IFMR Graduate school of Business KREA University (IFMR GSB) Sricity Andhra Pradesh - Other Answered Questions

In marketing, you will mostly get sales profile. Welingkar charges 11 lakhs and its average ROI is 6.5-7.5 lakhs. BIMM charges 6.5 lakhs and its ROI is 6-6.5 lakhs. However, both the institutes are well known brands in the corporate world.
I would suggest you to go with BIMM as its hectic schedule will train you for corporate world and you will never feel the pressure of survival in the market.

Yes, you can apply through the Early Decision Round provided the eligibility criteria is met. The EDR round is specifically for candidates with more than 12 months of work experience.
For information about the eligibility criteria, check out: http://forms.ifmr.ac.in/faq
The EDR applications close on January 15.

The CMAT cutoff is 91percentile. However, as IFMR follows profile based selection, the overall profile of the applicant will be taken into consideration. Work experience, academics and extra curricular activities will be considered. Since your profile seems to be pretty good, you might receive a WAT-PI call even if your CMAT score is below the cutoff.

Yes, they can apply through the general round as well. However, it is advisable to apply through the "Early Decision Round" as it is dedicated for working individuals with work experience of 12 -36 months. The EDR applications are open till January 15, 2018.

Yes, you can apply through EDR round. The EDR applications are open till 15th January. The CAT cutoff for IFMR is 80 percentile. Your CAT score seems to be lower than the cutoff. However, IFMR follows profile-based shortlisting. The overall profile of the candidate including academic record, work experience and other achievements (represented country, state or district/ university in Sports, Debate, Drama, Moot Court, NCC (but not NSS) volunteering, activism) are also taken under consideration. Relaxation in cutoff will be provided for candidates with exceptional profile. You also have an option of applying through XAT/CMAT/GRE. The cutoffs are as follows: XAT 80percentile CMAT 91 percentile GRE 300+.

Last year cutoff for CMAT was 90 percentile. However, the overall profile of the candidate (including work experience, academic record, and achievements) is taken into consideration. Therefore, if a candidate has a score below the cutoff but has good national level or state level achievements, he stands a good chance of getting a WAT-PI call.