Hi,
Can you please let me know if there is any change in the dates by which the referees can send their recommendation letters?

I received a mail stating this, but didn't find the same information in the EPGP website. So, can you please let me know if the timelines have changed?

Dates Activities
7th July 2010 Opening Online Applications
30th September 2010 Closing dates for Applications
7th October 2010 Shortlist release /Information
15th October 2010 Reference letters from Referee
15th October 2010 Sending Interview Call Letters
Will be announced shortly Interview Dates
1st December 2010 Sending out Offer Letters
7th December 2010 Acceptance of Admissions
8th December 2010 Wait List
15th December 2010 Closing of Admissions

isboriima Says

Can we find placement stats for EPGP somewhere? Would appreciate if a current/past student could throw light on placement stats.

Please refer to the following post:

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/international-indian-mba-schools-accepting/55006-iimb-epgp-iii-aspirants-class-2.html#post2207571

Regards

Can we find placement stats for EPGP somewhere? Would appreciate if a current/past student could throw light on placement stats.

Dear Manoj,

I believe you have a very strong chance of making it to the final list, given your vast experience in "diverse" fields. Acads and GMAT score are quite good too. So do give your best shot in the application.

Kind request to all prospective applicants - It would be nice if you could refrain from asking what your chances of getting selected are; Not that we would not want to respond, simply because our responses could cloud your own personal judgement and nobody from the student community can really comment on the selection process.

Dear EPGP@IIMB,

I am applying to EPGP 2012. My profile is as under:

1) B.E. (Mech) with 76%
2) EC: Average at school & college
3) Work Ex - 14+ yrs in sales & marketing with good cos in Oil & Gas, Telecom & Life Insurance sector.
4) GMAT: 670 (AWA 5)

What are my chances...

regards,
Manoj

Dear All,

Please find attached last year's brochure for time being, which has information on the course structure, electives, list of faculty etc. They still hold good to a large extent, except for items like fees, eligibility et all. Meanwhile, we will check with the office on fixing few of the links on the website.

We just returned from our International Immersion to South Korea, for which we need to submit our individual and group reports. Also adding to the workload is the process of finalizing our electives for the next term. So please do bear with the slight delays in our responses.

There is a collaborative blog on which we try to post as much as we can (given the work load), which probably could give you an insight into EPGP program.

IIM Bangalore EPGP MBA Blog

Regards,
EPGP@IIMB

bangu Says

I did both (Written in text box as well as attached it in section 13). I did not try option of doing either thing. Therefore, I did not see any errors. I will say attach your SOP in word format as well.

Hi,

Thanx. I finally managed to submit the application.

can anybody send me the iimb brochure for epgp

Hi,
Did you attach the SOP in section 13 or written in the text box in section 11? I have written in the textbox. But while trying to submit, it is throwing error 'Attchment missing'. Other than SOP, I have attached rest 3 attachments though. Any clue what is the error?

I did both (Written in text box as well as attached it in section 13). I did not try option of doing either thing. Therefore, I did not see any errors. I will say attach your SOP in word format as well.

bangu Says

Completed the form. Really liked the complete online application as compared to majority of other institutes. Moreover, I got emails about my reviewers submitting respective reco. All the best for others.

Hi,

Did you attach the SOP in section 13 or written in the text box in section 11? I have written in the textbox. But while trying to submit, it is throwing error 'Attchment missing'. Other than SOP, I have attached rest 3 attachments though. Any clue what is the error?

Completed the form. Really liked the complete online application as compared to majority of other institutes. Moreover, I got emails about my reviewers submitting respective reco. All the best for others.

Dear EPGP@IIMB,

I am applying to EPGP 2012. My profile is as under:

1) B.E. (Mech) with 76%
2) EC: Average at school & college
3) Work Ex - 14+ yrs in sales & marketing with good cos in Oil & Gas, Telecom & Life Insurance sector.
4) GMAT: 670 (AWA 5)

What are my chances...

regards,
Manoj

Hello all, I have just started following this forum and I have already read a lot of great information which is appreciated. Also, I had a few clarifications that are listed below regarding the application and was hoping for some help regarding that: 1) The remuneration currency in the work experience section provides only 2 options INR & USD. If I was withdrawing my salary in another currency (say Australian Dollar), should we convert the yearly amount into USD? I guess that is the obvious answer but just wondering if there was another option 2) I noticed a few comments on the forum about uploading notarized documents for the degree certificate. However, I did not see that on the application instructions. I have currently uploaded a regular scanned copy but wanted to check if I am missing something 3) Statement of Purpose The editor limits the number of characters to 3500 whereas we are allowed to upload a 2 page PDF version which can easily exceed the limit. Is it ok to use the PDF version with over 5000 characters (within 2 pages)? 4) Awards & Publication I do not have any significant awards or publications that I could write about so I am planning to put in a single word None for these in the Additional information section. Could this have any negative repercussions? Appreciate all the help. Thanks!

I am facing an strange issue when adding Academic Score (Bachelor Degree). There is a question 'mark for delete?' Options are 'None/No/Yes'. what we supposed to enter here.
I entered all the details and clicked Save. Details got saved but same questions got copied on the same page with blank values. Effectively I have two frames; one set has values that I entered. Another one has blank values. Now I am not able to save as error message is displayed: fill mandatory fields. Status of page is incomplete. How to proceed!

i also faced a similar problem...if u have entered data then mark it as no..else mark it as yes
also mark the last semester as final..after this there was no error message

EPGP@IIMB Says

Will find out about the link. Is there anything specific you want?

i want the brochure to improve my SOP

I am facing an strange issue when adding Academic Score (Bachelor Degree). There is a question 'mark for delete?' Options are 'None/No/Yes'. what we supposed to enter here.
I entered all the details and clicked Save. Details got saved but same questions got copied on the same page with blank values. Effectively I have two frames; one set has values that I entered. Another one has blank values. Now I am not able to save as error message is displayed: fill mandatory fields. Status of page is incomplete. How to proceed!

strongbow Says

PM me your email id

i have sent u a pm

Wanted to download the brochure of the EPGP program. In the below link there is nothing IIMB-EPGP...Download
i wrote to adcom also but no reply from them. can anybody send me the brochure

Will find out about the link. Is there anything specific you want?

PM me your email id

Wanted to download the brochure of the EPGP program. In the below link there is nothing IIMB-EPGP...Download
i wrote to adcom also but no reply from them. can anybody send me the brochure

NishantGo Says

Hello Friends, Do they take someone who has been in as a software engineer only and no leadership experience whatsoever. Do they take mostly those who are in middle managment already?

Leadership is not necessarily related to leading a team. Even within your software engineering career you might have done some thing excellent, filled a patent, developed unique algorithm etc, which can show that you were different from others.

Moreover, sports and extra curricular are other places, where you can show your leadership qualities.

If required, you might take example even from your personal life.

Leadership experience is critical. Take time to reflect on your professional and extra curricular experience and it may come through.

Hello Friends, Do they take someone who has been in as a software engineer only and no leadership experience whatsoever. Do they take mostly those who are in middle managment already?

Puys/Ex or Current Student of EPGP,
I will have 6 years and 9 months of experience by Mar 31, 2010. According to eligibility criteria, min experience is 7 years. Is it strictly no for any body with experience less than 7 years? Please clarify this whether I will get outright rejected just due to this.
Thanks

Jon10,

The best people to clarify this are the Adcom staff in IIMB. Please speak to them before you proceed.

Thanks
Vishnu

Hello Vishnu,

I have been reading up on IIMB as well as preparing the application. The IIMB EPGP website itself gives very limited information.

Can you tell us what, according to you, are the things IIMB expects from its candidates for this program?

Thank you for all your help,
AMJ

Hi AMJ,

According to me, IIMB looks for the following

1 - Good academic record and GMAT score: which is an indicator that the candidate can take the rigour that IIMB puts us through in EPGP.

2 - Professional background: I have seen that people from unique background like entrepreneurship / Defense Services / NGOs / Medicine etc are given preference. Of course the run of the mill profiles like IT / Finance etc should have had an excellent track record which will be supported by the recommendations.

3 - Candidates intent behind pursuing EPGP: which you should indicate in the SOP. Accroding to me the SOP is very very important.

The above are my personal opinion based on my own experience.

Obviously the institute will be having its own set of criteria which is confidential. I also know that the Adcom keeps revising the criteria based on their experience with each batch.

All the best to you.

Thanks
Vishnu

Puys/Ex or Current Student of EPGP,
I will have 6 years and 9 months of experience by Mar 31, 2010. According to eligibility criteria, min experience is 7 years. Is it strictly no for any body with experience less than 7 years? Please clarify this whether I will get outright rejected just due to this.
Thanks

Puys/Ex or Current Student of EPGP,
I will have 6 years and 9 months of experience by Mar 31, 2010. According to eligibility criteria, min experience is 7 years. Is it strictly no for any body with experience less than 7 years? Please clarify this whether I will get outright rejected just due to this.
Thanks

Hi Saurabh,
GMAT is not the only criteria on which IIMB shortlists the candidates for interview. If the profile of the candidate is very good, he or she may get shortlisted even with a below average GMAT.

Hello Vishnu,

I have been reading up on IIMB as well as preparing the application. The IIMB EPGP website itself gives very limited information.

Can you tell us what, according to you, are the things IIMB expects from its candidates for this program?

Thank you for all your help,
AMJ

:This is call for the Bangalore EPGP@IIMB aspirants. I am Yogesh from the present EPGP batch and am meeting some applicants of EPGP 2012 in Leela Palace on Sunday. I invite all the Bangalore folks to come over to Barista in Leela Palace, Old Airport Rd, at 11am. I will help answer all your queries about EPGP.
People who cannot come for this meeting, may please wait for announcements for subsequent sessions from us in this forum.
Please reply to this thread stating your interest as it will give me some estimate of how many of you are coming.
Note: Subsequent info sessions will happen in IIMB campus itself.
thanks and best luck
yogesh

This is call for the Bangalore EPGP@IIMB aspirants. I am Yogesh from the present EPGP batch and am meeting some applicants of EPGP 2012 in Leela Palace on Sunday. I invite all the Bangalore folks to come over to Barista in Leela Palace, Old Airport Rd, at 11am. I will help answer all your queries about EPGP.
People who cannot come for this meeting, may please wait for announcements for subsequent sessions from us in this forum.
Please reply to this thread stating your interest as it will give me some estimate of how many of you are coming.
Note: Subsequent info sessions will happen in IIMB campus itself.
thanks and best luck
yogesh

This is call for the Bangalore EPGP@IIMB aspirants. I am Yogesh from the present EPGP batch and am meeting some applicants of EPGP 2012 in Leela Palace on Sunday. I invite all the Bangalore folks to come over to Barista in Leela Palace, Old Airport Rd, at 11am. I will help answer all your queries about EPGP.
People who cannot come for this meeting, may please wait for announcements for subsequent sessions from us in this forum.
Please reply to this thread stating your interest as it will give me some estimate of how many of you are coming.
Note: Subsequent info sessions will happen in IIMB campus itself.
thanks and best luck
yogesh

Hi Saurabh,

Your GMAT score of 710 is good enough. The average GMAT of the current batch is 700 and the range is 640 to 770. So you dont really have to worry about the GMAT.

GMAT is not the only criteria on which IIMB shortlists the candidates for interview. If the profile of the candidate is very good, he or she may get shortlisted even with a below average GMAT.

I suggest you focus on your SOP as it is the only place when you can give the right flavour to your application.

Thanks
Vishnu
Student EPGP 2011

@RISHI25

I am in Mumbai till Saturday morning so that leaves only Friday. We can meet up tomorrow if there are more people or simply have a phone call.

Let me know.

-Devdutt

Hi Devdutt,

Let me thank you first for taking this initiative. I stay in Pune. Hence, it will be great if you PM me your contact no. and convenient time. I will call you up.

Thanking you,
Pranav

I have one question regarding EPGP admissions. How important is GMAT score for overall chances to admission process?

Here is my profile:
GMAT Score - 710 (50, 34). 5.5
XII - 81%
Engineering - 71%
EC - Decent
8 years in IT services
3.5 years in US with two different clients
CFA Level I

My question is - Should I take GMAT again? If it is really important for EPGP, I can take a chance and try to improve my score before Sep 30.
More specifically:
1. Whether GMAT is used as shortlist criteria for interviews only?
2. Will I make it to shortlisted candidates given that I am part of competitive IT services group?
3. If the answers to question 2 is yes, will improving the score improve my chances of making to the class of EPGP 2012?

you have to ask that question to adcom and see what they come back with. I don't see them doing this as it means it's unfair to the others who are following the given process.
I understand that the current process means less time for the applicants whereas in all other business schools the recommenders can work in parallel while you are still filling in the application.
As I said before it's a really weird way of doing things!
Also note that they are looking for previous managers as your references. In most business schools they are okay with giving either peers or customers as references.

Got the response from adcom. it says "The Letter of Reference is automated and cannot be sent separately"

@RISHI25

I am in Mumbai till Saturday morning so that leaves only Friday. We can meet up tomorrow if there are more people or simply have a phone call.

Let me know.

-Devdutt

Thanks Dev!

Fri i will be occupied with my office....but can you mess me ur contact #...I will call you sometime...

Hi,

Thanks for taking the initiative of helping the prospective students....can you confirm if any of you is available in Mumbai?

@RISHI25

I am in Mumbai till Saturday morning so that leaves only Friday. We can meet up tomorrow if there are more people or simply have a phone call.

Let me know.

-Devdutt

Friends,

We have just concluded our international immersion program in Korea. Some of us have taken a leisure break at Hong Kong while others have gone back to Bangalore or their home towns. We have a relatively light week ahead of us.

I was suggesting an information session in some of the cities where our students are visiting their native places.

I could get EPGP students accessible in Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore (dont know about Delhi and Calcutta) for the week of 1-4 Sept. I could work to get the Bangalore guys visit the campus.

If you guys are interested in meeting us to know more about the program, please let me know. The sessions are *not* sponsored or blessed by the institute. I expect would be held in some coffee shop setting. Please be considerate about the timings and preferences. It all depends on the volunteers availability.

Based on your interest levels I could nominate volunteers for these cities.

I have created a google docs spreadsheet. if you can add your details it would be great.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AmRerkSoqwmAdExoenZEczZ5WG5rdzR1TWkxcDl4M3c&hl;=en&authkey;=CMDu47YC#gid=0

Kind Regards

Hi,

Thanks for taking the initiative of helping the prospective students....can you confirm if any of you is available in Mumbai?

Friends,

We have just concluded our international immersion program in Korea. Some of us have taken a leisure break at Hong Kong while others have gone back to Bangalore or their home towns. We have a relatively light week ahead of us.

I was suggesting an information session in some of the cities where our students are visiting their native places.

I could get EPGP students accessible in Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore (dont know about Delhi and Calcutta) for the week of 1-4 Sept. I could work to get the Bangalore guys visit the campus.

If you guys are interested in meeting us to know more about the program, please let me know. The sessions are *not* sponsored or blessed by the institute. I expect would be held in some coffee shop setting. Please be considerate about the timings and preferences. It all depends on the volunteers availability.

Based on your interest levels I could nominate volunteers for these cities.

I have created a google docs spreadsheet. if you can add your details it would be great.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AmRerkSoqwmAdExoenZEczZ5WG5rdzR1TWkxcDl4M3c&hl;=en&authkey;=CMDu47YC#gid=0

Kind Regards

Guys,

I am a current student and am available in Hyderabad till Saturday. I can meet some of you who are interested in applying to this program for next year. Call me on +91-9591970803 and we can talk. I would rather prefer to meet all of you who are interested so that everybody gets benefited. How about 5:00 PM tomorrow (Sep-03) at Barista@Kondapur? Let me know if anyone is interested

Good Luck,
Anil San

Hi All,

I am a student of the current batch of EPGP. Right now I am in Chennai for a brief vacation and had agreed to meet up with the candidates from Chennai who are interested in a meeting for more information on EPGP.

I noticed from the google docs that only one person, Amar Naik, has expressed interest in the proposed meeting in Chennai.

I am available on a local no. 9962433142 post 7.30 PM today. Those interested may call me on this no.

Thanks
Vishnu

Hello,

Thank you for your interest shown in the info sessions. Those who have filled their names in the info sessions will be called by the respective city wise volunteers sometime today. So far I have seen interest from Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore.

We can look to arrange for a phone call if you are outside or absolutely cant make it.

If you know people who may not have seen this please notify them.

Please note that these volunteers might not have the full info about the application related issues. Use this opportunity to explore life at IIMB, prospects and its suitability for you.

Kind Regards,
Devdutt

you have to ask that question to adcom and see what they come back with. I don't see them doing this as it means it's unfair to the others who are following the given process.
I understand that the current process means less time for the applicants whereas in all other business schools the recommenders can work in parallel while you are still filling in the application.
As I said before it's a really weird way of doing things!
Also note that they are looking for previous managers as your references. In most business schools they are okay with giving either peers or customers as references.

if somebody can share the questions asked to recommender or if the adcom can sent an email to recommender before app submission, then the problem can be resolved.
is it possible?

strongbow Says

Don't think so.

Hi,


Is there no way that the rocommendation form reaches the references early so that they also have ample time to work on them.

locopoco

Don't think so.

Hi,

I am also facing the same confusion as Trapezio.

When is the last date when the recommendations should reach IIM-B?

If the recommendation form reaches my references only after i submit the application and if I submit the application on 30th Sept, how much time do the references have to submit the recommendations.

Is there no way that the rocommendation form reaches the references early so that they also have ample time to work on them.

locopoco

@Trapezio
Yes references should be submitted before the 30_sep deadline. So you need to submit your part of the application as soon as possible so that you can give your references more time to submit their part. it's a weird system.

@Target11
you can either fill in the SOP in the Additional Information & Declarations or you can upload the PDF. If you observe closely you will find that the SOP has not been marked as a mandatory item in the Additional Information & Declarations section. Personally I prefer the PDF option as you can put in some formatting when you are uploading in that format.

Guys, I have a doubt here. The reference contacts will not be contacted till we submit the application right? Does that mean that references also should be submitted by the evaluators before the deadline 30th Sept?

@astrosky @mbaseeker9: The SOP is requested in below two places, are we supposed to provide the same content or different content? Can we not just upload the word document under the upload section and leave the other one blank?

Additional Information & Declarations => Statement of Purpose (Max 3500 characters )
Upload Photo & Relevant Documents => Statement of Purpose (Max two A4 pages)

Okay. Most of our student volunteers would have reached their home towns - Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai and Bangalore. I see some interest from the Bangalore folks.

I will be in Mumbai till Friday. If anyone is interested in having a chat let me know.

Not tried from internet cafe but because all other IIMB sites were opening at my home PC and office PC I assumed that issue is with application link. But I will try today to access from Internet cafe too.

did you try accessing this from outside (i.e. from an internet cafe or from a friend's PC?)

Hi ,

Need help in applying for IIBM EPGP. I am trying everyday from last 2 months from home computer as well as office computer and always get network error for the online application link. I am able to open other IIMB sites as well as IIMA application link so don't think it is a firewall issue. Any tips on how to open the online application link as I see some people on this forum have submitted their application successfully while some are facing same issue as mine.

TIA

Thanks for the initiative. It will be nice to meet people from the current batch.

The spreadsheet is 'View Only'. I am unable to add myself on the list. Can you please check?

Sorry about that. I have added the edit link. You should be able to add to it now.

Friends,

We have just concluded our international immersion program in Korea. Some of us have taken a leisure break at Hong Kong while others have gone back to Bangalore or their home towns. We have a relatively light week ahead of us.

I was suggesting an information session in some of the cities where our students are visiting their native places.

I could get EPGP students accessible in Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore (dont know about Delhi and Calcutta) for the week of 1-4 Sept. I could work to get the Bangalore guys visit the campus.

If you guys are interested in meeting us to know more about the program, please let me know. The sessions are *not* sponsored or blessed by the institute. I expect would be held in some coffee shop setting. Please be considerate about the timings and preferences. It all depends on the volunteers availability.

Based on your interest levels I could nominate volunteers for these cities.

I have created a google docs spreadsheet. if you can add your details it would be great.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AmRerkSoqwmAdExoenZEczZ5WG5rdzR1TWkxcDl4M3c&hl;=en&authkey;=CMDu47YC#gid=0

Kind Regards

Thanks for the initiative. It will be nice to meet people from the current batch.

The spreadsheet is 'View Only'. I am unable to add myself on the list. Can you please check?

I submitted my application for EPGP today....

After how much time do recommenders receive mail for writing a reco...

What are the questions in the reco...

Can anybody throw some light on this....

Recommenders receive the email immediately when you submit the application form.
It's a mixture of descriptive and objective questions.

I submitted my application for EPGP today....

After how much time do recommenders receive mail for writing a reco...

What are the questions in the reco...

Can anybody throw some light on this....

Friends,

We have just concluded our international immersion program in Korea. Some of us have taken a leisure break at Hong Kong while others have gone back to Bangalore or their home towns. We have a relatively light week ahead of us.

I was suggesting an information session in some of the cities where our students are visiting their native places.

I could get EPGP students accessible in Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore (dont know about Delhi and Calcutta) for the week of 1-4 Sept. I could work to get the Bangalore guys visit the campus.

If you guys are interested in meeting us to know more about the program, please let me know. The sessions are *not* sponsored or blessed by the institute. I expect would be held in some coffee shop setting. Please be considerate about the timings and preferences. It all depends on the volunteers availability.

Based on your interest levels I could nominate volunteers for these cities.

I have created a google docs spreadsheet. if you can add your details it would be great.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AmRerkSoqwmAdExoenZEczZ5WG5rdzR1TWkxcDl4M3c&hl;=en&authkey;=CMDu47YC#gid=0

Kind Regards

@all : please see the attached image before your report gmat score via mbadotcom

Hi,
My profile GMAT 700, WE 6.5. Have 2 questions. How strict is the WE limit? People who have applied and reported GMAT scores through additional score cards.... am unable to find EPGP under, India and Karnataka on the website. Am I missing something?

Donot select state. Just select India and then type "Indian" against Univ/school and search... It will list out all programs. Moving the mouse over each program will show the program code in the status bar of the browser.. You would find here EPGP ...

Hi,

I read in one of the post in this thread that the last date of submitting recommendation is 20-sep whereas last date of submitting application form is 30-sep. How is that possible provided that email to recommender issent o ly after submitting the application.

Could someone please throw some light on this? I am planning to apply this year but have not started the application process yet( will be doing so shortly), hence this question.

Thanks,
Balraj