IIMA PGPX (1 Yr Full Time MBA) Class of 2017 aspirants (PGPX 2016-17)

MBA
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Hello All,

This is Manish. Below is my profile. 

10th  - 84%

12th - 88 %

BTech in Mech - 6.952 CGPA from IIT Delhi

GMAT - score 720.

Working in Indian Oil for past 9 years in Aviation fuels Marketing. For past 3 years working as Senior Station Manager (Independent Charge of an Aviation fuel Depot). Have worked closely with customer, meeting his requirements and have received 2 letters of appreciation for specific leadership contributions.  

Extra Curricular -

1. Participated in organizing various events(cultural as well as technical) during my stay at IIT as a team member as well as team leader.

2. Swimming

Any feedback on the profile acceptance will be highly appreciated.

Thanks,

Manish

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Hello Friends,

Rajiv here, seeking your help on evaluating my profile.

Educational

MBA Distance learning from SCDL - 68 %

B.E - 76% , Class XII - 69%, Class X - 68%

Job Experience -

IT Professional working as a Business analyst Mgr with over 11 years of IT experience in which 9 years is International in USA.

Worked with multiple fortune 200 clients while employed with leading service providers.

Primary role - Consulting, business analysis, requirement management, strategy, product rollouts

Interacted with C-level executives & have executed several medium-large engagements.

Wide exposure to client facing roles & working in GDM.

Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of Business analysts including work allocation, tracking, reporting metrics, ensuring best practices, managing escalations

Apart from this also involved in Pre-sales, revenue tracking

Domain - Insurance, Auto, Supply Chain.

Certifications - PMP, Agile CSM, Insurance certifications

Participated and won several Hackathon events involving mobility & analytics

GMAT - yet to give (a target score from experts would be appreciable).

Thanks in advance,

Rajiv

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Hello Friends,

Any advantages/disadvantages of applying for IIM's A & B in round 2 ?

Any help would be appreciated. 

Thanks,

Vineet

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Hi All,

Can somebody look at  my profile below and let me know if this program is suitable for me at this stage of my career.

I have 6 years of work experience in the BPO/IT/ITES sector.

My XII is 83.60% ICSE and X is 76.67% ICSE

B.Tech in Mechanical Engg with 73.08% from UPTU

I am writing GMAT on July 11th.

I have 2 months of international exposure but have throughout worked with international clients. I have been promoted thrice in my tenure of 5 years in the current company. My objective doing an MBA is to have a fuction change (IT to Consulting) with or wthout a vertical change.  Been a part of a few CSR initiatives at the company. Let me know if you need any additional information. 

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Hello.

Time is the most valuable resource, especially when you are studying in IIMA 😃

So, let me make this as concise as possible:

a. i did my B.Tech IT and went on, straightaway, to my MBA from Symbiosis Pune with HR as specialisation; did not a have a reasoning for choosing this path; just went with the tide

b. only now, after 10years , started evaluating on where i am headed.

c. even though i did not pursue career seriously, it does not imply that i was not good in what i was doing : have a decent workex, with 4.5yrs in HR & Recruitment and another 5yrs then IT Sales & Coverage

d. all thruout, i have been associated with only one company : Wipro; now the current role i handle is that of a Wipro Client Rep

e. after long analysis, my career aspiration became clear : it is to become a Sales Leader in an IT org, heading their Business in one of these portfolios : Analytics / Mobility

f. I can probably achieve that that by making the right jumps from where i am now

g. However, i always regret not having IIMA on my resume; it is more of an emotional regret than a quantified one

h. Also, IIMA provides the better platform for growth and an network with wider reach

Hence, the decision to apply for the PGPX class of 2017.

Am hopeful to secure a score of 700-710.

Your thoughts, opinions and criticism are much welcome.

Thank You,

Warm Regards,

Diwakar

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Please tell me whether IR score is taken into account for admissions into IIMA?

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Does IIM A encourage CAs to apply for the one year program?

Also what Kind of placements to people passing out from the course get in the Fin Sector?

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Query regarding application process. I registered to apply for PGPX but I am unable to find a place to upload document and essays. Can someone tell me where that option is?

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Submitted my app....anyone else did that already?


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Any idea on what criteria is the initial selection made since the application process doesn't require essays or LORs at the onset.

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Hello frens and seniors .. would like your view points as to what score range  would suffice for GMAT. I and my husband are planning to take the GMAT by mid August .

My profile: Mechanical Engineer with 5.5 years of experience. Started my career as a Maintenance Engineer in a Power Plant in a MNC and have been working in Bharat Petroleum as a Retail Sales officer(Marketing ) for past 3.5 years.

B.E. Hons :Mechanical Engg -78 % ; class 12th -78%  ;class 10th -82% Extra Curricular: Bachelor's degree in Classical Dance, State level TT player

My Husbands Profile: B.E.E Certified Energy Auditor. Electrical Engineer with 6 years of experience in State Electricity Grid Corporation Ltd.

B.E.: Electrical Engineering- 73% ; 12th -80 % ; 10th- 86%

Extra Curricular Activities: Photography,Events organization like Robotics,

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Hi guys, can anyone please tell me what is the minimum work ex for the course, I presently have 5 years of work ex will it do ??

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Hi

Can anyone please guide me with assessing my profile for suitability:

Exp. 10 Year.

Software Development & Testing, Test Planning and QA Management.

Overseas: 7month.

Degree: BE E&Tc. 70% (From a Govt Eng. College)

12th:72%

10th:76%

PG Diploma: Embedded Systems.

1 Year gap in education (Between 12th & College).

GMAT:660

(Planning to retake, however 660- would have any chance?)

What other points to be considered.

regards

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In the IIM A PGPX application form there is a coloumn of "Area of expertise" . What does it means?? On which area i want to focus during my MBA or what areas i have been before MBA?? Please clarify.

Kindly also evaluate profile for IIM A 's PGPX


I need an evaluation on my profile.

Thanks for help....

1) Class Xth: 88.89% (ICSE)

2) Class XIIth : 88.12% (CBSE)

3) B.Tech from NIT Durgapur in  Mechanical Engineering with CGPA of 8.65

4) 2nd in Mechanical Engineering Deptt. (No certificate)

6) Well versed in C, C++ and AUTOCAD, CATIA (Although have No certificates to show)

7) 6 years work ex in NTPC:

    a) Was selected in 1st batch of NTPC's Nuclear Programme (NTPC's endeavor in nuclear sector for the first time). Was sent to BARC for training in nuclear field and then posted in KKNPP

     b) Was involved in major commissioning activities like hydrotest, commissioning of systems, DM plant in KKNPP

     c) After successful criticality of KKNPP and thus gaining major experience, NTPC relocated to Thermal sector.

    d) Currently working in Maintenance group of CHP equipments.

     e) Have added responsibility of Operation and Maintenance of HMV vehicles where sole responsibility of contracts, indents and man power management (some 3 personnel report to me + 2 contracts run by me... total some 15 people reporting me) is with me

Awards and merits:

    1) Was 3rd in GO Drafting event ( car design) organized by SAE India in College Tech fest.

    2) Was awarded ED meritorious award to me and my maintenance team for maintenance work.

9) GMAT score: 700 (Q50 V34) ; AWA : 6.0 ... IR  4

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Hi - Please evaluate my profile 

Age - 29/Marital status - unmarried

SSC - 71% (2001)

HSC - 70% (2003)

B.Com - 60% (2006)

Chartered Accountant qualified in 2009

 Professional experience :

 1. Apprenticeship: J.C. Bhalla Consultancy (2006-09)

 Worked in Insurance, Telecom, Healthcare, Agriculture and Automobile sector on providing support on Tax, Audits and finance consultancy. Some of the clients include Aviva Life Insurance, Airtel Telecom, Triveni Sugar, and Apollo Hospitals etc.

 2. Assistant Manager : Deloitte Haskins and Sells (2009 - 2010)

 Worked in tax consultancy to provide due diligence support and dealing with compliance framework for valuations. Clients included Tata Chemicals, CNBC TV-18, Mitsubishi India Private Limited etc.

 3. Deputy Controller - India Controllership Organization : Agilent Technologies (March 2010 till date)

Working with Sales on various projects (High Sea sales implementation, Validation of Permanent establishment risk, Equipment leasing to Agilent Customers etc.), Business restructuring (Acquisition via slum sale arrangement and divestiture),  Internal & Statutory Audit of Sales entity in India, liasoning with various government authorities like Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Appellate authorities on Direct Tax matters.


Till 31st May 2015, I have a total experience of 6 years(post qualification). I scored 690 in my last GMAT attempt - I hope to better it further.

Achievements:

  1. Employee of the year - 2014
  2. CFO Club Winner ( From US leadership team) - 2013
  3. Employee of the Year - CCO India - 2012
  4. Exceptional Contribution Award - 2008 - Internship with JCB, for working on Aviva Life Insurance

Working with Startups:

I have also worked with few startups in the past, advising them on Tax structure, deal finalization , compliances

1.        Framebench Technologies

2.        Innovese technologies

3.        Blank page

All of these startups have gone through 3 rounds of funding and ultimately been acquired.

Please also help me understand if my experience as a consultant to startups will help my candidature.

Please also help me understand if my experience as a consultant to startups will help my candidature

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@CheGo

Are there any participants in the current batch who are younger than 27 years? I am really keen on this program but will be 25 years old by 31 March 2016. Can I apply? Please advise. Thanks!

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Hi, please evaluate my profile for pgpx.

Workx 10year (currently with Fidelity for nearly 4yrs n worked in KPOs in Investment research for 6years)

Education - BBS from Delhi university and CFA charter holder from USA.

Xth 67%

XIIth 86%

GMAT 630 (tried 3 times)

I would request Seniors to access my candidature and is my profile stong enough to add diversity to class which generally dominated by engineer/tech ppl at most of top B schools in India.

Regards.

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Hello 

Can you please clarify the following two queries:


1. Do class X and XII results required or carry any significance for selection process? I don't find any section asking for the same in the application form.

2. How much time do I get to write the essays in case my application is short-listed?

BR//

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Hi All,

I have 11+ years of experience in the IT industry in Management and Consulting(Solution Architect) roles in the ERP space. In next 2-3 years I want to move into Senior Management/Leadership roles in the IT industry itself.

Probably I can get there without an MBA as well, however I was thinking whether I can accelerate the process through the learning and network that I may build in a good B school and be more matured and well rounded with the management education, when I get into such a role.

Now there are two options I am considering,

1) A full time 1 year MBA from IIMA, IIMB or ISB.

2) An EMBA from ISB(PGPMAX) or the newer ones like the one from Insead in India(ILPSIE).

In the first option, the cost of the opportunity would be higher since I would have to forego a year of salary and add the course fee to the total cost. Also I would be 12+ years experienced and 36+ years of age when I start the course.

1) Would that be too old for a 1 year full time course in India?

2) Did the previous batches have profiles like mine? What kind of roles did they end up in after the completion of the course?

3) I saw the batch profiles for these programs. Most of the folks had around 9-11 years of experience. So am I over experienced for these courses and stand to lose out on a value of (say) couple of years of experience?

In the second option, I am not sure about the industry acceptance and leverage that I may get out of the course. Will it help me with my medium term career goal? What is your opinion of course like PGPMAX and ILPSIE for a profile like mine?

Any helpful response would be appreciated.

Regards,
Shatadip.

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Dear Sir/mam

How much does the International work ex counts in the admissions? For example I have no international work ex, does that decrease my chances of making it to the course?