vamsi27862 : SIR I GOT 83% IN CMAT
supratim : You may apply to Chetana, IES, MET, N L Dalmia, SIES if you are from Maharashtra/Mumbai for their PGDM courses. You may apply to these colleges for PGDM courses even if you stay outside the state but in that case you may have to live in hostel/outside campus.

vamsi27862 : WHAT ARE THE BEST COLLEGES FOR ME SIR
gagan : PL. discuss the same with the FM at the center. Pl. also prepare hard in case of a re attempt . Pl. completely solve the TIME material ad mock provided by TIME. wish you ALL The Best...

time_kohat : HI SIR I HAVE 74.05 IN CAT. I HAVE IBS, BIMTECH,IMI & XIME AS OPTION. PLEASE TELL WHAT IS BEST AMONG THEM
gagan : IMI(AA) > XIME (BBB)> Bimtech(BBB)> IBS(BB) as per TIME B school categorization...

nikhil : GOOD EVENING,
gagan : Good Evening...

nikhil : CHRIST UNIVERSITY,WMU DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM OR GREAT LAKES,WHICH DO YOU THINK IS BETTER SIR
gagan : Great lakes chennai(AA)> Christ (BB) Pl. go through TIME B school categorization...

time_kohat : SIR PLEASE GUIDE ON HOW TO ACE IMI VIDEO ROUND. PLEASE SIR. HAVE TO SUBMIT IT BY TOMORROW
gagan : PL. get in touch with your centre /FM at the center...

krishnavamshi : HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR EXTEMPORE ( IIM INDORE, FMS ).... IN CASE IF I GET SOME TOPIC WHICH I AM COMPLETELY UNAWARE OF HOW SHOULD I RESPOND
gagan : Pl. go through the GD/PI Basic booklet thoroughly. Also attend the session / guidance provided by the center... Collect your points on topic given in the booklet and discuss the same with FM...

time_kohat : SIR I DONT KNOW HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH CENTRE. CAN YOU PLEASE GUIDE HERE. BIG HELP
gagan : You can talk with the TIME center you are enrolled in ...

chirag : GOOD EVENING SIR. BETWEEN IMT GHAZIABAD PGDM AND XIMB BM, WHAT SHOULD I CHOOSE?
supratim : Almost similar. Go through the cost structure, batch size ( lesser the better). Talk to some students, alumni and then decide.

time_kohat : IM WAITING FOR BIMTECH RESULT SIR. AND IBS INTERVIEW IS IN APRIL. IMI VIDEO ROUND IS YET TO BE GIVEN.
gagan : They may ask you two questions just to access your thinking process , how structured are your reply. What did you want to do in your life , some ethical questions. Just discuss the same with FM at the center. Also what you planned in life, some ethical view points in opening of a start up/business. Be confident in yourself and reply how do you think the answer and gave a reply ... Keep studying...

sarvesh : HI SIR/ MA'AM. JUST WANTED YOUR GUIDANCE ON IF I SHOULD WRITE CAT 2025 OR TAKE UP EXISITNG OFFERS.
supratim : Academic/work profile? Options for colleges?

ash : SOIL VS SDA BOCCONI? WHICH IS A GOOD OPTION TO CONSIDER
gagan : SDA Bocconi Mumbai(A) > SOIL GRG (BB).

sarvesh : I HAVE OFFERS FROM GLIM-CHENNAI, NMIMS NAVI MUMBAI AND SYMBIOSIS BANGALORE. I'M WORKING IN A BIG 4 WITHIN THE AUDIT DEPARTMENT AND IN SEPT 2025 IT WILL BE 3 YEARS SINCE I JOINED. I'M LOOKING TO DO AN MBA IN FINANCE AND I AM POSITIVE THAT TAPMI WILL ALSO CALL. DO YOU BELIEVE I SHOULD TAKE UP A COLLEGE OR TRY AND STUDY FOR A BETTER COLLEGE AND SCORE NEXT YEAR
supratim : You may give another try for CAT/XAT. If you still thinking of joining either then plan CFA levels along with MBA.

prat2907 : HI SIR, I HAVE 2 OFFERS, ONE OFFER FROM IMI DELHI AND ANOTHER FROM SCMHRD, I WANT TO PURSUE AN MBA SPECIALISATION IN FINANCE, WHICH COLLEGE SHOULD I GO FOR?
supratim : SCMHRD will be suggested. Plan CFA levels/FRM along with MBA.

sunny : GOOD EVENING SIR, I CONVERTED SIBM BENGALURU, SIDTM, SIOM NASHIK, BUT NOT ABLE TO CHOOSE BEST OF ONE, AS IM FRESHER IM NOT ABLE TO DECIDE WHAT SPECIALISATION I HAVE TO CHOOSE. SINCE THE SIBM-B FEE IS TOO HIGH AND AVG PACKAGE IS LOW, AND CONSIDERING THAT IM FRESHER IS IT WORTH JOINING SIBM-B, BECAUSE I HEARD THAT EVERYONE IN THE BATCH ARE NOT PLACED LAST YEAR. I NEED HELP TO TAKE CORRECT DECISION SIR.
supratim : I think it's better if you visit your nearest T.I.M.E center and talk to a faculty member.

aspirant : GOOD EVENING. I HAVE A WAITLIST OF 235 FOR SCMHRD.ANY POSSIBILITY TO CONVERT???
gagan : Pl. wait for the result. Wait list movement may vary for different years. You have a chance... Wish you All the Best...

arjun : IIM RAIPUR VS IIT KHARAGPUR?
supratim : IIM Raipur

aa : ARE IMT OFFERS RELEASED?
supratim : Not yet.

time_kohat : OKAY SO IMI VIDEO ROUND IS NOT TOO DIFFICULT RIGHT?
gagan : Its depends upon who you perceive the question and answer the same. It will be on your understanding on the things going around and how people? humanity are affected by the same. Yes for sure it will not be difficult , but should be attempted with careful preparation...

vamsi27862 : I GOT 52% IN CAT AND 83% IN CMAT. I'VE 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE. I DON'T WANT TO COMPROMISE IN THE COLLEGES. CAN I KNOW WETHER I JOIN THE COLLEGE OR REATTEMPT 2025 CAT, IF I WANT TO JOIN, GIVE ME THE BEST COLLEGES SIR. I'M FROM ANDHRA PRADESH
supratim : Please visit your nearest T.I.M.E center and consult a faculty member. Repeating is good option provided you work harder for CAT/XAT along with a job.

piku : GOOD EVENING SIR, I HAVE CONVERTED IMI PGDM CORE, HOW IS IT WRT TO IIM VIZAG/SAMBALPUR/AMRITSAR?
supratim : IIMs will be better if you take a long term view of your career.

nikhil : I HAVE A WAITLIST OF 4896GENERAL,FOR IIM VIZAG..ANY CHANCES OF ME GETTING SHORTLISTED?
gagan : Chances are less. Pl. constantly check the college website for any wait list movement...

hero : GIM OR IIM JAMMU FOR FINANCE.
supratim : Long term - IIM Jammu

arjun : IIM RAIPUR VS IIT KHARAGPUR?WHY IIM RAIPUR?
supratim : It's better. It's better for long term career too.

aa : I GOT AN OFFER FROM IMI DELHI PGDM. I HAVE RESERVED THE SEAT AS THIS IS THE FIRST OFFER AND NO OTHER RESULTS HAVE COME. I HAVE XIMB AND IIM SAMBALPUR INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED. SHOULD I ATTEND THEM AS THEIR NIRF RANKING IS LOWER THAN IMI?
gagan : If possible, Pl. attend the process and convert the calls. You can also refer to TIME B school categorization for better comparison...

sunny : YEAH SIR, BUT TODAY IS THE LAST DATE FOR THE FEE PAYMENT OF SIBM-B SO SHALL I PAY THE FEE TO SECURE MY SEAT AND VISIT CENTRE, IF NECESSARY ILL CANCEL MY ADMISSION
supratim : Do that.

arc : SIR I GOT 187 IN NMAT 66 IN CMAT AND 55 IN CAT PLEASE SUGGEST A COLLEGE SIR
gagan : If possible, pl. think for a re attempt if you can work harder this year. Pl. discuss the same with the FM at the center and also with your parents...

aspirant : WAITLISTED FOR MBA-CORE WITH WL-235. POSSIBLE TO CONVERT SCMHRD??
supratim : We have to wait for a clearer picture. Do well in remaining interviews if any.

aa : WHAT ABOUT IIM B OFFERS? ARE THEY RELEASED? WILL THEY SEND MAILS EVEN IF NOT SELECTED?
supratim : Interview call sent.

cncn4q018 : WHICH IS BETTER, NMIMS BANGALORE OR TAPMI
gagan : Both come in the A category as per TIME B school categorization. You can consider location before selecting a college. You can choose as per your preference...

harshu : SIR HAVE 9.2 CGPA IN 10TH CLASS AND 66 PERCENTAGE IN 12TH CLASS FROM SCIENCE STREAM. THEN I TOOK A DROP OF 1 YEAR AND COMPLETED MY GRADUATION(2020-2024) IN JUNE 2024 IN BSC(HONS)AGRICULTURE.I GOT 70 PERCENTILE IN CAT AND 88 IN CMAT. WHAT COULD BE THE GOOD COLLEGES TO CONSIDER AND IS IT GOOD FOR ME TO TRY AGAIN. AND I DON'T HAVE ANY WORK EXPERIENCE.
supratim : Check if you can work for a year and write CAT/XAT again.

aa : NOT INTERVIEW CALL. WHAT ABOUT FINAL RESULT?
supratim : Expected in 3rd/4th week of April.

arc : RE ATTEMPT IS NOT POSSIBLE
gagan : Pl. discuss with the Faculty at the center...

sarvesh : OUT OF NMIMS NAVI MUMBAI, TAPMI AND SIBM B WHICH ONE WOULD BE PREFERABLE FOR FINANCE
supratim : Decide between TAPMI and SIBM Bangalore. Talk to some students, look at fees, batch size etc.

time_kohat : AND HOW IS WESCHOOL SIR? CAN I GET A CALL AT 74.05? AND IS IT BETTER THAN IBS HYD ROR BIMTECH?
gagan : Tapmi (A) > We School (BBB) , Bimtech (BBB)... As per TIME B school categorization...

harsh : SIR, I HAVE COMPLETED MY INTERVIEW FOR SAMBALPUR. I HAVE GOT ONLY ONE FEMALE PANEL. SHE JUST ASKED MY INTRO, WHEREABOUTS,WHY MBA. THEN ASKED ABOUT MY GRADUATION, I REPLIED BSC.AGRICULTURE,SHE IMMEDIATELY SAID THAT IS ALL AND LOGGED OUT. I WANT TO KNOW HOW NORMAL OR BAD IS THAT?
gagan : Its Ok. How did you answer to the questions that were asked and did you reply it. Interview is a part of the selection process, not only the deciding factor. Wait for the result. All teh Best...

chirag : SIR/MA'AM, WHAT SHOULD I CHOOSE BETWEEN IMT G (FINANCE) AND XIMB (BM)?
gagan : Bith college comes in the same categorization. If you have any specific preference for Finance or BM , then you can decide accordingly. Both courses offer good opportunities and both come in (AA) category as per TIME B school categorization...

kp : HOW'S XIMB MMS BF COURSE?
gagan : Good option if you want to pursue a course in Business Finance...

srinandan : SIR, AS YOU KNOW, SPJIMR HAS RELEASED ITS PI SHORTLIST. I AM ON WL 27 FOR INFORMATION MANAGEMENT. WHAT ARE THE CHANCES THAT IT GETS CONVERTED? ADDING TO THAT, I AM PRESENTLY EAGER TO LEARN SOME COURSE BEFORE JOINING THE MBA, SO WHAT COURSE OR SUBJECT CAN I TAKE RIGHT NOW ?
supratim : Advance excel, Tableau, R, Python. Revise basic maths too.

dhruv : AS SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO GET INTO A TECHNO MANAGERIAL ROLES WOULD U SUGGEST MBA FROM AN IIT
supratim : Compare all college options and then decide.

deep : SIR I HAVE WORK EXPERIENCE OF OVER 3 YEARS BUT I WORK AT MY FAMILY BUSINESS AND DO NOT WITHDRAW ANY SALARY. SO, IF I GOT ADMISSION OFFER FROM A INSTITUTE AND I WILL HAVE NO PROOF OF MY WORK EXPERIENCE WILL I BE DISQUALIFIED OR IS THERE ANY SOLUTION?
supratim : Suggest you to talk to a CA.

time_kohat : SO SIR IF I HAVE OPTION-BIMTECH, IMI KOLKATA,IBS HYD. I SHOULD GO FORIMI KOLKATA RIGHT?
gagan : IMI Kol (BBB) category... Pl. check the Time website B school categorization page... IMI Delhi (AA) category

kp : XIM B MMS BF OR SOIL FOR FINANCE SPECIALIZATION
gagan : XIMB Bhub. BF (AA) Categroy > Soil (BB) category. Pl. visit TIME B school categorization for more clarity...

time_kohat : SIR IM FROM ECONOMICS HONS BACKGROUND, WANT TO GO INTO FINANCE, WHAT QUES I CAN EXPECT? IF YO CAN ANSWER THIS PLEASE.
supratim : Please go through GWPI briefcase Subject/academic questions section.

time_kohat : SIR I HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY GWPI BRIEFCASE? WHOM TO CONTACT?
gagan : PL. check you Student Home page. Otherwise you can also contact your TIME Center Center Head or your Batch coordinator...

garry : SCIT VS XIMB SUSTAINABILITY? WHICH IS GOOD?
gagan : Depends on you interest in the area if you have. Also on the other option you have. Pl. join only if you want to make a career in the same field...

nandan : WL 27 IN SPJIMR INFORMATION MANAGEMENT. CHANCES OF CONVERTING?
supratim : Possible

time_kohat : AND SIR ON FINANCE CURRENT AFFAIR TOPIC, ANYTHING TO PREPARE AS OF NOW? IBS INTERVIEW IS ON 5TH
supratim : Read newspaper editorials everyday.

time_kohat : THERE WAS AN OPTION FOR XIME 1ST INSTALLMENT, BUT I DIDNT PAY, DECIDED TO WAIT FOR BIMTECH RESULT(HAD GIVEN INTERVIEW) AND IMI ROUND.
gagan : Pl. attend a Mock interview at the TIME Center. Also go through GD/PI booklet provided and prepare...

garry : HOW IS SCIT PUNE? CAN THEY HAVE AN AVERAGE PACKAGE OF 10 LPA ABOVE??
supratim : Depends on market dynamics, company, roles offered etc

anu : SIR I CONVERETD SIBM BANGALORE AND THATS THE ONLY OPTION I HAVE SHOULD I TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
gagan : SIBM Bengalore (A ) Category as per TIME B school categorization. You can choose the option and study hard at the college. Maintain a rank in Top 10-15 in the college. Definitely a good option to consider... Pl. discuss the same with your parents also...

garry : WHAT IS THE AVERAGE PACKAGE OF XIMB SUSTAINABILITY??
gagan : Around 12-13 lpa... You can also check the college website along with median salary of the batch...

charan : I GOT RANK AROUND 3250 NMIMS. I GOT DT. 70 RANKS BELOW A PERSON GOT BA. CHANCES OF CONVERTING
supratim : Possible