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FAQ FOR NEW ILP TRAINEES

Even though all my posts have covered every FAQ a new ILP Trainee might ask, Ive decided to make a post out of it, so that anyone can access this easily! If I have missed any FAQ, feel free to comment and ask a question.
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2. What about Aspire? Ans: Aspire seems boring as you have to fill in feedback and take quizzes but it is recommended that you study the topics in Aspire thoroughly Or take tuitions and courses to equip yourself with the necessary knowledge. Youre in ILP for learning but this will be faster than most of you can handle! (Esp. non-CS, non-IT) If you know one language, youll easily learn the others here.
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4. How do I get my ILP rating? Ans: The rating scale is from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Maximum people get 3. People with extraordinarily outstanding performance (no exaggeration get 5. This is rare. Your ILP rating is shared with you on the second last or last day of ILP. The rating is based on your technical performance, team skills, communication skills etc. Only whole numbers are there, so you might )
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not be in a position to argue with a person whos less competent than you and has a rating of 3. Pro-activeness, consistent good performance, usage of extra functionality, extra effort, good team handling increases your chances of getting a 4. In the end, it all depends on your leads. Never feel bad if you deserved a 4 and got 3. That is not the end of it! When you get a project, youll again be rated. This time, youll have decimals.
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5. What is Remedial and what if Im in it? Ans: Remedial package is for those people who are identified as weak performers or need extra help. It is conducted for every new thing that you learn. Stream owners often conduct vivas and written tests to identify them. Youll have to come early, solve assignments, go through vivas and take tests. Believe me, Ive heard my batch mates in Remedial say that theyve actually learned something there!! Its just learning through pressure. Remedial isnt something bad. You just have to cope up with it!
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6. What is LAAP? Ans: Okay, I dont really remember the full form of this but this is something really bad! People are put into LAAP when they cant clear Remedials on the 55th day and stream owner reviews/ exit interviews before the release. It is an additional 15 days effort that you have to give in to prove that you are ready to be deployed for a project. Otherwise, you have to see the HR!
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7. On what basis is my performance evaluated? Ans: Your performance is evaluated on a day to day basis. This means, youll be continuously monitored by your tech lead and biz. skill lead to see if you are following TCS values, dress code, able to grasp what is being taught, active in answering (or at least trying) to answer questions, asking questions, having consistent performance in diagnostics, using innovative ideas or extra functionality in assignments/project, helping your team members or pair with their work (team skills) etc.
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8. What after ILP? Ans: It is totally dependent on your base branch whether you will get projects ASAP or will have to wait for months. If the idea of sitting idle bothers you (commonly known as Bench), its wise to know which places are getting the most number of projects by visiting the TCS site, asking trainees whove already joined/completed ILP and then fill up your location preference. It is highly likely that you will get that location as the demands are high.
9. What if I HAVE TO sit idle after going to the base branch? Ans: If your base branch has no projects, its natural to get disappointed. But, thats the truth. Instead of lamenting and wasting time, revise what you have studied during ILP, put them into use, learn new Frameworks like Struts 2, AJAX, Hibernate, JPA etc By the time you get a project, youll be If you havent done a certification proficient in multiple technologies!
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10. What type of Projects will be there and how will I get allocated? Ans: You will be allocated to projects after you report to your base branch (where youll be posted) after completing your ILP. You will get projects according to your ISU or domain (ie. Banking and Financial Services, Telecom, Insurance etc.). You will get to know your ISU during your ILP. Availability of projects depend on where youre posted and the requirements. There might be a few months bench period where youll be sitting idle (with salary) but that again depends on the projects in your ISU. 4-pointers or toppers in ILP get allocated first, then the rest! You also have to appear for interviews to get selected, in some cases!
11. Im interested in Development so will I get Development Projects? Ans: TCS is a support-based company, which means that youll be working in the Maintenance or Change Request (CR) phase of the project most of the time. As freshers, you cannot expect to get into development. Youll get a development project if youre lucky! Theres no need to get disappointed as your salary increment and rating will be decided by your performance and not the type of project you work in!
12. Shall I say Yes to a project in UNIX if I am from JAVA stream? Ans: Do not expect to get JAVA projects just coz you had JAVA Stream in ILP. It might be the case that your base branch gets projects in other open in browser PRO version Are you a developer? Try out the HTML to PDF API
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technologies. If you get a Mainframe/Dot Net/Unix project, youll be expected to learn it in a few weeks and get prepared. Never refuse a project, especially if you have just completed ILP. Every project is equally good and will contribute to your experience.
13. What should be my expectations as a fresher in TCS? Ans: There are many answers to this question. Ask yourself: Is software your passion and you want to be in TCS and learn things for a few years..OR..youre aspiring for higher studies and TCS is just a stepping stone for you! As a fresher, you have to be flexible and keep your expectations low. Remember that you have to gain some experience!
14. Will certifications help and how? Ans: Of course, it will! Take your choicest programming language and get a certification. Certifications not only help you get the stream of your choice but also help you get into projects easily after ILP. JAVA SCJP/ OCJP DOT NET Many certifications are there from Microsoft. Refer rajmittal.blogspot.in for more details or keep a track of www.dotnetfunda.com . C++ Unfortunately, there arent many or any available! UNIX certification. Just do some research on the net. open in browser PRO version Are you a developer? Try out the HTML to PDF API But, if you like
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15. Can I take a leave during ILP? Ans: Unless you are sick or have a medical/ personal emergency at home that requires your attention, you wont be allowed to take leaves. One or two days is the max you should take, if taking casual leaves during ILP. Youll miss classes and sessions and that wont be good if you are a weak student. If you can manage it in the weekend, then that is fine. Sit with your family and try to plan events and weddings before or after ILP. If you take leaves during ILP, youll be placed in another batch to complete your training. That means, extra time. So, think about it!
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194 THOUGHTS ON FAQ FOR NEW ILP TRAINEES
subha says:
July 1, 2012 at 11:11 PM
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can i ask for holidays for durga puja during ilp,or do tcs provide holidays in ilp during puja?
Zim says:
July 2, 2012 at 3:27 AM
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You will NOT get any holidays for Durga Puja if you dont have your ILP in Kolkata. You will get regional holidays depending on your ILP location. You arent supposed to take leave during ILP except for emergencies at home or medical reasons. If the number of days is more, youll have to join another ILP batch to complete the training. In a sentence, dont miss out a day of ILP!
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Deepak Kr. Singh says:

July 19, 2012 at 3:41 PM
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do you have any idea of what kind of projects do peoples get in Chennai?
Zim says:
July 19, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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Anywhere you get, projects are divided into development projects, support, testing or Change Request (CR). CR and support come maximum and the chances of development are least. You might have to clear interviews or get additional trainings to get into projects.
rupi says:
July 21, 2012 at 9:10 AM
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hey zim i read ur blog today.seems quite interesting and solved out much of my queries thanx a ton,,,,. please let me know whether the electrical appliances like hair dryer or straighteners are allowed to be carried to hostel. i just cant
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do without them so i m feeling sad about it
Zim says:
July 21, 2012 at 3:07 PM
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where is your ILP center?
Only a few
accommodations dont allow electrical appliances. Peepul Park hostel in Trivandrum doesnt allow. But the other hostels allow. So, you can take them. Wrap them in a thick shawl or something, so that the X-Ray doesnt pick up the device, if they have a baggage X-Ray, that is!
rupi says:
July 22, 2012 at 11:52 AM
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owww. so cute of u thanx a dozen tons..well my centre is in trivandrum. can u give me a few more details about that hostel if u dont mind..like i heard we get a single cupboard to share and all stuff..and is it boring or interesting to be there in trivandrum during ILP.
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Zim says:
July 22, 2012 at 9:17 PM
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If you get Peepul Park hostel, you will get your own cupboard and its pretty big! Youll also get your own desk, chair and lamp! Only, electronic devices, polythene and food will be a problem. Coz theres an X-Ray there! If you get executive hostel, thats the best as theres no restriction. But, guys also stay there. I dont know about the other lodges girls are provided! Maybe you might face a problem there. It is very interesting in Trivandrum! Make sure you go sightseeing on weekends! Theres a lot to see! Make sure you read my entire blog! I hope itll be of help to you!
rupi says:
July 24, 2012 at 9:44 AM
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thanx a lot zimu hv relieved me a lot yea i do keep readin ur blog. enjoy readin it much!! and of course it is helpful. stay blessed.
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Zim says:
July 25, 2012 at 3:20 PM
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rupi says:
July 25, 2012 at 4:02 PM
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ok
Nitin says:
July 26, 2012 at 12:27 AM
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I have entered lucknow and mumbai as my third and second preference respectively can i change the preference or any way out by which i can tell them to change lucknow to bangalore.if i get lucknow then it will b very difficult gettin to delhi again i guess ????
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Zim says:
July 26, 2012 at 1:07 AM
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There is no way to change your preference once youve submitted it!! But, you can talk to your RMG (Resource Management Group) in your posting location after ILP. I think getting Delhi will be difficult because you need a serious medical reason (yours/ parents) or a valid reason for this. Getting transferred to Bangalore wont be a problem as far as I know!
aashi says:
August 8, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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hii zim!! i got trivandrum as my ILP location.. I heard that the d top 10 pat scorers will be allowed 2 choose their streams n d rest will be alloted randomly..what if we get some stream other than wt we noe??
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Really?? :O My PAT test was awesome. I didnt get
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to choose ( I didnt see people choosing it either) nor did I get my preferred choice of location. Stream allocation is done randomly. If you have a certification, you can choose that stream! Maybe they are bringing out new procedures every time. But Ill still say that no stream is good or bad. The point is to perform well in whatever you get!
Pallavi says:
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hiican u plz tell me hw much do they pay during ilp?
Zim says:
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Your pay will vary during ILP. Your accommodation charges will be deducted from your HRA. What happened in our case is that, we got 18k in the first month, then 12k the next month coz of accommodation, then 13k the following month. After ILP, your salary will vary a bit but will settle after 20k.
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HBAkshay says:
August 13, 2012 at 6:38 PM
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Hi this s Akshay. My ILP begins on 27 Sep. I have to make my own arrangements fr accommodation during ILP. So how much they during ILP?
Zim says:
September 18, 2012 at 11:49 PM
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somewhere around 18k. Less, if theyre providing accommodation!
sah says:
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hey, i have gone thru ur blog n its quite useful for freshers.. u r dng a gr8 wrk.. i have got my joining date as oct 11th in chennai but i want to change my location to hyd.. aftr ilp.. ll thy consider if i request thm.. r else can u sugest me a way
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how i can get transfered..
Zim says:
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You cannot change your location now. After your joining, you can change your location on medical, marriage or personal emergency grounds. You can try for location change after you report to your base branch. In that case, medical grounds, project in target location through sources or swap with another person are ways out!
ashray says:
September 18, 2012 at 4:58 AM
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ur blog has been very helpful. thank you. i wanted to know that is tie compulsary at trivandrum, n wat banks can we choose from for sallary account. i read that we may get accomodations in hotels outside campus does that happen at trivandrum.
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Zim says:
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1) Ties are compulsory on Wednesdays and during presentations. 2) You can choose from banks if two banks show up! Otherwise you have to stick to what comes. HDFC bank is the popular one in Trivandrum! 3) Guys will get accommodation outside the campus. You might expect to stay in hotels too!
Nish says:
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hii..can you please let me know..that can my hostel be changed on request?Do you know of any such case before?
Zim says:
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no..you cant change it unless you can state a valid, genuine problem with the accommodation!
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sam says:
October 18, 2012 at 7:58 PM
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hi i am interested in java (ocjp ocwcd certified). if i get in c++/unix stream which i dont like ..how can i change my stream to java. Should i inform to the rmg before hand???
Zim says:
October 19, 2012 at 1:09 AM
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Then its good news for you!
Show your
certificate to the supervisor when you join ILP and youll get JAVA stream! They usually mention it during the auditorium sessions on the 1st or 2nd day! If they dont, you can approach them.
shikar says:
October 21, 2012 at 11:42 PM
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sir I want to know whether can i carry my pc in the hostel during ilp?
Zim says:
November 2, 2012 at 4:42 PM
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I dont think so! You wont get that many points either. Better take a laptop!
vikram says:
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What is the exact duration of the ilp. I am in IT
Zim says:
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ILP is almost 3 months!
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Mahantesh says:
October 25, 2012 at 12:12 AM
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Please tell me about BIPM and Scope of this stream? what we study? and what is our exact work in project?
Zim says:
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BIPM is nothing but Business Intelligence. You have to study JAVA, a bit of PHP etc. Its pretty easy and you might get any kind of project in your base branch.
Rahul S says:
October 26, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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Hi.. I am Rahul from Chennai. My joining date is on Nov 29, 2012 in chennai. How long is the training program at ILP? I have my sisters marriage on Feb 22, 2013. Is it possible to ask them 1 day leave in advance? Or will my training get over
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before that?
Zim says:
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I think your ILP will get over before that! If not, Im afraid that you wont get a leave during ILP except for medical emergencies/ personal problems at home that need your attention!
rajshree says:
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hi its really good and very helpful. thanx a lot. My ILP is scheduled from 3rd dec I have query i dont know even a single software language. is it possible for me to pass successfully ILP? How can i solve ASPIRE? is there any material for these to learn? is it possible to learn everything there in ILP?
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Zim says:
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Do not waste time and take some course/ tuition on JAVA and J2EE. You can also ask help from a friend who has a CSE background and knows JAVA. This will help you a lot. Even a months time is precious as ILP will be pretty fast and it can be hard to cope up, especially if you are learning something completely new. For reference books, please read my post on HEALTHY DOWNLOADS.
Zara Tretyakova says:

October 27, 2012 at 9:13 AM
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radha says:
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hi,i am radha i want to know whether accommodation is provided by company or we have to arrange it?
Zim says:
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This will be mentioned in your mail. If accommodation isnt provided, such will be mentioned in the joining mail. This happens when your base branch is same as ILP location. If not, accommodation details will be mailed to you a week before your joining.
PAWAN says:
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I ENTERED MY AGGREGATE AS 72 IN MY RESUME BUT MY AGGREGATE IS QUITE LESS THAN THAT WILL THERE BE ANY PROBLEM AT THE TIME OF CERTIFICATE EVALUATION ..PLZ HELP
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Zim says:
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Hopefully, there will be no problem!
Khilendra says:
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Do i need form-16 even i have got copies of it return for service agreement???
Zim says:
November 12, 2012 at 3:53 AM
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if you have suretys IT return, there is nothing else that you need. Make sure that the IT return is of the current/previous year. Get the photocopy attested too.
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vidya says:
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do u have any idea about which r the streams available in ahemadabad ilp?? nd wt about BIPM stream is it a tough one?/
Zim says:
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No dear. Everywhere, there are the same things. BIPM isnt tough at all. The toughest stream is Mainframe.
kedar says:
January 9, 2013 at 7:45 PM
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Thers bipmjava..mainframebtw mainframe is the coolest stream i felt
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Zim says:
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great to know that youve liked the toughest stream!
vidya says:
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thanx zim have a bright future..
Bhargav K says:
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By when u think all the people will be joining the company because its getting really hard for like 50% of the people who are recruited to survive, I myself got placed on 5th of October 2011, few of the people from my college have got their joining, but most of us have not. I m sorry to post this here in this section of your blog but i m seeking a genuine answer for this. Help me zim..
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Zim says:
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I am sorry to hear that but its high time that you start hunting for other companies. TCS has recruited 50% less this time. If you want to join TCS, Ill say that be patient and dont waste time. Get certifications, study..but dont waste time!
Bhargav K says:
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which certifications u think i shud do? im a mechanical engg grad, i m not sure which stream i m gonna get once i join tcs, but im really looking forward to join the company because this is the best option that i have in front of me as of now, i think im goin to wait till december, if they show up it would be nice, if they dont i will look for another jobs.. m strangled man..
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Go for JAVA certification. Its easy, fast and itll help you doing ILP and after that too!
kamalprasath says:
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Sir, I have a gap of one year after completing my diploma Its Because of jaundice i had that in the month of June i took treatment for 2 months and doctor advised me to take rest for one more month.. So in that year i m unable to continue my studies I had a break I can get a medical certificate for those 3 months Is it Enough?
Zim says:
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yes, a medical certificate is enough!
Yeshu says:
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I want a transfer from Chennai to Hyderabad, as my helath is not good after coming to Chennai, Can I get references from Client Partner, and move to Hyderabad. I am not able to concentrate on work here in Chennai. I joined in March 2012 in Chennai. I want a move very badly.
Zim says:
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give a doctors certificate and see if that works..without proper medical reasons, they dont approve a transfer
Khilendra says:
December 1, 2012 at 8:53 AM
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Sir, My father posses a PAN card but the tax payble is nil.A person having tax paybe Nil, can be my surity or not???
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Zim says:
December 9, 2012 at 4:17 PM
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Choose a surety who has current/previous years IT return form.
swati says:
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sir, my date of joining is on 27th march, if v reach der 1-2 days before can v get accomodation onthe same day or we have to wait upto 27th????
Zim says:
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No, youll get accommodation 2 days before.
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Rishab says:
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When will I come to know about my post ILP location and date of reporting there ?
Zim says:
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base location will be announced on the 2nd/3rd day after joining.
medhavi1607 says:
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hey,
i have my joining in trivandrum on 10th dec.. in the
executive hostel.. are we allowed to keep a two wheeler in there????
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Zim says:
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I think that is allowed I have been to executive hostel only twice so I didnt really notice that. But, vehicles parking is allowed, I think.
Deep says:
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I read ur blog and its really very helpful for freshers like us.kudos. I hv some questions nd doubts. 1) I have done training and project on J2SE nd J2EE from HCL CDC,India and have certificates but dont hv SCJP certification.Can i get stream of my choice(i.e JAVA) showing those certificates ? 2) I m goin for ilp at TCS,pune on 7 jan 13 also my base branch as stated on jl.Can u review tcs,pune in terms of getting projects,technologies used,bench strength? how long i hv 2 w8 4 projects ? 3) what are the best streams to choose for which has future prospect?
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Zim says:
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1) You can provide you certificates. Usually, the safest option is a SCJP certification. 2) Pune is okay. At least, people there get projects faster than Bangalore. 3) As in streams, it would be nice if you clarify. JAVA is always the best.
Himanshu says:
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how they decide our base location? I am from Gujarat and they told my base location is Chennai..
Zim says:
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They decide your location based on the requirements in each location, keeping your preferences in mind.
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Himanshu says:
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Thank you for your reply. But i havent put Chennai location in my preference.
Zim says:
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It doesnt matter if Chennai was your preference or not. TCS first sees whether the place has requirements or not.
sai says:
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hello ZIM I recently completed my ocjp for java .Can u plz share the assignments ,other stuff in ilp for java stream .
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Zim says:
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Assignments in JAVA are easy as they are basic programming. Assignments change in every batch..eg. of an assignment is writing a banking application in JAVA. or an airline reservation system.
sai says:
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Do u need to learn advanced java concepts like servlets ,jsp bfr ilp ?
Zim says:
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It is good if you can learn them. Itll help you a lot during ILP.
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amar says:
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hi, i have my ilp location at guwahati starting on 26 dec 2012, i am really confused about the pat test..because i am from ECE . but i have studied java and C for some time and know some basics too.. what can i do to score well in pat test and have my stream as java because i know java and i am familiar with it. i have no certifications. and how will the pat score affect my post ilp location? need a positive reply.
Zim says:
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PAT doesnt determine anything. Just follow Aspire, see the quizzes, take tuition or a course to score well in PAT as well as during ILP.
Sandeep says:
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There is Name mistake in my fathers IT Return, So I am Deciding for FD in Bank of India but in this case please inform me who will be my surety and who will fill the surety verification form.
Zim says:
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FD is done when you cant find a surety. In this case, surety is not needed. I recommend that you find another surety. Relatives, neighbours etc. Thats better than going for an FD.
grv says:
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what are d chances of laap?? out of 100 hoe many get LAAP?? I dnt hv ne idea of sftwrs wht to do ??
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Zim says:
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LAAP is rare. Remedials are most common. I suggest that you prepare yourself and study now to avoid breaking your head during ILP. Ask someone or join a tuition to give you a quick overview of the subjects.
Arun says:
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Hi zim, ur blog is too good. I want to know whether in d last 45 days of ilp, we have to submit some kind of project based on our domain or not..!? Or in ilp, it is purely studying, comm skills classes etc.. & if yes, what i have to take care as a nonit student who nvr work on coding etc ?? and 1 more thing, holi will come in betn my ilp, so if u know wat kind of programs will be organised & wat types of dress (means kurta-pyjama or something, so that v can carry these too to ilp place) we have to wear on holi ?
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Zim says:
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1. Projects will be provided already. You will be divided in teams and youll have to work together 2. Non-IT people cope up well in ILP but with lots of hardships. I recommend studying before you join so that you dont have to break your head then. 3. You can carry kurta-pyjama with you. We didnt have a holiday on Holi
jusbeer jau says:

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I got a little bit lower marks in the quiz in Aspire. will it affect me in any way in my ILP or later on ?
Zim says:
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No. Relax!
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Harshitha Hanumanthu says:

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HI, I have got my joining date, bt Im colour blind..Will TCS withdraw/reject my offer Please anyone tell me.Im really tensed.
Zim says:
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No. In TCSs medical form, you have to mention how much distinction can you do. A lot of people with far greater disabilities are in TCS, so dont worry
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What is land deed copy?
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Zim says:
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(Property Deeds) comprise the individual lot deeds and the deeds to common property which give a legal description of the property. In other words, the legal proof of your property.
Zim says:
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Neha I dont think a slight variation will be a problem
Shalin says:
January 10, 2013 at 12:13 PM
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hey zim..read ur blog todaywell what i need is a genuine advicem from mechanical stream and working in a core industry..joining date 4 tcs is 14th feb chennai 1) will my stream evr b a prblm 4 me in TCS 2) i`v dcided to quit dis job and join TCS..a big decision u
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know , no time left 4 some certifications ..m nt able 2 follow aspire as well..will dat b a prblm,, 3) I hv applied 4 change in my ILP location from chennai to pune..giving some very strong and genuine reasons..will they entertain dis issue..?? pls help.!!
Zim says:
January 11, 2013 at 3:18 AM
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Since you are a Mechanical guy, think many times before you decide to enter the IT industry! You can weigh the points below and decide which is best for you. 1) With no previous preparation, coping up in ILP is very difficult unless you change your mindset to learn the new things like programming languages. With an open-minded attitude, the desire to learn and a bit of help, you can master these things. What is most important is your analytical and problem-solving skills. 2) If you fail to cope up in ILP, you maybe put into Remedial, where you have to do extra time and extra assignments. This is a good thing but it may discourage you and make you regret. Again, with determination and hard work, youll be able to do it!
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3) After ILP, youll be considered equivalent to a CSE student. At this time, you may get projects immediately (Mumbai, Chennai, maybe Pune too) or may have to be on bench for months before you clear a project interview. Again, unless your concepts are clear, they wont take you. 4) Location change is usually done after joining with a valid reason on medical, marriage or other serious personal grounds. Otherwise, they are not likely to consider. A change to places like Mumbai, Kochi, Bangalore is given almost instantly because theyre always ready to take trainees. 5) Down the line, what would you like to do? Be in TCS, join another company or continue with higher studies. 6) TCS doesnt kick you out that easily. So, you have total security unless you do something criminal! I hope these points help you in making your decision. All the best!
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thanx a tonne Zimu`v filtered and refined your experience
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and have tried to be as much clear and precise as you could have beenu know..the 6th point u mentioned..is gonna help me a lot to come to a decision;).thnx again..you are doing a great great job..
Shalin says:
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Zim..1 more favor plzi`v been working on SAP since last couple of months..also..BI is a thing that i would be really interested to opt for..if i get either of these two streams after ILP , 1) of what i`v heard from couple of seniors working in there , is it true that i`l have to do less of programming and coding ( IF i get SAP or BI) 2) what are the odds of me getting either of these..i mean.will they consider and entertain my interests by any chance..?
Zim says:
February 16, 2013 at 12:27 AM
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To tell you the truth, youre lucky if youre doing SAP. You can get into a SAP project after your ILP.
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Just let your RMG know.
Shekhar says:
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Hello zim..I am an ECE student. I got offer letter from TCS on 3rd November 2012. Please give me some exact and real answers. 1) I have Certification in LINUX & Basic Java. Apart from that I do develop IT applications in Netbeans IDE 7.2.1 in my leisure time. What all CSE subjects I need to make strong to get into projects in TCS after ILP ? 2) In the bench period(2 to 3 months) , how much salary do they provide ? 3) I will be passing out B.Tech on June 2013, after passing out till my appointment letter comes, What all programming, subjects should I learn before joining ILP ? PROVIDE ME A LIST. 4) I know Computer Hardware/Assembling/Installing/Formatting. Apart from these What other skills should I need to have ? 5) I had also developed a simple Website for an educational organization using HTML. Will these skills help me in TCS ? 6) Will TCS throw me out if I have a low ILP rating and sit on
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the bench for more than 5 months ? Please answer me exactly in points..
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1) Please read my post http://zimslifeintcs.wordpress.com/2011/12/21/ilpaspire/ to know what subjects you should be strong in. 2) Salary will be same during bench. 3) Dont try to horde up all programming languages. What matters is the logic. If you know one language, the others get easier. Ill advice strengthening your advanced JAVA also. Get an SCJP certification too if you want a JAVA stream in ILP. 4) The skills you have mentioned are basic and are not of that much importance as software these days. 5) Since you know HTML, that is the baby step. Hone yourself in Web technology like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Servlets, JSP. So that you can design a complete application and make it work. 6) TCS will not throw you out. It will give you Remedials (extra assignments) and LAAP (15 days extra after ILP) if you cant clear Remedials and exit interviews.
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Shekhar says:
March 31, 2013 at 4:12 PM
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thnksmay u be blessed by god for your help. i will try to ask any questions or doubts coming, as a joinee fresher..
gaurav says:
January 12, 2013 at 11:48 PM
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hey zim,i am ccna certified,will that help in any way during my ilp?
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Nobut it will be of help if you get Telecom domain i.e if you get to work in Telecom projects after your ILP. Do mention that to your RMG that youre interested in Telecom projects coz you have a
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CCNA certification.
Rishi says:
January 20, 2013 at 12:55 AM
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Hey Zim, I have my joining on 7 th march chennaido you have any idea regarding Chennai..the projects and opportunities .??? As i am totally unaware of it.i have also heard that , ill be getting Chennai as my Base branch.which was not in my preference..But still i am happyas everything Happens for Good..:D
annie says:
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Hi Zim, Aspire consists of Know ur TCS an Communication courses also. Will questions based on these courses be asked in PAT?
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They change PAT patterns every time..I think its 40 questions. You can know about the subjects in this post: http://zimslifeintcs.wordpress.com/2011/12/21/ilpaspire/ Know Your TCS will not come in the PAT but it is just information that you should know about the company youre joining.
annie says:
January 27, 2013 at 11:53 AM
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Heyhow many questions does PAT exam consist of? The topics covered in PAT are Unix, DBMS, Java n web technologies ryt? Are there any more topics? And how many questions per topic? Is there negative marking for incorrect answers?
chimpu says:
February 12, 2013 at 10:13 PM
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Zim..bro u r doing gr8..pls keep it up..I hv one simple query.. will they provide me accomodation in kolkata??if yes then a
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probable list plz with details.. THANKS in ADVANCE..
Zim says:
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TCS doesnt provide accommodation in Kolkata. Unfortunately, youll have to find something for yourself!
chimpu says:
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Actually my ILP has been scheduled to 6th march in kolkataso that means before that I have to find my own accomodation at kolkata,right??? ANYWAY THANKS FOR THE INFO
Zim says:
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Yes..usually ILP in Kolkata means no accommodation. Such will be mentioned in your joining mail.
mou says:
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yai also hv joining at kolkatan no accomodatn is provided here.
Muni says:
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I have placed tcs for 2013 batch .. how can i know my college grade it is not there in list i am from UVCE , Bangalore .. and is there ILP centre in Bangalore
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Know your college grade from your college. There is only ITIS training center in Bangalore.
Muni says:
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thanks..
SETHU says:
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hye my dob doesnt contain initial will it create any problem
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Do you mean that your Birth Certificate doesnt
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have your initials? Please explain the problem.
Pearl says:
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hI after we successfully finish ILP training, are we allowed to return home before joining the base?
Zim says:
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The time gap is only 2 days. The question is, can you manage it?
mou says:
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plz tell me what type of activities r done in grooming or businss classesif u gv som detailsor exmplit wil b realy
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hlpful
Zim says:
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There will be ppt sessions. Other than that, you will do role plays and skits. Its fun and interactive!
padma says:
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Hi..The space for writing designation in the stamp paper for NCA is small and I didnt notice it.Can I continue writing the words on the top of the next printed word or do I need to take another stamp paper?
Zim says:
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Just write ASE-TraineeYou can continue writing in small handwriting over the printed letters.
vishi says:
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hey hi zimi have recently got an offer letter from tcs.my joining wud be once i wl complete my 8th semi want to inquire that whch languages should i learn bfre goin thr???
Zim says:
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concentrate on JAVA or C++ for the time being. Also, they are quite similar so you wont have a problem learning new languages.
vishi says:
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i dnt hav ne idea abt c++ as such.so hw abt doin c language coz m havng a litl knowledge abt it.??
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If you know C, you can master any programming language. In a language, what matters is how you use them to solve the problem. So, the main thing is logic. I suggest you take JAVA coaching or tuition! If you know one programming language, youll find it easier to learn other programming languages too.
Rishi says:
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Hey Zim, I have my joining on 7 th march chennaido you have any idea regarding Chennai..the projects and opportunities .??? As i am totally unaware of it.i have also heard that , ill be getting Chennai as my Base branch.which was not in my preference..But still i am happyas everything Happens for Good..:D
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Zim says:
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Dont worry! Chennai is good! Best of Luck!
nari says:
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For ppl who r announced to be in LAAP wiil dey receive any mail regarding LAAP and what would be the course pattern for dem???
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If you get LAAP, youll get to know that before you complete your ILP. Your lead will let you know. It is an additional 15 days with extra assignments.
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swetha says:
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What would be d pattern of LAAP?? are there any chances to be terminated
Zim says:
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TCS gives you a number of chances before they decide to terminate you. Work hard now and during ILP and you wont come near LAAP!
Zim says:
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Work hard now and during ILP and you wont come near LAAP TCS gives you many chances before terminating you.
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heyy i m going for taining on 5th march to trivandrum n i need a leave from 22-24thmarch. i want to ask u dat will i have to take leave for 23rd n 24th wch is a saturday n sunday also or only for 22nd which is a friday? n wn i hav to give application for my leave..? will they surely allow leave bcz i hav n urgent piece of work?
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It is not advisable to take a leave during ILP. If you can complete it in Saturday and Sunday, then fine! If the work is that urgent, you might take a sick leave on Friday and be back on Sunday. It is risky as they might not approve the leave for Friday unless you are sick. Also, ask your batchmates to convey the reason to your ILP leads.
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KARTHIK says:
March 1, 2013 at 1:04 AM
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Hi, actually i want to get transfer from kol to hyd as my father is ill..but RMG is not considering my reqst, so what can i do now???
Zim says:
March 13, 2013 at 6:24 PM
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All you can do now is look for a swap partner or a project in Hyderabad!
shina says:
March 4, 2013 at 12:40 PM
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hey zim!!!i just got placed in tcs thru oncampus i.e.m 2013 batch passout.so whn wl i get my joining letter??
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Zim says:
March 13, 2013 at 6:23 PM
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5-8 months after passing out.
mohit says:
March 5, 2013 at 12:14 AM
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hey zim plz answer my queriesi m joining tcs trivandrum in march 1)wt r d subjects v need to study in pat..? 2)hw many boys vil b sharing d room in d hostel..?wt is d system fr bedding..?do v need 2 take our mattresses..? 3.is it necessary to take a laptop vid us?i dnt hv one.. 4.is tcs goin to pay fr d food ..and vil it b available in d campus? 5.hw much vil b our pay during and after ilp? 6.are dere any chances to get bak d posting at new delhi ,parliament street centre..?are d projects good dere? 7.i am a non IT student..wt vl b my duration fr ilp..? pls help me..
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March 13, 2013 at 6:22 PM
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1) Read post http://zimslifeintcs.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/healthydownloads-and-aspire-materials/ 2) Twin sharing is only available. No bedding required. Just take a bedsheet with you and your own pillow cover if you have a problem with the provided covers. 3) It is necessary to have a laptop. If possible, also a good net connection dongle like Photon, Idea, Airtel.. 4) You have to pay for the food. Have enough cash with you for the first month. You will get food coupons/ Sodexo from the following month. 5) If you are provided accommodation, salary will range from 13-16k as HRA is 3000. 6) Once you have submitted your location preference, you cant change it and you have to accept what TCS gives you. You can try for a transfer (it is difficult to get without valid reasons) or wait for 2 years after which you can ask for a location change. 7) For everyone, the duration of ILP is same..ie. somewhere around 80 days.
sri lakshmi says:

March 6, 2013 at 11:56 PM
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Hi Zim, it is worth reading ur blog. u r doing really a good work.
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work. i was recruited on nov 2012 and would receive my JL this december. Im frm ECE, and have certifications in C++,Unix/shellscripting. by the time i receive my JL what else certifications can i do? Do the certifications need to be from some reputed institutions? does the C++, unix stream is alone sufficient??
Zim says:
March 13, 2013 at 1:55 AM
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To get a stream of your choice, you need a certification. Try to take JAVA tuition/ courses (coz JAVA is there in Aspire) and get an SCJP/ OCJP certification. Since JAVA courses (especially the ones provided by NIIT) are so expensive, join a tuition where the teacher has been teaching JAVA for years and help students attempt the SCJP/ OCJP exam. Producing an SCJP certificate on the first day of joining will earn you a JAVA stream as well as help you get projects faster after ILP. A great book for preparing for SCJP can also be downloaded from this link http://zimslifeintcs.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/47791268kathy-sierra-bert-bates-scjpnew.pdf .. At the same time, follow Aspire and learn whatever there is in it. Also go through my post http://zimslifeintcs.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/healthydownloads-and-aspire-materials/ Best of luck
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varun says:
March 8, 2013 at 12:09 PM
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hello i wanted to know about internet option in the hostel.. i suppose we need to carry our net connect.. does reliance net connect coverage is good there or i should buy a vodafone or airtel..
Zim says:
March 13, 2013 at 1:40 AM
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Go for Tata Photon. Airtel is expensive, I guess! That depends on which location you are in. In Trivandrum, people preferred Photon and Idea though I used BSNL 3G.
Ravi Teja says:

March 8, 2013 at 5:21 PM
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hi,
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i was hired under EIS division. What does the EIS ILP consists of?I am from ECE background.Will my area of interest is considered for that?
Priyank says:
March 15, 2013 at 4:09 AM
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hi, Im selected in TCS thru campus drive..joining may be in Sept-13.Im preparing for CAT-13.Last few months are important for CAT preparation n ILP would be going on around then.Is it possible to take a months leave on medical grounds?
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March 24, 2013 at 11:50 PM
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no leaves are permitted during ILPeither you take it or leave it sort of situation..if you take a months leave, theyll put you in another ILP batch anyway.
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ATUL says:
March 23, 2013 at 4:35 PM
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HEY IM NON CS BUT I GOT JAVA BUT IM VERY GOOD IN MECHANICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE. CANT I GET EIS MY CORE STREAM BECAUSE IM FACING ALOTS OF PROBLEMS. PLS HELP ME !!!
Zim says:
March 24, 2013 at 11:53 PM
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It is not possible to change. You can only talk to your RMG about the type of projects you want. They can help you out best regarding these queries.
radhika says:
March 24, 2013 at 12:48 AM
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hii zim i know its a very late question but please give an honest answer yari have no idea of even the minimum basics of c,c+,java etc(pls dont ask how i graduated in comp. and got into tcs.gods grace)..i never thought of taking up
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tcs until 10 days back due to which i dint do any ground work ,,,i just hurriedly did the aspie quizzez through copyingi am newly married ..actually i am into management..after marriage and little time issues i suddenly took up the decision of tcsMy ILP at hyd begins from 25th march(i.e)day after tomarow..i have no idea of even basics do u think i can survivei only have comunication skills and negattive level of technical skill.will i be thrown outis coding very much essential to survive tcs ilp? has anyone been thrown out of LAAP?.
Zim says:
March 25, 2013 at 12:03 AM
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First thing iscalm downI have had batchmates who didnt know C of coding and they survived. ILP will teach you what you need to learn so have an open mind to learn and be sincere. Leads will start teaching from the very basics coz they know that not everyone is accustomed to programming languages. You will find many people like you. Be attentive in the sessions, ask doubts and dont be ashamed or shy. You wont learn unless you ask. Take up the concepts, take books from the library, Google doubts, ask for help from batchmates/roomies/ partner and practice after you go back to the hostel. Revise what you have learned that day. Make notes. Programming is all about knowing the logic. Syntax is like grammar.
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You just use it to help the computer understand what you want it to do. All of us know that 2+2= 4 but how do you feed it into the computer?? By writing a program. The way you can feed it can be in any language but the concept of 2+2 is your logic. You only need to use your head there. So, be cool and study well. Dont be disappointed if you get Remedial. It means extra assignments and extra time which will be good for you. If you cant clear Remedials on the 55th day of ILP or cant clear exit interviews, youll get LAAP. But people rarely get it. Best of luck. Feel free to come back and post your doubts once you join. I hope you have an enjoyable ILP!
Suman says:
March 30, 2013 at 12:42 PM
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i had visited this blog. and got benefited from many questions and answers. Thanks very much for this blog site! plss, answer me these questions .. 1. i know netbeans and GUI programming in JAVA at very beginner level. Will this create an advantage when i join tcs ? 2. after ilp completion, i.e in reserve bench till i get a a project, would i be provided the variable pay allowance ?? 3. if i go to office from my home itself, and then if i get the HRA, the amount will be saved, so will i get the HRA, if i accommodate from my home itself ???? 4. during the training period, will i be able to re-structure the
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bouquet of benefits ?? 5. does tcs (probably, tcs kolkata, tcs bangalore, tcs trivandrum, tcs hyderabad) pay the bouquet of benefits to its employees as they promise in the offer letter ?????
Zim says:
July 30, 2013 at 12:44 AM
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1) Netbeans and all will be useful only when you join a project after ILP. Before that, these will be helpfulhttp://zimslifeintcs.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/healthydownloads-and-aspire-materials/ 2) Youll get salary on bench. Just dont be on bench for too long..or your confirmation will be delayed and you wont get performance bonus! 3) Just get a rent slip of your house or a printout stating your name, address, signature, rent from march this year to april next year (financial year) signed by the landlord/owner and his address and submit it for tax reduction. 4) yes, BoB is there for us. In fact, your house rent question is our TRLP. We do it every financial year to reduce tax. Other than that, food coupons and all that are there. Youll come to know little by little.
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Moumita says:
March 31, 2013 at 4:16 PM
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hello zimm..bfore i join tcs, m being recruited from a c grade college, 2013 pass out batch, plzz answer me a few questions..this blog is very beneficial a) does tcs provide all benefits and incentives at recession or when the company is not good in performance ?? b) many say, that all IT companies hires freshers and then sacks out after 2 years if performance falls, is TCS also of that category ?? c) m not so good at communication skills, but fair, my English is not so good, but i can speak it fine , but has grammatical mistakes sometimes,they are not severe grammatical mistakes, Will it create problems at company ???? d) i can learn greatly, but it takes little bit of spoon-feeding , in ILP would they make me clarify doubts on hand , by spoon-feeding if situation comes ?? e) recently i heard that HCL technologies gave offer letters but before joining, they are rejecting the offer letters, instead they are saying it as an letter of intent and they are planning for a test again and then giving appointments to those who passed the tests i am hving fear that since i am from a C grade college, if my offer gets rejected and the etc, etc etc.. Will tcs ever do that ? f) how are appraisals done in tcs?
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Zim says:
July 30, 2013 at 12:51 AM
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1) I dont have an idea about recession in TCS but I like TCS for its safety. I have heard cases where TCS sacked employees due to recession. But if you are a good and promising candidate, they wont sack you. 2) After 2 years, you will be experienced and 2 years is a lot for learning work. And even people with 5 years experience get D band (lowest performance band). That depends on a lot of things including project budget, politics etc. 3) Please read newspapers and listen to news to improve communication skills, vocabulary, grammar and spelling This is boring but the best way!
4) ILP wont spoon feed you. If you have doubts, discuss with the tech lead, friends and classmates. Also if you think you need special help, feel free to approach your technical lead for help. 5) My friends from Grade C colleges got JL with me, although their joining was 3 months after mine..but they are in projects nowdont worry. But that doesnt mean that you stop looking for other jobs. 6) We have two appraisal cycles. H1 and H2. Final anniversary appraisal is the one that you get after
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1 year in TCS. H2 appraisal is another kind in which you get bands from A-D. This decides your increment. Getting a D means decrease in salary. I hope I could help!
Mohit Kumar says:

April 1, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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Hello sir i am from upstrem hydrocarbon exploration branch. tcs come to university of petroleum and enrgy studies for recruitment of upstream oil and gas engineer and i and my friend got selected. during interview i asked about my work and profile in tcs then they told me that you will work on your domain like well planning, geophysics, well logging etc. But as in offer letter it was the post of assistant system engineer trainee and the whole ilp is related to programming part. As we are from a non cs branch and having our specialization in geology and geophysics. we do not have knowledge about programming. can u please suggest to us that after ilp what type of project will be assigned to us. is those project will be related to our core oil and gas, hydrocarbon exploration. geophysics etc field or from other sector projects. now we are very confused about that if will not get any project or job in our domain field then how we will survive. sir please suggest me an better idea and clear my confusion about the joining of upstream student of non cs branch.
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Zim says:
July 30, 2013 at 12:34 AM
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Do subjects in ASPIRE sincerely. Aspire is TCSs online learning portal, based on which youll have an exam on the 2nd day of joining. No need to be tense. Please go through http://zimslifeintcs.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/healthydownloads-and-aspire-materials/ to know more about what topics you have to do. Take help, join a course on a programming language like JAVAJ2EE and grasp the subject. Give it time and work hard. Trust me, you can do it. Thats the most concise suggestion that I can give!
vishi says:
April 10, 2013 at 10:58 AM
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i just recieved a mail from tcs regaring the certificate tracker what is it all abt?as in what all details we hav to submit over there?
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Arijit Roy says:

April 18, 2013 at 10:13 AM
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Hi, I am 2012 Passout(B.Tech Mechanical)..I was supposed to join TCS on 11th March 2013 at TrivandrumSuddenly on 2nd March I was detected with Jaundice and my health condition became criticalI mailed all my medical reports,Marksheets n all other docs that were asked to ilp.support@tcs.com and to my HR at Trivandrum. I was recruited for EIS domain and that was confirmed to me by TCS by a mail. Till now I havent received any new joining date. Can u pl tell me whether or not they cnsider these cases?n ilp.support is really v slowso who else mite be able to help me??Plz helpm lot tensed n worriedfeeling helpless..
Zim says:
July 30, 2013 at 12:27 AM
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Please keep calling up your coordinator from time to time to know the status. Also, talk to the ilp support. Bug them and they will listen.
Janu says:
May 12, 2013 at 1:56 PM
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Hey zim hello! your post nd replies are reaally very helpful!im from ece backgrount i got into tcs in 2013 Im yet to receive my joining letter!(i got offer letter in the month of september).what certification courses would you suggest for frehsers from ece background before ILP..As there might be a gap of few months which courses should we join in these months?
Zim says:
July 30, 2013 at 12:37 AM
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Try to get into a JAVA-J2EE course and attempt OCJP exam if you want to get JAVA stream in ILP. Go for .NET course and certification if you like .NET. Study C++ if thats what you like. Other than that, please follow ASPIRE subjects. Please go throughhttp://zimslifeintcs.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/healthydownloads-and-aspire-materials/
Nishant says:
May 13, 2013 at 2:32 AM
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Hey hi Zim, Nice blog. Hats off to u. This is really helpful for the
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freshers like me.i m also going to suggest my frnds to follow this blog. I was selected in TCS as ASE in Sept 2012. i m pursuing b.e in automobile branch from oriental, Bhopal and will be an engineer in few day . I wanted have your guidelines on following things :1. when can we expect the joining this year.. will it be late like the previous year.???? 2. what about the preferences. i opted 1st for Delhi then Pune and then Kolkata. what are my chance of getting Delhi, my first preference? 3. What is the role of an automobile engineer in TCS.? Is joining TCS is a good decision for me? Will there be a proper growth for me or not? How can i compete with IT/ CS engineers? plz help me. i need ur guidelines Thanks in advance.. waiting for ur reply
Zim says:
July 30, 2013 at 12:25 AM
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1) joining letter can come anywhere between 3-5 months after passing out But that depends. 2) Delhi as posting location is highly probable. But dont underestimate Pune either.
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3) As an automobile engineer, IT job is definitely not for you. Tata motors is for you. Not Tata Consultancy Services, where you will sit behind a computer and write mails. But dont think that you cant cope up with IT engineers. If you work hard and open to learning anything, you can surpass them If you get a job in any automobile company (except Tata Motors) within your tenure in TCS, go for it. But, remember that if you run away from TCS before 2 years, you have to pay Rs. 50,000. If you run away without paying, you will be blacklisted and never get in any TATA company again. Thats why I said, Except Tata Motors accordingly. So, plan
Kapil Sharma says:

May 18, 2013 at 1:26 AM
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hello sir.i have got my ilp as trivandrum.is there any possible way that i can change it to somewhere else?please reply
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July 28, 2013 at 2:48 AM
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No..and why would you not want the best ILP training center?
Kapil says:
May 18, 2013 at 3:53 PM
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i have got trivandrum as my ilp.i want to change it to hyderabad.is it possible?one of my friend got hyderabad and wants to change it with me.
Zim says:
July 28, 2013 at 2:47 AM
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change in ILP location is not possible.
suhas says:
May 19, 2013 at 8:20 PM
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hi , they have given me the joining date as 19th august but i
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have my GRE exam on 22nd .is there any possibility that i can join on 23rd of the same month ? or any other solution?
Zim says:
July 28, 2013 at 2:47 AM
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I dont think theyll allow a change of dates.
Sevanti says:
May 20, 2013 at 8:07 PM
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zim! you are a life saver. the post has helped me a great deal. now i know what to prepare before my ilp, and what to expect after my joining. thanks a ton. may god bless you
vishnu says:
June 20, 2013 at 12:37 AM
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I hav got ilp at hyd frm july 2nd..is it necessary to carry a laptop to ilp centre??
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Zim says:
July 28, 2013 at 2:28 AM
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yes..very necessary
sonia says:
June 21, 2013 at 12:59 PM
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can u please tell me about the dress code at hyderabadas my ilp location is hyderabad.and about accomodation der
Zim says:
July 28, 2013 at 2:28 AM
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As dress code is same everywhere, please go through http://zimslifeintcs.wordpress.com/2012/02/04/prerequisitesfor-grooming/
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vignesh says:
June 25, 2013 at 1:58 PM
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I have entered cochin as my first preference.and chennai is second. Now i got mail from Tcs that for me ILP commence from December 2013. Now Can i change the first preference to chennai? I dont like to work in cochin. Help me
vignesh says:
June 25, 2013 at 1:59 PM
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I have entered cochin as my first preference.and chennai is second. Now i got mail from Tcs that for me ILP commence from December 2013. Now Can i change the first preference to chennai? I dont like to work in cochin. Help me please!!
Zim says:
July 28, 2013 at 2:15 AM
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Im afraid you cant change it now. You can request during ILP or ask for a transfer in Cochin.
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rani says:
June 26, 2013 at 4:34 PM
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im an IT student, so is it necessary to do java certification bcz im good at java and one more thing is that will i get java stream if i didnt do certification
Zim says:
July 28, 2013 at 2:06 AM
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A JAVA certification will be beneficial from now onward till your project days. You wont get JAVA stream without an OCJP certification.
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June 28, 2013 at 7:34 PM
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hi zim, Do you get to know your joining location just after giving your ilp-pat or at the end of ilp ?
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waiting for you reply..
Zim says:
July 8, 2013 at 2:41 PM
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After the PAT exam.
Nina says:
July 1, 2013 at 4:20 PM
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hey zim, I heard that the hostel accommodation in trivandrum for tcs is co-ed. Is there anyway i can change hostels? Please can u tell me the list of all the hostels available in trivandrum tcs facility and whether they are co-ed or not ?
Zim says:
July 8, 2013 at 2:41 PM
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Only TCS Executive hostel is co-ed,but your roomies will be girls only. You cant change accommodation without a valid reason. Dont worry. It will be fine.
Nina says:
July 11, 2013 at 1:30 AM
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Thank you
Nishant says:
July 8, 2013 at 4:54 PM
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does delhi has ilp center?? i have given my first preference as delhi? is there any chance of getting delhi
sonia says:
July 10, 2013 at 1:30 PM
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hey, if the ration card is in local language then will it be ok..as a address proof ?
Zim says:
July 28, 2013 at 2:08 AM
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Make sure you choose an address proof that your address in English. Like passport, telephone bill, electricity bill etc.
John says:
July 11, 2013 at 1:34 AM
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hi.. when do we know which hostel we wud be accomodated in ? im in trivandrum tcs for ilp.
Zim says:
July 28, 2013 at 2:03 AM
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Youll get accommodation details in your mail a week before joining. In case you dont receive the mail 4-5 days before joining, please call up your ILP coordinator.
Ghufran says:
July 23, 2013 at 8:04 PM
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Thanks for your Answers, but i want to know that just after the iLP will i get some days free or i have to go to the posting locations just after the completion of ILP.?
Zim says:
July 28, 2013 at 1:54 AM
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You will have 4-5 days in between. In some cases, people dont even get that.
mak says:
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August 7, 2013 at 2:29 AM
how good is ilp ,hyderabad ,i mean from all possible prospectives i gave my preferrence as mumbai ,delhi and banflore ..is it possible my base branch stays mumbai? #uraphilanthropistbydway
Zim says:
August 8, 2013 at 4:23 AM
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yesand Hyderabad is also good and its also strict, as far as Ive heard!
vishi says:
August 12, 2013 at 6:58 PM
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hey zim,my college is a C grade one.when will i be getting my joining tentatively?n how much tym bfr joining,we get the joining letter?
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