MYSTAT 12 is a freely downloadable statistical analysis software package designed specifically for use by students and teaching community.

MYSTAT 12 which has many of the core statistical functions available in the SYSTAT 12 product contains standard statistical and graphical functionality, as well as teaching aids such as Random Sampling and a Probability Calculator.

Yet more than 45% of the batch has already bagged Pre Placement Offers and Pre-Placement Interviews (PPOs/PPIs) from their dream companies.

This year has seen a marked increase in the pre placement offers made by companies at JBIMS. Comparing this years PPOs/PPIs with last year JBIMS informed MBAUniverse.com, As opposed to 30% last year, 45% of the students have already received PPOs and PPIs and the offers are still pouring in. There is a 50% increase over last year.

focused on the theme Advantage India - The bird of gold spreads its wings. The fest will be held from January 25-26, 2008.

This fest will hold an Idea Summit, where speakers coming from myriad backgrounds will share their vision and experiences from their life; and also share their expectations with the generation next.

What is the relevance of this essay question in XAT, and what are the topics fielded in last many years? MBAUniverse.com special series on XAT 08 has some answers.

Aspirants across the country wish to know what they should expect from XAT and some last minute tips to soothe their nerves. MBAUniverse.com spoke to Mr Sandeep Manudhane, Founder Chairman, PT Education for his advice to all XAT takers.

Mr Manudhane believes that XAT is going to be tough exam. Said Mr Manudhane, The test is going to be a tough one, especially for those who had also taken SNAP and NMAT. Considering the past two years trend, Mr Manudhane said, The toughness level of some questions in Maths, specially from Algebra, could be high.

For the first time the summer placements 2007 at Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) at IIT Bombay witnessed various international offers with banking giant ICICI Bank and US Technology leading the way. SJMSOM was reports an increase of 80% in the number of companies coming to campus, over the last year. For a batch of 74 students around 42 companies participated in the process. According to SJMSOM, the highest stipend offered this time was staggering Rs 1.2 lacs excluding benefits.

Former Director of Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubneshwar (XIMB) Fr E Abraham has taken over the charge as new Director at Xavier Labour Relations Institute of Management, Jameshedpur on Jan 1, 2008. Father P T Joseph is the new Director of XIMB. He assumed the charge at XIMB on December 26, 2007.

Talking to MBAUniverse.com, Dr Sasmit Patra of XIMB said, Father P T Joseph has taken over the charge of Director of XIMB on December 26, 2007. Our former Director Father Abraham has also joined the XLRI.

A brainchild of the JBIMS Placement Committee and Nestle, this event took the relationship of JBIMS with Nestle to a new high. Students got an opportunity to showcase their talent and Nestle got a glimpse of its future managers and leaders.

The workshop is scheduled to be held at the IIM-B Campus on January 3-4, 2008. The keynote address will be given by Mr Prasad Chandran, CMD, BASF SouthAsia.

The workshop will draw insights from Prof Jeremy Moon, Director, International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility, Nottingham University Business School and Mr Chris Gibson, Director, British Council South India.

Dr. Kiran Bedi Indias first woman IPS officer, Mr. Sarthak Behuria Chairman, IOCL, Mr. Chandra Sekaran President & MD, CTS and Mr. Siddarth, IT Secretary West Bengal will presides over the Intaglio. Some of the prestigious organizations that are participating in Intaglio include NERA Economic Consulting, London; Boston Consulting Group; the India Club of Wharton Business School and the India Business Forum of London Business School.