In addition to the question from meera26, do we need to fill some form/other details there which they will use in the interview. This is for IIM Calcuuta FPM.
@rahul5184 - can u plz post the website link for iima fpm? will IIMB also present some online list for shortlisted candidates? regarding IITK PhD - got a response that we can use CAT score for applying as well. However now the application form link is not working. Online application did not have CAT listed as qualifying exam and was mandatory field. So i assume that they will change the online application form and make it available later.
ok, one hypothetical question - for FPM normally 2-3 students are taken for each area by IIMS. what if all of them reject the offer or say 2 out of 3 reject the offer, is there any concept of wait list candidates?
@experience123 I don`t think there`s a concept of waitlist in fpm... If someone rejects an offer then that seat is gone. But this may vary from institutes to institutes.
Regarding IIMB posting shortlisted candidate list online ... I have read someone write on this same fpm 2013 forum; that IIMB will post some information regarding shortlisted candidates on 20th March by evening ...
@rahul5184 i could not find the info on this link..can u plz copy paste here? may be i need an eye checkup now :-) thanks for replying the next room mate at IIMA ;-)
@sayanddude this is bad..this is my first experience for FPM. and going by the shortage of faculty everywhere, this is a crime! no matter our IIMs don't feature anywhere in global best colleges..i wonder when 200+ PGP guys can be taught why not take 50 FPM per area for next 4 years to fix faculty shortage. if the question is about quality then exams should take care of it as in PGP. IIMs should have a separate transparent program as for PGP to start with. this way they can help themselves and other colleges as well. Why to keep FPM so less?
@experience123 I understand but I guess there are some budget constraints afterall an fpm is fully funded by the institute and the money comes from the government
@meera26 I am in the same situation, dont have the saved copy of my application form for IIMB...any knows how to access it?
@experience123 :Yes, in the email sent by IIMB, they told us to check out the website for more details on 20th March evening. I'm not sure if it'll be the candidate list or general instructions, but something for sure.
@sayanddude - IIM and budget constraints? i heard this many times when total intakes was increased. When so many companies are paying hefty sum, impose the budget on them to get people from IIM. Assuming avg 30k per month for 4 years the required money is approx 15 lakhs. I am pretty sure these corporates can sponsor it, govt may also put this kind of contribution for CSR to provide tax benefits. Where there is a will, there is a way :-)
A note to all the candidates travelling to Kolkata for IIMC interviews
1. IIMC campus is in Joka south of main city, on Diamond Harbour road about 4 km from a place called Behala
2. From airport or railway station , please try to get the prepaid taxi only. Tell the destination as "Joka Management" . IIM calcutta is not a familiar name
3. Preserve the copies of the ticket for reimbursement
@buffer - Its possible for me to reach Kolkata on 22nd morning 5 AM only. I hope it shudnt be a problem as the proceedings start only at 9 am 22nd . Am i right here?
@preethi1990 Its perfectly Ok to reach on 22 morning. Just ensure that you reach by 9 AM. Keep in mind that the travelling time from Airport to campus is about 2 hrs and from railway stations approx 90 mins.