Hi All,

I have also cleared the written test, can anyone tell me if anybody has got the letter for the GD/PI,

If anyone get, plz do let me know.

Congrats to those who clear the written

Hi Friends

Since right now admission process is going on and very soon, we would be having WMP batch. I thought of giving an insight of the campus and life, to you so that can help in making more informed decision. And everybody knows that a picture is worth thousand words........so I am going to share the picture of the campus & life which were captured by our batch-mate Tanay Anand.

Below are the links & enjoy ---

1. Farewell ( 2009)
Picasa Web Albums - Tanay - IIM L Farewell

2. Photoshoot - Some time back we ( 2011) batch did a kind of photoshoot for our batch
Picasa Web Albums - Tanay - Life@Noida_Ca...

Hi

There are two possible course of action for handling onsite travel -

1. Keep you organization aware about the fact that due to your course/personal commitments, you are no longer available for any on-site visits. You should thank Obama also for taking steps which don't encourage IT companies to send their resources onsite. Hence probability of sending the techies at onsite is decreasing and someone else would be happy to grab your sacrifice.

2. In case it is not avoidable at all, then you have to speak with the course chairman and he might allow you to drop one year and then re-join next year. We have few cases of droping a year due to various unavoidable reasons. But pls don't take this option for granted......full authority lies with Chairman of the course whether to allow or not.

Hi Friends,
I am still waiting for the official mail from IIM admission's office.
Has anyone received the same?

In the prospectus it was mentioned that the employer NOC would be required at GD/PI time...
So I hope the GD/PI letter will be having that info...

Umashankar, just a doubt, since the majority of participants are techies, how does one manage in case he has to(forced to ) travel onsite for say 3-4 months duration?

regards,
Vaibhav

Haven't got any letter from Admissions Office yet...
I am not even sure what to prepare for GD/PI leave alone the prepeartion...guess should go with an open mind

Hi Friends... No mail on this group for quite some time....
Are all the call getters so busy in preparing for GD\PI :)

Anyone got letter from Admissions office?

regards,
Vaibhav

Hi Friends,
I am still waiting for the official mail from IIM admission's office.
Has anyone received the same?

In the prospectus it was mentioned that the employer NOC would be required at GD/PI time...
So I hope the GD/PI letter will be having that info...

Umashankar, just a doubt, since the majority of participants are techies, how does one manage in case he has to(forced to ) travel onsite for say 3-4 months duration?

regards,
Vaibhav

Hi

Honestly speaking, I back to differ on your concern. I feel that rather it might be counted as positive aspect.....here is a guy who is willing to leave his decent job for the sake of this course. You can always put across long term planning and how this MBA is going to shape your future down the line. Just to factor in one more believable reason, you can say that looking to settle down (read 'get married') in hometown.

But please be as honest as you can be....and reflect it through your voice & eye contact. Keep gauging the eyes of the interviewer to get the instant non-verbal response. In case, you see that s/he is not taking it positively then try to digress from this question as soon as possible.

Hi puys and congrats call getters......

I have also cleared the written. But now i have a big problem.
My hometown is delhi ...and I had been working in a MNC in bangalore on a very descent pay for the past 2 years(total 5+ ex).
I want to do this course and ready to relocate to Delhi (last year had few offers from gurgaon companies but not aware of the couse :banghead:) and take up a job ... Last couple of months i was hell busy in project...(why me ????)
Now comes the bbbbigggg prob part.:banghead:
How to sell my idea to interview panel?????
Leaving company for the course looks like negative
Why didn't went for a job in delhi if already interested in course ??? question will arise
Puys, please help me out ..........
Regards
Pagal...(Ooops!) guy :biggrin:

Yes Vaibhav, both GD/PI would be conducted on the same day but not necessarily on the weekend. In my case, I think it was Tuesday @ 2'O Clock so managed it by half day leave.

I don't think that NOC is required for the interview (not last yr), do cross-check with the administration and share with others as well.

Hey Friends...
I also got a call fr GD\interviews...:)

Well my first task is to get NOC from my employer ....
Also I am planning to quickly scale up my Current Afffairs knowledge :)

I am assuming that both GD and PI would be conducted over a weekend and on same day.... Umashankar can you plz confirm what happened last year

regards,
Vaibhav
Noida

Hey Friends...
I also got a call fr GD\interviews...:)

Well my first task is to get NOC from my employer ....
Also I am planning to quickly scale up my Current Afffairs knowledge :)

I am assuming that both GD and PI would be conducted over a weekend and on same day.... Umashankar can you plz confirm what happened last year

regards,
Vaibhav
Noida

Hi puys and congrats call getters......

I have also cleared the written. But now i have a big problem.
My hometown is delhi ...and I had been working in a MNC in bangalore on a very descent pay for the past 2 years(total 5+ ex).
I want to do this course and ready to relocate to Delhi (last year had few offers from gurgaon companies but not aware of the couse :banghead:) and take up a job ... Last couple of months i was hell busy in project...(why me ????)
Now comes the bbbbigggg prob part.:banghead:
How to sell my idea to interview panel?????
Leaving company for the course looks like negative
Why didnt went for a job in delhi if already interested in course ??? question will arise
Puys, please help me out ..........
Regards
Pagal...(Ooops!) guy :biggrin:

Hi Ashish, Pranav

Congratulations on clearing the written test guys :thumbsup:

They don't share the Percentile. GD/PI would be starting tentatively in the 3rd/4th week of May.

As far as selection process is concerned, last year GD was based upon "Case Study". The skills which were tested are Understanding, Analysis, Recommendations & Communication. In my case, we got a case study which was basically on "Change Management" -- A co. was introducing new technology in the manufacturing considering the already proven higher productivity but there were some serious concerns related to it.......... Since most of aspirants were experienced hence the GD was conducted in quite cool way.....we had plenty of time to put across our views.

Then I found, PI to be more easier since basically focus was towards understanding my reasons for doing this course. Then there were some questions related to my professional experience. How would I be able to manage it? and similar sort of questions.......Actually I don't remember much about it. :banghead:

I hope that this information would guide you........of course, anything can be changed whether its GD or PI pattern.

Do let me know, if you have more specific questions?

Hey....

Results r out...I clrd the written :grin:
Just wondering if they give percentile or not?
Any idea when will Interviews n GD start.....and what all shuld v prepare for ???

Hi

I have also cleared the written.
I need more info on whats latest in GD.

Thanks

Hey....

Results r out...I clrd the written :grin:
Just wondering if they give percentile or not?
Any idea when will Interviews n GD start.....and what all shuld v prepare for ???

Hi Vaibhav

Yes, you are correct that there are many guys who are coming from Gurgaon. In our batch of 62 students, we have 4 students (include two girls) who are managing from Gurgaon.

Generally it takes around 1.5-2.0 hrs to reach campus depending upon three factors i.e. your office location, chosen root & traffic (unpredictable). They have worked out car pooling which makes it more relaxing as well as provide time to revise the assignments/readings.

As far as employers are concerned, everything remains smooth as long as your immediate reporting manager is supporting you. But it goes without saying that you need to compensate by working late on other days i.e. Mon-Wed. And you might be rightfully called for work on weekends also. So it becomes challenging to manage work - study - home simultaneously.

That's the price you have to pay for getting quality education while earning as well. Prepare for it.

Hi Friends,
I also appeared for WMP test ...
Any idea when will the result be out ?
Just curious... I see many people coming from Gurgaon in previous batches...
How much time does it take to commute? Do the companies provide some flexibility to their employess doing WMP?

regards,
Vaibhav

Results will be out by this month end or early next month, thats what Admissions dept told on phone.
As far as felxibility is concerned i beleive it all depends from org to org.

Hi Friends,
I also appeared for WMP test ...
Any idea when will the result be out ?
Just curious... I see many people coming from Gurgaon in previous batches...
How much time does it take to commute? Do the companies provide some flexibility to their employess doing WMP?

regards,
Vaibhav

Hi

Nice to know that you guys found test paper easy.........keep your fingers crossed :p

As far as result is concerned, last year it took 17 days from the day of the entrance test. I believe that just like last year WMP office is using the e-mails for all the communication regarding the admission process. If yes, then "ALL" of you will get the intimation through e-mail. Thereafter, all the shortlisted candidates would get call letters for GD/PI.

The only possible reason which I can think that why date of result is missing on the website can be since they do not know by themselves also ........it all depend upon the no. of applicants finally appear for the exam....how fast support staff can check the sheets.....and finally how soon IT guys put it on the website....all these things are generally unpredicatable....till then enjoy karo yaaro, jaldi bhi kya hai :cheers:

Wish you ALL THE BEST :cheerio:

I also appreared for the exam yesterday, the test paper was quiet OK I guess as i managed to do 55-60 questions in the alloted time. Also some of my friends who wrote this test also did the questions in the same range.....

I guess some of the seniors can tell when can we expect the results. Also I heard that only people shortlisted for GD/PI will get the intimation fo results........

I think there were around 1000-1500 candidates at Mayur Vihar centre.

I am not sure if there were any other centres.........

I also sat for the exam yesterday. Sitting for any competitive exam after almost 5 yrs was tough though i did a bit of preparation i managed to do only 50 questions. It seems to be a tough fight for the call. Is anyone aware how many people appeared for the test?

I also appreared for the exam yesterday, the test paper was quiet OK I guess as i managed to do 55-60 questions in the alloted time. Also some of my friends who wrote this test also did the questions in the same range.....

I guess some of the seniors can tell when can we expect the results. Also I heard that only people shortlisted for GD/PI will get the intimation fo results........

I appeared for the entrance exam yesterday, any feedback on the test paper and expected cut offs.

Any idea when will the results be out, nothing is mentioned on the website?

Hi

You need to submit only 2+1 documents -

1. Application form duly filled up (can be downloaded from the website). One photograph is also required.
2. Demand Draft of Rs. 1500/- (Rs. 750/- in case of SC/ST)
3. In case of SC/ST attested copy of caste certificate is required.

There is no need to submit any educational or work-ex documents at the time of submitting the forms. You would be asked for the one xerox copy at the time of GD/PI only.

Pls note that there is no need of any NOC (No Objection Certification) from your present employer even at the time of GD/PI.

I am planning to apply for WMP.

Do we need to send the photocopies of all educational and experience certificates.

I mean what document need to be sent from our present employer and past employers.

Thanks for your response. Will get in touch with the Admission incharge for clarification.

Regards,
Onelife

Hi

Sorry for the late response.

Technically speaking, the chances are very low.........but since it is just a matter of 2 days; I would suggest you to personally visit the campus before filling up the form and directly speak to Admission Incharge Mr. Singh / Mr. Paritosh. Your case might fall into gray areas and administration might consider your profile as an exception.......wish you all the Best !!!

Just a stats from last year............close to 300 applications were rejected due to non-compliance of the admission criteria.

Regards/Umashanker

Hi

Sorry for the late response.

Technically speaking, the chances are very low.........but since it is just a matter of 2 days; I would suggest you to personally visit the campus before filling up the form and directly speak to Admission Incharge Mr. Singh / Mr. Paritosh. Your case might fall into gray areas and administration might consider your profile as an exception.......wish you all the Best !!!

Just a stats from last year............close to 300 applications were rejected due to non-compliance of the admission criteria.

Regards/Umashanker

Hi,

A quick query on the eligibility criteria: The criteria says that the candidate should have a minimum of three years of experience as on 1st July 2009.

I'm working with an IT Services Company in Noida and would be completing my three years on 3rd July 2009.... Thus, I'm short of the criteria by 2 days.

In similar situations, do they consider the cases where it is a matter of only 2-3 days?

Thanks!

Hi,

A quick query on the eligibility criteria: The criteria says that the candidate should have a minimum of three years of experience as on 1st July 2009.

I'm working with an IT Services Company in Noida and would be completing my three years on 3rd July 2009.... Thus, I'm short of the criteria by 2 days.

In similar situations, do they consider the cases where it is a matter of only 2-3 days?

Thanks!

Hi

New batch's admission process has been initiated WMP course in IIM L - NC. Pls see below the important dates --

1. Date of Advertisement
January 18, 2009

2 Date of Downloading Application Form starts
January 18, 2009

3 Last Date of receiving the Application Form at Admissions Office.
February 16, 2009 (by 5 pm)

4 Admission Test
April 12, 2009

5 Session Begins
First week of July, 2009

Hi

New batch's admission process has been initiated WMP course in IIM L - NC. Pls see below the important dates --

1. Date of Advertisement
January 18, 2009

2 Date of Downloading Application Form starts
January 18, 2009

3 Last Date of receiving the Application Form at Admissions Office.
February 16, 2009 (by 5 pm)

4 Admission Test
April 12, 2009

5 Session Begins
First week of July, 2009

Hi

Couple of days back, I received a query about WMP course with some really important questions.....I thought of sharing this with everyone since many more can get to know more about this programme. So here we go --

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I am currently working for an ITES company and intend to do a part time executive MBA program. Can you suggest a good programme in Delhi/NCR.

I am particulary looking at the IIM Lucknow Noida campus' part time executive MBA programme due to it's proximity, and have the following questions:

1. How is the course(commercial viability) ?
Since we have only one passed out batch i.e. 2008 last year; we don't have data to put the numbers. Mind you, this course doesn't provide any sort of placements since we are already working with firms. But with the kind of "Transformation" process that goes during the course, future has to be better and it start reflecting in your work instantly. Let me share couple of things about myself that.........I have already done correspondence MBA from IMT Ghaziabad and by profession work as Recruiter/HR. Then also I see lots of value addition happening due to this course.

This is important question so let me dwell more......Few years back when ISB Hyderabad started its flagship one year course then everybody said that it will be useless since in one year (i.e. half time of regular MBA course) nothing substantial can be taught. But ISB was determine to prove it right with course curriculum and But see the scenario, ISB has been able to outperform even IIM's. Similarly this Part-time executive MBA courses are new concept of IIM and we have to wait more.

One more thing which I wanted to share is that this course is same as regular PGP(MBA) course at IIM Lucknow. In regular PGP course there are 30 classes per subject of 1 hr each, whereas here in WMP programme it's 20 classes of 1 and 1/2 hrs. each so effectively same 30 hrs teaching per subject. Due to classes on Thu & Fri (6:15 - 9:30) and Sat (2:30 - 9:30) or 13 hrs per week....this is being stretched to 3 years instead of just 2 yrs.

2. Which would be the best books to prepare for this exam as well as the CAT exam. (Is it necessary to complete the IMS or T.I.M.E. study materials)

For WMP's written exam any book with difficulty level of Moderate to high should suffice. Whereas for CAT you might have to mug up IMS+TIME+CL study material

3. Is it too late to start preparing now ?
Yes, it is late but not too late.........but if you start it now then you have to devote more time.

4. Is it only for people with manager experience ?
No, anyone with required 3+ yrs of experience is eligible for this course.

5. How difficult is getting through ?
If you compare it with CAT, then it is quite easy otherwise it all depends person to person.

6. Is it only for people who get sponsership from their companies? What if my company does not pay for the course ?
No, there is no such requirement from the institute's side.


I would appreciate if you can provide answers to the above questions, esp. since you are doing the programme.
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Hi Shiks

Yes, the test pattern is exactly same as of CAT i.e. Eng, DI & Maths...difference lies in the difficulty level of the questions. If you are preparing/prepared for cat exam then this test would be like cake-walk for you. But you must remember that if difficulty level is easy for you then there is high probability that lots of other guys will also find it easy. And in the end, it all boils down to percentile for final call letters.

Now coming to GD/PI, you may like to refer the blog shared by Anandiya...just 4 post before this. For us it, GD was case based and PI more focused towards understanding of the zeal & reason to do the course. But you never know these IIM profs...they are known for last minute surprises. My advice would be that you must keep a tab on the latest developments happening in world over and try few mock interviews.

As far as time frame is concerned......Kal kare so aaj kar, aaj kare so ab..pal main pralay hoyegi buhari karega kab ....translation "Do it Now" :iamcool:

hi...thx fr ur apt reply...ws real hlpful..
also,plz guide as to whn to begin my prep..n wt al to focus on?
n if the test is eazier than CAT?
wd b realy nice if u cd jst suggest sm kinda study plan..
also,whn to begin GD/PI prep?aftr the ritten test or side by side as v dnt mch time b/w the test n d GD/PI dates...

Hi Shiks

Definitely yes, this course is worth investing 3 yrs and 4.20 Lacs . The following are some of the positives about this course...
1. Most of the faculties are from IIM Lucknow except couple of profs.. And believe me these profs. from IIM-L are really best in their business.
2. Course curriculum is specifically designed for working professionals. The emphasis is more on real life problems/case study rather then bookish knowledge like regular MBA course.
3. Large campus started to work in Feb/Mar this year and has got all the facilities which an IIM provides like computer lab, library, centrally air-conditioned etc..
4. It's not like other part time course where they compromise on standard excuse that "time kahan milata hai yaar".....they make sure to make you completely overloaded with assignments, case studies, presentations.....
5. You don't learn from a single professor rather simultaneously learn from 59+1 (student+prof)...since on an average students have 7 yrs of work exp. and they are from diverse professions and knowledge. You are being expose to so many things at a single time.

But having said these....entire one should not make a mistake of comparing this course with any regular MBA course. Both the courses are very different from each other and have their own negatives & positives.

hey hi...jst wnted to knw if the course is worth the effort and time to b put into...i mean wd the course b realy helpful in the growth rate in the IT industry fr sb havin 3 yrs wrk ex...

Hi Puys

I am pursuing 3 yrs evening MBA from IIM Lucknow, Noida Campus. This course is essentially meant for experienced professionals (3+ yrs) and is one of the best in the country among this type of courses. The simplest logic you can think that if it is from IIM's then standard has to be world class and no doubt it has been able to fulfill the expectations.

In case, you have any query about the course, selection process or anything related to IIM L, Noida campus...I would be more than happy to answer the same. Just shoot here..................

Yes pattern is similar to CAT but difficulty level is not that much. I think "RS Agarawal " is sufficient for this exam. you can read this i fit helps you :)
The M Blog: How did I get in?

If any body who has cleared the exam plz throw some light on cut-off pattern of the exam

Thanks for the info Jathero.



Sunil,

Yes only part-time is started dere

Hi,
Let me know whether only part-time MBA has been started der.

Rgds,
Sunil.

hi,

I think the exam(for 3 yr part-time course) will not be much different from CAT.

If anybody else can throw the light on the exam it will be highly beneficial.