Calling all IIM Ahmedabad PGPX Applicants (2021 Intake, Class of 2022) : MBA Archive

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Welcome, all IIM Ahmedabad class of 2022 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, discuss app strategies? Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Join IIM chat The deadline for Round 1 applications is 31st August 2020 . The deadline for Round 2 applications is 19th October 2020. The deadline for Round 3 applications is 4th January 2021. Interesting Addition : Round-3 added this year. Eligibility Criteria: Following are the basic criteria for the PGPX Application: • A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline. (Minimum 15 years of study as per the education system in India i.e. 10 + 2 + 3 or 4 as the case may be.) • Minimum Age of 25 years as on 31st March of the year in which the PGPX programme commences. (E.g. For PGPX 21-22 commencing in April 2021, the candidate should have completed 25 years of age by March 31, 2021, i.e. must be born on or before March 31, 1996.) There is no upper age limit. • A valid GMAT/GRE score (GMAT/GRE scores are valid for five years from the date to the application deadline date of the round in which candidate is applying. The earliest acceptable GMAT/GRE test date for the three rounds are - Round 1: June 23, 2015 Round 2: September 12, 2015 Round 3: November 10, 2015 • Minimum 4 years of full time work experience after completion of graduation as on March 31, 2021 IIMAd.PNG Current Batch Profile: PGPX 2020-21: Profile of Students Number of Students : 140 Parameter Average GMAT 690 GRE 317 Total work experience 8 Years 6 months International work experience 1 Year 3 months Age as on March 31, 2020 31 Years 7 months PGPX-MBA_2020-21-batch.jpg Information Seminars & Webinars: https://www.iima.ac.in/web/pgpx/informa ... d-webinars Apply Here: https://www.iima.ac.in/web/pgpx/apply For IIM Profile Evaluation, Please post on this thread Contact Details: pgpxquery@iima.ac.in / pgpxmngr@iima.ac.in Let's start the discussion here. All the best!

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Candidates who have been accepted at IIMs or called for interview, can share the interview topics from last 2-3 years - it will be very helpful for all. I am sure the topics this year are going to be new and different but an idea of what kind of questions to accept will help everyone be more ready, if selected for the interview round.

2 topics that I am aware of is - "Rohingya Crisis" and "Income Inequality"

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Hi all,

Since MHRD has asked IIMs to stop offering 1 year MBA, does anyone have any ideas regarding the future of PGPX.
And should applicants be concerned?

https://www.business-standard.com/artic ... 848_1.html

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This is indeed a point of concern. IMPO, things will be sorted out. If i am not wrong, in the past also similar news came and in result course name changes happened to comply with that. All we can do is be positive and hope for best!

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Hi all,

Since MHRD has asked IIMs to stop offering 1 year MBA, does anyone have any ideas regarding the future of PGPX.
And should applicants be concerned?

https://www.business-standard.com/artic ... 848_1.html

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Hi all,

Since MHRD has asked IIMs to stop offering 1 year MBA, does anyone have any ideas regarding the future of PGPX.
And should applicants be concerned?

https://www.business-standard.com/artic ... 848_1.html

I really don't think it is point of concern-> IIM has been granted autonomy and HRD intereference is a violation of that law!. Just to add on, ISB provides diploma-> so in the worst case, IIMs would zing back to ISB level.. Just to top it-> IIM A was ranked the best in India in 2016 when the IIM act was not implemented. So I think we need to start working on our application and stop worrying.

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This is indeed a point of concern. IMPO, things will be sorted out. If i am not wrong, in the past also similar news came and in result course name changes happened to comply with that. All we can do is be positive and hope for best!

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Hi all,

Since MHRD has asked IIMs to stop offering 1 year MBA, does anyone have any ideas regarding the future of PGPX.
And should applicants be concerned?

https://www.business-standard.com/artic ... 848_1.html

No fauji, the course name changed coz IIM act was implemented and IIMs became the only institutes in India giving an MBA. IIM has the autonomy. Such silly reports should not be of any concern. And as I stated before, the worst that can happen is that PGPX zings back to its 2016 state, which essentially is equivalent to ISB(just stating) .SO cheers!

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Thanks for the Info. True, this should not be of any concern.

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This is indeed a point of concern. IMPO, things will be sorted out. If i am not wrong, in the past also similar news came and in result course name changes happened to comply with that. All we can do is be positive and hope for best!

Anupam93

Hi all,

Since MHRD has asked IIMs to stop offering 1 year MBA, does anyone have any ideas regarding the future of PGPX.
And should applicants be concerned?

https://www.business-standard.com/artic ... 848_1.html

No fauji, the course name changed coz IIM act was implemented and IIMs became the only institutes in India giving an MBA. IIM has the autonomy. Such silly reports should not be of any concern. And as I stated before, the worst that can happen is that PGPX zings back to its 2016 state, which essentially is equivalent to ISB(just stating) .SO cheers!

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#Reminder

#Live chat with IIMA PGPX alumnus kkayalvi , Tomorrow - Sunday, July 12, 2020, 6 PM IST

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hi all,

I am a current pgpx student. Will be happy to answer any questions you have!

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Hi All,

IIM-A application asks in each job whether it is a Managerial Position and No.of people reporting to you.
I have done 2 roles:
1. Project Lead
2. Supplier Quality Engineer

In both, I have directly/indirectly managed a team or a group of vendors. But in none of them the team reported to me. I was more of functionally managing the people without direct reporting authority. And my official designation is not a manager.

So does that mean i cannot put "yes" in managerial position and then mention how many people i led/managed?

Thanks.

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Hi All,

IIM-A application asks in each job whether it is a Managerial Position and No.of people reporting to you.
I have done 2 roles:
1. Project Lead
2. Supplier Quality Engineer

In both, I have directly/indirectly managed a team or a group of vendors. But in none of them the team reported to me. I was more of functionally managing the people without direct reporting authority. And my official designation is not a manager.

So does that mean i cannot put "yes" in managerial position and then mention how many people i led/managed?

Thanks.

hi,

Think about it like this, if you did an appraisal (giving feedback for appraisal doesn't count) for a team/employee then its a managerial position. What you mentioned is not counted as a managerial position
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Hi Anupam,

Please note that IIMs were giving diplomas till the 2017-2018 batch and they gave degrees only for the last two years. If MHRD continues to pursue this, IIMs might go back to giving diplomas.

Being an IIM Alum (IIM B EPGP), I can say that receiving a diploma or degree does not change anything for students. These programs are well recognized and I have not heard of any employer differentiating based on whether the applicant has a degree or a diploma.

As such, I would advise applicants to prepare a strong application and continue aspiring for these programs. All the best!

If you require any help with your application, feel free to PM me.

Regards,
Tridisha

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Hi all,

Since MHRD has asked IIMs to stop offering 1 year MBA, does anyone have any ideas regarding the future of PGPX.
And should applicants be concerned?

https://www.business-standard.com/artic ... 848_1.html

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Thank you shr90 for your support here.

Would you mind sharing info on How's it going with all the activities (given current situation - Covid19)? I have heard that classes are happening online(pls correct me). is it impacting overall learning experience(for e.g. case studies, group work etc.)? Anything you would like to share for this year applicants.

Thanks.

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hi all,

I am a current pgpx student. Will be happy to answer any questions you have!

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hey,

Yes classes are happening online. Definitely it is different from the experience we would have had at the campus, but anyhow, were are managing.

For future applicants, I would suggest they try to attend and many webinars as possible ( even if it is not related to you. Eg PSU/entrepreneurship). The webinars will help you to better understand what the school is looking for. Also, it will help you during the interviews as you might be able to structure your answers in a way that professors want to listen.

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Thank you shr90 for your support here.

Would you mind sharing info on How's it going with all the activities (given current situation - Covid19)? I have heard that classes are happening online(pls correct me). is it impacting overall learning experience(for e.g. case studies, group work etc.)? Anything you would like to share for this year applicants.

Thanks.

shr90

hi all,

I am a current pgpx student. Will be happy to answer any questions you have!

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shr90 is there any clarity on when the class can move into the campus? Is IIMA extending its term just as ISB has increased its term by a month?

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As of now there is no clarity as to when we will shift to campus.
Yes, the sessions here will also get extended.

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All,

Please follow the linkedin page of IIM A PGPX. You will get updates regarding the webinars as well as you will get the feel of what activities are going on wrt the course

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pgpxiima/

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