Are IIMs biased towards engineers?

Though Basu believes IIMs are not biased, a data shows in the last year, 87 per cent students of the 2018-20 PGP batch of IIM Calcutta are from the engineering background. While from past a decade, IIMs are trying to break this myth by enrolling candidates from a diverse background, engineers still dominate the seats.

Is MBA difficult for engineers?

Is MBA difficult for engineering students? MBA is quite a rigorous course but it surely depends on the specialisation you are pursuing to understand its difficulty level.

Will IIM-A admit fewer engineers in 2014?

IIM-A has decided that they’ll admit fewer engineers in their institute starting 2014. IIM-A, which continues to be the top destination for MBA aspirants in India, has made significant changes in their admission policy.

Is MBA the best way to get into IIM-A Ahmedabad?

If you are an engineer who’s convinced that MBA is ‘the way’ to get promotions, better career, better paypack & better marriage prospects; and are already preparing for CAT 2014 with a goal to get into IIM Ahmedabad, we’ve a bad news for you. IIM-A has decided that they’ll admit fewer engineers in their institute starting 2014.

How to make your profile stand out in an IIM?

Make your profile stand out. Reading at a stretch: Each day at an IIM, you’ll be required to read and prepare 3-4 business cases. Each case stretches up to 15-20 pages. So, slow-reading won’t work anymore. You’ll have to develop a habit of reading more books and editorials before your joining.

How to prepare for IIM-B in two years?

Academic Concepts: Some concepts like regression, correlation, various statistic tests, distribution and financial accounting are extremely useful both during your two years at an IIM as well as after that. So, it’s a good idea to go through these terms in advance and do some courses online or refer books if you haven’t heard of them before.