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Does JBIMS accept a candidate with zero work experience and a good CET score?
You do not need work experience as a factor for selection. Only a good score on the Common Entrance Test (CET) is sufficient. It is likely that the same process will be followed next year as well. The only exception to this was during the 2015 admissions where work experience was considered, as the admission process included Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).
However, it is advisable for you to have some work experience as it will assist you in having a deeper understanding of the subjects covered in your MBA program. The lack of work experience may or may not impact your chances of securing a good job placement. To gain further insight on this matter, it is recommended that you read my answer on the topic of whether freshers are able to secure good job placement.
How should I start my MBA/CET preparation as I want admission in JBIMS?
To begin the MBA/CET preparations to get into JBIMS, you need to familiarize yourself with the paper pattern, if it is your first time writing the exam. You should also have a complete understanding of the syllabus and be able to recall each topic in detail.
Examine previous year's papers to get a better idea of the exam pattern and the weightage given to each topic. Approximately 90% of the questions in the CET exam are taken from banking exams such as IBPS PO, SBI PO, and Canara Bank PO, which are conducted by the Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection (IBPS). The CET exam is also conducted by the IBPS since 2016.
Note that the IBPS is known for tweaking sections and introducing new question types in their banking exams, but these changes may or may not be introduced in the CET due to the lower number of applicants.
To prepare for CET, you should start by establishing a clear understanding of each topic. Conceptual clarity is essential as even if you practice many questions, a lack of understanding will impede your progress. Next, focus on solving easy questions for each topic as this will lay the foundation for solving more difficult questions.
After building a solid foundation, take mock tests to simulate the real exam environment and familiarize yourself with the time constraints. You should aim to take at least 30 to 40 mock tests and analyze each one in detail. Quality mock tests include Oliveboard, Testfunda, and IMS.
To maximize your preparation, avoid watching too much free content, read for at least an hour every day, devote quality time to your studies, and stop procrastinating. Develop a habit of finding the meaning of unfamiliar words, complete Word Power Made Easy, and do not join any classes as you can do it yourself. You can also request electronic study material. Stay away from negative environments.
What is the cutoff mark for JBIMS through the CAT, XAT, and CET for outside Maharashtra people?
JBIMS, Mumbai is a highly respected management institute in India that offers a variety of programs including MHRD, MMS, M.Sc Finance, and Part-time MBA. Admissions to JBIMS MMS are divided into two categories: "Maharashtra State Candidates" and "Other than Maharashtra State Candidates." For candidates from Maharashtra, the MAH CET score is considered, while for candidates from outside Maharashtra, JBIMS accepts CAT/MAH CET/CMAT/GMAT scores.
Shortlisted candidates are required to attend the CAP conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. JBIMS only accepts valid MAH-CET scores for admission to its full-time MMS course, which is affiliated with Mumbai University. In the previous year, the highest cutoff for MAH-CET 2021 was 99.97%, recorded by JBIMS. For round 2 of MAH-CET, the score was recorded as 99.95%. MAH-CET releases cutoffs with merit lists for two distinct categories, the Maharashtra State (MH) category and the All India (AI) category, following a normalization method.
What should be your raw score in CET is to get into JBIMS?
There is no fixed CET score that will guarantee your admission to JBIMS. The raw score keeps changing from 120-165+. It actually depends on the level of difficulty of the paper during the particular year. Sometimes the paper is quite difficult and the highest score is just around 130. Other times the paper was so easy that even a 165 did not guarantee admission.
Many people suggest targeting 150. But I personally feel it hampers the entire process as you are under pressure and then flunk the paper terribly. One should focus on solving the paper rather than targeting a specific score. Your high target will refrain you from attempting the paper to your fullest potential.
Know that if the exam is tough it is so for everyone, and if it is easy it is so for everyone. So unnecessary stressing yourself will do you no good in the end.
If someone is getting final admission into JBIMS, should he get it or wait for next year to outperform the CAT and get into IIM?
Rather than answering your question subjectively, I have listed some major pros and cons of the institute that makes it a great choice for an MBA.
Pros
- The small batch size and good quality of the crowd ensure excellent placements, especially in Finance. With only 120 students, the chances of almost all the students securing a good package are high.
- JBIMS does not negate average profiles and many students with much caliber and talent but average academic records get a chance to showcase their knowledge.
- Owing to its splendid location, many industry experts visit the JBIMS campus for sessions. These visiting faculty add a practical element to the learning experience of the students.
- Again its location comes into play as JBIMS provided great interaction with alumni and other industry experts
- The alumni are very cooperative and are ready to offer assistance at any stage. There is exceptional harmony among the alumni
- JBIMS has very low fees compared to IIMs
Cons
- Lack of hostel life which is very crucial
- There are no major placements in Private Equity or Investment Banking - Front End roles. So if you want PE jobs then only IIM A, B, C can do justice.
I will say that forgo an offer from JBIMS only if you are confident that you might clear CAT and make it into IIM next year.
How do I increase my speed in MH MBA CET for targeting JBIMS?
Your speed while you are attempting CET or any other exam, depends on three main factors: your knowledge, how quickly you can recall, and how quickly you can convert your knowledge into words and solve problems. The more knowledge you have acquired, the more confident you are at taking risks and not wasting substantial time on trivial questions. For this, you need to have solid basics. Some basic strategies you can adopt are
- While solving Data Interpretation, focus on calculating faster and approximations within permissible limits
- While solving Quant, focus on having a strong fundamental understanding of the concept than mugging up random shortcuts
- For Reading Comprehension, reading daily will help you in improving speed and comprehension
- For Logical Reasoning, solve in an organized manner so that you don’t waste time going through conditions repeatedly
Most importantly, give as many mocks as possible because the more questions you have solved, the more the solutions have become a part of your muscle memory.
What do I need to score in MH CET to get 99.99 percentile for JBIMS?
JBIMS has a CET cutoff as high as 99.99 because it’s a direct ticket to the corporate world. You don’t have to go through GD-PI or any profile checks. This may sound easy but here is the tricky part. Around 100k students sit for the exam every year and the available seats are only 120. This results in high competition and thereby higher cutoff.
My friend was lucky enough to get through the tough procedure and shared his strategy. He divided his entire time for preparation into 3 stages.
Planning stage
- During this stage you have to devise a massive plan as to where to begin and how to divide your syllabus.
- Assign yourself monthly targets and get to the bottom of the syllabus and become well-versed in every topic.
- Solve at least 40 questions from each topic and in this stage focus on accuracy rather than speed. This stage should employ 30% of your total preparation time.
Testing stage
- This stage is where you evaluate the preparation you have done so far. As you have acquired enough knowledge on various topics it’s time you test it. This can be done by attempting mocks regularly at least twice a week.
- Analyze every mock paper to look for your mistakes. You need to focus on accuracy with speed. The more you practice, the more you get confident, and the less time you'll take to solve.
- Keep giving mocks until you are able to score more than 120 in at least 3 mock papers. This phase should take about 40% of your total preparation period.
Polishing stage
There is still some polishing left so get down for last-minute revisions and give atleast 5 mocks every week. Increase your efficiency in your weaker areas and speed in the stronger ones. With this as the final strategy give 5 final mocks.
The elaborate thoroughness and consistency adopted while preparing will ensure that you are confident in the D-Day and don’t flunk the exam. At any given point in your preparation, you need to have maximum motivation, consistency, and determination. Only then will you be able to sail the boat.
Who are some of the famous alumni of JBIMS?
Some of the famous JBIMS alumni include the following:
- Vinita Bali, (1977) : Managing Director of Britannia Industries Limited.
- Lalita D. Gupte, (1971) : Joint Managing Director of ICICI Bank.
- Siddharth Roy Kapur, (1997) : Founder and Managing Director of Roy Kapur Films, CEO of UTV Motion Pictures.
- Chanda Kochhar, (1984) : Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank.
- Uday Kotak, (1982) : Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank.
- Mani Ratnam, (1977) : Indian Film Director, Screenwriter, and Producer. Winner of 6 National Film Awards.
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