PGPX offer

My apologies for not being active on this blog. 

PGPX @ IIM-Ahd

I applied to the PGPX course offered by Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad in Aug 2007. I was offered an admission to join the 2008-09 batch (PGPX III). For those not familiar with PGPX - it's a one year, full-time, residential executive MBA course offered by IIM-A.

Due to personal commitments, I couldn't join the 2008-09 batch and requested for admission deferral. IIM-A is pretty accommodative and approved my request. 

In Nov 08, when the time arrived to decide for the next batch starting Apr 09, I found myself again in a situation in which I have to stay put in US. So, for the time being I'll remain in the US and forego my admission. IIM-A doesn't let you defer your admission twice. Too bad. 

Not sure how badly I'll regret the circumstances, but the decision (actually it's not even a decision) is clear when there is no choice and I had no choice. I was so prepared and looking forward to join the course but in my case the choice was clear. I have waited so many years, one more isn't too bad. I may try again next year.

Meanwhile, I have been exploring other options, but haven't found the one which fits the bill.

BTW, the third PGPX batch grduated in March 09. The placements have not been spectacular, as expected in this economy. It's clearly not the best time to graduate.