I cracked ISB PGP and IIM A PGPX. Key learnings from the process

Some advice about the process - from GMAT to interview.

[@oracle8798]

Hi Vaibhav, your videos are extremely helpful ! Please keep sharing your experiences , it really helps us to get to know more about the jobs and positions we are aspiring for!

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Thank you!

[@hr97079]

Congratulations sir.

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Thank you

[@ithisrinu9593]

Great video brother

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Thank you

[@anikasingh51]

Currently im working in sbi as po ... Im also thinking to uplift my career... Im also thinking to give a shot to cat and gmat ... Ideally how long will it take to score 95+ percentile in them ? And how much would you rate the process of gmat and rbi grade b exam difficulty if we are comparing these two together

[@vaibhavnagar91]

From what I've heard, it takes around a year to have a decent attempt at CAT. For GMAT and RBI Grade B, my experience says that around 6 months should be enough for either of the two. However, RBI Grade B involves a lot of mugging up of facts, policies, schemes and general awareness as well as understanding of finance & management. This is not the case with either GMAT or CAT. The focus is on applying the concepts and rules you learn.

[@stifler4eva1]

How much experience you have mam?

[@theramumohan]

Hi Anika, I'm also working in SBI and would like to talk to you about our career prospects outside SBI. Connect with me on LinkedIn if you're interested. My profile is easy to find.

[@abhishekujjawal1614]

Rbi grade b is way harder. Are you not that happy with sbi po?

[@premprofessional9708]

hey!! firstly congratulations on making it to ISB..could you suggest some good consultants who could help with the overall process.!

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Strategy4GMAT is good

[@gvgovind]

Hello Vaibhav, I hope you are doing well. I wanted to know that how a profile of a candidate is judged for IIMA PGPX course. As you mentioned some had low GMAT score yet they got converted, so can you share if possible, what was the differentiating factor in their profile that helped them to convert with such scores. Thanks.

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Quality & quantity of prior education, work experience and extra curriculars. All relative to the applicant pool.

[@ssayyahh]

Hi Vaibhav, first fo all thanks for this knowledgeable video. I am having 4.5 years of work ex and have been working in the tech sector. I am planning to do MBA to shift my domain to finance world, so my question is will my work ex in tech sector affect my placements in finance organisation if I do PGPX? Also is there any salary compensation difference between full time 2 year mba vs 1 year pgpx when it comes to placements?

[@vaibhavnagar91]

PGPX avg salary > PGP avg salary. Yes, work ex plays a critical role in placements. Breaking into typical finance roles is difficult. I would suggest to first get full CFA & then go for an MBA.

[@GirijaSahooOfficial]

Hi vaibhav. Plz guide me how to prep for GMAT. Planning to appear in December. Plz tell me some good resources.

[@vaibhavnagar91]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZTMYqWCoL-rhbM

[@shramikasen3755]

Can I get into IIM's one year program with a low score in 12th and average score in graduation but a decent profile otherwise?

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Gmat score & work ex should be great...

[@brightphilip8095]

Hi vaibhav, are there placement opportunities in IIM A PGPX? Does your past experience matter during placements in IIM after PGPX? I have a 5 years teaching experience and was planning to shift to another domain. Do you this course would be helpful in my case?

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Full time programs have placements. Yes your past work ex heavily dictates your placement experience.

[@bithal797]

Hello Vaibhav, First of all thank you for your valuable insights, I am following you since your FRM video & that helped me a lot. I have some doubts regarding the ISB YLP programme I have 96 in my 12th Std, 93 in my 10th Std, 7.5 CGPA till my second year, Cleared CFA l1 Giving CFA L2 & FRM P1 in Aug I have extracurriculars in my school but not in my college. Planning to try for YLP next year, what should be my GMAT focus edition score and anything that I should or should not do? PS: Not from a Tier 1 clg BCom Hons Thanks a lot!

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Not sure about Focus edition but standard GMAT of 720 and above should help.

[@nikhilchandra3868]

I have work ex of 6 years and 2 years gap (for UPSC CSE) , will I be considered in shortlisting criteria or it will create some problem...

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Programme Minimum work ex required ISB PGP 2 years IIM A PGPX 4 years IIM B EPGP 5 years IIM C MBAEX 5 years

[@vaibhavnagar91]

The work ex required is full time work ex.

[@sahilsharad6772]

Sir,I have 5 years of workex in IT service based company. I have given CAT this year and have converted New IIMs and IIT Delhi. But considering my workex many have suggested to go for exec MBA. Which one should I go for as I think my quality of workex is not that good to be in league of people coming for exec MBA.

[@vaibhavnagar91]

First, exec MBA means part time MBA. I think you are being suggested the alternative of 1 year full time MBA with mandatory minimum work ex requirement. In that case, your options are - ISB, IIM ABCL (KI?) as these offer these programs on campus and have placement services. You can also explore going abroad. I would also not suggest going for the 2 year MBA in India as it is for kids really. Plus, many companies have an upper work ex limit of 48 months during placements for shortlisting so you'll suffer.

[@tarot_by_prernaa]

Btw informative video

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Thanks

[@elva136]

What is your work profile? I have worked in IT for 6 years. Is this a good profile for pgpx? Reason for pgpx is because I want a career path with more analytical and problem solving roles in big organizations.

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Check out my Linkedin for my work ex. A profile is good/bad depends on how you project it and then defend it.

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hello, Is the Post Graduate Program in Management at IIMA prestigious? Thank you!

[@vaibhavnagar91]

You guess

[@shujayethossain6554]

@@vaibhavnagar91 No idea!

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Google.

[@karannjindal8519]

Can we prepare for gmat exams while working...? And pls guide how to prepare for gmat mns books and class

[@vaibhavnagar91]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZTMYqWCoL-rhbM Yes, it can be prepared along side a full time job. Everybody might take different time though.

[@abhisheknain4688]

I got 6.6 CGPA in 10th, 48% in 12th and 57% in Graduation. Is there any chance of getting into a 1 Year Full time executive programme if I score well in GMAT, Essay writing and other criterias. Basically I just wanted to know can anyone get selected in FulL time residential executive programmes if someone is below average in academics and does well in other rounds such as work Exp, Essay writing, Gmat score etc.

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Yes

[@shreyub]

Hi Vaibhav, does round in which you apply for IIM a, plays any part in selection process? This question is specific to round 3 application for IIM A. Appreciate your view on this

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Hi, so in IIMs, a person who has been rejected or waitlisted can apply in subsequent rounds for the same batch. Because of this reason and in general as well, the level of competition increases as no. Of applicants rise. However, 1 year MBA programmes don't have a fixed intake amount ie the college can decide to increase or decrease the intake depending upon the quality of candidates and/or macroeconomic conditions. However, in general the increase/decrease is usually not huge. So its okay to assume that level of competition increases as rounds progress. Having said that, I cracked PGPX in R2 :)

[@shreyub]

Thanks Vaibhav for quick revet. Much appreciated!!

[@1994mindbuster]

Pls tell smthing regarding how much wise it is to leave a govt job and pursue such heavy fees courses and be in debt for next 5 years and does pfrda reimburse fees for this or not ??

[@vaibhavnagar91]

No reimbursements, no formal study leave or sabbatical policy at PFRDA. As for how much wise it is, it's a risk and everyone's risk appetite and long term work preference are different. So it depends.

[@1994mindbuster]

@@vaibhavnagar91 ok thanks for your reply actually i m working in nabard right now gave CAT also the time i was selected for nabard with 94 percentile so this fees and debt thing pushed me back so would love to know your perspective to get to this side as pvt sector is a rat race nonetheless u can posted abroad or smthing ..and finance comparison also not very much when u see 2 lac salary in bombay in pvt sector is equivalent to a regulatory body salary

[@vaibhavnagar91]

To be honest, you'll have to get into a top B school and then a good company to ensure that your compensation as well as work satisfaction beats Govt/public/regulatory sector. I wouldn't have quite my job if I hadn't received admission to great b schools.

[@stifler4eva1]

@@1994mindbuster hey bro are you Grade A at nabard? Can you tell me if nabard grade b notification will come this year or not?

[@siddhantgambhir8282]

Are u 25 years of age when u applied ? Like in isb a person can apply and get selected but join later after 2 year work ex.. is it same for iim as well?

[@vaibhavnagar91]

I was 28 when I applied and 29 when I joined. ISB has YLP through which undergrad students can apply and join ISB post the minimum work ex requirement is reached. 1 year programs at IIMs don't have such a provision.

[@vishnuvardhannaiduyasarapu]

I am having 2 yrs of IT experience in IBM can I apply for ISB?

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Yes. Min work ex needed is 2 yrs.

[@himanksaklecha3260]

Sir, i have around 5 years of academic gap in my profile. Will that be a massive hindrance in my aspirations of doing an MBA from foreign universities, do i stand a better chance at Indian B-Schools like ABC?

[@vaibhavnagar91]

What is academic gap?

[@himanksaklecha3260]

@@vaibhavnagar91 I dropped out of my engineering college in my fourth year, and pursued a different UG degree next.

[@vaibhavnagar91]

You'll have to write about a solid story on that. Focus on good acads, GMAT etc, and a good work ex now.

[@r.m7921]

Ive heard that placements are a challenge for one year mba students? Do we get the same placements and salary as 2 year students?

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Check out the placement reports from the websites.

[@examknowledge7899]

Sir..Where was your GIC RE interview held in Mumbai???

[@vaibhavnagar91]

III

[@examknowledge7899]

@@vaibhavnagar91 thanks

[@sanjeevanpathak2104]

Hello Vaibhav, Just had few questions in my mind about the selection at ISB or IIM A. I have a CGPA in Gradution of 7.96, 79 in 10th and 80 in 12th. And have a work experience of 2.5 years in IT service based company, and 1.5 years of experience in Government Bank as a Manager. I recently gave my GMAT and scored 740 on it. What are my chances of selection at ISB or IIM' A

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Decent...work on your essays.

[@ritamroychowdhury8736]

Hi Sir! I have my own business (have my trade license and gst registration). I have generated a revenue of more than 14 lacs. Also am involved with a local NGO. Will that be considered as work-ex? GEM candidate 8-7-7. I have been working for more than 2 years, if I keep at it for 2-3 yrs more will I be able to convert the same B-schools? Any word of advice would greatly help. Thanks a lot!!!!

[@Tar1905]

Yes you would be. Just have valid accounts and cheque statement to prove your working experience. And work HARD on the percentiles. You’ll be able to do pretty well.

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Yes.

[@Rohit-yb5cf]

Sir how was your academics score , will academic score affect the selection process..???

[@vaibhavnagar91]

It does. Having said that, a good GMAT can compensate for your previous academic performance.

[@stifler4eva1]

Does the experience in non managerial level like group c govt jobs clerical or executive (3.60 lpa) count for admission in pgpx? 😒

[@vaibhavnagar91]

All kinds of full time work ex count towards the minimum work ex requirement. However if you feel that the quality of work ex is not upto the mark then you can always work on other aspects of your profile/application.

[@aloksharma32]

Please tell us your prep strategy...

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Maximize GMAT, get great essays in place and apply. If you have time, then try to move to better employer brands and develop extra-curricular section.

[@ninaad.kumbhar4288]

what is work ex

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Work experience

[@pratikaggrawal2172]

does extra-curricular activities play an important role in IIMA PGPX program?

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Yes.

[@dhruvzala5664]

Sir how much role academics play in getting admission into this courses?

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Past academic performance is just one component of the application. If you think you have poor acads then try to make the other areas of your application strong. So a high GMAT/a great work ex/achievement in extra curricular areas will come to the rescue.

[@tarot_by_prernaa]

Can you please share your gmat preparation methodology

[@vaibhavnagar91]

It would change now as the pattern has changed...

[@vaibhavnagar91]

But you can have a look at this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZTMYqWCoL-rhbM

[@examknowledge7899]

Congratulations. Full time MBA?? To pfrda grade A me study leave or quit karenge job ko aap?

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Thanks. I'm quitting.

[@arunsharma4058]

Hi Vaibhav, thank you for making such a wonderful video. I want to know why did you choose ISB PGP over IIM-A PGPX?

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Thanks. Will try to make a video. However, meanwhile you can read my answer on Quora: www.quora.com/Which-course-should-I-choose-between-IIMA-PGPX-and-ISB-PGP/answer/Vaibhav-Nagar?ch=99&share=6a5b2d0f&srid=Ityo

[@arunsharma4058]

@@vaibhavnagar91 This is really so beautifully explained. I also have certain doubts about the placement process of IIM-A PGPX since it is student-driven, therefore was in a great dilemma. I agree with almost everything you have mentioned in that article.

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Thanks. Glad it was of some help.

[@Ram.bharat706]

Bahut khich diya video

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@hitarthshah2939]

I have 5 years work ex. Engineering background Current designation : Assistant Manager - Exports Gmat score:590 Should i apply in R1 of iim ahmedabad? Pls help reply

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Have you looked at the average GMAT score of IIMA PGPX? With a score of 590 & this work ex, do you really think you stand a chance given the class profile there? Check it out.

[@hitarthshah2939]

@@vaibhavnagar91 yes i saw that avg is around 710 but have also heard that sometimes they give more preference to your profile rather than score thats why asked here

[@vaibhavnagar91]

What's the average work ex? I guess around 5-6 so your amount off with ex is average. What kind of people are being admitted? What quality of with ex? Then compare your background with them then assess. I don't know what does AM exports mean when it comes to quality of work ex. Have you had great growth or something?

[@hitarthshah2939]

@@vaibhavnagar91 yes, reporting to 500cr company's MD, in 3 years promoted from technical engineer to AM. Apart from this, have worked in R&D division for an year and 6 months in a startup for market analytics work

[@hitarthshah2939]

Also as AM i am managing channel partners across 13 countries

[@prafuljain3943]

Why did not you tried for RBI Grade B?

[@vaibhavnagar91]

I did give one serious attempt but failed in Mains. If I were to take another attempt and even if I made it then the marginal improvement in my career/compensation would not have been attractive. Also, wanted to work in the productive function of society and economy rather than an enabling function.

[@shubh_hum.07]

Hello sir, I am NIT TRICHY graduate and need some serious carrer help. Can u drop down your mail

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Can post here

[@shubh_hum.07]

@@vaibhavnagar91 waiting sir

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Pls post your queries here...

[@anikr1122]

Achii naukri nahi milli bus yahi sab karna hai

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Can you explain clearly what you want to convey?

[@anikasingh51]

U r going to quit your job ?

[@vaibhavnagar91]

Yes.

[@ankitbarwal813]

sir how to contact u? ,,,,,ask regarding gic re exam,,,plzz reply sir

[@ankitbarwal813]

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[@vaibhavnagar91]

Pls post your queries here.

[@ankitbarwal813]

@@vaibhavnagar91 sir how to prepare critical reasoning for gic and for current affairs we have to prepare from which month??

[@vaibhavnagar91]

@@ankitbarwal813 CR involves Qs where you need to understand the reasoning of arguments and do what the Q wants you to do - strengthen/weaken etc. CAT prep is best but it would be of a higher level. So prepare from some dedicated website that serves aspirants targeting exams other than CAT. For current affairs, its prudent to go through 6 months of current affairs.

[@ankitbarwal813]

@@vaibhavnagar91 thanks sir,,,,,