There is an upper limit of 15 yrs of work ex for entry into the programme AFAIK.
GMAT is just one of several factors for the admission selection. Your overall profile matters!

i was scratching my head to know which is this new programme AFAIK provided by IIMB. finally i cracked the code - "As Far As I Know"

Sir

What about older applicants with 15 + years experience? How many older applicants are there in your class? What challenges do you think they face in the class? How much of a role did GMAT play for these candidates? How do they perform in class?

There is an upper limit of 15 yrs of work ex for entry into the programme AFAIK.
GMAT is just one of several factors for the admission selection. Your overall profile matters!

Hello & thanks for this proactive initiative. I would like to introduce myself as an engineer with a post grad degree in product design from the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. I have a total of 9 years of professional experience working as a self employed consultant in new product development and strategic design. I hold a couple of design patents and have handled projects for Eureka Forbes, WWF, Whirlpool, ONGC amongst many others. I have also initiated global linkups in healthcare design with academics from Johns Hopkins, Caltech, etc to foster innovative product development in healthcare for indian markets.

I am looking for a slot at the IIM in 2013 (missed this deadline) as I believe that it would take me to a bigger orbit of professional consulting. I see a further career in business consulting especially in companies / sectors that foster innovation. I plan to take the GMAT in first week on November 2011. I would love to get a feedback on the possibilities with this professional & educational background. Thanks.

Hi,

Thanks for the initiative.

I am posting my profile below. Please advice on the chances of getting thru:

X : 82
XII : 78%
B.Tech : 69.5%
Extra Circulars : Head Boy at my school , College Coordinator @ BTech and Placement Coordinator and represented State BasketBall team.

Domain : IT
Work Ex : 10 + years by 2012 June
6 years of International experience [ USA]

GMAT : 770 [AWA 4/6]

Regards

Sir

What about older applicants with 15 + years experience? How many older applicants are there in your class? What challenges do you think they face in the class? How much of a role did GMAT play for these candidates? How do they perform in class?

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Please post questions related to EPGP at IIMB, Academics and Student life for the EPGP class of 2012-13 at http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/international-indian-mba-schools-accepting/65466-iimb-epgp-iv-aspirants-class.html

Hi All

Would appreciate if a few queries can be addressed which will assist me in identifying my next steps from an MBA Perspective

Background:
Total Work Ex as of March 2011 - 92 months ( inclusive of 19 months in an entreprenuerial venture)
Education - BE and MBA ( 2004 passout) ( 2 yr Regular from MDI)
Sectors worked in - IT ( Oracle and CEAI) , Exports ( Entreprenuership Venture) , Corporate Trainings ( Current Role)
In all sectors have mainly been handling the BD and Sales Role at various managerial positions

I am thinking of applying for the 2012-13 batch of IIMB EPGP.

Objective for applying: To have a platform to assist in switching sectors from BD and Sales to more of Consulting ( my reading of myself of the sector which would probably suit my career) ( As in India, offers are there from similar sectors and industries for Sales and BD only)

Questions:
1) Does the current batch/prior batch have prior MBA students on rolls
2) Does having a prior MBA from an good institute reduce the chances of admission at IIMB 1 yr course
3) What would be the average range of the GMAT Scores of successful Participants
4) From where can I get a list of companies that are a part of recruitment for 2010-11.

Would appreciate if I can get a revert on the same.

Thanks in advance.

1. I dont think there are any MBAs in the current batch.
2. If you can justify the need for a second MBA I see no reason why you cant get in. I do know that IIM-A and IIM-C do have people who already have done a 2 yr MBA prior to joining PGPX and PGPEX respectively.
3. GMAT score average is around 710
4. This will be available only in a few months' time.

Hi All

Would appreciate if a few queries can be addressed which will assist me in identifying my next steps from an MBA Perspective

Background:
Total Work Ex as of March 2011 - 92 months ( inclusive of 19 months in an entreprenuerial venture)
Education - BE and MBA ( 2004 passout) ( 2 yr Regular from MDI)
Sectors worked in - IT ( Oracle and CEAI) , Exports ( Entreprenuership Venture) , Corporate Trainings ( Current Role)
In all sectors have mainly been handling the BD and Sales Role at various managerial positions

I am thinking of applying for the 2012-13 batch of IIMB EPGP.

Objective for applying: To have a platform to assist in switching sectors from BD and Sales to more of Consulting ( my reading of myself of the sector which would probably suit my career) ( As in India, offers are there from similar sectors and industries for Sales and BD only)

Questions:
1) Does the current batch/prior batch have prior MBA students on rolls
2) Does having a prior MBA from an good institute reduce the chances of admission at IIMB 1 yr course
3) What would be the average range of the GMAT Scores of successful Participants
4) From where can I get a list of companies that are a part of recruitment for 2010-11.

Would appreciate if I can get a revert on the same.

Thanks in advance.

Hi Guys,
Please evaluate my chances for course starting next yr 2012 . Please provide realistic chances. Profile :

Age : 31+
Exp : 9+ (by April 2012) Overseas: 6 months
GMAT : 670/5.0(AWA)
Employers : CapGemini (Current), PwC Kolkata, TCS Kolkata
Extra curricular : Decent in School.
Xth : 77; XIIth : 74; Engg : 80% (Avg College- 2002)
Certs and Awards : Few technical certs & PMP, ITIL

Work exp in multiple domain and various roles including Business Analyst, Tech lead, Team Lead, Business Development etc

Currently : Project & Tech Lead for multimillion dollar projects.

Thanks, Nishant

ASHIIMBCO12 Says

Me and My friend Karhik would be replying to all your queries on this thread through username - epgp@iimb

No such thing sam1254, all good schools look for character and presentation mostly.

Also, u should be well placed to showcase your current experience in a positive way.. Surely you have had management exposure (handling clients is mgmt) even if you may not be a manager by your office.

The learning, starts not by joining an institute but from the application process itself, where you dvelve deep into your own strengths and weaknesses. Suggest you go thru a few pg threads for good schools, you will pick up many things.

Job profile for what you have asked - perhaps something on BA side, Senior BA etc. If you are doing MBA, you should also look at other platforms, outside of IT. This will be your only chance at that, and there is a lot lot more out there besides IT. Just a thought though!!!

Hi attitude,

Well said. Thanks. I have been having a lot of yes..no moments whether to change career post MBA or not. So what did u opt for after slogging 7+ years in IT

No such thing sam1254, all good schools look for character and presentation mostly.

Also, u should be well placed to showcase your current experience in a positive way.. Surely you have had management exposure (handling clients is mgmt) even if you may not be a manager by your office.

The learning, starts not by joining an institute but from the application process itself, where you dvelve deep into your own strengths and weaknesses. Suggest you go thru a few pg threads for good schools, you will pick up many things.

Job profile for what you have asked - perhaps something on BA side, Senior BA etc. If you are doing MBA, you should also look at other platforms, outside of IT. This will be your only chance at that, and there is a lot lot more out there besides IT. Just a thought though!!!

Hi epgp@iimb,

thanks to present IIM students who are investing their time to help applicants. I appreciate the effort.

I have few questions regarding career options for an IT guy. I have 8+ years of exp in IT... engineering graduate (BE in electronics). Post MBA iam planning to handle job which involves bridging business goals and IT goals. analyse the gap between IT and business etc. Please help me with identifying which job profile suites this.

Also does IIMB accepts only candidates having people management skills? my current profile is more on process management in IT which requires handling internal clients who are VPs, department heads, managers and team leads. will that make a good profile? thanks in advance.

Hi epgp@iimb,

thanks to present IIM students who are investing their time to help applicants. I appreciate the effort.

I have few questions regarding career options for an IT guy. I have 8+ years of exp in IT... engineering graduate (BE in electronics). Post MBA iam planning to handle job which involves bridging business goals and IT goals. analyse the gap between IT and business etc. Please help me with identifying which job profile suites this.

Also does IIMB accepts only candidates having people management skills? my current profile is more on process management in IT which requires handling internal clients who are VPs, department heads, managers and team leads. will that make a good profile? thanks in advance.

Me and My friend Karhik would be replying to all your queries on this thread through username - epgp@iimb

There are 3-4 major factors one has to work on:
1. Acads- ur ACADS are average- so ul be better off having a higher GMAT score > 700

2. Work experience - U ve been working in industry which is not related to ur grad qualification, so need to prepare well on those areas for any MBA college interview

3. Your overall personality- This is very individualistic and comes accross very apparently in any selection process.

Chances - Can't commment without GMAT and more details abt ur personality. But since it is still time for next years apps, if u strt early ul be in a good position. Holds for all who want to strt early

Hello Friends,

We are current students of IIMB - EPGP (Class of 2011) and would be happy to take any questions related to academics and student life at IIMB.

Good luck with your admission process.

Regards,
IIMB EPGP Students

hI My profile:

Graduation: 2002- BE( Mining Engg-NIT Surathkal-66%)
12th: 58%]
10th: 77%

work experience- 08yrs ( education industry)

currently working with Educomp Solutions Ltd (K-12 Business) selling digital content to private schools. managing a team of business developement managers.

yet to take GMAT. No extracurriculars...

can you please guide me what are my chances?..and how to improve my chances?

Hi ASHIIMBCO12,

Thanks. I would like to know what kind of job profiles exists...to give a name to that designations. these are few which i can think of. Please let me know if some more can be added.

1. Business Analyst
2. IT strategy consultant
3. Program manager.

in short..iam looking for a career which can act as a middle man between IT and business and help company to reach their corporate goal by aligning it to the the IT goal.

Sam, good you have so much clarity, it would be good if you could start picking up skills in that direction.

sumit, generally ims/pt are good, no idea abt bangalore in particular.

you can certainly meet us sometime later, we would be starting our journey soon. But it depends upon you, whether u wanna go for a class or can manage learning alone. OG is good enough to make it if u are dedicated enough.

Hi,

Great post. Iam looking forward to apply for 2012-2013 class. I have 8+ years of exp in IT. post MBA i would like to go for a functional change than field change. with MBA, would like to extend my IT knowledge towards business. Would like to know what options i have...more on the consulting and strategy domain.

I am very thankful for the reply and the guidance for GMAT prep. Is there any way I can meet you guys.

Also you mentioned classroom is better. Can you suggest which one in Bangalore is good to join.

http://blogs.ft.com/mba-blog/2011/03/26/raring-to-go-as-the-programme-is-about-to-begin/

Hi Summet
to answer your questions raised else where

I am assuming you asked about GMAT preps

1. Classroom is better as it gives a competitive feel, but it finally depends upon how motivated you can be. There is nothing special tht can be taught in the class apart from stress busting techniques.

ask if any specific qs in this regard

2. We wd be in Bangalore post 6th, but donno about the time availability.
3. Refer only the OG for each topic. Dont waste your time with other material.
4. 3-4 hr/day is enough for 3 months and 5-6 hrs in the last 15 days

Is this thread active?

Dear Friends,

We are from the EPGP -3 batch.

we would love address the queries of all the prospective students.

All admitted puys pl join the google group.

visit my thread on ft.com

Moving out of my comfort zone towards IIMB MBA blog MBA students blog about their experiences for the Financial Times ? FT.com

Would like someone in existing batch to answer the following about campus life. I am 2012 admit !

1. What are the typical faculty contact hours per day (class room lectures) and what are the classroom timings like ?

2. I would be moving in with family. Is there a restriction on how many family members can join you in the 2 bhk provided?

3. Also, iim b website states that apartments are furnished with basic facilites. What are these facilities? Any details would be helpfull.

4. When does the student get the look at the apartment? Is it only at the time of joining in second week of april ?

5. When and how should we start the bank loan process?

Join the Admits group.
http://groups.google.com/group/epgp_2011admits
All these questions are answered there.

Hello Friends,

We are current students of IIMB - EPGP (Class of 2011) and would be happy to take any questions related to academics and student life at IIMB.

Good luck with your admission process.

Regards,
IIMB EPGP Students

Would like someone in existing batch to answer the following about campus life. I am 2012 admit !

1. What are the typical faculty contact hours per day (class room lectures) and what are the classroom timings like ?

2. I would be moving in with family. Is there a restriction on how many family members can join you in the 2 bhk provided?

3. Also, iim b website states that apartments are furnished with basic facilites. What are these facilities? Any details would be helpfull.

4. When does the student get the look at the apartment? Is it only at the time of joining in second week of april ?

5. When and how should we start the bank loan process?

Hello Friends,

We are current students of IIMB - EPGP (Class of 2011) and would be happy to take any questions related to academics and student life at IIMB.

Good luck with your admission process.

Regards,
IIMB EPGP Students

Would like someone in existing batch to answer the following about campus life. I am 2012 admit !

1. What are the typical faculty contact hours per day (class room lectures) and what are the classroom timings like ?

2. I would be moving in with family. Is there a restriction on how many family members can join you in the 2 bhk provided?

3. Also, iim b website states that apartments are furnished with basic facilites. What are these facilities? Any details would be helpfull.

4. When does the student get the look at the apartment? Is it only at the time of joining in second week of april ?

5. When and how should we start the bank loan process?

To All WL- getting a confirmation- PM me your email address with app id/WL no

You all are invited and must join the google groups where all the discussions happen.

To all Still WL- THere is a very strong chance of getting confirmation near the 15th feb mark.

Hello Meghash3,

I am still WL @ 12. I wonder how can IIMB confirm WL anymore after sending the regret letters!!! Can you please tell how do you know that there are still strong chances of confirmation? I have offer from IIM-L but I would definitely like to wait for IIMB.

To All WL- getting a confirmation- PM me your email address with app id/WL no

You all are invited and must join the google groups where all the discussions happen.

To all Still WL- THere is a very strong chance of getting confirmation near the 15th feb mark.

Did any one between WL 9 and WL 12 get a regret letter from IIMB.

I called up epgp office and they said that admissions for this year has been closed and waiting list till 8 has been cleared.

I was WL 10 and have not received any regret letter from IIMB. Was wondering if they have kept some of WL's as buffer for later while closing the admission.

I am an aspirant of the EPGP programme in IIMB . I am sure the information does exist in the institute's website but I could not find how many recommendation letter(s) would be required for gaining an admission to IIMB . Kindly let me know the number of the recommendation letter(s) .

You need to provide 2 recommendations/references. This needs to be filled online. It is highly preferred that the recommenders be previous or current manager.

I am yet to receive regret letter. Has all waitlists received it? I am waitlisted @ 12. I called up adcom to check and they told "Admission process is closed for this year and regret letters are sent".

Dear All - it is true..we have till Feb 15th to withdraw. IIMB has provided that option. But then, it would have to be a really fabulous school for someone to choose that over IIMB - the likes of the Ivy Leagues in Amrika or closer home, perhaps for some, ISB which declares its round 2 results during that time.

Those who are wait listed or got regret letters, can hang in there, maybe if you are enterprising enough to show interest then they may choose you over someone with a better waitlist num (not much point in making this info public though!!!).. can you generally share your profiles please? Just would like to know what IIMB missed out on. I have an admit.. mine is 710, and I have about 8 years in a product firm in banking, and I also ventured into entrepeneurship in between. I do have quite a bit of extra curric stuff as well in my kitty.

To those who got, anyone from Pune or Mumbai? We can think of some get together over drinks/beer/cocktails etc.. we have a year ahead. Let's start early on?? Cheers.

Me too, regret letter. Waitlisted at 16. Funny thing, since i read somewhere that admitted candidates can withdraw their admissions and only Rs 10,000 is deducted....which ideally means that some WL candidates could be made an offer.

Dunno what to make of it.

I too got a regret letter by mail. No e-mail though. Good luck to all those who made it. Better luck next time to those who didn't make it this time.

Has the status also changed in the IIMB website from waitlist to reject? Have they sent in e-mail?

i also got regret letter. was waitlisted@13. I read that last year they sent offers to waitlisted guys till March. Can anyone confirm that is there still hope afte rreceiving regret letter?

it seems they do.
I just received my regret letter.
was wait-listed @15th.

All the best to the folks who got in.
For others ... maybe we're destined to some-place better.

Does IIMB send regret letters to th unsuccessfull candidates? Hs anyone received a regret letter yet?