Reservation in B schools

What do people exactly mean when they are referred to as ‘minority candidates’? Has it something to do with being other than the ‘general’ category?
 

Apparently yes. Minority candidates are often considered the lucky lot that thrives on the crutches of reservation. Since times immemorial, the subject of reservation has been subjected to a lot of flak. Battles have been raged to slash it off the system. Yet, it continues to ride on the backs of our leaders. As omnipresent as it is, chucking it out of the system calls for nothing less than a revolution.
 

The question that next arises is the area that the metaphorical monster has penetrated- engineering colleges, Delhi University Colleges, and to top it all even MBA colleges, too. It might come as a surprise to those who never knew top B schools in India under the dark purview of reservation. It’s surprising, as well as sad that institution as prestigious as IIMs have not remained untouched.
 

Yes, minority students do have an advantage over general students. A massive advantage that weaves a huge difference between what is done what is ought to be done in the education system. National level government B schools like IIMs, IIFTs, NITIE, FMS, TISS have over 27% reservation for OBCs, over 15% for scheduled classes, 7.5% for Scheduled tribe, 3% for differently abled, and the rest, quite obviously, for general. The distribution, quite inarguably, is disturbing.
 

Apart from the above mentioned categories, that of LGBT also gets the tick mark of being the minority. While Indian B schools support reservation, International B schools are relatively untouched from the malaise, as some call it. Reservation is done to bring equality into the system, but what it ends up doing is robbing the system of equality. A big divide between the general and the minority speaks volumes about it.

Worshipping Iitians And Iimans: Worth The Fuss?

What kind of facial expressions are you greeted with when you tell people that you are studying in a top MBA college?
 

Expressions of disbelief? Furrowed brows on the verge of disappearing into the forehead? Or a curiously happy face, perhaps?
 

I still remember the time when my brother had broken the news of his admission into family. Had it not been for the never ending phone calls from relatives or a deluge of messages on Phone and Facebook, I would probably have not realized the reason of the ruckus brewed out of it. Clearly, as it was made out later, getting into one of the best MBA colleges in India was not only a big deal- it was like an advent of a virtual standstill for all the ongoing activities. Like that’s the biggest thing to have ever happened to them. All this while, a younger sibling who had scored less in boards was as good as pushed into oblivion.
 

That achievers be worshipped with embraces and appreciation and the ones who failed be not even asked once, is a rather peculiar trend. It’s human to exalt the worthy, but to belittle or ignore the ones who couldn’t make it, if not inhuman, is terribly discouraging.
 

Many people nonchalantly thrust the blame of this weird impassivity on the Indian mentality. Maybe it is, maybe it is not- a question of Indian mentality in particular. Human beings everywhere are like that. Maybe we are hardwired to believe that our children are meant to meet our traditional expectations and maybe, we are not as prepared to handle the situation when we come across a result that is slightly disappointing. Regardless of how many times we say that achievement should be treated with humbleness and failures with patience and encouragement, that’s not how it really happens in the society. ‘Blowing things out of proportion’ is the ultimate way, most of the times!

Change The Conventional Mindset Against Mba Courses

Very much different to what’s assumed in the last few years, the real challenge lies in post-graduation. This is the time wherein every student has his own reason to feel butterflies in tummy and this actually is the right time to make an life transforming decision. But unfortunately, it’s been observed that this is the time wherein every other seems to be confused in his differently and making pot-shot guesses.  This is the time when a student realizes that life is not bed of roses and what was the relevance of father saying when you will earn. You will realize how money is earned. On one hand wherein it’s a no secret that many of us are unfamiliar to the apt definition of giving right start.

It’s been seen that many of us still entertain the wishy-washy concept of not being able to relate being from non-commercial backgrounds. Well, keeping aside this mindset, the fact is that there are many students who are from non-commercial background are taking in active initiative in joining MBA courses so as top mba college  that have bucket full of option to offer to their students.

It’s though a fact that an individual from non-commerce background can join in MBA and be a part of top b schools in India, there’s something simultaneous that has to be considered. Remember, finance and economy is not a cup of coffee that every tom, dick or harry can try his luck on. Concepts, analysis, case studies, familiarization with commercial principles are important and are a must for every MBA applicant.

So if you are from science or arts stream and were entertaining any sort of conventional mindset then you do not need to think much. Here’s the right time to dive in deep to a new financial world.

Bid Adieu To Exam Forbia

So here’s the exam time and no matter how good you are at studies, exams bring along its share of anxiety. But the good news is that the follow up of the blog makes a mention of handy ways to bid adieu to stress for all those who are keen on enrolling in a top mba college in delhi.
 

On a foremost note, it has to be kept in mind that there’s a big time difference in merely setting up goals and finally accomplishing the target mission. Thus, it would be great that apart from aspiring to be a part of top 10 mba institute in india, you put in the same efforts to accomplish the desired mission. Merely fantasizing won’t really be of any help. So plan accordingly.
 

Be focused: subsequent to planning, have crystal clear motive in your mind that you won’t attempt MBA entrance for heck of it, you will surely clear the exams. No matter how overwhelmed you will become, this secret mantra will make you accomplish the desired mission.
 

Stop comparing: not every student is the same, if one student is blessed with scholar aptitude, this does not mean that you must be the same. Do not compare yourself as those who do are likely to end up with nothing but create mess all over.
 

Do not pretend, revise! Revise! Revise! It’s a common observation that there are many students who mistake of not revising and pretend that they are prepared. No, this should ideally be the last thing to do. Thus, it is a strict recommendation to not skip revising the stuff. You just can’t afford to compromise in such a crucial aspect of your career.

Cat Refurbished: Boon Or Bane?

Change is obstinate. No matter how hard you try to avoid it, it would still creep into our lives. Be it negative or positive, it has that uncanny ability to shape up our lives. And that’s precisely the reason why many students are now frightened about their future, for a major change has been introduced into the CAT pattern, effective from this year onwards.
 

Common Aptitude Test, popularly known as CAT, is one of the most prominent (read difficult) entrance exams for admission into MBA colleges. The very thought of taking CAT sends a chill down people’s spine for it indeed is one of the trickiest exams in India. What has compounded the situation and left people bamboozled is the revised pattern of the exam.
 

The number of questions has increased and the time too has been ramped up to 170 minutes (from the 140 minutes). Since both- the number of questions and time has witnessed a snowball effect; the percentile too is expected to hover somewhere higher in the stratosphere. Clearly, a tougher percentile cut-off is expected to get into the Best MBA colleges in India.
 

And if you think that this is it, well, the tone of this sentence alone will tell you that it’s not. In a bid to improve the CAT 2014, it will only be conducted over a short span of two days, consisting of four sessions. The exams will be held on November 16 and November 22.  As an added advantage, students will be allowed to hop from one section to another and devote more time to the section they think they can do better in. The flexibility has enabled students to heave a sigh of relief.

 

When a whiff of change was spread in the air regarding the changes, there were some serious apprehensions. For a student who has been preparing for the exam for over many years and is giving repeated attempts just to get into any of the top colleges in Delhi, will now have to put in some pains to get accustomed to the new pattern.
 

Though many professors of the best MBA colleges in India haven’t refrained themselves from saying that the new modus operandi will tone out the difficulty level, students are still fearful. After almost a year of preparation on the old pattern the newer one will be a pain to the mind. As it turns out, November 16 and 22 will tell how things turn out to be!

Digital Marketing: An Important Branch Of Marketing And Management

There are many who believe in the power of digital, that Digital is god. As the populace goes online, so does business and marketing. The target audience, suppliers, manufacturers and everything goes digital so your business strategies must stay updated. The world of commerce is for the vigilant and dynamic. If you don’t keep up with the rat-race, you are either stomped upon or pushed out.
 

Thus, whether you are an entrepreneur, a business professional, or someone looking up to be one of the either, an MBA from the top B schools in India in Digital Marketing and its subgenres can help you take the right approach. While some people might argue leadership qualities and an eye for business are inherent qualities and cannot be imbibed in someone who lacks. But even this can’t be denied that education and formal training grooms the innate characteristics and builds understanding to inculcate some more.

 

Business education is not a course but an encouraging environment that polishes the manager in you, says an academician at one of the top 10 MBA institutes in India. A close understanding of how the corporate industry functions and what are the challenges that would be thrown in your way. And taking a specialization in digital marketing puts you on the forefront, armed with the latest resources.
 

You not only learn all that the MBA institutes around the world are spoon feeding to their students, but a real time experience of how to manage a business that has a virtual presence and win over people who live a virtual life. You have to build services for consumer’s emotional, physical and intellectual satisfaction. Its comprehensive course structure incorporates the nuances of business world and general principles which lay the foundation of traditional marketing, besides a rigorous appendix on the ins and outs of digital marketing, explains a specialist in search and social media marketing at one of the top 10 MBA institutes in India.
 

Thus it provides business intelligence in a multifaceted fashion, putting you on better grounds where traditional aspects of business are considered, and keeping your approach updated.

College Over, What Next?

As you pass out of college, your worst apprehensions begin to take shape. There are those who have smashed all benchmarks and are offered a bouquet of opportunities, and there are those who are still trying to figure out a path: but none can deny the indecisiveness that overrules their clarity of vision.

Whether overwhelmed with options or troubled by the dearth of them, hard work in the right and only the right direction can help you reach your goals. You cannot accept just any random job budged by the fat pay-check or just the brand name. A dead end job is as redundant as unemployment, says a placement moderator at an MBA college in India.

 

Thus, if you feel that you still aren’t ready with an exact answer to your career goals, you can enhance your skills by taking up some short term course or a full-fledged master’s depending on your expectations and skillset. And retrospection is the key to choose the right course. Retrospect, err, fall, rise and try again- only then can you taste success.

However, some practical preparations can help you gain clarity of vision sooner. 

•    Know your skills. Honing what you already have can help you excel sooner than working afresh. Ignore every practical, money-oriented advice you have heard till date for a few seconds and make two list, what you can do really well, and what you like doing. If some items coincide, you are really lucky and might have your answer ready.
 

•    Talk to your teachers because they are the best judge of your skillset. Be open to criticism and suggestions and show them your list, advices a career counsellor at one of best MBA colleges in India.
 

•    Pull out all possible courses and industries relevant to it. A thorough online search and ample reading is all it takes.
 

•    Now that you know what is the desired field or at least have short listed a few vocations, research online about the scope, opportunities, your chances of doing well, colleges, financial liabilities and where do you see yourself after a few years.
 

•    Now you have your facts and figures ready. Have a thorough discussion with your parents and hopefully you can choose the right course.
 

Hopefully, this would have given you a direction to begin.