IIMA PGPX (1 Yr Full Time MBA) Class of 2014 aspirants

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This thread is for all those who aspire to be part of the 11th ranked Global MBA program ( FT Rankings, 2011 ) in the world . Keep posting all your queries and any information about IIM A PGPX . Inside IIMA PGPX

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This thread is for all those who aspire to be part of the 11th ranked Global MBA program ( FT Rankings, 2011 ) in the world . Keep posting all your queries and any information about IIM A PGPX .

Inside IIMA PGPX

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I am working as Legal Counsel for Reserve Bank of India. I am having around ten years experience in the field of law. My experience spans from being a practising advocate in High Court to being in academics (Asst Prof in National Law School) and finally as Legal Counsel at RBI doing a regulatory job.
I am aspiring for doing an MBA (IIMA PGPX) so that I can break into General Management and Strategic roles in MNC banks. In this connection I would like to know:
1) How many legal background students have passed out from PGPX (IIMA) and what roles/jobs post qualification have been offered to them.
2) Whether in Indian circumstances a lawyer with 10 yrs experience and 33 yrs of age can start a managerial career and achieve success. JD/MBA is a successful programme in US, but in India whether doing MBA (IIMA -Pgpx) after 10 years experience of law, is it advisable.

3) Whether any alumni or current student of IIMA - PGPX is a lawyer or having legal background.

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Please include me for this year aspirant. Thanks rajuatp for starting the thread

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hi . i am an admit to pgpx 7 class of 2013. would definitely assist you guys in case you have any queries. however a word of caution please dont ask to evaluate your profile as i am not competent enough to do that, secondly there is no point of getting it evaluated as our evaluation has no bearing on your chances of making it or missing it.
also in case you guys wish to compare then there is a spread sheet somewhere which has the details of guys who have made it to pgpx 7( you may get in the thread of class of 2013).
atb and enjoy the journey

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I am going to be an active participant on this thread... cheers to all PGPX hungry folks 😃

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for all 2014 aspirants- Few details regarding app process of 2013,

GMAT cut off score- 690. For 2014 expect it to be in the same or higher range.
No of applications- Approx 960
Interview call- Approx 250
So application to selection ratio is in range 1:12
Interview to selection is in range 1:3

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I am an admit to 2012-2013 and deferring to 2013-2014. All the best to you all for PGPX 2013-2014.

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Thanks for starting this thread. I am a re-applicant from IT background. It would be great if ppl from existing students or admitted group answers the following questions -
1. GMAT cut-off level for IT (Planning to give GMAT again; current score - 680)
2. Expected experience range in IT - I have 7.25 years now.
3. What specific things do IIMA prefers in an IT applicant?

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Thanks for starting this thread. I am a re-applicant from IT background. It would be great if ppl from existing students or admitted group answers the following questions -
1. GMAT cut-off level for IT (Planning to give GMAT again; current score - 680)
2. Expected experience range in IT - I have 7.25 years now.
3. What specific things do IIMA prefers in an IT applicant?

Hi ivorytowers,
Check out the IIMA average student profile. Personally i feel that IIMA compares you against that profile. So in case you dont match on one of the parameters, then they expect you to make up in the other one. For example, if you have less international exp, then probably they expect you score better in some other parameter such as GMAT score, or a girl student, or a non IT guy, or something else.

at the bottomline, either you should have a USP ( unique selling point) that will show you aside from the lot. Or you should exactly fit the average profile.

Based on my experience with IIMA and IIMC.

Regards
waitlisted in pgpx6 and got admit in pgpx7
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Hello friends,
I am a new member in the pagal guy space.
8 yrs work ex (ITservcies / top I bank Captive)--engineering graduate--decent acads--GMAT 720 / 2.0.
Please suggest if it is wishful thinking on my part to even think of applying for the IIM A PGPX program with such a low AWA score in the GMAT.
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Cheers !

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Hi Friends,

I am new to pagalguy ..aspiring for IIMA PGPX -Class of 2014 , My Profile

Exp - 11.5 years
Mtech from IIT KGP
BE from NIT Raipur
Decent Acads

Worst part is attempted GMAT twice and got very bad scores. Any chance of getting into PGPX or shall I apply to XLRI's or IIMI with a better GMAT score.

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Hello,

I am aspiring for 2014 batch... will give GMAT early next year....

I have two questions:
1. As I am planning to study for GMAT on own.. can you please guide the way to get a good score...

2. I see many people deferring.. what does that mean..? I I get selected once... and I opt to defer that year.. is the admission open for next year...

Thanks

Mrudang Mehta

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Hi,

I am planning to apply for IIMA PGPX 2014. Below is my profile.I am planning to write GMAT in Mar 2012.

  1. 8+ years of experience till date in IT Financial Services company out of which 5+ years in US.
  2. Presently working as Assistant VP in Global Technology department of an Investment Bank in US
  3. 10th 88%,12th 88%, BE (Comp Sc) - 75% with Hons
  4. PMP and CABM (abpm.org) certified
  5. EC just ordinary.

I would like to know the GMAT score which i should be targeting. Since my work pressure is very hectic in US, i would like to prepare myself.

Thanks you,
Binay
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Hi Friends,

I am new to pagalguy ..aspiring for IIMA PGPX -Class of 2014 , My Profile

Exp - 11.5 years
Mtech from IIT KGP
BE from NIT Raipur
Decent Acads

Worst part is attempted GMAT twice and got very bad scores. Any chance of getting into PGPX or shall I apply to XLRI's or IIMI with a better GMAT score.

circuit76, not sure what you call a bad score. general belief is that a score of 680+ is a "hidden" must to get interview call....off course other profile factors play a major role...but in our current admit batch, we dont see many people with a very low gmat score. number of attempts doesnt matter, may be its worth giving one more try.
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Hello,

I am aspiring for 2014 batch... will give GMAT early next year....

I have two questions:
1. As I am planning to study for GMAT on own.. can you please guide the way to get a good score...

2. I see many people deferring.. what does that mean..? I I get selected once... and I opt to defer that year.. is the admission open for next year...

Thanks

Mrudang Mehta

mjmehta81,,.
1. you can find many resources on the internet for preparing for GMAT, official guides from GMAC shall be your starting point, please write back if you need to talk more about that

2. deferral means you get admit in year "n" but due to some reasons you decide to join the "n+1" batch. it requries approval from IIMA admissions office, once granted you can defer your admit.
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Hi,

I am planning to apply for IIMA PGPX 2014. Below is my profile.I am planning to write GMAT in Mar 2012.

  1. 8+ years of experience till date in IT Financial Services company out of which 5+ years in US.
  2. Presently working as Assistant VP in Global Technology department of an Investment Bank in US
  3. 10th 88%,12th 88%, BE (Comp Sc) - 75% with Hons
  4. PMP and CABM (abpm.org) certified
  5. EC just ordinary.

I would like to know the GMAT score which i should be targeting. Since my work pressure is very hectic in US, i would like to prepare myself.

Thanks you,
Binay

leejoule, if you look PGPX admits for various years have average of between 710 to 720 every year, so target that score but off course we all know that GMAT is not the only factor, admission office looks at the whole application, which has many other aspects.
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does IIM A has any GMAT cut off policy? cos it is not specifically mentioned on its web site. also if it is so can any one please indicate what was the cut off for the 2012 admit batch.

I had applied to IIM A for 2012 but did not get an interview call. I am wondering whether it was due to my low GMAT score of 680.

seniors kindly suggest whether I should plan for taking GMAT again.

My profile:

10th = app72%
12th = app 82%
B.tech = app 73%

moderate EC
work ex 94 months; an SME, Reliance Industries, HPCL, Ordnance factories i.e Defence production.

HPCL= independently handled production plans worth Rs 1500 Cr.

Currently in IOFS ( Indian Ordnance Factory services) heading a team of 129 personnel. asset under mgmt app 200 Cr.

not able to analyse why IIM-A rejected me? I had taken GMAT on 08th aug 2011 and wrote AWA score as 0.0, in IIM A 's form,, as it was yet to come..can it be a reason?

please also tell whether there are any Indian Services officers ( Technical/ Administration) in current/ 2012 admit batch?

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Hi All,

Just joined the forum.Ardent fan of the PGPX program.So here goes my profile.

10th-80%
12th-80%
B.E ( Comp sci ) - 61%

Work ex - 8 years into SAP consulting( from Tier one companies ) ; Double certified in SAP with a 9L package.Working with IBM for 5 years now.Currently serving as Delivery Manager.ITIL certfied now.

Extremely active since school.

EC's - Have rapped in 2 albums , ( one movie and one album ).Numerous certificates in games and every other activity i could lay my hands on.
Have hosted many shows as a MC.learnt French for 4 years.( although forgotten a lot by now.

Intl Work exp - 2+ years in Denmark and Manila.



Worked with NGO's in the past to raise fund for blind children( in school and have a certificate for that as well ), have been assosiated with an NGO to teach children who cant afford much.

GMAT - Yet to appear and intend to score 700+.

Kindly check and let me know how good my profile could be