LIFE @ Bits Pilani MBA

MBA CAT 2024
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Bitsians ,lets discuss life while pursuing the pristine but promising MBA degree from Bits Pilani. Let this thread grow the fastest,let the world know who we are![image]

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Bitsians ,lets discuss life while pursuing the pristine but promising MBA degree from Bits Pilani.
Let this thread grow the fastest,let the world know who we are!

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awsum idea i think the campus rocks specially the connaught place market

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Hi while I am constantly in touch with all my batch mates and we keep remindin each other about the challenging life we faced in BITS - one of the post I liked is as follows -
This was from a person in our batch(2008 passout) with 2 years of work exp who took up the post as a placement incharge for our batch - Aneesh Paliwal. His and Our efforts really paid off

From: Aneesh; To: MBA group (batch 200;
Hi Folks!!
Its a matter of great pleasure n satisfaction tht d first batch of MBA
is well placed n settled.. It reminds me of sleepless nites I had at
BITS with a sole desire to sweep d job market.. Cud hav done even
better had it not been d first batch..
End of d day its all shear willpower, passion n confidence in self n d
trust of each one of r folks tht makes me feel proud..proud to perform
even better in all future endevors..
With present fresh MBA batch of 30+ n 22 with work ex with some having
4 yrs work ex, we r heading towards positioning rselves as reputed B-
school brand.
Cheers!!
All glories to d moments we spent together at BITS..
While I thought it would be a good boost for u all to read this - I would like to remind each one of our recently joined juniors that we are already making an impact on the market and we will try our best to bring companies to BITS but that must not stop you from trying hard. Put in your best and you will see the rewards and results come your way.

Please feel free to contact any of us.

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Hi all,
To the First MBA Batch, thank you seniors for setting the first milestone, if not by leaps and bounds, the placements shall improve; but yes irrespective of the placement statistics which mostly suffer because of the Technical Repute of our University; The second MBA batch students alike the 1st batch confide in their abilities just for a single reason that the quality of Education is no substandard by any means! The Cases/HBR Articles/Assignments and the degree of involvement in activities.The six months internship program plus an optional 2 months ...there are simply many to quote here....The 3rd batch inducted recently has 30 students of which 2 are freshers and the rest have Work Ex's. Not to forget people like me who have been inducted through the First BITSAT and have done their Civil/Chemical Engineering from BITS itself and are pursuing MBA as an extension of their progs.
Knowledge is there, The drive to perform is there and to some extent our Practice School Division is Competent enough but the Placement Scene needs to improve.
I welcome all corps. to hire the MBA grads from BITS Pilani, I know it may sound a bit boasting but we don't compare our quality to others because "THEY" may not Be WORTH IT!!

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Check out the new article in pagalguy.com about bits MBA
PaGaLGuY.com - The Everything of MBA, CAT 2008, GMAT, XAT, IIM - Motley - All about MBA at BITS Pilani

With the help of our GL and a editor from pagalguy, I took a small initiative to bring more awareness.

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Originally Posted by bornwinner7 View Post
Just posting few queries asked recently so that others may also benefit from the information:

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Originally Posted by bornwinner7
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Originally Posted by sinhasandeep
Hi,

I am interested in joining BITS MBA plan.

My Profile:

X - 81%
XII - 78.46%
B.E. (IT) - 70.5%
Work Ex - 32+ months in IT MNC
CAT - 94%

Please tell me what are my chances?

Another most important thing is what is format of BITSAT-

provide details on
1. what subjects asked in BITSAT
2. what level?
3, how many question in what time?
4. difficulty level
5. any previous papers etc


And also plz tell me what is placement scene this year?

Thanks in advance


Hi Sandeep,
Good to know u interested in Bits MBA.I believe u understand that this is a technology oriented MBA with two spl. viz ITeS n ETM.
With the kind of profile u have, work ex. will definately give u an edge in the post BITSAT procedure.Do well in BITSAT!!!
for BITSAT: its online.......n the difficulty level is the same as that of cat........brush up ur 10+2 basics.......cause Maths,Physics and chem are 3 diff. sections. Also the general mgmt test will be there.
The placement has been pretty decent with the last batch getting an avg. 6.5 lpa (highest 22 lpa).
this year things r taking time( ob. due to recession) but hopes r high 'cause Bits strength is the PS system and the support of Bits alumni (better than the best.)
With increased no. of ppl opting for higher studies this year(another repercussion of recession), I wud strongly suggest not to take any chances and gear urself up to deliver the best at BITSAT....
All the Best

Thanks for information....i'll definately try to give my best shot.

but as you know been out of touch of PCM since last so many years (working in IT comp)..

Plz provide more information abt BITSAT so that i can start working on that.

1. is the BITSAT is same which is required to get in undegrad course at BITS?
2. How many ppl overall apply for this program! and how many are called for second round and how many finally make it......i know difficlut to get data but u can give data from ur batch...and u can always make more informed guess then me:)
3. Again same question some information on BITSAT, like no of question, time given to solve the, any suggested books?
4. around what time advt will be out for admission of this batch and by what time classes start.
5. Fee for complete program?

Thanks in Advance


is looking for a Convert


BITSAT difficulty level is similar to that of IIT JEE screening but for each courses the cut-off is different. So ur score will be compared with the MBA aspirants only. Last year , more than 1200 people applied for the program out of which around 100 were called for the 2nd round and finally 32 were shortlisted for the final admission.
The format of the test tests both ur accuracy and speed..............for gen. mgmt(most important of all the tests).......practice solving CAT papers.........and for the rest ...just go thru some practice papers for IIT JEE screening.......
The ad. will be out towards the end of April or start of May.....and the total fee for the program wud be around 2 L (rough estimate)

hope I've answered all the queries....... for more details refer to www.bits-pilani.ac.in

Best Regards.

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Started a blog that might be of use to Marketing Research enthusiasts

Excerpts from Marketing journals

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Great News!!!!!!!!
INTERFACE is a thirty two year old all India management convention organized by the students of Management Association, BITS-Pilani, where students come live with skills and ideas that are necessary to run the ever dynamic and fast growing industries of India, INTERFACE is the culmination of the work of 50 plus dedicated management students of BITS, Pilani and the 28-member organizing committee of the association.

It is scheduled to start on Feb 12th.For more details and registrations, refer to the following link:
33rd annual Management Fest at BITS

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Inviting participants for ASTITVA.
Kindly go to the link Astitva - Interface 2010 on Vimeo
The Video is part of the elimination round for the major crowd pulling event "Astitva" ,Interface 2010,BITS PIlani . The Video contains different team building and management exercises in the form of several small clips. After each clip,a question is asked which the participants have to answer. For other management scholars also this video is going to be very useful. Thank You...

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Preparations for Interface'10 in full bloom.
quoting from the link:Life@BITS Pilani MBA @ BITS PILANI

"Every sunday in BITS PIlani is just another day in the officeInterface 2K10 approaching so had to change the poseters and put on the notice boards of Faculty Divisions..The quiz conducted by Engineering Department was tricky but was a fun..Project Work is far away from deadlines. ."

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quoting from the link:Life@BITS Pilani MBA @ BITS PILANI
Activities-Finance Club

Finance Club attempts to create awareness about the Financial Markets, Investment Banking, Investment Management, or Corporate Finance and the working of Indian Stock Market by conducting guest lectures and workshops which fosters an environment that encourages continuous learning and discovery of recent trends and developments in the field of finance. The club also inspires students to take an active interest in trading through games like Bidding, Forex and Merger and Acquisition to understand the nuances to deepen members' knowledge of finance.
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hi!! is it true that bitsat comprises of Physics,chem........
1)what is the use of physics and chemistry in MBA
2)How come they think that a experienced person will remember PC
well,maths is ok as it comes in many other entrance exams but physics,chemistry???????

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hi!! is it true that bitsat comprises of Physics,chem........
1)what is the use of physics and chemistry in MBA
2)How come they think that a experienced person will remember PC
well,maths is ok as it comes in many other entrance exams but physics,chemistry???????


1)BITS-MBA is a tech oriented MBA and I guess now people could comprehend the connection tht exists bw knowing your basics well and THE MBA.......pretty ob. a guy havin his tech basics strong shd definitely have an edge over others....
2)well, bits has had ppl with upto 12 years of experience and have awesomly cleared the tech-tests.....and its not imp. what the college expects but how you prepare yourself for the competition............
All the best!!!
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Hey Everyone,
I'm interested in doing MBA in BITS-Pilani as my cat score is too low i could not able to get admit into cat oriented institutes..
My profile:
Tenth-73.3%
Twelfth-90.4%
B.E(ECE)-77.4%
Fresher!
And btw what is the minimum cut off that makes eligible to get admit to Bitsmba..in BITSAT/MAT conducted by Bits..?
Reply asap!

Stay awesome!
Swaminathan J

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@Ugene and other seniors... Plz update this forum so we know what life at BITS is. 😃
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Debut edition of the Marketing Newsletter by Vishwast, Marketing Club, BITS Pilani

Click on the link below to access the Hyperlink Active PDF

https://drive.google.com/.../0B_JBBC-0jpDJSzNHQVZyZXpFU.../view...

Great job guys, Keep it up. :)

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Frequently Asked Questions related to the admissions process.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PlMDNe8fThhLXE4ytHtNq9u7Cw7A00gS6bybNcsiDwY/edit

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What is a Statement of Purpose?

A 'Statement of Purpose' - popularly known as 'SOP' - is an integral part of the admissions process. Department of Management, BITS Pilani requires students to submit a statement of purpose along with their completed admission form. The SOP should explain in a crisp and clear manner - 'Why you are choosing the course that you want to study and what you plan to do on completing the course.'

A well-written SOP with a good academic score is a winning combination. The SOP gives you an opportunity to convince the Admissions Officer/Team that is examining application forms on why you should be granted admission.

Some Tips for Writing the SOP

· Stick to a readable font-type and size.

· Write a couple of drafts, read, edit and then work on a final SOP.

· Do not be repetitive.

· Use simple and clear language; do not over-complicate the SOP and be sure to do a spell-check.

· Give demonstrative examples of academic brilliance or professional competence; instead of making vague statements.

Conclusion

The SOP is not just a mere document; it serves as a roadmap to your academic and professional growth and will impress the admissions team. The SOP is not a place for you to just repeat all your academic achievements. It should elucidate with clarity, your passion for the subject and your career plans on completing the course

More importantly be crisp and be honest about your goals and expectations.

All the Best. 😃

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PRACTICE SCHOOL

BITS MBA program has always been innovative and different in its own way when it comes to curriculum. Practice school (PS) is one such concept which has been a major attraction of BITS MBA since its formation. PS is offered in 2nd Year-second semester of the program.

Under PS, which is of 5 months, students get the opportunity to get real time working experience in industries, and applying their class room knowledge into practical use.

Students after their PS term often share their experiences of being more confident and enthusiastic about entering the corporate world. Though practice school is not a compulsion and student can opt for a dissertation during this period, majority of batch chooses to go for PS due to the additional value it offers in terms of dealing with practical scenarios that you face in corporate world and with many students being offered Pre Placement Offers (PPOs) on successful completion of PS, it becomes a golden opportunity.

Our major PS stations are:

. Aditya Birla Corporate IT

. Alliance Infotech Pvt. Ltd.

. Bharti Airtel BSE, Mumbai

. Credit Suisse

. Dell Services

. Deloitte

. Genpact Analytics

. Goldman Sachs India Pvt.Ltd.

. Hindustan Zinc Limited

. HSBC Global

. J.P. Morgan Case

. KPMG

. L&T Integrated Engineering services

. Morgan Stanley Advantage Services

. Mother dairy

. NSE, Mumbai

. UltraTech Cement Ltd.