Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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IIM Mumbai's MBA program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today's ever-evolving business environment. The programme caters to the evolving needs of the business world. This translates into practical learning opportunities through industry projects, guest lectures, and engagement with industry leaders. IIM Mumbai's commitment to industry relevance is further emphasized by its collaboration with prominent global b-schools. This ensures you graduate with the skills and knowledge sought after by top employers. With a faculty comprising esteemed academicians and industry stalwarts, and collaborations with prestigious international institutions like MIT and Kellogg School of Management, IIM Mumbai ensures a transformative learning experience, empowering students to become adept leaders and catalysts for change in the global business landscape.
IIM Mumbai has close interactions with the leading corporate houses, giving it the added advantage of integrating classroom knowledge with relevant practical inputs from industry professionals. IIM Mumbai hosts eminent faculty from international institutes like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, and Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, USA to take courses for students and working professionals across industries. IIM Mumbai also has a vibrant Student Exchange Programme with several partner universities across North America, South America, Europe, and South-East Asia.
Application process for admission at IIM Mumbai opens with the start of CAT registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. For admission 2025, IIM Mumbai may not ask for separate application submission for MBA Admission.
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Introduction
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA at IIM Mumbai is through CAT. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Mumbai is a two-step process. In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Personal Interview (PI) round from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. Detailed Admission process is as below:
The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for PI round which is conducted in many cities
Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
After the PI round, IIM Mumbai will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Mumbai to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in PI round, academics, diversity, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date.
With the rigorous curriculum and contemporary industry-oriented program structure, the students of IIM Mumbai are primed to contribute to nation-building and becoming business leaders. The curriculum offers a strong foundation in core business areas like finance, marketing, operations, human resource management and analytics. The institute boasts close ties with corporate giants, facilitating a seamless integration of classroom theory with practical industry insights.
Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam. On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Mumbai MBA and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Mumbai admission is submitted. You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Mumbai Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Mumbai website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password and need to register for IIM Mumbai final selection process.
- IIM Mumbai Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission.
IIM Mumbai Final Selection round consists of Personal Interview (PI). IIM Mumbai final selection will be made based on entrance exam score, academic performance, performance in the personal interview and prior work experience.
After preparing merit list based on above parameters, IIM Mumbai Final Admission Offer will be made to successful candidates. Finally selected candidates need to pay the first instalment of fees by the due date to secure their seat for IIM Mumbai MBA program
IIM Mumbai Scholarships, leading to partial or full fee waiver are offered to the students. Some of the IIM Mumbai Scholarships details with IIM Mumbai Scholarships Eligibility Criteria, respective IIM Mumbai scholarships amount are given below:
Earlier known as NITIE, IIM Mumbai Scholarships are Merit Based and Need Based which are offered to students in 1st and 2nd year of the MBA courses to support them to pursue the management program with reduced financial burden. IIM Mumbai MBA scholarships offered include fee waiver depending upon your performance in entrance exam, academics, category and skill set as below:
IIM Mumbai Merit Scholarship Schemes: Key Scholarship schemes at IIM Mumbai campus are UCC Ireland Meritorious Scholarship for Indian Students, Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarship, L & T Build India Scholarship, Capital first MBA Scholarship, Pre Matric Scholarship among others
IIM Mumbai Scholarships: Tuition fee waiver: IIM Mumbai Students entering a postgraduate program may be eligible for a 30% or 50% tuition fee waiver. For this, IIM Mumbai Scholarships Eligibility Criteria require their family income should be below a certain threshold
Govt of India IIM Mumbai Scholarships: GoI Scholarship at IIM Mumbai includes a contingency grant of INR 12400 per year and a GOI teaching assistantship of Rs. 8000 per month for GATE qualifiers
IIM Mumbai Scholarships for SC/ST students: Financial aid is provided to SC/ST candidates based on the government of India’s plan if they meet the terms and conditions.
IIM Mumbai Scholarships Benefits: IIM Mumbai Scholarship benefits are:
Covers IIM Mumbai Fee: IIM Mumbai scholarships help to cover a significant portion of IIM Mumbai MBA fees
Support in Living Expenses: Scholarship eligibility help in getting the scholarship amount that would cover the living expenses at the B school
Industry Connect Opportunities: IIM Mumbai Students getting scholarships may gain access to networking events, mentorship, and internship opportunities with the companies
Boost to Profile: Getting a scholarship, can enhance the student’s profile, providing recognition from a prestigious organization.
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
Post Graduate Programme in General Management (PGPGM)
SPJIMR’s Post Graduate Programme in General Management (PGPGM) is a two-year weekend programme ideally suited for mid-career professionals who wish to pursue an Executive MBA without taking a career break. Participants are awarded the AICTE-approved diploma, “PGDM – Executive Management Programme”, on successfully completing the PGPGM programme. Our world-class faculty deploys a unique application-oriented pedagogy that relates classroom activities and assignments to the programme participant’s work context. In addition, the stimulating classroom discussions with a cohort of highly experienced co-learners from diverse industries expose participants to a broad range of perspectives. The programme design enables participants to maximise new learning while excelling in their day jobs and expanding their professional network.
Programme Objective
- The objective of PGPGM is to help shape leaders for tomorrow, layering functional knowledge with a general management perspective.
- This programme aims to build knowledge, skills and attitude, ensuring that participants will be:
- Proficient in problem solving with an integrative approach
- Innovative thinkers driving change in a dynamic business environment
- Responsible leaders with sensitive stakeholder management
Programme Highlights
- On Campus Programme
- Sessions on alternate weekends
- Option of international immersion
- Minimum work ex required 4 years
- Average work experience 9+ years
- Participants can choose to attend sessions in Delhi campus or Mumbai campus
Our selection process lays considerable emphasis on the ability of the candidate to put in time and effort for this programme, his/her managerial aptitude as well as maturity, ethics and values and achievements. The focus of the selection process will be on the following:
- Participant Profile
- Interview
- Case Analysis
- Admission test
PGPGM is an AICTE-approved 2-year diploma programme for working professionals. With sessions on every alternate weekend, it is specially designed for busy executives with four or more years of work experience who do not want to take a career break for further studies. On successfully completing the programme, participants will be awarded the AICTE-approved diploma, “PGDM- Executive Management Programme”.
For NCR participants, weekend sessions will be held at Delhi Campus, with annual immersions in the Mumbai Campus. For Maharashtra participants, weekend sessions will be held at Mumbai Campus. Candidates from other states can attend sessions at either one of these campuses.
PGPGM is specifically customised for mid to senior management executives and provides the essential knowledge and skills of an Executive MBA programme. The programme architecture comprises four Phases and follows the TLAP model with a focus on Teaching, Learning, Application to the job context and Project (industry-based). The Phase 1 curriculum of the programme is on building the Foundation with foundation courses; Phase 2 and Phase 3 are Integration and Phase 4 is customization of the curriculum. There are seven specializations namely Strategic Brand Management, Sales & Distribution Management, Digital Marketing, Block Chain for Business Applications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, International Finance, Strategic Cost Management.
- Application forms are available online on the admissions portal and should be filled in by the desirous applicant.
- The application fee is Rs. 1500, which is non-refundable
- Submit Complete employment proof – self-attested copies (Relieving letters from previous employers and offer/ promotion letter from present employer)
- Submit Complete educational proof – self-attested copies (Marksheets and passing certificates of X, XII, Graduation, Post Graduation, etc.)
- Post the application submission date, the applicant will be informed through email about the date of the selection process by the PGPGM office.
- Submit a valid score for any one of the listed admission tests CAT/MAT /GMAT / ATMA/CMAT/XAT
- Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline. Diploma holders with ten years of experience may also apply
- Academic Record: A good consistent academic record with a minimum of 50% marks at graduation.
- Work Experience: Minimum work experience of four years after graduation.
- Entrance Test: Must take one of the admission tests CAT/MAT /GMAT/ATMA/CMAT/XAT
SPJIMR selection process lays considerable emphasis on the ability of the candidate to put in time and effort for this programme, his/her managerial aptitude as well as maturity, ethics and values and achievements. After submission of Application form, SPJIMR selection process will have following components:
- Shortlisting for Interview
- Performance in Interview
- Weightage to work experience profile
- Performance in Case Analysis
- Performance in Admission test. Test scores of CAT/MAT /GMAT / ATMA/CMAT/XAT from over the last three years are acceptable. For GMAT, test scores of the last five years would be acceptable
- PGPGM admissions follow the rolling interview process. Deserving candidates receive an offer letter
- Accept the admission offer and pay the fees
PostGraduate Programme in Marketing & Business Management (PGP-MBM)
Post Graduate Programme in Marketing & Business Management (PGP-MBM) offered by SPJIMR prepares executives for a continuously evolving & disruptive business landscape. It is designed for high-potential junior to mid-level executives who wish to take up greater responsibilities within the marketing & sales functions of their organisations.
PGP-MBM intakes two batches every year to ensure optimal batch size. A diverse cohort from various backgrounds promotes enriched peer learning and helps participants expand their professional network. The programme design offers a convenient format, including a blended mode of delivery with alternate contacts on-campus. This enables executives to pursue management education with minimal absence from work and without taking a career break.
The programme’s modular structure & blended mode of delivery, with alternate contacts on campus, allows executives to upskill with minimal absence from work.
Candidates need to apply online with an application fee of Rs.1200
SPJIMR selection process lays considerable emphasis on the ability of the candidate to put in time and effort for this programme, desire and potential to learn, as well as maturity, ethics and values. The selection process takes around half a day and it comprises of:
- Test of Reasoning
- Personal Interview
- Final Selection is based on Test of Reasoning, Profile, Personal Interview among other components
The programme is conducted in three phases, spread across 13 months and involves 30 full days of classes. The programme is delivered in a modular, blended format with five contacts of 6 days each, three contacts on-campus and two online. Participants are introduced to concepts and applications through a carefully crafted blend of pedagogical methods such as case analysis and discussions, games and simulations, debates, group activities and presentations, workshops, guest lectures by eminent practitioners, self-learning and reflection.
In the Orientation Phase (Contact 1), participants are taught Financial Accounting, Managerial Economics and Managing Self & Teams. In Foundation Phase (Contact 2 & 3), participants need to study Business Communication, Business Analysis using Financial Statements, Quantitative Methods, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour Analysis, Sales & Distribution Management and Data Analytics and Visualisation. In the last phase Contact 4 & 5, which is Integration part, participants will study Sales Operations, Service Operations, Strategic Management, Customer Experience Design, Negotiation Skills, MarkStrat, IT Tools for Sales & Marketing
- Application forms are available online on the admissions portal
- Fill the application form and pay non refundable application fees of Rs.1200
- Along with the application form, submit Complete educational proof – self-attested copies of marksheets of X, XII, final year marksheets & degree certificates of Graduation & Post-Graduation, any professional qualification.
- Submit complete employment proof –self-attested copies of all previous relieving letters and appointment/promotion letter from the present employer.
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline.
- Academic Record: Minimum 50% marks at graduation, and a good & consistent academic record.
- Company Support: Applicants will need the support of their organisations in the following ways – To get time off from company work to attend contact sessions and access to company information for submitting application assignments.
SPJIMR selection process lays considerable emphasis on the ability of the candidate to put in time and effort for this programme, desire and potential to learn, as well as maturity, ethics and values. The selection process takes around half a day and it comprises of:
- Test of Reasoning
- Personal Interview
- Final Selection is based on Test of Reasoning, Profile, Personal Interview among other components
This is test scholarship.
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics
The Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) at IIM Calcutta is a two year full time residential diploma program aimed at creating business analytics professionals employable by leading Indian and foreign firms. The PGDBA is jointly offered by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur, and ISI. PGDBA aims to help shape the emerging profession of business analytics by delivering a cutting edge inter disciplinary educational experience to graduate applicants with an aspiration of building a career in this field.
This programme is designed for those who have an analytical mindset, are interested in tackling challenging business problems, and possess an inclination towards mathematics. Some of the salient features of the programme include courses taught by reputed faculty members at the campuses of three globally renowned institutes, hands- on business analytics training at a related company, continuous interaction with industry leaders throughout the course of the diploma programme, and the availability of placement opportunities at all the three institutes jointly offering this programme.
- IIM Calcutta will conduct a written test to shortlist candidates for personal interview.
- Candidates shortlisted after the written test will be called for personal interview
- The final offer would be made on the basis of performance in the written test, personal interview, work experience and academic standing.
IIM Calcutta PGDBA Students will visit the three institutions – ISI, IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta. Each of the three institutes will focus on a separate area of business analytics, in accordance with its expertise and competence. While coursework at IIM Calcutta will focus on the application of analytics in functional areas, ISI will bring to the table its expertise in statistical and machine learning theories for analytics, and faculty at IIT Kharagpur will engage with the technology aspects of analytics. In addition, the students will be required to do an internship of six months duration on an analytics project in a business organization. The programme being residential, each institute will make suitable arrangements for hostel accommodation for the students.
Students successfully graduating from the programme will be able to join organizations working in the area of analytics. Those interested in higher studies may pursue doctoral or other advanced studies in areas related to analytics.
Eligible candidates should apply online at IIM Calcutta official website. Application Fee is Rs.2500/- (Rs.1250/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST/DA categories).
IIM Calcutta PGDBA admission eligibility criteria are as below:
- Applicants must have 10+2+4 years of bachelors degree; 10+2+3+2 Post graduate degree or 10+2+5 Integrated degree with 60% marks
- Candidates in final year are also eligible to apply
- Candidates should appear in IIM Calcutta PGDBA entrance exam
Candidates shortlisted after the written test will be called for personal interview. The final offer would be made on the basis of performance in the written test, personal interview, work experience and academic standing.
Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM)
The Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM) is specifically designed to develop effective managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs in an increasingly competitive and globalizing food and agri-business sector. What makes this sector-specific programme special compared to many other agri-business programmes is that the programme curriculum has a leading-edge managerial foundation firmly rooted in IIMA's "management" culture and proficiency with a focus on food and agri-business. The programme is a leader in agri-business management education and has been Ranked Number 1 Agribusiness/Food Industry Management programme in the World by Eduniversal, Paris a global ranking and rating agency specializing in higher education.
Application process for admission at IIM Ahmedabad 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 Ahmedabad Admission
The selection of candidates for admission to the 2024-26 Batch of PGP-FABM at IIM Ahmedabad is a two-step process.
In the first step, candidates will be short-listed for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interviews (PI) from among candidates who have applied for the programme and have a valid CAT score and satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme.
Shortlisting and Selection Criteria for PGP-FABM 2024-26 Batch
For shortlisting the candidates for PGP-FABM admissions, 65% weightage will be given to the scores of CAT and 35% weightage to the Application Rating Score. Since the programme is sector-specific and prefers candidates with relevant educational background, the candidates with bachelor’s or master’s degree in agricultural sciences or agriculture-related disciplines will be preferred while short-listing for Analytical Writing Test and Personal Interview.
Final Selection
Final selection for PGP-FABM is based on Personal Interview, Academic Writing Test (AWT) and Composite score
IIM PGP-FABM programme curriculum has a solid managerial foundation, a focus on food and agribusiness marketplace, and is designed to build and enhance a global perspective among participants. The course comprises three components: the core management courses, compulsory food and agribusiness related courses and electives courses. The core programme consists of 34 core management courses encompassing 23.3 credits in the first year and is common with the PGP to enhance learning due to multiple perspectives and competitiveness. The first year is spread over three terms, each of which is often to twelve weeks’ duration. The compulsory package in the programme is designed to:
- Provide basic conceptual and analytical knowledge and inculcate attitudes and skills necessary for managerial effectiveness in different functional areas of agri-business management.
- Develop an integrated view of organizational and managerial functioning and an understanding of the interdependencies of subsystems; and
- Create awareness and understanding of environmental forces impinging on managerial behavior.
Following the first year programme, students undergo Rural Immersion in two phases for a period of about four weeks and summer internship for a period of eight weeks with the institute’s corporate partners, which provide students field and organizational experience.
The second year of the programme consists of compulsory as well as elective courses and is designed to impart specialized multi-functional knowledge and skills required by food and agri-business sector managers for excellence in planning, decision-making, organization and implementation in different sub-sectors and activities in the sector including agriculture, food, and agribusiness, rural and allied sectors. The graduates of PGP-FABM are awarded the ‘MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Food and Agri-business Management)'
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 Ahmedabad PGP and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Ahmedabad admission is submitted. You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Ahmedabad Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Ahmedabad website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in agricultural sciences or agriculture-related disciplines, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. In case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category, this is relaxed to 45%. 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.
In case the candidate has obtained bachelor’s degree in Non Agriculture Area, the candidate would be treated eligible if he/she has keen interest in Agriculture and allied activities, Food processing, Rural development among others. Besides the candidate must appear in CAT exam and score well to clear the overall and sectional cut off for shortlisting.
The selection of candidates for admission to the 2024-26 Batch of PGP-FABM at IIM Ahmedabad is a two-step process.
In the first step, candidates will be short-listed for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interviews (PI) from among candidates who have applied for the programme and have a valid CAT score and satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme.
Shortlisting and Selection Criteria for PGP-FABM 2024-26 Batch
For shortlisting the candidates for PGP-FABM admissions, 65% weightage will be given to the scores of CAT and 35% weightage to the Application Rating Score. Since the programme is sector-specific and prefers candidates with relevant educational background, the candidates with bachelor’s or master’s degree in agricultural sciences or agriculture-related disciplines will be preferred while short-listing for Analytical Writing Test and Personal Interview.
Final Selection
Final selection for PGP-FABM is based on Personal Interview, Academic Writing Test (AWT) and Composite score
IIM Ahmedabad has instituted a number of scholarships to the PGP-FABM students which include Need-Based Scholarship Scheme; scholarships offered by Government of India, by Industry and Corporate Sector, by IIM-A Alumni, Scholarships for Entrepreneurship, Scholarships for reserved category and minority students among others.
IIMA has a Special Need-based scholarship. It is the endeavour of the Institute that no student be denied opportunity to pursue the two year PGP-FABM for want of adequate financial resources. All students admitted to the PGP-FABM whose gross annual family income is below Rs.15,00,000 during the previous financial year are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
IIMA offers Scholarships for students who graduate from IIMA and going for entrepreneurship to encourage the graduating students to become entrepreneurs. The Institute has decided to initiate a scheme of providing a monthly stipend of Rs.30,000/- for at most three consecutive years to two students from every batch.
IIMA also offers Scholarships for students who graduate from IIMA and join “Not-for-Proft” organization In order to encourage students to opt for jobs in NGOs. From every batch two students will be given financial assistance for three consecutive years at the most to facilitate paying out a part of their bank loans they availed for studying in IIMA.
IIM Ahmedabad offers Assistance ships for students who graduate from IIMA and pursue doctoral studies to encourage them to go for doctoral studies in India or abroad. Two students will be given this scholarship for at most three consecutive years
Master of Business Administration Business Analytics (PGPBA)
Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) known as Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics (PGPBA) is a masters level programme, leading to the grant of a degree of Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics. This two-year, full-time, residential programme is designed to equip students to take on leadership roles in using analytics and artificial intelligence to solve increasingly complex problems. It lasts six trimesters, spread over two years, with a summer project intermediary.
Admission Process for Candidates for MBA Business Analytics at IIM Bangalore is through CAT. The admission of the candidates for admission to the MBA BA (PGPBA) at IIM Bangalore 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 Bangalore will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Bangalore 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 MBA Business Analytics (PGPBA) at IIM Bangalore programme offers Core and Elective courses. Core courses are compulsory courses offered in the first year and second year. Elective courses are offered in the second year, where students get the opportunity to choose from a basket of multidisciplinary courses and courses with functional depth in Analytics.
IIMB courses are delivered through a combination of lectures, classroom discussions, industry interactions, case analyses, individual and group projects, term papers, role plays, dissertations, simulations, business games, films, and various experiential learning methods. During the first year, a PGP-BA student is required to undertake eighteen core courses (totalling 49.5 credits). The first year consists of three terms, Summer internship programme is scheduled between the end of first year and the beginning of second year with a firm in the Analytics domain. Internship is optional for students who have at least 34 months of work experience prior to enrolling for the programme.
The PGP-BA student should take the four core courses in Term IV and at least four electives (12 credits) in the analytics domain (labelled as field electives) across Terms IV, V and VI. The remaining credits can be taken from either the analytics domain (field elective) or any other general management electives (free electives). A PGP-BA student should earn a minimum of 45 credits and a maximum of 51 credits in the second year.
The electives cover a wide array of topics including Social Entrepreneurship, Infrastructure Development, PPPs and Regulation, Business Analytics and Intelligence, Spreadsheet Model-Business Decision, Current Economic Scenario; Indian Economy and Policy Matters for Business, Global Securities Markets, Corporate Governance: Indian and International Perspective, Corporate Valuation, Digital Marketing, Research for Marketing Decisions, Brand Management, Entrepreneurship in Action, Personal Values, Goals and Career Options, Creating High Performance Organizations, Supply Chain Management, Technology and Operations Strategy, Green Business Management, Strategic Thinking and Decision Making Apart from electives on functional areas, IIMB also offers different types of courses such as language courses (German, French, Spanish and Japanese), courses with international immersion (like Business Planning in International Markets, Developing Technology Partnerships between Firms in India and Israel), and experiential courses (like the Himalayan Mountain Challenge and Motorcycle Immersion in Local Entrepreneurial Settings), based on the interest of students.
- For IIMB MBA Business Analytics 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 Bangalore MBA Business Analytics (PGPBA) and other programs and select the interview city.
- Your application for IIM Bangalore admission is submitted.
- You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Bangalore Admission.
- After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Bangalore website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password
- IIM Bangalore MBA Business Analytics 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
The final selection process for MBA Business Analytics admission to IIM Bangalore is based on students’ academic performance, their CAT score, performance in the admission interview and prior work experience. Following steps are included in the IIM Bangalore final selection process:
Step 1: Candidates are short-listed for Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have excellent academics, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme of IIM Bangalore
Step 2: IIM Bangalore will identify many candidates for shortlisting for the PI round with an excellent academic record and work experience but who may have narrowly missed the high score that would have been required if CAT alone was the basis for the PI shortlist. Such candidates will be preferred in the shortlisting process as against those who have only a high CAT score but have poor academic profile and poor quality of work experience. The emphasis in shortlisting process at IIM Bangalore is on consistent and high performance in academics and other parameters.
Step 3: After the WAT & PI round, admission offers are made by IIM Bangalore to successful candidates. The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in WAT & PI, Performance in past academics, Performance in CAT, Quality of Work Experience among others
Step 4: Final Admission Offer will be made by IIM Bangalore to the candidates on the basis of Final Score arrived after awarding the weightage scores on all the components.
Candidates, who are finally selected, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date.
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Doctoral Programme in Management at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore prepares students for careers in research and teaching in academic institutions engaged in business management and public policy. IIM PhD is a five-year full time programme which trains students to advance knowledge through theoretical and applied research and engage in their dissemination and implementation. IIM Bangalore supports its students through a generous financial aid package that includes full tuition fee waiver, stipend, subsidized hostel accommodation, start-up grants, travel grants and milestone incentives.
The programme adds substantially to the body of knowledge through research, both applied and - conceptual, and disseminates such knowledge. IIMB PhD provides rigorous, inter-disciplinary training that will equip students with the ability to conduct cutting-edge research of international standard. It contributes to the creation and transmission of knowledge with emphasis on issues faced by firms and organizations in India. The PhD programme helps to meet the teaching and research manpower needs of academia and industry.
The admission process for IIMB PhD programme is detailed as below:
- Based on the information provided by the applicants in their application, the candidates will be shortlisted (on the recommendation of the respective areas) and invited for an area specific written test and / or interview
- The mode of conducting the Area specific written test and Interview i.e either Online / In-person will be notified/intimated well ahead of the process.
- Candidates will be admitted to the programme based on a combination of multiple parameters, as also specified by the respective areas.
- Admission Parameters may include applicant's performance in GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET) score, or IIMB Test (as applicable), past academic performance, work experience, area specific test and / or interview performance etc.
- Candidates selected for admission are required to attend a Preparatory Course which is expected to be scheduled from late May through mid-June
- Registration for the Doctoral Programme will be notified separately on the website.
IIMB PhD students actively engage with its world class faculty work at the cutting edge of research, teaching, and implementation of management research. The PhD programme at IIMB has two main phases: an initial phase of coursework aimed at providing breadth and depth in management disciplines, and a subsequent phased focused on development of the doctoral dissertation under the guidance of a dissertation advisory committee. Periodic milestones are inbuilt in the programme to ensure timely progress towards the degree.
The programme duration is 5 years and has two phases: coursework and thesis research. The first phase covers the first two years and includes the following components: (a) coursework (b) independent study (c) a summer research project at the end of the first academic year. Successful completion of the first phase requires passing the Comprehensive Examination (written and viva) at the end of the second academic year.
The student then begins the second phase focused on the dissertation research. The dissertation work which takes roughly three years has milestones such as formation of Dissertation Advisory Committee, Dissertation Proposal Defense, Dissertation Submission, Dissertation Evaluation, and Public Defense of Dissertation.
Doctoral students also work as a Research Assistants (RA) and Teaching Assistants (TA) periodically during various stages of the Doctoral Programme. Students are expected to graduate at the convocation at the end of their fifth year in the programme.
Eligible candidates should apply online at IIM Bangalore PhD admission official website with application fee of Rs.1000 for one specialization area and Rs.1500 for two specialization area. The candidate can apply for maximum two specialization areas. If the applicant wants to appear in IIMB admission test he/she has to pay Rs.500 extra in addition to the application fees
Students/professionals who want to pursue a career in advanced research and academics (including teaching) are the ideal candidates for IIM Bangalore PhD Program. The applicant should have high scholastic ability, aptitude for research and excellent analytical skills. He/She should have enough motivation to withstand the rigour of the Program. Key eligibility criteria are:
- A Master's Degree (obtained after completing bachelor’s degree) or a 5 year Integrated Master’s Degree in any discipline (OR) Post Graduate Diploma (2 years) with at least 55 percent marks in the bachelor’s as well in the master’s degrees/PG Diploma (50 percent marks for SC, ST and PwD categories) (OR) Professional qualification - CA, ICWA, CS (with at least 50percent marks) with B.com / Degree (45 percent marks for SC, ST and PwD categories). (OR) A 4 year / 8 semesters Bachelor's degree with at least 6.5 CGPA or equivalent marks (6.0 CGPA for SC, ST and PwD categories).
- Candidates who are in the final year of the qualifying Programmes that would make them eligible can also apply.
- Candidates require a valid test score, from any one of the acceptable tests to the area(s) of specialization they are applying to, including GMAT/GRE/CAT 2022/GATE /JRF (NET)/ IIMB Test
IIM Bangalore PhD final selection Parameters include applicant's performance in GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET) score, or IIMB Test (as applicable), past academic performance, work experience, area specific test and / or interview performance. Candidates selected for admission are required to attend a Preparatory Course which is expected to be scheduled from late May through mid-June
Bachelor of Business Administration Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (BBA DBE)
IIM Bangalore 3 year BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship programme is unique and aims to promote entrepreneurship skills in the young students. The IIMB DBE programme is meticulously designed to equip students with industry-ready skills and knowledge to thrive in this ever-evolving landscape of digital business and entrepreneurship. In the 3 years course of this programme, students will gain the expertise in the foundational concepts of business management and entrepreneurship.
The BBA-DBE Undergraduate Programme in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship is a three-year degree offered in an online mode that can be completed within a maximum of six academic years from the date of joining. The students will have multiple exit options and could get a certificate, a diploma, or earn the Degree. Students who choose to exit the programme with a certificate or a diploma may be able to rejoin the programme to complete the degree. The courses will be delivered online while exams are held offline at different centres across India. This programme may be undertaken as a standalone primary degree or can be pursued along with any other educational programme that the student might be pursuing.
On successful completion of the IIM Bangalore BBA programme, the student will get IIM Bangalore Alumni status. The BBA at IIM Bangalore is strategically designed to blend digital technology, business management principles and an entrepreneurial mindset, laying a robust foundation for students aspiring to succeed in the ever evolving and competitive business landscape. The innovative curriculum will provide the skills needed in the digital future. The student can pursue other graduation/diploma course along with IIMB BBA programme as it is offered online.
IIM Bangalore will conduct BBA DBE entrance test for admission. Key details of IIM Bangalore BBA admission process are as below:
- Candidates who fulfil the basic eligibility criteria need to appear for the IIMB DBE Entrance Test, conducted at designated centres across India and will be a Computer-Based Test.
- The candidates will be selected for the programme only on the basis of their performance in the IIMB DBE Entrance test.
- Based on the category-wise selection cut-off in the IIMB DBE Entrance Test, decided by the Admissions Office, only the shortlisted candidates shall be informed to register for the programme by paying the required programme fee.
IIM Bangalore BBA DBE provides a fusion of digital and management fundamentals and an entrepreneurial mindset that will help generate self-motivated, self-learning graduates capable of taking up challenging jobs that industries undergoing digitization require. Year wise curriculum with BBA programme outcome is detailed below:
Year-1: Certificate of Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship.
In the first year the student will learn the business foundation courses and digital technologies. If he/she prefers to exit from the BBA programme after one year, the student will be awarded Certificate of Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship
Year-2: Diploma of Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship
In the second year the student will learn the digital business models and formulation of business plans. However, even if he/she prefers to exit from the BBA programme after second year, the student will be awarded Diploma of Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship.
Year-3: Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship
The third and final year will equip the student with key foundations of business strategies and how to move forward in the business world with digital technologies. After third year, the student will be awarded Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship. After completion of three year BBA DBE course, the students will be able to develop and implement comprehensive strategies for digital businesses; Utilize advanced digital technologies to drive business innovation and growth; Lead digital transformation initiatives in a variety of business environments.
IIM Bangalore BBA Application for admission should be completed on the online admission application portal for the BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship Programme. Step by Step process how to apply for IIM Bangalore BBA and how to complete the application form is given below:
Step 1: Complete Registration Form
• Access Registration Page: Visit the registration page.
• Create an Account: Enter your details to create an account.
• Receive Credentials: Note down your registration ID and password, which will be sent to your registered email/SMS.
Step 2: Make Fee Payment Online
• Access Payment Link: Reach out to the payment link on our website.
• Payment Details: Make the payment as per the your category & details provided in your application form (Rs.3000 for Gen/Rs.1500 for SC-ST). Ensure to enter your application number.
• Screenshot Requirement: Take a screenshot of the payment confirmation, which is required for your application.
• Payment Information: Enter UTR, Bank name, and Branch details.
• Upload Receipt: Upload the Application Payment Receipt in the document upload section.
Step 3: Fill-in & Submit Application Form
• Login: Use your registration ID and password to log in.
• Fill in the Application Form: Carefully complete all sections of the application form with accurate details.
• Upload Required Documents: Make sure to upload all the necessary documents as specified in the application form.
Review Your Information: Before submitting, review all the entered details to ensure they are correct
IIM Bangalore BBA eligibility criteria for Admission are as follows:
- Indian National: The student should be Indian National
- Must have Passed Class 10: The student must have passed class 10 and should have certificate to this effect
- Performance in Class 12: The student must have scored a minimum of 60 % marks or equivalent CGPA in recognized board exams for general category & NC-OBC & EWS category candidates. For SC,ST & PwD candidates minimum 55% marks are required.
- Entrance Test: It is mandatory for the applicants to appear in computer based IIMB DBE Entrance Test (Undergraduate Entrance Test) at the designated centre.
The candidates will be selected for the programme only on the basis of their performance in the IIMB DBE Entrance test.
Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives
MBA for working professionals, known as the Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM) leading to MBA degree is a week end programme spread over two years. The PGPEM is a programme designed for working mid-level and senior executives with a minimum of four years of work experience after graduation.
Launched in 1998, the PGPEM programme is rigorous and scheduled on weekends to make it accessible to those who do not want to leave their jobs while pursuing a master’s degree. The purpose of the programme is to complement the excellent functional knowledge and experience that participants possess with contemporary management knowledge, thereby preparing them to manage greater responsibilities in a liberalized and globalized economy.
The graduates of the PGPEM are part of the IIMB Alumni Association. IIMB has a global alumni network with chapters in all major cities in India and several major cities across the world. The alumni organize regular and special events, sometimes in collaboration with the pan-IIM network, to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking.
- Applicants require a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE or IIMB Test score as on the date of application submission to be considered for admission
- Applicants will be short listed for the personal interview based on their performance in CAT / GMAT / GRE / IIMB Test, the applicant’s prior academic performance, and duration of work experience.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal interview or online interview (as deemed fit by IIMB) and a Writing Ability Test.
- The interview panel will consist of two faculty members of IIMB and may also include an IIMB alumnus.
- The interview panel will evaluate each candidate’s performance based on quality of experience, diversity, leadership qualities, social sensitivity, and multi-faceted personality.
- At the time of the interview, candidates will be required to produce letters of approval from their employers, indicating that they are permitted to pursue the programme.
- All interviews will be conducted at IIMB.
- Under normal circumstances if IIMB conducts face to face interviews candidates who are unable to attend the interview on the specified date, because of their overseas travel/stay, may be interviewed through video conference. This facility is available at the discretion of IIMB. Requests for interview via videoconference should be made at least 10 days ahead of the scheduled interview date.
- The admission offer will be made to a certain percentage (depending on the availability of seats and candidates satisfying a minimum cutoff on the composite score and / or on any factor score) of applicants based on their composite total score.
- The composite total score is calculated using a multi-factor model.
IIM Bangalore PGPEM Students are provided a strong grounding in general management through the core courses in the first year and ample opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge through a rich choice of electives in the second year. A unique feature of this programme is that students can choose not only from the electives offered by the PGPEM but also from the other degree-granting programmes at IIMB.
The on-campus classes for the PGPEM are offered over the weekends, allowing students the opportunity to pursue a quality management programme without compromising on their fulltime jobs. The PGPEM also provides participants opportunities to go on full-term exchange programmes with IIMB's international partner institutions.
The PGPEM has four terms of three months each in an academic year. PGPEM-specific courses are scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays. In the second year, students with flexible work schedules may also choose to enrol in elective courses offered across other Post Graduate Programmes in the institute between Monday and Saturday. Each student is expected to complete the required 750 contact hours of the programme, within a maximum of five academic years.
IIMB uses the concept of credits to define the weightage of a course for both core and elective courses. Each course is typically of three credits. The thumb rule is that a three-credit course involves about 100 hours of work – 30% in the classroom and the rest for preparation and assignments. Core courses are offered during the first year. Elective courses are offered during the second year.
The course pedagogy includes classroom lectures, collaborative discussions, online (broadcast) sessions, case analyses, individual and group projects, role plays, live projects and business games.
The three-credit project course (on a conceptual problem or an industry analysis) is an essential part of the programme that offers students the opportunity to specialize in an area where a formal elective may not be offered. Action Learning Project encourages students to take up a turnkey project from within the company, analyze it and make recommendations.
- The application form for admission to IIMB PGPEM programme is available at official IIM Bangalore website with and application fee of Rs.1500/-.
- Application fee (Non-refundable) should be paid online, the details of which are provided in the application.
- Incomplete/unsubmitted applications will not be considered for further processing, and the application fee (if already paid) shall be forfeited.
Eligibility criteria for IIMB Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM) details are as follows:
- Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
- Applicants from SC, ST and PwD categories should have a minimum of 45% or equivalent CGPA.
- Applicants who do not have a Bachelor’s degree, but completed their CA/ICWA/CS after Class XII, are also eligible to apply for PGPEM
- The applicant needs to have a minimum of four years of full-time work experience. Part-time work experience and internship (paid or unpaid) during a programme of study or completion of the same will not be considered eligible work experience
- Applicants require a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE or IIMB Test score as on the date of application
- Applicants will be short listed for the personal interview based on their performance in CAT / GMAT / GRE / IIMB Test, the applicant’s prior academic performance, and duration of work experience.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal interview or online interview (as deemed fit by IIMB) and a Writing Ability Test.
- The admission offer will be made to a certain percentage (depending on the availability of seats and candidates satisfying a minimum cutoff on the composite score and / or on any factor score) of applicants based on their composite total score