Indian Institutes of Management(IIMs)

Indian Institutes of Management

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), established by the Government of India, are the ace business schools in the country whose passouts have proved their mettle at Harvard, LSE and Kellogg.The IIMs located at Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Bangalore, Lucknow, Indore and Kozhikode (Calicut) are institutions of excellence. While the IIM, Calicut commenced its academic session from 1997-98, the IIM, Indore began its academic programme from 1998-99. A new one is coming up at Shillong soon.The IIMs conduct Post-Graduate Diploma Programmes in Management (equivalent to MBA), Fellowship Programmes in Management Development and Organisation-based Programmes as well as carry out research and consultancy for the industry.
For details go to :
IIM, Ahemdabad

IIM, Bangalore

IIM, Calcutta

IIM, Lucknow

IIM, Indore

IIM, Kozhikode (Calicut)

National Institutes of Technology(NITs)

National Institutes of Technology

Seventeen RECs were established from 1959 onwards in each of the major states, to meet the country's growing requirement for trained technical manpower for various development projects. Each college is a joint and cooperative enterprise of the central government and the concerned state government. While all the 17 colleges offer degree courses in various branches of engineering and technology, 14 have facilities for postgraduate and doctoral programs. The entire non-recurring expenditure and expenditure for post-graduate courses in the RECs are borne by the central government. As regards the recurring expenditure on undergraduate courses, the same is shared by the central government and the state government on 50:50 basis. The MHRD has taken an important decision to covert the RECs into NITs by changing their administrative structure and granting them Deem University status. So far, 13 RECs have been converted into NITs under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. The total. budget provision for all RECs/NITs for 2002-03 is Rs 72 crore under Plan and Rs. 118.13 crore under non-Plan. Activities undertaken by the individual RECs/NITs during the year under report are as under.


Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal

National Institute of Technology, Calicut

National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur

Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

National Institute of Technology, Roukela

National Institute of Technology, Silchar

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

National Institute of Technology, Surathkal

National Institute of Technology, Warangal

Regional Engineering College, Durgapur

Regional Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur

Regional Engineering College, Srinagar

Regional Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli

National Institute of Technology Patna

National Institute of Technology Raipur

National Institute of Technology Agartala

Indian Institutes of Technology(IITs)

Indian Institutes of Technology

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) need no introduction either in India or abroad, for their passouts have already made their presence felt everywhere. The Institutes were set up by the Government of India as `Institutions of National Importance' and almost all reputed international academic benchmarks have given them high rating.As their name suggests, they teach technology at UG, PG anddoctoral level and carry out basic and applied research in pure and applied sciences.

The IITs are funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development and their policy matters are decided by a nodal monitoring body headed by the Minister for Human Resource Development.

There are seven IITs in the country located at Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Guwahati --- and Roorkee.

For details go to their respective websites:

IIT, Bombay

IIT, Delhi

IIT, Kanpur

IIT, Kharagpur

IIT, Madras

IIT, Guwahati.

IIT, Roorkee

Interview Mistakes

Top 10 Interview Mistakes

Turning up late or insulting your prospective boss are two obvious no-nos that you should avoid when going for a job interview. But hiring managers told CareerBuilder.co.uk what the biggest interview howlers they've seen job applicants make. From the applicant who burst into a rendition of a James Brown classic, to the candidate who thought that the Hulk Hogan approach was the best way to tackle an awkward customer, this year's list is a guide to the things you really should avoid saying at your interview.

Here are this year's top 10 interview faux pas.

1. When honesty is not the best policy When the interviewer asked why he wanted to work for the company, the candidate replied: "Because I fancy the girl who works in reception."

2. Retain professionalism at all times
Determined to stand out from their competition, one candidate turned on a CD player to play to James Brown's I Feel Good.

3. Demonstrate the right skills appropriate for the job
One candidate took the question "Can you demonstrate your skills?" too literally, and proceeded to perform magic tricks for the interviewer.

4. Know the job
The phrase "in the wrong place at the wrong time" took on a whole new meaning when one candidate not only showed up to the wrong interview, he also went to the wrong company.

5. Suppress your homicidal tendencies
Unnervingly, one job applicant gave her interviewer the impression that she had murdered her husband.

6. Avoid distraction
There are simply no excuses for having your mobile phone switched on during an interview. But that didn't stop one job applicant who couldn't resist checking his phone at every given opportunity.

7. Show enthusiasm
Wanting to gauge the applicant's career ambitions, the interviewer asked the candidate where he saw himself in the next five years. The candidate replied: "I don't have any particular ambitions for advancement, as long as I am paid a lot more."

8. Misplaced loyalty
When applying for a weekend job, one candidate informed their prospective new employer that he would not be able to come to work when his football team was playing at home.

9. Wanna get physical?
When the interviewer asked how the candidate would handle a disgruntled customer, the candidate replied that he would wrestle the client to the ground rather than attempt to diffuse the situation in a diplomatic way.

10. Looking for love
One candidate decided to take matters further, however, and asked their interviewer out on a date.

Aside from the verbal blunders that candidates made, the survey's respondents also commented on the most common mistakes that applicants made during their interviews.

Accordingly, 62 per cent of recruiters cited appearing disinterested as the biggest faux pas, followed by arrogance (49 per cent), bad-mouthing their current or previous employer (44 per cent) and failure to answer questions effectively (25 per cent).So, if you want to know how to win at your next interview, follow these tips.

Do your homework.
An interview is effectively your sales pitch to convince a potential buyer (employer) that what you have to offer will be a worthwhile investment. Research the company to which you are applying, think of some potential issues that it faces and offer a potential solution.

Don't get too personal.
Avoid divulging too much information about your personal life. Much like the "hobbies and interests" section on your CV, only share information that is deemed relevant to the job in hand. For instance, if you are applying for a management position, the fact that you were captain of your rugby team demonstrates your leadership and organisational skills. Always keep the interview professional.

Be honest.
Don't pretend to know the answer to a question when you really don't, you aren't expected to know all the answers. Interviewers are not trying to catch you out -- they simply need to determine if you can solve problems. If they ask a question that you do not know the answer to, explain the steps you would take to find out.

Prepare your answers.
Eighty per cent of interview questions can be broken down into three categories: general, competency- and scenario-based. It is likely you will be asked questions such as, "Tell me about yourself", or "What motivates you?" or "Tell me about a time when you worked effectively as part of a team" and "In retrospect how would you have done things differently?" Practice answers to potential questions.

Be positive.
Talking about your previous employer in derogatory terms is never advisable, even if you had the boss from hell. Not only does this make you look unprofessional, the interviewer will also assume that you will say the same things about them in the future.

Interview Questions

Interview Tips

Answering Six Common Interview Questions

While you'll never be able to anticipate every question you might be asked in an interview, you can get a head start by developing strong, concise answers to commonly used questions. Most interviewers will ask similar questions like these to gain knowledge about a candidate's abilities and qualifications and compatibility with the job and the company.

1. Tell me about yourself.
This is often the opening question in an interview. It's also one of the most difficult if you're not prepared. Remember, the interviewer does not want to hear about the football team you support or your unusual hobbies. This question calls for your one-minute advert that summarises your years of experience and skills and your personality in the context of the job for which you are being interviewed. Get to the point and sell your professional self. Develop a few brief sentences that demonstrate you have what it takes to do the job – experience, proven results and desire to contribute.

2. Why should we recruit you?
The key to answering any question about you versus your competition is using specifics. "Everybody is going to speak in generalities, so you need something that will make you stand out a bit," says Linda, a teacher in Sheffield. Give real examples that show them you are best-suited for the job. Linda says she would point out her achievements and accomplishments throughout her career that are relevant to the open position, as well as her experience in dealing with different types of students and teaching situations. Pinpoint the qualities you have that are truly valuable to the company.

3. Why do you want to work here? What do you know about our company?
Peter, a G.P. in Edinburgh, says that research is important in answering these questions. "I would use this opportunity to show off what I know about the company and, more importantly, how I would fit in." Susan, a H.R. Manager in Manchester, says that she would address issues and challenges in the company to demonstrate the depth of her knowledge. "I usually talk about revenue, numbers of employees, and also challenges in their type of business and how my experience relates to that," she says. "I would point out things I have done in similar companies that could address their problems."

4. What are your weaknesses?
The secret to answering this question is using your weaknesses to your advantage. "I would turn my weaknesses into strengths," says Tara, a lawyer. "For example, if my weaknesses include my lack of patience I would then state that because of this, I have learned to take special measures to ensure that I remain calm and attentive." Just make sure that you do give a real answer to this question. None of us is without faults, so don't pretend that you do not have weaknesses.

5. What did you dislike about your last job? Why did you leave your last job?
You need to be cautious about these kinds of questions and make sure you do not end up sounding bitter. "I would never criticise my former company, the boss, or my former colleagues," Tara says. You need to have a good understanding about the job for which you're applying to turn this question into a positive one. It may be best to say that you really enjoyed many aspects of your job, then focus on how this new job will give you the opportunity to contribute more in a particular area that is key to the position.

6. Where do you see yourself in five years?
An interviewer does not want to hear that your five-year aspiration is to be sailing in the Caribbean or working in a different industry. You need to talk about goals you have that relate to the job. This will demonstrate that you understand the industry, the company and are motivated to succeed there. Susan, a P.R. Manager at a major car rental company, says she would keep her answer specific to her field, such as stating that she sees herself as being responsible for corporate communications.

Preparation is the key to answering any question with poise and confidence. Always keep in mind – whatever the question is – that the interviewer is trying to find out if you are a good fit and can make a positive contribution in the job.