NMIMS 2013 GD/GE/PI Shortlist & Related Discussions

MBA
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@shubhamchandra thank you :)
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@shubhamchandra
in the nmims application form, in the under graduate category there are two fields
% of marks(completed) % of marks(appearing)

I am in the final year of colg.. i shud fil in the % of marks(appearing ) category right??
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Yes, fill it under appearing..

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@shubhamchandra

Hey... Any idea if Nmims undergraduate students get any preference ?!?!10th:86.6 %
12th:85.8%
Graduation Marks:75%
Graduation Stream:BBA from NMIMS
Work Ex Details: Fresher
NMAT scores (Overall with break-up scores): 211.. 83 60 68
CD/PI Slot: 19th feb.. 9 am
Stream preference:MBA (CORE)What are the chances for converting being a fresher? Please help..
thanks much

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I've applied only for MBA core so do I still need to send two copies of the documents?
IF by chance I am not able to procure my last semester marksheet in time to courier it can I give the same at a later date, perhaps when I come for my CD/PI. I have the marksheets of all other sems and the provisional degree certificate as well.

Please help, @shubhamchandra !!
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No need for two set of docs.. Only if you plan to aply for HR at the day of the interview, as a precautionary measure you can send... Yes you can do that.. Best you call up admissions' office to confirm if that is fine..

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I think they have mentioned the opposite.. Students with 2 yrs of work ex or more will be preferred.. If this is not written anywhere, you don't have a disadvantage..

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@shubhamchandra Thank you 😃
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Hi Puys,
I have my interview in Mumbai on 22nd feb and CMAT in Mysore on 23rd feb (Most probably)...:(:(
Sankat samay, Badi duvidha hai...:(
Kya karu?
Can i change my interview date?

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an average SOP for nmims is of how many words??

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just wanted to know if it is essential to get all the documents attested from a gazetted officer or equivalent or self attestation is also acceptable?

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Sharing another topic that may come in handy during both CD and PI.
This post was made a year back by pagalguy users.
Credit goes to them


FDI in Retail: Only politically driven decision or a decision that can benefit India?

FDI definition:
FDI as defined in Dictionary of Economics (Graham Bannock et.al) is investment in a foreign country through the acquisition of a local company or the establishment there of an operation on a new (Greenfield) site. To put in simple words, FDI refers to capital inflows from abroad that is invested in or to enhance the production capacity of the economy.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) plays an extraordinary and growing role in global business. It can provide a firm with new markets and marketing channels, cheaper production facilities, access to new technology, products, skills and financing. For a host country or the foreign firm which receives the investment, it can provide a source of new technologies, capital, processes, products, organizational technologies and management skills, and as such can provide a strong impetus to economic development. The direct investment in buildings, machinery and equipment is in contrast with making a portfolio investment, which is considered an indirect investment.

FDI in retail:
FDI in retail can be segregated into the following two types:
·Single Brand Retail: This would refer to (a) only single brand products would be sold (i.e., retail of goods of multi-brand even if produced by the same manufacturer would not be allowed), (b) products should be sold under the same brand internationally, (c) single-brand product retail would only cover products which are branded during manufacturing and (d) any addition to product categories to be sold under “single-brand” would require fresh approval from the government.
·Multi Brand Retail: FDI in Multi Brand retail implies that a retail store with a foreign investment can sell multiple brands under one roof.

Periodical review of FDI:
The periodical review of the foreign investment policy by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is required as it provides a mechanism to the government to consider the policy on investments into India in various sectors and also address concerns of investors which may act as a deterrent on an on-going basis. It should be noted that the periodic revisions should be gradual and not jerky to enable smoother adaptation to the changing policies.

Current position:
Following are the current stands taken by India in retail:
·Single Brand Retail: FDI has been opened to 100% currently. The single-brand retailers setting up ventures with more than 51% stake will have to source at least 30% of the value of products sold from Indian small industries/village and cottage industries, artisans and craftsmen.
·Multi Brand Retail: FDI in Multi-Brand retailing is prohibited in India.

Advantages of FDI in retail:
One could gather the following points for the requirement of FDI in retail sector:
·Sourcing: The mandatory 30% sourcing from the local markets of India is already crudely followed in the present system and hence a huge change may not be perceived in the sourcing patterns. What could be focused on would be the increased emphasis on the market of the skilled artisans.
·Inclusive growth: The present 5 year plan's focus is on inclusive growth and FDI involvement could allow the increase in the same.
·Food inflation: It is known that about 35-40% of fruits and vegetables, and 10% of food grains are wasted. With the FDI, newer technologies and efficient Supply Chain Management can be put into place thus allowing for decrease in food inflation.
·Jobs creation: Newer jobs will be created to the tune of 1.7 million even if 10% extra people are required for backend.
·Tax revenues: The exchequer would be able to generate more tax revenues.
·Consumers: Consumers will be able to benefit largely due to competitive prices and an access to the products sought. This will allow for better engineered portfolio of products for consumption.

Impact on Kirana shops:
The following are the reasons why Kirana shops will not be hurt:
·Presence: About 5-6 million Kirana shops of the total 8 million are present in the rural areas and will not be affected by the FDI in retail. The presence will be felt in mostly 53 cities only which are mainly newer settlements.
·Adaptation: The Kirana shops have adapted from time immemorial to the changing economic weather and are expected to understand the consumers better to accommodate the new changes.
·Credit system: Khaata credit system which is followed by the Kirana shops is modelled to follow the long tail strategy and thus would not lose the market share.

Share of FDI in Multi brand retail:
In the present scenario, 0% has been offered. For a smooth transition into the FDI, a small percentage is sought. The debate by the foreign companies is that without the 51% share, they will not be able to control the operations in an effective way. So it needs to be
seen as to what would be the right share that could be allowed at the moment.

Political view:
Opposition is regarded as the watchdog of the democracy by the Indian constitution. The Opposition's main role is to question the government of the day and hold them accountable to the public. The Opposition is equally responsible in upholding the best interests of the people of the country. The political parties are expected to debate on the issues and come up with constructive policies. Thus the political parties need to concentrate on the relevant fears and answer them satisfactorily in order to propose a well-balanced policy.

Present political scenario could be the reason for some baseless debates. But one could also sense the hidden fears of the public being reflected through the representatives which need to be allayed at the earliest.Education produces rational human beings, and the power of thinking develops the power to discriminate between good and bad. Thus, the call for the day is responsible criticism from all the stakeholders. If the Opposition behaves irresponsibly, and indulges in unhealthy, destructive criticism, instead of constructive discussions, the entire democratic fabric is endangered.

A vigilant public also plays the role of the Opposition. Democracy, after all, is participation in the administration in a responsible manner. The competition commission of India is enabled to participate in the formulation of policies and reviewing of policies relating to competition at the instance of the government is required to create competition culture is required to act as a competition advocate. Competition Commission of India will have to play a better job to regulate the new players on the basis of strategies and prices in the view of new challenges through FDI inclusion.
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@shubhamchandra said:
When you produce your CBSE marksheet, all the subjects mentioned on it will have to be replicated on your form... However if 6th subject is reducing your percentage, you can ask the authority at the venue what should be done.. They will help you...
Sir my 6th subjects is reducing my %ge by 6 %pts
to abhi in the CD/PI form should i write all subjects or only 5 ????
Do i have an option taking in only 5 subjects also since the 6th one is reducing my %age drastically ?
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@warriorprince99
i am Short listed for CD/PI of FTMBA & MBA HR
Marks Obtained 83 61 65 209 (on the border)
Percentile 95.66 88.55 84.65 94.94
work ex: engineer 8 months

I wanted to know the weightage of
1. nmat score
2. work ex
3. diversity factor/ gender factor if any
4. cd and pi process

what will be the format of sop (sorry 4 being redundant if you already
answered the above questions)?
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hi

could anyone pls tell me wt is d approx tym taken for d whole process... i hv my interview on 19th 1 pm n by wt ty do i expect do get free.. i hv to come frm delhi.... sry if ques is being asked b4... also pls cud ne1 tel me wt is approx tym taken to reach d campus 4m airport/station... than in advance guys :)
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@tina_arora It will take 45-60 minutes from Mumbai Central station to the campus. I also have my CD/PI in the same slot.
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@tina_arora it should get over by 5 6 max, I am travelling from Delhi too on 16th, booked morning 7 30 and late night 10 30 indigo flight , you can go for same if you want
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Anyone from Kolkata for the 18th feb slot? I was thinking of taking the return flight at 9 pm... would that be feasible? Can anyone advice?

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By what time latest can we expect the 1pm cd/pi slot to be over?