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Journey to IIMB

tamizh — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:58:06 +0000

The three letter word MBA has a magic. That to IIM is of a lots of craze.

Fifth term starts in SVCE,Chennai with everyone getting serious about their life. Many would choose GRE books. I had no idea on what to do. But I always knew a study abroad is not my kind. I was left with only one option, CAT. So I began running the rat race along with lakhs of people.
It took me three long years to get admit calls from the so called best B schools in India. This race was long. When I had my friends completing their MS, I was still preparing. Preparing for CAT, after twelve long working hours in office is really a pain. But just one thing kept me running, I dint want to give up basically because I dint want to be a looser giving up in the middle.
I took all exams, CAT,RAT whatever you name it. Slowly I got some interview calls. IRMA was my first interview. Journey to IRMA was a different experience. But after doing well their I had a feel this is not a place for me. I had made up my mind to join IRMA if I don’t get admit from and other B school. Then came IIT Kgp interview. They literally grilled me and somehow I felt I will be out.I had some learning from IIT Kgp interview.

Then came the surprise. IIM lucknow interview shortlist was out somewhere on first week of March 2010. I was so confident that I would get a call, so dint mind to check the shortlist. Got busy with my work. Went to Rajastan for meeting at my site. It was 10/03/2010 I got a e mail from IIMB calling for application form submission for its interview. My God, that was the day. Quickly scanned for interview calls from other IIMs and realized I got a IIML call one week back. The interview form is to submitted at IIMB on 12/03/2010.I had no option but to cancel my meeting, take a flight back to Chennai, fill up the form and submit it in person to IIMB. After all its IIMB, people can kill someone to get a seat here. Started attending GD,PI classes of TIME. Prepared for IIM interviews with a thought of this will be my last MBA season.
Then came IIMB interview on 26/03/2010. I was the last to be interviewed for the day. Was well prepared and was very confident. Interview went for half an hour. To my surprise it was a very different interview with no common expected questions. They asked me to enact a drama. We discussed politics and general stuff. It was a feel good kind of interview. Finally, I came out and was confussed if I can make it.
Then I had IITM,IIML and IIMI interviews. Overall my dream for MBA is nearing. Results were announced and I realized I got admit from all colleges which I attended interview. That was the happiest period in my life. Not because I have got what I wanted, its because I dint end up looking like a looser after three longs years of rat race.
The only problem with rat race is, you will be a rat even if you win the race.
So here I am updating my blog after a long time, sitting in my room O 415 of IIMB.

Tamizh Manadu Theme song

tamizh — Sun, 16 May 2010 17:13:26 +0000

I heard the theme song for world Tamizh meet.

Its simply superb. ARR has given a good song.

For those who would like to download it, here is the link: http://hotfile.com/dl/43143809/9419483/Tamil_Semmozhi_Manadu_AnthemA.R.RUyirvani.comrAaHuL.mp3.html

Semmozhiyam Tamizh Mozhliyam!!!!

Blog is still alive

tamizh — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:37:28 +0000

It’s two years since I updated this blog. But still its alive with decent number of visitors.

I will continue to update my blog from now.

Tips for Success in Interviews

tamizh — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:08:29 +0000

* First impression is the best impression. You will be judged by ;
the way you dress, your educational qualification, work experience,
body language, manners, ability to absorb the information and
interpret it intelligently and clearly. So take care to be at your
best.
* Carry your relevant documents in order – like certificates, copy
of application sent, bio-data etc. in a folder so that it can be
easily shown when asked. Take a pen also.
* Present the documents only if the interviewer ask for it.
* Never be late for an interview.
* Greet the interviewers as soon as you enter.
* Sit down only when you are asked to. It is better not to pull
the chair, either lift it or move it and always enter from the right
side of the chair.
* Say ‘please and thank you’ whenever required.
* Listen carefully and pay attention to the question. If the
question is not clear to you ask politely for a repeat.
* Reply confidently and immediately to the point, keeping your
answers short unless asked for a longer description.
* While answering, look directly at the person asking the
questions and try to be pleasant.
* Replies connected to any details regarding your bio-data should
be authentic.
* It is better to admit if you don’t know something.
* Remember to say ‘sorry’ if your opinions or answers are rejected.
* Avoid indulging in certain mannerisms in your speech or behavior.
* You can ask when you can expect to hear from them before you leave.
* Don’t forget to say “Thank you” at the end of an interview to
every interviewer before leaving.
* Shake hands only if the interviewer initiates the gesture.
* Walk out confidently without looking back.
* Gently shut the door behind you as you leave.

some facts about cat

tamizh — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:19:35 +0000

What is CAT?
CAT/ MBA is one of the toughest management entrance examinations in India. This is conducted by six IIM (Indian Institute of Management). Nearly two lakhs of students take CAT every year, but only 1400 (approx) get selected in IIMs. They become cream de la cream of the country. They become demigod in business world with passing years. They get Unimaginable Pay packets which a normal mortal can only dream of.
Almost all the careers get affected when recession hits that sector. But an MBA from IIM is something different. It’s an evergreen degree, which helps in whatever you do, wherever you do and however you do. Young Students aspire for doing an MBA from IIMs because they get an opportunity to live their dream.
Why CAT is TOUGH?
It is one of the toughest examinations in India. Toughness of CAT lies in the time constraints and the type of problem asked .If we try to find out the allocated time per question then it comes to roughly 40 seconds. If there is no time constraint then any normal student can solve the paper. The complexity arises when all this is constrained by time. One is required to take care of negative marking and sectional cut-offs as well.
CAT is Tough because it is
Unpredictable
CAT pattern is not predictable. One year there might be four sections while another year there might be three sections only. One year there may be sectional timing restrictions whereas another year there might not be any restrictions at all. One year the Quantitative Aptitude may be very lengthy whereas another year RC might be tough. And in between a year may come when all sections are easy. It’s difficult to predict it. Due to this very nature of CAT, students are unable to decide their preparation strategy and choice of coaching Institutes.
Lengthy
CAT paper is normally lengthy. The questions are asked in long paragraphs, the language used cannot be termed simple therefore it is difficult to read and comprehend.
Difficult
CAT is difficult because it does not ask direct questions. The questions are put in such a way that it tests the ability of a student to apply the fundamentals to a given situation. In schools and colleges the students are exposed to direct questions. They are not taught the application of fundamentals. Therefore, most of the students find it difficult.
Sectional Cut-offs
Sectional cut-offs are another hiccup. CAT looks for all round performance. Every student has his strength or weakness. One might be good in one area and so-so in another area. Attempting only sections in which one is strong does not work in CAT. A student is required to show all round performance.
Negative Marks
It’s an area of concern. If you are doing blind guessing, you are doomed. You will end up with negative score. No body knows the actual negative marks in CAT but it is assumed to be ¼.
Time Management
Given all the above factors time management becomes a Herculean task.
This means that you cannot sit upon your laurels, instead you need to work upon your weaker sections as well.
This is quite tough- “Doing what you hate doing”.
A lot of planning is required if you want to make it to IIMs.

lallos lollu

tamizh — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:24:56 +0000

this pic is real. this pic is taen in our independance day parade in patna. this well known political couple lalo prasad yadhav and his wife gave this respect to our national anthem.

moral of this message is think while you vote.

Are these three letters overhyped

tamizh — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:07:56 +0000

M.B.A is now the most preferred course in our country. The booming economy of our country now demands MBA graduates in large numbers. Corporates are ready to offer lakhs to hire these graduates from top B schools.

Last year ISB (Indian School of Business) recorded highest paid graduate in its placement cell. The highest pay was 104 lakhs per annum. The average pay was 12 lakhs per annum. Top IIMs recorded 84 lakh as the highest offer given to its graduates. 11 lakhs being its average scale
This is the reason for the hype the course has. India produces MBAs in large numbers only next to USA. But MNCs are ready to pay such huge amount for freshers from top B schools. This is due to the intense pressure these people are subjected to undergo in their syllabi.

MNCs believe that these people could manage to adjust to stress which they would have to face in their jobs. Sometimes these assumptions prove to be wrong.

Let us see are these high pays worth of it?
Yes:

When we compare our top B schools with world’s top B schools why shouldn’t our graduates paid equal to those people?
These graduates are the intensively trained intelligent people in our country in this field.

No:

Freshers who don’t have enough experience when paid equal to experienced people in those Corporates will lead to problems.
Our graduates have an average one year work experience while they join these courses, which is less when compared to average four years of work experience in other world class B schools.

Is this shortage artificial?
We have shortage of MBA graduates from IIMs. They produce very less when compared to projected 14 thousand market demand this year. There are also complaints that this shortage is due to the IIMs, these institutions have no shortage of funds as they are government aided and have good reputation world wide.
Also IIMs have their own problem of maintaining their standard.
Now our politicians have made law for reservation in IIMs. These people can’t be helped until caste politics prevails in our land.
Heavens alone can help our country to escape from these people.

THALLAI IS BACK

tamizh — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 16:10:31 +0000

Long long ago, so long ago, no one can say how long ago thallai gave a hit. Now thallai AJITH has done a good, fit to be hit film VARALARU. To be very frank this is his best performance ever and is also a good commercial film.
Many say first half of the film is normal but if you are a fan of ASIN first half will also be interesting. As we all know this is the first film were in ajith plays three roles and has really shown a difference.
Direction is perfect. Cinematography was bad. Music was bad and is not of RAHMAN’s standard. Background music was good, ennisai song was superb. Ajith’s role as father in his flash back was excellent. How can a mass hero play such a role? People enjoyed the last one hour of the film. Ajith has reached the best of his actions; even his eyes speak his role’s perfect ness.
To conclude if thallai’s next film AZHVAR also becomes a hit then no one even the POKIRI (you know whom I talk about) can stop him.

MBA entrance exams notifications:

tamizh — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:33:48 +0000

CAT 2006 is scheduled to be on November 19th this Sunday.
IRMA falls on 26th this month.
JMET2007 on December 10th.
SNAP on December 17th.
XAT2007 on January 7th 2007

note

tamizh — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:27:25 +0000

From now on my blog will have news about MBA entrance and all related stuff.
I also include news about SVCE (our college) and to start with I will post about not so popular guy (a joker people who know him will understand).