Hi,

I am new to this forum and would like to start with thanking everybody who has taken initiative to help the future aspirants like me.

My profile :
Work X - 6 years by Mar 2010 (3.5 Years USA)/ Working in a leading IT Company for a fortune 500 client as Project lead and Business Analyst.
GMAT - 690
BE - 72% (First Class Distinction)
XII - 88%
X - 81%
Good involvement in extra curricular activities and recipient of many awards at work.

These are the question for existing GMP candidates at XLRI.
1) Your 2 cents about my chances for making it to GMP next year, given the above profile.
2) While applying, do we need to send the score report from Pearson to XLRI or we can just copy the test takers score report and mail it with other documents? I am asking this because it was unclear in the instructions given on the website.

Thanks for all your help!!

yes this is what the ad in "times of india" says

adabass Says

It says that a candidate "must have at least five years of relevant managerial experience as on March 31, 2009 after completion of graduation". Do they mean March 31, 2010?

It says that a candidate "must have at least five years of relevant managerial experience as on March 31, 2009 after completion of graduation". Do they mean March 31, 2010?

Hi Guys,

Admissions are open for GMP. Please see the link below.
Admissions through GMAT- XLRI Jamshedpur.

I hope this will clarify some of your questions.

About Placement, Like IIMS and ISB , XLRI was also affected by economy. We are in the process of posting the placement data in the website. Please bear with us.

Thanks
Sanjeev Reddy
GMP Class of 2010,XLRI,Jamshedpur
Landline-0657-3982659
Cell-91-9973763379
Colloborative Blog: XLRI GMP Class of 2010 Collaborative Blog

Hi
Can anyone tell me the details about the dates by when we need to apply for this course.

Thanks

Hi
Can anyone tell me the details about the dates by when we need to apply for this course.

Thanks

Hi,

I am planning to apply for the XLRI GMP programme for the 2010-11 session I had few queries, but before that please have my brief profile:

1) WorkEx - 5 Years 1 Month as on March 2010, working in leading manufacturing company as ERP projects lead.
2) International Experience - 0.6 years
3) Engg in IT : 74.5 %
4) XIIth : 77.6 %
5) Xth : 69.57 %
6) Extracurr : Get awards at work and participated in inter school sports.

I have the following queries:

1) In my 5 years work experience, i was in full time Contract job for 9 months. Is there any problem with 9 months contract job?
After contract job over, i was unemployed for 2 months. Will it have any impact on my profile ?

2) In my 5 years work experience, i am having project management profile for past 2.5 Years. Is it OK ?

3) What are my chances with the above profile.

4) Any advise on minimum XAT percentile score required for GMP. Will there be sectional cutoff for each section like DI,VA & QA.

5) Can i get education loan for fees. Is it easy to get loan ?

Thanks in advance for your advise :)

Vijayant

Again some very quick questions

1. What was the placement status ?
2. When we talk about GMP , what roles have been offered to the people out there , who opted for the placement ?
3. When we talk about the fees :
Fees
Each participant in this programme will be charged Rs 9.65 Lakhs which will include tuition fees and other academic necessities, and expenses for Boarding & Lodging and International exposure. Along with the fees the participant will be required to deposit an additional refundable amount of Rs. 25,000/-. The above fees are payable in four installments at the beginning of each term. First installment is Rs. 3,71,000, (including refundable deposits) second installment is Rs. 2,45,000, third installment is Rs. 2,35,000 and the Fourth installment is Rs. 1,39,000.


Is this still the one or there are changes ?

@Rakesh-
Yes, thats true. Placement assistance is only available to folks who have put in papers.

@AK_In
The advt for XL is generally out by Nov. You might wanna check XL website occassionaly or keep watching this thread for news when it comes out.

@Rakesh
Your profile is good. Try and add value to your current profile to differentiate yourself.
Last time, the adcom went for personal interv. in Chicago. All US admission seekers were asked to come there.


@Rakesh (another one )
Since you are little short of 5 yrs eligibility reqt., you should talk to adcom once the admission notification is out before applying.

@padfoot
You have good profile.
Check out previous posts in the same thread for placement statistics.
There is no summer placement, but there is 3 week international immersion program. 2009 students went to Australia, US, France besides some who went for training in Indian firms.

@united
When is the advertisement expected to be out for 2010 program....
Nov. though exact date not known.

What are the specialisations offered....
Check XL website for details. For reference, 2009 batch had 16 electives to choose from options ranging in Finance, HR, Operations, Strategy, Systems, Marketing etc.

what is the lowest and highest gmat score ( i am worried about the lowest!) ..
Not very sure, but the range was close to 660-760 .

what is the expected return on investment in mere monetary terms (lowest and highest salaries of previous batch)...
Check placement data in previous posts.

is international experience mandatory.....
No


@metallurgix
You have a good chance because of your unique field.
However, I would sugest to try improve your GMAT score, if possible.

Hi,
I was going through some of the other blogs and got to know that XLRI does not permit people on study leave to appear for placements. Can you please clarify this.

Thanks,
Rakesh

@AK_In
The advt for XL is generally out by Nov. You might wanna check XL website occassionaly or keep watching this thread for news when it comes out.

@Rakesh
Your profile is good. Try and add value to your current profile to differentiate yourself.
Last time, the adcom went for personal interv. in Chicago. All US admission seekers were asked to come there.


@Rakesh (another one )
Since you are little short of 5 yrs eligibility reqt., you should talk to adcom once the admission notification is out before applying.

@padfoot
You have good profile.
Check out previous posts in the same thread for placement statistics.
There is no summer placement, but there is 3 week international immersion program. 2009 students went to Australia, US, France besides some who went for training in Indian firms.

@united
When is the advertisement expected to be out for 2010 program....
Nov. though exact date not known.

What are the specialisations offered....
Check XL website for details. For reference, 2009 batch had 16 electives to choose from options ranging in Finance, HR, Operations, Strategy, Systems, Marketing etc.

what is the lowest and highest gmat score ( i am worried about the lowest!) ..
Not very sure, but the range was close to 660-760 .

what is the expected return on investment in mere monetary terms (lowest and highest salaries of previous batch)...
Check placement data in previous posts.

is international experience mandatory.....
No


@metallurgix
You have a good chance because of your unique field.
However, I would sugest to try improve your GMAT score, if possible.

Hi,
I am planning to apply for the XLRI-GMP programme and following are my details:

>GMAT (a terrible 660)
>7 years of total exp. 5 in IT and 2 in BPO
>2.5 yrs of Intl exp
>EC: Good
>Degree: 74%

Do i stand a chance? Please advice.....

Thanks,
Satish

Your GMAT score might be a constraint ! Try and see if you can improve this in second attempt.

Hi
I am having around 10 years of WE in automotive supply chain as a metallurgist...have worked with companies like Toyota , GM...
BE (Metallurgy)-NIT
EC-Good
GMAT-650:shocked:...
Do I have any chance

Hi....Thanks for

Hi Sameer

I would really appreciate if you could help with the following queries that I have...

When is the advertisement expected to be out for 2010 program....

What are the specialisations offered.... what is the lowest and highest gmat score ( i am worried about the lowest!) what is the expected return on investment in mere monetary terms (lowest and highest salaries of previous batch)... is international experience mandatory.....

Hi ,
Want to know what my chances are
1. Experience: 6 years by June 2010
2. WorkEx: India navratana PSU and currently in leading IB as an Associate
3. Education: BE and Masters in Economics
4. NGO: Run a charitable trust in my home town for education of poor Girls
5. GMAT: 730
6. Extra Curricular: Various National level prices in Debate, Skillful Writing and Paper Presentation ,also represented my company in regional level business games competition

Apart from this if someone can throw some light as to what were the placement scenarios and also wrt the summer placement. What were the average salary and what were the posts offered ?

Another Rakesh Here:
Here is my profile:

Education: B.Tech, from one of the IIITs of India
Work Exp: Will complete 4.9 yrs of work exp In March '2010
Internation Exp: 1 year
Gmat: 700

Can I apply to XLRI GMP ?


Thanks,
Rakesh

Hi,

Request you to please evaluate my profile for XLRI GMP 2010 admission.

Educational Background - Mechanical Engg from NITK Surathkal (2003)

Experience - 6.6 years in IT industry (by Mar 2010)
Current Role - Project Lead (Have been in lead roles since last 4 years)
Location - USA
Total Overseas Experience - 3.6 years
GMAT - 700
ECs - Involved in some charity work, paper presentations during college.

Also since I am currently deputed in USA, will it be possible for me to have a telephonic interview.


Thanks a lot for your help.
Rakesh

Hi,
I am planning to apply for the XLRI-GMP programme and following are my details:

>GMAT (a terrible 660)
>7 years of total exp. 5 in IT and 2 in BPO
>2.5 yrs of Intl exp
>EC: Good
>Degree: 74%

Do i stand a chance? Please advice.....

Thanks,
Satish

Hello Puys,

I am interested in GMP 2011 programme.

My brif profile is
710/ 6 yrs exp in Energy industry/ MS/ BE rank holder/ EC ~ above average.

I was looking through XLRI- GMP website...but I couldn't find any details of application deadlines or procedures for 2011 batch...

current batch students, any idea when XLRI is planning to start the application process.

Hi,

Thanks for taking the initiative of helping us in resolving the queries. I have one following query regarding which i need your help:

I will have 4.7 years of experience by March 2010 out of which 2 years would be of lead profile. As per the eligibility criteria, the XLRI requires the candidate to have minimum of 5 years experience.

Would the admission committee consider my application based on the information mentioned above.

Request you to answer the query so that i can identify the number of colleges that i should apply to.

Thanks in advance,
cbhan.

Hi Cbhan,

I am not very sure about it. But my gut feeling says that it would be difficult for you to get shortlisted.

Thanks
Sanjeev Reddy
GMP Class of 2010,XLRI,Jamshedpur
Colloborative Blog: XLRI GMP Class of 2010 Collaborative Blog

Hi,

I will be having 4 years of work experience in IT by may 2010 end...So I complete 5 years of work experience only by may 2011. But Going by the minimum criteria for GMP, If Im correct I shud be having 5 years of exp by march (2011) itself. Does it mean I become eligible for GMP only in 2012.......
In this scenario, considering tht the avg workex is 7.5 for GMP wud it be prudent for me to target the flagship BM programme in the next 2years or wait for 3-4 more years and target GMP(when i will be having a comfortable 7 years)....

At the bottomline , my dilemma is wid 4 years of exp and with me becoming eligible only in 2012 for GMP wud it be ideal to go 4 BM even with 4 -5 yrs of workex or wud it be too much of exp for BM prog tht I better focus on GMP

Please advise me

Thanks,
Techno Freak

Hi Techno Freak,
You are correct in saying that XLRI will shortlist only those students who have 5 years of workex and in some cases it might relax 1 or 2 months.

Now on your question on whether you should join GMP or BM, I can just give you some thoughts but not advise.

(1) There are people in BM too who have 4-5 years work ex , but they are very few in number.
(2) The Advantage in GMP programme is the class room discussion. People have so much to contribute in our classes, that its always interactive. There can be no lecture in GMP where there is a monologue.
(3) BM programme have mostly people having 1-2 years work ex or mostly freshers. They have an advantage that they have 2 years to figure out about things. They have more time to switch their careers.

I hope this helps.


Thanks
Sanjeev Reddy
GMP Class of 2010,XLRI,Jamshedpur
Colloborative Blog: XLRI GMP Class of 2010 Collaborative Blog

Hi,

I will be having 4 years of work experience in IT by may 2010 end...So I complete 5 years of work experience only by may 2011. But Going by the minimum criteria for GMP, If Im correct I shud be having 5 years of exp by march (2011) itself. Does it mean I become eligible for GMP only in 2012.......
In this scenario, considering tht the avg workex is 7.5 for GMP wud it be prudent for me to target the flagship BM programme in the next 2years or wait for 3-4 more years and target GMP(when i will be having a comfortable 7 years)....

At the bottomline , my dilemma is wid 4 years of exp and with me becoming eligible only in 2012 for GMP wud it be ideal to go 4 BM even with 4 -5 yrs of workex or wud it be too much of exp for BM prog tht I better focus on GMP

Please advise me

Thanks,
Techno Freak

Hi,

Thanks for taking the initiative of helping us in resolving the queries. I have one following query regarding which i need your help:

I will have 4.7 years of experience by March 2010 out of which 2 years would be of lead profile. As per the eligibility criteria, the XLRI requires the candidate to have minimum of 5 years experience.

Would the admission committee consider my application based on the information mentioned above.

Request you to answer the query so that i can identify the number of colleges that i should apply to.

Thanks in advance,
cbhan.

Hi Kaushik,

I am planning to apply for the XLRI GMP programme for the 2010-11 season. I had a few queries, but before that my brief profile:

1) WorkEx almost 6 years as of August 2009 in a Leading IT consulting firm
2) International Experience 1.5 years at various locations of UK and canada
3) GMAT scores 700 (in both first and secind attempts). Last one give yesterday.
4) Engg : 73.7 %
5)XIIth : 70.8 %
6) Xth : 78 %
7) Extracurrics: SO-SO


I have the following queries:

1) When will the admission process begin for the 2010-11 session
2) What are my chances with the above profile
3) During the GMAT I have selected XLRI as one of the 5 colleges where Pearson Vue will send across my GMAT scores. Can I expect a call from the adcomm once they receive the scores, or I have to apply first ?

Sorry, I can't help but ask, are you by any chance from TCS Kolkata, BIPL Bldg ??

I have 6 years of exp, completely in a development role in a prod dev company, and no managerial experience. And a GMAT of 720.
What are my chances ?

Hello 'waiwai',

XLRI is not very strict on 5 years of Managerial Experience, but said that, you would surely be tested for those qualities during your admission process, based on your interviews and essays.

All the best!

I have 6 years of exp, completely in a development role in a prod dev company, and no managerial experience. And a GMAT of 720.
What are my chances ?

Hi Waiwai,
You have a good GMAT score and I would suggest you to definately apply. Are you an international applicant? I think XLRI understands that most of the IT people from US are generallly consultants. There are people in our batch who were working as a project lead and some consultants from US.I dont think lack of managerial expeirence will work against you.


Thanks
Sanjeev Reddy
GMP Class of 2010,XLRI,Jamshedpur
Colloborative Blog: XLRI GMP Class of 2010 Collaborative Blog

How much internation work ex? What is the median GMAT score of XLRI, Whats your score in X, XII and college, how many EC's? How much hours do you spend on EC's in a month? How confident are you about your goals and recommendations on a scale of 10. Do you work in IT?

I have 6 years of exp, completely in a development role in a prod dev company, and no managerial experience. And a GMAT of 720.
What are my chances ?

Hi,
Is 5 yrs of experience is mandatory as a manager, or one needs to have overall experience of 5+ yrs.

I'm a project lead with 8+ expr in major telecom software organization, handling a team but not as manager only in technical areas.

My profile.
GMAT=710(Q48,V39, AWA Awaiting)
B.E(E&C;)=Average(CGPA of 2.5/4.0).
12th=Average.
Extra-Curricular=Few Accolades in Olympiads in schools and paper presentation in college. Liitle accolades in Sports.No NGO work expr. but donated for Parikrma(Bangalore based ngo foundation)

Looking at my profile what is the possibility of getting into this program.

Looking forward !

Thanx

Hi Ponds_ggn,
XLRI is not very strict on 5 years of MANAGERIAL Experience, so for example if a person has 6 years of experience and 2 years of managerial experience then he/she is elgible to apply to XLRI. Your profile looks good and you have a decent chance to get in XLRI for the GMP programme.

Thanks
Sanjeev Reddy
GMP Class of 2010,XLRI,Jamshedpur
Colloborative Blog: XLRI GMP Class of 2010 Collaborative Blog

Hi,
Is 5 yrs of experience is mandatory as a manager, or one needs to have overall experience of 5+ yrs.

I'm a project lead with 8+ expr in major telecom software organization, handling a team but not as manager only in technical areas.

My profile.
GMAT=710(Q48,V39, AWA Awaiting)
B.E(E&C;)=Average(CGPA of 2.5/4.0).
12th=Average.
Extra-Curricular=Few Accolades in Olympiads in schools and paper presentation in college. Liitle accolades in Sports.No NGO work expr. but donated for Parikrma(Bangalore based ngo foundation)

Looking at my profile what is the possibility of getting into this program.

Looking forward !

Thanx

i gave my gmat in nov,2007 . is my gmat valid for this years' app ?

Can confirm that XLRI only accepts GMAT scores which are not more than 2 years old.
Also can you throw some light on the placement for the 2009 batch.

The placement of last years batch 2008-09 was affected by the downturn/slowdown as was with all MBA programmes across India but we were able to place almost everyone till the last count came a few days back(yes it took a lot of effort and the placements had to be done on an extended basis).
This year the placecom has been built with innovation , lessons of last year and higher effort quotient as the backdrop.Things are looking up, the accenture tie up news(in the recent news articles) being one of them. we are confident to do far better than last year and I believe we are far well prepared on the resources and the mental front, last year actually the placecom was caught a bit unaware due to the slump, but this time we are confident the script is going to be far different and far better.

Will answer all questions above objectively when I circle back into PG tomorrow.

The batch is infact highly diverse including IT and consulting ,doctors, architects, BFSI, armed forces, enterprenuers, Manufacturing, PSUs. Non IT consists of around 40% of the batch which is better than many of our peer MBA programmes in India. The exact details will be posted soon. The average workex is 7.5 years with around 3.5 years as average international workex for more than 30 students.

Please let me know if you want to know anything specific.

Thanks for starting this thread. Some queries
1. When does the placement season ends and how have been the placements, if any till now. Is there a link that I could go to.
2. The xlri site still has forms for 2010 batch. I saw that there were two links for application forms. One if for NRI and one for others. Do you know why a difference?
3. International exposure - Do all students go through this or only few? Who pays for this experience.
4. Form submission - I see that it is a word document from last year. So we have to print it and mail? Can we attach GMAT scorecard along or it needs to be sent from mba.com

Can confirm that XLRI only accepts GMAT scores which are not more than 2 years old.
Also can you throw some light on the placement for the 2009 batch.

Could you give a general idea about your batch profile. And also the most attractive thing (dazzling) in each profile that made the final admission possible ?