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1. What is the last date for submission of application form?
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The last date for receiving completed application form along with D/D, Banker’s cheque and the two letters of recommendations at IIMC is 31st July, 2009.
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2. What all documents are to be sent along with the application form?
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The check list of documents to be sent is as follows:
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a) Duly filled-in application form
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b) Application fee paid by demand draft / banker’s cheque
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c) GMAT score card
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d) Proof of proficiency in English, if applicable
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e) Attested / notarized copies of transcripts of examinations passed / degrees obtained.
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f) Statement of Purpose
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g) Two Letters of Recommendation
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3. What are the total no of seats available for the PGPEX - 3rd batch (2009-10)?
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The total no of seats available as of now are 54 ( Fifty four).
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4. What is the profile of the 3rd Batch?
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The profile of the 3rd Batch is as follows.
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a) Average GMAT score – 719
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Average years of experience - 9 years
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The students are from diverse sectors including IT, Energy, Telecom, Oil & Natural Gas, Steel, Banking & Financial Services, Marine, Automobile, Engineering, Project Consultancy, Government Administration and others.
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5. What is the minimum GMAT score required for application?
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There is no minimum GMAT score required for application. Participants will be selected through a rigorous selection process based on their relative ranking in GMAT score, academic background, professional experience, personal interview, statement of purpose and recommendation letters from two referees.
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6. Do you have any age limit for this course?
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There is no upper age limit for application.
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7. As of what date should the candidate have 5 year professional experience?
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A candidate should have 5 years of post-qualification professional experience as of 31st March, 2009.
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8. Can you please guide me about the last date of taking the GMAT test for applying for this batch?
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You should take GMAT well in advance so that you can submit the application form along with the GMAT score by 31st July, 2008.
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9. Do I furnish my GMAT score details in the application form only or do I need to arrange independent submission of GMAT score through ETS?
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You need to submit the GMAT score along with the application form. Further, you should also inform ETS to directly send the score to us by the due date.
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10. What all are included in the programme fees? Can you please specify how the fees has to be paid?
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This amount includes tuition fees, and cost of course material, accommodation and study tours organized by IIMC. This amount is payable in four installments as follows:
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a) By 1st. December, 2009 INR 200,000/- (1st Installment)
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b) By 12th April 2010 INR 300000/- (2nd Installment)
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c) By 20th July, 2010 INR 500,000/- (3rd Installment)
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d) By 23rd November, 2010 INR 400,000/- (4th Installment)
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Furthermore an amount of Rs. 20,000/- has to be paid as refundable caution deposit at the time of registration, i.e. 30th March, 2009.
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For students who will be residing in Family accommodation, an additional Rs. 48,000/- has to be paid by D/D, Banker’s cheque favouring ‘Indian Institute of Management Calcutta’ at the time of Registration.
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All payments are to be made by demand draft / banker’s cheque issued by any scheduled bank for the specified amount favouring “Indian Institute of Management Calcutta” payable at Kolkata. Applicants residing abroad may send the equivalent of the applicable amount in US Dollar. DD/bank charges are to be borne by the applicants
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11. What are the additional expenses to be borne by a participant?
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The participants will have to bear the expenses for food, electricity, personal travel and all other expenses of personal & miscellaneous nature during their stay at the Campus. However, the cost of air tickets, visa charges, medical insurance in connection with international study tour will be borne by the Institute.
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12. Whether loan facility will be available for funding the course expenditure?
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Educational loans are available from banks, e.g, SBI Scholar Loan from State Bank of India against some criteria. You may contact Manager, State Bank of India, IIM Joka Branch for further details. The bank’s phone number is (033) 2467 2357.
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13. Is there any Scholarship?
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As on date, scholarships are not available for the PGPEX participants
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14. Would you communicate to me if I am not selected or short-listed for interview?
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We will inform the candidates who are short-listed for interview. Further, we will send letters of Admission to the selected candidates. We regret that we will not be able to communicate with candidates, who are either not short-listed or not selected for admission to the programme.
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15. Will placement assistance be available after completion of the course?
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Placement services will be provided to all participants (except sponsored candidates).
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16. Will you provide residential facilities? Will you provide family accommodation? Is staying out side the campus allowed?
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We will provide furnished accommodation in the campus. Limited family accommodation (one composite room, kitchen and bathroom) is also available for some of the participants. Room charges for family accommodation are Rs. 36,000/- extra for the entire year which is exclusive of electricity and other personal expenses. The allotment of family accommodation will be subject to availability and requirement. Residing outside the campus is not permissible.
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17. Will the course provide specialization in a functional discipline like finance, marketing, systems, operation etc?
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PGPEX is a general management programme. As a part of the programme the participants will have to take 18 elective courses during the 4th, 6th and 7th Semester from the total number of electives offered. This would cover all major functional disciplines.
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18. Is PGPEX programme equivalent to 2-year PGP?
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PGPEX is a one-year full-time residential programme leading to “Post-graduate Diploma in Management for Executives” and is different from our 2-year Post-graduate Programme.
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19. How much is the international exposure?
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Participants will be required to undertake an international project and associated study tour in one or two countries for a period of three weeks. The travel expenses which include airfare, visa and medical insurance will be borne by the Institute. All other expenses including food, personal and miscellaneous expenses are to be borne by the participants.
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20. When will you announce the list of selected candidates? Is it possible to know about selection earlier in case of urgency?
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The list of selected candidates will be announced in the first half of November, 2008. Information regarding selection of a candidate cannot be provided earlier.
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21. In the Application Form, you have stated that at least one of the reference letters should be by someone from industry who is familiar with applicant’s professional experience. Can I submit both of my reference letters from persons in the same Industry as I am?
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Yes, you can.
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22. May I know the word limit for the following - "Give detailed descriptions of three activities you performed in your workplace in the last five years which will help us assess your abilities and strengths"
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"Narrate an important / unusual incident of your life when you had to face a very demanding / challenging situation. How did you overcome the situation? What lessons did you learn from this incident?"
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There is no word limit. You may use extra sheets, if required.
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23. Statement of Purpose : What exactly are you looking for? Am I supposed to mention the purpose of entering into the course?
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You may write on “Why you want to join the programme and what benefit you foresee on completion of the course”.
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24. My medium of instruction in school was not English but in college I studied in English. Am I required to provide any proof of proficiency in English? Do I need to take all the tests – TOEFL, TWE and IELTS?
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You need not provide any proof of proficiency in English. Those who need to provide the proof will have to take one of the tests mentioned in the Application Form.
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25. It is mentioned that a Letter of Recommendation has to be sealed by the referee before it is handed over to the applicant. Is it necessary to get the signatures of the referee across the flaps of the envelope?
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Yes, please obtain the signatures of the referees across the flaps of the envelope containing the Letter of Recommendation.
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26. Can one apply with graduation undertaken through a 2 year course?
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No. The participants are required to have a minimum of 3 years of under-graduate study after 12 years of school education and the graduation should be from a recognized university or equivalent.
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27. Do I need to send you money for receiving hard copies of brochure and application form?
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We regret that hard copies of the Brochure and Application form cannot be sent.
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The PGPEX application form is to be downloaded from the Institutes website www.iimcal.ac.in/pgpex and sent to us duly filled-in with all relevant details and testimonials along with the application fee of Rs 2000/- which is non refundable.
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28. Will the participant be a part of IIMC alumni?
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Yes, the participants will be part of IIMC alumni.
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29. Is it possible to take a few days of leave, if required during the programme?
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There is no leave period during the programme. However, there are three periods of vacation during the programme, each of one week duration after 1st, 3rd & 5th term when you may leave the Campus.
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30. Can the participants who've completed the PGPEX enroll for the FPM as well? Will they enjoy any course waivers, credit transfers, etc?
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Participants will have to comply with the requirements of the Fellowship Programme for joining the same. As of now, no waivers to credit transfer are allowed.
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31. If I am selected this year and unable to join, can I join in the next batch?
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No. You will have to apply again next year for selection.
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32. Where will the interview be held?
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Interviews will be held in Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, New York and London. Applicants residing in India and abroad will have to appear for personal interview in any of the above locations.
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33. Is telephonic interview allowed?
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In exceptional cases telephonic interviews/video conferencing may be arranged if someone is unable to attend the interview personally.
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34. Will I have to send the original testimonials along with the application form?
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No. However, the originals have to be produced at the time of registration.
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35. Will you consider CAT scores for instead of GMAT score?
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We regret that CAT scores are not considered for PGPEX programme.
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36. Is there any consideration for sponsored candidates?
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Regret there is no consideration. All candidates will have to appear for the selection process as mentioned earlier.
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