Welcome!, all IIM Bangalore EPGP class of 2022 hopefuls. Join IIM chat The deadline for Round 1 applications is 31st August 2020. The deadline for Round 2 applications is 29th October 2020. The deadline for Round 3 applications is 4th January 2021. The basic criteria for applying to the programme include • Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). Applicants from SC ,ST and PwD categories should have a minimum of 45% or equivalent CGPA. • Minimum 5 years (and preferably less than 12 years) of work experience as on March 31, 2021,after completion of graduation. • A valid GMAT or GRE score. If you are applying in Your GMAT or GRE test date must fall on or between - Round 1: September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2020 - Round 2: October 30 2015 and October 29, 2020 - Round 3: January 05, 2016 and January 04, 2021 • A Statement of Purpose (SOP) that enables the applicant to highlight his/her future goals and achievements • Two references (on-line), preferably one from the current employer or from an individual who is in a position to evaluate the applicant’s performance on the job. IIMb.PNG EPGP Home: https://www.iimb.ac.in/programmes/epgp?Ref=undefined Apply Here: https://iimberpsrv.iimb.ernet.in/prod/sfonlapp.home Admission Process: https://www.iimb.ac.in/sites/default/fi ... cess_1.pdf Information Sessions: https://iimberpsrv.iimb.ernet.in/prod/szkepoh.sfshow Brochure: https://www.iimb.ac.in/sites/default/fi ... e_2020-21/ FAQs: https://www.iimb.ac.in/programmes/execu ... /epgp-faqs Let's start the application discussion! All the best!

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Yes workout, that's good one, similar one we can add in IIM forums as well. Plus most common questions.

Let me plan it and i'll reach out to you in few days for some discussion!

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Yes workout, that's good one, similar one we can add in IIM forums as well. Plus most common questions.

Let me plan it and i'll reach out to you in few days for some discussion!

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How sensitive are IIM B & C to word limits in SOP ? Is it ok to exceed by 50-60 words?

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How sensitive are IIM B & C to word limits in SOP ? Is it ok to exceed by 50-60 words?

Hi Ankit!

Yes, I certainly believe it is very much important to contain your SoP within the word limit.
Also, I dont think that the space in application page would allow you to type / paste more than prescribed word limit.
If you only have your essays exceeded by 50-60 words, it should be a fairly easy task to re-phrase without affecting the essence of it.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you need any support on your applications.
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How sensitive are IIM B & C to word limits in SOP ? Is it ok to exceed by 50-60 words?

Hi Ankit

You should try and keep your SOP below the given limits. If not possible, upto 10% over the word limit is ok, but make sure that this 10% is really needed.

Please note that the application systems for the IIMB and IIMC applications work differently. At IIMB, you need to upload a file, so if you are a few words over the word limit, the system will accept it. The IIMC system, on the other hand, will only accept an SOP of 500 words and below strictly, as the words are entered in a textbox and counted by the system.

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Hi Ankit,

You should not exceed the word limit. The word limit is there for a reason and you should stick to it. I know that it can be almost tempting to maintain it at 650-660 words, especially since the application system does not have any checks at this stage and allows you to submit it even with a higher word count.
However, your mantra should be Read-Edit-Repeat, till you can meet the word count.

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How sensitive are IIM B & C to word limits in SOP ? Is it ok to exceed by 50-60 words?

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Hi everyone,

I am applying to IIMB EPGP and was wondering where to write our achievements in professional domain as they have space for writing roles only. Should I highlight achievements in the same field?

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Hi Subhsngh0!

IIM B EPGP application portal does not have a specific place to mention your professional achievements. I would suggest you to briefly mention your top achievements at work in the 'Roles and Responsibility' tab. Also, you can pick your best ones and highlight them in the SoP as well. I believe this video might be of help to you.
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Hello aspirants!

I have made a video on points to check before clicking on the 'Submit' button on your application.
Hope this helps you in the last minute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIiS7YKqVg4&t=104s

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I will have a work-ex of 4 years and 10 months by March 2021. So I'm falling short of the minimum requirement of 5 years by just 2 months. Any chance the admission committe will consider the application based on profile, acads and GMAT score?

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I don't think so. They said that they are strict when it comes to work ex criteria.

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I don't think so. They said that they are strict when it comes to work ex criteria.

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Okay. Thanks! Saw a similar question posted in Q&A session of one of the webinars conducted by IIM A and the answer was to write to AdCom who might consider it. So wanted to confirm.

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I have a valid GMAT score from Oct 2016. I used that score in R1 EPGP applicaton. Will this score stand against me in the application?

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Hi Rachit,

As long as the GMAT score is valid (according to the admission committee's criteria), you should not worry.

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I have a valid GMAT score from Oct 2016. I used that score in R1 EPGP applicaton. Will this score stand against me in the application?

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I have a valid GMAT score from Oct 2016. I used that score in R1 EPGP applicaton. Will this score stand against me in the application?

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That would not be a problem as long as GMAT Score is valid.

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Please drop a mail to the admission committee. You can attend the admissions webinar to find more details.

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IIM B is not flexible on the 5 yrs minimum experience criteria, at least that is what they discussed in their webinar.
However, you can write in and confirm the same.

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I don't think so. They said that they are strict when it comes to work ex criteria.

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Okay. Thanks! Saw a similar question posted in Q&A session of one of the webinars conducted by IIM A and the answer was to write to AdCom who might consider it. So wanted to confirm.