Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The two-year full-time, residential, Master in Business Administration (MBA) programme, popularly known as Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) is the flagship programme of IIM Nagpur. The programme aims to create leaders, managers and entrepreneurs with strong conceptual foundations and analytical meticulousness ingrained in a sound understanding of the socio-economic context. The programme facilitates students to take on challenges in achieving professional excellence and self- development.
The MBA has been designed with a view to prepare the students for leadership roles. It grooms the students into competent professionals with an orientation towards excellence and high ethical standards, irrespective of the sector they choose to work in – be it business, not-for-profit, government-related or social change.
A significant feature of IIM Nagpur MBA program is the Field Immersion Module which helps the students to experience real-life problems and come up with practical solutions for them. The students at IIMN are encouraged to explore their entrepreneurial ambitions
IIM Nagpur MBA has unique industry connect programme of bringing ‘corporate into classrooms’ to produce relevant talent for corporate world. It aims to create value-driven leaders, global managers, and entrepreneurs with strong conceptual foundations and analytical approach. IIM Nagpur has student exchange programmes with multiple foreign universities including Japan, Singapore, South Korea, France, and Dubai. In the past IIMN has had its students participate in exchange programmes with Tel Aviv University, Israel; Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand and Instituto Tecnologico Autonoma de Mexico (ITAM). IIMN is expanding this programme further.
Application process for admission at IIM Nagpur 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 Nagpur Admission at this stage.
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Nagpur is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Tiruchirappalli is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in IIM CAP PI round
In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Nagpur admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters for shortlisting for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. After the PI round, IIM Nagpur prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for CAP participating IIMs.
- Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
- After the PI round, IIM Nagpur will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Nagpur to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates.Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date
The IIM Nagpur curriculum is benchmarked against the best in the world to ensure that excellent management education is imparted based on vibrant pedagogic practices while maintaining contemporary relevance in the Indian scenario. A combination of lectures, classroom discussions, case studies, individual and group projects, term papers, role plays, business games are included to deliver and evaluate the courses.
MBA program includes 3 terms in a year. The courses comprise Professional Management Practice including Rural immersion and interaction with Industry experts as mentors, field immersion and summer internship on completion of the first year. It lays the foundation for conceptual and critical reasoning. Lectures by various guests including academicians, industrialists, and eminent personalities, also enrich the student experience.
The Field Immersion Module during the 1st year at IIM Nagpur offers an opportunity for MBA students to interact with the industry. Students are attached to participating organizations from 4 broad sectors- Government and Infrastructure; Industry and Business (Small and Medium Enterprises); Agriculture, Food Processing & Rural Development and NGO and Environmental Management.
Also, students intern with corporate enterprises in the traditional summer internship at the end of the first year. The FIM acquaints them with the organizational challenges of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the not-for-profit sector.
IIM Nagpur MBA curriculum also offers International student exchange programmes with multiple foreign universities. This helps them in being better prepared for careers in a highly dynamic global business world.
The second year of the MBA programme focuses on more experiential learning and specializations.
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 Nagpur PGP (MBA) and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Nagpur admission is submitted. At this stage, you do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Nagpur Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Nagpur as well as IIM CAP website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password. You may need to register at IIM Nagpur website to reconfirm your interest for IIM Nagpur admission.
- IIM Nagpur 2 years full time MBA Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for CAP participating IIMs.
- Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
- After the PI round, IIM Nagpur will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM
Nagpur to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Business Administration is designed to enhance business and leadership skills, and decision-making abilities and provide a deep understanding of various aspects of business management and administration.
MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a postgraduate degree program that focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for effective business management and enhancing leadership skills. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of business, including finance, marketing, human resources, and operations management.
- Candidates need to submit online application with requisite fee
- Candidates should appear in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT or NMAT
- Appear in Graphic Era Aptitude Test & PI/self-introduction video. (Compulsory)
- If the Candidate has 75 Percentile in CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT or 210 score in NMAT, then the aptitude test is exempted
- Final selection is based on Academics, entrance exam score and performance in PI round
Graphic Era MBA program is typically two years long, and the curriculum includes core courses such as accounting, economics, marketing, organizational behavior, and strategy. In the first semester, students learn about the fundamentals of business administration and management. After the first semester, students can choose major and minor specializations in various fields of business management.
Major specializations in MBA include finance, human resources, marketing, Finance, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, International Business, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Agri-Business Management, Retail Management, Banking and Insurance, Branding and Advertisement and last but not least Hospitality Management.
MBA programs typically provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience through internships and industry projects. The program prepares students for a wide range of business-related roles, including management positions in corporates, consulting firms, and startups.
Candidates need to submit online application with requisite fee
- A graduate degree under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern under any discipline.
- The student must have secured at least 50% marks in aggregate, from a recognized university.
- The student should appear in one of the MBA entrance tests like CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The two year full time residential MBA program at KSOM, Bhubaneswar is designed to maximize students’ exposure to the industry. Students undertake several projects, work with the local industry and get enough opportunity to apply their classroom learning to a real-world problem. Internship with top-corporate houses and teaching by faculty from some of the finest B-schools of the country make KSOM an ideal destination for students seeking a meaningful MBA education.
KSOM has more than 50% faculty from top B-Schools and 90% faculty with industry experience. KSOM conducts Weekly seminar & industry interaction. KSOM has more than 200 networked organisations and has excellent placement record.
KSOM has a strong industry connect with more than 100 corporate interactions (conclaves, seminars, webinars, conferences, guest lectures) per year. KSOM has partnerships with several industry leaders like Ericsson, ITC Infotech, High Radius, Schneider Electric, Tech Mahindra L&T Financial, Microsoft & Oracle to jointly deliver content, foster innovation, enhance student learning and develop new capabilities.
Following steps are included in the KSOM MBA Admission process:
Step-1: Apply and appear in KIITEE Management (No Need to Apply separately for KSOM MBA Admission)
Step-2: Apply and appear in CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT after publication of result and Apply separately to KSOM MBA Admission
Step-3: KSOM Bhubaneswar Shortlists for final selection GDPI round
Step-4: Participate in final Admission Process of KIIT School of Management comprising GD-PI
Step-5: The final merit list will be generated on the basis of Entrance exam score, performance in GD-PI, written test of English, past academic record, work experience and other parameters.
Successful candidates will be intimated of their final selection through admission offer letter containing the terms and conditions of the admission.
KSOM MBA curriculum is designed to achieve the three objectives - Building a strong foundation in all the key functional areas of business; Fostering strong analytical and decision making skills; Providing academic flexibility to promote the customization and personalization of knowledge.
The MBA curriculum consists of three different components – Core courses, Elective courses and corporate experience through study tours and On-Job-Training (OJT). Each component reinforces learning from the other, thereby fortifying the education process. The core and elective courses are delivered over 4 semester of 20 weeks duration for each semester and a summer project of 8 weeks duration after the 2nd semesters (OJT). There are 17 core courses in the first year and one core course plus elective courses equivalent to 32 credits in the second year covering seven functional areas. It is compulsory for a student to select at least ONE area of concentration from the functional areas “Marketing”, “HR”, “Finance and Accounting”, “Information Technology”, “Technology and Operations”. If a student wants, he/she can choose TWO areas of concentration too.
The core courses in the first year establish a strong foundation in major functions of business viz. business environment, marketing, finance, human resources, communication, IT, operations and strategy. This input helps students to acquire basic analytical, quantitative and communication skills and builds their confidence to undertake advance courses during the second year. The summer project at the end of first year, called On-Job-Training (OJT), consolidates the classroom learning with exposure to real life corporate environment. The elective courses during the second year offers opportunity for specialization in major functional areas of management, adding greater depth to the learning acquired during the first year.
The last two semesters comprise of specialization courses where the students can choose elective courses offered in the areas of Business Analytics, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management.
A student has to complete a minimum of 32 credits of elective in total during the two semesters in the 2nd year. Students need to select appropriate mix of course according to their career preference. It is compulsory for student to select at least one area of concentration from the functional areas.
KIIT University has given two options before the applicants to apply for KSOM MBA Admission:
- Option 1: Apply with KIITEE Management Exam for KSOM MBA Admission
- Option 2: Apply with National Tests for KSOM MBA Admission after publication of result. Applicant has to register for and appear in KIITEE Management or the relevant CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT
- If Applying with National Test Score, pay application fee of Rs.1500/- online. If applying with KIITEE Management the application fee Rs.1500/- for the entrance exam includes the KSOM MBA Admission application fee.
Following key points form the KSOM Bhubaneswar eligibility criteria for MBA Admission
- A Candidate is eligible to apply for KIIT University MBA Admission, if he/she has a Bachelor's degree with a 15 years education (in keeping with the 10 + 2 + 3 system) or an equivalent qualification in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian
- Universities (AIU) with minimum 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA).
Candidates appearing for final examinations towards a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply for KIIT Bhubaneswar MBA Admission.
- Candidates should apply and appear in KIITEE Management or should apply and appear in CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT after publication of result and apply separately to KSOM MBA Admission
The final selection is based on the entrance exam score, performance in GD-PI, written test of English, past academic record, work experience and other parameters. Successful candidates will be intimated of their final selection through admission offer letter containing the terms and conditions of the admission.