there is 4th point mentioned in call letter as follows---

"4.You are requested to bring and submit following documents along with Call Letter before aptitude test:-

a)Original certificates and mark sheets for School leaving (10th
standard), Higher Secondary (12th standard) and Engineering degree.
b) Last pay/salary drawn certificate from competent authority
c) Proof of work experience
d) Appointment letter"

what is the ""appointment letter"?
Is it the current company appoint letter or the same call letter send by IIT to shortlisted candicdate?

Nilesh

Hi,

Will we get another email with the call letter? or should we take the print out of the call letter provided to all?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ahcy3tIW5zO0dG4xcGVrTmh4a2pya0dVZGlUdUdTWHc

Dear All,

I have prepared the spread sheet on google documents. guys can update the profile in the same.

Nilesh

Fellas,
The written paper comprises of two parts as I said , the quant and verbal part would be almost similar to CAT /JMET owing to the partnering institutes , and don't worry much about time(which is more than sufficient) as the focus is more on accuracy.
The engineering section has general questions regarding Chemical , Electrical , Electronics , Mechanical , Mining / Metallurgy and Petroleum/Refinery field ; a glance though GATE PREP MATERIAL's first few pages of relevant fields and Engineering Review - India's Leading Industrial b2b Magazine , would be more than sufficient.
Do remember that the written test is going to be eliminating , so post interview they'll shortlist no more than 60-70 candidates and would have different panel for interview (having reps from IIMC , IITK , IITM) ; so try not to globe as they generally have more idea about any topic they ask.
Just be thorough with your CV / past experience , and getting through would be a cake walk for you.

All above points are mere suggestions , reader's discretion is advised

All the best , friends

Cheers
Mr 'P'

Hi friends wat abt the preparation?Wat r u looking after???

Good Initiative, keep networking with fellow aspirants to get insights about the program.
The institutes dispatch call letter as soon as the shortlist is announced , but sometimes when the post fails to deliver the document it returns back to institute so don't worry about it.
People who are not aware , this is monsoon time in chennai , so keep umbrella and spare pair of clothes / shoes.
They'd provide some interim accommodation so reaching a day prior would be better (mention your arrival date in your acknowledgement email).
The process must end by dinner time (avoiding any contingencies) , so people can plan their return accordingly.
All the best fellas , you guys are almost at the doorstep to make it to this point.

Cheers !
Mr 'P'

Dear All

Group has been created in Google. All those who are intrested please join this group

VLM Aspirant 6th Batch 2011

Regards,

Gagan Jindal

By what time can we expect the mail of "Interview letter" hard copy?

Dear All

Group has been created in Google. All those who are intrested please join this group

VLM Aspirant 6th Batch 2011

Regards,

Gagan Jindal

Also, is there any prescribed dress code for the interview?

Seniors please help !!!

Thanks for a model quant qn.Wat abt the verbal and engineering qns?If u have any format just post it

Hi anindiya
Will be reaching there on 17th from pune - chennai train, not sure where i will put up trying for iit guest house

Sample question from prevous year threads,
A trader forms a mixture of cement and sand weighing 40 kgs. In the mixture, cement and sand are in the ratio 4 : 1 in weight terms. Later, when he adds more sand to the mixture, the new ratio becomes 4 : 3. given this, mark all the correct statements.
(A) The second mixture formed is one and a half times heavier than the original mixture.
(B) In order to arrive at the second mixture, the trader had to add a quantity of sand weighing 16 kg.
(C) Had the original mixture been in the ratio of 8 : 3, the weight of the sand in the original mixture would have been 12 kg.
(D) If the trader sells 7 kg of the second mixture formed by him, and adds 11 kg of a new mixture of cement and sand in the ratio of 7 : 4 to the residual, then the new ratio of cement to sand will become 7 : 5

Hi Sunil,
I am also from pune. i am not getting the ticket for the train on 17th. from pune-chennei.from where you got the ticket? please PM me your mobile no.
is there any more guy from pune.

Thanx
Nilesh.

Hi anindiya
Will be reaching there on 17th from pune - chennai train, not sure where i will put up trying for iit guest house

Sample question from prevous year threads,
A trader forms a mixture of cement and sand weighing 40 kgs. In the mixture, cement and sand are in the ratio 4 : 1 in weight terms. Later, when he adds more sand to the mixture, the new ratio becomes 4 : 3. given this, mark all the correct statements.
(A) The second mixture formed is one and a half times heavier than the original mixture.
(B) In order to arrive at the second mixture, the trader had to add a quantity of sand weighing 16 kg.
(C) Had the original mixture been in the ratio of 8 : 3, the weight of the sand in the original mixture would have been 12 kg.
(D) If the trader sells 7 kg of the second mixture formed by him, and adds 11 kg of a new mixture of cement and sand in the ratio of 7 : 4 to the residual, then the new ratio of cement to sand will become 7 : 5

Thanks sunil

If all 120 probs are like this i am in a soup. This prob has in fact 2 correct answers.

Hi anindiya
Will be reaching there on 17th from pune - chennai train, not sure where i will put up trying for iit guest house

Sample question from prevous year threads,
A trader forms a mixture of cement and sand weighing 40 kgs. In the mixture, cement and sand are in the ratio 4 : 1 in weight terms. Later, when he adds more sand to the mixture, the new ratio becomes 4 : 3. given this, mark all the correct statements.
(A) The second mixture formed is one and a half times heavier than the original mixture.
(B) In order to arrive at the second mixture, the trader had to add a quantity of sand weighing 16 kg.
(C) Had the original mixture been in the ratio of 8 : 3, the weight of the sand in the original mixture would have been 12 kg.
(D) If the trader sells 7 kg of the second mixture formed by him, and adds 11 kg of a new mixture of cement and sand in the ratio of 7 : 4 to the residual, then the new ratio of cement to sand will become 7 : 5

Thanks Anindya
to u have any idea about the written exam, like number of candidates shortlisted after written for interveiw as ingeneral ration should be 3:1 but here it seems it will be 1.5:1 dontknow exactly. can anybody confirm?Also what is the level of exam CAT ot GMAT or inbetween..........

thanx

Hi Sunil,

Personally I am also in a fix about how to prepare. I guess the seniors must be giving their exams now. An advice / tip at this poit would be of great help.

if u find out something please do post it.

BTW when r u coming to chennai & where r u planning to stay?

Regards

A

Thanks Anindya
to u have any idea about the written exam, like number of candidates shortlisted after written for interveiw as ingeneral ration should be 3:1 but here it seems it will be 1.5:1 dontknow exactly. can anybody confirm?Also what is the level of exam CAT ot GMAT or inbetween..........

thanx

I was going through some last years threads. I found these- hope it helps us all...


General Q
1. What are your expectations from 1 year full-time PGPEX-VLM?
2. What are your 5 Key learnings from your total Work EX?
3. What is your contribution in various divisions of your present organisation?
4. What are your 3 key strengths that can add value to the batch?
5. What is your vision/strategy for making "MADE IN INDIA" brand globally competitive?

Specific Questions
1.What is the difference between direct and Indirect cost?
2.What is the difference between Profit & loss statement and Balance Sheet?
3.What is essence of 'The Goal ' by Goldratt?
4.What is the anomaly between marketing & finance division of an organisation?
5.Have you read marketing management by mr Philip Kotler?
etc...............


Regards

A

Hi,

Can any one tell me what kind of questions are to be expected in the interview?

Also normally what is the duration of the interview?

I was going through some last years threads. I found these- hope it helps us all...


General Q
1. What are your expectations from 1 year full-time PGPEX-VLM?
2. What are your 5 Key learnings from your total Work EX?
3. What is your contribution in various divisions of your present organisation?
4. What are your 3 key strengths that can add value to the batch?
5. What is your vision/strategy for making "MADE IN INDIA" brand globally competitive?

Specific Questions
1.What is the difference between direct and Indirect cost?
2.What is the difference between Profit & loss statement and Balance Sheet?
3.What is essence of 'The Goal ' by Goldratt?
4.What is the anomaly between marketing & finance division of an organisation?
5.Have you read marketing management by mr Philip Kotler?
etc...............


Regards

A

sriprass Says

E-pay slips and Appointment letter would do as proof of Work Exp. Confirmed with VLM Office.

Hi,

Can any one tell me what kind of questions are to be expected in the interview?

Also normally what is the duration of the interview?

E-pay slips and Appointment letter would do as proof of Work Exp. Confirmed with VLM Office.

All the best for all those who got selected,guys....
and which document has to be produced as a proof for the work experience....

sriprass Says

What is the proof to be given as Work Exp? Is there any specific format?

I called up the VLM Office today and asked this question. They said that Appointment letters, final appraisals, etc would do. I also asked if "Computer generated Payslips" would be okay.... They said that it would be fine.

If any one else has some other Opinion..... please share.....

I am especially worried about the Work-ex proof.... because if they want a letter from the HR, my company does not provide it....... hope the The appraisal letters work out.

Yes shortlisted candidates will be getting the official hard copy of the letter via mail.

All the best.

PGPEX VLM Batch 5

What is the proof to be given as Work Exp? Is there any specific format?

Shortlisted!!!!!:):):)...I saw the list on website.
But I have not received the letter on email. They have uploaded the general call letter format on website. do we need to download the same and send the email of acceptance to the vlm@iitm.ac.in. Senior please help.
�Senior please helS

Yes shortlisted candidates will be getting the official hard copy of the letter via mail.

All the best.

PGPEX VLM Batch 5

i too was shortlisted;

want to know if they will send any official communication other than that in website

i received the official letter today noonON MY MAIL id. BUT IS SAME AS THE ONE UPLOADED ON WEBSITE. ONLY DIFFERENCE IS PDF TO WORD FORMAT.

All the best for all those who got selected,guys....
and which document has to be produced as a proof for the work experience....

I too was shortlisted;

Want to know if they will send any official communication other than that in website

Shortlisted!!!!!:):):)...I saw the list on website.
But I have not received the letter on email. They have uploaded the general call letter format on website. do we need to download the same and send the email of acceptance to the vlm@iitm.ac.in. Senior please help.
íŻ€Senior please helS

Pls refresh the page you should be able to see the list.

I am not able to view. Is it in home page? Or is there any link given?

sriprass Says

any info??

shortlisted candidate list for written, GD/PI is published, can anyone tell do they shortlist everyone satisfying the criteria..or they have some other method...
thanx

Dear All,

The list of shortlisted candidates and the call letter for the written test/interview has been uploaded in the VLM IIT MAdras website Post Graduate Program for Executive for Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing.

All the best to the shortlisted candidates for the test and interview.

Regards

PGPEX VLM Batch 5

sriprass Says

any info??

I contacted them this evening at 1730 hrs and they said that the list would be posted in the web page in a few minutes. Still waiting!!

any info??

Is the shortlisted candidate list out? Has anybody got an shortlist email?

Any idea on the number of application forms recieved?Pls suggest the preparation pattern u are following for the written test

nils10 Says

List of shortlisted candidate will be displayed on 30th Nov. I have just confirmed by call with VLM office chennai...

noted buddy........:)

hello all..
when shall be the list is coming....
mentioned date has already gone....
any ideas....

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List of shortlisted candidate will be displayed on 30th Nov. I have just confirmed by call with VLM office chennai...

List of shortlisted candidates may probably published on monday. Just confirmed it with VLM office, chennai.

podoustad Says

Bank loan is the only structured process here , you'd not have difficulty in getting 110% of the amount approved , but I'd suggest to keep the amount less than 10 lacs , and if possible show the guarantee of a person(your parents or spouse , obviously) who has yearly salary of less than 5 lakh rupees , there's an additional benefit on interest if so.

My wife is doctor and not earning currently. My parents are farmer. Is this situation will have ant negative impact on my loan eligibility.
Can i show my mother-in-law as a guarantor. My father-in-law and mother-in-law both are in government service.what is the actual expenses for boarding and loadging at IIM C and IITs.

Hi outlaw_torn,
my question is regarding the bank loan.
1. How much amount bank are considering for the loan approval. are they consider fees of 9 laks only or
boarding (7000 pm), international (2 laks) and domestic (60K ) for tour to be considerd.
2. What percent of this amount they are approving? (may be vary from bank to bank but you can give
one of the specific example).
3. what is the criteria to give the education loan. I mean currently I have home loan and personal loan.
whether it will impact on the eligibility for loan?

Hi,
Please provide the info on the written test format.
1. no of questions from each section. english and math.
2. difficulty level,
3. how much question from engineering side?

outlaw_torn,

Any updated date for the application shortlisting...

Hi,

Sorry, We do not get any information regarding the admission decisions. Pls contact the IITM VLM Office for the information.

Regards

PGPEX VLM Batch 5

niranjankumar13 Says

Saw it, but the schedule of subsequent events is not yet published..

outlaw_torn,

Any updated date for the application shortlisting...

sriprass Says

it was posted in the vlm webpage yesterday...

Saw it, but the schedule of subsequent events is not yet published..

it was posted in the vlm webpage yesterday...

sriprass Says

I think we all have to wait beyond 26/11 for the results of shortlisted candidates!! Last date for submission of applications has been extended to 26/11.

Where has this been given?

I think we all have to wait beyond 26/11 for the results of shortlisted candidates!! Last date for submission of applications has been extended to 26/11.

I checked it with the courier guy:-)

My application has reached IITM. I am very much thrilled. Next seven days would mean a lot to most of us and Hope most of us get a call for the written n PI. Seniors pl throw some light on shortlisting methodology of the adcom.
waiting of 26/11..

Hi!

Did they send you a confirmation mail or did you just check up with the courier/postal service provider.

a

You can go through IITs and IISc elearning Courses in Engineering and Science under NPTEL.

Regards
PGPEX VLM Batch 5

It is really very good data source. it has very informative video on basic of engineering. thanks for shearing.....

I posted the form on 15th nov. Mow waiting for result with finger crossed. can we have the new thread or continue the same thread for the people who has applied for the VLM. post the profile so that we can understand the and get the idea of people applying for VLM. please suggests.

Nils

My application has reached IITM. I am very much thrilled. Next seven days would mean a lot to most of us and Hope most of us get a call for the written n PI. Seniors pl throw some light on shortlisting methodology of the adcom.
waiting of 26/11..

theja1986 Says

Hope u give some information or the sources which can make our way easier

You can go through IITs and IISc elearning Courses in Engineering and Science under NPTEL.

Regards
PGPEX VLM Batch 5

Hope u give some information or the sources which can make our way easier

I yesterday appeared for CAT. and now want to keep the same tempo till 18th dec.(hope for selecting in application). Now want to focuse more on engineering basics..

Seniors can thro some more light on this.

My intro..BE (mech)-7.5 yrs exp-Automotive R&D-Pune.;

Hi,

Sorry for the delay,we were struck up with lots of assignments/project and exams.

Pls go through the basic & fundamental concepts of engineering(electronics, electrical, mech, chem, metallurgy, computer science etc).

All the Best

Regards

PGPEX VLM Batch 5

theja1986 Says

Hi to seniors.I think by this time most of the people would have submitted their application form.I wish all the best to everyone.All d very best to ur test.Everyone would have started their preparation for the written test foloowed by the interview.Could u pls share the pattern which you are following to get ready for the day.I also would request the senoirs to give their sugessions on the preparation, mind set if any GK would be required etc.,

I yesterday appeared for CAT. and now want to keep the same tempo till 18th dec.(hope for selecting in application). Now want to focuse more on engineering basics..

Seniors can thro some more light on this.

My intro..BE (mech)-7.5 yrs exp-Automotive R&D-Pune;.

On the same note....could we start the new thread for all the applicant with the introduction. i havent seen the thread for profile of VLM applicant for 2012.

Hi to seniors.I think by this time most of the people would have submitted their application form.I wish all the best to everyone.All d very best to ur test.Everyone would have started their preparation for the written test foloowed by the interview.Could u pls share the pattern which you are following to get ready for the day.I also would request the senoirs to give their sugessions on the preparation, mind set if any GK would be required etc.,

Seeking info from passed out batch:

1. As the course name suggests - its focussed on Manufacturing; whether candidates also get good roles in Marketing / Strategy / Finance etc.?

2. How many in total get selected in written; essentially what is the norm for cut-off?

3. Whether interview is done around functional knowledge or it is an assessment of personality?

I posted the form on 15th nov. Mow waiting for result with finger crossed. can we have the new thread or continue the same thread for the people who has applied for the VLM. post the profile so that we can understand the and get the idea of people applying for VLM. please suggests.

Nils