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PGPX

We have a info session/webinar being hosted today. Learn how PGPX can help you to drive business strategy across multiple functions and become more crucial to organisation's growth story.
For those of who hail from Manufacturing/R&D background, you have a chance to get your queries/inhibitions cleared by current students, alum and faculty from the same background.
Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist…/2359098238360159491

If you have youtube recording of this webinar, do send its link to me; I will upload the recording in the first post of this thread. Thank you!

Hi Narenn,

No they do have webinar recordings on YouTube. I attended their webinar and confirmed the same.

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Hi ,
Iam an IT professional with 13 years of experience and 37 years of age. Please let me know if I am eligible or i should say 'suitable' for the one year executive MBA .

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We welcome all prospective IIM-A PGPX applicants to the Class of 2019 discussion. Please use this platform to ask queries know each-other, build network, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview /school visit experiences, and boost one-another's morale to face the tough admission process.

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Do you have a recording for the webinar dated 01-July-17 "Transition from Govt. & PSU's to Corporate" by Prof. Sebastian Morris?

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Guys, I just added admission calendar of IIMA PGPX in the first post. Good luck to everyone.

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Hi Guys,

I have few doubts.

I have read somewhere that IIMs consider GMAT only for NRIs or foreign students, but not for Indian students.
Also, I have read that minimum work ex. required is 5 years and that too in a managerial role.

So, If I have a 3 year work ex (not in managerial role), and I am an Indian who has given GMAT. Am I not eligible for any IIM through GMAT ? (Consider PGPX and 2 year MBA programme)
Please help.

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Hi Ashygoyal

For PGPX GMAT scores are required, for 2 year PGP you need to take the CAT. PGPX requires min 4 years of work experience.

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Hi All,

Please evaluate my profile for IIMA 2018 Round 1 Applications.

10th, 86%: Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jammu 2004
12th, 80%: Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jammu PCMB, 2006
B.Tech, 74%: NIT Srinagar, ECE, 2010
GMAT: 720(50/38), IR:5, AWA:6, July 13, 2017

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Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd, Dec-2010 to June-2011 as Service Engineer.

Hindustan Petoroleum Corporation Limited( A Govt. Of India Enterprise) June-2011 to Present(6+ years of experience) Assistant Manager in Engineering & Projects department. Handled & executed worth INR 1.43Bn of Terminal Automation System projects for HPCL at its Depots & Terminals all across India.

This is a brief introduction about my profile.

Request you to evaluate my profile.

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Hi,

I will be applying to IIMA PGPX. I wanted to know how I can show the various profiles I have worked in, in the same organisation. Also I was talking to one of my friends who is a PGPX graduate, he suggested that having worked in different streams altogether, like in my case, substantially devalues the profile since I won't be considered having a good experience in any particular stream with 2-3 years in supply chain then a little bit in marketing and then a little in corporate strategy.

Following is the a brief history of my work experience.

Work Ex - 8 years

Hero Motocorp Ltd. (India's largest two wheeler manufacturer) Feb, 2015 to Present.

a. Service Planning, Corporate Office, Oct, 2016 to Present.
b. Territory Manager- Service, Sales Marketing-Customer Care department, Feb, 2015 to Oct, 2016.

Tata Motors Ltd. (India's Largest automotive manufacturer) Sept, 2009 to Feb, 2015.

a. Customer Support Manager, Marketing-PVBU. Sept, 2013 to Feb, 2015
b. Manager, Vendor Development, Sourcing & Supply chain Department. Apr, 2012 to Sept, 2013.
c. Assistant Manager, Vendor Development, Sourcing & Supply chain Department. Sept, 2009 to Sept, 2013.

Bachelor of Technology - CGPA 6.94/10
High School (12th) - 72.4%
10th - 83.8%

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Hello everyone. Actually I am planning to give GMAT on around 20th Aug 2017 so can I apply to IIMA on first round?

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Hello everyone. Actually I am planning to give GMAT on around 20th Aug 2017 so can I apply to IIMA on first round?

Hi Ashok,

Technically speaking yes you can apply in first round. But it is not advised to do so since
(1) There are too many things to be done to prepare an effective application in remaining 9 days
(2) It hardly matters whether you apply in 1st round or 2nd round in IIMs

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What is gmat range for apply to iim a

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What is gmat range of accepted applicant at IIM A?

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In PGPX application, regarding Applicant's Current Employment Details, responsibilities section has instruction as below :
Responsibilities during job ::: Max 500 Words (Copy & Paste is not permitted. you need to type description manually)

But I can successfully paste the data in the section and application is saved without any issues.
Why this restriction is there, any idea?
Are we expected to type 500 words again in the section after editing in word document?

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in the IIM PGPX application it asks to write role and responsibilities and Achievement (500 words each).Which format should i choose?

I worked in 3 companies 11 years. Current company tenure is for only 2 years. IIMA also mentions write about role and achievement of past work only if your current role is less than 12 month old.I am confused?

Big part of my career achievment and work happened before 2015 too.How to put it and what format i should choose.

Should I write bullet marked achievement and R&R points or shoul I describe them.?

And I have international work experience in 12 countries but with no appointment letter there in those countries. how to put it across?

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Please evaluate my profile for IIMA PGPX (2018 intake)

Male, 33 years, from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Academics
X---UP Board ---72% (1998)
XII----UP Board---- 72% (2000)

I hail from a family of University Lecturers, so I was enrolled in A Bachelor of Arts Course after (10+2)... completed 2 (out of 3 years) reluctantly (although with good marks)... persuaded my parents to let me join Engineering..

B.Tech (Electrical & Electronics) --- UP Technical University ----66% (2003-07)

Work Experience
2007-08 1 year as a QA Trainer in a CAT Training Institute
2008-09 1 year as a Trainee Engineer in an Electronics company....
Nothing much significant during these 2 years.

July 2009--Till Date (8 years)
Working in PGCIL (Leading Navratna PSU in Electricity Transmission in India)

2010-13 Engineer (Asset Management)

Managed the operation and Maintenance of High voltage AC transmission System at 765/400 kV as well as 400/220 kV Sub-stations as Shift in charge.
Managed a Team of 10 members looking after the Power System Assets such as Power Transformers, Shunt Reactors, Circuit Breakers, Instrument Transformers etc. worth USD 10 Million
Part of the Testing and Commissioning Team responsible for capitalization of Projects in coordination with MNCs like ABB, GE, Siemens, CGL etc. Capitalization of Projects worth USD 2 Million achieved. Letter of appreciation received from CMD.

2014-17 Sr. Engineer (Contracts and Materials)

Supervised procurement of Transmission Assets worth more than USD 5 Million including foreign imports worth USD 2 Million. Responsible for Enterprise Resource Planning of Assets for HVDC Vindhyachal station, first Back-to-Back HVDC Station in India.

2017-Till date Dy. Manager (Project)

Site in-charge for 400 kV Bay Extension Project at NTPC SSTPS, Oldest Thermal Power Plant in India; project is being executed by M/s GE with a total cost of USD 2 Million.

Several Certificate Programs such as in Technical Consulting, BSI standards etc. in official capacity.
Achieved “Outstanding” or “Excellent” rating in annual performance reviews in each of last 8 years

Extra-Curricular

Actively participated in several Essay, Debates and Quiz Contests at School level.
Played Cricket and Badminton at College level and also in Inter-regional Tournaments in my company
However, I really don't have many certificates to back above as I never really cared for them.
Nothing much as far as Social Service is concerned apart from personal contributions.

Current GMAT Score 710 (Q50 V35)

Please let me know my strengths and weaknesses...what are my chances for IIMA PGPX admit this year..will be applying in R2 with a better GMAT score
Time is running out for me (crossed 33)...what more I can do to increase my chances... Thanks in anticipation

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Hi,
Please evaluate my profile for IIMA 2018 Round 1 Applications.

10th, 86%: , 2004
12th, 80%: 2006
B.Tech, 74%, NIT, 2010
GMAT: 720(50/38), IR:5, AWA:6, July 13, 2017

Professional:

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited( A Govt. Of India Enterprise) June-2011 to March 2018(6 Years 9 Months) as Assistant Manager in Engineering & Projects department. Handled & executed worth INR 1.43Bn of Terminal Automation System projects for HPCL at its Depots & Terminals all across India.

HPCL C&MD Award for Best Instrumentation Engineer.
International Certification from TUV SUD, Germany as Certified Functional Safety Professional in Safety Instrumented Systems. Hold international licence for this.
KVS TT Nationals Player.

This is a brief introduction about my profile.

1. Request you to evaluate my profile and what are my chances for IIMA PGPX. I feel that duration of my work exp. is less.
2. Also, I had worked in a Swedish Company for 6 months prior to HPCL. However, I have joining letter for the same, but do not have any relieving letter and any payslip. Can I include this also into my work experience duration.

Pl advise

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Hi,
My name is Avinash Yella. I was wondering if any one can evaluate my profile.

-I am an MS in Mechanical Eng grad from University of Michigan, Dearborn with GPA 3.89/4.0 currently working at Ford Motor Company since 5+ years.I will have a total work experience of 6 years by Oct 2017.
- I also have 2 years work experience as Research Assistant during my Master's degree.
-I did my Bachelor's from JNTU hyderabad with 76%. 10+2 with 94.1% and SSC with 86%
-I've been working as a team lead at Ford though no one reports to me. I've been mentoring 3 team mates from past 1 year.
-I've received few awards from Ford for my contributions to the company.
-I've always been participating in extra cirricular activities since Bachelor years.
-I served as Vice President for Indian Student Association for University of Michigan, Dearborn for a year.
-My GMAT score is 590 (Q 48 V24) in my second attempt.

I was wondering if i could get through the screening process with this profile.
Your feedback is very much appreciated!
Thanks.

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Hi,

I have some confusion about references needed for PGPX from IIMA. How many references does IIMA ask for?

Thanks,
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Last 4 Days to go for PGPX Round-1 application deadline. If you still have any concerns about the program or filling your application, please join us for our webinar focused exclusively on PGPX admissions on August 28. In this session Prof. Vineet Virmani, PGPX Admissions Chair, would take your all last minute queries on the PGPX programme and admissions process

IIMA PGPX Webinar on Admission and Application Process

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Hi,

When I try to save the application with bullet points, I see "rnrn" characters are inserted into the form.

For example: If I enter:

Did X.

Did Y.

It converts that to:

DidX.rnrnDidY.

Note the "rnrn" inserted at the paragraph break.

Has anyone noticed this behavior. How did you resolve it?

Thank you!!