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1. IMS LEARNING RESOURCES PVT. LTD. “ If you don’t know where are you heading, chances are that you may not reach there” Power of MBA Explore Destination MBA

2. Pehchaan Kaun…

3. B.E. (Mech) Karnataka Regional Engg. College B.A. (Eco) St. Stephen’s College B.Sc. (Physics) Kerala University B.A. (Eco) St. Stephen’s College B.Sc. (Chem) Madras Christian College MBA IIM - A MBA FMS MBA IIM - C MBA IIM – A MBA IIM - C Former MD ICICI Bank Former MD Microsoft Founder & CEO Rediff.com Founder & CEO Naukri.com CEO PepsiCo K.V. Kamath Neelam Dhawan Ajit Balakrishnan Sanjeev Bhikchandani Indra Nooyi

4. Did You Know? 50% of CEOs of top Indian companies are from IIMs Source http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4305814.cms

5. This isn’t always how MBAs are seen, however Let’s see what Scott Adams (of Dilbert fame) has to say… Hark!

6. The MBA

7. The MBA…

8. The MBA courting trouble

9. The MBA and The Boss

10. The MBA vs. The Crazy Old Witch

11. The MBA vs. The CEO

12. B. A. B. Com/ B.B.A B. E./ B. Tech B. Pharma. B. Sc M.B.B.S. Work Ex Systems Management Supply Chain Management H. R. Management Brand Management Corporate Banking Equity Research Investment Banking Management Consulting Opportunities Galore

15. An MBA is a formal program in Management/ Business Administration Aims to Develop Future Leaders and CEOs MBA does not get you a Job, it gets you a CAREER

17. Students’ foremost reason…

22. How people decide? It sounds glamorous I don’t have a job MBA is a shortcut to big bucks Because everyone is doing it

24. So should I do an MBA, NOW ?

25. But I heard something about RECESSION

26. What is a Recession? National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) defines it as: “ A significant decline in activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, visible in industrial production, employment, real income, and wholesale-retail trade ” “… and it begins just after the economy reaches a peak of activity and ends as the economy reaches a trough . Between trough and peak, the economy is in an expansion . ”

32. Recessions 1925 - 2001 Period Time (in months)‏ October 1926 to November 1927 13 August 1929 to March 1933 43 May 1937 to June 1938 13 February 1945 to October 1945 8 November 1948 to October 1949 11 July 1953 to May 1954 10 August 1957 to April 1958 8 April 1960 to February 1961 10 December 1969 to November 197 11 November 1973 to March 1975 16 January 1980 to July 1980 6 July 1981 to November 1982 16 July 1990 to March 1991 8 March 2001 to November 2001 8

33. So… Now we know that Recession is not a new thing but a regular phenomenon that occurs from time to time In fact, the world has already seen around 14 recessions since 1925! and They have lasted, on an average, for around 13 months !!!

34. Remember “ Companies are always seeking skilled , competent managers who could handle challenges and give effective business solutions for the benefit of the company”

35. Business Cycles

36. Make Most of Recession, Get an MBA!

37. “ Education is a very crucial investment ; especially at this time”

38. And now some growing industries and sectors even in these recessionary times

39. Life Sciences & Healthcare

40. Banking, Financial Services, Insurance

41. Automobile, Steel, Oil & Gas

42. Gems & Jewellery, Tourism & Hospitality

43. IT/ ITES, Telecom, Media & Entertainment

44. So an MBA can take you places However…

45. Choice of Institute is Crucial

46. How to select a B School?

50. The Tests Test Month CAT December IIFT November IRMA November JMET December SNAP December XAT January FMS January

52. All of us have heard that CAT KEEPS CHANGING!

53. What are the changes in the CAT? Visible Changes Real Changes

55. Can you spot the trend?

56. The REAL Change From Test of Speed/Technique To Test of Reasoning

57. … and now, CAT is going Online!

58. Is this really a surprise? NO!

59. Over the years, CAT has evolved to become more like GMAT/GRE This can be inferred from changes in CAT Same has been stated by IIMB in their recent notification as well

67. CAT is so DIFFICULT! That’s alright! But…

68. How do you define difficulty level? A. Level of difficulty of question paper

69. CAT gives you a relative score Hence difficult or easy questions actually doesn’t matter! But lets do some questions…

71. Travelling Ant h r B A 2 π r B A

75. Euclid One side = 10 units Area = 80 units 10 units 8 units 6 units 14 units √ 260 units 20 units

76. ALL OF THESE WERE CAT QUESTIONS!!!

77. How do you define difficulty level? B. The Competition What really matters is how you do vis-à-vis competition!

79. REALLY?

80. Lets See! Applicants = 2,75,000 Appeared for Test = 2,46,000 Almost 30,000 already out of competition Chances = 1 out of 125

81. More than 50% appear for affiliated institutes Number of IIM aspirants = 1,20,000 (approx)‏ Chances = 1 out of 60

82. Less than half of this number actually prepare Number of SERIOUS IIM aspirants = 60,000 (approx)‏ Chances = 1 out of 30

83. Is that all? NO! IIMs give 3-5 GD/PI calls for every seat i.e. minimum 6,000 call !!!

84. For a Serious IIM Aspirant to get a GD/PI Call Chances = 1 out of 10!!! And you thought CAT is difficult?

86. Life’s races aren’t always won by the fastest, the strongest or the biggest but sooner or later the one who wins is the one who thinks I CAN!

87. How Can We Help You?

88. Why IMS: 7 Reasons 1. Exhaustive Study Material 2. Comprehensive Classroom Training by experienced/trained faculty 3. Intensive Workshops: the final thrust for your CAT prep

89. Why IMS 4. SimCATs: The true reflectors of your CAT potential 5. Online Enabled: for test practice and more 6. National Achievers' Program: to convert your GD-PI call

91. Thank You!