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

MBA
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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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rbenz Says
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
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Thanks for the reply.

My present CTC is around 7.5 lakhs pa;

I am anxious to know your opinion about the placement prospects, in case I resign from the present job and join the course.

Thanking you and best regards

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Hello Seniors,

I have worked for PSU and now am working for an MNC and have completed 5 years this July. Just want to know how strict is IIM C in the criteria that they want 1st class throughtout in Madhyamik. My XIIth score is poor (doesnt meet the requirement)...So I am wondering whether to apply or not??

Thanks

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Hello Seniors,

I have worked for PSU and now am working for an MNC and have completed 5 years this July. Just want to know how strict is IIM C in the criteria that they want 1st class throughtout in Madhyamik. My XIIth score is poor (doesnt meet the requirement)...So I am wondering whether to apply or not??

Thanks


I think it should not have any affect. Lot of things change in a decade. so poor score in XII should not affect.
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Is there any reservation criterion regarding number of seats for women graduates, OBC,SC/ST sort of things or really is it all about merit??

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sriprass Says
I think it should not have any affect. Lot of things change in a decade. so poor score in XII should not affect.


Hoping against the hope...
will be lucky if i am called for the test
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Dear Aspirants

The advertisement for admission for the 6th Batch of PGPEX-VLM will appear in ASCENT TOI (all editions of the newspaper) of October 19th 2011. The written exam and interview will be conducted on Dec 18, 2011 Sunday.


Please keep a watch on this thread for further updates.

All the best.

Regards

PGPEX VLM Batch 5

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Dear Aspirants

The advertisement for admission for the 6th Batch of PGPEX-VLM will appear in ASCENT TOI (all editions of the newspaper) of October 19th 2011. The written exam and interview will be conducted on Dec 18, 2011 Sunday.


Please keep a watch on this thread for further updates.

All the best.

Regards

PGPEX VLM Batch 5


can u plz tell whr shall be the venue for test.. r thr multiple test centers..

thnx
rbenz
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Hi

The written exam and interview would be held in IIT Madras campus in Chennai and this is the only venue for the test/interview.

Regards

PGPEX-VLM Batch 5

can u plz tell whr shall be the venue for test.. r thr multiple test centers..

thnx
rbenz
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Hi

At the present moment we cannot comment anything on the placements. However, we are highly optimistic this year and expect some good results as far as the placement is concerned. Due details would be disclosed as and when we are allowed to communicate it.

Also, the current batch has people who have left good salary for pursuing this course.

Hope this helps in answering your question.

Regards

PGPEX VLM Batch 5

Thanks for the reply.

My present CTC is around 7.5 lakhs pa;

I am anxious to know your opinion about the placement prospects, in case I resign from the present job and join the course.

Thanking you and best regards
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Dear Applicants

The advertisement for applications has been released in today's TOI Ascent.
Please go through the link below:-
Article Window

Few important points:-
1. The IIT Madras VLM Website is under updation. The new website would go live from 18-10-2011.
2. The application will be online this year.
3. The application fee mentioned in the advertisement (Rs.2000/-) is wrong and the actual amount is Rs.2500/-. This error will be rectified in the new website which is under testing currently.

Please feel free to ask any other queries. We will be posting regular updates in this thread, so please inform interested candidates to keep a watch on this thread for updates.

All the best.

Regards
PGPEX VLM Batch 5