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What are the RAT sample papers conducted at IIM, Calcutta? Are the research aptitude tests subject or area specific?
The FPM admissions process is generally fluid and changes from year to year. When it comes to the RAT exam, you don't need to know anything more than 10th-grade math for the quantitative section.
The questions will be of the puzzle variety, with the level of difficulty increasing as you progress. The questions are relatively simple, and no amount of practice will help because the questions are all different. So the good thing about the quantitative part is that you don't have to do any practice. It will be useless.
In the qualitative section, you will be given a short essay of 3-4 pages to critically analyze. It is optional to practice a few passage-based questions. In most cases, you will be asked to complete either the qualitative or quantitative portion, but not both. Few academic groups will specify whether you must attempt the qualitative or quantitative parts, while others will leave the decision up to the candidates.
How good is the Executive Program In Financial Risk Investment Management EPFRIM at IIM Calcutta?
Any course offered by an institute like IIM Calcutta is guaranteed to be of the highest quality and have significant industry relevance. Instead of this course, it is recommended that you take the CAT and then enroll in the flagship PGDM program at IIM Calcutta. That would be entirely consistent with your desire to work in investment banking.
The recent financial crisis was largely caused by managers' inability to fully comprehend and manage the operational risks of the new generation of derivatives. Future finance managers, it is believed, must be fully equipped with the mathematical and conceptual theories, as well as best practices, that go into the creation and management of such innovative products.
The IIMC faculty combines academic excellence with top management industry experience. IIMC also hires international faculty from top business schools. The IIMC certification and alumni network help participants advance in their careers. The program is only for working professionals, and there will be no campus placement after this course.
What would you prefer from IIM-A, B, C, and XLRI Jamshedpur for management courses?
All four are the best, most renowned, highly established business schools in the country. Though to be a part of one of them will be dependent on various factors
Order of choice (highest to lowest)
- Peer group: All of them give you a network of the sharpest and brightest minds, so all in the same boat.
- Culture: IIM C, XLRI, IIM B & A tie at the same spot (personal opinion completely).
- Location: Depends from person to person, so this is a ranking you'll have to do for yourself.
- Specialization: Depends on what specialization you're looking for. IIM Ahmedabad gives you the best for Consulting, IIM Calcutta for finance.
- Gut feeling: This is again, very personal, depending on what your dream college was when you started out.
- Other criteria like packages, internships, fees, etc. won't be a differentiation in these because all of them would give you very similar job profiles, and CTC and have marginally different fees.
Ultimately, the institution that you choose should align with your career goals and aspirations. It's important to research and compare each institution carefully before making a decision.
How many students with 60 in their undergraduate life had successfully made in to IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta?
It is unlikely but not impossible. One can get into any IIM, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to break in with lower UG academic scores. When the norms for Admission are established, looking for an unfavorable outcome will not help you in your efforts.
At the same time, there are other IIMs and any other 'A Grade Institution' would suffice. After ten years of work experience, everyone is equal in the corporate world. Your work and accomplishments on the job will be known and recognized. So, get started, get into a good management school, do well, join a company, and slog for the next 8-10 years. You would have caught up with a lot of people.
Even if you are fortunate enough to be admitted to an IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, or Calcutta with a 60% performance, life on campus will be excruciatingly difficult. Survival would be a much bigger challenge in that fiercely competitive environment.
Which new IIM (Udaipur, Ranchi, Raipur, Rohtak, Trichy and Kashipur) has the potential to join the league of ABC in future? Why?
Comparing the new IIMs with the IIM ABC is rather ridiculous and not justified. Considering factors like infrastructure, faculty, and alumni base, the top IIMs are way ahead of the new ones. Even if the new IIMs tackle the infrastructure and faculty issue they can never match the extraordinarily strong alumni base of the older IIMs. The IIMs A, B, and C have given birth to many geniuses that have contributed largely to Indian society in various fields like arts, literature, sports, etc. They have even made impressions globally.
No matter how fast the new IIMs climb up the ladder and excel, they will never be able to match the alumni base and worth of older IIMs.
What is the minimum composite score for the NC OBC at IIM Calcutta?
The overall qualifying CAT 2022 percentile for General category students is 90, which is the same as last year. The minimum qualifying CAT cut-off for the EWS category is also 90%. It is 80 percentile for NC-OBC candidates and 60 and 45 percentile for SC/ST candidates, respectively.
Year-wise final composite scores of the last candidate who got an admission offer under the NC 0BC category are furnished below:
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2016-18 (Out of 100) |
2017-19 (Out of 50) |
2018-20 (Out of 50) |
2019-21 (Out of 50) |
2021-22 (Out of 90) |
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Post-interview composite score |
51.341 |
24.745 |
25.619 |
26.157 |
36.613 |
It is to be noted that category-wise admission offers are sent on the basis of the candidate's final composite scores only and not on the basis of the CAT percentile.
What kind of roles do Google, and Facebook hire from management institutes like IIM Ahmedabad IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta?
Google pays a visit to the campus and offers two positions. It's either Product Management (PM) or Marketing. However, both positions may not be available every year. It is determined by the state of the economy, the requirements, and the campus-Google relationship. The project manager position is more desirable than the marketing position.
This year, it hired from IIM C for positions such as industry manager, account manager, and account strategist. Infosys' international positions are for its client-servicing group. All of these candidates will be based in the United States or London. GE Capital and Baring Private Equity are two other recruiters.
How can I prepare for my interview on IIMC?
Any interview including IIMC is basically a thorough explanation of your thought process. Discussed below are a few tips which may come in handy during the interview.
- Focus on your strengths and try to highlight your strengths.
- Keep your attitude positive and show that you are a go-getter.
- If you have any specific talent do not forget to mention it.
- Keep yourself updated with the current affairs.
- Have a clear idea about your educational qualification, and the future plan.
Besides this, you should also work on the following topics for an interview at any B-School.
- Your UG subjects along with the specific areas of interest.
- Focus on reading daily Current Affairs.
- Hobbies
- Personal questions
- Brush up basic Mathematics Skills
So, try to be yourself and do not exaggerate. How the interview will go depends entirely on you. No matter the questions asked try to turn the table to your side. Hope the answer was helpful.
Does graduation percentage matter in selection at IIM Calcutta?
Yes, the graduation percentage is taken into consideration for selection at IIM Calcutta. The very first step of the admission process requires shortlisting of candidates for the personal interview. These candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the following criteria:
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CAT score: 70% weightage
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Past Academic Record: 30% weightage
So 30% of your chances depend upon your 10th, 12th, and Graduation scores.
How are placements at IIM Calcutta PGPEX VLM? Is it worth it in the long-run?
This course is specifically for people from manufacturing companies. This is not like the general PGPEX program. VLM also has tie-ups with IITs and Japanese firms for internship opportunities.
The placement statistics for PGPEX VLM at IIM Calcutta are tabulated below:
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Particulars |
Placement Statistics |
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Total No of students |
39 |
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Total no offers |
38 |
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Total Companies participated |
31 |
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Highest CTC |
INR 47.5 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 18.9 LPA |
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Median CTC |
INR 18 LPA |
If you are looking for general management and want an accredited internationally ranked program then you can pursue PGPEX.
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