PGDM Rural Management
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IRMA's Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management) is 2 years full time AICTE approved management programme. The PGDM RM at IRMA prepares talented young managers to assume challenging roles in rural cooperatives and development organisations. The two-year residential programme leading to a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management) is recognised as equivalent to a Master's degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The participants of this program are highly valued in local, national and international cooperatives, NGOs, development organizations, and funding agencies. All participants are suitably placed in different organizations through the IRMA Campus Placement programme.
Step by Step process for IRMA PGDM RM Admission are as below:
Step 1: Apply and Appear in CAT 2024/XAT 2025/CMAT 2024
The candidate must have registered and should have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT 2024/XAT 2025/CMAT 2024
Step 2: Register and Apply for IRMA Admission
Carefully register and apply online for admission to IRMA. While applying, the applicant is required to pay the application fee. You need to follow the sequence of all stages after editing (do not skip any stage) to ensure proper data entry. Any editing is possible before final submission. After final submission, it will not be possible to edit the IRMA application form.
Step 3: Shortlist: The shortlisting includes the candidates who are short-listed for IWAT & Personal Interview round on the basis of their CAT and XAT score.
Step 4: Participate in IWAT & PI Round: After the Shortlisting process, all the shortlisted candidates have to appear in IRMA WAT and PI online or offline. Personal Interview will be conducted in OFFLINE and ONLINE mode. Candidate will be given an option for selecting mode of Personal Interview.
Step 5: Final Admission Offer: Final Admission Offer will be made to the candidates in the last week of March 2025 on the basis of Final Merit Score
IRMA's Post Graduate Diploma Management (Rural Management) is developing professional managerial manpower for the underserved rural society through different kinds of organizations and institutions. This has been a path chosen by IRMA for the last more than four decades. The PGDM (RM) features a well-structured curriculum that integrates intellectual and experiential learning through classroom and field-based components. The introductory management courses are rooted in the philosophies of collectivism, cooperation, and conscious capitalism. Term I and Term II are required core courses for all PGDM (RM) participants. They pursue a blend of obligatory and elective courses from term III to term VI.
- Application for IRMA Admission to be submitted online only
- Applicant can apply online and pay through payment gateway
- No Facility to Apply offline in hard copy
- Application Fee payment to be made online only
- Only scanned copies of the required documents to be uploaded while filling up online application
Following key points form the IRMA eligibility criteria for PGDM (RM) Admission
- A Graduate from any discipline, with a minimum of 15 years of education and 50% or above (45% or above for SC/ST/PwD) aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA at the graduation level is eligible to apply for IRMA’s PGDM (RM) program
- Candidates in the final year of the bachelor’s degree may also apply
- However the candidate should complete the graduation before the time of commencement of the PGDM (RM) 2025 - 27 programme. The candidates failing to meet the minimum eligibility criteria will be asked to withdraw from the programme. The Fees paid by such candidates will be forfeited unless IRMA fills their vacant seats through new admissions.
After the Shortlisting process, all the shortlisted candidates have to appear in IRMA WAT and PI. Final Admission Offer will be made to the candidates in the last week of March or April 2025 on the basis of Final Merit Score.
Nirma University’s Institute of Management (IMNU) is a leading MBA college in India. NIRMA University MBA Ranking was #55 in NIRF Ranking 2024. Nirma University MBA Admission is through CAT Exam. Read highlights of Nirma University Institute of Management (IMNU) MBA Placements. Read latest information on scholarships in this article.
To encourage and help the meritorious students on the basis of merit and merit-cum-means, the University has decided to provide the scholarships as under:
Category 1 - Based on Merit only
- All India Category - Top 20 Students - Amount (Rs) per annum 1,00,000/- each
- Admitted through ACPC - Top 10 Students - Amount (Rs) per annum 1,00,000/- each
Eligibility criteria for continuation/ renewal of the scholarship
1. During the entire previous year, the conduct of the student should be good
2. No acts or omission which results in unlawful behavior, malafide intention maligning the University brand in digital, print, or social media, promoting, supporting or sharing any content which is against the University brand
3. No disciplinary action was initiated/sanctioned against the student under the student handbook or compliance with norms as prescribed by the University
4. The student should maintain merit and get CGPA of 7.0 and above and should have passed all courses of study in the first attempt in the previous year
5. The student is not caught in unfair means in any of the examinations conducted either by the Institute or University
6. The student should maintain minimum attendance criteria except the absence with genuine reasons for which the permission of the Ho I was obtained particularly in the case of illness
7. It will be the responsibility of the applicant to check the eligibility before submitting application. In case the applicant is found non-eligible at any stage, his/her submission or scholarship will be disqualified
MBA Technology Management (MBA-Tech)
MBA Technology Management program at TAPMI will nurture management professionals who can envision and convert the business opportunities that emerging technologies offer into technology products and services. The 2-year (6 trimester) program is offered in TAPMI Bangalore campus, with instruction by industry professionals and academic research professors and continuous live projects in renowned Technology companies in Bangalore and other Technology hubs.
Some of the distinctive features of the TAPMI MBA Technology Management Program are that 30% of all instruction of Technology Management and Industry Vertical courses will be delivered by seasoned industry practitioners. A minimum of 30% of learning will happen using industry-leading software tools in each course. Each student will have a seasoned industry professional as a mentor through a formal mentoring program. The summer internship will span a duration of 12 weeks. Students will learn through multiple live internship projects with leading technology organizations. TAPMI Bangalore has setup the tehnology labs for students to gain insights on Current Industry Standard Software Tools and Technologies for Supply Chain Management, FinTech, Robotic Process Automation, AI/ML
TAPMI has Consistent 100% Placement Record for the last 30+ years since inception. The programme provides Internship opportunities in reputed organizations with good profiles and stipends. TAPMI students have good track record of conversion of internships into PPO offers.
TAPMI admission is a five step process involving taking CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT, shortlisting based on exam scores and profile, and the Final selection process. TAPMI Admission process is as below:
- Step 1: Apply for at least one of the acceptable Entrance exams and Apply for TAPMI Admission
- Step 2: Appear in Entrance Test and score well to clear the TAPMI cut off
- Step 3: Check TAPMI Shortlist for final selection round
- Step 4: Participate in GD-PI Round
- Step 5: If selected, Accept admission offer and pay admission fees
MBA Technology Management programme at TAPMI has a unique Three Pillar Curriculum - Business management fundamentals; Technology Management including the Creation, Selling of Technology as well as Implementation and Adoption of Technology; Industry Vertical specializations that are key in India at present including FinTech, E-Commerce and Retail and Healthcare.
The two-year MBA Technology Managementprogram consists of around 1050 hours of contact classes. A student admitted into the MBA Technology Managementprogram will complete a minimum of 610 classroom contact hours in Year 1. The remaining 440 hours of contact classes will be completed in Year 2 of the program.
At the end of each term, a student will face a panel of faculty from different disciplines for a viva voce. The viva will test the ability of a student to coherently explain concepts, articulate application of conceptual knowledge in any given context, demonstrate fair appreciation of inter-linkages between various functional areas, demonstrate awareness of and ability to analyze current news related to business/economy/political events.
TAPMI Manipal Application for MBA Admission should be submitted online. For all the MBA programmes, there is one common application form. TAPMI does not accept application in hardcopy mode. Candidates have the option of making payment for application through online/credit card/debit card or using online banking payment facility. TAPMI website will guide you through the application submission process as well as online payment process.
TAPMI Application Fee for one programme is Rs.1850/-; for two programmes application fees is Rs. 2450/-; for three programmes application fees is Rs. 3200, for four programmes application fees is Rs.4000/-. The fee is non refundable.
TAPMI Manipal eligibility criteria have following requirements for MBA Technology Management programme:
- Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- A candidate in final year of graduation can also apply
- Applicant must have Minimum two years of work experience
- Applicant should be able to demonstrate interest in technology domain in the technology interview round
- Candidate should be interested in pursuing a career in technology domain.
- TAPMI uses CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT scores for shortlisting the candidates for MBA Programmes. The candidate should be registered for at least one these exams and must score well to become eligible for admission
TAPMI final selection process includes Group Discussion (GD); Extempore; Personal Interview. The final merit list for admission is prepared with weightages on Entrance exam score, performance in Extempore, GD & PI, Academic profile, Gender Diversity, Extra curricular achievements among others.
TAPMI offers ample scholarships and financial aid to support meritorious students in their academic journey. The institute provides scholarships worth up to INR 6 crores. Students can benefit from various awards, including merit-based scholarships and other incentives, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their aspirations.
Dr Ramdas Pai Scholarship for Excellence in Academics and Practice
“Empowering Excellence, Rewarding Potential.”
The Dr Ramdas Pai Scholarship for Excellence in Academics and Practice recognizes and rewards exceptional talent.
What Does the Scholarship Offer?
- 100% Course Fee Waiver: A complete waiver of the course fee for selected candidates.
(Note: Refundable Caution Deposit, Lifetime Alumni Membership Fee, Hostel Fees, and other declared fees must be borne by the student.)
- Number of Scholarships Available: 20 scholarships for the Batch 2026–28.
MBA in Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM)
One Year MBA in Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) offers a solid foundation in Management Fundamentals and intensive specialization in GSCM. It is a full-time residential program. The Supply Chain Management program offers a full 12 months program at IIM Udaipur with a focus on Global Supply Chain Management including a live supply chain project starting in Term 2 and ending in Term 3.
Global Supply Chain Management courses provide a thorough grounding in management fundamentals, and it is the only One Year MBA from an IIM that offers an intensive specialization in supply chain management. The program offers a range of electives. It is designed specifically for participants with diverse and extensive work experience of at least three years.
IIM Udaipur one year GSCM program demands a high degree of academic rigor and focuses on various aspects of logistics and supply chain management. The program content includes live projects and company interactions. The program offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career in companies across E-commerce, FMCG, Manufacturing, Retail, and many more such domains. The program also enhances career opportunities for engineers, technical experts, project managers and professionals who wish to enter the logistics and supply chain-related sectors.
Applicants need to Fill the online application form and should upload required documents which include GMAT/ GRE/CAT Score, Transcripts, Degree certificate, Work experience documents, Work experience certificates, Relieving letter from the last company, Appointment letter and payslip for the most recent month from the current organization. Besides, the applicant has to attach Video profile ( 2 minute video profile about yourself and why you would like to take up this programme).
Other relevant documents may also be submitted, for example-Awards and recognitions, Competition results etc. The Documents may be submitted in PDF, Doc, Docx or JPEG formats. The application should be submitted with Application fee of INR 1000/- which should be paid online using Credit Card/Debit Card.
The admission process is completed in the following steps:
- Interested candidates should apply online
- Applicants are shortlisted on the basis of the eligibility criteria and called for the personal interview.
- An offer of admission is made on the basis of the candidate's demographic profile, academic profile, work experience, score in GMAT/GRE/CAT and personal interview.
- After receiving the offer of admission by the Institute, the candidates will mandatorily need to share their official GMAT/GRE score cards through mba.com or Educational Testing Service (ETS), as applicable.
- Please enter the valid CAT scores in the relevant section in the online application form and upload the official CAT score card in the upload section. The Institute will directly verify the details of the results from the CAT result database.
The One Year MBA - GSCM consists of three terms. The first term consists of mandatory courses covering the key tools, concepts and analytical skills used in all major functional areas with a focus on supply chain management. The Fundamental courses focus on developing the knowledge and analytical ability that support the understanding of the functional areas of business studies. The Functional courses cover the fundamentals of business and management studies and equip the participants to understand and apply advanced concepts. The curriculum is designed to enable participants to become experts in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) domain at a global level. Participants are also exposed to the digital world of supply chain management.
In Term 2 students get an opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Indian supply chain domain and will need to study core courses like Logistics, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Global Supply Chain Management and Advanced Analytics. They will also be offered a set of electives to choose from which would enhance their SCM expertise. In Term 2, students will also work on a live SCM Project with industry.
In Term 3, the study is focused on Advanced Business and GSCM Understanding. In addition to a Capstone Simulation Exercise, the students choose from a number of electives that strengthen the specialization in GSCM.
You need to apply in following steps:
- Fill the online application form
- Upload required documents including GMAT/ GRE/CAT Score card, Transcripts, Degree certificate, Work experience documents, Work experience certificates, Relieving letter from the last company, Appointment letter and payslip for the most recent month from the current organization.
- Attach Video profile ( 2 minute video profile about yourself and why you would like to take up this programme).
- Upload certificates of Awards and recognitions, Competition results
- All the Documents to be submitted in PDF, Doc, Docx or JPEG formats
- An Application fee of INR 1000/- should also be paid online using Credit Card/Debit Card while uploading the documents
The Eligibility Criteria for IIM Udaipur MBA GSCM admission have following points:
- Minimum of 10+2 years of school education and a Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification in any discipline with at least 50 percent marks
- Minimum three years of bachelor’s level education after the completion of higher secondary schooling.
- Valid GMAT or GRE score (not older than 5 years from date of GMAT/GRE exam) or CAT score of tests taken in 2021 or later.
- Full-time work experience (after graduation) of minimum 36 months
The admission process is completed in the following steps:
- Interested candidates should apply online
- Applicants are shortlisted on the basis of the eligibility criteria and called for the personal interview.
- An offer of admission is made on the basis of the candidate's demographic profile, academic profile, work experience, score in GMAT/GRE/CAT and personal interview.
- After receiving the offer of admission by the Institute, the candidates will mandatorily need to share their official GMAT/GRE score cards through mba.com or Educational Testing Service (ETS), as applicable.
- Please enter the valid CAT scores in the relevant section in the online application form and upload the official CAT score card in the upload section. The Institute will directly verify the details of the results from the CAT result database
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.
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)
Post Graduate Program in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM)
IIM Lucknow Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP ABM) is a 2 years full -time residential course designed to develop agribusiness leaders, entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs with vision, competence and appropriate attitude for promoting/ growing agribusiness and agro-based enterprises with a strong international orientation. The students meeting the program requirements are awarded the degree of Master of Business Administration - Agribusiness Management (MBA ABM) by IIM Lucknow.
Admission Process for Candidates for PGP ABM at IIM Lucknow is through CAT. The admission of the candidates for admission to the PGP ABM at IIM Lucknow 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 Lucknow will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Lucknow 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
The curriculum of PGP ABM at IIM Lucknow is divided into six terms spread over two years. The First Year academic work, spread over three terms, is a compulsory package of 22 foundation (core) courses designed to provide basic knowledge of concepts, tools and techniques in various functional areas and relevant disciplines.
The two-month compulsory Summer Training in industrial and business organisations follows the first year course work. The summer training is aimed at providing exposure to the real life working environment. Students are required to work on specific, time-bound organisation related assignments.
The Second Year academic work, spread over three terms, comprises two compulsory courses of integrative nature along with a package of 15 elective courses of advanced and applied nature. These provide students the opportunity to develop in depth understanding and concentration in the areas of their special interest. The students can also take up to two Courses of Independent Study (CIS) as elective, or one Dissertation Project which is equivalent to two elective courses spread over Term-V and Term-VI.
The specialization area of Agri Business Management covers sub specializations in Agri Marketing, Rural Marketing, Agri Finance among others
- For IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM admission, the applicant should 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 Lucknow PGP ABM and other programs and select the interview city.
- Your application for IIM Lucknow admission is submitted.
- You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Lucknow Admission.
- After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Lucknow website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password
IIM Lucknow eligibility criteria for PGP ABM programme are:
- A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Science/ Agricultural Engineering or allied subjects with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of the SC/ST/PwD candidates).
- 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.
- 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
- All the shortlisted candidates are eligible to participate in Final selection round for admission to IIM Lucknow
- For the candidates who have appeared in PI-WAT round, a composite score for final selection will be derived using the parameters and the corresponding weights as given below. This composite score will be used for preparation of category-wise merit list for final selection.
Post Graduate Programme in Liberal Studies & Management (PGP-LSM)
IIM Kozhikode Post Graduate Programme in Liberal Studies & Management (PGP-LSM), is a two-year full-time Masters level program designed to integrate and equip participants to pursue careers in managerial roles in marketing, human resource management, media, social enterprise, hospitality, healthcare or in other people facing roles. These are the roles that require a holistic perspective and ‘Diversity of thoughts’ which PGP-LSM aims to develop.
PGP-LSM is a unique offering, with the primary objective to prepare future managers by enabling them to acquire emotional, cultural, and creative intelligence.
IIM Kozhikode adopts a three-stage selection process for the admissions to PGP-LSM- Stage-I (Online application); Stage-II (Shortlisting of the candidates); Stage-III (Personal Interview) as below:
Step 1: Registration of candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria
All candidates who are fulfilling the eligibility criteria are required to register online for the PGP-LSM programme of IIM Kozhikode. Only those candidates who have successfully completed the online registration process for IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM programme are considered for Stage 2.
Step 2: In Stage 2, a shortlist of candidates in each reservation category will be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The AIS is computed based on the percentile score in aptitude test (CAT/GMAT/GRE), academic performance, work experience, academic diversity score and gender diversity score. The shortlisting process applies to all eligible candidates who have successfully completed the registration process. A shortlist of candidates in each category will be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS).
Step-3: All the shortlisted candidates are required to participate in personal interview. Based on the performance in PI round, academics, entrance exam and other parameters, final merit list will be generated for final selection.
IIM Kozhikode PGP LSM program is a unique offering, with the primary objective to prepare future managers by enabling them to acquire emotional, cultural, and creative intelligence. The programme is designed to integrate and equip participants to pursue careers in managerial roles in marketing, human resource management, media, social enterprise, hospitality, healthcare or in other people facing roles.
The PGP-LSM is a two-year (six term) full time programme that provides in-depth coverage in terms of lessons from liberal studies and core management principles in the first year followed by advanced courses and electives in the second year.
The programme also has a module on International and Rural immersion that the participants need to engage with in term IV (second year). Master’s thesis in term VI (second year) is another unique feature of the course. IIM Kozhikode will also provide assistance for internship and final placements. PGP-LSM at IIM Kozhikode is a completely residential program. Boarding and Lodging will be provided to all the students.
CAT Application form and IIM Kozhikode application form is same. You need to apply for CAT and IIM Kozhikode simultaneously. Step by Step process how to apply for IIM Kozhikode admission is as below:
- Register and Apply for CAT Exam
- Opt for IIM Kozhikode on the page mentioning the IIMs and their programmes
- Pay CAT Registration Fee, appear in the exam and wait for result
- If applying through GMAT/GRE fill the IIM Kozhikode application separately
IIM Kozhikode eligibility criteria for MBA LSM Admission have following points:
- Applicants must hold a duly recognized bachelor’s degree/post-graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The applicant must possess a valid score in CAT 2024/GRE/GMAT, taken between January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 (both days inclusive)
- The candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply.
The short-listed candidates will be asked to appear for Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). After the conclusion of the PI and WAT process, a category-wise merit list would be prepared based on the candidates' performance in CAT/GMAT/GRE, PI, WAT. Admission offers would be made to the candidates following the merit list as per the Government of India reservation norms.
Post Graduate Programme-Business Leadership (PGP-BL)
IIM Kozhikode 1 Year PGP in Business Leadership is a uniquely designed management programme aimed at shaping young graduates into potential business leaders. PGP-BL at IIM Kozhikode is specially crafted to combine academic instruction with global exposure, and deep sensitization to critical aspects of leadership and responsible business, fashioned through a development regime that enables personalized learning and reflection.
This programme aims to provide industry 'on a platter', well-rounded managers with strong leadership potential - Capable, confident, multi-dimensional, empathetic, mindful and values-centric future leaders who can 'hit the ground running'. A notable feature of this program is the infusion of Eastern values and timeless Indian leadership thought into the curriculum in a manner that can bring together the best of the East and the West in a holistic package. PGP-BL students will also benefit from a rich exposure to eminent Indian and International faculty and leaders from diverse domains. Students will engage and grapple with topical and developmental issues such as sustainability and humanistic leadership in a digital era.
The PGP-BL admission process at IIM Kozhikode starts with submission of online application. Once the online applications are submitted, IIMK faculty committee would review the application, shortlists candidates for interview based on various criteria. The interview panel will evaluate each candidate's performance, on the basis of quality and nature of work experience, diversity, leadership qualities, social sensitivity, and multi-dimensionality. Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to think critically will be among the key attributes that the panel will seek in candidates. The admission process will have following 3 stages:
- Registration of candidates meeting the eligibility criteria
- Candidate to provide a statement of goals and an alternate essay. Shortlisting for PI will be done based on candidates meeting the basic eligibility criteria.
- The interview panel will evaluate each candidate’s performance, on the basis of quality and nature of work experience, diversity, leadership qualities, social sensitivity and multi – dimensionality. Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to think critically
- IIM Kozhikode will conduct the personal Interview in Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and at IIM Kozhikode Campus
The curriculum is rigorous and relevant and encourages practical application. At the core, the PGP-BL program will have an academic instruction capsule that will provide young professionals with a condensed/intense dosage of domain knowledge in all the critical and essential aspects of business.
A global immersion module combines an international business school experience as well as industry exposure in other countries. Program has a capstone module that includes a structured orientation to the key attributes of ethical and responsible business. The aim of the PGP-BL course design is to enable students to build on their prior knowledge and exposure, discover their inner Arjuna's, and develop them holistically as multi-dimensional future leaders. PGP-BL relies significantly on experiential learning and balancing insights from both practice and research. A module on 'The Practice of Holistic living' provides students the necessary space for reflection and discovery and encourage them to challenge status quo.
Live projects, structured as an extended but punctuated engagement, with a panel of partner firms is an integral feature of the program. This will facilitate action research, continued live engagement on managerial problems and help develop stakeholder management skills.
The application for IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL admission should be submitted to the institute. Key details of application process are:
- Application process is online
- The application should be submitted with an application fee of Rs. 3000/- to be paid online along with application submission
IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL programme is meant for the professionals with work experience. The key points in eligibility criteria are:
- Applicants must hold a duly recognized bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- Minimum 3 years work experience after completion of graduation (and preferably less than 7 years)
- The applicant must also possess a valid score in CAT/GRE/ GMAT of last 3 years
- The programme is targeted at working executives meeting the specified criteria from a range of functional / technical domains across a diverse range of organizations / industries
- IIM Kozhikode will also consider the nature and quality of work experience in assessing a candidate's fit for the programme
- There is no upper limit on work experience. However, the expectation is that candidates with work experience of between 3 to 7 years may be in a better position to leverage the program features
The PGP-BL admission process at IIM Kozhikode starts with submission of online application. Once the online applications are submitted, IIMK faculty committee would review the application, shortlists candidates for interview based on various criteria. The interview panel will evaluate each candidate's performance, on the basis of quality and nature of work experience, diversity, leadership qualities, social sensitivity, and multi-dimensionality. Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to think critically will be among the key attributes that the panel will seek in candidates. The admission process will have following 3 stages:
- Registration of candidates meeting the eligibility criteria
- Candidate to provide a statement of goals and an alternate essay. Shortlisting for PI will be done based on candidates meeting the basic eligibility criteria.
- The interview panel will evaluate each candidate’s performance, on the basis of quality and nature of work experience, diversity, leadership qualities, social sensitivity and multi – dimensionality. Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to think critically
- IIM Kozhikode will conduct the personal Interview in Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and at IIM Kozhikode Campus