MBA IN INDIA

                                    MBA IN INDIA

For most kids of middle class families, doing an MBA after graduation has become the norm.It has become the next stepping stone after the country's obsession with engineering.But the harsh reality is that there are very few B schools in the country that actually impart the oh so important quality education required to turn a regular fellow into an MBA professional.Due to the rising demand for the course, MBA colleges have spring up like weed in every nook and corner of every major city (even villages!) to cater to this demand.Getting yourself enrolled into on of these is more detrimental to your career than beneficial.Because of this demand,most colleges worth getting into have huge competition with the annual CAT (common aptitude test) now becoming a  yearly drama of its own.All this coupled with the immense stress which a student goes through while preparing for entrance exams and you get a disaster waiting to happen.
The only way to beat the competition is by smart thinking and planning

STEP1: ORGANISE YOUR THOUGHTS AND GOALS

you should have a clear view on what you are looking for to gain from an MBA. Keep in mind that MBA doesn't add much value in terms of skills to your resume apart from time management.The initiative has to be completely your own if skills addition is what you're looking at. you should be able to clearly define your career path till 5 years from now and then decide weather an MBA will hepl you get there. Once you answer that question, then the process begins

STEP:2 SLOG

you have to face the fact that you live in INDIA and every year around 3 lakh students give CAT to try to enter the gates of the prestigious few institutions around the country.There is no way you would be able to compete with students preparing for years and attending professional coaching if you yourself don't put in the effort.However smart studying is more preferred than blinding walking into mountains and mountains of books.Remember,the aim is not to top the test but to get a decent enough score so that you get a call for the next round

STEP:3 INTERVIEW AND PROFILING

once the whole drama of CAT is done, you now move on to the interview rounds.This is where you get to differentiate yourself from the others.Always remember that you are much more than what a few marks on a sheet of paper present you to be. Everyone has done a lot more in their life than just studying and now, its just a matter of presenting it in a way that makes an impression in the minds of the interviewer as well as shows you to be an individual well deserving of the seat you a are vying for.
Make sure that your profile is presented in a way that shows clear thought process and all your ideas and claimed field of expertise (mentioned in your CV) are well researched.If you wish to refeer to Lying, make sure it is convincing enough or the negative impression made would be hard to overcome

STEP:4: SIT BACK AND RELAX, HOPE FOR THE BEST

this is the part where you know that you've put in the best of your efforts and now all you need to do is to wait for a final confirmation call from a premiere b school. travel a little and pick up a hobby.Your next two years is going to be very hectic and you wouldn't have time to breathe.
Always remember that if you don't convert, there is always a next time.Besides the best businessmen in the world never had an MBA degree