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In this episode of KwK, the spotlight is on a lively, banter-filled debate between alumni from IIM Ahmedabad, ISB, and Mesa as they passionately defend their alma maters. From campus life to career opportunities, the discussion covers everything you’d want to know about these top B-schools.
The guests share their journeys, including why they chose an MBA, the application processes, and the differences between programs like PGP, PGDM, and MBA. They compare hostel life, fees, scholarships, and the impact of alumni networks while shedding light on the infamous sleep-deprived B-school lifestyle.
Packed with humor, insights, and personal anecdotes, this episode is perfect for anyone considering an MBA or curious about how India’s leading B-schools stack up against new age B-Schools.
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Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
08:06 - Akshita’s Acting journey
10:30 - Why MBA? - Rudra (IIM A)
18:25 - Why MBA? - Mahek (ISB)
21:58 - Why MBA? - Akshita (Mesa)
27:11 - Average work experience of students in a batch
30:34 - PGP vs MBA vs PGDM
33:22 - Average work experience of students in a batch (cont.)
33:50 - Application process for these colleges
34:52 - Application process of ISB
41:58 - Application process of IIM A
50:39 - Application process of Mesa
55:07 - Minimum score to get into IIM A
57:09 - CAT and GRE preparation guide
01:03:00 - Should MBA be a 1 year program?
01:08:02 - Hostel rooms in IIM A vs ISB
01:10:47 - Fees comparison
01:11:26 - IIM A vs ISB - Number of unicorns from each institute
01:15:50 - Total expense of studying in Mesa vs IIM A vs ISB
01:23:43 - Scholarships in ISB vs IIM A vs Mesa
01:26:44 - Summarise MBA experience in one para
01:32:15 - Is it true that students sleep for only 3-5 hours in the first year?
01:34:05 - Summarise MBA experience in one para (contd.)
01:51:35 - Most memorable experience for them in their respective institutes
01:58:53 - Best faculty and why?
02:05:27 - Average package in IIM A vs ISB vs Mesa
02:14:27 - Role of alumni network
02:25:33 - Love Relationship in B-Schools!
02:30:46 - Who should do an MBA from Mesa?
02:32:20 - Who should do an MBA from ISB?
02:33:52 - Who should do an MBA from IIMs?
02:35:55 - Conclusion
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