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For BITSAT, the candidates will also have to prepare English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning sections. The section is designed to assess their general proficiency in the use of the English language as a means of self-expression in real-life situations and their reasoning abilities in verbal and nonverbal areas. In English the topics to be studied are Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension and Composition. For Logical Reasoning, the candidates will have to prepare Verbal Reasoning and Nonverbal Reasoning concepts.

Generally the candidates are not recommended to entirely skip portions of the BITSAT syllabus, but there are strategic ways to approach your studies:

• Analyze previous years' BITSAT question papers to understand frequently tested topics and subjects.
• f you're pressed for time, consider selectively skipping very niche or low weightage topics. However, do this only after a thorough understanding of the weightage distribution and at your own risk.
• Even for skipped topics, have a basic understanding of the concepts.

Yes, the candidates may notice that the topics of BITSAT will be similar to that of the 12th standard qualifying board exams. The syllabus will also consist of the basic as well as extensive concepts of the subjects or sections from which the questions will appear. Candidates are advised to check the BITSAT syllabus available online carefully. While preparing for the examination, the candidates are also advised to refer to their board examination books and materials.

The top recruiters of IFMR GSB include Barclays, Deloitte, Wells Fargo, EY, HSBC India, Morgan Stanley, NOMURA, TVS NEXT, Societe General, Axis Bank, Cognizant, Accenture, JPMC, etc. Over 55 recruits visited the campus during IFMR GSB placements. Moreover, the highest package offered was INR 22.90 LPA. The median package offered was INR 13.10 LPA.

IFMR Chennai offers Ph.D. courses in Data Science & Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Accounting & Quantitative Finance, Marketing, Operations, Organisational Behavior & Human Resources, and Strategic Management. Moreover, the selection process includes application screening, written exam, and Personal Interview.

IFMR Chennai provides around 10 postgraduate, Certificate and doctoral programmes. These programmes include MBA, Executive MBA, BBA/ Integrated MBA, Ph.D. MDP and Certificate programmes in Data Science, Blockchain Management, Blockchain Leadership, and Fintech. Candidates who want admissions to these courses need to fulfil the eligibility criteria.

Candidates must complete their graduation in any stream from a recognised institute/ university with minimum 60% aggregate to apply for MBA at IFMR Chennai. Further, candidates must have been born after 01 January, 1997 as per the minimum age requirement. Candidates in the final year of the undergraduate degree can also apply for the course. Also, students from ODL (Open and Distance Learning) institutions are also eligible to apply as per the UGC policy and notification. 

The IFMR Chennai MBA fees ranges between INR 14.2 lakh - INR 29.6 lakh for both the years. The duration of the course is two years. This total tuition fee amount is inclusive of fee components such as Admission Acceptance Fee and Refundable Caution Deposit. Other than this, students have to pay for Boarding & Lodging Charges including laundry charges and Alumni Fee, separately. Candidates have to pay for the first installment of the tuition fee at the time of accepting the offer letter.

However, this information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.