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Which finance companies visit IIM Calcutta?
Rightly called the finance campus of India, IIM Calcutta is visited by many top finance companies for recruitment. Some such companies are:
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Citibank
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Goldman Sachs
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Bank of America Merrill Lynch
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Gaja Capital
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Barclays
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Arga Investment
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Avendus
These contribute to the second highest number of recruitments after the consulting sector.
Is it better to be a topper in the new IIMs (Tricky, Ranchi, Rohtak, Udaipur, Raipur, Kashipur) than being an average student at IIM A,B, or C??
One cannot really compare the enriched experience and worth of old IIMs to the newer ones. No matter how high grades you score in the older IIMs, they can never be at par even with the average marks of an old IIM student. Their skills, knowledge, and confidence are at another level. Older IIMs help you achieve bigger goals and earn much more. So it’s better if you are an average student at an old IIM than a topper at a new IIM.
What will be the advantage of joining IIM Calcutta over IIM Lucknow given the huge difference in fees between these two institutes i.e. 21 lacs vs. 14 lacs?
Definitely joining IIM Calcutta over IIM Lucknow is better. In fact the huge difference in fees is exactly the reason why IIM Calcutta is worth investing in more than IIM Lucknow.
Some advantages of joining IIM Calcutta over IIM Lucknow are:
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IIM Calcutta is among the top 3 while IIM Lucknow is below.
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The placement opportunities at IIM Calcutta are way better than IIM Lucknow. Check the recent placement reports to verify the same.
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Professors with publications in International journals are way higher in IIM Calcutta than Lucknow.
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IIM Calcutta has a better batch quality as it has a higher cut off on CAT %ile.
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IIM C Alumni networking and culture is enviable even by IIM A and B. So by paying more fees you build relationships that are priceless and last a lifetime.
I wouldn’t say choosing IIM Calcutta over IIM Lucknow will ever be a bad decision. Your 7 extra lakhs Rupees will pay you back tenfold times.
How can I ask Accenture to sponsor my entire fees in IIM Calcutta?
For a person to be sponsored for their education, they must be on Accenture's payroll.
No full-time IIM courses will be sponsored by Accenture. Part-time courses are included in the EXCEL programs and are supported by the NIIT Imperia infrastructure. Check with your specific HR PoC or People Advisor or try searching for emails from the Excel team.
You must apply for the IIM-C courses approved by Excel Academy and then notify them of your application. You will be given permission to enroll in the course and then pay the associated fees following scrutiny (to make sure you have the necessary number of years of experience, the required percentage of graduation marks, etc.).
Either you will receive a reimbursement or ACN will pay the fees on your behalf (depending on various factors). After completing the MGMT program, you must sign an agreement with ACN to continue your service with the organization for a specified period of time.
What are the chances of working in the USA after a PGDM from IIM Calcutta?
There is practically no place in the corporate world you cannot reach if you attend India's top management school, IIM Calcutta. You and your degree are well-known and respected in this community.
When it comes to regions outside of India, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, or Australia and New Zealand, your degree is not recognized on par with Tier-1 global MBA colleges. In fact, you are likely to be treated on par with graduates from that country's tier-2/3 colleges.
After hiring an IIM graduate, few companies offer a position in the United States. These are typically consulting (management/strategy/IT) positions that may require you to travel to the United States on an H1 or L1 visa. There are very few chances. If settling in the United States is your primary goal, it is preferable to pursue a higher degree (MS/MBA) in the United States.
What are the future prospects of doing the PGDBA course from IIM Calcutta?
Students can choose from either Python or R after learning both of them in this course. They get to sharpen our presentation abilities, business perspective, and statistical knowledge. Moreover, the course covers Hadoop and big data. You will have plenty of data to work with because the course is industry-focused. Courses include multiple projects, and students can do projects based on the subjects they study.
As a course that is heavily focused on the business world, some highlights include frequent visits from business representatives and numerous guest lectures. Without a doubt, this course will give you a competitive advantage in the field and is well worth the money.
How helpful is the dual degree of IIM Calcutta provided by CEMS for one's career growth?
The dual degree of IIM Calcutta provided by CEMS is of little use unless you are planning to settle in Europe in the long run. The reasons why it is not worthy are:
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CEMS is not recognized in India. No industry recognises this degree. 95% of IIM graduates are placed within India.
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The international scope of this degree is limited to Europe only. 21 out of 30 CEMS member schools are European.
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This degree requires you to complete a 10-week foreign internship which is very difficult to secure.
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The selections for CEMS are competitive. 25-30 students are selected from among 70-80 applicants.
Without any doubt CEMS is the highest rated dual degree program in Europe. But within India or outside Europe, this program becomes useless.
Can a student with average academic records get an admission in IIM, Calcutta?
Academic records for sure are extremely crucial for your admission criteria. But they are not the only basis for determining one’s capabilities and qualifications.
Many times there are instances wherein people with high academic scores like 97%, 98%, and 99% fail to get admission into IIM Calcutta. This is because they are good at academics but lack communication and other crucial skills. One posed with out-of-the-box questions or asked to communicate efficiently they face serious problems. The interview panel at once realized that the person is not fit for admission.
In many other cases, people with average academic records get into IIM Calcutta. This is because, despite low scores, they exhibit exceptionally good communication skills and think more creatively. The interview panel realizes that academic scores can be the main but not the only deciding factor for admission. One needs skills to get into IIM Calcutta. The recruiters prefer a dynamic, vibrant, and hardworking student and worker rather than a bookworm.
So rather than worrying about your average scores, just upgrade your skills and prepare well for the interview.
IIM Kozhikode converted, should I forego the offer and give C (A/B no shot due to lower graduation score) another shot?
The answer depends on your percentage and work experience.
My personal suggestion would be to forego the offer and give IIM C another chance. This answer is based on personal experience so might not be applicable to everyone. Only forego the offer if:
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You are confident that you can score around 99% again the next year
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You add more work experience in the meantime
The key is that if you are foregoing the offer, use the entire year to acquire new skills, gain work experience and upgrade your CV. The decision will be your own. But make sure you accept the results next year without any regrets.
How would you rank the following business schools, ISB, IIM A, B, C, L, XLRI, FMS, and SPJIMR?
All the aforementioned colleges are among the best B Schools in India so the choice between them depends on your preference and future prospects. You need to determine what exactly you want from the program and where your career currently is.
In general, ISB is for people who have better industry experience, good leadership skills and decent academics. The other B Schools focus more on excellent academics throughout your career.
The ranking of these institutes in my opinion is ISB, IIM-A, B, C>IIM-L, FMS, XLRI,>SPJIMR
The above preference order is based on a number of factors like career progression, college market value perception, quality of faculty, quality of students, academic learning, quality of recruiters and infrastructure.
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