Hello,

Thanks for asking. I like to know what is the maximum experience based on student profiles in last couple of batches in EPGP program. Does EPGP have students with 10+ years of experience as well ?

Thanks much

Hi Rohan, Do we have any format for recommendation letter?

Does the applicant know the sort of details asked by referral ?

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The EPGP is a highly prestigious one-year program. In a short duration of time since its launch six years ago, the IIMB EPGP has made a strong name for itself, and is a much sought-after program among mid-career professionals. For detailed information on tips and advice on the IIM Bangalore EPGP Statement of Purpose, admission statistics, placements and information on other aspects of the program, visit IIMB EPGP
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I will soon ask a few students to share a write up of their interview experiences.

Hi
my gmat is in last week of august ...also last date of application is 31 august ....would 15 days be sufficient for interview prep ....or shall i apply in round 2 .....are there any disadvantages of applying in round 2 as compared to round 1 .....what is the share of seats of round 1 to round 2 ( rough idea ) ???

Hi Sagarag,

Your overall profile is quite good and your industry knowledge wud add to the diversity of the class. The current EPGP class has students that scored in mid 600's in their GMAT. A higher GMAT score wud certainly add a lot more value to your application.

Regards
EPGP_IIMB

IIMB EPGP applications are now open. You may download the brochure and start your application @ http://www.iimb.ernet.in/epgp/?Ref=IIMBsite

Rajiv Sathyanarayan from EPGP batch 2015- 16 has shared tips and tricks for IIMB EPGP interview, based on his experience last year.
Rajiv holds a B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering and has over nine years of experience in technology consulting for retail sector.

Interview Tips
A salient feature of the EPGP admission interview at IIM Bangalore is - you’re the master of how your interview shapes up. In order for you to be able to demonstrate that you’re the right fit in the 10-30 minutes you get with the panel, you must work well in advance.

A typical interview will start off with introductions (Tell me about yourself), followed by questions about your job, career progression, key achievements at your job and why you chose to get into an MBA program now and how IIM Bangalore is a good fit. However, this is just a rule and there are ample exceptions. Some panelists may throw a googly at you as soon as you start, trying to unsettle you in order to gauge your reaction. Note how the interview is structured similar to the MBA essay / statement of purpose you write for most B-schools.

To be a master of your interview and drive it in the direction you want to, you must start your preparations early. One of the strongest ways to put across a strong candidature is to be clear, concise and consistent in the documents you submit to your B-school: your application, your Curriculum Vitae, and your essays. Make sure you bring out your strengths, key accomplishments (both work and non-work related) and hobbies in the application. This will not only give the right information to the admission panel, but also help you drive the interview in the direction you’re most comfortable with. Further, since getting into an MBA program after over 5 years of work experience is a major decision, make sure you’ve done your introspection into where you see yourself 5/10 years from now, and how an MBA from IIM Bangalore can help you achieve your goals.