The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) welcomed its largest batch of 148 students to the Class of 2024 of its Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (MBA PGPX). This is the 18th batch of one year full-time course. The PGPX course is customised to provide experienced professionals with world-class management education that enables them to fast track their careers. The Class was welcomed by Professor Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIMA; Professor Pradyumana Khokle, Dean Programmes and Professor Viswanath Pingali, Chairperson, MBA PGPX at IIMA. Over 36% students in the class have international work experience of about 15 years. Whereas, 4.73% students are from foreign countries and 9.28% students have studies in international institutes.
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad conducted a leadership programme for visually challenged women professionals. The programme was conceptualised by Professor Rajesh Chandwani, IIMA faculty member and the Dr Lal PathLabs Chair in Healthcare at IIMA. The aim of the programme was to equip the participants with knowledge and skills that can help in grooming them to take on leadership roles. Eleven other faculty members from IIMA and the Blind People’s Association (BPA) with expertise in different academic areas have come together to take sessions on a wide range of subjects for the participants.
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, a B-school with a global reputation, successfully conducted its 58th Annual Convocation on April 2, 2023, at the Louis Kahn Plaza, Ahmedabad. The event was graced by Mr. N. R. Narayana Murthy, Founder, Infosys Ltd. (Chief Guest) along with Mr. Pankaj R Patel (Chairperson), IIMA Board of Governors, Prof. Bharat Bhasker (Director, IIMA), and IIM Ahmedabad Board members and faculty members.
The convocation procession was led by Prof. Pradyumana Khokle (Dean - Programmes) and Prof. Diptesh Ghosh (Chairperson of the PhD programme in Management) followed by the Chairpersons of all programmes, faculty members, and students wearing the ceremonial stoles embellished with the IIM Ahmedabad logo.
This year, a total of 597 students graduated from IIM Ahmedabad. Among them 380 were from the two-year PGP programme, 48 were from the two-year PGP-FABM programme, 140 were from the one-year PGPX programme, and 29 were from the PhD in Management programme. All of them received their graduation certificates from the Chairman. Moreover, the gold medallists were felicitated by the Chief Guest.
The list of courses in IIMs includes a flagship PGP (Post Graduate Programme in Management), PGP in Food and Agribusiness Management, PGP in Human Resource Management, PGP in Public Policy and Management, PGP in Enterprise Management, PGP in Business Management, Executive MBA, and more. The PGP or full-time MBA is the most sought-after program at IIMs. Admission to postgraduate courses is offered based on CAT (Common Admission Test) scores. IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Ranchi, IIM Jammu, and IIM Bodh Gaya offer a 5-year Integrated Programme in Management and conduct their own entrance exam, known as IPMAT for admission. If It's your dream to pursue management education from these prestigious institutes, then have a look at the IIM courses provided below.
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The part-time courses at IIMs for working professionals include PGPEM by IIM Bangalore, ePGPM by IIM Ahmedabad, LEAD, EPGBM & EPGM by IIM Calcutta, CPBAE & GMPE by IIM Lucknow, and more. These courses can be an excellent option as they offer many benefits at various stages of one's professional journey. Working in a corporate environment can lead to higher-level managerial duties, but certain individuals may not be adequately equipped to handle that transition without additional education and training. But with the following part-time courses by IIMs for working professionals, you'll be able to upskill yourself while doing a full-time job.
All About CAT Exam 2023: The Common Admission Test or CAT, as it is popularly known, is one of the most sought-after MBA entrance exams in India. CAT is the entrance exam used by many of the top-tier business schools and management institutes in India, including the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). These institutes are known for their high academic standards and rigorous management programs. CAT serves as the gateway to gaining admission to these prestigious institutions. Over 2 lakh applicants apply for the exam every year and there is a significant rise in the number of candidates each year. Due to the wide acceptance of the CAT exam and also its difficulty level, MBA aspirants often consider CAT as a benchmark for other MBA entrance exams and gauge their MBA preparation keeping the CAT exam in mind.
The CAT exam scores are primarily used for seeking admission to the MBA/PGDM programs offered by the Indian Institutes of Management, a chain of premier management schools. Besides the IIMs, there are several top-ranked MBA colleges accepting CAT scores in India. It is due to the acceptance of CAT at some of the most prestigious management institutes in India, that CAT is taken so seriously by management aspirants. The CAT exam for 2023 was conducted by IIM Lucknow on November 26, 2023, in three slots in 155 test cities across India. The CAT application form was closed on September 21, 2023.
One of the most important things that candidates must focus on if they are planning to appear for CAT 2023, is having complete information about the exam, including the important dates, admission process, eligibility, preparation tips, study material, results, score calculation, cutoff, top colleges, etc. Since the MBA admission process through the CAT exam is quite a prolonged and sophisticated process, aspirants must know every detail to avoid confusion at any stage of the process. In this article, we have elaborated all about the CAT exam 2023. Have a look!
NIRF MBA Ranking 2023: The Union Minister of Education released the NIRF Rankings 2023 for MBA colleges on June 5, 2023. IIM Ahmedabad once again retained the top position on the NIRF ranking list, becoming the top management institution in India, followed by IIM Bangalore. This year, IIM Kozhikode secured the third position, leaving IIM Calcutta behind in the 4th position. IIT Madras retained its position as the number 1 college under the overall category, followed by IISc Bangalore in 2nd position and IIT Delhi stood third. Candidates can check the complete list of NIRF MBA Rankings 2023 on the official website of the Ministry of Education (MoE) at nirfindia.org.
IIM Personal Interview is one of the major factors in the selection process of IIMs. Candidates who clear the CAT exam and meet the qualifying cutoff set by IIMs are shortlisted for personal interviews. The selected students need to fill out an IIM Personal Interview Form available on the individual websites of the IIMs they have applied for. They have to enter their personal details, work experience, qualifications, career goals etc in the MBA application form for the personal interview. In this article, we have provided all the information required to fill out the IIM personal interview form.
How to Crack GD: Group Discussion (GD) is one of the important phases of selection for admission to business schools. Since it is an interactive form of assessment, you must pay a lot of attention to the preparation of this round. Here you will be judged majorly on the basis of your vision, and your potential for making decisions.
Shortlisting Criteria of IIM Ahmedabad through CAT 2023: IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) has released the selection criteria for the two-year Post-graduate Programme in Management (PGP) 2024-2026. IIMA selection criteria is a two-step process involving an Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and a Personal Interview (PI). To be eligible for admission, candidates must have a valid CAT 2023 score. This year, 65% weightage has been assigned while shortlisting aspirants for the AWT-PI round through CAT. Moreover, the minimum IIMA CAT 2023 cutoff stands at the 80 percentile, whereas the sectional cutoffs are set at the 70 percentile.
The steps to follow for admission to top MBA colleges include attempting entrance exams, participating in GD/PI/WAT and meeting the cutoffs. The most common MBA entrance exam amongst them is CAT which is a national-level exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission to top MBA colleges in India. Other important MBA exams for admission to the best MBA colleges in India include SNAP, CMAT, XAT, NMAT, etc.
IIM Ahmedabad Summer Placements 2023-24: The Indian Institute of Management organized Cluster 3 of IIM Ahmedabad Summer Placements 2023-24 for the postgraduate programme recently. All the students were placed within three cluster processes. The placement was held in a hybrid mode. In Cluster 3, 40 companies participated, out of which Tata Consultancy Services provided 19 offers.
Best ROI MBA Colleges in India 2023: Master of Business Administration (MBA) is not only one of the most popular courses in India but it also ranks high among the most expensive courses in the country. Top management colleges in India charge a fortune for their flagship business programs, whether it is a PGP or Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). However, why is it that the high program fee for MBA has no effect on the popularity of the course? It is because MBA also happens to be one of the best-paying degrees in India.
The list of non-IIM MBA colleges to apply before and after CAT 2024 includes DMS, SJMSOM, MDI Gurgaon, and IIFT Delhi. While IIMs are esteemed for their management education, many non-IIM MBA colleges also offer quality education and excellent placements. With the release of the CAT results 2024, participating B-schools will begin their selection processes. However, some colleges accept applications before the exam, while others do so after the exam concludes or once the results are declared. If you are targeting non-IIM MBA colleges in India through CAT 2024 exam, you must apply separately by completing their application forms. The Common Admission Test (CAT) is one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India, with scores accepted by 21 IIMs and over 1,300 other MBA colleges. Here is a look at the top 10 non-IIM MBA colleges to consider applying to before and after the CAT 2024 exam.
CAT 2024 November 21 Daily Practice Questions with Answers: As the CAT 2024 exam approaches, the candidates need to make use of the practice questions that are available here. These include the questions from the Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability sections, allowing candidates to sharpen their skills and time management. By regularly attempting these questions and reviewing the provided solutions, candidates can significantly improve their preparation for the upcoming exams.
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The CAT 2024 exam analysis by IMS Coaching will be published by CollegeDekho for exam slots 1, 2 and 3 soon after the exam is concluded successfully on November 24, 2024 (Sunday). The CAT 2024 paper analysis by IMS will include the in-depth section-wise and overall analysis of the CAT 2024 exam. It will also cover any changes in the exam pattern, difficulty level of the questions, type of questions asked, topics/theme of questions, good attempts, surprise elements in each section, slots and more. The CAT 2024 exam analysis will further help in CAT 2024 score vs percentile estimation and the expected CAT 2024 cutoffs. Read below to learn more about the CAT 2024 exam analysis and the previous years’ paper analysis by IMS Coaching.
The CAT 2024 exam analysis by T.I.M.E. coaching will be made available for exam Slots 1, 2 and 3 soon after the CAT 2024 exam is conducted successfully on November 24, 2024 (Sunday). The CAT 2024 exam analysis by TIME will cover the following aspects: changes in CAT 2024 exam pattern (if any), section-wise topics and type of questions, CAT 2024 exam surprise elements (if any), slot-wise and overall CAT 2024 difficulty level analysis by experts, good attempts (overall and section-wise), TIME CAT score vs percentile predictions, TIME CAT 2024 cutoff predictions, and more. Let’s find out about the slot-wise CAT 2024 exam analysis by T.I.M.E coaching in detail below.
CAT 2024 November 20 Daily Practice Questions with Answers: As the CAT 2024 exam approaches, the candidates need to make use of the practice questions that are available here. These include the questions from the Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability sections, allowing candidates to sharpen their skills and time management. By regularly attempting these questions and reviewing the provided solutions, candidates can significantly improve their preparation for the upcoming exams.
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