Official Thread: IIM-Kolkata PGPEX 2016-17 Aspirants!!

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This thread will cater to the prospective candidates for IIM-C PGPex 2016-17 ! We, the current admits of PGPex 15-16 will try and answer queries around the application process and any other queries regarding the course to the best of our abilities.

ankitaprsd · Answer

Whats the minimum years of experience required ?

upthecool · Answer

Hi, The eligibility criteria for PGPex is as below : Executives with a bachelor's degree ( minimum 10+2+3 years of formal education) or equivalent in any discipline and more than 5 years of post qualification managerial/professional experience may apply. A valid GMAT score (taken within last 36 months of Application date) is also required. For more details on the eligibility and the program you can also visit the below url: https://programslive.iimcal.ac.in/pgpex Good luck!! Saikat

Thoughtosphere · Answer

Hi I have more than 7 years of work experience into IT consulting for HR module. I am looking to make my career into HR Consulting and leadership development program. How good will be the PGPex course from IIMC for me ?

joshnsit · Answer

Hey Thoughtosphere, You definitely stand a good chance and opportunities after the program. The program becomes a level setter and unique opportunities. You may contact alumni and engage with more people on pagalguy for the opportunities.

Thoughtosphere · Answer

When is the application process for IIM-C expected to begin ?

Thoughtosphere · Answer

Dear  joshnsit ,

Thanks a lot. Where can I get in touch with the Alumni ? The IIM Cal website doesn't share the contact details.

joshnsit · Answer

PM pagalguy users for this year's and last year's group. They shall help you out.

Rag1217 · Answer

Is there a maximum cap for experience for PGPEX admission ?

For Eg EPGP from IIM B says the course is for people with experience between 5 to 15 years. Is there something like that for IIM Cs PGPEX as well ?

joshnsit · Answer

I applied to both colleges and was selected to both. As per my information, only IIMB only has this higher cap of 15 years. Though, policies may change. You can call IIMC Admissions anytime to confirm that.

jigardoshi · Answer

Hi All,

I want to pursue Management in Information Systems (Information management specialization).

Can you suggest which executive program offers this and which one of them is better?

I am looking for Indian 1Yr MBA's - IIM B, IIM C, ISB, SP Jain, XLRI.

Thanks,

Jigar

joshnsit · Answer

IIM A/B/C or ISB doesn't offer specialization  for sure  on their diploma/degree as such.

Your search is now narrowed to SP Jain and XLRI.
I think SP Jain only will offer MIS specifically as they do have such degree for their 2 year program, but you need to check.

amatya · Answer

Hi,

I am professional tarot reader working in the profession from past 5 years with a good annual turnover as well as having many international clients and side by side I am managing my own recruitment consulting business from past 2 years.My profile is B.Tech Computers -66% 12th -66% 10th -74%

Please guide me is my work experience is applicable for the program or not

inquizzitive · Answer

How much someone with an experience of 11+ years can gain in terms of salary, roles, functions, etc ? From IIM-C's website average work ex is 7 years. I

chandu31 · Answer

10th exam 86.4% (state board)
12th exam 77.8% (state board)
B.Tech in computer science & engineering 8.86 GPA (state university)

work experience: 
administrative officer (specialist IT) in a government owned insurance organization for 5 years, then promoted to assistant manager (IT) in the same organization after that (continuing over here till date). Total work exp = 8 years (almost) in reinsurance and allied actuarial field.

professional qualifications:
licentiate (LIII), associate (AIII), fellow (FIII) of general insurance from Insurance Institute of India
student member of Faculty of Actuaries, UK  
student member of Institute of Actuaries, India

achievements:
qualified GATE exam with 94.62 percentile, all India rank 2251 (category - general)
received certificates of merit from Indian Insurance Society for scoring distinction marks in 6 papers of fellowship exam
nominated delegate to attend Global Insurance Rendezvous 2015 on SAARC perspective
secured 5th rank in all India essay competition organized by Asia Insurance Review and GIC Re, essay got published in their book

publications:
wrote an essay on 'India - on the way to emerge as a potential Reinsurance Hub' in Insurance Blog, Asia
wrote a paper on 'Evolving customer centric strategy in general insurance' in a journal (ISSN 2455-1627)
wrote an article on 'Replacing Dollar as reserve currency' in Ideas Make Market

certifications:
Undergone several certifications on R and Python to do data analysis, cleaning, student's t-test, ANOVA

volunteering:
helped an entrepreneural venture named 'Klathrate' on developing reinsurance portal through Micromentor

hobbies:
maintain a photography blog encouraging solo-travelling for women

expected GMAT score:
650-680 (not taken yet)

Question : I am looking to apply in IIMs which dominate in insurance sector, can I apply to IIM-C with this kind of profile?
Edit1:- I am a woman

NoHalfMeasures · Answer

Hello, If you're rejected this year, can you still apply the next year? Do you need to submit an additional essay?

swagat4 · Answer

Hi. i am having 7 years of work experience in a Manufacturing Company . Currently working as Assistant Manager-Business Development. I have got a GMAT score of 500. Do i stand chances of getting a call from IIM Kolkata if I apply this coming year ? What will be the minimum GMAT score does IIM Calcutta require?

swagat4 · Answer

Hi. i am having 7 years of work experience in a Manufacturing Company . Currently working as Assistant Manager-Business Development. I have got a GMAT score of 500. Do i stand chances of getting a call from IIM Kolkata if I apply this coming year ? What will be the minimum GMAT score does IIM Calcutta require?

bb · Answer

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