Hi Nidhish,
I am sorry if u were offended but the problem was there. Earlier there was lack of information.
I asked seniors on campus who were the official people over there and they were confused to say the least.
Everyone was spreading rumors that XAT is thr only for Nagpur/Hyderabad.
Therefore, I decided to ask the interview panel and they replied that they don't know anything about the procedure.
I know that FAQ was released but still all the fuss at the campus made me wonder if I was seriously appearing for Ghaziabad or Nagpur/Hyderabad. I didn't mean seniors at pagalguy but official seniors present over thr.
Last, I didn't mean to offend anyone. If I had something against the clg, I would not have appeared for the interview process.
My suggestions are:-
1) Preference form should be filled before calling people- Suppose I want to appear only if I am called for Ghaziabad. I should be able to opt out of Nagpur/Hyderabad.
2) No clarity on XAT cutoffs- Affects people like me who are not interested in Nagpur/Hyderabad. We have to appear hoping that we will clr XAT cutoffs.
3) We should be informed about the criteria beforehand like this much % for CAT/XAT, this much for GD/PI etc.
4) We were informed that if we dont appear for Nagpur/Hyderabad, we will be ineligible for Ghaziabad if we clr XAT cutoffs- Ye kya dadagiri hai?
5) Obviously, you'll say that appear for Nagpur and we'll see ur XAT score later. But, this means wasting a day commuting, and appearing for the interview when we r not even sure if we r eligible for Ghaziabad.
6) No mention about sectional cutoff in XAT. I have 99.62%ile(Will be called surely for Ghaziabad but no clarity regarding sectional cutoffs- My DM %ile is 58.
7) And rumors don't help. I know that u r not the ones spreading rumors but if u people show clarity, rumors can be eliminated.
IMT has failed to address these problems and therefore I believe that IMT "admission process" is not good. I have nothing against the clg or seniors.
I hope you get my concern.
Waiting for ur reply.
Hi Ajit,
Firstly, You asked the seniors...No probs...I would say it as a wise thing to do at this stage when you guys are so much excited about all the things...But right info regarding admission process is not with all the seniors...We use the signature in our every post friend...to justify the authenticity of our statements based on the facts which are first conveyed to us by IMT Admissions to help you ppl asap. You should have verified with us buddy. We are always here to help you out...Hope you agree with us on this part...:)
Secondly, FAQ was released so things were clear.
Thirdly, We have considered both CAT and XAT scores dis year. You might be aware of that results of CAT were declared on 11th Jan and XAT on 31st Jan..Now if we would have started process later than there would have been more clashes for the people who have CAT based calls from various institutes...So to avoid that hectic schedule and clashes...IMT came up with giving CAT based calls earlier. I think it is a good decision.
Coming to suggestions -
Regarding preference of institutes before giving call...Interview process is common to all...FAQ says it right?...So regardless of calls from any campus, you have to attend the process if you want IMT Ghaziabad. Remember, nowhere in the mail we have written that you will be forced to join any campus...Obviously yaar koi dadagiri nai hai...Its all up to you sir...:)
Buddy, XAT score cut off would depend on number of applicants and info regarding it is as of now not conveyed to us as XAT being first time in picture.
Friend we have already mentioned % allocation to CAT and GD/PI...Please refer mandatory disclosures...It says
The following weightage will be considered in the selection process:
CAT Score 40
Communication Skills 10
Personal Interview 15
Academic Track Record 25
Work Experience 10
In my opinion..XAT score weightage would be on same basis...!!
I guess point no 1..says it all...!!
Frankly your XAT %ile is awesome..Why you doubt your own potential and chances man...Coming to commuting and wasting time...Dost MBA karna hai...Itni mehnat toh banti hai boss...:)
Again would say dat it is the first time that we are accepting the XAT scores...so how many IMT applicants through XAT scores are der and what are der scores do matter right?? for making a benchmark for sectional cut off...We have yet not updated your XAT scores(Link would be provided you soon) So sectional cut off would be difficult to tell as dis moment.
Rumours spread if sources are not right.People, please rely on reply by seniors with signature of Corporate Communications and Media Relations Committee - IMT Ghaziabad
In all due respects....I appreciate your suggestions and respect it...but sometimes we need to understand other parties too...IMT is trying its level best to give you and all candidates a fair chance...(Despite being low CAT score...still you have chance to convert IMT Ghaziabad)...Dont you feel it as a million dollar opportunity which is given to very few?
PS: A suggestion to you...99 %ile in XAT...Big time opporunity man..to be an IMT Ghaziabad candidate...GO AND GRAB IT...!!
@Nidhish and @Ajit....I think we all would like to stop the discussion on this topic here itself...!!
@Ajit...I would wait for you converting IMT G...!!
Best of luck...:cheerio:
Bhavik Shah
Corporate Communications and Media Relations Committee
PGDM Marketing 2011-2013
IMT Ghaziabad