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I get what you are trying to say. Demeaning the EPGP program here is a little stern, I feel. Reputation-wise, for experienced folks, IIM-B EPGP is at par or even better than some of the international colleges.

ISB, IIM-A/B/C 1yrs are all top-notch programs which have been recognised world over.

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IIM B has stated in its webinars that seats are distributed 1/3rd across all three rounds.
However competition level differs. Later rounds have higher competition.
There has always been two rounds, I think the third round was introduced due to current situation and hence to give people more time to think and apply. Also maybe because ISB launched an R3 last time. (ISB has removed it this year).

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I don't get the 'Later rounds higher competition funda' Why?

What changes between R-1 to R-3 among applicant pool? which increases the competition?

-GMAT scores will remain same, more or less
- People who get rejected internationally will come to IIM B EPGP? for R-3? (hard to digest that the one who had hearts for a Wharton or LBS would settle for EPGP)
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I see this being mentioned often
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IIM B has stated in its webinars that seats are distributed 1/3rd across all three rounds.
However competition level differs. Later rounds have higher competition.
There has always been two rounds, I think the third round was introduced due to current situation and hence to give people more time to think and apply. Also maybe because ISB launched an R3 last time. (ISB has removed it this year).

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I don't get the 'Later rounds higher competition funda' Why?

What changes between R-1 to R-3 among applicant pool? which increases the competition?

-GMAT scores will remain same, more or less
- People who get rejected internationally will come to IIM B EPGP? for R-3? (hard to digest that the one who had hearts for a Wharton or LBS would settle for EPGP)
-

I see this being mentioned often

It's mostly because people procrastinate their GMAT exam and miss R1 deadline. That's why you see a lot of applications in R2 and R3. Although IIMs state that equal seats are reserved for all rounds, that may defer depending on the kind of applications they receive. Hence fewer seats and more applications make R3 tougher.
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I get what you are trying to say. Demeaning the EPGP program here is a little stern, I feel. Reputation-wise, for experienced folks, IIM-B EPGP is at par or even better than some of the international colleges.

ISB, IIM-A/B/C 1yrs are all top-notch programs which have been recognised world over.

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IIM B has stated in its webinars that seats are distributed 1/3rd across all three rounds.
However competition level differs. Later rounds have higher competition.
There has always been two rounds, I think the third round was introduced due to current situation and hence to give people more time to think and apply. Also maybe because ISB launched an R3 last time. (ISB has removed it this year).

Posted from my mobile device

I don't get the 'Later rounds higher competition funda' Why?

What changes between R-1 to R-3 among applicant pool? which increases the competition?

-GMAT scores will remain same, more or less
- People who get rejected internationally will come to IIM B EPGP? for R-3? (hard to digest that the one who had hearts for a Wharton or LBS would settle for EPGP)
-

I see this being mentioned often

Totally off-topic, I feel- it's not demeaning, it's just reasoning out
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Countering the claim is reasoning out and countering the reason is off-topic? Let's just end it here. Great to know that you didn't mean to demean.

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IIM B has stated in its webinars that seats are distributed 1/3rd across all three rounds.
However competition level differs. Later rounds have higher competition.
There has always been two rounds, I think the third round was introduced due to current situation and hence to give people more time to think and apply. Also maybe because ISB launched an R3 last time. (ISB has removed it this year).

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I don't get the 'Later rounds higher competition funda' Why?

What changes between R-1 to R-3 among applicant pool? which increases the competition?

-GMAT scores will remain same, more or less
- People who get rejected internationally will come to IIM B EPGP? for R-3? (hard to digest that the one who had hearts for a Wharton or LBS would settle for EPGP)

I see this being mentioned often

Totally off-topic, I feel- it's not demeaning, it's just reasoning out
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basecamper09, I think it is better to ask the Adcom as to why R3 rounds are tougher. They can give you a better answer. You can sign up for any of their information sessions.

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Countering the claim is reasoning out and countering the reason is off-topic? Let's just end it here. Great to know that you didn't mean to demean.

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IIM B has stated in its webinars that seats are distributed 1/3rd across all three rounds.
However competition level differs. Later rounds have higher competition.
There has always been two rounds, I think the third round was introduced due to current situation and hence to give people more time to think and apply. Also maybe because ISB launched an R3 last time. (ISB has removed it this year).

Posted from my mobile device

I don't get the 'Later rounds higher competition funda' Why?

What changes between R-1 to R-3 among applicant pool? which increases the competition?

-GMAT scores will remain same, more or less
- People who get rejected internationally will come to IIM B EPGP? for R-3? (hard to digest that the one who had hearts for a Wharton or LBS would settle for EPGP)

I see this being mentioned often

Totally off-topic, I feel- it's not demeaning, it's just reasoning out
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No, No I do stand by the fact that EPGP is no Wharton :P , Relax! just an exchange of opinions, that's all.
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Hi everybody

I was waitlisted by IIM B. is there any chat group that I can join.

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DM me your number. Will add.

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I was waitlisted by IIM B. is there any chat group that I can join.

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My Round 2 interview got preponed from 5:30 PM to 2:00 PM but I was asked if they could prepone it so it was okay. Interviewed by 2 Profs. Total time ~ 20 mins. All Qs were profile related. There were 5 parts of the interview:

1. Electrical engineering related Qs (my undergrad) and how it helps in my job.
2. Work related Qs and how do you manage things.
3. Why MBA?
4. Do you plan to remain in the same sector post MBA?
5. Qs for us?

Lots of cross questioning and comments but they were smiling and laughing almost all the time. Eg- calculus is 11th, 12th not Engineering; do you think central govt employees are that savvy to understand these pension related technical things? Are you calling us central govt employees less financially literate?; Your job is so important and powerful so why would you want to leave?; You have remained in this sector and don't know much about other sectors that's why you are saying that you want to work in this sector; You are an adult, you can take your own decisions why do you want our opinion (on my Q for them - how to maximize/optimize learning given academics, extra currics and just 1 year for all that). But the Prof did give a good tip - ultimately concepts will be learned in a class, and through exams so that has to be academic.

At one point, the main Prof just stood up and went somewhere. I had to ask the other one if I should continue. So it felt like a stress interview but they were quite chill and smiled and laughed all the while.

Overall it was a fun experience, and despite questioning, and commenting a lot, they made it comfortable.

General tips: Be prepared for anything and just remain confident while answering. A sense of humour helps to laugh and smile, and that takes the stress away
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what is the ratio of shortlisted vs seats in IIMB executive program ? any idea
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Please refer to Tridisha's post above.
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what is the ratio of shortlisted vs seats in IIMB executive program ? any idea


In official webnair, they said 1:5
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