The journey that begins with dreaming of being into TISS to walking through its gates as a student, is bridged by a very crucial step of clearing the PIT and PI rounds.
Not everyone's decision to do an MBA comes after finishing their graduation program. A lot of students pursue their other interests, take up a job or start their own business. While they would definitely add to the diversity of the classroom, they're often questioned about their intent to pursue an MBA after working at a company or pursuing their startup idea.
In 2017, I filled out the applications of various top business schools in India like thousands of other candidates before appearing for various entrance exams. This is when my first contact with SPJIMR took place. Unlike other business schools, SPJIMR wanted to capture the entirety of me in that form. Beyond the standard questions about my general details, academic records and work experiences, the form had questions about my life experiences and who I am as a person. Filling out that form was a great experience since it made me relive many stories from my past which I had forgotten about.
Date - 12th February 2018
It is that time of the year when students across the country are scribbling notes about the current news, going through their CV, preparing answers in front of the mirror and ironing out their best business suits. The GD-PI round of getting into your dream b-school is a carefully planned screening process that lets the institute know who'd be a good fit in their classroom.
One of the biggest factors you need to consider when pursuing an MBA is not only the return on money invested but also the return on time invested. With busy schedules and ever-evolving job demands, there is a need for an alternative to a full-time program for working professionals.
In today’s scenario, the term “Indian IT Male” has turned out to be a category in itself. The Indian IT sector is a leader when it comes to technology and business services and is also the biggest employer for Indian technology professionals. Indian IT professionals work with the world’s leading organizations not only to support their business and technology processes but also help them in fulfiling their business goals.
Getting a good CAT score is definitely an achievement resulting from yearlong perseverance. But this sense of fulfilment should not ruin one’s chances of getting their dream B-School. Yes, you are half-way through your journey, and it’s time to prove your mettle in GD/PI process.
