankly, that's one of the mst ridiculous comment I have read on pg in a looong time! ATB to you bro...whatever you do in life.. Cheers!
For the converts and confused:
Make a rational decision. Every B-school is unique and has advantages/disadvantages of its own. Choose based on what you want for yourself. Don't just follow what others are doing. Look at your ambition (for eg. I only want IIM-A and will skip admission this year...I want to do advertising and will join MICA), your interest (Marketing/Finance/Consultancy/HR) , your priorities ( I don't want to take an educational loan, I have to stay in Lucknow for family reasons)
Connect with seniors, do your research, go through placement reports, websites etc etc and then take a decision.
For the converts and joining (why won't you!):
You are branded for life! Welcome... Next two years.. well.. how do I put it without sounding cliched... Awe-freakin-some!!!... at least, the first year, we'll make sure you have the best days of your lives...
For waitlisted candidates:
I was waitlisted 37 last year and check out my reaction on:
http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/other-exams-xat-iift-irma/64027-fms-mba-ft-2011-13-a-30.html
Basically, cheer up!!!Don't lose hope but have a plan-b in mind. Follow the tracker though. Generally, the WL moves a couple of days after the deadline to pay the fees for the converts. So don't keep asking when the next list would be out. Say, if 20th May is the deadline for paying fees, 22nd-23rd May you would see the WL movement.
In fact, the WL movement goes on even after the classes start!!
Now regarding hostel:
You can apply to hostels if you want to. Allotments are done on Merit. However, people from Delhi are not allotted hostel in Delhi University hostels. However, you can get accommodation near the University area and majority of students do the same. Won't be an issue.
As usual, PM me for any help. I might not follow the thread. Those have done that before know I never miss any PM and reply to each one of them. Anything related to FMS is welcome.

basant23091988 Says

Last year I faced a similar problem. I, like many others, converted FMS and IIM-L and are very happy with our decision one year down the line. I am sure there will be such examples at IIM-L. I will tell you few salient features of both. You make take your call. IIM-L has a batch size of close to 400 and a wonderful campus. FMS on the other hand with a batch of 226 has a better student teacher ratio but does not have any residential hostel to its name. The hostels that we have are provided by DU with the maximum seats being in VKRV Rao hostel and few seats in 4-5 other DU hostel. The level of faculty is similar in all the top B schools. However there is some exchange mechanism in FMS where each year 1-2 faculty from FMS goes to Harvard Business School for a couple of months. The companies that come for placement at both campuses are available on the placement reports. About the last 20-30 students facing difficulty getting placed in IIM-L is concerned, this is something that someone from IIM-L will better be able to clarify. Being in delhi, FMS enjoys excellent corporate communications and industry exposure in terms of guest lectures and live projects. The system here is autonomous in terms of development as in students can decide something radical and incorporate it with thee consent of the batch. I have skipped out a couple of obvious points that if you wanna choose your B school on fees then FMS is the obvious choice and if you want to choose on the basis of the IIM tag then you can choose any of the 13 IIM's... Hope this post helps. Last year when I made my choice I factored in variables of industry exposure, city, placements, fees and brand. ATB..!!!

If you have to choose between IIM-L and FMS, then it depends on what is your future plan. If you want to do something of yours then go with FMS. Otherwise IIM-L will not only give you the brand but also it's placement is better than FMS. You can enjoy campus life in IIM-L.

Just talk to 4-5 seniors in these colleges and try to match your ambitions with these colleges, you will came to know yourself, what is better choice?

when can we expect the score sheet (total marks and breakup) to be updated online like last year??

puneetkochale Says

Buddy.. Do you knw anyone who converted from sc and not joining.. I need only 5..!! Please help..

yeah..i might not be joining.stil have Indore call remaining. Might just go for the campus life+IIM rand name.and away from the whimsical and fantasy land of DU.:)will let you know of my decision!

thewall91 Says

w/l 30 general. any chance at all?

yes very much.. keep up ur hopes buddy.. my take W/L will move around 40.. though m not an expert but still an honest opinion. reason i saw atleast 10-15 ABCL converts attending interviews.

w/l 30 general. any chance at all?

after an average GD and a nightmarish interview( which lasted for just 3mins and 25secs including extempore)....with zero hope for FMS...
I converted FMS....
Puys , its not all percentile factor , or gd or interview factor...i think for some students it was pre-decided to select them , because of there profile....

in my profile...i served my nation for 3 years through ARMY....medically withdrawn from there after an accident....i mentioned it thru SOP...
i shudnt say this...but ARMY factor is big factor....
in my interview..i had a rapid fire round on my acads..i unable to answer 80% of them
then suddenly they said ,we are done with u...
but converted.....

C reject
L Reject
XL reject
FMS waitlist-193


I seriously hope this is bad dream

this is not a bad dream bro.. this is reality and you are not the only one part of it......

OOPS!! Voted on gen-converted and joining by mistake
its actually gen-waitlisted and joining if convert...

I have IIML(ABM) convert and if I have to deposit non refundable fee amount there,thats worrying me.
Is it wise to take chances with FMS??

Go and party Naina, You have almost converted FMS but just your result has been delayed..

Congratulations to all the Converts!

We welcome you to FMS and would like you to join the new Official FMS 2012-14 FB group.

You need to fill up a spreadsheet with your details for verification before we can add you to the group. Right now, it would only be the final converts and we would keep on adding candidates as they convert by moving up the waitlist.


Here is the link to the spreadsheet :
https://docs.google.com/a/fms.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGU3MXl3RFo0RWRQQTcxN09YbHhiT3c6MQ

Here is the link to the FB group :
http://www.facebook.com/groups/385088481534355/

All The Best !

I have IIML(ABM) convert and if I have to deposit non refundable fee amount there,thats worrying me.
Is it wise to take chances with FMS??

@naina
wait till may8 for second list of IIML,...
it'll mostly be a long list,...

there will be movements for that, and small movements for IIM I K and new ones,....
there is JBIMS too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The wait is killing.
wl/11
should i keep hopes??
Plzzzzzz reply

U'll surely get in,...
upto 20 movements expected for general,...

please use this link as the above link did not work:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApSQh-6mMiV0dGhYOFpXb2FJVUx2RmdBenNZbHdLcUE#gid=1


this list is being created with converts name in each category with their ranking,...
hope people make use of it properly,... add mail id for help of other converts/waitlists,

Yo Yo Honey Singh

Converted FMS

Feels gr8 to be in Top 10

But will be joining Hel(L)

please also update ur status (joining: yes/no) on the tracking document created.. it will be of gr8 relief to the people who are in waitlist
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...mdBenNZbHdLcUE

thanks
(and congrats for both the converts dude:))

The wait is killing.
wl/11
should i keep hopes??
Plzzzzzz reply

IIM-Calcutta : Reject

IIM-Lucknow : Reject

XLRI (BM) : Reject

SJMSOM, IIT B: Reject (w/l 158 )

DMS, IIT D: Reject

Any Other Calls: None...........but one

FMS, Delhi : CONVERTED





I just hope when i wake up in the morning, this doesn't turn out to be a dream!!

C reject
L Reject
XL reject
FMS waitlist-193


I seriously hope this is bad dream

Ho jaega bhai chil mar..

Waitlisted 10 in OBC

What may the verdict be?

Converted and joining (OBC) for sure

All those who are poling fr not joining.. Kindly post a update regarding your category as it will help the waitlisted people..

I remember few months ago, ThE_bmr said me that, "Every year someone from PG Dream team joins FMS. This time it'll you".
Doc said me after C reject and before L reject that I'll end up in FMS..

Destiny it was... Joining FMS..

GEN 99.87
Awesome GD, Got the extempore topic changed and then spoke decently, nice PI.

Congrats to all who converted.. See you in FMS...

Hi,
I am w/l 6(107 rank) in gen..getting tensd..knows 2 guys only yet who may not join..pata nai convert hoga ki nai..any guesses?? please guys do pm me if u not joining or update the tracker.....plzzzzzz

thethethetheman Says

buddy i made it to fms from sc categry. from my interview experience, i'm pretty sure the final selection is v much based on how ur able to impress the panel during your interview, even if you have not doe v well in gd/extempore.

Buddy.. Do you knw anyone who converted from sc and not joining.. I need only 5..!! Please help..

CAT OA : 97.42 and above
10th and 12th > 85%

grad >75%

after an average GD and a nightmarish interview( which lasted for just 3mins and 25secs including extempore)....with zero hope for FMS...
I converted FMS....
Puys , its not all percentile factor , or gd or interview factor...i think for some students it was pre-decided to select them , because of there profile....

in my profile...i served my nation for 3 years through ARMY....medically withdrawn from there after an accident....i mentioned it thru SOP...
i shudnt say this...but ARMY factor is big factor....
in my interview..i had a rapid fire round on my acads..i unable to answer 80% of them
then suddenly they said ,we are done with u...
but converted.....

basant23091988 Says

Last year I faced a similar problem. I, like many others, converted FMS and IIM-L and are very happy with our decision one year down the line. I am sure there will be such examples at IIM-L. I will tell you few salient features of both. You make take your call. IIM-L has a batch size of close to 400 and a wonderful campus. FMS on the other hand with a batch of 226 has a better student teacher ratio but does not have any residential hostel to its name. The hostels that we have are provided by DU with the maximum seats being in VKRV Rao hostel and few seats in 4-5 other DU hostel. The level of faculty is similar in all the top B schools. However there is some exchange mechanism in FMS where each year 1-2 faculty from FMS goes to Harvard Business School for a couple of months. The companies that come for placement at both campuses are available on the placement reports. About the last 20-30 students facing difficulty getting placed in IIM-L is concerned, this is something that someone from IIM-L will better be able to clarify. Being in delhi, FMS enjoys excellent corporate communications and industry exposure in terms of guest lectures and live projects. The system here is autonomous in terms of development as in students can decide something radical and incorporate it with thee consent of the batch. I have skipped out a couple of obvious points that if you wanna choose your B school on fees then FMS is the obvious choice and if you want to choose on the basis of the IIM tag then you can choose any of the 13 IIM's... Hope this post helps. Last year when I made my choice I factored in variables of industry exposure, city, placements, fees and brand. ATB..!!!

IIM brand is 4 a lifetime..n ppl not being placed good is 20/400 which is too less number..n on unconfirmed news, generalization cant be made.. anyway its d student who has 2 take call..n both can be considered neck 2 neck.. IIM L is a bigger brand..n FMS fees r less ..

IIM-Calcutta : Reject

IIM-Lucknow : Reject

XLRI (BM) : Reject

SJMSOM, IIT B: Reject (w/l 158 )

DMS, IIT D: Reject

Any Other Calls: None...........but one

FMS, Delhi : CONVERTED


I just hope when i wake up in the morning, this doesn't turn out to be a dream!!

Converted !!! Great Feeling !!!!!!

Insane......killer....:biggrin:....the hit you get when you see your name in that pdf......
Converted and joining......congrats to every1 who has converted....
can sum1 plz shed some light on hostel allotment(is it rank wise preference or what) and what are the options for people who dont get the hostel.

One more thing :is the list for selected candidates(not the waitlist(which would be rank-wise)) rank-wise ??

Yo Yo Honey Singh

Converted FMS

Feels gr8 to be in Top 10

But will be joining Hel(L)

2 nd post on pg ,2 converted call!!! but by far the best call!! i am coming DU..wait for me...

OBC serial 71 (wl 17)

any hope considering IIM A B C L results are out before interviews..

fingers croxxed!!!

when the session will start ?

and do need to go in person to pay the fees ?

i converted fms yoyo !! congrats to all those who converted ..

FMS & IIM-L both converted.. not sure which one to choose.
Is larger batch size of IIM-L a disadv compared to FMS??? I heard L had a bit of issues placing their last 20 -30 students this year (not confirmed) & there were some who didn't get IIM-standard jobs (nc)

Last year I faced a similar problem. I, like many others, converted FMS and IIM-L and are very happy with our decision one year down the line. I am sure there will be such examples at IIM-L. I will tell you few salient features of both. You make take your call. IIM-L has a batch size of close to 400 and a wonderful campus. FMS on the other hand with a batch of 226 has a better student teacher ratio but does not have any residential hostel to its name. The hostels that we have are provided by DU with the maximum seats being in VKRV Rao hostel and few seats in 4-5 other DU hostel. The level of faculty is similar in all the top B schools. However there is some exchange mechanism in FMS where each year 1-2 faculty from FMS goes to Harvard Business School for a couple of months. The companies that come for placement at both campuses are available on the placement reports. About the last 20-30 students facing difficulty getting placed in IIM-L is concerned, this is something that someone from IIM-L will better be able to clarify. Being in delhi, FMS enjoys excellent corporate communications and industry exposure in terms of guest lectures and live projects. The system here is autonomous in terms of development as in students can decide something radical and incorporate it with thee consent of the batch. I have skipped out a couple of obvious points that if you wanna choose your B school on fees then FMS is the obvious choice and if you want to choose on the basis of the IIM tag then you can choose any of the 13 IIM's... Hope this post helps. Last year when I made my choice I factored in variables of industry exposure, city, placements, fees and brand. ATB..!!!

Once more in the waiting list ...

OBC -84 WL-30

huh!!!!!!!

Converted... Rank 19



Congrats to all fellow puys


So, puys, where is the party tonight and when is the Delhi meet of converts?

Converted and joining
Gen category

Kailashl Says

Anyone with a covert near the 99 +- 0.1 range ?

first list convert @ 99.04%ile....
my dream FMS...

got a convert!! wil definitely post my experience in the other thread!!thanks to all the past present and future puys!!!you guys..make us..look good!!!

wait list 16 in ST cat.
wats the chance
when will be the next list ????:nono:

Hi all,
can smone tell 'what was the ctoff fr sc ctgry?

buddy i made it to fms from sc categry. from my interview experience, i'm pretty sure the final selection is v much based on how ur able to impress the panel during your interview, even if you have not doe v well in gd/extempore.

Finally got the FMS convert.. !!
So relieved after a reject from IIML..
:)

bharat436 Says

Moge :-D sixer maara bhai tune! congrats again!!

Thanks bhai

(making this twice in 2 days)
Category:GEN
Cat Perc: 99.5

Merit Rank:50

Congrats to all the fellow puys who made it.
It was always fun reading those experiences and preparing accordingly...Thanks pagalguy and Thanks fellow puys..
Hopeful of being a loyal member here and contributing the most i can.

Moge :-D sixer maara bhai tune! congrats again!!

Hello seniors,

Please help me. I am wait-listed(WL-24) in NC-OBC Category.What are my chances. Could you people please share last year data ?