Here are the leading management institutes of the country including IIM'S

For a complete and detailed information on that school you can visit the website mentioned along with the name. Details regarding the entrance examination of each of the school, you can visit the Important Dates section.

· Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad (IIM-A) - Founded 1961. IIM-A is perhaps the most reputed management institute in the country. It also figures among the top management schools across the world. The institute is actively involved in management development programmes, research, consulting, and publishing.
http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/

· Indian Institute of Management - Bangalore (IIM-B) - Founded 1973. IIM-B is one of the top management schools of the country. Besides education, IIM-B is actively involved in management development programme, research, consulting, and organizing seminars & workshops.
http://www.iimb.ernet.in/

· Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta (IIM-C) - Founded 1961. IIM-C is also one of the top management schools of the country. It is one of the first two IIMs established in the country. Besides education, IIM-C is actively involved in management development training, research, consulting, and publications.
http://www.iimcal.ac.in/

· Indian Institute of Management - Lucknow (IIM-L) - Founded 1985. IIM-L is actively involved in management development training, research, and consulting.
http://www.iiml.ac.in/

· Indian Institute of Management - Indore (IIM - I)- IIM-I is the youngest of all the IIMs. Its initial focus is on teaching, management development training, research and consulting. Currently, IIM-I is offering Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) at its makeshift facility in Indore. Very soon, IIM-I will shift into its 150-acre campus just outside Indore.
http://www.iimidr.ernet.in/

· Indian Institute of Management - Kozhikode (IIM - K) - Founded 1996, fairly new, IIM-K is the older of the two newly established IIMs. The institute aims to impart quality management education to facilitate its students in problem solving and decision making.
http://www.iimk.org/

· Xavier's Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) - Established in 1949 in the steel city of Jamshedpur, XLRI was born of the vision of Jesuit Priest Father Quinn Enright. Today, the institute is ranked amongst the top management institutes in the country. The courses offered are post-graduate courses on personnel management, labour relations and business management.
http://www.xlri.ac.in/

· Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) - FMS was established in 1954 by Delhi University. It was the first institute to introduce part-time MBA in India. Today it is one of the top six or seven management schools in the country and offers a number of courses in management including MBA. FMS is also actively involved in management development programmes, research, consulting etc.
http://www.fms.edu/

· Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) - JBIMS has the distinction of starting the first full - time two years' Masters Programme in Management Studies in India in 1965. Situated in the heart of India's commercial capital Mumbai, the institute is amongst the top six or seven management institutes in the country. The institute is also rated amongst the top 20 in the Asia-Pacific region.
www.mafatlal.co.in/guests/jbims/default.htm

· S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) - Inaugurated in 1981 by the then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, S. P. Jain is one of the top ten management institutes in the country today. Situated in Mumbai, SPJIMR offers courses in management at post-graduate level.
http://www.spjimr.ernet.in/

· Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) - NMIMS completes the trinity of well know institutes in Mumbai (along with JBIMS and S. P. Jain). It is the only recognised institute to be accorded a permanent recognition by the University of Bombay; it is also among the top 10 management schools of the country. Courses offered include post-graduate courses in management, advertising & communication and rural marketing.
http://www.nmims.edu/

· Institute of Management Technology (IMT) - IMT was established in 1980 (in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh) under the aegis of Dr. K. Nath Public Trust to foster management education. Rated amongst the top 15 management schools of the country, IMT is known for its post-graduate programmes in management and its highly professional and successful placement cell in the field of information technology in the country.
http://www.imt.edu/

· Management Development Institute (MDI) - MDI was established in Gurgaon in 1973 with the support of the Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI). Today, the institute has become a leading institution for education, training, research and consultancy. MDI offers post-graduate courses in management and is rated amongst the top 15 management schools of the country.
http://www.mdi.ac.in/

· Xavier Institute of Management (XIM) - Established in 1987, XIM has established itself as one of the leading centres for post-graduate studies in management in Eastern India. The institute ows its origin to a 'social contract' between the Govt. of Orissa and the Orissa Jesuit Society. XIM offers post-graduate level courses in management.
http://www.ximb.stpbh.soft.net/

· Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) - SIBM is the most prominent member in the long list of institutes that come under the Symbiosis umbrella. It is part of the highly acclaimed Pune University. Besides offering post-graduate level courses in management, SIBM is also well known for research, consulting and organizing workshops and seminars on management.

· Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) - SCMHRD is part of the Symbiosis family of educational institutes, it s also amongst the top fifteen or sixteen management institutes of India. Situated in Pune, SCMHRD has rapidly grown into a sought after institute for post-graduate studies in general management and Human Resource management.
http://www.scmhrd.edu/

· Bharatidasan Institute of Management (BIM) - Established in 1984, BIM is one of the leading management Institutes in Southern India. It was setup through the joint efforts of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Bharatidasan University. BIM offers post-graduate level courses in management.

· Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) - IIFM was born in 1974 when the concept of professional management of forests was conceptualised by the Government of India. Situated in Bhopal, the capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh, the institute offers specialized post-graduate courses in forestry and natural resource management.
http://www.iifmb.ren.nic.in/

· Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) - IIFT was established in New Delhi in 1964 with the main objective of evolving and advancing international business education and research in the country. This Government of India enterprise offers several part-time and full-time programmes at post-graduate level related to the field of International Business/Foreign Trade. IIFT is perhaps the first choice for these types of courses in the country.
http://www.iift.edu/

· Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) - Established in 1936 in Mumbai by Tatas, one of the leading industrial groups in the country, the institute is one of the premier institutes for social sciences and management education in the country. The institute offers postgraduate courses on personnel management, labour relations and social work.
http://www.tiss.edu/

· Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) - IRMA is an autonomous institution with the mandate of contributing to the professional management of rural organizations. It was founded in 1979 (in Anand, Gujrat) at the initiative of the National Dairy Development Board of India and with the support of the Government of India. Ever since its inception, IRMA has been working closely with Co-operatives, NGOs, various state Governments, National and International agencies. IRMA offers courses post-graduate level courses in rural management.
Irma.irm.ernet.in

· National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) - Established in 1987, NIFT was conceived by the Indian Government to cater to the manpower requirements of the rapidly growing Indian Fashion industry. With centres at Delhi, Calcutta, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar and Mumbai, NIFT churns out professionals in several areas in related to fashion and clothing. It offers under-graduate as well as post-graduate programmes in fashion, garment manufacturing technology, accessory design, jewelry design etc.

· Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) - Situated in Ahmedabad, MICA is the premier institute for post-graduate level courses in Communications and Advertising. MICA is an autonomous institute conceived by the well known advertising agency Mudra Communications, its objective is to meet the need for professionals in the highly specialized field of advertising and communication.

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Personal Interview Tips (PI)

What to Expect in an IIM Personal Interview?

The focus of a B-school interview can range from specific questions about your job to broad discussions on life. Approach the interview as a conversation to be enjoyed, not as a question-and-answer ordeal. It may be about your hobbies - your recent cross-country trip. This doesn't mean that the interviewers are not serious. It just means that you're being sized up as a person and a future professional in all your dimensions.

Try to be your witty, charming, natural self. Donot try to put on. The interviewers will be able to see your masks through. Students, faculty, admissions personnel and alumni conduct interviews. Don't dismiss students as the lightweights.

It is important to have a good idea of "What you consider to be your greatest strength, why and what are some examples that show this", before you go into an interview. Although the interviewer will most likely ask some pointed questions, you may also encounter something as broad as "So, tell me about yourself." These open ended questions are usually the ones that help you lead the interview.

Either way, you should have in mind what you want to convey about who you are before you go into any interview. Lack of preparation is a common complaint among interviewers, and if you are prepared, you will stand out among your competitors.

First steps on how to approach an interview?

Do your homework

Have well thought out answers for questions such as "What are your strengths? Why are you right for that particular business school? Why is that particular program right for you?"

It shows organization and forethought if you know some specifics about the program to which you are applying and can explain why those features fit well with your career goals. For example, if you are applying to the Xavier Labour Relation Institute (XLRI), through some simple research you will discover that they are strong in Human Resource Development. Perhaps, you have worked with a recruitment company or have been a trainer in an institute. Relate these in the interview.

Don't Waste Time

Don't waste time discussing things that are already indicated on your application. You can elaborate if the topic illustrates something about your character and preparedness for the b-school experience, but do not be redundant.

Remember that the first impression you create is very important. When asked to say "something about yourself", most candidates just blurt out their schooling, college, marks and qualifications. All this is already there in the application. Why tell the interviewer something he/she already knows. Ideally, you would want to use this opportunity to show how you are different from the thousands of other applicants, not to blend in to the crowd.

A final word on approaching this question. After you have said what you have to say - don't venture any further. Don't drone. You just might say something foolish. Sometimes interviewers don't interrupt in order to give the candidate the impression that he has not spoken enough. This is just a stress/error inducing tactic. Don't fall for it. If the pause gets too awkward for your liking, just add something like, "Is there something specific that you would like to know about me"

IIM CAT Group Discussion Tips (GD)

A group discussion (GD) is a simulated exercise, where you cannot suddenly put up a show, since the evaluators will see through you easily. In this page you can find tips on GD and how to handle them to ensure a positive outcome.

Here's how most group discussions work

• Normally groups of 8-10 candidates are formed into a leaderless group, and are given a specific situation to analyze and discuss within a given time limit.
• The group may be given a case study and asked to come out with a solution for a problem.
• The group may be given a topic and asked to discuss on the same.

A panel will observe the proceedings and evaluate the members of the group.

OBJECTIVE
Lets start from the basic. One needs to know what one's objective in the group is. A good definition of your objective is - to be noticed to have contributed meaningfully in an attempt to help the group reach the right consensus. What does this essentially mean?

1. The first implication is that you should be noticed by the panel. Merely making a meaningful contribution and helping the group arrive at a consensus is not enough. You have to be seen by the evaluating panel to have made the meaningful contribution. What does that mean in practice?

· You must ensure that the group hears you. If the group hears you, so will the evaluator. That does not mean that you shout at the top of your voice and be noticed for the wrong reasons.

· You have to be assertive. If you are not a very assertive person, you will have to simply learn to be assertive for those 15 minutes. Remember, assertiveness does not mean being bull-headed or being arrogant.

· And most importantly, you have to make your chances. Many group discussion participants often complain that they did not get a chance to speak. The fact is that in no group discussion will you get a chance to speak. There is nothing more unacceptable in a GD than keeping one's mouth shut or just murmuring things which are inaudible.

· Participate in as many practice GDs as possible before you attend the actual GD. There is nothing like practice to help you overcome the fear of talking in a GD.

2. The second important implication is that making just any sort of contribution is not enough. Your contribution has to be meaningful. A meaningful contribution suggests that

· You have a good knowledge base

· You are able to put forth your arguments logically and are a good communicator.

· The quality of what you said is more valuable than the quantity. There is this myth amongst many group discussion participants that the way to succeed in a group discussion is by speaking loudly and at great length. One could not be more wrong. You must have meat in your arguments.

Therefore, think things through carefully.

Always enter the room with a piece of paper and a pen. In the first two minutes jot down as many ideas as you can.

When you jot down points, keep these pointers in mind.
If it is a topic where you are expected to take a stand, say for example, "Should India sign the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty?" note down points for both sides of the argument. It will be useful on two counts -

· One, if you do not start the GD and are not amongst the first five speakers and find that everyone in the group is talking for the topic, then it makes sense to take the alternate approach and oppose the topic even if you initially intended to talk for the topic.

· Second, it helps to have a knowledge of how group members who take a stand diametrically opposite to yours will put forth their argument and to be prepared with counter arguments.

3. Everybody else will state the obvious. So highlight some points that are not obvious. The different perspective that you bring to the group will be highly apprecaited by the panel. Some pointers on being relevant while having a different perspective are:

· Be careful that the "something different" you state is still relevant to the topic being debated.

· Can you take the group ahead if it is stuck at one point?

· Can you take it in a fresh and more relevant direction?

4. The last implication is that you must be clearly seen to be attempting to build a consensus.

· Gaining support or influencing colleagues is the mantra adopted by many a successful Business Leaders.

· Nobody expects a group of ten intelligent, assertive people, all with different points of view on a controversial subject to actually achieve a consensus. But what matters is "Did you make attempts to build a consensus?"

· The reason why an attempt to build a consensus is important is because in most work situations you will have to work with people in a team, accept joint responsibilities and take decisions as a group.

· You must demonstrate the fact that you are capable and inclined to work as part of a team.

ISB Ranks Top 20 Globally !

Within 6 years of operations The Indian School of Business (ISB) has been ranked in top 20 in the global B-school rankings released by Financial Times, London - notably in league with likes of Wharton, London Business School and Columbia Business School !

Interestingly none of the IIM’s were able to make it even to the top 100 while global b-schools from likes of China have found a place in the top 15 ! The ranking is calculated on the basis of 20 criteria covering specifics like career progress of graduates, diversity of the MBA experience, international mobility of alumni, ideas generation and research, among others

Rajat Gupta, Chairman, ISB, said, “This is great news. The ISB graduated its first class in 2002 with a vision to establish an internationally top-ranked, research-oriented B-school in India. I am extremely proud that the students, faculty and staff have achieved this in such a short time. I am also delighted that the ISB has brought such academic and international recognition to India.”

SOURCE: news.mbanetwork

WEBSITE MADE IT EASY!

Here is a good news who got calls from IIM-I. The news is the present IIM-I student batch started a website forum to help students who got calls for their GD’S/PI. This site is not restricted to students who got calls from IIM-I, it can be accessed by anyone but before you have to register in the site to get full access to the info. This site provides you information on how to prepare for CAT entrance exam for MBA aspirants. Tips and Tutorials from the current batch. The do’s and don’ts during GD’s/PI’s. The website named as WWW.IIMINDORE360.COM. It not only provides information on GD’s and PI’s but also steps to be taken during and after admission process. Its helps in giving info about the accommodation, transport after you got selected into IIM-I. You can even get access to library modules and college finance journals.
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Indian Institute of Management
Ahmedabad
- Indian Institute of Management
Bangalore
- Indian Institute of Management
Calcutta
- Indian Institute of Management
Indore
- Indian Institute of Management
Lucknow

- Indian Institute of Management
Kozhikode

ABSTACLES TO SUCCEED IN CAT WRITTEN TEST

There are some areas in cat where you should have a good command. if so u will surely excel in CAT written test.
Areas where you have to be perfect
1.Quantitative ability.
2.Verbal ability.
3.Data interpretation.
4.Logical reasoning.
5.General and Business awareness.