My Parents Sold Sweets On Pushcarts. My Journey From A Remote Village To IIM K | Hari Krishna Kubar

What would you do if you witnessed your closest friend's death just before CAT? Even more so, what would you do if you were diagnosed with clinical depression during b-school interviews, battling personal financial trouble, watching over your father's deteriorating health, and getting waitlisted by b-schools? Even further, when you finally got into a b-school, what would you do if your first few months at b-school, you felt like an alien? Sounds like a bizarre film script right? But this is Hari Krishan Kubar's true story. In this episode of Against All Odds, meet Hari, 2nd year at IIM Kozhikode. Hari comes from a small town where education post-10th-12th is a rarity. In this inspirational video, Hari tells us how he journeyed from home to study engineering at JNTUK post 12th. From not knowing what opportunities are on offer, to battling depression, to joining IIM K and pursuing a summer internship in a supply chain & operations role, Hari's tale is sure to inspire, motivate and connect with you all at once! Don't forget to watch this video!

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Could TikTok be 'Un'Banned In India - Business News At A Glance, Ep. 3

While some businesses are thriving in this pandemic, others are not! Today we take a minute to mourn. And a little more time to talk about companies in the news for all the wrong reasons. Case in point, Reliance ‘wait for it” Capital, selling assets, and HSBC bank seemingly showing a new low. Then there’s Tik Tok. The Indian Govt. suddenly felt some love for the banned Chinese app. Could TikTok be 'Un'Banned In India? Read this week’s highlights and find out more. 

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"Screenshots Helped To Remember Tricky Questions During Mock Analysis" - Hardik Vijay, CAT 2019 99.96%ile, IIM B

Hardik Vijay is currently studying in IIM Bangalore in the 2020 batch.  He did Civil Engineering from IIT Kanpur with CPI 8.7. Hardik had 10 CGPA in class 10th and had 85.6% percent in 12th Standard from Rajasthan Board. Post engineering, he worked for 2 years in Citicorp. In his second CAT attempt i.e. CAT 2019, Hardik scored 210.18 marks  with 99.96 percentile | VARC, 77.54, 99.87, DILR, 62.70, 99.81, QA, 69.94, 99.59. Here is how Hardik managed to ace CAT 2019 along with his office hours.

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CAT 2020 Pattern Changes, XAT Scores No Longer Valid For Admission To SPJIMR | MBA News, Ep. 20

It's finally happened - the CAT 2020 paper pattern has changed after many years, though it is not yet clear if the number of questions have been changed. There have been changes to other exams as well - candidates can now take the new NMAT 2020 exam from home, and the SNAP 2020 exam can be taken twice. Here are the latest updates from the world of MBA and business.

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What Does It Cost To Pursue An MBA From An IIM?

In a survey conducted in 2018, InsideIIM asked its vast user base of MBA aspirants the top-5 factors that mattered to them while choosing a business school. Unsurprisingly, amongst the top-5 factors was the cost of the MBA program. It is common knowledge that while a lucrative degree to have under your belt, an MBA is not cheap. So, what does it cost to pursue an MBA from one of the 20 IIMs in the country today? What is the cost of an MBA from an IIM in 2020? What has been the trend in the fee hike for the IIMs over the past three years? Here's an analysis to answer all these questions about IIM fees in 2020.

Akshaykumar Sirsalewala22 Sept 2020

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From 2 Sleepless Nights To Making Into IIM Nagpur

Buddies, no one can deny that dreams of young hearts take the sleep away in every way. Ah! No blushing, nothing that sort of fairy world I am talking about here. My tale is the saga of struggle, not the rosy land of Pinky Rinky. With my first firm step on the roadway to success, I got a knock-knock of an offer letter for an MBA from a very reputed private institute. I shared the news with my First Friend, "my Mom," and afterward, you can presume the mirthful scene of a middle-class family. But, a few days before receiving the offer letter, I received the Stage 2 shortlist from IIM Nagpur. It was my dream to pursue an MBA from an IIM and make my family proud, and the same was going at the back of my mind. God knows, still, that 20th March flashes in my head. It was the deadline day for submission of the Stage 2 form. The deadline was 5 PM. I submitted the form and left for my home, not knowing that it was the last time I was meeting my colleagues at the office. (There would be a complete lockdown in coming days)

Nexus - Media & PR Club, IIM Nagpur22 Sept 2020

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When Marketing Meets Data Analytics, Business Strategy Ft. Sayantani B, Target, MuSigma, MICA

In India, many engineers choose to pursue an MBA. And many more find themselves wondering which career path to pursue post MBA. One of the most lucrative careers MBA graduates can pursue? Data analytics. But let’s face it, there are various roles that once can pursue in an analytics career. You can work in finance, strategy, marketing and even operations or HR as an analyst. So what are the skills one needs to get into such a career? And if you’ve graduated as an engineer, what kind of opportunities are open to you? Answering your questions today is Sayantani Bandyopadhyay, Site Merchandiser at Target and MICA alum. A graduate of IIEST Shibpur, Sayantani also worked with Mu Sigma straight out of engineering college. Post MBA, and having studied marketing analytics at MICA, Sayantani shares her career journey with us today. Don’t forget to check it out!

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From Cheetos to Kinder Joy : Why Do Kids Buy? | Marketing Resources

We are a group of students in our 2nd year (PGP2, as it is popularly known) at IIM Ahmedabad. We undertook a really interesting course- "Psychology of Promotions" and undertook a study to assess the factors behind the success of brands such as- Kinder Joy, Cheetos etc. Our findings have been presented in the form of an engaging podcast. Ever wondered how do those catchy jingles and fancy advertisements compel the little ones to move heaven and earth for that one tiny toy? We’re a bunch of students from IIM Ahmedabad and we’re here to help you better understand goes in a little toddler’s brain and how they ALWAYS end up getting their way!

Harshita Arora (Ms)21 Sept 2020

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My Parents Sold Sweets On Pushcarts. My Journey From A Remote Village To IIM K | Hari Krishna Kubar

What would you do if you witnessed your closest friend's death just before CAT? Even more so, what would you do if you were diagnosed with clinical depression during b-school interviews, battling personal financial trouble, watching over your father's deteriorating health, and getting waitlisted by b-schools? Even further, when you finally got into a b-school, what would you do if your first few months at b-school, you felt like an alien? Sounds like a bizarre film script right? But this is Hari Krishan Kubar's true story. In this episode of Against All Odds, meet Hari, 2nd year at IIM Kozhikode. Hari comes from a small town where education post-10th-12th is a rarity. In this inspirational video, Hari tells us how he journeyed from home to study engineering at JNTUK post 12th. From not knowing what opportunities are on offer, to battling depression, to joining IIM K and pursuing a summer internship in a supply chain & operations role, Hari's tale is sure to inspire, motivate and connect with you all at once! Don't forget to watch this video!

Team InsideIIM23 Sept 2020

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Could TikTok be 'Un'Banned In India - Business News At A Glance, Ep. 3

While some businesses are thriving in this pandemic, others are not! Today we take a minute to mourn. And a little more time to talk about companies in the news for all the wrong reasons. Case in point, Reliance ‘wait for it” Capital, selling assets, and HSBC bank seemingly showing a new low. Then there’s Tik Tok. The Indian Govt. suddenly felt some love for the banned Chinese app. Could TikTok be 'Un'Banned In India? Read this week’s highlights and find out more. 

Team InsideIIM23 Sept 2020

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"Screenshots Helped To Remember Tricky Questions During Mock Analysis" - Hardik Vijay, CAT 2019 99.96%ile, IIM B

Hardik Vijay is currently studying in IIM Bangalore in the 2020 batch.  He did Civil Engineering from IIT Kanpur with CPI 8.7. Hardik had 10 CGPA in class 10th and had 85.6% percent in 12th Standard from Rajasthan Board. Post engineering, he worked for 2 years in Citicorp. In his second CAT attempt i.e. CAT 2019, Hardik scored 210.18 marks  with 99.96 percentile | VARC, 77.54, 99.87, DILR, 62.70, 99.81, QA, 69.94, 99.59. Here is how Hardik managed to ace CAT 2019 along with his office hours.

Team InsideIIM23 Sept 2020

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CAT 2020 Pattern Changes, XAT Scores No Longer Valid For Admission To SPJIMR | MBA News, Ep. 20

It's finally happened - the CAT 2020 paper pattern has changed after many years, though it is not yet clear if the number of questions have been changed. There have been changes to other exams as well - candidates can now take the new NMAT 2020 exam from home, and the SNAP 2020 exam can be taken twice. Here are the latest updates from the world of MBA and business.

Team InsideIIM22 Sept 2020

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What Does It Cost To Pursue An MBA From An IIM?

In a survey conducted in 2018, InsideIIM asked its vast user base of MBA aspirants the top-5 factors that mattered to them while choosing a business school. Unsurprisingly, amongst the top-5 factors was the cost of the MBA program. It is common knowledge that while a lucrative degree to have under your belt, an MBA is not cheap. So, what does it cost to pursue an MBA from one of the 20 IIMs in the country today? What is the cost of an MBA from an IIM in 2020? What has been the trend in the fee hike for the IIMs over the past three years? Here's an analysis to answer all these questions about IIM fees in 2020.

Akshaykumar Sirsalewala22 Sept 2020

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From 2 Sleepless Nights To Making Into IIM Nagpur

Buddies, no one can deny that dreams of young hearts take the sleep away in every way. Ah! No blushing, nothing that sort of fairy world I am talking about here. My tale is the saga of struggle, not the rosy land of Pinky Rinky. With my first firm step on the roadway to success, I got a knock-knock of an offer letter for an MBA from a very reputed private institute. I shared the news with my First Friend, "my Mom," and afterward, you can presume the mirthful scene of a middle-class family. But, a few days before receiving the offer letter, I received the Stage 2 shortlist from IIM Nagpur. It was my dream to pursue an MBA from an IIM and make my family proud, and the same was going at the back of my mind. God knows, still, that 20th March flashes in my head. It was the deadline day for submission of the Stage 2 form. The deadline was 5 PM. I submitted the form and left for my home, not knowing that it was the last time I was meeting my colleagues at the office. (There would be a complete lockdown in coming days)

Nexus - Media & PR Club, IIM Nagpur22 Sept 2020

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When Marketing Meets Data Analytics, Business Strategy Ft. Sayantani B, Target, MuSigma, MICA

In India, many engineers choose to pursue an MBA. And many more find themselves wondering which career path to pursue post MBA. One of the most lucrative careers MBA graduates can pursue? Data analytics. But let’s face it, there are various roles that once can pursue in an analytics career. You can work in finance, strategy, marketing and even operations or HR as an analyst. So what are the skills one needs to get into such a career? And if you’ve graduated as an engineer, what kind of opportunities are open to you? Answering your questions today is Sayantani Bandyopadhyay, Site Merchandiser at Target and MICA alum. A graduate of IIEST Shibpur, Sayantani also worked with Mu Sigma straight out of engineering college. Post MBA, and having studied marketing analytics at MICA, Sayantani shares her career journey with us today. Don’t forget to check it out!

Team InsideIIM21 Sept 2020

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From Cheetos to Kinder Joy : Why Do Kids Buy? | Marketing Resources

We are a group of students in our 2nd year (PGP2, as it is popularly known) at IIM Ahmedabad. We undertook a really interesting course- "Psychology of Promotions" and undertook a study to assess the factors behind the success of brands such as- Kinder Joy, Cheetos etc. Our findings have been presented in the form of an engaging podcast. Ever wondered how do those catchy jingles and fancy advertisements compel the little ones to move heaven and earth for that one tiny toy? We’re a bunch of students from IIM Ahmedabad and we’re here to help you better understand goes in a little toddler’s brain and how they ALWAYS end up getting their way!

Harshita Arora (Ms)21 Sept 2020

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