Fellow Programme in Management
The Fellow Programme in Management (non-residential) is designed to cater to the scholarly needs of working business executives. It prepare executives for careers in management teaching and research, as well as in management practice, consulting and development. Therefore, executives aspiring for the FPM (non-residential) Programme should be willing to devote time and energy that the Programme requires. Classes will normally be held during weekends or in the evening. The course work in first year will be completed in three terms, which are equivalent to approximately nine months.
MDI’s Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education, Government of India and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to a PhD degree of an Indian University. The Fellow Programme in Management encourages rigorous interdisciplinary re-search in contemporary areas of management.
Since its inception in 1999, MDI’s Fellow Programme has been growing steadily, both in numbers, as well as its contribution to the reservoir of knowledge. Seminars, presentations, discussion forums and informal knowledge-sharing sessions throughout the year keep research scholars intellectually stimulated with peers and faculty. MDI’s Fellow Programme encourages research in current and contemporary areas of interest in management. The primary purpose of our Fellow Programme is to develop scholars who will stretch the boundaries of management thought and will also impact contemporary management practices in real time.
The FPM Scholars at MDI have access to a state-of-the-art library, which has a large and diverse collection of books and journals. In addition, MDI subscribes to prominent online journals databases such as ABI/INFORM (ProQuest), Business Source Complete (EBSCO), Elsevier’s Energy Collection, Elsevier’s Business & Man-agement Journals Collection, IGI Online Journals Collection, JSTOR, Emerald Insight, ProQuest’s Disserta-tions & Theses database, Psych ARTICLES (APA), and SAGE Humanities & Social Science Collection.
Admission process for MDI FPM programme is as below:
- Candidates are required to take Standard Tests like CAT/ GMAT/GRE/ UGC-JRF/GATE and apply through these tests. However, for full-time two-year PGP alumni from MDI, IIMs, XLRI & FMS standard test scores may be waived off.
- The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview either online or offline in at MDI Gurgaon
- Based on the performance in academics, entrance exam, PI round, interest in research final selection will be made
The Fellow Programme in Management has to be completed within 4 years after the registration, which may be extended up to 7 years maximum (seven years) depending on the merit of the case and favorable review of work progress by the FPM Committee. The FPM Programme consists of two phases. The first phase of the Programme involves course work, followed by a Comprehensive Research Evaluation. The second phase requires scholars to work on their thesis, which involves the preparation of a thesis proposal, writing of the thesis, a final Viva Voce, an examination based on the thesis.
The student is required to take First Year courses of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). These courses are approximately of three months duration. Only after completion of PGDM level course work, can the student start with FPM level course work. Scholars who already hold an MBA degree are exempted from this course work requirement. Fellow-level courses consititute three levels General Core Courses, Area Core Courses and Elective Courses.
Applicants have to apply online by visiting the MDI Gurgaon website. They can click on the programme they wish to apply for and follow the instructions given on the website. Candidates have to make an online payment of Rs. 3000/- (Rupees Three Thousand Only) inclusive of 18% GST using Credit/Debit card/Net Banking.
Eligibility Criteria for MDI FPM (Non Residential) admission are as below:
- A master’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks (with first division) or equivalent grade point average recognized by AICTE /AIU with a Bachelor’s degree / equivalent qualification after com-pleting higher secondary schooling (10+2), Or Five year integrated Master’s Degree Programme in any discipline with at least 60% marks (with first division), obtained after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2), Or
- A minimum of 50% marks in 10th, 12th, and Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent CGPA along with Master’s degree with 60% (with first division).
- Candidates with gender diversity, PWD (person with a disability), EWS (Economically weaker section), or rural-urban diversity are encouraged to apply for the FPM programme.
- For FPM (Non-Residential), minimum age of 35 years and a minimum of 10 years of managerial work experience, preferable at senior-level, is required as on last date of application.
Based on the performance in academics, entrance exam, PI round, interest in research final selection will be made for MDI FPM programme.
MBA International Business (MBA-IB)
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The MBA (International Business) is the flagship 2 years full time residential management offered by IIFT. The programme is open for freshers as well as for graduates with quality work experience. The MBA (IB) is the foundational course for developing a competent cadre of business executives to meet the country’s growing requirements for trained personnel in the field of international management. MBA (IB) is a six trimester general management programme with a focus on international business. The programme aims at providing a comprehensive coverage incorporating all the important areas and disciplines relevant to international business activities. The syllabi for MBA (IB) compares favorably with the syllabi of some of the world’s best International Business Schools.
IIFT MBA IB aims at imparting professional education and training in modern management techniques for handling international business operations in a highly dynamic and competitive environment. Since the development in the international marketing on the one hand and the consequential impact of the same on India’s domestic market on the other, call for a professional approach and sensitivity to international business environment, the MBA (IB) exposes the participants to the challenges in the emerging competitive business environment in an increasingly globalized world.
The applicants should register and apply online for CAT exam at iimcat.ac.in and also separately apply for IIFT admission by making payment of requisite application fee
IIFT MBA Admission is through Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs. IIFT does not conduct anymore its own entrance exam. IIFT admission process has following steps:
Step-1: Register and Submit Application & Take CAT exam by making payment of requisite CAT registration fees
Step-2: Submit separate Application for IIFT Admission by making payment of IIFT application fee
Step-3: IIFT will Shortlist candidates for Extempore-GD-PI round based on CAT cut off and Gender Diversity. Following weightage will be awarded to different components in IIFT shortlisting process for PI round:
Step-4: Shortlisted candidates need to participate in IIFT Final Selection Round comprising Extempore, GD, PI, WAT
Step-5: Final Merit List of more than 300 students will be generated after completion of IIFT final selection round based on CAT score, PI round and various other attributes & weightages
IIFT offers a dynamic curriculum. It aims to familiarize the students with fundamental concepts of management, international business and trade. The course structure is in sync with international trade and business demand, industry requirements and expectations. It incorporates all the vital subject areas and disciplines relevant to global business, emphasizing on analytical and quantitative approach. The course is a combination of core subjects and a wide range of electives that cater to the changing dynamics of international business.
The curriculum of the MBA (International Business) gets validated both internally and externally in the purview of the changing global environment in International Business and the requirements of Management Education to meet these new challenges, on a continuous basis. The curriculum places emphasis on developing a global perspective on various issues and developing these skills for taking an integrated view on managerial problems and being able to adapt to changing situations.
Summer Internship, Port Visit and Social Awareness Programme involve field work. All these field work components are mandatory. In the second year, students undertake a Research Project of 3 credits based on their sectoral specialization. Key specialization areas are General Management and Strategy, Quantitative Techniques & Operations Management; Information Technology, Finance, Marketing, International Trade Operations & Logistics, Human Resources, Economics of Strategy. Each specialization area has four to twelve electives. Students are required to opt for 18 Electives. They can major in two functional areas (6 each) and minors (3) in any other functional areas or major in 3 functional areas.
The step by step process how to apply for IIFT MBA admission is shared below:
Step-1: The applicants should register and apply online for CAT exam at iimcat.ac.in by making requisite CAT registration fee of Rs.2500
Step-2: After completing CAT application, apply separately for MBA (IB) Admission at IIFT website applyadmission.net/IIFT2025.
Step-3: Make online payment of IIFT application fee of Rs.3000/-. ( For PwD/SC /ST/Transgender IIFT application fees is Rs.1500)
IIFT MBA Admission 2025 Last Date to Apply has been extended from November 23 to December 5, 2024.
- A recognized bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration in any discipline with 50% marks.
- The candidates appearing for a qualifying examination (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) are also eligible to apply
- No minimum or maximum age limit
- Taking CAT exam and scoring well is mandatory for Indian Nationals
The applicants should register and apply online for CAT exam at iimcat.ac.in and also separately apply for IIFT admission by making payment of requisite application fee
IIFT MBA Admission is through Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs. IIFT does not conduct anymore its own entrance exam. IIFT admission process has following steps:
Step-1: Register and Submit Application & Take CAT exam by making payment of requisite CAT registration fees
Step-2: Submit separate Application for IIFT Admission by making payment of IIFT application fee
Step-3: IIFT will Shortlist candidates for Extempore-GD-PI round based on CAT cut off and Gender Diversity. Following weightage will be awarded to different components in IIFT shortlisting process for PI round:
Step-4: Shortlisted candidates need to participate in IIFT Final Selection Round comprising Extempore, GD, PI, WAT
Step-5: Final Merit List of more than 300 students will be generated after completion of IIFT final selection round based on CAT score, PI round and various other attributes & weightages
IIFT Need Based Scholarship: Under this Scheme IIFT pays interest subsidy on Educational Loan for 27 months to the MBA (IB) students with family income less than Rs.6 lakhs, from the time the loan in taken from a Bank.
New Scholarship Scheme (NSS): It will cover 10% students with scholarship amounting to 20% of the tuition fee in all “Full-Time/Regular” batches of the degree courses offered by IIFT. The criteria would be “means-cum-merit” basis with 70% weightage to means, and 30% weightage to merit.
Scholarships to IPM students: The scholarship will be offered after completion of BBA and MBA.
Government of India Scholarships: Government of India offers various central and state level scholarships to students. As of now, central scholarships are available for Full-Time students of IIFT through NSP portal like Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education to the SC students; ST students; to students with benchmark disabilities; to OBC students; Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship to the students belonging to minority communities and other scholarships.
Exim Bank Scholarship: Exim Bank offers a scholarship for reserved category (SC/ST) students equivalent to the tuition fees paid in the first year of the two-year Full-Time MBA Programme in International Business, subject to a ceiling of Rs.3.5Lakh.
OPJEMS Scholarship: This merit based scholarship by OP Jindal Group, is given to MBA(IB) first year and second year students of Delhi campus. First ten toppers from 1st year and first ten toppers from 2nd Year will be nominated by the Institute. On the basis of online test and interview conducted by OP Jindal Group, selected students will be awarded an amount of Rs.1.50 lakhs as scholarship.
Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) offers 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). The five year IIFT Integrated MBA is a dual degree programme and leads to award of BBA+MBA. IIFT launched 5-Year Integrated MBA at its Kakinada campus in Andhra Pradesh in 2022. For IIFT IPM Admission, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade accepts score of IPMAT exam which is conducted by IIM Indore
The Five Year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) at IIFT-Kakinada aims at imparting managerial and decision making capabilities to young professionals along with integrating management education with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). In line with the New Education Policy 2020, with an early induction into the programme and a rigorous and holistic curriculum, the students will be able to demonstrate problem solving skills supported by appropriate analytical techniques and will use ethical and socially conscious judgment while analyzing business situations. Candidates successfully completing the course requirement of integrated programme in management would be awarded Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analytics) at the end of 3 years and Master of Business Administration (International Business) at the end of 5 years by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. Candidates opting for exit after completing the requirement of first three years, would be awarded Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analytics). The first three years of the IPM program would be based on semester system and the last two years would be based on the trimester system (as per the prevailing MBA course structure). Promotion from BBA (Business Analytics) to MBA (International Business) will be based on fulfilment of all academic requirements as per rules.
- IIFT IPM Admission is a two step process:
- The applicants should apply for IPMAT conducted by IIM Indore and also apply separately for IIFT IPM Admission
- IIFT will use score of IPMAT cut off for short-listing/selecting the candidates for its IPM programme
- For final selection in IIFT IPM Admission, IIFT will prepare Merit list for selection of the candidate on the basis of his/her IPMAT Score, Academic Profile of class 10th and Gender Diversity as per following weightage
IIFT offers a dynamic curriculum. It aims to familiarize the students with fundamental concepts of management, international business and trade. The course structure is in sync with international trade and business demand, industry requirements and expectations. It incorporates all the vital subject areas and disciplines relevant to global business, emphasizing on analytical and quantitative approach. The course is a combination of core subjects and a wide range of electives that cater to the changing dynamics of international business.
IIFT IPM curriculum for the first three years is based on the combination of courses on Business Analytics, Foundation (Management), Humanities and Professional Enrichment. Professional enrichment is a combination of Ability Enhancement, Skill Enhancement and Creativity. The curriculum comprises of approximately 150 credits in total for the first three years. While the last 2 years of MBA-IB at IIFT is of 120 credits.
You need to take following steps to apply for IIFT IPM Admission:
- Apply Online for IPMAT conducted by IIM Indore at iimidr.ac.in
- IPMAT Registration & Application Fees is Rs.4130/-
- Apply Online for IIFT IPM Admission separately
- IIFT IPM Application Fees is Rs.2000/-
IIFT IPM Eligibility is as below
- Candidates should have passed 10+2/XII/HSC examination in arts/commerce/science stream or equivalent with 60% (55% for candidates from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) or more
- Students appearing in class 12 this year are also eligible to apply
- The candidate must have passed class 10th examination with 60% (55% for candidates from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) or more
- A key component of IIFT IPM eligibility is that the candidates must have studied Mathematics/ Business Mathematics as a subject in class 12 (+2 level). This is a mandatory part of IIFT IPM Eligibility criterion
- A candidate should be not more than of 20 years of age.
- As IIFT accepts IPMAT exam conducted by IIM Indore for IPM admission the candidate should apply and appear in IPMAT conducted by IIM Indore.
IIFT IPM Admission is a two step process:
The applicants should apply for IPMAT conducted by IIM Indore and also apply separately for IIFT IPM Admission
IIFT will use score of IPMAT cut off for short-listing/selecting the candidates for its IPM programme
For final selection in IIFT IPM Admission, IIFT will prepare Merit list for selection of the candidate on the basis of his/her IPMAT Score, Academic Profile of class 10th and Gender Diversity as per following weightage
IIFT Need Based Scholarship: Under this Scheme IIFT pays interest subsidy on Educational Loan for 27 months to the MBA (IB) students with family income less than Rs.6 lakhs, from the time the loan in taken from a Bank.
New Scholarship Scheme (NSS): It will cover 10% students with scholarship amounting to 20% of the tuition fee in all “Full-Time/Regular” batches of the degree courses offered by IIFT. The criteria would be “means-cum-merit” basis with 70% weightage to means, and 30% weightage to merit.
Scholarships to IPM students: The scholarship will be offered after completion of BBA and MBA.
Government of India Scholarships: Government of India offers various central and state level scholarships to students. As of now, central scholarships are available for Full-Time students of IIFT through NSP portal like Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education to the SC students; ST students; to students with benchmark disabilities; to OBC students; Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship to the students belonging to minority communities and other scholarships.
Exim Bank Scholarship: Exim Bank offers a scholarship for reserved category (SC/ST) students equivalent to the tuition fees paid in the first year of the two-year Full-Time MBA Programme in International Business, subject to a ceiling of Rs.3.5Lakh.
OPJEMS Scholarship: This merit based scholarship by OP Jindal Group, is given to MBA(IB) first year and second year students of Delhi campus. First ten toppers from 1st year and first ten toppers from 2nd Year will be nominated by the Institute. On the basis of online test and interview conducted by OP Jindal Group, selected students will be awarded an amount of Rs.1.50 lakhs as scholarship.
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)
The two-year Post-graduate Programme in Management (PGP) at IIM Indore is a full-time residential course for graduates from all disciplines who wish to choose a career in management. The PGP Programme at IIM Indore is highly ranked one. With the enactment of “The Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017” on January 24, 2017, IIM Indore is now empowered with the legal authority to award MBA degrees. The programme is also recognized by the Association of Indian Universities and is considered now an M.B.A. Degree programme.
In the second year of PGP, electives give participants a deeper understanding of different functional areas and enable them to specialize in areas of their choice. The participants are encouraged to select courses in specific domains such as Analytics, Ecom./IT/ITES, BFS, FMCG, Insurance and Infrastructure. The emphasis is on the application of knowledge gained, in the form of projects, group exercises and case discussions. Guest lectures and workshops further enrich their learning.
IIM Indore offers wide range of specializations to choose from the nine management areas viz. Economics, Finance & Accounting, Information systems, Marketing, Organization behavior & Human Resources, Operation management & Quantitative Techniques, Strategy, Communications, Humanities & Social Sciences.
Application process for admission at IIM Indore opens with the start of CAT registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. There is no need to apply and pay separately for IIM Indore Admission
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA at IIM Indore is through CAT. The selection of the candidates for admission to the PGP at IIM Indore is a two-step process.
In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Personal Interview (PI) round from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. Detailed Admission process is as below:
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for PI round which is conducted in many cities
- Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
- After the PI round, IIM Indore will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Indore to successful candidates.
- The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in PI round, academics, diversity, work experience among others
- Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date.
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The Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management at IIM Indore aims to groom participants into competent professional managers with a capacity to learn and adapt to national and international environment. In the first year, students are offered core courses in management. Skill Development Courses including Communication, Leadership, Spreadsheet Modeling, Entrepreneurial Orientation, Innovation and Design Thinking and Sustainability are taught in a workshop-based format
Students visit a company once a week in the first year of the Programme. They are required to carry out a study on various industries and key players in the industry. IIM Indore students participate in a wide range of extra and co-curricular activities which include IRIS (The Annual Management & Cultural Festival) and Utsaha (Rural Marketing Fair). Rural immersion programme is conducted to enable the participants to understand the social context in which organizations work and exist.
In the second year, new curriculum features a large number of domain concentrations which consist of both regular courses taught by industry faculty and workshop courses taught by industry practitioners. The Programme has a unique matrix based structure wherein participants take 10% credits in ‘Industry Vertical Courses’ and 10% credits in ‘Functional Area Courses’ in addition to the general management credits.
IIM Indore conducts Himalaya outbound programme for PGP-II students to motivate them to perform in an unfamiliar ambience and work as a team. IIM Indore has exchange tie-ups with several prestigious international business schools. A large number of students visit these business schools and complete one semester there
An initiative to blend theory and practice is the hiring of professors of practice, which allows industry professionals with 15-20 years of experience to become a part of the IIM Indore full-time faculty. IIM Indore offers participant-centered approach to management education.
Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam. On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Indore MBA and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Indore admission is submitted. You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Indore Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Indore website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password
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- IIM Indore Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission.
Application process for admission at IIM Indore opens with the start of CAT registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. There is no need to apply and pay separately for IIM Indore Admission
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA at IIM Indore is through CAT. The selection of the candidates for admission to the PGP at IIM Indore is a two-step process.
In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Personal Interview (PI) round from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. Detailed Admission process is as below:
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for PI round which is conducted in many cities
- Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
- After the PI round, IIM Indore will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Indore to successful candidates.
- The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in PI round, academics, diversity, work experience among others
- Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date.
Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)
The EPGP is structured to prepare executives for transformational leadership positions. During the intense one-year programme, they will work towards developing a deeper understanding of various facets of management and hone their managerial skills. The programme is spread over five academic terms in IIM Indore campus and one International Immersion module at one of the top-ranking international university. The first three terms (mostly composed of core courses) focus on laying the foundation for the specialisation through a bundle of electives offered in the other terms. An international module provides an opportunity to develop an understanding of the global business environment and an ability to operate in a multicultural environment. The last two terms are mostly electives and other experiential learning.
The final admission to IIM Indore EPGP programme is based on the requirements of the programme. All matters pertaining to admission into the EPGP at IIM Indore is governed by the decisions taken by the Admissions Committee. Candidates will be short listed based on their profile and entrance exam score and final selection will be made based on various parameters as below:
Short-listing of candidates for the interview will be done on the basis of GMAT/GRE/CAT score and/or any other criteria as decided by the Admissions Committee for that academic year.
Shortlisted candidates shall appear for the Personal Interview (PI).
- Interviews of shortlisted candidates will be conducted in offline/online mode through the Zoom application depending on the situation.
- IIM Indore also expects a consistent and minimum performance in the different parameters of Personal Interview (PI), which will be decided by the Admissions Committee. Candidates not meeting the minimum performance in any of PI parameters will not be considered for the next stage of the selection process.
- Only the candidates satisfying the requirements mentioned above will be considered for the final selection. The merit list will be generated based on Composite Score (CS) as mentioned in Table–1 and the provisional admission offers will be made.
EPGP consists of six segments, which are Orientation – Online HBS courses are offered to the students; Core Curriculum; Industry Consulting Module; International Immersion; Advanced Analytics Workshop; Elective courses; Simulation based learning. Normally the six terms are structured as mentioned above.
The pedagogy will be a judicious mix of lectures, case discussions, project work, term papers, role-play, seminar presentations, assignments, management games, and simulations.
Application form is available at IIM Indore admission portal. Eligible candidates should apply online before the last date. Make sure about your eligibility criteria before applying for admission
The programme is open to all nationalities. The Candidate must qualify on following eligibility criteria:
- 50% in four-year Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, Or 50% in three-year Bachelor’s Degree with 50% in Master’s Degree Or 50% in Five-year Integrated Programme / other programmes of similar duration.
- A valid GMAT/GRE/CAT score- The GMAT and GRE score should be within 5 years from the date of the application deadline. The CAT score should be within 2 years from application deadline.
- Minimum 5 years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional experience after graduation as on the application deadline date
- Only full-time paid work experience after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree is accepted
- Training/project work done as an integral part of any curricular requirement is not considered
The final admission to IIM Indore EPGP programme is based on the requirements of the programme. All matters pertaining to admission into the EPGP at IIM Indore is governed by the decisions taken by the Admissions Committee. Candidates will be short listed based on their profile and entrance exam score and final selection will be made based on various parameters as below:
Short-listing of candidates for the interview will be done on the basis of GMAT/GRE/CAT score and/or any other criteria as decided by the Admissions Committee for that academic year.
Shortlisted candidates shall appear for the Personal Interview (PI).
- Interviews of shortlisted candidates will be conducted in offline/online mode through the Zoom application depending on the situation.
- IIM Indore also expects a consistent and minimum performance in the different parameters of Personal Interview (PI), which will be decided by the Admissions Committee. Candidates not meeting the minimum performance in any of PI parameters will not be considered for the next stage of the selection process.
- Only the candidates satisfying the requirements mentioned above will be considered for the final selection. The merit list will be generated based on Composite Score (CS) as mentioned in Table–1 and the provisional admission offers will be made.
Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the 21st Batch of PGPMX commencing August 2024. For admission notification, please refer to the above link. You can use the navigation on the left for more details or download the brochure on the right.
IIM Indore PGPX is two-year, alternate weekend Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (PGPMX). Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree awarded to participants on successful completion of the programme.
Classes are conducted at IIM Indore’s Powai, Mumbai Campus. The Curriculum and rigour are similar to regular 2-year PGP. Distinguished Faculty from IIM Indore and industry will be teaching the programme. The programme entails International Immersion Programme. The programme offers Opportunity to network with peers from diverse industries
At PGPMX you will Meet, interact, and learn from a distinguished peer group who are high-performers in their own organizations, Develop interpersonal awareness and the ability to work in teams, Learn to anticipate, assess, and respond to opportunities and problems from the standpoint of the organization as a whole.
Utilize your knowledge in your functional area to better understand its strategic implication on the organization. Develop the ability to create strategic and tactically integrated plans to achieve organizational goals. Develop capabilities in analysing and redesigning organizations and in leading and managing people through change. Learn to harness the collective strength of an organization. Develop awareness of global factors affecting business.
Admission to IIM Indore PGPMX programme will be based on the candidate’s performance in the Aptitude Test and Interview to be conducted by IIM Indore on specified dates. The Aptitude Test will be held in the first half of the day on the specified date. It will be followed by Interviews. While interviews of some candidates will be held on the same day of the Aptitude Test, others will be invited for interviews on other dates announced for the interviews. Candidates are advised to keep themselves free on all the dates announced for the Aptitude Test and interview.
Admission Offers will be made to candidates based on the overall performance in the Aptitude Test and interview, within a week of the conclusion of interviews. The Admission Offer letters will be sent through email. The candidates are, therefore, advised to check their emails regularly after the interviews are completed.
Candidates who are offered admission to PGPMX will be required to accept the Admission Offer in the prescribed format, within the date specified in the Admission Offer Letter. The format will be sent with the Offer of Admission.
The candidates will be required to submit a duly filled in and signed Registration Form on the date of registration. More details about registration will be sent along with the Admission Offer Letter.
The PGPMX comprises of a rigorous curriculum, exposes participants to experiential learning, and provides avenues for creative collaborations with their peers, faculty, and their organizations. The PGPMX is similar in content and rigor to our regular Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) and the classes are facilitated and taught by the same faculty. The objective of the programme is to provide participants with a platform to enhance their knowledge base, and hone their skills and competencies to grow higher in their career and to be a leader in their organizations.
The PGPMX innovative approach, need-based curriculum, powerful experiential learning, and experienced faculty deliver an integrated learning experience that is powerful enough to make a positive impact on the managerial career of the participants by maintaining high academic standards that is not just career-altering, but life-changing.
Academic input is delivered through two types of courses: core courses and elective courses. Core courses (Term 1 to 3) are compulsory for all participants. They provide participants with the fundamental conceptual knowledge, analytical skills and techniques, contextual understanding, environmental awareness and overall perspective, which serve as the base for the programme. The elective courses, which are offered in the second year (Term 4 to 6), give participants a deeper understanding of different functional areas and enable them to specialize in areas of their choice.
The application should be submitted online at the IIM Indore PGPMX admission website. Step by step process how to apply for admission is given below:
Step 1: Submission of Application:
All interested candidates should fill out the online application form. After submission of the form, an acknowledgement with a system-generated Application Number will be sent to the email address provided. Login credentials with edit rights will also be provided to candidates in the same email. Candidates may edit their application form until the last date for submission of application form. Candidates are advised to save a copy of their application form after submission.
Incomplete application forms will not be considered. Candidates must complete all parts of the Application Form or explain in the form why a part has not been completed. This is important to be considered for admission to the program.
Step 2: Make Payment of Application Fee:
Candidates should pay the application fee of INR 5000/- online within one working day of submitting the online application form. Applications without payment of application fee will not be considered. The application fee is non-refundable.
The IIM Indore two-year, alternate weekend Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives PGPMX, offered in Mumbai, is uniquely designed for working executives and entrepreneurs, who would like to take the opportunity to become transformational leaders and innovative solution creators in their respective organizations, but find it difficult to pursue a full-time programme in management. PGPMX is designed to provide flexibility to working executives to be engaged in their respective professions and at the same time to upgrade their knowledge . Successful completion of the Programme would lead to the award of Master of Business Administration degree. PGPMX Eligibility criteria have following key requirements for admission:
- The candidate must have A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
- The percentage of marks obtained at the bachelor’s degree or the preceding degree should be minimum 50 or equivalent CGPA.
- Completed at least 5 years of full time managerial/professional experience after bachelor’s degree as on the last date for submission of applications.
- The programme is open to all nationalities.
- Candidate should appear in Aptitude Test & Interview
Admission to IIM Indore PGPMX programme will be based on the candidate’s performance in the Aptitude Test and Interview to be conducted by IIM Indore on specified dates. The Aptitude Test will be held in the first half of the day on the specified date. It will be followed by Interviews. While interviews of some candidates will be held on the same day of the Aptitude Test, others will be invited for interviews on other dates announced for the interviews. Candidates are advised to keep themselves free on all the dates announced for the Aptitude Test and interview.
Admission Offers will be made to candidates based on the overall performance in the Aptitude Test and interview, within a week of the conclusion of interviews. The Admission Offer letters will be sent through email. The candidates are, therefore, advised to check their emails regularly after the interviews are completed.
Candidates who are offered admission to PGPMX will be required to accept the Admission Offer in the prescribed format, within the date specified in the Admission Offer Letter. The format will be sent with the Offer of Admission.
The candidates will be required to submit a duly filled in and signed Registration Form on the date of registration. More details about registration will be sent along with the Admission Offer Letter.
Doctoral Programme in Management
The Doctoral Programme at IIM Indore is a unique doctoral programme in management. It is designed to provide both breadth and depth of knowledge to doctoral participants in management. The programme has two-fold objective of enabling the participants to master the relevant methodological tools of management research on one hand, and the advancement of the current body of management knowledge on the other. The DPM track offers prospects of a career within academia or in (research) positions outside the academia world. Programme’s rigorous curriculum provides ample training for an academic career and gives participants the opportunity to make an indelible mark on the research activity in their respective field. The programme offers specialization in various areas of management. Candidate can choose one specialization out of them.
All DPM students are fully funded during the course of their study upto four years. DPM Learning goals include enabling the participants to understand the foundations of management, management research and relevant research methodologies; Enabling participants to create a perspective on existing body of management thought and contribute to it, To develop researchers with high ethical standards in research work, To understand the need and significance of various pedagogical tools used in management education and to be an effective communicator.
Candidates seeking admissions to the Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) of IIM Indore should submit their application online between the period end-November to mid-February and pay Rs.1000 towards application fee.
The candidates will be shortlisted (on the recommendation of the respective areas) on the based information provided in the application form. The selection process is as follows:
Stage 1: The candidates satisfying the academic eligibility criteria as mentioned above should submit their application online.
Stage 2: Based on the applications received, candidates satisfying Academic eligibility criteria and acceptable standard test the shortlisting will be done by the respective Areas and candidates will be called for Personal Interview (PI), to be conducted at IIM Indore during March / April
Stage 3: IIM Indore also expects a consistent and minimum performance in the different parameters of Personal Interview (PI), which will be decided by Admissions Committee. Candidates not meeting the minimum performance in any of PI parameters will not be considered for the next stage of the selection process i.e. Stage-4.
Stage 4: Final selection will be based on the requirements of the academic area to which the candidate has applied and an area-wise offer list will be prepared.
Only the candidates satisfying the requirements mentioned in earlier stages will be considered for the final selection. Category-wise and Academic Area-wise merit list will be generated based on the performance in the Personal Interviews and the provisional admission offers will be made.
All matters pertaining to admission into the DPM at IIM Indore is governed by the decisions taken by the Admissions Committee.
IIM Indore DPM programme follows rigorous curriculum with award of course wise credits for each course. On completion of the course work, the participants take the area comprehensive examination (ACE). The area comprehensive examination tests whether the participant has obtained a satisfactory level of knowledge in his/her field of specialization and whether he/she has satisfactorily integrated the various courses taken in the area.
After passing the comprehensive examination, the participant enters the thesis stage. Each participant will be advised by a Thesis Advisory Committee (comprising 3 or 4 faculty members). The participant first develops a thesis proposal, for which he/she identifies a thesis topic. The Thesis Advisory Committee [TAC] of the participant arranges a public seminar on the thesis proposal for the IIM Indore academic community. After approval of the thesis proposal the participant works closely with the TAC on his/her thesis. On completion of the thesis research, the participant gives a public seminar, submits the thesis and defends the same.
Candidates seeking admissions to the Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) of IIM Indore should submit their application online between the period end-November to mid-February, and pay the online non‐refundable/non-transferable application fee of Rs. 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only) + GST extra for General, NC-OBC and EWS category and Rs. 500/-(Rupees five hundred only) + GST extra for SC, ST, and PWD category.
Candidates belonging to NC‐OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PWD categories need to produce a valid certificate(s) in support of their reservation category. No change in the category will be entertained after submitting the application.
- A Candidates applying for IIM Indore DPM Admission must have Master’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade; or Postgraduate Diploma (2 years) with at least 60% aggregate marks or equivalent; or Professional qualifications CA, ICWA, CS with at least 50% marks; or 5 year
- integrated Master’s degree program in any discipline, with at least 60% marks or equivalent; or First Class/ equivalent Bachelor’s degree year/8 semesters).
- A minimum 60% marks in Secondary (Class X) and Senior Secondary (Class XII) is required.
- 5% Marks relaxation is given to SC, ST and PwD candidates
- Candidates who are in the final year of their qualifying programmes can also apply.
- The candidates who have applied on the basis of their bachelor’s or master’s
- degree will have to meet the eligibility criteria
- The equivalence of the foreign degree needs to be certified by the Association of
- Indian Universities.
- The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate
- must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher
- secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
- Acceptable Standard Test Scores are CAT, GRE, GMAT of last 5 years and JRF of last 3 years.
Currently the DPM students at IIM Indore are provided the fellowship grant/stipend of Rs.40,000/- (Rupees Forty Thousand only) per month during their course work (Term-I, II III, IV and V) and Rs. 45,000/- (Rupees Forty-Five Thousand only) per month after clearing the area comprehensive examination as per norms. The maximum duration for which they can get stipend would be 57 months (4 years and 9 months).
A Research Development Grant of Rs. 37,500/- per annum for 4 years is also provided to DPM students for supporting the research efforts and is subject to the norms of the programme. The Institute subsidizes expenses for presenting papers in National Conference subject to a ceiling of Rs. 30,000/- per year with a provision that from second year onwards for attending n number of conference per year but subject to a cap for Rs.30,000/- per year. For International Conferences, the Institute subsidizes expenses subject to a ceiling of Rs. 2 lakhs with a provision of attending a maximum of two International Conferences plus International Doctoral Colloquium or International Professional Development Workshop during the entire period of the programme but not beyond five years
The DPM participant is entitled for free boarding and lodging on campus. Since the DPM is a full-time residential programme, bachelor accommodation is provided to all the participants in the Institute’s hostel on campus. Limited accommodation for married participants may be available on the campus on payment basis (subject to availability and other applicable rules of HS&A).
Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
Launched by IIM Indore in 2011, the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) is the first of its kind in India. The programme has been accredited by the AMBA London (4th and 5th Year). It is a unique and creative programme meant for young students with managerial and leadership aspirations. Through the IPM, IIM Indore seeks to attract young students, and mould them as outstanding leaders through a world-class education.
IIM Indore IPM is a Dual Degree Programme – BBA+MBA which you can pursue after passing class 12 and without appearing in CAT exam after completing 3 years of BBA degree. The Exit option from IPM program is available after completion of 3 years with Bachelor of Arts (Foundations of Management) degree awarded by IIM Indore.
IIM Indore IPM admission process has 5 steps. The students will undergo a rigorous IIM Indore IPM selection process to get admission into IIM Indore IPM
Step 1-Register and Apply for IPMAT: You need to register and apply for IPMAT exam which includes the IIM Indore IPM application form fee. The registration and application form is available at iimidr.ac.in/academic-programmes/five-year-integrated-programme-in-management-ipm
Step 2: Appear in Entrance Exam IPMAT: All the applicants have to appear in the IIM Indore IPMAT entrance examination. The exam tests the applicant’s aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English and Mathematics
Step 3: Shortlist for IIM Indore Selection Process: Those who clear the IPMAT exam cut offs will be shortlisted for further rounds of IIM IPM Indore Counselling process. The shortlisted candidates need to appear for personal interviews.
Step 4: Personal Assessment Round: Shortlisted candidates will have to appear in Personal Assessment round. The personal assessment/interview judges the following in Applicants
- Students’ level of confidence,
- Communication skills,
- General awareness
- Persuasion skills and knowledge
Step 5: Generation of Final Selection List: Best 150 candidates who have done well in IPMAT, have good academics, perform well in personal interview, will be granted IIM Indore IPM Admission. The final selection in IIM Indore IPM Admission will be based on Composite Score. Category wise merit list will be generated based on Composite Score (CS)
The first three years of 5 years IPM programme focus on various management courses in undergraduate programme including Business Economics, Statistics, Ethics, Management theory and practice, Political science, Psychology, Public Policy, Governance among others. Industry visits, case study, interactive sessions, corporate internships are the key pedagogical tools of teaching. The last two years courses are same as that of IIM Indore flagship 2 years PGP programme. IIM Indore offers nine specialization areas to choose from, namely Economics, Finance & Accounting, Information systems, Marketing, Organization behavior & Human Resources, Operation management & Quantitative Techniques, Strategy, Communications, Humanities & Social Sciences
IIM Indore students participate in a wide range of extra and co-curricular activities which include IRIS (The Annual Management & Cultural Festival) and Utsaha (Rural Marketing Fair). IIM Indore has exchange tie-ups with several prestigious international business schools. IIM Indore conducts Himalaya outbound programme for the final year students to enable them to perform in an unfamiliar ambience and work as a team. Rural immersion programme is conducted to enable the participants to understand the social context in which organizations work and exist.
Students visit a company once a week in the fourth year of the Programme. They are required to carry out a study on various industries and key players in the industry. A unique matrix based structure in final year wherein participants take 10% credits in ‘Industry Vertical Courses’ and 10% credits in ‘Functional Area Courses’ in addition to the general management credits.
IPM Application form is released on official website of IIM Indore. IPM Application form fee is Rs. 4,130/- inclusive of GST for General, EWS and NC-OBC category candidates. For SC, ST and PwD category candidates the IPM application form fee is Rs.2,065/- inclusive of GST. Application form fee has to be paid online and is non-refundable/non-transferable. Recommended browsers to fill the IPM application form are: Internet Explorer (version 10 and above), OR Mozilla Firefox (version 52 and above), OR Google Chrome (version 58 and above). Fields marked in IPM application form with * are mandatory. Candidate have to fill in the personal details first to receive the User Id and Password. User Id would be received in the registered email address and Password as SMS on the registered mobile number. For subsequent login to fill the IPM application form, candidate should use the User Id and Password to complete the application. It is important to provide correct Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number and Email Address as these details cannot be changed once the IPMAT registration form for IIM Indore IPM Admission is complete
IPM eligibility criteria require class 12th pass candidates or the class 12 appearing candidates. The candidates qualifying the following minimum eligibility for admission to 5 year IPM batch
- Candidate should be of maximum 20 years of age (5 years of relaxation to the candidates from SC/ST/PwD category will be given)
- Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination or appearing in the exam
IIM Indore IPM admission process has 5 steps. The students will undergo a rigorous IIM Indore IPM selection process to get admission into IIM Indore IPM
Step 1-Register and Apply for IPMAT: You need to register and apply for IPMAT exam which includes the IIM Indore IPM application form fee. The registration and application form is available at iimidr.ac.in/academic-programmes/five-year-integrated-programme-in-management-ipm
Step 2: Appear in Entrance Exam IPMAT: All the applicants have to appear in the IIM Indore IPMAT entrance examination. The exam tests the applicant’s aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English and Mathematics
Step 3: Shortlist for IIM Indore Selection Process: Those who clear the IPMAT exam cut offs will be shortlisted for further rounds of IIM IPM Indore Counselling process. The shortlisted candidates need to appear for personal interviews.
Step 4: Personal Assessment Round: Shortlisted candidates will have to appear in Personal Assessment round. The personal assessment/interview judges the following in Applicants
- Students’ level of confidence,
- Communication skills,
- General awareness
- Persuasion skills and knowledge
Step 5: Generation of Final Selection List: Best 150 candidates who have done well in IPMAT, have good academics, perform well in personal interview, will be granted IIM Indore IPM Admission. The final selection in IIM Indore IPM Admission will be based on Composite Score. Category wise merit list will be generated based on Composite Score (CS)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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IIM Mumbai's MBA program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today's ever-evolving business environment. The programme caters to the evolving needs of the business world. This translates into practical learning opportunities through industry projects, guest lectures, and engagement with industry leaders. IIM Mumbai's commitment to industry relevance is further emphasized by its collaboration with prominent global b-schools. This ensures you graduate with the skills and knowledge sought after by top employers. With a faculty comprising esteemed academicians and industry stalwarts, and collaborations with prestigious international institutions like MIT and Kellogg School of Management, IIM Mumbai ensures a transformative learning experience, empowering students to become adept leaders and catalysts for change in the global business landscape.
IIM Mumbai has close interactions with the leading corporate houses, giving it the added advantage of integrating classroom knowledge with relevant practical inputs from industry professionals. IIM Mumbai hosts eminent faculty from international institutes like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, and Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, USA to take courses for students and working professionals across industries. IIM Mumbai also has a vibrant Student Exchange Programme with several partner universities across North America, South America, Europe, and South-East Asia.
Application process for admission at IIM Mumbai opens with the start of CAT registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. For admission 2025, IIM Mumbai may not ask for separate application submission for MBA Admission.
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Introduction
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA at IIM Mumbai is through CAT. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Mumbai is a two-step process. In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Personal Interview (PI) round from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. Detailed Admission process is as below:
The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for PI round which is conducted in many cities
Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
After the PI round, IIM Mumbai will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Mumbai to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in PI round, academics, diversity, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date.
With the rigorous curriculum and contemporary industry-oriented program structure, the students of IIM Mumbai are primed to contribute to nation-building and becoming business leaders. The curriculum offers a strong foundation in core business areas like finance, marketing, operations, human resource management and analytics. The institute boasts close ties with corporate giants, facilitating a seamless integration of classroom theory with practical industry insights.
Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam. On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Mumbai MBA and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Mumbai admission is submitted. You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Mumbai Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Mumbai website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password and need to register for IIM Mumbai final selection process.
- IIM Mumbai Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission.
IIM Mumbai Final Selection round consists of Personal Interview (PI). IIM Mumbai final selection will be made based on entrance exam score, academic performance, performance in the personal interview and prior work experience.
After preparing merit list based on above parameters, IIM Mumbai Final Admission Offer will be made to successful candidates. Finally selected candidates need to pay the first instalment of fees by the due date to secure their seat for IIM Mumbai MBA program
IIM Mumbai Scholarships, leading to partial or full fee waiver are offered to the students. Some of the IIM Mumbai Scholarships details with IIM Mumbai Scholarships Eligibility Criteria, respective IIM Mumbai scholarships amount are given below:
Earlier known as NITIE, IIM Mumbai Scholarships are Merit Based and Need Based which are offered to students in 1st and 2nd year of the MBA courses to support them to pursue the management program with reduced financial burden. IIM Mumbai MBA scholarships offered include fee waiver depending upon your performance in entrance exam, academics, category and skill set as below:
IIM Mumbai Merit Scholarship Schemes: Key Scholarship schemes at IIM Mumbai campus are UCC Ireland Meritorious Scholarship for Indian Students, Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarship, L & T Build India Scholarship, Capital first MBA Scholarship, Pre Matric Scholarship among others
IIM Mumbai Scholarships: Tuition fee waiver: IIM Mumbai Students entering a postgraduate program may be eligible for a 30% or 50% tuition fee waiver. For this, IIM Mumbai Scholarships Eligibility Criteria require their family income should be below a certain threshold
Govt of India IIM Mumbai Scholarships: GoI Scholarship at IIM Mumbai includes a contingency grant of INR 12400 per year and a GOI teaching assistantship of Rs. 8000 per month for GATE qualifiers
IIM Mumbai Scholarships for SC/ST students: Financial aid is provided to SC/ST candidates based on the government of India’s plan if they meet the terms and conditions.
IIM Mumbai Scholarships Benefits: IIM Mumbai Scholarship benefits are:
Covers IIM Mumbai Fee: IIM Mumbai scholarships help to cover a significant portion of IIM Mumbai MBA fees
Support in Living Expenses: Scholarship eligibility help in getting the scholarship amount that would cover the living expenses at the B school
Industry Connect Opportunities: IIM Mumbai Students getting scholarships may gain access to networking events, mentorship, and internship opportunities with the companies
Boost to Profile: Getting a scholarship, can enhance the student’s profile, providing recognition from a prestigious organization.
PGDEx–VLFM
PGDEx–VLFM is a one-year full-time residential executive diploma program jointly conducted by IIM Mumbai and IIT Delhi to groom the emerging leaders for mid and senior-level Managerial positions. The products of this program shall be the change drivers, who would provide the strategic impetus over a wide range of verticals such as Operations & Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Business Excellence, Digital transformation, and World-Class Manufacturing.
This program is designed to enable the participants to be adequately equipped and empowered with knowledge and skillsets to have a competitive advantage in the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous business environment. In addition, the program creates a government-industry-academia significantly contributing to the Make in India initiative and making India truly Atmanirbhar.
The eligible candidates should apply online and register themselves on the Admission Portal.
IIM Mumbai PGDEx – VLFM selection is a rigorous three-stage process that includes submission of Online application (Leadership Profiling), Aptitude Test and Personal Interview. Date of selection process will be declared on the admission portal.
Applicants will have to submit a SOP (Statement of Purpose) and two LORs (Letters of recommendations) along with detailed application form.
Shortlisted applicants will be called for an aptitude test and personal interview conducted by the panel of IIM Mumbai and IIT Delhi faculty members.
Candidates are evaluated on several parameters (e.g., industrial background, Domain expertise, progression in career, leadership potential, professional aspirations, academic preparedness, accomplishment, and interpersonal skills) to assess their fitment for the program.
Final selected candidates will be informed via admission portal.
PGDEx – VLFM is a unique program with a rigorous curriculum to build a pool of techno-managerial leaders who can transform India's manufacturing sector. The program thrives on peer-learning pedagogy focusing on management, manufacturing technology and leadership. The program structure is based on three pillars - technology, process and management. Total contact hours to complete the course curriculum are 1394 during which the participants will cover number of courses – core and electives along with internship on Manufacturing Marketing, Operations, Supply chain, Analytics, Accounting, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Energy Management, Automation among others. Break up of Programme design is as below:
| Module | Total hours |
|---|---|
| Induction, Breakthrough Management | 80 |
| IIM Mumbai (Process and Management courses) | 550 |
| IIT Delhi (Technical courses) | 364 |
| Internship/ Research Project | 320 |
| International Visit | 80 |
| Total instruction - contact hours | 994 |
| Total hours of engagement | 1394 |
Pedagogic approach to the programme is:
- Experiential learning and practice-based curriculum along with classroom lectures, guest talk series, industrial visits, and group exercises help enhance the intellectual capabilities, enabling students to broaden their perspectives and launch themselves into new avenues of critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
- Techno-Managerial courses tailored at the institutes instills technical skills and managerial outlook which are crucial towards transforming the manufacturing edge of modern India.
- Case-study based learning approach encourages students to develop a growth mindset and open thought process and emerge as visionary leader who is capable of maneuvering unstructured and dynamic real-life situations.
Candidates should check their eligibility criteria and should apply online and register themselves on the Admission Portal. All the details furnished by the applicants will be treated as final and no changes shall be entertained.
The eligibility criteria for applying to the program include:
- Candidates must hold a recognized first-class full-time bachelor's degree in technological (B.E. or B.Tech.) discipline.
- Candidates must have at least 4 years (and less than 10 years)) full-time industrial experience across domains such as manufacturing, operations, consulting, as on the last date of submission of application as prescribed in the advertisement.
The programme also offers Seats for sponsored candidates from reputed organizations across the globe. Sponsored candidates should meet the eligibility criteria as mentioned above followed by the admission process. Sponsored candidates should fill out the Sponsorship Form available on the admission portal and attach the letter of sponsorship from their organization.
IIM Mumbai PGDEx – VLFM selection is a rigorous three-stage process that includes submission of Online application (Leadership Profiling), Aptitude Test and Personal Interview. Date of selection process will be declared on the admission portal.
- Applicants will have to submit a SOP (Statement of Purpose) and two LORs (Letters of recommendations) along with detailed application form.
- Shortlisted applicants will be called for an aptitude test and personal interview conducted by the panel of IIM Mumbai and IIT Delhi faculty members.
- Candidates are evaluated on several parameters (e.g., industrial background, Domain expertise, progression in career, leadership potential, professional aspirations, academic preparedness, accomplishment, and interpersonal skills) to assess their fitment for the program.
- Final selected candidates will be informed via admission portal.