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What is the scope of doing an MBA from IGNOU? Is it acceptable by MNCs?
IGNOU is recognised by AICTE and is run by the central government. So if you are looking for a government job then it’s not an issue. Also, IGNOU is better than many small universities like SMU (Sikkim Manipal University).
IGNOU is the best option if you are tight on budget or you prefer learning while earning.
MNCs prefer a formal education of 15 years. For additional education, you can go for IGNOU. But if your Bachelor's Degree is also from IGNOU then this might be a problem at the time of employment.
It’s important to note that at the time of employment regular colleges are always given more preference than distance education. So it’s recommended you pursue MBA from a regular college. Let IGNOU be the last choice under special circumstances such as a tight budget or preferring distance learning due to personal reasons.
How is AKTU for B.Tech?
One of my cousins is a student at AKTU (Abdul Kalam Technical University). She shared an incident with me which will give you an idea of this university.
During her semester exams at AKTU, she faced a challenging experience. Compiler Design is a subject in the 6th semester of B.Tech. Computer Science. On her compiler design exam day, the question papers were distributed 15 minutes late. It was a regular exam for the new semester. But what she saw shocked her. On the top, it was mentioned - Carry Over Theory Paper Examination. This was a back paper for students who are reappearing and not for regular students. Sometime later a teacher made them change the code of the paper and subjects. All the students were in a panic.
So if you are planning to pursue B.Tech. from AKTU, you should brace yourself for some major challenges.
Will it be an absolutely horrible decision to choose IIM Kashipur over NMIMS Mumbai just for the IIM tag?
Rather than judging your decision, I will list down some merits of both colleges and leave the rest for you to choose from.
Reasons why one should choose IIM Kashipur over NMIMS:
- Smaller Batch-size: IIM Kashipur has a relatively smaller batch size than NMIMS. This means the placement opportunities will be better and attention given to each student will be more.
- Lower fees: Mumbai fees are around 21 lakhs for two years. Also, it does not include the accommodation and food expenses that a person will have in the two years. The minimum expenses in a city like Mumbai will stand at 20000. The total fee is much higher than IIM Kashipur ( INR 1730000).
- Specializes in Operations: The leading domain of IIM Kashipur is operations whereas NMIMS has limited scope for the same.
Reasons why one should join NMIMS:
- Better opportunities in terms of companies, packages, and roles than any other new IIM
- Better location than the new IIMs
- Strong alumni base
So if you are confident that you can remain among the top 200 go for NMIMS, else IIM Kashipur it is.
I am planning to enroll in a BA English course in IGNOU. What is the procedure of the whole course and important things that I should follow?
Opt for this course only if you are into novels and literature. Otherwise, it will be a monotonous ride. If you are planning to pursue BA English at IGNOU, you can conveniently work full time alongside. Instead of attending full-time classes, just sitting for a few will do it. Get your study material and go through it regularly. Don’t forget to apply for term-end exams. Exam applications come around March for the July exams.
You must also submit your assignment at the study centre before the last date. The questions for the assignment can be found on the IGNOU website as well as the study centre.
Before the 2nd and 3rd years consult your study centre and choose your desired course and register for it. Lastly, keep in constant touch with your study centre for regular updates.
How many days will it take to refund my registration fee for UPSEE/AKTU counseling?
The registration fee is returned usually after the 5th round. If you are facing some problems and still haven't received a refund, contact them via mail. Usually, two email ids are mentioned so it's recommended you contact both.
Write down the issue you are facing along with some of your basic details like Admission Number, Roll No., DOB, father's name, etc. After a wait of 2 to 3 days, your counseling fees will have been refunded successfully in the same account with which you paid the registration fees. You only need to remember to send the mail after the 5th round only.
After recent revelations regarding IIM Calcutta placements, is it wiser to choose IIM A/B/ L, XLRI or FMS over IIM Calcutta?
Every institute has its own shortcomings. If you choose IIM A/B/L or XLRI or FMS over IIM Calcutta, do you think you will not face any problems there? It’s just that their flaws haven’t been exposed yet. The fact that someone had the courage to come up and challenge IIM Calcutta is enough to prove its worth. The revelations were made by an IIM Calcutta student itself. This also proves the confidence level and leadership skills of these students are remarkable.
Besides, IIM Calcutta is among the best for a reason. Some casual claims cannot rain its reputation.
How do I write career goal column while filling FMS Delhi application form?
You can fill the career goa column with points like these
- why are you better than the rest
- why did you choose FMS
- How is MBA related to achieving your goals
The first question can be answered by mentioning your strengths and weaknesses and how you have qualities and skills that others lack. You can speak about the goal-oriented mindset that has brought you to the interview room.
The answer to the next question can be written after talking to an alumnus of FMS. You can mention things like ROI or the low fees factor, the excellent faculty, and the accreditation with Delhi University. All these reasons made it almost impossible for you to not choose FMS.
The answer to the last question is a bit tricky as one necessarily does not have goals while pursuing MBA. Most people do it because many intellectuals are also doing so. And trust me this is not wrong. All you need is to trust the process and their intellect. One smart way to answer this question is to establish a past belief in how you have known it all along and how you made it. You can write your ultimate goal and also how this is just the starting point.
Some points to consider while writing these answers are
- Write the answers such that it reflects your true self
- Proofread the answers for connotations, interpretations and grammatical errors
Just know that this form is not the basis for shortlisting just a basis for the questions that will be asked to you.
I currently have a salary of 25L as a product manager. Is it worth it doing an MBA further at ISB, Hyderabad or in US universities? I want to do entrepreneurship, and a MBA for networking
Since your main goal is to grow a stronger network, considering US universities is of no use. However, if you are okay with developing international networks US universities are a viable option.
Comparing ISB Hyderabad with a US university is a lengthy discussion. Your choice should depend on whether you are planning to settle abroad or settle within India. If your ultimate goal is settling abroad, US universities should be your only option.
If we compare the pay structure, the average package offered at ISB Hyderabad is nearly the same as your current salary whereas US universities offer 7 times better salaries.
Both options require a lot of effort from the initial stage. To get into either, you need a spectacular profile and an impactful application strategy.
What are the cons and pros of doing an undergraduate degree from IGNOU?
In education, the university does not matter more than your performance and marks. You might have graduated from IIT but your scores might be average. Similarly, you might have graduated from IGNOU and scored much more marks. Your degree from IGNOU can never be a negative aspect in your resume.
PROS:
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Saves your time.
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Allows you to multitask- you can do a job along with studying.
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You can take exams from any place in India
CONS:
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You will definitely miss your college days.
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You might miss fests and other extracurricular activities.
You can continue to prepare for further exams alongside doing BA from IGNOU. There are several examples where people cracked UPSC at the age of 22 with just a degree from IGNOU without any coaching. One such example is Keshavendra Kumar IAS from Bihar. So yes, it’s a tough but probable choice you need to make.
Is it worth joining IIM Nagpur or should I wait a year?
Joining IIM Nagpur is a decision worth taking. It has a good reputation, especially among the new IIMs. One of my cousins with a work experience of 3 years, joined IIM Nagpur and is glad he took the decision. He considered the following parameters to take this decision
- Placements: The institute enjoys a 100% placement percentage The highest CTC shot up by 72.56% to INR 55.22 LPA whereas the average CTC increased by 20.50% which stood at INR 23.10 LPA. In addition, the average CTC for the top 50% batch climbed by 16.08% to INR 26.95 LPA.
- Crowd: The institute welcomes a mixed crowd with a variety of academic, geographical, and work experience profiles. The individuals here are serious about their MBA who want to leave an impact in the corporate world.
- Courses: IIM Nagpur provides both Foundation courses in the first year and a blend of your choice of electives in the second year. This enables you to specialize in more than one domain thereby broadening your career opportunities
- Faculty: The faculty is well known for their industry experience themselves are IIM alumni.
- Culture: IIM Nagpur has a dynamic culture owing to its clubs and activities. There are both academic and non-academic clubs that make learning fun and practical. Various corporate-level competitions are won by these students. The sports culture is also very dominant here with the non-academic clubs managing the mess, the infrastructure, and the events.
So yes IIM Nagpur is worth risking your career for.
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