rahul: I am expecting around 95, so should I apply to BIM, trichy??
saikumar: Which exam?

rahul: I want to ask that whether Amrita, Coimbatore is better than amity, noida or not??
saikumar: Equals I would say

hyc9x326: ans pls.....rank these seperately: 1.TAPMI,DELHI SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS,IFMR C,WELLINGKAR...GENERAL MBA 2. WITH FINANCE AS SPECIALISATION pls dnt say all r equal....
saikumar: Please check the ratings on www.time4education.com

anil: Sir, i have attempted 37 ques 27 will be correct (12qa,10di, 5va).can i except a call from bimtech?...pls guide..
saikumar: Nothing can be predicted about CAT2009 %iles

rahul: I am interested in finance, so MICA is good for me or not??
saikumar: NO

rambharosey: sir will u recommend a B.E.Computer(FRESHER) 2 pursue an MBA 4m SCIT,SITM or SIMS???
saikumar: YES

saswat195: sir, i wanted to ask u that since fms has 50 percentile as sec cutoffs does that mean we can entirely concentrate on 1 section which is our strongest as getting 50 percentile means answering roughly 4 qs correctly frm each section..
saikumar: We do not know the difficulty level of this year's paper and hence such generalizations would not be in your best interests.

rahul: What should I do to start my GD/PI preparation (any book, newspaper, magazine)??
saikumar: Newspapers and magazines

rahul: What was the last yr cut-off for SIBM, banglore and what is the expected cut-off this yr for SIBM, Banglore??Cut-off for SIIB is on high side or SIBM, Bangalore??
saikumar: Not disclosed by the institute though it was around 70+ as estimated by us. SIBM will surely have a higher cutoff this year.

rambharosey: sir snap score between 80-87.5...which colleges do i stand a chance???plz gimme d names of d institutes..m a FRESHER(BE computer) P.S.-will apply accordingly...thank u
gautam: SITM SCIT SIOM SIMS SIMC SIG SIHS

anil: In snap 71 (38lr, 15 qa, 15 va, 3 gk)..acc. to time....3 year of work ex as an electrical engg. Can i expect a call from SIOM, SIIB. (10th- 76, 12th- 62, b.tech - 72%)pls guide...
saikumar: SIIB is difficult. SIOM is possible.

rahul: I have applied for K.J.Somaiya IB programme and I am expecting around 95, should I apply to K.J.Somaiya PGDM also or not??
krishnakumar: Yes you should

rambharosey: sir institutes ask us 2 answer afew questions like WHY MBA,hobbies etc...shud we take help 4m sum1 or answer these questions on our own???
pcr: the questions are asked of you, so don't draw ideas from someone else. About MBA - consider why you are looking at management as a career, what abilities and skills you want you gain, what you have that you want to improve or refine, and what will enable you to contribute. As for interests and hobbies, think of the things that you do, why you like to do them, how they benefit you, and what they've helped you with by way of learning, abilities or skills

hyc9x326: jmet 914 rank(gn category)...X 82.8 XII 89.8 BTech 70.0(2009)..no work ex..can i get a call frm iit-m...also after iit b and iit d is iit m the best ?....
pcr: IIT B and D may be tough - but try. Better chances of calls from Kanpur, Kharagpur and Chennai

rahul: XIME and SDM-IMD is better than AMITY, NOIDA or not?? Pls arrange them acc to their average package….
saikumar: Please check the rankings on www.time4education.com

rahul: How the new programmes of TAPMI , are they worthy or not, since fee is around 9.5 lakhs…………..
saikumar: yet to be proven but the insti has a good reputation though the fee is a bit too high.

fms2010: sir please answer what to do specifically for verbal section in fms?
pcr: nothing very different from what you've done for the earlier exams. Read carefully and consider the implications of statements. Careful with your grammar.

rahul: How is BIMTECH, is it worthy or not, since fee is around 9.5 lakhs…………..
saikumar: It is a good insti but the placements do not correspond to the fees as the fees has increased in recent times.

help: PLEASE REPLY... my JMET result is as follows: All India Rank (AIR) 6732 Category: NC OBC Please tell me which all IITs should I apply....
saikumar: Good chance at all IITs barring the top 2

rambharosey: sir plz rank them...SITM,SIMS,SCIT,SIBM-B,SIIB
saikumar: SIBM-B>SIIB>SCIT>SITM>SIMS

sree: sir i got 95% in dec mat. which b-school 2 apply in south?
krishnakumar: Alliance, Christ Univ, St.Joseph's, Vignana Jyothi, SCMS

a5m6k5: Sir, I would like to know which college is better in terms of placements & salary packages …ALLIANCE or CHRIST…?
saikumar: Both are equal. The placement data given by Alliance is always very suspect.

sc student: hi am rajesh a sc student i got cleared the cutoff for jmet 2010.my score is 44.5. which iits do i need to apply. or no need to apply?
saikumar: What is the rank?

a5m6k5: Sir , I have got a mat score of 98. So can I use this score to apply in Christ after the results of cat are out ? because their last date as of now is 26th jan .
saikumar: YES

vin26887: Sir I got 12222 rank in jmet SC category which colleges should I apply to???
saikumar: The top two i.e. IITB and IITD are difficult but the others are possible.

a5m6k5: Sir , any info on the German MBA program in Christ ? is it worth the investment ?
krishnakumar: Recommend that you stick to the PGDM and not go for the twinning program

satishkalps: JMET 89 AIR...no coaching first attempt...1.5 yrs exp in saill...whether to join now or go for one more try....lso only 13.25 in english will i gwet a call from IIT B
pcr: Think you can do better in CAT, XAT next time around. If so, do so, since you've got a job in hand anyway. However, if you want to do it now, then apply to the iits. If you can present a good application, and present your work profile well, you stand a decent chance.

hima: sir, is scmhrd good only for hr specialization? I want to do my MBA in Finance specialization. Which Symbiosis college is good for finance? Please reply...
krishnakumar: SCMHRD offers HR, Marketing, Finance and Systems specialisation. SIBM also

help: Sir how is SIMS....Is it worth applying to this college if I have 32 months of work ex...I have defence quota...
pcr: if you've done decently in the exam, then your exp and the quota should see you through to a call. Apply!

rk: pls guide me ,i am totally confused abt ifmr chennai,pls tell whether it is really vgood clg,pls tell abt placement figure
krishnakumar: It is a good institute. Useful back up option for XAT

sriram11: hi sir, Can u rank IIT-M, Kgp, K?
saikumar: yes I can - IITKgp=IITK>IITM

rk: pls rank nirma,liba,gim ifmr
saikumar: refer to the ranking on www.time4education.com

rakesh.thalla: Hi Sirs...I was going through the application form of sibm-b..it asks for 3 references as in school princi,college dean and managers from corporate sectors....now i am a 2006 passout and have no touch with either my school or college...all i can get are references from corporate sector....will tht be sufficient and also is it necessary for me to have worked under thm for thm to refer me...please answer my query....thanks
pcr: 2006 wasn't such a long time ago. See if you can get at least one reco from a prof or dean. If not, then get all from your work area - at least 2 from immediate superiors like team leads and 1 from someone higher up who you have interacted with, like a dept head

rahul: 95 percentle in CAT ,taking into considerationthe conversion of call
krishnakumar: TAPMI, MICA, KJSIMSR are some of the good options where admissions are open

kk: Iam scoring 92 in snap and have applied to scmhrd,sibm - blore and siib...Please tell me one back up insti under snap....SIMS or SITM...I have defense quota....I have 30 months of work ex in IT
saikumar: SITM

fmsimcomong: sir my jmet rank is 271. balanced sectionals.should i apply to all the iits or only d selected ones(in dis case , plz name dem)
pcr: you could apply to all. However, focus on the better - D, B, Kanpur, Kharagpur

rahul: Cut-off for SIIB is on high side or SIBM, Bangalore??
krishnakumar: SIBM Bangalore is higher

kiran: sir i've got an AIR 850 in JMET. im planning to join only in the top 30-35 clgs.so what IITs do you suggest. Im in my 4th year of engineering and im placed in an IT company with a pay package of 3.75. So could you please suggest to which IITs u feel is worth applying.If i dont get in any ,im ready to write them again next year.
pcr: with 850 you should be able to apply in all except, perhaps, B and D. Apply, especially, to Kanpur and Kharagpur

garv11: Sir does aicte approval matter after completing our MBA.???
pcr: the standing of the institute and industry recognition are more important. Finally, placements are the acid test - aren't they?

hima: Sir, I got 96 percentile in december mat.Which colleges can I apply to?I have 2.5 yrs of IT experience with 3.5 as my current ctc.
krishnakumar: SIES, Alliance, BIMM

jay: jmet rank 1207.. obc candidate.. wht r my chances of iitb and iitd
saikumar: Good chance. Apply

abhi: how many seats are there in jbims and welingkar for non mah students?
saikumar: 15%

kiran: Sir could you also tell me if SIBM-bangalore stands in the first 40. Is it better than SIIB.
saikumar: It is a good insti. Dont worry about its ranking.

jay: got 110 in snap..fresher .. whts the chance of sibm p
saikumar: Excellent chance

varuag1988: Hello Sirs! Good Afternoon :) i'm expecting around 98 in SNAP. i'm a BTECH fresher. this was my 1st casual attempt at management exams. so should i apply to SCMHRD, SIIB ? or give again next year with proper preparation ? plz advice ..:)
pcr: not too bad for a casual attempt! Think you can do better if you're serious about it? Then maybe you should try next year and aim higher. For now, apply to the Symbiosis schools, and weigh your options once you've gone through the selection process.

vivek_1234: JMET rank 1314 (OBC)..which all IITs should I apply??
saikumar: All IITs

jay: sir i have my doj from cts on 25.. the sibm and scmhrd have their gd/pi from 28-feb4.. can we opt for sat and sun to take the interview call or is it their discretion
pcr: don't take things for granted. please talk to them while there's time and explain your situation. they would, normally, try to help you with a reschedulement.

vj: sir.. is ITM mumbai a good colz?
gautam: ITM is a failry decent college but you see if you should take it or not we need to know what kind of scores you were getting in the AIMCATs and your profile.

plsanswer: sir got call frm icfai..is ibs hyd a gud college??pls answer
gautam: ICFAI Hyd is a fairly decent college.

sssss: hi sir i got 11marks in which b school i had to apply
gautam: In which exam?

ksm: sir, which one is better? Amity noida or IBS hyderabad ?
krishnakumar: IBS Hyd

sree: hwz pondicheery university for mba? wat abt placements tere? very less fees of 12000
krishnakumar: Not in the top 100. Fee is low since it is a university program. If you are keen on marketing, you will find placements

kiiiiiii: i got 11 marks in xat which b school i had to apply
saikumar: Difficult to get a call from any decent insti at that score

lucky: hello sir i have calculate 64.25 marks in snap 38 in LR,11.75 in QA, 11.5 in VA and 3 in GK.i m a BE 2009 passout.So which colleges i should apply for..?
gautam: SIOM, SIMS, SICSR, SIMC,SIG,SIHS.If the colleges go in for a sectional cut-off, there may be some problem as far as your GK scores are concerned. Else these colleges should be fine.

thanku 2010: Sir AMITY Noida accepts feb MAT scores?
krishnakumar: They do

ksm: i scored 94 percentile in december MAT. Can I expect a call from ITM navi mumbai if i apply?
krishnakumar: Good chance of a call

kiiiiiii: is there any elgibility for sims with snap individual and total score
saikumar: Qs isnt clear. SIMS has overall cutoff.

abhi3: wat was the last yr cut off for welingkar
saikumar: Around 80 in CAT

kiran: Sorry for posting the question twice. But i need to apply . sir i've got an AIR 850 in JMET. im planning to join only in the TOP 30-35 clgs.so which IITs do you suggest. Im in my 4th year of engineering and im placed in an IT company with a pay package of 3.75. So which IITs do you suggest. Im ready to appear for the exams again the next year if i dont get them this year.
krishnakumar: No chance with IIT B and not much chance with IIT D with this rank. Options are IIT Chennai and Kgp

abhi3: sai sir what was the last yr cut off for kj somaiya
saikumar: 93

ckr: does christ accept september MAT score?
krishnakumar: No

tripura: Sir can u plz reply .got mat dec09 percentile as 84.best coll for my score?can i go with dis oercentile to feb mat colleges also?plz reply trying from day before yesterday session
krishnakumar: Alliance, UPES, SIES, BIMM, Christ Univ, St. Josephs, Amity, SCMS....Some of the Feb MAT institutes will allow you to apply using Dec MAT scores. Pls check Feb MAT notification of individual institutes

kushal: Sir I got 97.9%ile in DEC MAT... is it possible to apply to CHRIST using dec mat score after XAT n CAT results are out as their last date as of now is 26th jan???
krishnakumar: Yes, you can apply later with Dec MAT score

plsanswer: sir pls express ur views about SIES
krishnakumar: Good institute with decent placements

ash: Sir Is fare to get the referance from direct manager as my manager doesnot know that I am perparing for the MBA. if he get to know right now .his behavier get change towords my work.
pcr: if i understand you right - you can't approach your immediate superior for a reco as you haven't told him that you're hoping to do an MBA. Don't forget, if you go to someone higher than him, he'll get to know anyway, and than things could be worse. So, meet him, tell him about your hopes and plans, and convince him that it doesn't mean you won't continue to give your best as long as you're there. Take him into confidence - it's a chance, but you have to take it.

piya: I AM NOT FROM DEFENCE CATEGORY...OVERALL SNAP SCORE-88.5. CAN I APPLY TO SIMS? CHANCES OF GETTING A CALL?
saikumar: YES. great chance of a call.

mee: sir m getting 33 oa in xat with 9.75 va 13.5 qa nd 9.75 lr.....r there ny chances of xlri considering ma low va score ??
saikumar: Lets hope they do!

neha: can you elaborate a little on refernces in SIBM -B form..cant we use our parents aur batch mates working with us?
saikumar: parents and batch-mates cant be used. Get it from someone who is your Faculty or managers at office who have interacted with you.

someone_answer: sir geting 117.25 in snap.Have applied 2 only sibm-pune.should I apply to other institutes as well? in jmet 1364 rnk.obc candidate.Which iits shud i apply to>
gautam: SCM-HRD should be your fall-back option.

nicky: LIBA HAS MINORITY QUOTA FOR WHICH COMMUNITY?
saikumar: Obvious: Christians

sssss: i got 45 marks in snap my father is an exarmy man is there any chances in sims
pcr: 45 is a bit low, but try - if you can prepare your application well and you have reasonably good performances in acads and other areas, you could hope for a call.

krishna: sai sir pls put more light on ifmr chennai,is it vgood clg
saikumar: Very good insti and small batch size.

kiiiiiii: i got 45 marks in snap my father is an exarmy man is there any chances in sims
saikumar: difficult

rapaka: I have 4 years experience in IT industry and my package is 7Lac PA. Is it worth applying for IIT-Kharagpur and IIT-Kanpur? Rank in JMET- 1105.
saikumar: YES

ravi: sir iam getting 20.1 in xat can apply for xime as cutoff is close to my score.....
gautam: We estimate that the cut-off could be 23+. But I think it is fine if you apply. Look at it this way, if you don't make it you lose a certain amount but if you could have but did not apply then ...

shwetabh: have 2 yrs work ex ....i wanna do MBA this year positively ....should i opt for ALLiance ....Kirloskar or wait for Symbiosis & CAT ?
krishnakumar: SNAP results will be out on 12th Jan. Long wait till mid Feb for CAT results. So, apply to institutes where the last dates are before mid Feb

disha: MBA FROM ansal institute of technology...is it good?should i go for it?
krishnakumar: Only If you are that desparate that you want to somehow join for MBA at some place this year

sunil: does liba has sec? m getting overall score of 30 but only 2.4 in qa can i expect call fro liba???plzzzzzzz reply soon as in5 mts m goin to mss the chat
krishnakumar: Last year, they had sectional cut off. Take a chance and do apply

tans: in christ they say that after the final list for admission v have 2 submit the fees in 7 days so in that case i will be able to check my cat score ..so wat shld i do
saikumar: They ask for a nominal amount which should not be difficult to manage.

shwetabh: have 2 yrs work ex ....i wanna do MBA this year positively ....should i opt for ALLiance ....Kirloskar or wait for Symbiosis & CAT ?
saikumar: Alliance and KIAMS are good instis

shwetabh: have 2 yrs work ex ....i wanna do MBA this year positively ....should i opt for ALLiance ....Kirloskar or wait for Symbiosis & CAT ? Plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz answer my query sirrrrrrrrrr
pcr: depends on how well you think you've done in the SNAP and CAT. If well, then you could wait. If not, then opt for Kirloskar.

rambharosey: sir PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ reply...my question is thr on d top of d queue...plzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
saikumar: OK..we will answer

hyc9x061: Hi.Plz answer.I have 86.25 in SNAP with GK-7.5,QA-15.25.I have applied for SIBM-Pune,SCMHRD,SIIB.What are my chances?I have 35 months exp in S/W company.What are my chances?Can i apply to SIBM banglore?
gautam: SIBM seems difficult. Even the Bangalore one.

lucky: Hello Sir,among ATMA and feb MAT,which exam is better for a good college?
krishnakumar: Feb MAT has more institutes.

shwetabh: plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz reply my quesssssssss
krishnakumar: replied. Pls check

krishna: liba or ifmr
krishnakumar: IFMR

jagan: in personal interview what what should i tell
gautam: Prepare to talk about yourself, your acads, your work profile and your interests. You may also be asked questions related to business and current affairs.

pala: Dear Sir I scored 697.5 in Dec. 09 MAT with percentile score as 93.5. Could you please guide me about good/decent colleges in Delhi.
krishnakumar: Amity, EMPI, IILM, Jagan, Jaipuria

hyc9x061: Hi Gautam sir.What other good symbi institutes can i apply given my 35 months exp and 3.2 Lac package.Iam desperate to do MBA this time.
gautam: SITM might be a decent option. IF you are interested in Advt/PR then maybe even SIMC.

shwetabh: Kirloskar ---what is avg pck as i have 3 .2 lac pcg now .....will it be useful in long run as i have testing exposure?
saikumar: Average around 4-4.5lacs. whether it is useful or not depends on what options you have currently and your performance in the course once you join it.

jagan: current affairs means abt business or politics
gautam: Both. ;-)

jagan: is it worth to go ibs campuses
krishnakumar: depends on the options that you are comparing with

vijay: Hi Sir, In XAT 2010 i am getting - 15.7 - VA 1.75,AR 9.6,QA 4.25. How much percentile it will be ? Please reply sir
saikumar: Cant be predicted but it will be difficult to get the good instis

kushal: Does ITM Navi Mumbai accept DEC MAT score??
krishnakumar: Yes

gaurav: Considering Package as a factor and myself having 2 years of work ex, Do u feel its right for me to go for ICFAI Mumbai or Hyderabad, Welingkar and SIBM- Bangalore in case i get through ?
krishnakumar: SIBM Bangalore and then Welingkar

hero: pls rank ITM branches for MAT score?
krishnakumar: Mumbai and then Chennai.

tryinghard: sir i will almost certainly get calls from sibm-p, xlri pmir ximb and xl bm if i clr la cutoff....hav a jmet rank of 239 should i apply to iit b/d??Are these good bschools???
pcr: Yes they are. Do apply. Weigh your options when you have admissions in hand

shwetabh: what is avg pcg in kirloskar & allian?should i opt for themm as i have 2 yrs of work ex and wanna change my domain?
saikumar: Depends on how you do on the 2yr course there. Should be around 4-5 lacs pa

neeraj_dureja: i got 192 rank in jmet ,after iit b and iit d,which iit's are best??
krishnakumar: IIT C and then KGP

vijay: PLZZZZZZZZZZZZ Sir, In XAT 2010 i am getting - 15.7 - VA 1.75,AR 9.6,QA 4.25. How much percentile it will be ? Please reply sir
saikumar: Answered. Please dont spam.

asan: Jmet Rank : 2122 Cat : Gen 2.5 yrs Work exp. X- 90 XII - 96 Engg- 83. SHould i apply for IITs. If so, pls suggest
saikumar: Very difficult to get a call from the IITs

tans: christ or itm navi mumbai??through cat which is better
saikumar: ITM

rakesh.thalla: Hi Sirs....w.r.t. the professional references asked for sibm-b and other colleges....how deep do they dig with these recommendations??....will it be a verbal one-on-one or a written communication to find out abt me???...can i also give references of epole from other organizations than mine whom i know personally...please answer my query...thanks
gautam: Just assume that the process of cross-checking is going to be thorough. So please pick someone who knows you well and will give you a proper reco.

vj: sir is it worth of doing pgdm in itm mumbai by paying 10lac fee?
saikumar: It is a good insti and if you do well in the course then the fees will not be a problem at all.

neeraj_dureja: upto how much ranks and sectional scores ,one can expect iit b call,what would u suggest???
saikumar: upto 400 there is a chance for IIT Bombay

ashish1988: hello sir i have got 1364 rank in JMET. Which colleges ca i apply to for sure? Please answer my query sir
saikumar: If you are from the Gen category then IITM and IITR are possible with this rank

jagan: sir which books and magazines shall i read to start preparing for gd/pi
gautam: Read one general interest newspaper and one business newspaper. Other than that pick up magazines like Frontline. All of these are also available online.

tripura: Sir how are PSG Coimbatore and Rajagiri Kochi in terms of placements are they recommended for a 85 % MAT score
krishnakumar: These are decent back up options. Have listed on this chat; better options for a similar score. Pls check transcipts

rakesh.thalla: so can i give recos of people whom i am sure will give a positive reply abt me even if they are from different organizations....
gautam: Ideally it should be from people within your organisation. This will ensure that the person asking for the reference knows about your professional calibre. References from people outside your organisation or from friends and relatives will appear dodgy.

vj: will sies conduct a seperate aptitude test for pgdm admissions? i got 92.3% in sep mat,will they consider my score?
krishnakumar: Dec MAT

tans: christ or itm navi mumbai(through mat) n fees for itm??
krishnakumar: ITM

stuti: icfai hyderabad or welingkars???
krishnakumar: Welingkar

dheeru33: I wanna take a gamble and invest on one more college( already 16k spent) , b/w NIRMA and BIM considering their cutoffs are similar 91 (as per their websites) ,which one shd i prefer??
krishnakumar: Cut off for BIM last year was 95

shail: Hi Sir, I am getting 90 in SNAP which colleges I can apply as I am not beliving cat any more. I have 3.5 yr of exp and 75% degree. Will going into an AA category college will help me in developing my profile in a better way or can I try for A+++ colleges only. Please help
krishnakumar: Apply to SCMHRD. AA or AAA depends on the calls and final selections. If you are a very good student, AA will give you ample options

hyc9x326: PLS RANK: IIT MADRAS,IIT KANPUR AND IIT KHARAGPUR......
pcr: kanpur, kharagpur, then chennai

tripura: Sir Pleaseeeeeeeee reply will Chirst college open another round of admissions after Feb'10 MAT because this round of GD\PI is clashing with my NMAT exam Date(4th Feb). But heard that for Feb MAT there will be lot of competition and the number of seats would be less Please suggest what do I do
krishnakumar: Christ will give you an alternate date in Jan. Otherwise, opt for the next round of admissions in March. Competition levels are the same

lucky: Sir, Is SIOM go for sectional cutoffs ?
krishnakumar: Unlikely

neha: for xat is this the best order?? XLRI>XIM-B>GIM>IFMR>LIBA....plz suggest...
krishnakumar: Yes

benny: APPROX FEB MAT CUTOFFS FOR ITM NAVI MUMBAI?
krishnakumar: 650

v: Sir, Please compare ICFAI (IBS, Hyderabad) and Christ(Bangalore) in terms of fee sructure and placements?? Which one is a better option?
krishnakumar: ICFAI fee is much higher. But overall program and placement are better

sruti: sir 72 in snap..shall i apply 2 SIIB agribusiness
krishnakumar: Yes, provided you are interested in this sector

rahul: I am expecting around 82 in SNAP,should i apply to SIBM,Banglore or not??
krishnakumar: Not much chance

lavina: Sir is SIBM-P better or Somaiya for Systems Stream?
krishnakumar: SIBM