B-School Admission Queries!!
(Chat Transcript)

kavita: Sir, I have got 99.78 percentile in MH-CET (142 marks). Also I have got 99.95 percentile in MAT. Sir wat r my chances for Sydenham MMS & PGDBM??? Sir, on your website u have given approx. cutoff for Sydenham MMS 172-173, Sir wat will be for PGDBM?? Thank u
sai: check this link for the asnwer to u r Qs http://www.time4education.com/Prediction_of_CET2009_Cutoffs.htm


meenu: Sir, how is KJ somaiya & how is its placements…do they provide 100% placement(pre- recession) ???
kranthi: kj som is a decent institute and it has a decent placement record over all.


ankit: Sir, howz d facilities, faculties, placements and avg package in Jaipuria Noida???
sai: It has a decent course but dont expect 100% placements or a salary greater than 3 lacs per annum


prisha: Sir, I have 99.95 in MAT, wat r my chances for JBIMS?Sir, also why r cut-offs less this year as compared to previos years???
sai: Average chances....cutoffs are a function of the difficulty level of the paper and change every year based on the paper and the pattern


rahul: Hello Sirs. I have 2 calls from colleges. What should be the order of preference? ICFAI Bangalore, Amrita School of Business (Coimbatore). Which should I join? How does ASB rank in All India rankings? Also if the option is ASB can you please tell me how to get my money back from ICFAI people?? I have 88% (96 marks) in MH-CET under outside maharastra quota and general category. Should I bother applying to colleges under this exam?
kranthi: asb is better . negotiate with icfai people for refund.


rahul777: how is jims delhi, acc to placments
sai: Not so good.Better to avoid


ankit: hello!what is the percentage required in 10th and 12th for IIFM bhopal and other good colleges,other than IIMS
kranthi: not much weightage to those in other instiis a first class will more than suffice.


jazz: sir how would u rate IIFT delhi...and would u rank iift delhi higher or SPJain...
kranthi: sp jain ranks higher but iift is in top 2o.


naba: what is the highest salary package offered at amity and icfai-bangalore?
sai: How does it matter? The highest package fluctuates wildly and is no indicator of how placemnts will be for the average studnet studying there.


diks: sir itm navi mumbai or asb coimbatore.which one is better?
kranthi: itm mumbai rates marginally higher.


sonu: Hi Sir, I have got selected in colleges IFIM, IBA, Bhavan Marshal University - [Bangalore]. Kindly suggest me to choose the college
kranthi: iba.


jazz: Sir till now i have converted only IIFT delhi..n am awaiting results for SPJ...would u think it advisable to drop another year for IIM A, B n C...
kranthi: join and try later.


catdreamer: Hi Sai,I am currently in the OBC waitlist of IIMI(61) and IIMK(80)..any chance of converting??
sai: Looks dicey but there is a strong possibility of converting one of them as the waitlist moves quite a bit across all categories at I and K. keep your fingers crossed and pray.


kavita: sir,i got 91.75 percentile in MH-CET(102marks).sir in wat colleges can i get with this score?
sai: Please visit www.time4education.com and check the home page for the list of colleges from where you can get calls in MhCET


rahul777: at 80.82 %ile in cat i dint get a call from welinkar can u tell me its cut-off this year
sai: CAT isnt the only parameter based on which calls are given so it doesnt make sense to attribute your not getting a call to u r percentile alone


sam: i have got offers from amity,noida & suryadatta,pune. I have found amity isnt affiliated to aicte. So, should I take admission there? Also, how is suryadatta institute in national ranking?
sai: Amity is a better bet. The instis you mentioned are not amongst the top 100 in the country but relatively speaking Amity is better than the others mentioned.


sonu: Hi guys, are u able to see the ans or is it that nobody answered yet? I c only ques on the screen.
kranthi: log in again.


bbc8l204: sir,i have converted my call for IFMR PGDM-DSF(developement and sustainable finance) and have also been selected for TISS-MA in social work..i am basically a b-tech with no work-ex...which one to opt for keeping in mind the placements& pay package?
sai: Both these courses are not known to have the high flying salaries that other programs from other schools have. Choose the one that interests you more and which you are comfortable making a career in.


puti: sir, is amity,noida good in terms of campussing and placemant?
sai: Good campus. decent placements but not at 100% level


siva: sir,how is MBA at Birla institute of Technology,Ranchi?what abt BIT jaipur,lalpur,noida?
kranthi: bit s ranchi is the better one among those u have mentioned.


raji: Hello sir,i hav converted icfai-hyderabad&alliance.which one is better
kranthi: alliance has lesser intake of students it may be easier to get a placement through alliance than icfai.


pankaj: Sir, I have 99.95 in MAT, wat r my chances for JBIMS?
sai: check this link for the asnwer to u r Qs http://www.time4education.com/Prediction_of_CET2009_Cutoffs.htm


sourav: Sir, is it prudent to take admission in non-aicte approved colleges like amity?
kranthi: it has to be decided on a case to case basis.


pankaj: Sir with 99.95 percentile in MAT, do i have a chance in Sydenham(either course)??
kranthi: if u have applied for mahacet ur are in reckoning.


pankaj: Sir with 99.95 percentile in MAT, do i have a chance in Sydenham(either course)??
sai: check this link for the asnwer to u r Qs http://www.time4education.com/Prediction_of_CET2009_Cutoffs.htm


waitlisted: has anyone replied yet??
sai: refresh your page


kautuk: sir i got 96 marks (88.30%le) in MH-CET wat r my chances in pune??? u hv givn cut of list for mumbai coll only...........
sai: Check www.time4education.com for the list of instis where u r likely to get calls from


ulka: sir, almost all mba colleges say that they have 100% placement record. is is claim true even for colleges below 100 rank? please give a clear picture.
kranthi: u have to take the claims with a pinch of salt.


diks: sir itm navi mumbai or asb coimbatore.which one is better?
sai: ITM


veena: Sir, with 99.78 percentile in CEt, wat r the colleges i can aim for..i am mumbi home student???
sai: check this link for the asnwer to u r Qs http://www.time4education.com/Prediction_of_CET2009_Cutoffs.htm


partho: sir, which i am now studying b.tech and i want to do mba in iim ,now i am in first year ,can you tell me that is this the right time to join coaching for mba..
kranthi: join in ur second year.


sonu: I want to know if the IBA-Bangalore has a good record. As I have seen it is not approved by AICTE. Kindly suggest if I can join this institute.
sai: IBA is not in the top 125 instis in the country. It is a risk if you are looking at 100% placements at high salary levels


amit: Sir, Which one is better between XIMB, Bhubaneswar and NMIMS, Mumbai?
sai: NMIMS


diks: hey rahul777 i gt 92%le in cat.even i dint get call from welingkar.
sai: Rahul, this answers your query and supports what i have said earlier in my reply to u r question


raji: both icfai hyd & alliance have high fees.is it wise to join them in this global recession scenario
sai: To offset the risk you need to study well and be amongst the top 20% of the batch to justify the high cost of education. ask yourself whether you can do this and then take a decision.


pachu: sir,while doing mba course, do we have to stay awake on nights for long due to hard work? Please suggest as to how I can cope up with the hard work. I love listening to Hindi songs, will I get time to do so?
sai: Yes u have to work hard...if you balance your work u will get time for everything


absolute: sir..is the CAT 09 an online test or a paper based test
sai: As things stand it might still be a paper based test but might go online from next year. wait for the IIMs to announce the scheme for this year!


waitlisted: sir i hav been waitlisted at 21 in indore and at 51 in kozhikode IIM,i am under obc category.any chance for me to convert any???
sai: Good chances of a final selection as the waitlist moves quite a bit at both instis.


bapi: sir, does ragging ever occur in bschools?
kranthi: not heard of.


sonu: Hi Sir, I have got selected in colleges IFIM, IBA, Bhavan Marshal University - [Bangalore]. Kindly suggest me to choose the college
sai: None of these are in the top 125 instis in the country...Avoid them


abhi: sir, could you please give e-mail address of Mr Sai Kumar, CAT counsellor?
sai: My email ID is sai@time4education.com and I am the CAT Course Director.


jazz: are any of these questions getting replies??
sai: Yes they are!!


abhi: sir, when will AIMCATs start this year?
sai: May, 2009


abhi: sir, has the recession affected jobs at iims and other premier b schools like mdi gurgaon,spjain in any way?
sai: It has reduced the average salary by around 20% but the instis have seen recruitment from new secttors which has ensured 100% placements.


sonu: Please tell me about Marshall university
sai: Not heard of it....must be a very new institute established this year


abs: sir, will CAT 2009 be definitely be a paper based test and not online? If online, will aimcats this year be online based so that students can get exposure to the new pattern?
sai: TIME will help you whichever way CAT goes. Our online module has been developed long ago and we will certainly give online AIMCATs if the CAT does go online this year


confused: Sir,I have got selected in AMITY Noida, ISME bangalore, PSG........which one of these shall i join?
kranthi: amity.


ankit: Sir, wat abt the avg. package and placements of jaipuria noida????
sai: Not more than 3 lacs per annum


munnu: sir,i got seat in IMDR,is it worth studying at IMDR?,plz tell me abt the placements abt the college
kranthi: decent college.


ranjan: Whether it is right to join in NITIE as I'm already in BHEL and having good salary.
kranthi: go ahead and join.


missionjbims: Hi sai,I have a MAT score of 99 percentile........pls tell me how to apply for JBIMS
sai: Did u apply to MhCET. if no then you cannot get in this year


roadies: Which is better - ITM (navi mumbai campus) v/s SIESCOMS.
kranthi: itm.


roadies: How is Finance from ITM (Navi Mumbai campus) ?
sai: It is good but then the placement would depend on how you do on the 2 year course. if you are in the top 10% of your batch then you can be assured of a very good placemnet. BTW who do you think will win Roadies...Nauman or Palak?


riha: sir i hv got 22 waiting in lbsim wat r my chances plzz honestly tell sir...for ur information they have listed 363 students for confirmed seat of 180...so wat r my chances sir
sai: Very good as the waitlist moves by a big margin at most of the intis other than the IIMs


aryan16: SIR, I HAD GIVEN DEC-MAT IN WHICH I HAD SECURED 92.08 PERCENTILE. PLZZ TELL CAN I STILL APPLY TO THE MAT-INSTITUTES ON THE BASIS OF MY DEC-MAT SCORE SINCE THE VALIDITY OF THE MAT SCORE IS OF 1 YEAR. PLZ REPLY.REGARDS.
sai: Yes you can


kapil: Can we apply to Institute Of Management Education,bls Institute Of Management
sai: Not a good institute


help seeker: sir which one is better itm navi mumbai or n l dalmia (pgdbm)
sai: ITM Navi Mumbai


kunnu: sir in iifm m in 2nd waitlist of obc wat r my chances sir...in counting my waiting is 8..they have given 7 seat for obc perhaps...
sai: Good chance


chintya: i got 90.10 percentile in CAT but didnt filled form except somaiya welingar, i got call only from somaiya, can u suggest any more good coll where i can apply now
sai: No more colleges are vaialble at this point


munnu: is IMDR a better college than welingkar?,i got seat in IMDR can i proceed for that?
sai: Welingkar is better


aryan16: PLZZZ ANS MY QS. SIR NAME SOME INSTITUTES WHICH I CAN GET AT A SCORE OF 107 & 93.85 PERCENTILE IN CET. PLZZ REPLY. REGARDS.
sai: check this link for the asnwer to u r Qs http://www.time4education.com/Prediction_of_CET2009_Cutoffs.htm


superman: which would be the best out of these-PGDM(WELINGKAR),PGDM(IB)in KJSOMAIYA and IMT-N(FINANACE).PLZZ. RATE THESE IN ORDER...
kranthi: kj som welingkar imt nagpur.


amit: Hello Sir, This is Amit.I am waitlisted 4 in NITIE PGITM course.From my personal contacts I have confirmed that I will get admission there.Can you please guide me on the prospects of PGITM course in NITIE.One more question that can I go to general management/business consultancy roles after doing PGITM from NITIE.
sai: The falgship course of NITIE i.e. PGDIM is well known and has good placemnts but the others courses are not in the same league


ankit016: sir,i got 93.85 percentile in MH-CET(107marks).sir in wat colleges can i get with this score? PLZ REPLY. REGARDS.
sai: check this link for the asnwer to u r Qs http://www.time4education.com/Prediction_of_CET2009_Cutoffs.htm


kapil: Which has greater number of job opportunities International Business or Retail Management And Marketing
sai: Retail & Mktg Mgmt


chintya: chetna, IES and MET which is good coll among them
sai: check this link for the asnwer to u r Qs http://www.time4education.com/Prediction_of_CET2009_Cutoffs.htm


vaq: sir, I'm thinking of appearing for CAT 2009, selection process of IIM's for CAT 2008 is scaring me out. My past record is not that great : X 78%, XII 89%, B.Tech 74% n may around 4 months of work ex by Dec 2009. Will my past record affect my chances of getting into IIM's. As I also have got into 5 reputed univ's for MS in US. So I'm totally confused, as I dont want to appear for CAT, if not for IIM's. So, plz can u help me out with this.
sai: It will depend on what your choices are. MS is a on the technical side, but you can always go towards the management side after MS. And your past record is not at all that bad.


timemallesh: Hi sai, i have got selected in AMITY Noida.....shall i join or should i wait for PSG.......
sai: Join AMITY


vaq: how much does a fresher need to score in CAT 2009, with moderate past record, to make it to the IIM's.
sai: 99.50+ percentile to make it absolutely sure


kapil: Sir my qualification is M.Sc(Electronics),M.Tech(V.L.S.I-Tech).Sir according to my qualification which branch of specialization I will choose in MBA Finance,Marketing,International Business,Telecom Management.Please suggest me.
kranthi: choice does not depend on qualification alone u have to take into account ur interest aptitude and career oppurtunities to decide.


timemallesh: Pondi Central University,PSG or AMITY........which one is the best of these three
sai: AMITY


muc8c247: sir which topic we can expect in gdpi of itm navi mumbai
sai: How can i predict that..i am no soothsayer!


aishu1: how many time students got finally selected iniims this year?
sai: Quite a lot...we are still compiling the results


amit: Which course will be better in terms of curriculum and opportunities. IM at SP Jain Mumbai or ITM at NITIE Mumbai.
sai: IM at SPJain


til: sir, which is better pharma management nmims or itm mumbai
sai: NM has the brand value which will help a lot in placemnets but then since it is a sectoral course you will not be able to get into Gen. Mgmt roles in future


viv_606: How are the placements at Amrita Scool of Business? Is it a good college?
kranthi: pretty decent it is BB category.


aishu1: is isb better or xlri?
sai: XLRI....btw where have you got calls from? You have asked Qs about the worst isntis to Qs on the best instis which is very odd!!


chintya: Hi, I m very much confused, got 90.10 percentile in CAT not filled form any where suggest me some good college where i can still submit forms
sai: Answered already


kapil: Is NDIM is a good institute.What about its course structure and placements.
sai: NDIM is a decent institute. Its placements will be aroind 3-4 lacs per annum


nitins: sir I have got 95.9 percentile in cet and currently working with TCS I belong to OBC category. Shall i go either for chetna or MET.
kranthi: stick to ur tcs job.


aishu1: how is icfai rated?
sai: ICFAI Hyd is a good institute and amongst the top 100 instis in the country.


bhajji: Hi sai........Is PCU better than Amity Noida
sai: Amity is better


aishu1: are ibs and isb different? how is ibs ahmedabad?
sai: IBS is ICFAI Business school and ISb is Indian School of Business. IBS Ahd is a decent school but not amongst the top 125 instis in the country.


nitins: If someone getst 75.14 percentile and belongs to SC category what are the good colleges in pune (home univ) can one expect
sai: Which exam?


til: sir, i have got 103 marks in mah cet.which college i apply.
sai: Check www.time4education.com for the list of instis where u r likely to get calls from


vaq: sir can u make one thing clear. can a fresher with 78%,89%,74% in 10th,12th n B.tech can make it to the IIM's. If so, what is the minimum CAT score required
kranthi: yes .the minimum score depends on the paper that year .focus more on efforts and less on results for the time being.


aishu1: sir i scored 84.8% aggregate and 87% pcm in 12th.will it be taken as below 85 or above 85 by the iims.
sai: below 85!!


naba: which is better to join among manipal,icfai bangalore and amity?
sai: AMITY


manasa: GOODEVENIG, HOW IS THE PLACEMENTS IN HCU
kranthi: o.k.


naba: will it be better to join icfai bangalore?since icfai institute of science n technology is having problem with aicte approval?does aicte approval is requied in b school giving mba?
sai: AICTE approval is not mandatory..IBS Bangalore is a decent institute


manasa: NOW I HAVE GOT 2 WAITING IN HCU,CAN I GET ADMISSION IN HCU?WHAT IS THE AVERAGE SALARY?
kranthi: 3to4.


madman: Hi sai, I have got selected in AMITY Noida and AMRITA coimbatore........I m frm Bangalore.......Pls suggest me one of the above
kranthi: amrita.


naba: what is the highest n lowest salary package offered at icfai b'lore?
sai: Check their website..though such statistics are useless as they give no clue as to what you will get when you graduate from this institute. As the placemnts depend on how you study in the 2 years than anything else.


muc8a507: I hav gt 99.70 percentil 140 mks At par 4 mks Wat r my chances of getting into sydenam
sai: very difficult


help seeker: if one does not know much abt the trades of MBA ie finance, marketing, and all stuffs >>>>>then how can one decide what to take as specialization ??
kranthi: in most of the institutes u will select after first year else read up and meet professionals working in the field.


manasa: IS THERE 100%PLACEMENTS IN HCU?
sai: NO


aishu1: from when will the forms for 2009 mba exams be available for 2010 admissions?
kranthi: september onwards.


madman: Hi sai, I have got selected in AMITY Noida and AMRITA coimbatore........I m frm Bangalore.......Pls suggest me one of the above
sai: Amrita


aishu1: during evaluation of work experience, is only full time work counted or part time work experience is also considered? if yes do both of them has same weightage?
kranthi: only full time .


megg: sir i m waitlisted in nirma(72)..will it be cleared???....and among somaiya and nirma..which is better???
kranthi: somaiya.


manasa: WHAT IS THE BEST SPECIALISATION IN HCU?
sai: Take Mktg. or Finance. The other specialisations might not have great market value


mankur: sir, i have got into IIM Calcutta ... wanted to thanks all of you for the wonderful preparation we had because of you
kranthi: cheers keep partying----


naba: is ibs b'lore comes under top 100 b school of india?
kranthi: yes.


paresh: DIFFERENCE IN PGDM AND PGDMB
sai: What is PGDMB?


paresh: DIFFERENCE IN PGDM AND PGDBM
sai: No difference....just the difference in name!


trilokdeutsch: Hello Sai,,, I got a call from Nirma.... How wud u rate it? Shall I join the college? What r the placement trends this year?
sai: NIRMA is a good institute. Basing your decision to join on this year's placemnts isnt the right thing to do as placemnts will surely be right back on top next year as the econmy continues to improve and the sensex keeps climbing up


nitins: on what features are colleges ranked
kranthi: placement quality of education infrastructure etc---


nitins: one got 97.58 percentile in cet and home university is aurangabad. which colleges in mumbai cah he expect.
sai: check this link for the asnwer to u r Qs http://www.time4education.com/Prediction_of_CET2009_Cutoffs.htm


muc8c247: sir is the fianl selection totally depends on ur gdpi score
sai: The GDPI score influences your final score quite abit and hence is very important


aishu1: from when will the forms for 2009 mba exams be available for 2010 admissions?
sai: Oh there you go again! The forms will be sold from August 2009 onwards


ravitmadan: Sir, I think my query got lost in between. Which is a better option: IMT Ghaziabad's Marketing and Operations course or IMI New Delhi's PGDM?
sai: IMI without any doubt


karthik: sir, is there any more entrance exam to be held for admission to this academic year?
sai: NO


bowled: Hi kranthi, can u suggest me on choosing between PCU and Amrita
sai: Amrita


amit: I got 95 percentile in cat and 92 percentile in Xat. I had GD-PI calls from SCMHRD and IIFT,but was able to convert only SCMHRD.whether i should take admission this year or i should go for cat 2009
kranthi: join scmhrd.


amit: I got 95 percentile in cat and 92 percentile in Xat. I had GD-PI calls from SCMHRD and IIFT,but was able to convert only SCMHRD.whether i should take admission this year or i should go for cat 2009
sai: You can get better schools than SCMHRD going by your CAt score. Take CAT again in 2009 if you have graduated in 2009 else take SCMHRD


vaq: sir, do think CAT 2009 will be very difficult for a fresher to make it to the IIM's, as becoz of this recession n other stuff there will be an increase in the no. work ex guys...
kranthi: far fetched thinking ur chances are as good this year as any other year.


kami: Sir I got through A,C,K,L..want to say thanks to your team for the superb test series and good second round preparation
sai: Congrats kami....Thanks for your encouraging words.


kami: Sir I got through A,C,K,L..want to say thanks to your team for the superb test series and good second round preparation
kranthi: you have done us proud kams.


timemallesh: Can u pls enlighten me on the average pay package of AMITY,Noida
sai: around 3-4 lacs


confused: Hi sai,The highest packeage of amity is 15 lpa and average is 5.5 lpa....where as Amrita's highest is 10 and average 5 lpa....How do u suggest that Amrita is better than Amity
sai: which means AMITY is better than some of the IIMs in terms of highest salary! Please dont go with info of this kind as the figures are definitely inflated and you need to go with a more moderate view


amit: which entrances does JBIMS & S.P. Jain asks for??
sai: JBIMS ois MhCET and SPJain is thru CAT


paresh: PGDM BUSSINESS DESIGN AND PGDM EBUSSINESS FROM WELINGAR WHICH IS GOOD
sai: Both are more or less equal...go with your interest


sakiv: sir, does the percentage secured in bcom play a significant role in the selection criteria into IIMs?
sai: CAT percentile plays the MOST significant role


swap: wht will be cutoff for PUMBA
sai: check this link for the asnwer to u r Qs http://www.time4education.com/Prediction_of_CET2009_Cutoffs.htm


taxikid: Mr.SAI can i mail u my queries to your E-mail ID........
sai: Yes you can


karthik: Is IIPM, a good option?
sai: NO


amit: is it recommendable to take a break between graduation and MBA
sai: The break doesnt harm your chances


ravitmadan: Sir out of IMT-Ghaziabad and IMI New Delhi, which institute should one join? Please respond.
sai: Very close..IMI has the edge


ravitmadan: Sir can u site the reason behind choosing IMI OVER IMT? As IMT is a very strong brand
sai: Location is a strong plus and the great faculty team


krish: sir, i got 96percentile in cat this year but didnt manage to convert the call from IMT. i will give cat another try in 2009. i have secured a placement into virtusa but i'm not to sure if my employer will call me.i am inclined towards an MBA in finance and hence i have decided to do a few online courses in financial markets offered by NSE. will this build my profile and further my cause for doing an MBA in finance at the b-school interviews?
sai: Yes it will...good to see you planning for the future


gags: hello sir can u tell me shuld i join lbsim after 3 yr work ex
sai: Yes you can as an MBA adds lot of value in your career as you progress higher (if not immediately)


siddkingg: plzzzzzzzzz. reply..WHICH IS BETTER IMDR,PUMBA OR IMT-N??got selected in imt-n.PLZ. GIVE THE ORDER ALSO...
sai: IMT N


amit: what is the highest nd the lowest pay packages for IIM(A) & (B)
sai: Highest around 50+ lacs and lowest is around 4 lacs!!


time gandalf: sir please answer..... am engg.2008.. JOBless. screwed '08CAT. Lost OMET cutoffs in fractions.(1, 1/4 miserable!) Preparing for '09. considering the worst case(suppose jobless till 09-10) will it be wise to attempt CAT09? and which i should give top priority CAT'09 or JOB?
sai: CAT2009 as the job market is a little depressed right now


gags: hello sir can u tell me shuld i join lbsim after 3 yr work ex
sai: Answered already


vaq: sir how much shud one score(minimum) in the aimcats, so that he stands a good chance of making it to the IIM's
sai: Consistently above 95%


rahul: Sir can you tell me where does ASB (coimbatore) stand in all india rankings???
sai: Around the Top 100


gags: is lbsim a good college for the new finance course
sai: LBS has a good reputation but then the uncertainty with a new course alwys is there till some batches pass out


confused: Thanks sai,If i pay my fee in AMITY and want to opt out of it later......will they refund my fee....
sai: majority part of it...talk to the insti



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