Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
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MICA Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is a two years full time programme in management. The programme is offered on the lines of PGDM-C programme and has similar specializations. The placements for both the programmes are also common. The programme offers high placement opportunities in India as well as abroad.
The PGDM at MICA imparts professional knowledge in management theory and practice with specific emphasis on strategic marketing and communications that encompasses emerging industry trends in digital transformation and analytics. It will enable students to apply the knowledge and skills through intensive interaction with the industry using research and field-based immersion projects and learning.
On completion of the MICA PGDM programme, students will be able to demonstrate analytical and critical thinking abilities for data and evidence- based decision making using the latest trends in analytics, digital technologies, and business transformation. Besides, the Students will be able to have the ability to understand, manage and communicate global, economic, legal, and ethical aspects of entrepreneurship and business management
The PGDM programme at MICA develops agile thinking abilities of the students for evidence-based decision making and adaptive problem-solving and shapes competent and innovative leaders with global perspectives and sensitivity to business, environmental and societal impacts of managerial actions. On completion of PGDM programme at MICA, Students will acquire in-depth knowledge of management, marketing, communication, and leadership for generating new ideas, creative problem solving and the ability to practice it in dynamic and evolving eco-systems
MICA Application has to be submitted online with the requisite application fee of Rs.2100/-. In the application, applicant needs to update the score options which he/she would like to submit (CAT/XAT/GMAT).
MICA admission is a three step process involving appearance in MICAT for all the CAT/XAT/GMAT takers, shortlisting based on exam scores, and the Final selection process. MICA Ahmedabad admission process for PGDM is detailed below:
Step 1: Apply and appear in at least one of the acceptable Entrance exams -CAT/XAT/GMAT
Step 2: Apply for MICA admission and appear in MICAT-I or MICAT-II or in Both
Step 3: Check MICA Shortlist for final selection round. MICA awards 50% weight to MICAT and 50% weight to CAT/XAT/GMAT exam score in shortlisting process
Step 4: Participate in GE-PI in Final Selection Round
Step 5: Check your Admission Status in Merit List and Pay admission fees. Final admission is based on performance in Group Exercise; Personal Interview, MICAT and CAT/XAT/GMAT Score
MICA’s advanced and innovative PGDM programme curriculum, online learning tools and real-life work projects prepare and groom the students for global career path and industry work. Unique MICA offerings in Culture, Creativity and Entrepreneurship include courses such as Imagining India, Story Telling, Semiotics, Visual Cultures Learning and Industry Insights, Semiotics and Behavioral Architecture.
Pedagogy at MICA ensures group interactions, faculty mentoring and a combination of recorded and live sessions. The innovative pedagogy at MICA rests on peer-learning and developing the intuitive traits and emotional intelligence of the participants.
The institute has pioneered program innovations in the areas of Digital Platforms & Strategies, Media & Entertainment, Marketing Analytics, Strategic Communication and Strategic Marketing area.
The concentration courses are based on a career-building approach, keeping in mind the industry's need for professionals with clear career interests. The courses intend to enable the students to develop specific skills and perspectives in their chosen career paths, within the field of Strategic Marketing and Communication i.e. Brand Management (BM), Marketing Research and Analytics (MRA), Digital Communication Management (DCM), Advertising Management (AM) and Media Management (MM).
Step by Step MICA Application process for admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Management Communications (PGDM) programme is as below:
Step-1: Register to Get User ID: Click on Apply Now at MICA website. On the page that opens, you should fill in your name, mobile number, valid email ID and after clicking on ‘I Agree’ box, and entering captcha, you need to click on submit button.
Step-2: Check & Verify Details: Verify the filled in information and click on OK button. Your User ID and password are now sent to your mobile and on your email ID. The page also displays your application number which you should note for future reference
Step-3: Go to Application and Upload Photo & Signature: Your MICA registration is now complete. Click on Go to Application and read instructions how to fill MICA application form and proceed further. The application form first requires to fill personal details, upload your photo & signature at the top
Step-4: Fill Academic Details & Work Experience: On the next page you need to fill the academic details from class 10 onwards and also your work experience details
Step-5: Enter CAT/XAT/GMAT Exam Details: On this page you should choose the entrance exam the score of which you wish to submit for admission and if available now, you should submit exam score also. If you do not have the score card now, you will be allowed to update your score later. Besides, as MICAT is the mandatory test for MICA Admission, you should choose whether you wish to appear in MICAT-1 or MICAT-2 or in both
Step-6: Make Payment: MICA Application fee is Rs.2100. You need to pay this fee online. If the fee amount is correct you should click on ‘I Agree’ before finalizing the payment and proceed further.
Step-7: Enter Entrance Exam Score after Result Declaration: After the CAT/XAT result declaration, MICA will give you the opportunity to update your exam score. You should login as Already Registered candidate to update your CAT/XAT score
Key points in MICA Admission Eligibility Criteria are:
- MICA Ahmedabad eligibility criteria for PGDM require a Bachelor's degree (10 + 2 + 3 system) or an equivalent qualification in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
- Candidates appearing for final examinations towards a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply
- Candidates who demonstrate aptitude for expressing, assessing, and /or conceiving ideas that move people to action and achieve business results tend to stand a better chance of being shortlisted
- All the applicants must have appeared at least in one of the entrance exams – CAT conducted by IIMs or XAT conducted by XLRI or GMAT conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and must have scored well
- All the applicants have to apply and appear in MICAT-1 or MICAT-2 or Both
MICA admission is a three step process involving appearance in MICAT for all the CAT/XAT/GMAT takers, shortlisting based on exam scores, and the Final selection process. MICA Ahmedabad admission process for PGDM is detailed below:
Step 1: Apply and appear in at least one of the acceptable Entrance exams -CAT/XAT/GMAT
Step 2: Apply for MICA admission and appear in MICAT-I or MICAT-II or in Both
Step 3: Check MICA Shortlist for final selection round. MICA awards 50% weight to MICAT and 50% weight to CAT/XAT/GMAT exam score in shortlisting process
Step 4: Participate in GE-PI in Final Selection Round
Step 5: Check your Admission Status in Merit List and Pay admission fees. Final admission is based on performance in Group Exercise; Personal Interview, MICAT and CAT/XAT/GMAT Score
MICA Ahmedabad Scholarships, leading to partial or full fee waiver are offered to the students. MICA 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. MICA Scholarships are awarded annually based on the student's overall academic performance and family income. The scholarships are awarded to the students who are currently pursuing studies at MICA. The process of evaluating and awarding the scholarships is rigorous.
MICA offers Prof. Bikram Bindra "Equity Scholarship" and other merit and Merit cum Means scholarships. The students from PGP-1 will be eligible to apply. The Criterion for Scholarship selection is based on the Family Income not exceeding Rs. 10 lakhs per annum. Student’s academic performance should be minimum CGPA of 3.00 and class attendance record of minimum 80% in the first year for PGP-2 scholarship. Winning state/national/international level competitions will also add to eligibility.
The maximum number of scholarships to be awarded will be 25 to 27 (to PGP-1, PGP-2, and CCC), including the sponsored from Prof. Bikram Bindra for 1-2 student(s), where Prof. Bindra will provide Rs. 5 Lakhs to the student(s). The scholarship to be awarded for PGP-2 students will be up to 12. MICA will provide the scholarship up to 100% of the tuition fees per student in the programme. The number of scholarships to be awarded for PGP-1 will be up to 11 to 13. For CCC, the scholarsdhip will be awarded up to 2 students. MICA will provide up to 50% of the tuition fees per student in the programme.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management Communications (PGDM-C)
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MICA PGDM(C) is a two years full time programme in management. The programme stands out as a globally benchmarked holistic, empathetic, and creative management Programme that will build competencies in digital transformation, marketing and communications through a cutting edge and contemporary curriculum, innovative pedagogy, multidisciplinary research and learning outcomes relevant to emerging industry trends in technology, analytics, governance, innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal impact. The programme offers high placement opportunities in India as well as abroad.
MICA's spirit lies in its grasping of contemporary trends and sensibilities, addressing the needs of an ever-changing environment. The MICA brand assures effective delivery of Strategic Marketing and Communication solutions to the industry, government, and community.
The PGDM-C at MICA imparts professional knowledge in management theory and practice with specific emphasis on strategic marketing and communications that encompasses emerging industry trends in digital transformation and analytics. It will enable students to apply the knowledge and skills through intensive interaction with the industry using research and field-based immersion projects and learning.
On completion of the MICA PGDM-C programme, students will be able to demonstrate analytical and critical thinking abilities for data and evidence- based decision making using the latest trends in analytics, digital technologies, and business transformation. Besides, the Students will be able to have the ability to understand, manage and communicate global, economic, legal, and ethical aspects of entrepreneurship and business management.
MICA Application has to be submitted online with the requisite application fee of Rs.2100/-. In the application, applicant needs to update the score options which he/she would like to submit (CAT/XAT/GMAT).
MICA admission is a three step process involving appearance in MICAT for all the CAT/XAT/GMAT takers, shortlisting based on exam scores, and the Final selection process. MICA Ahmedabad admission process for PGDM-C is detailed below:
Step 1: Apply and appear in at least one of the acceptable Entrance exams -CAT/XAT/GMAT
Step 2: Apply for MICA admission and appear in MICAT-I or MICAT-II or in Both
Step 3: Check MICA Shortlist for final selection round. MICA awards 50% weight to MICAT and 50% weight to CAT/XAT/GMAT exam score in shortlisting process
Step 4: Participate in GE-PI in Final Selection Round
Step 5: Check your Admission Status in Merit List and Pay admission fees. Final admission is based on performance in Group Exercise; Personal Interview, MICAT and CAT/XAT/GMAT Score
Every year, MICA strives to design and develop cutting edge, innovative and creative programs and courses in collaboration with global advisory groups, industry professionals, MICA Faculty, Staff, Alumni and other institutional partners. MICA’s advanced and innovative curriculum, online learning tools and real-life work projects prepare and groom the students for global career path and industry work. Unique MICA offerings in Culture, Creativity and Entrepreneurship include courses such as Imagining India, Story Telling, Semiotics, Visual Cultures Learning and Industry Insights, Semiotics and Behavioral Architecture.
Pedagogy at MICA ensures group interactions, faculty mentoring and a combination of recorded and live sessions. The innovative pedagogy at MICA rests on peer-learning and developing the intuitive traits and emotional intelligence of the participants.
The institute has pioneered program innovations in the areas of Digital Platforms & Strategies, Media & Entertainment, Marketing Analytics, Strategic Communication and Strategic Marketing area.
The concentration courses are based on a career-building approach, keeping in mind the industry's need for professionals with clear career interests. The courses intend to enable the students to develop specific skills and perspectives in their chosen career paths, within the field of Strategic Marketing and Communication i.e. Brand Management (BM), Marketing Research and Analytics (MRA), Digital Communication Management (DCM), Advertising Management (AM) and Media Management (MM).
Step by Step MICA Application process for admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Management Communications (PGDM C) programme is as below:
Step-1: Register to Get User ID: Click on Apply Now at MICA website. On the page that opens, you should fill in your name, mobile number, valid email ID and after clicking on ‘I Agree’ box, and entering captcha, you need to click on submit button.
Step-2: Check & Verify Details: Verify the filled in information and click on OK button. Your User ID and password are now sent to your mobile and on your email ID. The page also displays your application number which you should note for future reference
Step-3: Go to Application and Upload Photo & Signature: Your MICA registration is now complete. Click on Go to Application and read instructions how to fill MICA application form and proceed further. The application form first requires to fill personal details, upload your photo & signature at the top
Step-4: Fill Academic Details & Work Experience: On the next page you need to fill the academic details from class 10 onwards and also your work experience details
Step-5: Enter CAT/XAT/GMAT Exam Details: On this page you should choose the entrance exam the score of which you wish to submit for admission and if available now, you should submit exam score also. If you do not have the score card now, you will be allowed to update your score later. Besides, as MICAT is the mandatory test for MICA Admission, you should choose whether you wish to appear in MICAT-1 or MICAT-2 or in both
Step-6: Make Payment: MICA Application fee is Rs.2100. You need to pay this fee online. If the fee amount is correct you should click on ‘I Agree’ before finalizing the payment and proceed further.
Step-7: Enter Entrance Exam Score after Result Declaration: After the CAT/XAT result declaration, MICA will give you the opportunity to update your exam score. You should login as Already Registered candidate to update your CAT/XAT score
Key points in MICA Admission Eligibility Criteria are:
- MICA Ahmedabad eligibility criteria for both PGDM (C) and PGDM require a Bachelor's degree (10 + 2 + 3 system) or an equivalent qualification in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
- Candidates appearing for final examinations towards a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply
- Candidates who demonstrate aptitude for expressing, assessing, and /or conceiving ideas that move people to action and achieve business results tend to stand a better chance of being shortlisted
- All the applicants must have appeared at least in one of the entrance exams – CAT conducted by IIMs or XAT conducted by XLRI or GMAT conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and must have scored well
- All the applicants have to apply and appear in MICAT-1 or MICAT-2 or Both
MICA admission is a three step process involving appearance in MICAT for all the CAT/XAT/GMAT takers, shortlisting based on exam scores, and the Final selection process. MICA Ahmedabad admission process for PGDM-C is detailed below:
Step 1: Apply and appear in at least one of the acceptable Entrance exams -CAT/XAT/GMAT
Step 2: Apply for MICA admission and appear in MICAT-I or MICAT-II or in Both
Step 3: Check MICA Shortlist for final selection round. MICA awards 50% weight to MICAT and 50% weight to CAT/XAT/GMAT exam score in shortlisting process
Step 4: Participate in GE-PI in Final Selection Round
Step 5: Check your Admission Status in Merit List and Pay admission fees. Final admission is based on performance in Group Exercise; Personal Interview, MICAT and CAT/XAT/GMAT Score
MICA Ahmedabad Scholarships, leading to partial or full fee waiver are offered to the students. MICA 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. MICA Scholarships are awarded annually based on the student's overall academic performance and family income. The scholarships are awarded to the students who are currently pursuing studies at MICA. The process of evaluating and awarding the scholarships is rigorous.
MICA offers Prof. Bikram Bindra "Equity Scholarship" and other merit and Merit cum Means scholarships. The students from PGP-1 will be eligible to apply. The Criterion for Scholarship selection is based on the Family Income not exceeding Rs. 10 lakhs per annum. Student’s academic performance should be minimum CGPA of 3.00 and class attendance record of minimum 80% in the first year for PGP-2 scholarship. Winning state/national/international level competitions will also add to eligibility.
The maximum number of scholarships to be awarded will be 25 to 27 (to PGP-1, PGP-2, and CCC), including the sponsored from Prof. Bikram Bindra for 1-2 student(s), where Prof. Bindra will provide Rs. 5 Lakhs to the student(s). The scholarship to be awarded for PGP-2 students will be up to 12. MICA will provide the scholarship up to 100% of the tuition fees per student in the programme. The number of scholarships to be awarded for PGP-1 will be up to 11 to 13. For CCC, the scholarsdhip will be awarded up to 2 students. MICA will provide up to 50% of the tuition fees per student in the programme.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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NMIMS Mumbai MBA is a two year full time programme, spread over six trimesters and leading to the degree in Master of Business Administration. The notable features of the MBA programme are its flexibility and objectives of providing a genuinely broad based education. Students are given an opportunity to improve their communication skills in a well equipped, modern language lab with computers and cassettes.
Special classes in French, German, and Spanish are also offered to prepare students for international careers. Annual Seminar, CEO series of guest lectures, business simulation games, personal growth lab, psychological profiling, personality development workshops (MBTI), create all round development for students.
NMIMS University has opened applications for its MBA programs for 2026–28 batch across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jadcherla (Hyderabad), Navi Mumbai, Indore, and Ahmedabad campuses. Admission is based on NMAT by GMAC followed by a second-stage competency test and personal interview. To promote gender diversity, NMIMS University has reserved 30% of seats in MBA programs for female candidates. NMIMS only accepts the score of the first NMAT examination attempted by the candidate.
The NMIMS MBA program begins with a two-week foundation module designed to build strong fundamentals through case-based learning, business etiquette training, and exposure to tools like spreadsheet modeling and social media applications. The two-year program is divided into six trimesters of around eleven weeks each. During the first year, students take core courses in Marketing, Finance, Operations and Decision Sciences, Economics, Human Resources and Behavioral Sciences, Communications, and Strategy. In the third trimester, they can also begin exploring electives to identify their areas of interest before finalizing a specialization.
In the second year, the curriculum offers more than 140 electives across diverse domains, along with a few compulsory courses. Several electives are developed in collaboration with industry leaders such as Google, Cognizant, Ernst & Young, and Lowe Lintas, ensuring students are aligned with current business practices. Beyond credit courses, students may opt for audit courses, seminars, and need-based workshops. A mandatory six-to-eight week summer internship between the first and second year provides practical exposure through live corporate projects, bridging classroom learning with real-world applications.
To apply for NMIMS Mumbai admission 2026, and other campuses, you should follow these steps.
Step 1: Register for NMAT by GMAC Exam: Visit NMAT Website (nmat.org) to register for NMAT exam. Complete the registration process by paying the registration fee. Save your NMAT by GMAC registration number. The registration number is required for completing the NMIMS application.
Step 2: Register for NMIMS MBA Admission before taking NMAT exam: After registering for NMAT exam, the next step is to visit the NMIMS website for the MBA admission process. You should visit NMIMS website (nmims.edu), enter your NMAT by GMAC™ registration number, and complete the application process. Note that you cannot fill out the NMIMS application form without the registration number. Complete the NMIMS MBA application process by paying the registration fees.
Registration with NMIMS before your scheduled exam date is mandatory to apply for any NMIMS programs. For example, if NMAT by GMAC™ examination is scheduled on 11th October 2025, a candidate must register on or before 10th October 2025.
The candidate has to give the program preference in the NMIMS Registration form. The final program preference will be taken after the shortlisting for further admission process. The candidate must mention minimum five program Preferences in the registration form. After payment a PDF of the application form will be generated on the candidate dashboard.
You should check the data entered in the online registration application form very carefully while registering before applying, as you will not be allowed to make any changes after submitting the application.
NMIMS Eligibility Criteria for MBA Admission 2026-2028
NMIMS Mumbai eligibility to apply for 2 years full time MBA Human Resource programme admission has following key points in its eligibility criteria
- Applicant must be a graduate with 50% marks
- The candidate should be registered for NMAT by GMAC and must score well to become eligible for admission.
- NMIMS SBM Mumbai will consider only first take of NMAT by GMAC exam score. Score of Retake exam will not be considered
- The candidates, who have passed, or, have appeared for graduation examination from a University where Grade Point Average is given, must produce the equivalent percentage for the GPA/CGPA obtained in writing from the University concerned.
- A candidate appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results is also eligible to apply for NMIMS MBA/PGDM Admission
- The candidate must have appeared for all the subject(s) / exams before the commencement of the respective program (s) of NMIMS.
The admission process of the NMIMS MBA Program in Mumbai campus has following steps:
Stage 1: Take NMAT by GMAC Test: Admission to NMIMS MBA programs requires candidates to appear for the NMAT by GMAC™ test, which forms the first stage of selection.
Stage 2: Shortlisting based on NMAT sectional and total score: Shortlisting based on NMAT sectional and total score will be done only for candidates applying to any of the NMIMS programs. Shortlisted candidates are invited for Stage 2, comprising a competency test and personal interview, with weightage also given to academic record and work experience.
Stage 3: Final Merit List: The final merit list is prepared on the basis of NMAT scores, interview, competency test, academics, and work experience, strictly on merit. Selected candidates must upload scanned copies of academic, work experience, and medical documents, with original verification required before program commencement. All admission-related updates, including call letters, will be available on the NMIMS dashboard.
NMIMS Mumbai Scholarships for MBA
Key details of Narsee Monjee Mumbai Scholarships are
- Name of Scholarship Scheme: Merit Cum Means Scholarship
- Eligibility/Criteria: Family Income should be less than Rs.8 lakhs; Based on high academic performance
- Amount of Scholarship: Partial or full fee waiver as per evaluation
MBA International Business (MBA-IB)
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The MBA (International Business) is the flagship 2 years full time residential management offered by IIFT. The programme is open for freshers as well as for graduates with quality work experience. The MBA (IB) is the foundational course for developing a competent cadre of business executives to meet the country’s growing requirements for trained personnel in the field of international management. MBA (IB) is a six trimester general management programme with a focus on international business. The programme aims at providing a comprehensive coverage incorporating all the important areas and disciplines relevant to international business activities. The syllabi for MBA (IB) compares favorably with the syllabi of some of the world’s best International Business Schools.
IIFT MBA IB aims at imparting professional education and training in modern management techniques for handling international business operations in a highly dynamic and competitive environment. Since the development in the international marketing on the one hand and the consequential impact of the same on India’s domestic market on the other, call for a professional approach and sensitivity to international business environment, the MBA (IB) exposes the participants to the challenges in the emerging competitive business environment in an increasingly globalized world.
The applicants should register and apply online for CAT exam at iimcat.ac.in and also separately apply for IIFT admission by making payment of requisite application fee
IIFT MBA Admission is through Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs. IIFT does not conduct anymore its own entrance exam. IIFT admission process has following steps:
Step-1: Register and Submit Application & Take CAT exam by making payment of requisite CAT registration fees
Step-2: Submit separate Application for IIFT Admission by making payment of IIFT application fee
Step-3: IIFT will Shortlist candidates for Extempore-GD-PI round based on CAT cut off and Gender Diversity. Following weightage will be awarded to different components in IIFT shortlisting process for PI round:
Step-4: Shortlisted candidates need to participate in IIFT Final Selection Round comprising Extempore, GD, PI, WAT
Step-5: Final Merit List of more than 300 students will be generated after completion of IIFT final selection round based on CAT score, PI round and various other attributes & weightages
IIFT offers a dynamic curriculum. It aims to familiarize the students with fundamental concepts of management, international business and trade. The course structure is in sync with international trade and business demand, industry requirements and expectations. It incorporates all the vital subject areas and disciplines relevant to global business, emphasizing on analytical and quantitative approach. The course is a combination of core subjects and a wide range of electives that cater to the changing dynamics of international business.
The curriculum of the MBA (International Business) gets validated both internally and externally in the purview of the changing global environment in International Business and the requirements of Management Education to meet these new challenges, on a continuous basis. The curriculum places emphasis on developing a global perspective on various issues and developing these skills for taking an integrated view on managerial problems and being able to adapt to changing situations.
Summer Internship, Port Visit and Social Awareness Programme involve field work. All these field work components are mandatory. In the second year, students undertake a Research Project of 3 credits based on their sectoral specialization. Key specialization areas are General Management and Strategy, Quantitative Techniques & Operations Management; Information Technology, Finance, Marketing, International Trade Operations & Logistics, Human Resources, Economics of Strategy. Each specialization area has four to twelve electives. Students are required to opt for 18 Electives. They can major in two functional areas (6 each) and minors (3) in any other functional areas or major in 3 functional areas.
The step by step process how to apply for IIFT MBA admission is shared below:
Step-1: The applicants should register and apply online for CAT exam at iimcat.ac.in by making requisite CAT registration fee of Rs.2500
Step-2: After completing CAT application, apply separately for MBA (IB) Admission at IIFT website applyadmission.net/IIFT2025.
Step-3: Make online payment of IIFT application fee of Rs.3000/-. ( For PwD/SC /ST/Transgender IIFT application fees is Rs.1500)
IIFT MBA Admission 2025 Last Date to Apply has been extended from November 23 to December 5, 2024.
- A recognized bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration in any discipline with 50% marks.
- The candidates appearing for a qualifying examination (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) are also eligible to apply
- No minimum or maximum age limit
- Taking CAT exam and scoring well is mandatory for Indian Nationals
The applicants should register and apply online for CAT exam at iimcat.ac.in and also separately apply for IIFT admission by making payment of requisite application fee
IIFT MBA Admission is through Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs. IIFT does not conduct anymore its own entrance exam. IIFT admission process has following steps:
Step-1: Register and Submit Application & Take CAT exam by making payment of requisite CAT registration fees
Step-2: Submit separate Application for IIFT Admission by making payment of IIFT application fee
Step-3: IIFT will Shortlist candidates for Extempore-GD-PI round based on CAT cut off and Gender Diversity. Following weightage will be awarded to different components in IIFT shortlisting process for PI round:
Step-4: Shortlisted candidates need to participate in IIFT Final Selection Round comprising Extempore, GD, PI, WAT
Step-5: Final Merit List of more than 300 students will be generated after completion of IIFT final selection round based on CAT score, PI round and various other attributes & weightages
IIFT Need Based Scholarship: Under this Scheme IIFT pays interest subsidy on Educational Loan for 27 months to the MBA (IB) students with family income less than Rs.6 lakhs, from the time the loan in taken from a Bank.
New Scholarship Scheme (NSS): It will cover 10% students with scholarship amounting to 20% of the tuition fee in all “Full-Time/Regular” batches of the degree courses offered by IIFT. The criteria would be “means-cum-merit” basis with 70% weightage to means, and 30% weightage to merit.
Scholarships to IPM students: The scholarship will be offered after completion of BBA and MBA.
Government of India Scholarships: Government of India offers various central and state level scholarships to students. As of now, central scholarships are available for Full-Time students of IIFT through NSP portal like Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education to the SC students; ST students; to students with benchmark disabilities; to OBC students; Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship to the students belonging to minority communities and other scholarships.
Exim Bank Scholarship: Exim Bank offers a scholarship for reserved category (SC/ST) students equivalent to the tuition fees paid in the first year of the two-year Full-Time MBA Programme in International Business, subject to a ceiling of Rs.3.5Lakh.
OPJEMS Scholarship: This merit based scholarship by OP Jindal Group, is given to MBA(IB) first year and second year students of Delhi campus. First ten toppers from 1st year and first ten toppers from 2nd Year will be nominated by the Institute. On the basis of online test and interview conducted by OP Jindal Group, selected students will be awarded an amount of Rs.1.50 lakhs as scholarship.
Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
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 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