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1. TOP 20 B SCHOOLS VS. OTHERS IN INDIA
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ABSTRACT
Almost for last 20+ years I am hearing this comparison and since then I am trying my level
best to identify the solution? First, what is this comparison and why we all compare it with
only Top – 20 B-Schools. The reason is very simple – ‘jobs’ or ‘career’ available with Top –
20 B-Schools are in plenty; almost 3 offer for each students. But what about ‘other’ B-School
who claims themselves at par with Top -20 but the ‘reality’ is totally different. This paper
will lay emphasis on why Top – 200 recruiters ‘ignore’ ‘other’ B-Schools for Campus
Recruitment.
My findings are basically based on both primary and secondary data. The primary data has
been collected through questionnaire and several structured and unstructured interviews were
also conducted to elicit first hand information with the theme of the research work. However,
secondary data is collected from various concerned websites available on www.google.com
& www.wikipedia.org. Data collected both from primary and secondary sources have been
interpreted with the help of statistical devices.
INTRODUCTION
As we know very well that MBA education in India is growing by leaps and bounds. If I am
not wrong it has grown almost 500% in comparison to 1990’s. But one thing which we all
forgot that by opening the institute only will not serve the purpose. We should have plenty of
‘jobs’ available with our students who are spending a great sum of money for getting MBA /
PGDM degrees. But reality is far behind and truth is that hardly 30% gets the good jobs and
rest are just struggling very hard even for getting the jobs of Rs.10, 000. It might possible that
for ‘suitable’ jobs they may have to wait for 5-10 years – Why?
BASIC FACTS
What we don’t have? If we really would like to compare with Top – 20 B-Schools then we
must have the basic infrastructure which is worth mentioning:
(A)Quality Students
It has already been proved that it’s the students who make a particular institute good or bad
NOT the ‘Faculty’ (2nd
most important assets after students) working over there may be very
qualified. For example – Even if you send IIM – A Faculty at “Charwaha Vidyalaya” in
Bihar; they cannot turn this into any IIM.
In most of the ‘other’ category B-School, 80% accept the scores of MAT (below 60%) and
10% go by CAT scores (below 40 – 50 percentile i.e. only 12 - 16 marks out of 165 marks).
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2. As a result is that ‘input’ is not up to the mark and if input is not correct then what to talk
about ‘output’ (almost all Top – 20 consider 50-100 percentiles i.e. at least 40- 50 marks out
of 160 -170).
Not only this ‘intake’ of students also differs in all Top -20 which is worth mentioning:
Findings – 1:
“Top – 20” “Others”
Percentage in 10th :
Minimum – 80% 50%
Percentage in 10+2 : Minimum – 70% 50%
Percentage in Graduation: Minimum – 60% 50%
Percentage in PG : Minimum – 60% Not required
Findings – 2:
“Top – 20” “Others”
Percentage of B.E./B.TECH :
Minimum – 80% 5%
Percentage of Science : Minimum – 10% 40%
Percentage of Commerce : Minimum – 5% 25%
Percentage of Arts : Minimum – 5 % 30%
It is well said – ‘garbage in, garbage out’.
(B)Branding
It comes through ‘maximum networking’ with the corporate as far as possible. But on this
ground our 95% “other” category B-Schools are “Nil”. The truth behind this are – there are
‘3’ types of people who are running B-Schools in India which is worth mentioning:
Type – A:
Who has vision, mission and at the same time would like to extend the ‘best’ services to the
whole world assuming their responsibilities and accountabilities and above all they are
‘Academician’ by profession who understands others very well (all people who are running
Top -20 B-Schools falls under this category).
Type – B:
They are ‘Academician’ by profession but they do not have enough money so they invite
other business people to support him due to which his ‘share’ in that particular business is
very less – very simple to say that he cannot take any ‘independent’ decision like Mr.
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3. Manmohan Singh thereby that ‘innocent’ but playing with careers of students and boosting of
30% placements.
Type – C:
They are basically ‘money’ minded people and their entire business is purely “show-off”.
They are all from the core business family without any vision & mission. They are not
‘Academician’ thereby that they treat their entire staff as a “Bounded Labour” (also
liabilities) and Students as a “Customer” (assets). Their percentage in India is very high i.e.
almost 80%.
(C) Inexperienced Students
Firstly, intake in other B-Schools is almost “fresher’s” (95%) due to which they do not have
any hands on experience. That is why, corporate do not consider them. Secondly, they do not
have any exposure in terms of project training and industrial visits. Thirdly, they have very
little exposure in relation to Guest lectures, Workshops, Seminars, Conferences etc.
Findings – 3:
Top -20 Others
Percentage of ‘Experienced’ students : 70% 5%
(1to 3 years)
Percentage of ‘Experienced’ students : 5% Nil
(3to 5 years)
Percentage of ‘fresher’ students : 25% 95%
(D)Standard of ‘Faculty’
If we compare it with Top -20 the truth is like this which is worth mentioning:
Top – 20 Others
PHD : 90% 10 – 20%
PG : 10% 80%
Top – 20 Others
Corporate Experience : 80% - 10 to 20 years 10% - 10 to 20 years
Corporate Experience : 10% - 3 to 10 years 70% - 3 to 10 years
Academic Experience : 10% - 1 to 30 years 10% - 1 to 30 years
Fresher : NA 10% - Fresh MBA
(E)Soft Skills
This is the need of the hour and in high demand and at the same time highly debatable among
scholars whether to introduce this as a course curriculum or not. I remember one news when
Infosys had clearly mark that – they incur almost 50 lakhs for each ‘new’ entrant every year
on “Training” because they are only ‘intelligent’ but not ‘creative’ and at the same time their
“soft skills” are very poor. Keeping in mind the soft skills need – Infosys started their own
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4. institute on 2006 – “Campus Connect”. On the basis of my interaction with the students in
more than 250+ colleges and 250+ companies with the executives / managers – the basic soft
skills training is required on:
1. Attitude
As per one survey your attitude determines 85% success in your life. So keep positive
attitude towards everyone and be the responsible and accountable citizen of this
world.
2. Grooming
It alone gives you 30% success in an interview. It simply says you know how to dress
up well and keep on smiling.
3. Confidence
‘Impossible’ itself says – I am possible.
4. Communication Skills
It is simply the effective reading, writing, speaking & listening with clear
“understanding”.
5. General Awareness
You should be well aware on “SPELT” (S – Social, P – Political, E – Economic, L –
Legal and T – Technological) surroundings.
6. Basic Managerial Skills
It starts at home and simply the magic of taking simple ‘decisions’ and ‘organizing’
the things at home. It includes decision making, problem solving and managerial
ability (PODSCORB):
P – Planning
O – Organizing
D – Directing
S – Staffing
CO – Coordinating
R – Reporting
B - Budgeting
7. Subject Knowledge
Be ‘selective’ & ‘intensive’ but very careful in choosing ‘major’ & ‘minor’ as per
one’s interest.
8. Work Experience
Use your spare time, use your contacts and get into various companies for ‘hands’ on
experience.
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5. CONCLUSIONS
I would like to finish my discussion in the following words:
A.For Students
Just do not jump to any MBA / PGDM institute. Always go by ‘front’ door and if possible try
to crack only Top – 50 B-Schools.
B.For Owner
If you charge your students ‘heavily’ then it’s your ‘moral’ responsibility to equip them with
all modern facilities with excellent “placements”.
C.For Employers
In my words – Good Results and Good Institute means you are only ‘intelligent’ but not
‘creative’ BUT “Creative” people are definitely “intelligent”. Example – Tata, Ambani, Birla,
Dalmia, Bill Gates etc. If you are a real manager – the real ‘talent’ test is for you to convert a
‘Ass’ into a ‘Racing Horse’.
In fine, it’s my humble request from all ‘recruiters’ please visit ‘other’ B-School campus also
and I am sure you will definitely get 10% ‘Real’ talent better than any Top – 20 B-Schools.
Please do not go by their percentage in 10th
, 10+2, Graduation and Post graduation because
we all know very well that ups & downs is the parts of life which are momentary. Rather
devise your ‘Test’ in such a manner so that any candidate’s total caliber will be just before
you.
My famous quote from www.google.com
“Never take someone for granted, Hold every person close to your heart;
Because you might wake up one day, and realize that you have lost;
A diamond while you were too busy, Collecting stones!!
SOURCE
A. Interaction with my students in more than 1000+ institutions in India (20 States including
300 cities).
B.Interaction with my executives / managers in more than 250+ companies (20 States
including 300 cities).
C. Websites searched & approached through www.google.com
D. Websites searched & approached through www.wikipedia.org
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6. CONCLUSIONS
I would like to finish my discussion in the following words:
A.For Students
Just do not jump to any MBA / PGDM institute. Always go by ‘front’ door and if possible try
to crack only Top – 50 B-Schools.
B.For Owner
If you charge your students ‘heavily’ then it’s your ‘moral’ responsibility to equip them with
all modern facilities with excellent “placements”.
C.For Employers
In my words – Good Results and Good Institute means you are only ‘intelligent’ but not
‘creative’ BUT “Creative” people are definitely “intelligent”. Example – Tata, Ambani, Birla,
Dalmia, Bill Gates etc. If you are a real manager – the real ‘talent’ test is for you to convert a
‘Ass’ into a ‘Racing Horse’.
In fine, it’s my humble request from all ‘recruiters’ please visit ‘other’ B-School campus also
and I am sure you will definitely get 10% ‘Real’ talent better than any Top – 20 B-Schools.
Please do not go by their percentage in 10th
, 10+2, Graduation and Post graduation because
we all know very well that ups & downs is the parts of life which are momentary. Rather
devise your ‘Test’ in such a manner so that any candidate’s total caliber will be just before
you.
My famous quote from www.google.com
“Never take someone for granted, Hold every person close to your heart;
Because you might wake up one day, and realize that you have lost;
A diamond while you were too busy, Collecting stones!!
SOURCE
A. Interaction with my students in more than 1000+ institutions in India (20 States including
300 cities).
B.Interaction with my executives / managers in more than 250+ companies (20 States
including 300 cities).
C. Websites searched & approached through www.google.com
D. Websites searched & approached through www.wikipedia.org
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