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Is it worth joining the IGNOU M.A. course for the UPSC optional subject during preparation?
Every coin has two sides and so does this. There are both pros and cons to joining the IGNOU M.A. course for the UPSC optional subject during preparation.
Pros:
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Less time required to earn the degree
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The study material provided by IGNOU is of good quality. This will help you prepare for your optional on your own.
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Preparing for IGNOU exams requires very less time. This will give you enough time to prepare for your option alongside.
Cons:
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The value of the degree is relatively less.
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Exam dates may clash with UPSC. So it’s recommended you take the December exams.
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Fees: INR 14000 for two years
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You will have to submit yearly assignments. And one assignment will take at least 4 days to complete
Weighing the pros and cons you can make the decision based on your calibre and situation.
I have a convert from MDI Guragon and will most probably convert JBIMS Mumbai as well. What business school should i choose? Why?
Of the 2 options, I will recommend you to go for JBIMS Mumbai. I have various reasons to support my opinion. The most important ones have been listed below
Quality of education: Owing to its location, JBIMS attracts many eminent faculty from the industry to the campus apart from the general guest lectures. Some of these big names include
- Prof. Moradian: Esse Group - Boman Moradian
- Prof. Shivanand & Kedar Mankekar
- Prof. Sandeep Gokhale: Appointed at JSW Aluminium
- Prof. Ghadiyar: Nitin Ghadiyar: Executive Profile & Biography
Placements: The quality of placements at JBIMS is excellent with many big firms visiting the campus. Some of the big names in respective domains are
- Finance: Citi, Stan C, HSBC, JPMC, all Indian banks, IB roles
- Marketing: HUL, P&G, PepsiCo, Marico, ColPal, Dabur, HCCB
- Consulting: Mckinsey, BCG, EnY, Cognizant Business Consulting, Infosys Consulting
Industrial Touch: With its splendid location, JBIMS enjoys strong interference with industries. These industries give live projects to the students that provide top-notch learning opportunities. The campus is within walking distance from big shots like HDFC, HUL office, ICICI, BCG, and McKinsey.
Competitions: The students at JBIMS have made their names by participating in National Competitions like HUL LIME, P&G Dream Team, JP Morgan - The Deal, Nomura Investment Banking Case Study Contest, and PepsiCo BIAC.
Alumni base: JBIMS has an elaborate alumni base and has been nicknamed the CEO factory owing to the huge number of CEOs it has given birth to. Some of the most famous ones are
- Noshir Kaka - MD, Mckinsey India
- Nitin Paranjpe - Former CEO HUL, now, Global role, Unilever
- Kainaz Gazder - Former Marketing Director, now, Global role P&G China
- Vinita Bali - Leadership Role at Britannia
- Mani Ratnam - Acclaimed Film-maker
- Sam Balsara - Madison Communication
- Chanda Kocchar - MD, ICICI Bank
- Ajay Piramal - Piramal Healthcare
- Paresh Sukhtankar, MD, HDFC Bank
- Sanjay Lalbhai, Chairman & MD of Arvind Ltd.
JBIMS is in the vicinity of Marine drive and other places of socialization. The hostel is just five minutes away. Overall the campus and the institute, in general, seem promising and you won’t regret your decision of joining it.
Should I prefer AIIMS Patna/Rishikesh/Raipur over Medical College Kolkata?
If you are confused between AIIMS Patna/Rishikesh/Raipur and Medical College Kolkata, you should study the pros of both colleges. Then you can make a decision on which pros to avail yourself of.
Pros of AIIMS
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The infrastructure is modern and has present-time facilities
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The fees are very affordable around INR 5800 for 5.5 years.
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The fact that you are AIIMS alumni is in itself valuable.
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The internship offered by AIIMS has a high stipend of around INR 23500.
Pros of Kolkata Medical College
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The most significant feature of this college is the Internal State Reservation Of PG Seats.
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It’s a very old college, established in 1835. As the saying goes Old is Gold. The faculty is more experienced here.
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Being a metropolitan city, Kolkata has a lot to offer in terms of amenities.
The deciding factor should be your own convenience and abilities. The final decision is yours.
Shall I leave my job as a deputy manager in SBI with 4 years of experience and CTC higher than 12 LPA for FMS Delhi?
Well, firstly you should change your perspective before making a decision. I don’t think your CTC should let you decide whether you want to pursue MBA or not. Change your focus from CTC to long-term goals and I bet you won’t regret this decision.
Getting an MBA degree from FMS is a privilege in itself. Moreover, you can relive your college life without regrets this time. The top-notch B School will open amazing opportunities and let you gain experiences that you won’t regret ever. But you have to prepare yourself to face classrooms, books, exams, and tight deadlines.
So you should leave your job and go for FMS only if
- You are passionate about your goals and not only high packages
- You are ready to face college life once again
Don’t adopt the sheep mentality and pursue MBA just for high packages. Rather try to learn something from it that will help you in the long run.
Is it worth doing MBA EPGP part-time from IIM Kozhikode/Indore considering I work in small scale IT firm and will be helpful to get a valuable job in market after the completion.My firm doesn't sponso
MBA EPGP is beneficial in case you are a working individual and want to pursue MBA alongside. In such a case, an EGPG MBA from IIM Kozhikode or Indore is not a bad option. But in other cases, other MBA options are better than EPGP. Other options include:
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Executive MBA from any IIM or other Institutes
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Regular MBA
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FPM (Doctoral Program) from any IIM
Make your decision on the basis of fees, course period, and worth to you.
Is French certification from IGNOU useful?
This answer is based on the experience of my colleagues. If you are willing to pursue a French course just for the sake of learning then IGNOU is a good choice. But if you are pursuing French to earn through it, then French certification from IGNOU is not recommended.
The reason is that employers don’t take distance learning seriously. They prefer regular colleges. They might not take your certificate seriously and your chances of getting employed will become low.
If you are willing to make an earning out of French language consider the following professional courses:
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French levels CEFR A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2
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Specialised French Courses - Alliance Française Montpellier
One more option is that you can first learn French from IGNOU and then appear for International tests like DELF DALF diplomas, French language proficiency exams valid worldwide to prove your expertise in the language.
Is selective IGNOU BA and MA political science sufficient for political science optional in UPSC?
One of my sister's acquaintances wrote 2016 mains with PSIR optional. She had been working in an IT firm till a month before prelims and had been preparing for a year before.
Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) is quite fast. The study material provided by IGNOU is good for selective reading for specific topics like Justice, Equality, MN Roy, Sri Aurobindo, Theory of international relations etc. But she had an engineering background and revealed that the notes were not of premium quality.
Paper 1- Part A
Gauba is not bad. But you will need to read the book more than one time to interpret it completely. The information has been divided unevenly within the chapters making it a difficult read. One more good source is Shubra Ranjan's notes. They summarise the points in the UPSC syllabus format.
Paper 1- Part B
Complete Laxmikant.Read the interpretations given by famous analysts, their viewpoints, case laws and their history and the politics that played behind the evolution of laws and how and why the judiciary evolved. Again for this look into Shubra Ranjan notes. For the remaining topics look into Oxford publications.
Paper 2- part A
For this part, the best recommendation is Heywood’s global politics. It’s easy to understand and very well written. Combine this with IGNOU notes and you will get good results. You can also go through questions given in Baylis and Smith because sometimes they appear verbatim and quoting the exact same viewpoint can get you some extra points.
Paper 2 - Part B
Conduct internet research and make your own notes on the topics included in the syllabus. Then go through commentaries on IDSA /IPCS websites. This will give you a better understanding of and current status of relations.
Once you are done with all the study materials, focus on developing the vocabulary for PSIR. Make sure your answers are evenly distributed with theories, quotes, facts, years etc. Practice writing answers a lot.
Is Anna University a really good choice for other state students?
Other state students might face some major issues at Anna University. Some of them are:
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Language Barrier: Almost everyone in Tamil Nadu converse in their mother tongue. So students from other states might face language issues outside the campus.
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Climate: Chennai experiences a hot and humid climate throughout the year. The unbearable heat might be a serious issue for someone from a cooler state.
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Food: Although Chennai offers both veg and non-vegetarian, if you are a true North Indian you will definitely miss North Indian food here.
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Metropolitan: Life in Chennai is very fast-paced and can seem overwhelming for anyone. Also the pollution levels are high.
Whether Anna University is good for other state students actually depends on their capability to endure the above factors.
How is MA in political science through IGNOU?
IGNOU is a central university making it one of the best universities that offer distance education. The study materials are excellent and are written by top-notch professors from various universities. They are written and proofread by professors from renowned universities like JNU and IITs.
Before this, they used to provide books by well-known authors. But when the syllabus was revamped they started printing the study material written by very experienced professors from well-known universities. People prefer these study materials for other competitive exams also.
If you cannot go for a regular program, an MA in political science through IGNOU is the best option.
Is it wise to do an MA in economics from IGNOU while one is preparing for the RBI Grade B Exam? If yes, why and if not then why not?
Pursuing MA in economics from IGNOU alongside preparing for RBI Grade B exam has its pros and cons both.
Pros:
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It will make you eligible for RBI Grade B (DEPR) vacancies, for which competition would be lesser as compared to RBI Grade B (General). The probability of selection will be higher.
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In future, if you need backup options, this degree will come to your rescue.
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This degree will get you brownie points in an interview. The knowledge gained through the pursuit of the degree will be helpful in your career.
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Will help with the Economic Issues portion of RBI.
Cons:
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You might face serious time management issues.
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If you decide to pursue MA in Economics alongside prepararing RBI Grade B Exam, it have its own respectve pros and cons.
Weighing the pros and cons you can make the decision based on your caliber and situation.
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