MBA HELPLINE

Most students from different colleges all over the country endeavor to do an MBA course after having completed their graduation. In India MBA has an unparalleled charm for the students and their parents alike. This is probably due to the exceptionally high salaries of the graduates of the Indian Institutes of Management, jet-setting life styles of corporate executives, a pragmatic course of study and a stimulating campus life. So what really is Management education all about? It is a Two year full time or a Three year part time course Gives exposure to subjects of Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR and Systems. Allows Specialization in one or more of these functional subjects. Helps develop good logical, analytical, presentation skills. You get to look at problems/situations from different angles with a view to arrive at an effective solution for the same. The course teaches one to work in a team, manage time and helps develop a good business perspective. On an average, you get to study 40 - 45 subjects in the course. Involves written exams, presentations, short projects, case studies, assignments, summer projects, winter projects and any other projects you can get... can do it all in an MBA.   Why should you do an MBA? MBA is a Post graduation degree valued by the Industry. People from diversified educational backgrounds join an MBA course. Involves high pressure and time-packed schedule. Really tests one’s time management skills. One learns through fun class room sessions, case studies, paper presentations, festivals, seminars etc. The focus is on Knowledge-Sharing across functions. Trains in Team work skills as you learn to work with different people on different assignments and projects Teaches you to balance curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Intra & Inter collegiate Case studies & paper presentation contests are common College Festivals, seminars, guest lectures take place frequently. You get industry experience through Summer Projects, Winter projects, Industrial projects and any other projects you can get. You can participate in Project presentations and "Best Project" contests. Get to attend quality Management Seminars within and outside the institute. Orients you with Knowledge of Management functions. Entails better career prospects in terms of job opportunities, career growth, salaries. Teaches you how to manage yourself, your time, people, situations, success and failure. Specialization and other things are just a part of it.   Who can do an MBA course? Any graduate with a minimum 50% marks in the final year under the 10+2+3(like BA, B.COM, BCA etc.) or 10+2+4 (like BE, B.Tech etc.) system is eligible for a Management Education. Even post graduates can do an MBA. However, non-graduates, who have done a diploma and not a degree course are not eligible. Fresh Graduates as well as Graduates with work experience can do a full time Management course. For part time Management , eligibility criteria is minimum 50% marks in the final year plus at least two - three years work experience after graduation. There is no age limit for doing a Management course both full time & part time. What is a good score in the written test? It is difficult for anybody to prognosticate accurately as it depends a lot on the level of difficulty that actually is there in the test. As a general thumb rule, with a consistent score of around 85 + one has a decent chance of getting a call from one or two of the IIMs.   When should one start preparing for the entrance tests? It takes a completely dedicated effort to succeed in these tests. For most part it is hard grind, repetitive and unrelenting. Constant practice is evidently the key to success at the tests. The duration of preparation is to a large extent determined by the present state of preparedness. For a candidate who has been in touch with basic Mathematics and English, who has good reading habits, the preparation should commence 4 to 6 months in advance. Other candidates should start early and work hard and systematically. Our experience shows that over-preparation is as dangerous as under-preparation. Candidates are advised not to start preparation too much in advance. Certainly not more than a year in advance. The ill consequences could be fatigue, and premature peaking in performance. Performing at one's peak is, by definition, not sustainable over a long period. A 100 m and 1 mile race is an analogy. You cannot run the 1 mile race at a speed at which you can run the 100 m race. So, the objective should be on learning and constant practice in order to attain peak levels of performance just around the time of the entrance tests.   How should one prepare for the tests? By now you must be aware of the various attributes of the candidates that are put to test in the entrance test. Command over written English Reading and Comprehension Fundamentals of Mathematics Analytical Ability and Interpretation Skills etc. Also, the structure of the entrance tests changes every year. So, most of the preparation is anticipatory; anticipating would be emphasis on each section; anticipating the probable range of questions that might appear in the entrance test, and so forth.