Post Graduate Program in Digital Governance and Management (PGPDGM)
The Post Graduate Program in Digital Governance and Management (PGP-DGM), leading to the award of Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree was launched by the Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) in 2019. This program was launched under the aegis of the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India (GOI).
The Program is spread over 2 years in 4 semesters. The Program is offered in blended learning mode with a judicious combination of traditional and virtual class-room modes. This is in tune with the importance and rising trend of such (on-line) programs being offered by educational institutions. Blended-mode of course delivery addresses the constraints of working professionals in having to be away from work for extended duration which is necessitated due to fully on-campus, residential programs. The Program is designed for an immersive and active learning experience for participants. The selected candidates will be required to complete the Domestic component as well as the International component. In addition, participants would be required to carry out a Capstone Project of practical importance, with potential for implementation in the Digital Governance & Management space.
Government and private organizations, alike, are placing immense faith in the value of digital technologies towards efficient and effective delivery of products and services. Government is particularly focused on transforming India digitally. The DG&M Programme, focuses on building the capacity of experienced professionals towards being an expert in this high-demand field of expertise.
Eligible candidates should apply online at IIMV admission website at https://admissions.iimv.ac.in/pgpdgm/ latest by the last date with the requisite application fees
- Submit Application with documents
- Take CAT/GMAT/GRE Test. Submit score to be considered for admission. Alternatively, applicants also can choose to apply for PGPDGM by opting to take the IIMV Admission Test, to be conducted by IIMV, on a date and time to be announced in due course. The IIMV test will be computer based proctored test that the applicant can take from a computer/laptop anywhere provided they have an Internet connection, and the device has a camera.
- Applicants will be short-listed based on their performance in CAT / GMAT / GRE / IIMV Test, as chosen by the candidate, Evaluation of SOP, Technical Knowledge and Domain Experience and Professional References
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal interview. The interview panel will evaluate each candidates performance on the basis of such factors/parameters as General Awareness, Communication Skills, Quality of Work experience, Motivation
- Successful candidates will be offered admission to the programme
Candidates should apply online at IIMV admission website at https://admissions.iimv.ac.in/pgpdgm/
Pay the required application fees
Applicants are required to ensure that the following documents are submitted along with the application form: Copy of Government issued Photo Id proof; SSC, HSC, Bachelor’s Degree Marks sheet and Certificates; Master’s Degree Certificate (if applicable); Valid Test Score card (CAT / GMAT / GRE) (if applicable); Work Experience letters; Copy of Caste Certificate (in case of NC-OBC / SC / ST/ EWS) and PwD certificate - if applicable.
- Graduation with minimum 55% marks or equivalent
- Not more than 50 years for self sponsored candidates and not more than 45 years for Central/State Government Employees
- Minimum three years of Work Experience at an executive level. Central/State government employees should have five years work experience in Group A or Group B service. The candidates shall have a minimum 15 years of residual service.
- Applicants require a valid CAT/GMAT/GRE score to be considered for admission. Alternatively, applicants also can choose to apply for PGPDGM by opting to take the IIMV Admission Test, to be conducted by IIMV, on a date and time to be announced in due course. The IIMV test will be computer based proctored test that the applicant can take from a computer/laptop anywhere provided they have an Internet connection, and the device has a camera.
- Submit Application with documents
- Take CAT/GMAT/GRE Test. Submit score to be considered for admission. Alternatively, applicants also can choose to apply for PGPDGM by opting to take the IIMV Admission Test, to be conducted by IIMV, on a date and time to be announced in due course. The IIMV test will be computer based proctored test that the applicant can take from a computer/laptop anywhere provided they have an Internet connection, and the device has a camera.
- Applicants will be short-listed based on their performance in CAT / GMAT / GRE / IIMV Test, as chosen by the candidate, Evaluation of SOP, Technical Knowledge and Domain Experience and Professional References
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal interview. The interview panel will evaluate each candidates performance on the basis of such factors/parameters as General Awareness, Communication Skills, Quality of Work experience, Motivation
- Successful candidates will be offered admission to the programme
Post Graduate Program In Management (PGPM)
The two-year, full-time, residential Post Graduate Programme is the flagship MBA programme at IIM Visakhapatnam. Successful completion of Post Graduate Programme in Management leads to award of MBA degree by IIMV. The programme, is designed to equip students to take on leadership roles in a rapidly changing global scenario. IIMV PGP has been accorded equivalence with Master’s degree of an Indian University by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for the purpose of admission to higher studies.
Application process for admission at IIM Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam Admission at this stage.
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Visakhapatnam is through CAT Exam and PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Visakhapatnam is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in PI round
In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Visakhapatnam admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters in shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI) 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 Visakhapatnam prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:
The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Post release of CAT result, all the candidates who opted for IIMV admission are considered for short-listing. All candidates who opted for IIM Vizag admission and have scored required percentile as prescribed by IIMV, need to submit the detailed application online as available at the link https://pgpadmissions.iimv.ac.in/ on IIM Vizag official website.
Next step is that the candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have confirmed their interest in IIMV and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
After the PI round, IIM Visakhapatnam will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Vizag to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in PI round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, 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
IIM Visakhapatnam PGP programme is of 2 years duration. There are three terms in a year. Students go for summer internship on completion of first year. In the first year, the Programme lays foundation for conceptual and analytical reasoning, and gives students an insight into the dynamics of the business environment. Guest lectures, by various academicians, industrialists, and eminent personalities, also enrich student experience.
Courses are delivered and evaluated through a combination of lectures, classroom discussions, case studies, individual and group projects, term papers, role plays, business games etc.
The first-year students are exposed to basic concepts in the areas of Behavioural Sciences, Economics, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Quantitative Methods & Information Systems, Operations, Public Policy, and Strategy, through the 'core courses'. These compulsory courses are aimed to develop problem-solving skills and lay foundation for all the functional areas of management. During the first year, a student is required to do 54 core credits. The PGP Programme at IIM Visakhapatnam is unique among new IIMs as it provides an opportunity to select electives in the first year of the programme.
In addition to core courses, students also get to choose courses from a list of electives which enable them to get in-depth knowledge. There is greater emphasis on the application of knowledge gained through projects, group exercises and case discussions.In the second year, students are required to do a minimum of 45 elective credits.
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 Visakhapatnam PGP (MBA) and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Visakhapatnam admission is submitted. At this stage, you do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Visakhapatnam Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Visakhapatnam website at the link https://pgpadmissions.iimv.ac.in/ whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password. If you qualify at this stage you will asked to apply for IIM Visakhapatnam admission through its website.
- IIM Visakhapatnam 2 years full time PGP 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
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Visakhapatnam is through CAT Exam and PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Visakhapatnam is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in PI round
In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Visakhapatnam admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters in shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI) 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 Visakhapatnam prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:
The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Post release of CAT result, all the candidates who opted for IIMV admission are considered for short-listing. All candidates who opted for IIM Vizag admission and have scored required percentile as prescribed by IIMV, need to submit the detailed application online as available at the link https://pgpadmissions.iimv.ac.in/ on IIM Vizag official website.
Next step is that the candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have confirmed their interest in IIMV and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
After the PI round, IIM Visakhapatnam will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Vizag to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in PI round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, 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
Doctoral Programme in Management
The Doctoral Programme in Management is a full-time doctoral programme of 5 years that offers students opportunities for research in different areas of Management. Ph.D scholars are engaged in serious cutting edge research across areas of Business Law, Economics & Public Policy, Finance & Accounting, Information Systems & Analytics, Marketing, Operations Management & Decision Sciences, Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management and Strategy.
The program begins with doctoral level courses from the very first day indicating its resolute focus on research training. The robustness and dynamism of the program is evidenced by the achievements of our doctoral students.
The selection process at IIM Tiruchirappalli is multi-staged. All stages of this process are equally important for a potential candidate seeking admission into the program.
Stage 1: Submission of the application form. Begin the application process by submitting application form and all associated submissions (academic record documents, certificates, qualifying examination scores, application fees etc.) At this stage, candidates express their interest in pursuing their Ph.D. at IIMT by choosing to apply to one or two areas of interest.
Stage 2: Research Aptitude Examination. This will be a written examination, that is conducted by some of the areas. This examination is conducted to test the candidate's research aptitude in a particular area of specialization. Thus, the content of the examination is very specific to the area. It may range from an examination of the candidates’ quantitative aptitude to their ability to understand and analyze/ synthesize research papers.
Stage 3: Area Interview: All candidates shortlisted in Stage 1, will be required to attend the personal interview with members of/ experts in their chosen area of specialization. Candidates who clear this stage of the process will be sent an offer of admission to the Ph.D. Programme in Management at IIM Tiruchirappalli.
IIM Tiruchirappalli will reimburse travel expenses limited to III AC train fare (with a maximum cap), to shortlisted candidates. The details of travel reimbursement will be shared with the shortlisted candidates.
IIM Trichy PhD programme has rigorous coursework focused on research training. The program is designed to help students complete their dissertation within a period of five years. In the first eighteen months, students are required to complete a coursework which exposes them to general management subjects, fundamental courses to gain an appreciation of management research, advanced courses in their respective areas of specialization and courses in research methodologies.
In total a student has to earn a minimum of 54 credits. Area specialization compulsory courses (Doctoral level) – 12 Credits, Area specialization elective courses (Doctoral level) – 9 credits, Research appreciation Courses (Doctoral level) – 6 credits, Methodology courses (Doctoral level) – 6 credits, General Management courses (PGPM level) – 15 credits.
In addition to the classroom courses, each student initiates a ‘Research Paper’ during the two-month summer break between Year 1 & Year 2 and continues to work on the paper during the second year for a total of 6 credits. Each student works with a designated research guide for this component of the coursework. A three credit course involves total classroom input of 30 hours. Each course involves assignments and submissions which students have to work upon beyond class hours.
To proceed further on their research journeys, students are required to clear their CQEs conducted by their respective areas of specialization. The CQE has three components – a written exam, viva voce and examination of the status of the 'Research Paper'. All students have to undergo the DPM level courses that will be offered in Year 1.
- Eligible Candidates are required to apply online. They can apply to a maximum of two areas of specialization.
- An application fee of Rs.1000/- is required, which has to be remitted online
- No application fee is applicable in the case of SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Scanned copies of all academic mark sheets, certificates, qualifying examination scorecards, category certificates and research proposals are to be uploaded along with the online application form.
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications to apply for IIMT’s Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme in Management:
- Master’s Degree in any discipline securing at least 60 percent marks (or equivalent) or a two-year post-graduate diploma securing at least 60 percent marks (or equivalent), in addition to a Bachelor’s degree/equivalent with at least 60 percent (or equivalent) marks obtained after a minimum of three years of education. Five-year / four-year Integrated Master’s Degree Programme in any discipline, with at least 60 percent marks (or equivalent). A professional qualification like CA / ICWA / CS (with at least 50 percent aggregate marks) along with Bachelor’s degree (with at least 60 percent marks). A 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree with at least 60 percent marks (or equivalent)
- Candidates should have scores of one of the exams – GMAT/GRE (Last 5 Years), GATE (Last 3 Years), CAT (Last 1 Year), IIMB Test, NET-JRF, UGC-NET as per the interest area to which they are applying
- Candidates in their final year of qualifying exam can also apply
Candidates with a PGDM (full-time 2-year MBA program) from any of the IIMs or a PGPBM from IIM Tiruchirappalli will be exempted from having to take the eligibility tests (CAT / GRE / GMAT/ GATE/ UGC -JRF) provided the student has a CGPA greater than 2.6/4.33 or equivalent
- Candidate can apply for maximum two areas
The selection process at IIM Tiruchirappalli is multi-staged. All stages of this process are equally important for a potential candidate seeking admission into the program.
Stage 1: Submission of the application form. Begin the application process by submitting application form and all associated submissions (academic record documents, certificates, qualifying examination scores, application fees etc.) At this stage, candidates express their interest in pursuing their Ph.D. at IIMT by choosing to apply to one or two areas of interest.
Stage 2: Research Aptitude Examination. This will be a written examination, that is conducted by some of the areas. This examination is conducted to test the candidate's research aptitude in a particular area of specialization. Thus, the content of the examination is very specific to the area. It may range from an examination of the candidates’ quantitative aptitude to their ability to understand and analyze/ synthesize research papers.
Stage 3: Area Interview: All candidates shortlisted in Stage 1, will be required to attend the personal interview with members of/ experts in their chosen area of specialization. Candidates who clear this stage of the process will be sent an offer of admission to the Ph.D. Programme in Management at IIM Tiruchirappalli.
IIM Tiruchirappalli will reimburse travel expenses limited to III AC train fare (with a maximum cap), to shortlisted candidates. The details of travel reimbursement will be shared with the shortlisted candidates.
Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives
IIM Tiruchirappalli launched the PGPBM programme at its Chennai campus to groom working executives who aspire to move into senior leadership roles. Towards this, the programme aims to develop competent professional managers, capable of working in any sector of organized activity, provide leadership and achieve excellence even as they contribute to the welfare of society at large. Key Program Highlights are:
- PGPBM is Specifically designed to cater to the demands of the working executive.
- Programme is conducted in convenient classroom learning slots on weekends (Saturdays - Sundays)
- The programme duration is 24 months with 960 hours of classroom learning in-person.
- PGPBM Curriculum is completely aligned with the two-year full-time MBA Programme being offered at Trichy. It has 21 core courses, 15 elective courses and 1 industry project.
- Students are awarded an MBA Degree upon Programme completion in IIM Trichy's annual convocation.
Interested candidates will have to apply in the prescribed format through the application form available on IIM Trichy website with requisite application fees.
Apply Online with application fee of Rs.2000
Maintain a valid and unique email account and a mobile number throughout the selection process
All candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and with applications complete in all respects will be called for a written test. The written exam will test the candidates on their quantitative ability, verbal ability, data interpretation, and logical reasoning skills. The examination will be for about 150 minutes.
Candidates having a valid test score of CAT 2023 or GMAT score (test taken between May 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024) are exempted from the Written Test. They may or may not go for written test
Candidates will be shortlisted for a Personal Interview based on their CAT, GMAT or written test scores as applicable. Only the candidates selected for Personal Interview (PI) would be intimated by email.
A merit list of successful candidates will be prepared
Admission offers will be sent to only the candidates in merit list
For PGPBM, IIM Tiruchirappalli uses the concept of credit to define the weightage of a course in the curriculum. Courses are listed as one, two or three credit courses depending on an indicative workload for each course. A three credit course involves about 100 hours of work, of which 30% is spent inside the class room and the balance outside the class in preparation and assignments. One and two credit courses would have a proportionately lesser workload.
Preparation for the classroom entails preparation both before and after the class. Prior to the classroom session, students are required to prepare for the assigned case, go through the assigned readings and work on exercises and assignments, among others. Subsequent to the class session, students are required to review and reflect on the session, and prepare for the components of assessment.
In the programme both Core courses and electives are offered. Core courses are compulsory for all students and are offered in the four terms of the programme. Each student has to do a total of 51 credits of core courses. Electives are courses which are chosen by the students and are offered in second year. The student has to take a minimum total of 45 credits in electives over the last four terms.
Eligible candidates can apply in the prescribed format through the application form available on IIM Trichy website (www.iimtrichy.ac.in/pgpbm)
A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 2,000/- for general category students and a non-refundable fees of Rs.1000/- for SC/ST/DAP students has to be remitted to “IIMT Chennai Centre”
Candidates availing concessional application fee are required to attach a copy of the relevant caste certificate with their application.
- The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. (45% in case of the candidates belonging to Reserved category)
- Minimum 3 Years of full time work experience after graduation
Interested candidates will have to apply in the prescribed format through the application form available on IIM Trichy website with requisite application fees.
- Apply Online with application fee of Rs.2000
- Maintain a valid and unique email account and a mobile number throughout the selection process
- All candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and with applications complete in all respects will be called for a written test. The written exam will test the candidates on their quantitative ability, verbal ability, data interpretation, and logical reasoning skills. The examination will be for about 150 minutes.
- Candidates having a valid test score of CAT 2023 or GMAT score (test taken between May 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024) are exempted from the Written Test. They may or may not go for written test
- Candidates will be shortlisted for a Personal Interview based on their CAT, GMAT or written test scores as applicable.
- Only the candidates selected for Personal Interview (PI) would be intimated by email.
- A merit list of successful candidates will be prepared
- Admission offers will be sent to only the candidates in merit list
PGPM in Human Resources
IIM Tiruchirappalli launched the Post Graduate Programme in Management- Human Resources (PGPM-HR) with an MBA degree in HR in 2020. The programme aims to meet the present and future industry requirements of HR professionals. Within a short time of 5 years, the PGPM HR at IIM Trichy has become one of the most sought after management programmes for CAT aspirants and recruiters also. In the placement season 2024, the PGPM-HR has witnessed highest salary of Rs.29.86 LPA and Average salary of Rs.17.88 LPA with 100% batch placement.
Post-Graduate Programme in Management-Human Resources (PGPM-HR) is a two-year full-time residential programme launched in 2020 and is the first domain-specific programme of IIM Trichy. Its main objective is to develop young women and men into competent HR professionals capable of working in any sector of organised activity, providing leadership, and achieving excellence in performance while contributing to the welfare of the larger society. The unique aspects of the programme include a focus on the integration of HR and business, digital fluency, ethics & sustainability, human process lab, industry project, and one-on-one mentoring by industry HR leaders
Application process for admission at IIM Trichy 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 Trichy Admission
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for PGPM-HR program at IIM Trichy is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Tiruchirappalli is a two-step process.
In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) 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 CAP round which is the common PI round for CAP participating IIMs.
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 Trichy will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Trichy to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, 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
IIM Tiruchirappalli has divided complete PGPM-HR course curriculum in 6 terms spread over 2 years and carrying 98 credits-extendable to 104 credits.
Non-HR Core Courses (Business Immersion) carry 34 credits and HR Core Courses (HR Immersion) carry 47 credits. Electives/CIS/International Week courses (HR & Business Immersion) carry 14 credits; Industry Project [HR Industry Immersion) carry 3 credits. Summer Internship- (Industry Immersion), Make A Difference Project (Society Immersion) and Human Process Labs (Personal development) are non credit courses. After first year, students have to go for summer internship of 8 to 10 weeks.
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 Tiruchirappalli PGPM-HR and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Trichy admission is submitted. You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Trichy Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Trichy as well as IIM CAP website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password
- IIM Trichy 2 years full time PGPM HR 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.
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for PGPM-HR program at IIM Trichy is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Tiruchirappalli is a two-step process.
In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) 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 CAP round which is the common PI round for CAP participating IIMs.
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 Trichy will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Trichy to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, 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
Post Graduate Program In Management (PGPM)
The two-year full-time Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) is the flagship programme of IIM Tiruchirappalli. The PGPM is recognized by Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to a Master’s Degree of an Indian University for the purpose of admission to higher studies. Its main objective is to develop young women and men into competent professional managers, capable of working in any sector of organized activity, proceeding leadership and achieving excellence in performance while contributing to the welfare of the larger society.
The first year of the programme offers courses covering various disciplines exposing the students to different facets of business management. On completion of these core courses, the programme provides the option of choosing electives from a pool of specialized courses during the second year. The elective courses are designed to nurture future managers in the area of their interests, aligning them with their career goals and objectives. Students work on a Summer Internship assignment in an organization and also undertake ‘Make a Difference’ Team project as part of the curriculum.
Application process for admission at IIM Trichy 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 Trichy Admission
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Trichy is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Tiruchirappalli is a two-step process.
In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) 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 CAP round which is the common PI round for CAP participating IIMs.
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 Trichy will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Trichy to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, 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
The first year of the programme offers courses covering various disciplines exposing the students to different facets of business management. On completion of these core courses, the programme provides the option of choosing electives from a pool of specialized courses during the second year. The elective courses are designed to nurture future managers in the area of their interests, aligning them with their career goals and objectives. Students work on a Summer Internship assignment in an organization and also undertake ‘Make a Difference’ Team project as part of the curriculum.
Students enrolled in the PGPM are required to complete 96 credits made up of 51 credits in the 1st year and 45 in the 2nd year. The institute uses the concept of credit to define the weightage of a course in the curriculum.
All PGPM students between the 1st and the 2nd year are required to work on a summer internship assignment in an organization for a period of 8 to 10 weeks. Interns are evaluated by organisations and a satisfactory rating on the evaluation is required in order to complete the requirements for the graduation. A range of elective courses across areas are offered in the second year. The courses offered every year would depend on the interests of respective batches
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 Trichy PGPM and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Tiruchirappalli admission is submitted. You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Trichy Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Trichy as well as IIM CAP website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password
- IIM Trichy 2 years full time PGPM (MBA) 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 Trichy 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 Trichy Admission
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Trichy is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Tiruchirappalli is a two-step process.
In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) 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 CAP round which is the common PI round for CAP participating IIMs.
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 Trichy will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Trichy to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, 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
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD) is a full-time programme of the Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur (IIMS). Minimum duration of the programme for students who gain admission (into PhD) with B.Tech degree is 4 years. For all other candidates the minimum duration is 3 years. It has a maximum duration of five years. Students are expected to complete the programme within 5 years. On case to case basis (upon the recommendations of supervisor / TAC Chairperson) a candidate may be given extension (without stipend) beyond 5 years for another 1 year.
The PhD programme at IIMS encourages innovative and inter-disciplinary research in all areas of business management. The PhD programme at IIM Sirmaur provides world-class training in all areas of business management to enable students to undertake high-quality research. It creates a group of committed and qualified individuals to create and disseminate new knowledge in all areas of business management, thereby influencing management thought and practice. Through the PhD programme, IIM Sirmaur is making all out efforts to meet the growing needs of academic institutions in India and abroad for quality management teachers.
PhD at IIM Sirmaur adheres to the values of Academic integrity, Rigour in training and research and belief in multidisciplinary approach
Scholarship
IIM Sirmaur full time PhD scholars are offered various financial supports and stipends to complete the programme hassle free:
Stipend: Full time PhD Students will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 30,000 excluding House Rent Allowance (HRA) of Rs 5,000. After clearing the CQE, the monthly stipend will be revised to Rs.35,000 till the end of their fourth year in the programme. The stipend is in addition to tuition fee waiver, books and materials, insurance and other contingency expenses. The support can be extended for six months for a maximum of two times thereafter with the concurrence of the TAC and the DPR Committee. If extended two times, stipend will be paid till 31st May of the student’s fifth year.
Contingency Grant: Contingency Grant of Rs 30,000 per year is allowed on a reimbursement basis for purchase of hardware, software, books, databases, data collection expenses, conference expenses and any other items directly related to the programme for a maximum of 4 years. Any unspent money of the Contingency Grant in one year can be carried forward to future period, as long as the student is registered in the programme.
Conference Grant: Conference Grant will be available to PhD students from June of their second year. PhD students can avail the conference grant for paper presentation provided the grant request should be recommended by the student’s faculty mentor (before TAC formation) or TAC Chairperson (after TAC formation) and will be finally approved by the DPR Chairperson. National conference grant is Rs 60,000 for the duration of the programme. International conference grant is Rs 2,50,000 for 2 international conferences that a PhD student can attend during the course of the programme.
Interested candidates for IIM Sirmaur PhD admission will have to apply online at the IIM Sirmaur website. Candidates can fill-up the application form online.
The admission process at IIM Sirmaur for the PhD programme is carried out over various stages as below:
Fill a detailed application form and submit within a stipulated date
Only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for preparing the shortlist for PIs. The shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.
Candidates who accept the email invitation for PI will be called for interviews. All the candidates called for PI will have to attend the complete process In case a candidate has applied for two areas of specialization, he/she has to attend the interview for each Area.
Candidates who appear for the PI will be considered for final selection
Admission offers will be sent to the successful candidates. The selected candidates will receive a provisional admission offer from IIM Sirmaur by email.
IIM Sirmaur launched the 5 year full time PhD programme with the rigour and training at par with premier business schools in India and abroad. The objective of the programme is to train research scholars in a way that they become experts in their area through intensive teaching and research.
Minimum duration of the programme for students who gain admission (into PhD) with B.Tech degree is 4 years. For all other candidates the minimum duration is 3 years. It has a maximum duration of five years. Students are expected to complete the programme within 5 years. On case to case basis (upon the recommendations of supervisor / TAC Chairperson) a candidate may be given extension (without stipend) beyond 5 years for another 1 year.
IIM Sirmaur uses the concept of credit to define the weightage of courses in the curriculum. Courses are listed as one, two or three-credit courses depending upon the indicative workload for each course. Generally, a three-credit course involves about 140 hours of work, of which nearly 25% is in the classroom and the rest outside the classroom in the form of preparation and assignments.
The PhD programme starts with coursework and then comes the stage of research. PhD students will pursue the first year of the coursework along with MBA students of IIMS. In the second year, they would be required to study PhD compulsory courses, area compulsory courses based on the student’s area of specialization and other elective courses.
During the first two years, the student undertakes rigorous coursework in overall management courses as well as area courses. This is interspersed with a summer research project for a period of 8-10 weeks. At the end of course work stage, a Comprehensive Qualifying Examination (CQE) will be conducted. On successfully clearing the CQE, students will go to the research stage by submitting and defending their research proposal. After writing the thesis based on the research proposal, students will submit the thesis for evaluation and publicly defend it.
Step by Step process to apply for IIM Sirmaur PhD admission is as below:
Interested candidates will have to apply online
A candidate can apply for a maximum of two areas of specialization.
Required documents to be uploaded with the application form are - Copy of the latest exam score certificate; Attested copy of all academic mark-sheets/certificates and Degree of Graduation/ Post Graduation; Caste certificate (if applicable); DAP certificate (if applicable); Documents related to the work experience (if applicable); Documents related to research/academic output (if applicable)
A candidate seeking admission to IIM Sirmaur full time PhD programme should possess following eligibility criteria:
Education: Master’s degree (two years following the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 system of education) with a minimum of 60% or equivalent marks; Post-graduate diploma in management (two years following the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 system of education) of two years in duration passed with at least 60% or equivalent marks; Professional qualification – CA/ICWA/CS with (with at least 50 % aggregate marks) along with a Bachelor’s degree exam passed with a minimum of 60% or equivalent marks; A five-year integrated Master’s degree (five years following the 10+2 system of education) program in any discipline, with at least 60 % aggregate or equivalent marks; A 4 year / 8 semesters Bachelor’s degree (10+2+4 system of education) with a minimum of 85% or equivalent marks
Final Year Candidates: Candidates who are in the final year of their Master’s/Bachelor’s Programmes that would make them eligible can also apply
Acceptable Entrance Exams: Applicants will need at least one of the following test scores to apply for Ph.D. at IIM Sirmaur based on the area they are applying to. Screening examination scores would be accepted for application to Ph.D. Programme if the exam has been taken any time in the last two years. The qualifying entrance exams are - CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET, and UGC-JRF, CSIR-NET, IIM Sirmaur RAT
Waivers: PGP (Full-time) alumni of any IIM who have graduated within the past three years will get a waiver from appearing for the screening examinations provided they have graduated with a minimum CGPA equivalent to 60%
The admission process at IIM Sirmaur for the PhD programme is carried out over various stages as below:
Fill a detailed application form and submit within a stipulated date
Only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for preparing the shortlist for PIs. The shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.
Candidates who accept the email invitation for PI will be called for interviews. All the candidates called for PI will have to attend the complete process In case a candidate has applied for two areas of specialization, he/she has to attend the interview for each Area.
Candidates who appear for the PI will be considered for final selection
Admission offers will be sent to the successful candidates. The selected candidates will receive a provisional admission offer from IIM Sirmaur by email.
Executive MBA Digital Transformation and Analytics
IIM Sirmaur offers Ex-MBA in Digital Transformation and Analytics (Part-Time) programme. The programme is meant for Executives and is a Two Years weekend non-residential hybrid mode executive programme equivalent to MBA Degree.
The programme has been designed with an aim to meet career unification goals for middle and senior-level professionals. This Ex-MBA programme in Digital Transformation and Analytics shall empower practicing executives to respond effectively to the rapid changes in the global business environment. The customized modules of the programme certify that the participants are adequately equipped and empowered with knowledge and skillsets to achieve leadership positions and add value to their organizations by making informed decisions. In its unique sense, the programme emphasizes familiarizing professionals to gain in-depth knowledge and skillset in Digital Transformation and Analytics in various streams, including Strategy and Leadership, Finance, HR, Marketing, Information Technology, and Operations.
Candidates are required to fill a detailed application form within a stipulated date for Executive MBA in Digital Transformation and Analytics offered at IIM Sirmaur and pay the requisite application fees of Rs.2950.
The admission process for Executive MBA Digital Transformation and Analytics will comprise of the following stages:
Stage 1: Candidates are required to fill a detailed application form within a stipulated date for IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA
Stage 2: Candidates who complete the application form and clear the preliminary eligibility checks will be issued admit cards for IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA entrance Test
Stage 3: Appear in IIM Sirmaur executive MBA test.
Stage 4: A shortlist for the Personal Interview (PI) will be released by IIM Sirmaur for Nagpur Campus based on the IIMNAT scores.
Stage 5: Candidates who are shortlisted will have to attend the PI. Only candidates who appeared for the PI will be considered for the preparation of the final merit list.
Stage 6: Offer of admission shall be made based on the composite score obtained along with the various parameters of selection (Qualifying test score, PI, Academic and professional profile).
IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA in Digital Transformation and Analytics is a two year part time programme. It is a Two Years weekend non-residential hybrid mode executive programme equivalent to MBA Degree
The delivery of the programme will be in hybrid mode comprising two in campus modules for which the students shall visit the institute twice a year, and the rest of the programme shall be offered online. The pedagogy employed for executive learning would include case discussions, lectures, group exercises, role plays, management games, simulations, seminars, assignments, project work, audio-visual aids, ICT-based learning methods and, etc.
Step by step process to apply for admission to IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA Digital Transformation and Analytics programme are:
Fill the complete Application Form Online before the last date at the IIM Sirmaur admission website
Pay the requisite application fee of Rs.2950
Upload the documents and keep your documents ready for verification as required in the application form
Required documents to be uploaded with application are Self-attested copy of all academic mark-sheets/certificates and Degree of Graduation/ Post Graduation; Work Experience proofs
IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA in Digital Transformation and Analytics eligibility criteria for admission to the programme are:
Candidate must have done graduation with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
The candidate should have minimum 3 years of work experience after graduation
Should appear in IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA Test which is conducted for MBA executive admission
The admission process for Executive MBA Digital Transformation and Analytics will comprise of the following stages:
Stage 1: Candidates are required to fill a detailed application form within a stipulated date for IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA
Stage 2: Candidates who complete the application form and clear the preliminary eligibility checks will be issued admit cards for IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA entrance Test
Stage 3: Appear in IIM Sirmaur executive MBA test.
Stage 4: A shortlist for the Personal Interview (PI) will be released by IIM Sirmaur for Nagpur Campus based on the IIMNAT scores.
Stage 5: Candidates who are shortlisted will have to attend the PI. Only candidates who appeared for the PI will be considered for the preparation of the final merit list.
Stage 6: Offer of admission shall be made based on the composite score obtained along with the various parameters of selection (Qualifying test score, PI, Academic and professional profile).
Executive Master of Business Administration
The Executive MBA programme at IIM Sirmaur is a two year, non-residential, weekend programme that is equivalent to an MBA degree programme custom tailored for working professionals who want to upgrade their skills and knowledge in the fine art of business management. Executive MBA helps mid and senior level executive boost their career prospects. Participants of the programme are expected to develop a deeper understanding of domains such as operations, marketing, finance, strategy, and human resources. The programme's unique approach to executive education is designed to provide professionals with the skills, knowledge, and experience required to succeed in the modern-day business.
Upon completing the IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA (Master of Business Administration), one can enjoy a wide range of career prospects. These may include opportunities for leadership roles in various industries such as finance, marketing, consulting, and general management. An MBA can open doors to executive positions, entrepreneurial ventures, and career advancement, offering the potential for higher earning potential and professional growth. It equips individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic business world.
Candidates are required to fill a detailed application form within a stipulated date for MBA Executive Programme offered at IIM Sirmaur and pay the requisite application fees of Rs.2950.
IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA programme spans two years. The first year focuses on core courses, covering topics like Financial Reporting and Analysis, Marketing Management, and more. In the second year, you have the flexibility to choose elective courses in Semester III, while Semester II revisits core subjects, including Financial Management and Operations Management, providing a well-rounded business management education.
The programme is offered through a hybrid mode with two ‘on-campus’ modules and covers various domains of management through a robust pedagogical approach and helps mid and senior level executive boost their career prospects. Participants of the programme are also expected to develop a deeper understanding of domains such as operations, marketing, finance, strategy, and human resources. The programme's pedagogy for executive learning includes case discussions, lectures, group exercises, role plays, management games, simulations, seminars, assignments, project work, audio-visual aids, and ICT-based learning methods.
- Fill the complete Application Form Online before the last date at the IIM Sirmaur admission website
- Pay the requisite application fee of Rs.2950
- Upload the documents and keep your documents ready for verification as required in the application form
- Required documents to be uploaded with application are Self-attested copy of all academic mark-sheets/certificates and Degree of Graduation/ Post Graduation; Work Experience proofs
IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA eligibility criteria for admission to the programme are:
- Candidate must have done graduation with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
- The candidate should have minimum 3 years of work experience after graduation
- Should appear in IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA Test which is conducted for MBA executive admission
Exam: IIM Sirmaur Ex MBA Test
The admission process for Executive MBA will comprise of the following stages:
Stage 1: Candidates are required to fill a detailed application form within a stipulated date for IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA
Stage 2: Candidates who complete the application form and clear the preliminary eligibility checks will be issued admit cards for IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA entrance Test
Stage 3: Appear in IIM Sirmaur executive MBA test.
Stage 4: A shortlist for the Personal Interview (PI) will be released by IIM Sirmaur for Nagpur Campus based on the IIMNAT scores.
Stage 5: Candidates who are shortlisted will have to attend the PI. Only candidates who appeared for the PI will be considered for the preparation of the final merit list. Stage 6: Offer of admission shall be made based on the composite score obtained along with the various parameters of selection (Qualifying test score, PI, Academic and professional profile).
Master in Business Administration Tourism Management (MBA Tourism)
IIM Sirmaur Master of Business Administration Tourism Management is a master’s level programme, leading to the grant of a degree of Master of Business Administration Tourism Management (MBA Tourism). The MBA Tourism Management is a two-year, full time residential programme.
MBA (Tourism Management) aims to enrich the students who are keen to develop their career and knowledge in the Tourism industry. The Programme intends to provide special emphasis on familiarizing students with actual ground level operations, its business strategies and marketing of tourism products and services.
IIM Sirmaur students are trained along desired corporate behavioural patterns, and are willing to engage as team players. The Institute is home to bright and highly motivated students from diverse backgrounds and qualifications selected through a rigorous process. The course curriculum is delivered by qualified in-house faculty members and the visiting corporate and academicians, drawn from varied premier research institutions and organizations.
IIM Sirmaur has MoU with The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, Dubai, United Arab Emirates for educational and academic exchanges; with SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan, Italy for conduct of three-week international immersion program for MBA students of IIM Sirmaur. In India, IIM Sirmaur has Institutional partnerships with The Institute of Company Secretaries of India; Goethe Institute; Edcil (India); NS Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning at IIM Bangalore; Digital Depositories in NAD (NSDL); Wadhwani Foundation among others
Application process for admission at IIM Sirmaur 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 Sirmaur Admission at this stage.
IIM Sirmaur MBA in Tourism Management is a two-year, full time residential programme. Each academic year consists of three trimesters, leading to the granting of a Degree in MBA (Tourism Management). The first year of the program encompasses core courses that provide an understanding of the fundamental concepts of management theories and practices across different functional areas. The first-year coursework is mandatory for all students, followed by a summer internship for a period of six to eight weeks, during which students are required to work on tourism and related projects.
In the second year, students are offered sector specific core and elective courses to specialize in their domains of interest. Students can select their preferred elective courses, provided they fulfil the minimum credit requirements for the Program. Students who successfully fulfil all the requirements of the program are awarded the Degree in MBA (Tourism Management).
The curriculum pedagogy comprises a combination of lectures, flipped classroom sessions, case studies, online resources, fieldwork, project assignments, lab sessions, etc. The sectoral program offers core business knowledge and management skills, including aspects pertaining to Tourism Businesses and Market Disruptions, Entrepreneurship, Destination Planning, Tourism Resources and Product Development, Airlines and Air Transport Management, Policy and Legal Issues, Tourist Behavior, Hospitality Management, Tourism and Travel Operations and Analytics, and various emerging courses that are regularly updated in consultation with industry professionals.
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 Sirmaur MBA Tourism Management and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Sirmaur admission is submitted. At this stage, you do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Sirmaur Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Sirmaur website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password. You may need to register at IIM Sirmaur website to reconfirm your interest for IIM Sirmaur admission.
IIM Sirmaur 2 years full time MBA Tourism Management 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/GMAT exam taken during last 5 years and must score minimum prescribed score to be considered for shortlisting.
If not taken CAT or GMAT, candidates can appear in Admission Test conducted by IIM Sirmaur. Exam date will be notified to the eligible candidate well in advance.
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
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Sirmaur is through CAT Exam. In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Sirmaur admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters for shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI) 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 Sirmaur prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:
The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT/GMAT (Last 5 years)/IIM Sirmaur Test
The candidates will be shortlisted based on valid CAT/GMAT/IIM Sirmaur Test score, as the case may be.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview/Interaction at a designated venue/location. Centres for the IIM Sirmaur Test include Kolkata, Bangalore, Delhi, Chandigarh and Paonta Sahib H.P. (Himachal Pradesh)
Announcement of the final selection/merit list under any category/quota shall be strictly in order of inter-se merit on the basis of the composite score arrived at using weightages as per valid CAT/GMAT (last 5 years)/IIM Sirmaur Test score (if conducted), PI score, academic profile, work experience and gender diversity.
A candidate receiving admission offer from IIM Sirmaur shall be required to accept the offer within the specified time and date and shall need to deposit an offer acceptance amount of Rs. 50,000/-