Hi Puys

To continue the discussion other puys have started on the interview question, one from my side.

Should India continue the peace talk with Pakistan given the humiliation in past? Considering the arguments discussed for question of Good Karma/Bad Karma, what should be India's strategy?

Dvictory.

My views are:

Q.1 In that context of time, location and circumstances, it was not a bad karma. The Pandavas and Kauravas were at war, in a battlefield, and the Kauravas had unjustly taken the kingdom of the Pandavas. Also, the Pandavas had exhausted the other options like peaceful negotiations. They had also toned down their demand of the extent of their kingdom to 5 villages but the Kauravas did not accede to their demand. Also, in those days there was no concept of International Court of Justice to mediate between countries or kingdoms. So the only option available to them was war and war is never peaceful and definitely not so with the wicked Kauravas.

Q2. Define myself in a single word : Optimistic.

good one...

keep discussing other issues ... remember abundance mentality :)

Don't ask what is abundance mentality ...figure it out..

My views are:

Q.1 In that context of time, location and circumstances, it was not a bad karma. The Pandavas and Kauravas were at war, in a battlefield, and the Kauravas had unjustly taken the kingdom of the Pandavas. Also, the Pandavas had exhausted the other options like peaceful negotiations. They had also toned down their demand of the extent of their kingdom to 5 villages but the Kauravas did not accede to their demand. Also, in those days there was no concept of International Court of Justice to mediate between countries or kingdoms. So the only option available to them was war and war is never peaceful and definitely not so with the wicked Kauravas.

Q2. Define myself in a single word : Optimistic.

My Views are:

Theme of Bhagwat Gita is that Goal is more important than means.
When Krishna tells Arjuna that he has to win the war and in order to do that he has to kill few people. I dont think its about benefit of majority but its about achieving your goal. Another thing is what is morally correct should be achieved irrespective of the means you have to take to make it possible.

One more Question:
Q. Define yourself in one word ?

Hi,

I have my interview scheduled for 27th Aug. Does SPJIMR provide guest house facility or any other accommodation facility for people attending the interviews?

Thanks,
Arun.

dreaminvasion Says

Has anyone received confirmation from AdCom yet on telephonic interview date/time?

Guys, hold on your guns. telephonic interviews schedule would be sent out once face-to-face round is over.

Hello rishi
my doubt is- what should we carry as a proof of our job experience ?in my case I can only produce my pay slips(one recent and one old which indicate my date of joining the company) , I joined my company in 2004 and I dont have my joining/offer letter with me, and it is difficult to get experience certificate from HR department in my company because they fear attrition . please guide



Thank you.

Many companies issue "Bona-fide Employee" document for getting gas connection, taking professional membership etc. It may not be difficult for you to get it from your HR.

Hi Seniors

Can you tell if anyone from the current Finance batch is doing Industry internship abroad ? Are there international placements ?

Regards

The Finance batch started in 2010. The Internship process has just started and Placements are in Nov-Dec. It's too early to answer this one.

Hey Rishi,

In my job experience i have mentioned that i m topper of confirmation test for 2007 batch and also i have mentioned the marks of my annual appraisal...

but bank is not ready to give me proof for it , even though it is truth..
what should i do about it? should i mail S.P.JAIN to arrange it from my bank , but there is problem in this too... i ahvenot taken permission from my bank to apply for s.p.jain . should i take the permission now to appear for the interview and mail S.P.Jain to arrange these two proofs from my bank.

Has anyone received confirmation from AdCom yet on telephonic interview date/time?

Good or bad karma depends on the purpose for which the action is undertaken. If the end result is for the benefit of the majority then it should be termed as a good karma, but if done with a selfish motive/ personal gain then it is a bad karma.

Here Krishna, adviced arjun to kill his relatives cause the kauravas in the first place had triggered the war and had tricked pandavas on many occasions (personal gain in this case). wat krishna adviced was just to uphold the path of a warrior and to follow the duties of the war which ethically was right and hence, a good karma.

At rest: your views please!!! :-)

My Views are:

Theme of Bhagwat Gita is that Goal is more important than means.
When Krishna tells Arjuna that he has to win the war and in order to do that he has to kill few people. I dont think its about benefit of majority but its about achieving your goal. Another thing is what is morally correct should be achieved irrespective of the means you have to take to make it possible.

One more Question:
Q. Define yourself in one word ?

You are right Sam.

I read many threads and came across some interesting questions asked in SP Jain interviews.

One of them is ..

Q. Krishna asked Arjuna to kill his relatives (Kauravas) in Mahabharta. Was that a good Karma or bad karma ?

Give your replies.

Good or bad karma depends on the purpose for which the action is undertaken. If the end result is for the benefit of the majority then it should be termed as a good karma, but if done with a selfish motive/ personal gain then it is a bad karma.

Here Krishna, adviced arjun to kill his relatives cause the kauravas in the first place had triggered the war and had tricked pandavas on many occasions (personal gain in this case). wat krishna adviced was just to uphold the path of a warrior and to follow the duties of the war which ethically was right and hence, a good karma.

At rest: your views please!!!

You are right Sam.

I read many threads and came across some interesting questions asked in SP Jain interviews.

One of them is ..

Q. Krishna asked Arjuna to kill his relatives (Kauravas) in Mahabharta. Was that a good Karma or bad karma ?

Give your replies.

We encourage discussion among the applicants to trigger the thought process.

Folks,
It's extremely important for you all to use this forum to discuss amongst yourself the various topics/issues - questions on which may be asked in the interviews.

As of now, there is absolutely zilch movement in this regard.

S/

You are right Sam.

I read many threads and came across some interesting questions asked in SP Jain interviews.

One of them is ..

Q. Krishna asked Arjuna to kill his relatives (Kauravas) in Mahabharta. Was that a good Karma or bad karma ?

Give your replies.

rishikesh15 Says

It's strange that you do not have appointment or offer letter..you can ask for the same even now telling your HR that there is no such letter received by you / you lost it. Experience certificate at this stage may be difficult to get , but Appointment Letter / Offer Letter + Last 3 payslips should do for the proof.

Me too have same problem. I have my offer letter and I am in same company since starting of my career. But I cant get experience certi. I hope salary slips will do ?

All those (Xerox copies) documents as a proof of your experience, academics, and achievements

Hi,
What all documents do I need to carry on the day of Interview?

Regards
Arun

rishikesh15 Says

It's advisable to arrive at Mumbai day before your interview.

Hi There,

I am planning to apply for PGPM program at SP Jain mumbai next year. What GMAT score would be considered safe for admission into this program?

-Manish

psatti212 Says

Any hotels (affordable) available near spjain (I will be arriving one day before my interview) so that I can plan my stay

It's advisable to arrive at Mumbai day before your interview.

sanjay_dce Says

will my XAT-2008 score will be considered? i have a high XAT score 98%ile. i am yet to submit my Gmat score which is relatively low 630. please suggest

XAT 2008 will not be considered.. you need to use your GMAT score for this admission cycle unless you have CAT2009 or XAT 2010 score.

Hi Seniors

Can you tell if anyone from the current Finance batch is doing Industry internship abroad ? Are there international placements ?

Regards

There are a few students going abroad for internships. Placements are yet to begin.

Hello rishi
my doubt is- what should we carry as a proof of our job experience ?in my case I can only produce my pay slips(one recent and one old which indicate my date of joining the company) , I joined my company in 2004 and I dont have my joining/offer letter with me, and it is difficult to get experience certificate from HR department in my company because they fear attrition . please guide



Thank you.

It's strange that you do not have appointment or offer letter..you can ask for the same even now telling your HR that there is no such letter received by you / you lost it. Experience certificate at this stage may be difficult to get , but Appointment Letter / Offer Letter + Last 3 payslips should do for the proof.

In reverse order -

1. I would suggest you try to get the experience certificate. Personally I would not advise you to use salary slip as a proof of experience.

2. Group interview shall involve a group of 4-5 people being interviewed by a panel of 2-3 professors. Generally the same question is posed to each person in random order. Be precise and ensure you listen to other candidates. Maintain a positive body language.

3. No questions on internship/placements shall be entertained by me.

S/

Hi Seniors

Can you tell if anyone from the current Finance batch is doing Industry internship abroad ? Are there international placements ?

Regards

Hi,

Can anyone elaborate the Group interview process? It will be really helpful.

The following needs to be carried as per ADCOM:
2 passport sized photographs
Photo identification (DL/PAN card/Voters ID/Passport)
CAT/XAT hall ticket OR GMAT score card (those who have submitted thier score)

Hello rishi
my doubt is- what should we carry as a proof of our job experience ?in my case I can only produce my pay slips(one recent and one old which indicate my date of joining the company) , I joined my company in 2004 and I dont have my joining/offer letter with me, and it is difficult to get experience certificate from HR department in my company because they fear attrition . please guide



Thank you.

Hi ,

I submitted my profile sheet yesterday(16th Aug) around 3 pm , but haven't got any confirmation mail regarding successful submission :(
Anybody with same fate ?

Have mailed adcom about the same, reply awaited.

Did got confirmation mail today from adcom....so u also will receive the same in some time...

will my XAT-2008 score will be considered? i have a high XAT score 98%ile. i am yet to submit my Gmat score which is relatively low 630. please suggest

psatti212 Says

Any hotels (affordable) available near spjain (I will be arriving one day before my interview) so that I can plan my stay

there is no cheap hotel close to Institute. You can check out a few close to the Andheri stn(both East side exit and West exit).

For guys, there is one A/C dorm on the east exit, close to the Arsaa Hotel(Teli gully). Not more than 2 mins walking from the stn. They charge close to 400 per night. Few of my classmates stayed there last time.

Most of the other hotels are available on travel portals. You can also check for deals on Inasraa.com

All the best for your interviews.

Any hotels (affordable) available near spjain (I will be arriving one day before my interview) so that I can plan my stay

The Mumbai domestic airport is ~6 kms from the institute. During office-time (730-1030 AM), it would take you around 30-40 odd minutes to reach the institute.
Form the airport, Pre-paid taxi would cost you 150 bucks. If u take an auto (no pre paid counter), they'd charge you close to 80 bucks.
No-one knows SPJAIN, ask them to take you to Bhavan's college in Andheri west. At the Bhavan's college entrance, ask the security guard about SPJAIN.

If your reporting time is 1130, then all formalities might get over max by 5PM.

Any hotels (affordable) available near spjain (I will be arriving one day before my interview) so that I can plan my stay

Can any body tell how to upload my GMAT score (as there is no link provided in the site for up loading )

Hi ,

I submitted my profile sheet yesterday(16th Aug) around 3 pm , but haven't got any confirmation mail regarding successful submission :(
Anybody with same fate ?

Have mailed adcom about the same, reply awaited.

it's not automated, so it would take its sweet time. No need to get bothered.

Hi, I have scheduled my interview on 28th August at 11:30 AM.
Planning to take early morning flight from Kolkata.
Please let me know if anyone is travelling from Kolkata on the same day.
Also how much time does it take from domestic airport ?
Can I plan to return on the same day? Please help.

The Mumbai domestic airport is ~6 kms from the institute. During office-time (730-1030 AM), it would take you around 30-40 odd minutes to reach the institute.
Form the airport, Pre-paid taxi would cost you 150 bucks. If u take an auto (no pre paid counter), they'd charge you close to 80 bucks.
No-one knows SPJAIN, ask them to take you to Bhavan's college in Andheri west. At the Bhavan's college entrance, ask the security guard about SPJAIN.

If your reporting time is 1130, then all formalities might get over max by 5PM.

@Sam_S: Do we need to cover any international news as well? what specific topics are asked during interview?

hey..

what all current affair topics is everybody brushing up on..

some topics- direct tax code,petrol price hikes , commonwealth games,
railways accidents recently ,honour killings, kashmir upheaval..

Guys, do add to the list , it would benefit all preparing for the interviews...

Few additions:
- Maoist violence
- Government Mandate on interception of telecom services (Blackberry,Google,Skype)
- Superbug and its origin
- Successor to Ratan Tata
- Leh flash floods

Folks,
It's extremely important for you all to use this forum to discuss amongst yourself the various topics/issues - questions on which may be asked in the interviews.

As of now, there is absolutely zilch movement in this regard.

S/

hey..

what all current affair topics is everybody brushing up on..

some topics- direct tax code,petrol price hikes , commonwealth games,
railways accidents recently ,honour killings, kashmir upheaval..

Guys, do add to the list , it would benefit all preparing for the interviews...

Last year no of people short listed were 438 and this year the no is 379, so this time it is less by good 60 no. Correct me if I am wrong here ....
what can be inferred from this . and also I believe total intake will be more this year than the others .. Can someone throw some light on this ?

There is no point in analysing numbers so much. Shortlisting depends on many factors including quality of applications each year.

If you are shortlisted, just concentrate on interview prep. and hope for the best.

Best of luck !

Hi, I have scheduled my interview on 28th August at 11:30 AM.
Planning to take early morning flight from Kolkata.
Please let me know if anyone is travelling from Kolkata on the same day.
Also how much time does it take from domestic airport ?
Can I plan to return on the same day? Please help.

Sent my profile sheet a minute ago. feel releived now the wait starts.

All the best for the interview.

DesiresStern Says

I got in touch with the admissions office on 13-Aug. They have communicated that the date for the telephonic interview is yet to be decided. I think TI is going to happen after the on-campus interviews.

its typically after a week, once they are done with the face-to-face interviews of other candidates.
they'd fix an appointment, give u the institute's number and u'd be supposed to call

I got in touch with the admissions office on 13-Aug. They have communicated that the date for the telephonic interview is yet to be decided. I think TI is going to happen after the on-campus interviews.

my post got lost some place in the midst of other posts
has anyone received any communication for telephonic interview till date?

Lot of people have added their interview experiences at SPJ at PG but all are for two year course. I hope pattern of questions may remain same.

Any experiences in PGPM ....please share the link.

Thanks.

- A personal interview ( 1 faculty + 1 alumni/ Industry person) : To gauge how much of what u've stated in your CV applies. What kind of clarity u have in mind for future roles.

- group interview (moderated by faculty..not the fish-market GD) : how well can you build on ideas, how structured is your thinking, how updated are u on matters of national and international importance.

For doing a One-YR MBA(Finance) for an IT guy, you need real good reasons for it. Changing from IT to Finance via a 1-yr MBA is not a great idea.
If you are really interested, take up 2-yr MBA in Finance & do CFA along with it.

Cheers!!

Hi Rishi,

First of all i would like to thank u ppl for helping out the PGPM-2011 aspirant's.

It would great if u ppl evaluate my profile. I'm planning to apply next yr i.e. for PGPM-2012 ( Finance).

1- 10th : 80.13%(Mahar'tra-Board)
2- 12th : 66.8 % (UP Board)
3- B.Tech: 72.90 % (Comp-Sci)
4- Just taken GMAT-660 (Q-48/V-33). I'm planning to retake as i believe i can get in the range of 700-710.(Ur i/ps r required..is this score ok OR should i go for 2nd attempt..)

5- Working, as a Team Lead, in a leading s/w company since Jun-2006.(Total Exp-4.3 yrs till date)
6- Very good reputation within team and higher mgmt.
7- Won many awards for implementing various pratices/solutions.From past 2.5yrs i'm working on an application that is related to calculation of commisison of various customers of a Telecom firm based in UK.

8- Active member of company's social forum.
9- Actively involved in Wild-Life conservation activities promoted by city zoo.
10- Very soon join the CRY and UN's environment forum.
11- Planning to apply for Finance related certified progms (NSE certified)
12- In addition to my job obligations i'm actively involved in my cousins s/w firm ( i'm taking care of company finance and involved in devising marketing strategies...) .

What proof doc's i will have to submit in case i get a call (e.g. Volunteer activity certificate,Part time involvement in cousin's firm..etc)

Please give ur feedback and provide additional input to improve my profile.

Rgds,
brijesh

Hi Rishi,

it would be gr8 if provide some inputs abt my profile and retaking of GMAT....

waiting for ur response.

regds,
brijesh

forgive me for the silliest question asked.

The last question in the profile sheet asks -- have you applied for MBA earlier?

I am assuming the question means whether you have applied to any MBA program in any school before.

or is it have you applied for MBA in spjain before? They have asked for explanation if your answer is no.

Hi

do we need to change to name of profile sheet document to our registration id and then send.

Thanks
VB

I just named file by my name and mailed it. I feel it will be comfortable for Adcom team if we will send it by our names or by ID.

Hi Rishi,

First of all i would like to thank u ppl for helping out the PGPM-2011 aspirant's.

It would great if u ppl evaluate my profile. I'm planning to apply next yr i.e. for PGPM-2012 ( Finance).

1- 10th : 80.13%(Mahar'tra-Board)
2- 12th : 66.8 % (UP Board)
3- B.Tech: 72.90 % (Comp-Sci)
4- Just taken GMAT-660 (Q-48/V-33). I'm planning to retake as i believe i can get in the range of 700-710.(Ur i/ps r required..is this score ok OR should i go for 2nd attempt..)

5- Working, as a Team Lead, in a leading s/w company since Jun-2006.(Total Exp-4.3 yrs till date)
6- Very good reputation within team and higher mgmt.
7- Won many awards for implementing various pratices/solutions.From past 2.5yrs i'm working on an application that is related to calculation of commisison of various customers of a Telecom firm based in UK.

8- Active member of company's social forum.
9- Actively involved in Wild-Life conservation activities promoted by city zoo.
10- Very soon join the CRY and UN's environment forum.
11- Planning to apply for Finance related certified progms (NSE certified)
12- In addition to my job obligations i'm actively involved in my cousins s/w firm ( i'm taking care of company finance and involved in devising marketing strategies...) .

What proof doc's i will have to submit in case i get a call (e.g. Volunteer activity certificate,Part time involvement in cousin's firm..etc)

Please give ur feedback and provide additional input to improve my profile.

Rgds,
brijesh

Brijesh

Just one thing i would like to say about your profile is - You can work full time in your cousin's s/w company ....it will give a strong boost to your profile. They encourage entrepreneurship.

...ankuR

Hi Rishi,

First of all i would like to thank u ppl for helping out the PGPM-2011 aspirant's.

It would great if u ppl evaluate my profile. I'm planning to apply next yr i.e. for PGPM-2012 ( Finance).

1- 10th : 80.13%(Mahar'tra-Board)
2- 12th : 66.8 % (UP Board)
3- B.Tech: 72.90 % (Comp-Sci)
4- Just taken GMAT-660 (Q-48/V-33). I'm planning to retake as i believe i can get in the range of 700-710.(Ur i/ps r required..is this score ok OR should i go for 2nd attempt..)

5- Working, as a Team Lead, in a leading s/w company since Jun-2006.(Total Exp-4.3 yrs till date)
6- Very good reputation within team and higher mgmt.
7- Won many awards for implementing various pratices/solutions.From past 2.5yrs i'm working on an application that is related to calculation of commisison of various customers of a Telecom firm based in UK.

8- Active member of company's social forum.
9- Actively involved in Wild-Life conservation activities promoted by city zoo.
10- Very soon join the CRY and UN's environment forum.
11- Planning to apply for Finance related certified progms (NSE certified)
12- In addition to my job obligations i'm actively involved in my cousins s/w firm ( i'm taking care of company finance and involved in devising marketing strategies...) .

What proof doc's i will have to submit in case i get a call (e.g. Volunteer activity certificate,Part time involvement in cousin's firm..etc)

Please give ur feedback and provide additional input to improve my profile.

Rgds,
brijesh

Hi

do we need to change to name of profile sheet document to our registration id and then send.

Thanks
VB

also has anyone received any communication for telephonic interview till date?

Whats is that online test(Psychometric Test) as mentioned in the last year thread. Do we have any such thing this year. I have come across any such info so far on mail/pg forum this year/ SP Jain website.
Can anyone clarify.

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/international-indian-mba-schools-accepting/38340-1-yr-pgpm-spjain-student-114.html

above is the link to last year's thread. refer this for interview experiences.

debrief:

- How will your IT work exp help in Marketing?
- You are a IT guy -- why are you going for Mktg?
- honest salesman v/s dishonest ( but with higher sales ) - you are of which type?
- what kind of books you read? ( business, economictimes)
- What measures are taken by govt to overcome recession? ( could not answer completely)
- Diff betn Octroi and Excise tax? (could not give exact definitions)
- do you invest in shares ?
- do you read religious books?
- What is the main message of Gita? ( good karma / bad karma )
- Why did Krishna tell Arjuna to kill his relatives - is it not a bad karma?

25 mins total - done .

more such experiences on following link:

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/international-indian-mba-schools-accepting/38340-1-yr-pgpm-spjain-student-127.html

Last year no of people short listed were 438 and this year the no is 379, so this time it is less by good 60 no. Correct me if I am wrong here ....
what can be inferred from this . and also I believe total intake will be more this year than the others .. Can someone throw some light on this ?

Lot of people have added their interview experiences at SPJ at PG but all are for two year course. I hope pattern of questions may remain same.

Any experiences in PGPM ....please share the link.

Thanks.

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/international-indian-mba-schools-accepting/38340-1-yr-pgpm-spjain-student-114.html

above is the link to last year's thread. refer this for interview experiences.

Lot of people have added their interview experiences at SPJ at PG but all are for two year course. I hope pattern of questions may remain same.

Any experiences in PGPM ....please share the link.

Thanks.

We are waiting for our immediate seniors to post their experiences , not only we want to know the question put up by the panel, we also wanted to know the answers of our seniors, how did they tackle difficult situations etc etc..

Rajshiri, Rishikesh, Sam ..n other seniors.. plz come out with the answers

Lot of people have added their interview experiences at SPJ at PG but all are for two year course. I hope pattern of questions may remain same.

Any experiences in PGPM ....please share the link.

Thanks.