FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

POST GRADUATE PROGRAM – 16

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

KOZHIKODE

COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

Q – My college will not issue the course completion in the format issued by IIMK. What can I send instead?

A – You may send a letter from your college with the following points. Please note that it must have the required college seal and signature of the Principal or the Head of Department

• You are currently a student of the institute

• You have registered to take the required examinations

• The tentative date of declaration of results.

Q – I have the mark sheets of all the semesters, and the course completion certificate but have not obtained a provisional certificate. Will this suffice?

A – Yes.

Q – I have submitted the original course completion certificate along with my registration form. I will not receive my mark sheet before joining. Do I need to carry a second course completion certificate along with me?

A – If you are a fresher and will get your marks sheet only after the joining date, you will have to carry a course completion certificate, duly signed, with you at the time of registration. If you have a copy of the one you have submitted earlier, that would do. If you have not kept a copy, you'll have to get another one issued from your college.

Q – I have received my graduation certificate. Do I need to obtain a course completion certificate?

A) No, the course completion certificate is only required if you are yet to receive your graduation certificate.

EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATE

Q – What are the certificates that one needs to carry related to Work Experience?

A – Appointment/relieving/ experience letters on the company's official letter heads will be required. In case you are unable to get any of these three documents then payslips will also be considered. In all cases hard copies are required. Exceptions are made in case of work-ex achievements. In case of achievements, it may not be possible for your experience letter to mention all these details. Hence we accept e-mails from official company ids as well.

Q – My company will not be able to give me experience letter soon. What should I do in that case?

A – If your company cannot issue an experience certificate, you can get pay slips for the months you have worked in the company. Pay slips would suffice for time being till the time you get your official experience certificate.

FEE STRUCTURE

Q - What is the fee structure for PGP program at IIM K?

A – Last year’s fee structure is subject to change since IIM K has reduced its fees by Rs 30,000.

Q – Can we avail loan facilities on campus?

A – Yes. Regarding loans for paying the fee, every year MADCOM (Merchandising and Designing Committee) ( http://madcom.iimklive.com/) arranges for bulk loan deals with banks at attractive interest rates, no collateral. However, the deal takes place only after the term starts so the initial fee has to be borne by the student.

Q – How much would be the initial fee and would I be reimbursed the fees?

A – The initial amount last year as well as this year is Rs 50000/-. Arranging this initial amount should be fairly easy since on production of the offer letter from IIMs, banks rarely refuse loans. Once the MADCOM deal is through you will be reimbursed that amount and can close the loan from the outside bank.

Q – How do I decide the bank from which I can take the loan?

A – Every year many banks come on campus and give a presentation giving details of the loan offers. After attending the presentations, the batch is allowed to vote for banks which they would opt for and banks are selected thereafter. Last year the rule was that if 70% of the students voted for one bank that would get selected. If no bank gets 70% or above votes, multiple banks are allowed to offer loans.

Q – What documents are required while availing loan from campus?

A – Documents required during loan process are:

a) IIM K Offer Letter

b) A Photo ID proof

c) Permanent Address Proof

In case students want to avail certain interest rate waivers, they would have to get the family income certificate for the last financial year.

INFORMALS AND SANGAM

Q – What are Informals and Sangam?

A – As the name suggests, Informals are casual gatherings with the present students at IIM K at popular joints like CCD etc. where you can get your doubts cleared regarding life at and after K.

Sangam is an event wherein the prospective students are given a chance to meet the alumni from IIM K many of whom are now in top management position in various industries. With a rich exchange of ideas and learning at a common place, Sangam is one of the most cherished and unique experiences that an IIM student can have before actually joining an IIM. And yes, it is an exclusive IIM Kozhikode initiative.

Q – When and where are Sangam and Informals held?

A – Informals would be held on May 12th, 2012 across various cities. Sangam is planned on May 26th this year at various reputed hotels across 7 different cities. . Informals are generally planned before Sangam so that students know each other better.

Q – Do we need to carry anything when you come to attend Sangam?

A – Yes. A copy of offer letter is necessary.

HOSTEL RELATED QUERIES

1. Currently there are 4 double room Hostels, Hostel H (Girls), J, L1 and L2 (Boys). All the double room hostels have attached. Hostels H and J also have the additional facilities of a geyser and an AC for each room. However, you have to pay extra for using the two facilities if you wish to use them.
2. The single rooms do not have attached toilets. They have a common wash area on each floor. Each floor has about 18 people.

Q - Do single rooms have AC?
A – No, the single rooms do not have such facility.
Q - Are we allowed to have our own ACs fixed in single rooms and pay for the usage accordingly?
A – No.
Q - Will house keeping be provided?
A – There are house cleaning staffs that regularly clean the rooms.

Q - Do we have to carry our own quilts and spreads?
A – Mattress and pillows will be provided by the institute. However you have to bring your own bed sheet. There is no need to bring quilts as it hardly gets chilly here.

Q - What about laundry?
A – Every hostel has washing machines which can be used at free of cost. Moreover, there is a laundry on campus which has nominal charges.

Q - What about finances? Which bank is there in the campus to handle all transactions for personal expenses?
A – There is a SBI branch on campus. Also there is an ATM. Moreover, just outside the campus gate, there is ICICI Bank ATM, Union Bank ATM, Canara Bank and many other ATMs. It would be preferable to open an account at SBI, IIMK Branch once you arrive on campus.

Q - What will be the basis of allocating rooms? Whether that will be single or double?
A – The basis for room allocation would be random.

Q - What is the internet facility in both hostels?
A – All hostels have internet via LAN cable. The academic block and classrooms have Wi-Fi connectivity.

Q – If we are allocated a certain hostel (single/double) in first year, does that remain same for the whole of 2 years or is our hostel changed after 1st year?
A – No, after first year, you have an option of changing your hostel.

Q - Is the rent amount different for single room and double room?
A – The rent amount is same for both types of hostel/rooms. It is on per student basis.

Q - Are there no geysers in common wash area?
A – There are no geysers in the common wash areas.

Q - Do all bathrooms have showers?
A – Yes

Q - Are geysers required?
A – As such there is no need for geysers; however some students do use immersion heaters for hot water.

Q - What are the extra charges of using AC and geyser in doubles?
A – The charges are about Rs 200 per month for geyser and about Rs 2600 per month for AC. You need to pay in advance and use the facility. Payments can be made only in blocks of two months.

Q - Can I take a double bed room and not use AC/geyser?
A – The use of the AC/geyser facility is optional. Even if you do not have to pay for them, you can still stay in the double room.

Q – Can parents or friends from outside come can they stay with us in case of a single room?
A – No, parents and friends are not allowed to stay on campus overnight.

Q - Are curtains, chair required for the room or are they provided?
A – Curtains are not provided. However, both single and double rooms are furnished with a bed, chair, study table, cupboard, book shelf and pin board.

Q – Is there any design difference between girls and boys hostel?
A – All rooms have the same design irrespective of girls or boys hostel.

Q – How many cupboards are there in a double-bedded room?
A – A double bedded room has two cupboards, one for each occupant.

Q - Would the rooms be available only one day before our date of joining? If I wish to come early, would they be available then?
A – The room will be available in case in you decide to come a couple of days early. Send an email to scouncil@iimk.ac.in with your arrival details.
Q – Is there a facility of guest houses for parents or guardians accompanying the students?
A – Regarding the stay of parents, anyone coming to drop or meet students is not provided a place to stay, even for a single night. So, if both your parents are accompanying you, we would advise you to preferably book a hotel. There are autos available from city to campus at Rs. 200 or more. Also, KSRTC buses ply regularly during day time. A list of hotels is provided at the end of the manual.
SCHOLARSHIPS

Q – What is the procedure for applying for a scholarship?

A – In Term II a notification will be published asking you to fill up a form. You will have to provide the income details of your family. Based upon that form your application will be considered by a committee. If the income is within the slabs of scholarship you will be issued a cheque for reimbursement. This will happen sometime in December or January.

A similar exercise will be undertaken in second year when you again submit the documents and get a fees refund. You will however have to pay the money initially by yourself.

CLASSES AND CURRICULUM

Q – When do classes begin?
A – It is imperative to be on campus on the specified date so as to not miss any classes.

Q – What time are the classes held?
A – Normally, the classes can begin at 9:15am or later and end at 6:00pm or earlier. However, extra classes outside this time period might be held.

Q – Can we choose our own courses?
A – During the first year, the student takes core courses that are compulsory for all students. Therefore, the PGP office sets the courses in the first year. However, students can choose their courses during the second year.

Q – I have an engineering degree. Will I have trouble following management subjects?
A – IIMK student pool consists of students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. The introduction week as well as the actual courses is designed so that all students from different backgrounds may follow the course content.

Q – Are classes held during weekends?
A – Classes could be held during the weekends. But usually Saturdays and Sundays are off.

Q – Can I start taking specialization subjects (like finance, marketing, strategy, etc.) immediately?
A – No, the first year of the PGP requires that all students take the core courses mandated by the PGP office. Specialization subjects may be taken during the second year.

Q – When do we get the course material for our classes?
A – The course material can be obtained once the registration process in completed.

Q – Do we have to return our course material at the end of the term?
A – No, it is yours to keep.

LAPTOP DEAL

Q – How do I order the laptop? What are its specs? What was the price & spec of the last year's model?
A – The exact process to order the laptop, specs and all other details shall be conveyed in due course of time by MADCOM, since the process is still on. You will be notified on this google group (and FB) and will have sufficient time to order the laptop. The deal has two rounds - the orders can be placed in either of the rounds. The rounds differ in order deadlines, delivery timelines, and payment modalities. Ordering the laptops in the first round is recommended. Knowing last year's model & price would not be indicative of this year's deal, since the computer hardware market is extremely dynamic - both spec & price wise.
Q – How do I pay for the laptop? Will it be covered under my educational loan?
A – The payment modalities will be conveyed in due course of time (most probably through DD). The laptop expense is covered under the educational loan (Students opting for getting the laptop through loan would invariably be in the second round of orders)
Q – When & where will the laptop be delivered?
A – The laptops from the first round should be delivered a week after the commencement of the academic session on the respective IIM campus. The second round orders will be delayed correspondingly. However, MADCOM will try on a best effort basis to expedite the process for the second round orders also.
Q – What will happen if I order a laptop while I am at IIM X and then there is waitlist movement and I go to another IIM Y?
A – We are factoring this in the process, and will be talking with the Company to change the shipment destination to your new IIM even after the order is placed. However, this will depend on multiple factors - the time when you inform us, whether the shipment has already been dispatched or not etc. Since the process is coordinated across the major IIMs, the Pan-IIM Deal Team will try to arrange this on a best effort basis, but will not be in a position to commit.

Q – Can I buy multiple laptops/net-books/combos for my family/friends etc?
A – Yes, you can buy any number of laptops/net-books etc. However, please note that the educational loan will cover only one laptop. Also, the order will be delivered to your campus, and the payment modalities will be at the campus. We will not be in a position to accommodate any request to deliver the Laptop/collect payment at any other location other than the campus.
Q – Are there any other hardware/software deals being arranged?
A – As of now, the Laptop Deal is the only deal that the Deal Team is working on. However, if there is any other requisite hardware/software that is deemed necessary for the academic purpose, the Deal Team would try to arrange the same.
Q – Can we use our old laptops?
A – Yes, you can use your old laptops. Any laptop with decent specs would do the job (Vista/Windows7 compatible laptops are recommended).
Q – Are MACs available through this deal?
A – No, at present MACs are not part of the deal; but if there is a sizable demand then we will look into it.
Q – Is there any restriction on OS? As in are there any OS specific software that are used?
A – No, there is no restriction on OS; you can use Windows, Linux, MAC whatever you want. Yes, there are some software like SPSS, I-think etc that are used (but their non-windows compatible versions are also available with the students).

Q – Would a net-book suffice for the 2 years?
A – Yes, a net-book would suffice all the academic purposes (in fact it is easier to carry/handle a net-book in the classrooms/campus rather than carrying the 14/15 inch laptops). But many people prefer a bigger screen for other stuff like movies, games etc. So it’s totally your call. [Many on campus are using the net-book as a complement to their laptops]
FACILITIES ON CAMPUS

Q – What sports facilities are available on campus?
A – IIMK students enjoy several excellent sports facilities. The campus has a football field, two table tennis rooms, two gyms, a badminton court and a snooker table. Students can also use the sporting facilities at NIT Calicut, which is a short drive away.

Q – Are there any music facilities on campus?
A – Yes, the campus has a music room. Students can get together here, perform and jam together.

Q – What are the facilities available on campus for food?
A – There are two messes. Messes serve North Indian as well as South Indian food. Please note that from this year, there is a separate Vegetarian Mess. There is a café on campus called High Octane that offers burgers, sandwiches, hot and cold beverages, etc. Night canteen is available in the messes between regular meal hours. Between classes, students can grab a quick coffee at stalls placed near classes.

Q – Is there a facility on campus to purchase basic items?
A – Yes, there is a small convenience store on campus where students can purchase basic items like soap, toothbrushes, stationary, etc. There is a reliance fresh store just outside the campus as well.
Q – I don’t have a laptop yet and plan to purchase one as part of the IIMK bulk deal. Is there a facility on campus for using a computer? A – Yes, there is a computer centre that is open 24 hours where you can use computers and printers.

Q – Is there a facility on campus for scanning and photocopying?
A – A scanner is available in the computer centre. Photocopies can be made at a small photocopying shop in the computer centre for a nominal price. The shop also offers heavy-duty printing, binding, etc.

Q – What kind of a library does IIMK have?
A – IIMK boasts a world-class library that has several publications, references and stacks. The library is open 24 hours and also has study areas. Checkout services are only available 9-5.

Q – What kind of medical facilities does the campus have?
A – There is a doctor on campus during the morning and evening hours. There is also a dispensary open during these times. In addition, a campus ambulance is available 24 hours to take students to the hospitals outside campus in case of an emergency.

Q – Are there any salons or parlours on campus?
A – Unfortunately, no. But there are salons and parlours right outside the campus.

CLUBS/IGS/COMMITTEES

Q – What are the different committees/clubs/ Interest Groups we can be a part of once we are on campus?

A – There are numerous student activities which you can be a part of once on campus. The details of the same can be found on http://www.beta.iimklive.com/. This website gives you all the details of student activities on campus.

Q – How do you get the membership of such groups?

A – Students who are interested are given an introductory session by each IG/Club/Committee. Since, it is impossible to take all students in all the activities, students are assigned tasks by the groups in which they are interested. Based on their performance in the tasks, selection of students as members is done. Details will be given once you are on campus.

BIKES/SCOOTERS

Q – Are we allowed to bring cars/bikes/scootys on campus?

A – Students are definitely allowed to bring their bikes and scootys to campus but as a policy, students are not allowed to bring cars on campus.

Q – Are Bikes with number plates of state other than Kerala allowed?

A – Yes bikes from any other states are allowed. It is always better to have a No Objection Certificate with you.

Q – How can we send the bike to Kozhikode?

A – Most of the students use the courier services of Gati/BlueDart etc to send their bikes. Some students also use the Railway Parcel Service. The rates of the transport depend on the distance from Kozhikode.

Q – What documents are required to be brought?

o RC book - original + photocopy

o Driver's license - original + photocopy

o Authorization letter - in case bike is not in your name. If it’s in your dad's name, you can use your DL to show your relation with the owner. In this case, authorization letter's not required. An authorization letter is simply a letter from the owner authorizing you to transport the bike.

Q – How does one parcel a bike?

o The bike needs to be packed before transporting. The parcel coolies do it for around 200 bucks.

o You'll get a form from the parcel officer, address it to yourself at Kozhikode.

o Depending on the value of your bike, the charge will be levied. The more value you declare the more will be the parcel charge.

o You'll get a way bill that you'll need to surrender at Kozhikode parcel office to receive the bike.

o Get your helmet separately.

o They send the parcels in the next available train to the destination. Make sure you collect the bike quickly at Kozhikode since the parcel office also levies rental/parking charges if it's left there more than 6 hours.

LIST OF HOTELS IN KOZHIKODE

|S.N. |Name of Hotel |No. of rooms available |Original Rates |Discount |Contact Person |
|1 |Hotel Sana |20 Non-A/C & 6 A/C |Non A/C- 400+Tax |10% |0495-2356631 |
| | | |A/C- 700+Tax | | |
|2 |Calicut Tower |15 A/C |1200+Tax |10% |Sivakumar |
| | | | | |0495-2723202, |
| | | | | |9349160777 |
|3 |Malabar Palace |25 A/C |2250+Tax |20% |0495-2721511 |
| | | | |(Quoted Rs.1978) | |
|4 |Hotel Span |50 Non A/C rooms |1100 + Tax |1000 |Thomas James |
| | |20 Standard rooms A/C |1400+ Tax |1200 |Chief Officer |
| | |10 Deluxe rooms A/C |690+Tax |650 |9387210250 |
|5 |Hotel Asma Tower |37 rooms |Standard- 1950 |20% Discount |0495-24088000 |
| | | |Deluxe- 2400 |Standard- 1600 | |
| | | | |Deluxe – 2000 | |
| | | | |(Includes complimentary | |
| | | | |breakfast) | |
|6 |Kadavu Resorts |60 rooms & suites available | Range: 6000 to 9000 |Pradeep A.R. |
| | |Cottages- 17 |Cottages:10000 |9946964433 |
|7 |Maharani |Total 56 A/C & Non A/C rooms. Expected vacancy- 50% |1200 |0495-2723101 |
|8 |Hyson Heritage |Non A/C- 650 |0495-2766726 |
| | |Economy-1000 |0495-2766423 |
| | |Standard- 1500 | |
| | |Deluxe- 2000 | |
| | |Executive- 2500 | |
|9 |ITC Fortune |Double rooms-3500 |P. Bijoy |
| | | |9447521464 |
| | | |0495-2768888 |