Now that I am about to complete the first year at IIM Indore, I can proudly say "Been there, done that". Through this coveted space, I'd like to give the world a sneak peak into what goes on at IIM Indore. So, here it goes:
Preparing for CAT can be a monotonous task. You may get bored while solving problems on probability or while reading those "heavy" passages. So, what can we do to get a good, productive break? Well, the answer is simple: READ BOOKS.
A study by the Economic Times has found that only 7% of India's B-school graduates are employable. While this may seem shocking at first, knowing that there are 6,000+ B-schools in India puts things in perspective. So yet once again, as over 2 lakh applicants battle it out over the CAT and the rigorous selection procedure of the IIMs, here’s exploring what makes life at an IIM different from other B-schools and how this shapes one for the journey ahead.
“I don't know anything anymore. Is that normal? Is it normal to notice the enormity of everything and just go blank?” – A.M Holmes
“The grass is always greener on the other side”. This is what if not all then most of the aspirants see when they decide to pursue MBA. But it’s not the case always. Everything has its own pros and cons and the decision should not be based upon pros only but an equal consideration should be given to the other side also.
‘Talent wins games, teamwork wins championships’
One of the most banal questions that plagues every MBA aspirant during this time of the year… The average aspirant would have undergone at least an hour long session with his/her mentor, trying to forge a suitable response to this question and its nuances. What follows is a period of non-stop verbal rote, in front of the mirror, window or any other reflective surface, as well as every chance available, be it on the bus home, a free moment at work, and finally, a perfected version of the answer is ready to be presented to the interviewers at mock interviews and B-School interviews alike.
