Dear Seniors,

I am Ashwin Vaidyanathan. I am currently working at Mercedes Benz Reserach and Development India Pvt Ltd. (A Daimler Group company). I am a Senior Engineer and involved in Product design and CAE Analysis of Heavy duty Truck Chassis.

Work Experience summary:


Mercedes Benz Research and Development India Pvt Ltd.
(A Daimler Group company)
Senior Design Engineer
Sept 2010 to date
Responsible for support of Design and Development activities of Heavy duty truck
Defiance Technologies
(A Hinduja Group company)
Engineer
Feb 2008 Aug 2010
Responsible for Design and supporting development of Power train mounting and supporting Design and development of a Light commercial Vehicle
Eicher Engineering Solutions
( A Volvo-Eicher JV Company
Design Engineer
Feb 2007 Jan 2008
Responsible for supporting Concept generation phase an Electrical car development
HSM Technologies
( A Cedres Group Industry)
Technical Executive
Aug 2005 - Jan 2007
Responsible for leading CAD activities on-site and Data legacy conversion of Aerospace structural parts



Education Background:

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering - 2001 to 2005 - 67 % (Affliated to Anna University)

12th Std (Tamil Nadu State Board) - 87%- (2001)

10th std (CBSE) - 64% (1999)

Apart from that I hold Global certification for proficiency in Computer aided design.

Extracurricular I would rate my self as average.

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Looking at my brief advice will you suggest me for PGPEX-VLIM 2013. Kindly reply back to my post.

Dear seniors,
We know the min (5 yrs) & max (10 yrs) work exp is the eligibility.
But does apprentice training will count in work exp. I'm 2003 graduate. I did apprentice training in April 2004 - Mar'05 and since Mar'05 to till date i'm worked with cement and automotive manufacturing industry. so what should be my work exp? shall my total work exp will include apprentice training of 1 yr or it will exclude because while applying to new job, recruiters doesn't count apprentice training as work exp. please reply?

Dear All Aspirants for the VII Batch

Plz find the following link started by the current batch students!!
(IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM 2013-2014 Admissions Discussion Thread) (IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM 2013-2014 Admissions Discussion Thread)IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM 2013-2014 Admissions Discussion Thread

Kindly post your queries on the new thread!!

adding to ur query.. only full time work ex will be considered.. make sure u dont mention ur work ex more than 10 yrs else u need to apply only if sponsored

cheers
PGPEX-VLM VI Batch Students

Dear seniors,
We know the min (5 yrs) & max (10 yrs) work exp is the eligibility.
But does apprentice training will count in work exp. I'm 2003 graduate. I did apprentice training in April 2004 - Mar'05 and since Mar'05 to till date i'm worked with cement and automotive manufacturing industry. so what should be my work exp? shall my total work exp will include apprentice training of 1 yr or it will exclude because while applying to new job, recruiters doesn't count apprentice training as work exp. please reply?

What you told is right and i want all to make informed decision based on this comments. If one looks for Big Names and Fat salary packeges, it true to say that time has not yet come for this course.(its Hard to say that).
If one is selecting this course for learning purpose, i will say its a brave decision. Course needs such fellows, for its future to become a fancy course offering big packages and Big names in resume. But, one should be able to take decision based on correct information, thats where this forum will help.

podoustad Says

May god be with you then , especially now that you are from Oil & Gas background !:o

May god be with you then , especially now that you are from Oil & Gas background !:o

dear all aspirants..
its really nice that one of the students brought true picture in public domain..
nw comes the comparison part..
aspiratns should understand first that its a program to boost manufacturing sector.. therefore it has aegis of GOI in collaboration with JICA, NMCC, DoPT, etc...
and this program is based on MIT LGO program which is again globally acclaimed..
I hv got through some other good one year programs in India and even HEC France and choosing VLM....
I m not here to just looking for a extraordinary high package or something close..
m here to give value addition to my present work-ex (m a procurement consultant into oil&gas; sector).. and to do something more worthy post MBA from IIM Calcutta..!!
cheers
rbenz

Dear All Aspirants for the VII Batch

Plz find the following link started by the current batch students!!
(IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM 2013-2014 Admissions Discussion Thread)IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM 2013-2014 Admissions Discussion Thread

Kindly post your queries on the new thread!!

cheers
PGPEX-VLM VI Batch Students

dear all aspirants..
its really nice that one of the students brought true picture in public domain..
nw comes the comparison part..
aspiratns should understand first that its a program to boost manufacturing sector.. therefore it has aegis of GOI in collaboration with JICA, NMCC, DoPT, etc...
and this program is based on MIT LGO program which is again globally acclaimed..
I hv got through some other good one year programs in India and even HEC France and choosing VLM....
I m not here to just looking for a extraordinary high package or something close..
m here to give value addition to my present work-ex (m a procurement consultant into oil&gas; sector).. and to do something more worthy post MBA from IIM Calcutta..!!
cheers
rbenz

Dear Sir,
Can you please suggest......
1. We should take education loan from SBI joka or from our native place.
2. What r the facilities v will get in IIM C hostel. Means what rthe mandatory things v should brig from home.
3. What is the placement status of 4th and current batch.Like what type of copanies r coming in the campus and wht is the avg/higest/ mini package

Regds,
Candidate of 6th batch

Hi guys!!!

Even I'm planning for my MBA from B-Schools.

Just want to share my experience in terms of education loan.

My experience with other nationalize banks were not good as it includes quite a bit of delays in process and service.

One of my colleague suggested Credila Financial Services Pvt Ltd (HDFC Ltd Co). After I contacted them, I understood they have some special products for good ranked colleges/universities where they can provide loans upto Rs.10-20 lacs without security, upto 10-12 yrs tenure and attractive roi.

Best thing I liked was they are not taking any PF while processing the file. The timeline for processing is around 5-7 working days.

They have centralised team who works on such kind of special products. Let me know if any one requires the contact details of them as such.

Hope this helps!!!

Dear All Aspirants for the VII Batch

Plz find the following link started by the current batch students!!
IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM 2013-2014 Admissions Discussion Thread

Kindly post your queries on the new thread!!

cheers
PGPEX-VLM VI Batch Students

Hi All,

If You are looking for education loan for PGPEX VLM courses, you can contact CREDILA(An HDFC Ltd co.) which has got an exclusive offer for the same course at very competitive interest rates and Door step service facility with minimum documentation and quickest loan sanction process.
Please contact
Rupesh Mahapatra
09830753131
rupeshm@credila.com

Dear Sir,
Can you please suggest......
1. We should take education loan from SBI joka or from our native place.
2. What r the facilities v will get in IIM C hostel. Means what rthe mandatory things v should brig from home.
3. What is the placement status of 4th and current batch.Like what type of copanies r coming in the campus and wht is the avg/higest/ mini package

Regds,
Candidate of 6th batch

Hi,

If You are looking for education loan for PGPEX VLM courses, you can contact CREDILA(An HDFC Ltd co.) which has got an exclusive offer for the same course at very competitive interest rates and Door step service facility with minimum documentation and quickest loan sanction process.
Please contact
Rupesh Mahapatra
09830753131
rupeshm@credila.com

Hi
I am unable to open the video from the above mentioned website.Could u pls help me out in this

hey all.. rcvd admits in PGPEX-VLM & PGPEX both and also in HEC Paris (with 50% French Excellence schol) too....
cheers
rbenz

no I will sent DD in the first week of feb. wt is yr planning.....

Dear Sir,
Can you please suggest......
1. We should take education loan from SBI joka or from our native place.
2. What r the facilities v will get in IIM C hostel. Means what rthe mandatory things v should brig from home.
3. What is the placement status of 4th and current batch.Like what type of copanies r coming in the campus and wht is the avg/higest/ mini package

Regds,
Candidate of 6th batch

Dear Seniors,
I & my friends who are selected for PGPEX-VLM 6th batch are interested in the following queries.

1. What kind of companies come for campus placement? Types of
companies - Engineering Service industries, Product Companies,
Consulting? Please name as many.
2. What kind of profiles do the companies offer? Roles &
responsibilities? Or they technical or managerial? If possible provide
info from different sectors.
3. Since this program is initiated by Indian govt - HRD, does it
narrow the focus of destination companies to Indian owned private/
public sector? Will it be a forced choice?
4. Do any of the foreign companies who have development centers in
India - Chrysler, Boeing, Airbus etc... fall under Indian
manufacturing sector since they make and sell products here?
5. How does this program compare to Exec MBA offered by IIMs?
6. How well are the VLM- Alumni group organized? Meaning: Do we have a
common online forum where we can interact with alumni?

Regards,
Santosh Sharma

Hi Sridhar,
I will catch train for kolkatta from gorakhpur on 31st march.
It's better you join the group created by sushant. most people are there .

IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM 2012-13


Regards,
Santosh sharma
9917464577

Hi all!

Whats up ppl? Any info? Have anybody sent the DD, booked tickets?
I am planning to leave to Kolkata from Mumbai on 31-March or 1-April. Is anynody planning to leave from Mumbai? Stay in touch.

Sridhar
9960697442
sriprass@gmail.com
sriprass@yahoo.com

Dear All,

Wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New year -2012. I am Kishan from 3rd batch VLM.

Congratulations to all . Please let us know your queries so that we will try to address.

please creat group like: vlmp06@googlegroups.com < only for your batch>. this is useful during your course sharing lecture notes.

We have a group in linkedin.
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1835095&trk;=hb_side_g

If u can send me list of emailid from 6 th batch i will add ASAP.

Have a great day.

Regards,
Kishan Kona

Thanks Kishan,
It's gud to see responses given by senior batch.
let me introduce me first, I am santosh Sharma, B.Tech ( Paint Tech) HBTI Kanpur 2004 batch, having work ex around 7.5 yrs in automobile companies( Tata Motors, Honda siel, Ashok leyland etc). I am also one of the selected candidates for PGPEX-VLM 6th batch.
kindly add me in ur linkedin group.
my email id is santosh269@gmail.com

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid;=4236553&trk;=anet_ug_hm

frnds.. I hv created linkedin group
IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM 2012-2013

plz join on this platform also.. linkedin is very convenient in connecting with each other

thnx

Hi Kishan

I l be applying in the 2013-14 batch for VLM.I wish to know about the placements and the profiles offered in the on campus jobs.Also pls mention if any companies from Western Countries offer jobs or else those only in India???Pls mention the approximate ctc's offered.

It may be too early but I would like to know if it could be required mandatorily to know about the economic status of the world and the reasons of global economic crisis sort of fundementals.Will this be dealt in any specialised way in the MBA or wats d importance of these scenarios prior joining this MBA

Dear All,

Wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New year -2012. I am Kishan from 3rd batch VLM.

Congratulations to all . Please let us know your queries so that we will try to address.

please creat group like: vlmp06@googlegroups.com < only for your batch>. this is useful during your course sharing lecture notes.

We have a group in linkedin.
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1835095&trk;=hb_side_g

If u can send me list of emailid from 6 th batch i will add ASAP.

Have a great day.

Regards,
Kishan Kona

Dear All,

Wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New year -2012. I am Kishan from 3rd batch VLM.

Congratulations to all . Please let us know your queries so that we will try to address.

please creat group like: vlmp06@googlegroups.com < only for your batch>. this is useful during your course sharing lecture notes.

We have a group in linkedin.
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1835095&trk;=hb_side_g

If u can send me list of emailid from 6 th batch i will add ASAP.

Have a great day.

Regards,
Kishan Kona

singhbijendra25 Says

dear sir ,.....i need to knw on which topic i have to write down essy in application form.......and hw we prepare 4 that..........

hello.. u can find it on IIMCal website and download application form.. essays r thr.. also the essays r common for both PGPEX & PGPEX-VLM.. so u can check in any of the two....!!!!
hope it helps....
thnx
rbenz

dear sir ,.....i need to knw on which topic i have to write down essy in application form.......and hw we prepare 4 that..........

few folks hv joined already.. and others r also requested to plz come so that discussion & information exchange can be more easy..!!!!
cheers
rbenz

hello....
plz join the FB group also as follows:
IIM Calcutta PGPEX & PGPEX-VLM 2012-2013
iimcpgpex@groups.facebook.com
do let me knw in case of any technical issues
thnx
rbenz

hello....
I hv created the following & u r welcome to join..
Group address Current web address:
http://groups.google.com/group/iim-calcutta-pgpex--pgpex-vlm-2012-2013 Current email address:
iim-calcutta-pgpex--pgpex-vlm-2012-2013@googlegroups.com
thnx
rbenz

hi all,
after a long struggle, i am finally through and in to vlm. thanks a lot to nagarajan, Mr.pankaj, and varun. thanks a lot.
received my offer letter by email. keep the forum open for further discussions on admission, loans etc. keep updating!

Its the statement which I always wanted to write here in this forum.. Finally I am IN and its PGPEX VLM!!!!
in approx hw many days we will get the offer letter.... I mean hard copies.. I hv already rcvd thru email yesterday itself........
thnx & cheers
rbenz

why thread is so silent guys....!!!!

sriprass Says

Any info about offer letters???

hello all.. is thr is any facebook & google group for vlm guys to join....
also whn r the offer letters going to be out!!!!

dear frnds.... in approx hw many days selected people will get the offer letters....
rbenz

Any info about offer letters???

dear frnds.... in approx hw many days selected people will get the offer letters....
rbenz

Hi all,

Quants was too tough in VLM exam.. ...... However...Got finally selected .... Thnx 2 all for valuable guidance...

Regards

Dear Rahul and Sripass
I cant paste or display the list here
1) it not of very good quality
2) also there are some members out of PG and they may not b interested in sharing this news
3) Also it was written over the list that it is tentative and need to be approved and after approved may be they will publish the result on their website.
If incase u want ur result just message me ur Reg. No

Sunil

sunil
pl send ur contact no:
sridhar @ 9960697442

Dear Rahul and Sripass
I cant paste or display the list here
1) it not of very good quality
2) also there are some members out of PG and they may not b interested in sharing this news
3) Also it was written over the list that it is tentative and need to be approved and after approved may be they will publish the result on their website.
If incase u want ur result just message me ur Reg. No

Sunil

HI All
Thanxx to all the Seniors from PGPEX-VLM previous batches for their freindly and valuable suggestions.
and Heartly Congratulation to all the Selected candidates!!!
I have the list if incase anyone want to reconfirm his/her selection or still not aware of the results.


P.S.: Hey Seniors, Please Tell what is the meaning of self sponsor on Study Leave. Do they allow to participate in placements.

Could you please share the list??

HI All
Thanxx to all the Seniors from PGPEX-VLM previous batches for their freindly and valuable suggestions.
and Heartly Congratulation to all the Selected candidates!!!
I have the list if incase anyone want to reconfirm his/her selection or still not aware of the results.


P.S.: Hey Seniors, Please Tell what is the meaning of self sponsor on Study Leave. Do they allow to participate in placements.

can u pl paste the list here in the forum

HI All
Thanxx to all the Seniors from PGPEX-VLM previous batches for their freindly and valuable suggestions.
and Heartly Congratulation to all the Selected candidates!!!
I have the list if incase anyone want to reconfirm his/her selection or still not aware of the results.


P.S.: Hey Seniors, Please Tell what is the meaning of self sponsor on Study Leave. Do they allow to participate in placements.