IIM Calcutta PGPEX-VLM Batch 6 2012-2013 Admission Process & Beyond

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Hello Prospective Candidates, We are current students of PGPEX-VLM Batch 5. Please post your queries regarding the PGPEX-VLM course, admission process & any other relevant query. The admission process will start during October-Novem…

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Hello Prospective Candidates,

We are current students of PGPEX-VLM Batch 5.

Please post your queries regarding the PGPEX-VLM course, admission process & any other relevant query.

The admission process will start during October-November. Please keep a watch on the websites of IIM Calcutta, IIT Kanpur & IIT Madras for updates regarding the same.

Thanks,
PGPEX-VLM Batch 5

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Hello sir..
I am working with a PSU and will be just eligible in terms of work ex(5 yrs) in october'11. What are my chances of getting a call for the written test?? also throw some light on the Engineering aptitude section of the test? Can you cite certain questions from previous years exam on eng. apt. section , so that the pattern becomes more clear to us..

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Hello sir..
I am working with a PSU and will be just eligible in terms of work ex(5 yrs) in october'11. What are my chances of getting a call for the written test?? also throw some light on the Engineering aptitude section of the test? Can you cite certain questions from previous years exam on eng. apt. section , so that the pattern becomes more clear to us..



Hi yes you definitely stand a good chance. Please see the PGPEX-VLM IIM Calcutta website for the current batch diversity. Prepare well for the essays that you would have to fill in the application form.

The engineering aptitude test will be having basic engineering questions from all the fields of engineering. If you can study first year engineering books, that would be sufficient. The questions will test very basic fundamentals of engineering knowledge. The quant & verbal will not be that tough. We cannot quote questions because of policy issues. Last year test was conducted in IIT Kanpur. This year it will be conducted in IIT Madras.

Hope this helps. Please let us know if you have any other queries & All the best.

Thanks

PGPEX-VLM Batch 5
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Dear Seniors,

I am a chemical engineer working with a petrochemicals major in the manufacturing site as a field engineer. I will have 5 years of exp this sept. As a VLMP aspirant, I would be very pleased to know the chances/eligibility for my call for the written test. Pl guide me on the preparation for the exams, u may pl share your experiences and methods for prep.

Have a nice day!

Thanks and Regards,
[email protected]

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Dear Seniors,

I am a chemical engineer working with a petrochemicals major in the manufacturing site as a field engineer. I will have 5 years of exp this sept. As a VLMP aspirant, I would be very pleased to know the chances/eligibility for my call for the written test. Pl guide me on the preparation for the exams, u may pl share your experiences and methods for prep.

Have a nice day!

Thanks and Regards,
[email protected]


You stand a good chance. The current batch has about 10 students from oil&gas; / petrochem background. Prepare your application well including the essays( very important). The quant & verbal exams will be 1 grade below that of CAT level. The engineering aptitude will test very basic knowledge of all engineering streams (from computer science, electrical, electronics, mechanical, chemical & material science/metallurgy, civil etc). Suggest going through basics of all branches of engineering.

Regads

PGPEX-VLM Batch 5
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Hello VLMites,
I had attended the VLM interview on Dec 2009 and I was not shortlisted for that year. I didn't tried for last year due to personal reasons (IIMC is not providing family accomodation).
I have some queries regarding the course, fees etc.
1. How is the trend going in VLM batch? Are they coming to this course mainly for role change or for final placements?
2. How is the placements and what are the roles they r getting?
3. What is the fees for this year - 7 or 9 Lakhs?
4. Is there any industry sponsored people?
5. Does IIMC has any plans in future to accomodate the family for this course?
Thanks & Regards,
anna

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Hello VLMites,
I had attended the VLM interview on Dec 2009 and I was not shortlisted for that year. I didn't tried for last year due to personal reasons (IIMC is not providing family accomodation).
I have some queries regarding the course, fees etc.
1. How is the trend going in VLM batch? Are they coming to this course mainly for role change or for final placements?
2. How is the placements and what are the roles they r getting?
3. What is the fees for this year - 7 or 9 Lakhs?
4. Is there any industry sponsored people?
5. Does IIMC has any plans in future to accomodate the family for this course?
Thanks & Regards,
anna


Hi
1. Since most of the incoming students are from industry(shop floor) background, the focus is on role change. But placements are also important aspect that guides them.
2. For last years placements, the data is available in the website.
3. Fee for the current batch is 9L
4. Yes we have sponsored candidates in present batch. More details about batch profile is available in the website.
5. So far only PGPEX & few PGP students are provided with family accommodation. We do not have much information abt ur query as such. But u can call up IIMC & find out. Also note that the program is divided between 3 institutes & is highly travel intensive structure. All these aspects should be considered before taking decision.

Thanks

PGPEX-VLM Batch 5
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Dear seniors,
In the website it is mentioned that GMAT score could be furnished to substantiate the academics. how much beneficial it will be for one to have a good GMAT score even if one has a satisfactory academic profile?

Regards

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Dear seniors,
In the website it is mentioned that GMAT score could be furnished to substantiate the academics. how much beneficial it will be for one to have a good GMAT score even if one has a satisfactory academic profile?

Regards


Shortlisting for the written test & as well as for the program is based on the candidate's overall profile(acads+work ex + essays + written test performance + interview). If you have taken GMAT(optional) score then u can pride the details. A good GMAT score will definitely help in having a good overall profile, but it alone is not the sole criteria.

Thanks
PGPEX VLM Batch 5
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Hi seniors

Harsha here from oil & gas back ground with 4 yrs of work experience.I am interested in this course and want to know in detail regarding the pattern of admission in detail starting from any model qn papers to the interview format.Also i would like to ask u dat once we complete this course what sort of profiles does we aptly suit?I havd a Gmat score of 580 .I know dat its not a gud one.so can u guide me that do i need to improve on it and re write it to make my application strong or concentrate on the remaining aspects as i do have an year of time to be eligible.pls guide me.also tell me wat will be the impact created on the application with low gmat score?can u show me d path of few modrl essays

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Hi seniors

Harsha here from oil & gas back ground with 4 yrs of work experience.I am interested in this course and want to know in detail regarding the pattern of admission in detail starting from any model qn papers to the interview format.Also i would like to ask u dat once we complete this course what sort of profiles does we aptly suit?I havd a Gmat score of 580 .I know dat its not a gud one.so can u guide me that do i need to improve on it and re write it to make my application strong or concentrate on the remaining aspects as i do have an year of time to be eligible.pls guide me.also tell me wat will be the impact created on the application with low gmat score?can u show me d path of few modrl essays


Hi Harsha
The requirement for admission is that one should have 5yrs or more work-ex before the application due date is over. This has been the preliminary requirement for all the previous batches. Pls check if you satisfy this preliminary eligibility condition when the application opens.

If YES then the application will have 2-3 essays along with your acad & work-ex profile. The questions for the aptitude test will be a grade below the CAT level & that for the engineering aptitude will consist of basic engineering questions from all streams of engineering. GMAT score can be declared in your application form & your final admission selection will depend on your overall performance & hence will not depend on your GMAT score alone. Pls keep this in mind that your overall performance matters & one should not look at specific aspects of application alone. If you are shortlisted in the written test then the interview completely depends on the panel present. But pls prepare well for standard questions (like -why MBA, why this course, questions from your essays etc) & also questions from your work-ex.

Hope this helps
All the best

Regards
PGPEX-VLM Batch 5
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Thanks a lot for ur reply.

Could u guide me the path that will reach me out to model essays.I have an year left out for preparation for getting into this program so pls help me out.Anything more do I need to get more before facing the interview?Wat sort of attitude do the interviewers expect from the students facing the interview.Anything more regarding MBA.Pls give ur valuable sugessions:|

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dear all.. when does the application process starts for PGPEX-VLM....
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dear all.. when does the application process starts for PGPEX-VLM....


Hi Application Process for our batch started around Ist week of october and the written exam & interview was conducted in December.

You can expect for this year also that it would start during october.

We would keep you informed as & when we come to know about it.

Thanks

PGPEX VLM Batch 5
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Male, 23, Marine Engineer

GMAT : 720(Q51 V35)
TOEFL : 111

Under Graduate : From MERI(former DMET), Kolkata

Work Experience : I started working with Mitsui OSK Lines from September,2007 and switched over to NYK Shipmanagement in 2009.
I am currently working with NYK Shipmanagement and recently been promoted to the rank of 2nd Assistant Engineer.

So by April,12 my work experience would comprise 4 years 7 months onboard 5 different vessels, with different cargo, machinery, trade and routes.
As my job required me to work in international waters and trade between different companies, my international experience is almost the same as well and I have visited 5 out 7 continents ( except Africa & South America) and more than 50 countries.
I had been working in Japanese companies( MOL & NYK, being the largest and second largest shipping companies of the world respectively), onboard vessels with foreign owner and foreign flag, with multinational officers and crew including, Russian, Croatian, Filipino, Bangladeshi, Indonesian, Chinese, Vietnamese etc.

Extra Curricular : Was National Kickboxing Championship Quarter-Finalist
Working voluntarily for "Variye Nagarik Seva Sansthan" an organisation to help poor old aged people.
Has worked with NGO "1% Humanity" in co-ordination with Kolkata Police
Helped Kolkata Police in Blood Donation camps during college years.

Short Term Goal : Post MBA, I would like to work with the Industry/ Manufacturing or Energy sector.

VLM course is my dream course but I cannot wait for one more year, Is having work experience of 5+ years is such an important factor??

Can deferred admissions be given??


Hi
Yes having more than 5+ years of work-ex is mandatory. For further information regarding your case, you can write to the VLM Office in IIM Calcutta & enquire with them. The email id of the same can be found in Contact Us | Programs

All the best

PGPEX-VLM Batch 5
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Hi Application Process for our batch started around Ist week of october and the written exam & interview was conducted in December.

You can expect for this year also that it would start during october.

We would keep you informed as & when we come to know about it.

Thanks

PGPEX VLM Batch 5


noted and thanks for info....:D
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Dear Sir,

Thanks for guidance.
I would also like to enquire if you have any example of someone with slightly less than 5 years work ex yet admitted?

If currently working, then work ex should be counted till which date?

Thanks & Regards

Hi
In all the 5 bathces so far no one with less than 5 yrs of work-ex has been admitted.

The work ex requirement in our case was till 31st March 2011. For the 6th Batch it should be till 31st March 2012.

PGPEX VLM Batch 5
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Hi,

I am working in a CPSU for the past 5 years.
I wish to join PGPEX-VLM course for the next batch (2012-13).
In this regard, I have a few queries:
1. If I opt the category of application as "Self Sponsored- will resign", then when is it necessary to submit the relieving letter;
Since I am working in a PSU, it is quite difficult to get a relieving letter and hence I want to know the approximate last date of its submission (any informal extensions of submission date allowed?)
2. Is it necessary to have a GMAT score and is there any importance to it in admission process

Kindly reply

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Hi
1. We have in our current bath people from PSU. They had submitted a document certifying resignation from the company. You can also provide a "resignation acceptance certificate" from your HR at the time of joining & provide the relieving certificate later on.

2. Hi GMAT Score is preferred but is not a must. Please refer to PGPEX-VLM - FAQs | Programs for more details. Please note that the overall profile is what matters(application + aptitude test + interview) & thus individual segments should not be over-amplified.

All the best.

PGPEX-VLM Batch 5

Hi,

I am working in a CPSU for the past 5 years.
I wish to join PGPEX-VLM course for the next batch (2012-13).
In this regard, I have a few queries:
1. If I opt the category of application as "Self Sponsored- will resign", then when is it necessary to submit the relieving letter;
Since I am working in a PSU, it is quite difficult to get a relieving letter and hence I want to know the approximate last date of its submission (any informal extensions of submission date allowed?)
2. Is it necessary to have a GMAT score and is there any importance to it in admission process

Kindly reply