Calling all IIM Bangalore EPGP Applicants:(2020 Intake) Class of 2021

Class of 2021 (Matriculating 2020)

Dear prospective IIM B EPGP/MBA applicants,

Welcome to the Class of 2020 discussion

Let's leverage this platform to ask queries, know each-other, build network, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview/school visit experiences, and boost each other's morale to face the tough admission process. May the FORCE be with you!

Official Website l Profile Evaluation l Webinar Registration








Class Profile:
1. Gender Ration- 21%:79%::Female:Male
2. GMAT 650-770
3. 26% with International Experience
4. WE range- 5 to 15 years.

Admission Requirement:
Graduate minimum 50%; 5-12 years of WE; GMAT/GRE; SOP; Academic + Achievements; 2 Reference; WAT.




Tagging:-
Official Handle: IIMBEPGP
Moderator: Narenn
Alumni: Tridisha1
Student: antarikshpandey

How to write your SOP? Learn from an alumna

What is WAT?



Email ID: marketing@iimb.ernet.in

Hello everyone

I'm planning to apply for IIM-B EPGP for 2020-21 session.

Is IIM-B rigid on the work-ex criteria? My work-ex by March'20 will be three months short of 5 years. Will I still be considered?

Thanks
Sonesh.

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Dear ssonesh

Yes, they have a work experience requirement. Still, I'd encourage you to drop an email to the admission team and clarify.

Hello ,

I will be having 13 years of experience by this July , working in IT - as a SAP Senior Consultant , I was planning to apply to one year IIM courses, but IIM B mentions that EPGP accepts candidates with preferably less than 12 years experience , is 12 years a hard cut off ?

Thanks

Hello vidur,

Here's my observation-
1. As you see I've shared the current batch profile in the 1st post. We have students with 15 years of work experience, so I don't see that as a problem.
Also: https://www.iimb.ac.in/programmes/execu ... ch-profile
Max age of the participants is 41 years.

2. However in the webinar (Check the snapshot) they mentioned that the program caters best to candidates with 5-12 years of work experience. For people more than 12 year of work experience they have another executive program.



I encourage you to drop an email (or call) and clarify with the admission team, they repeatedly mentioned that they'll provide any sort of assistance- so do reach out. At the end it all boils down to why MBA and why now? If you can convince them nothing can stop you.

#Notice

IIM B EPGP Mumbai/Pune meet:-
1st June- Pune
2nd June- Mumbai.



A request,

If you've attended this event kindly share your key takeaways. Thank you.

#Notice, IIM Bangalore EPGP Webinar today at 7:00 p.m. IST.

Register here: https://iimberpsrv.iimb.ernet.in/prod/szkepoh.sfshow

Is there anyone here attending EPGP open house at IIMB tomorrow I.e 30th June 2019?

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Is the IIM B website down ?

Does anyone know when the course is commencing in 2020?

It's TBD, yet to be decided.

https://www.iimb.ac.in/node/216/

It's yet to be decided: https://www.iimb.ac.in/node/216/

Hi, Can anyone tell me whether there is any word limit for a letter of recommendation that needs to be sent through an online link by the recommender?

Please help me with the following queries:

1. Since the deadline is 29th August'19, does the admission committee start evaluating the applications after deadlines or in between? (i.e. does it make a difference if I submit my app on either one of the dates - 15th July or 15th August?)

2. Do the two referees receive the recommendation queries after submission of the application?

3. How much time do the referees have to prepare and submit the recommendation?

4. What should be uploaded against the option for 'GMAT Scoresheet'? Is it the official score report by Pearson?

5. By when should one send the GMAT scores via Pearson to the school?

Thanks.
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Hi!
Please find the answers to your queries:
1) No significant advantage in submitting the application before due date. No decidions are made till all applications are evaluated
2) The referees receive it as soon as you key in their email ID in the application form. You do not need to submit the application for them to start the process.
3) Depends on you. You can do it today on your online application and they will get an email immediately or within a day
4) You can upload the score sheet you receive from the center or on your email
5) Send it as soon as possible (preferable 10-15 days before the deadline). Sometimes there are delays from Pearson.

For further queries PM me.
Regards,
Tridisha


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Hi Saunak,

Log into the application form and check all the necessary conditions to be met. Usually the word limit is high and most recommenders do not reach or overshoot it.

Regards,
Tridisha



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Hi Vidur,

12 years is not a hard cut off but IIM B prefers applicants with less than 12 yrs of experience. However, with a strong application and absolute clarity in your thoughts/vision you can definitely get in. I would urge you to apply and focus on strengthening your application.

PM me for further queries.
Regards,
Tridisha



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Hi, thank you for creating this forum. I have following questions:

1) Is there a difference in applying to Round 1 vs Round 2? If so, what's different? Does the probability of application acceptance decrease as seats get filled during round 1?
2) Can I fill the application without GMAT scores before August 29 for Round 1, and send the scores later?

Thanks!!

Hi Shreya,

Please find the answers here:
1) There is no difference between both rounds and equal number of seats are filled in the two rounds. However, many applicants take GMAT later in the year (procrastination ) and this MAY increase the number of applicants in R2. There aren't any data points to prove this, but if you think logically, this seems probable.
2) You cannot submit your application without GMAT score.

Regards,
Tridisha


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Thank you Tridisha1 for addressing all the queries, really appreciated.
Anyone attended yesterday's info session in Delhi/Gurugram? Kindly share your experience/key learning here; thank you.