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The Genesis of an Academic Enigma What if the name associated with some of the world’s most intellectually prestigious universities originally had almost nothing to do with academic excellence? Across modern global education, the phrase “Ivy League” serves as an immediate shorthand for scholarly pedigree, generational influence, and elite research capacity. For secondary school students […]
In 2005, a young chartered accountant stood on the manicured lawns of the Harvard Business School with two drastically diverging paths before him. On one hand was an offer letter from McKinsey & Company in New York City: an enviable $$175,000$ starting salary, the gold standard of corporate security, and a predictable route to pay
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The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 results have been officially announced by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, marking a significant milestone for aspiring management students across India. With a total of 329,000 registered candidates, the exam saw 293,000 participants on November 24, 2024. This year’s results highlight a strong performance from engineering students and male candidates, with 14 individuals achieving
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are synonymous with excellence in management education, shaping the future leaders of India and beyond. Established in the early 1960s, these prestigious institutions were born out of a vision to elevate management practices in a rapidly developing nation. The journey began with IIM Calcutta, founded on November 13, 1961,
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When discussing India’s premier management institutions, an interesting narrative often emerges – that IIM Calcutta (being established first) somehow lost its primacy to its younger sibling, IIM Ahmedabad. However, this narrative oversimplifies a complex reality. Both institutions were established in 1961, with IIM Calcutta opening its doors in November and IIM Ahmedabad following in December. The mere weeks
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As an Indian student eyeing the 2025 MBA intake, you’re likely grappling with some big questions: Which business schools should you target? How do you measure the value of an MBA program? And in an increasingly digital world, how much weight should you give to rankings based on social media data? LinkedIn’s recent release of
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The CAT 2023 results are out, and it’s interesting to note that out of the 14 candidates who scored a perfect 100 percentile, four are from Maharashtra. Among them, three are from Mumbai. Viraj Modi, a 20-year-old student from Ahmedabad, currently pursuing BBA in Mumbai’s NMIMS, scored 100 percentile. Viraj, passionate about a career in
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Important dates for MBA aspirants from top institutes
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