Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Christ University School of Business and Management (SBM) offers MBA Finance and International Business Programme. The MBA Program offers insight into all facets of businesses like Marketing, Finance, HR, and Supply chain from a global perspective which is necessary in functioning and handling any global organization.
A unique feature of this Christ University MBA program is that it is a Dual specialization program in Finance and International Business coupled with a mandatory international immersion program and live projects. The program features a strong focus on experiential learning. Students will have a unique opportunity to experience a synergic learning between Finance and International Business exposing students to an array of opportunities in global business.
Christ University MBA: Why choose this course?
- Rigorous and Innovative curriculum
- Fosters global recruitment prospects
- Dynamic education environment with Case-based pedagogy
- Hands-on Training with Live Projects and Value-added courses in every trimester
- Mandatory Global Immersion Programs
- Industry expert co-teaching
Christ University: Learning Objectives?
- Navigate the global business landscape with confidence
- Develop and implement effective global business strategies.
- Manage and lead teams in a global environment.
- Communicate effectively across cultures.
- Analyze and interpret global financial markets.
- Develop and manage global marketing campaigns.
Christ University: Career prospects
- Financial Analyst
- International Trade Specialist
- Global Financial Manager
- Consultant
- Risk Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Compliance and Risk Management
Christ University MBA Application Process is as follows:
- Create an application login on official site.
- Then, apply for programmes.
- Complete application fees payment
Applicants must have the following documents before filling the application online:
- Class 10, 12, Undergraduate Degree Marks Card (Semester/Year/Consolidated); If results are awaited, then marks cards upto the last semester/year and the qualifying test score of MAT, CAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, GMAT and GRE.
- A recent passport size photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms in formal dress
- Applicants must enter all the details in the application form.
- The application cannot be submitted without filling in all the mandatory fields.
- The 9 (Nine Digits) application number will be auto-generated after the successful payment of the application fee.
- A copy of the application can be printed anytime from the login till the selection process is completed.
- In case of payment failure due to a technical error, the application number will not be generated, and any amount deducted will be automatically refunded within 15 business days.
Important Information for apply to Christ University MBA
- Before filling the application online kindly check the eligibility criteria.
- The Important Dates section must be referred to before filing the application.
- Applicants applying while in their final year of the undergraduate degree must carry the marks card up to the previous semester/year.
- Original marks cards/provisional/degree certificate and ID proof will be verified during the selection process.
- All communications will be only through the application login/registered email/mobile number.
Christ University School of Business and Management (SBM) offers MBA Finance and International Business Programme. The MBA Program offers insight into all facets of businesses like Marketing, Finance, HR, and Supply chain from a global perspective which is necessary in functioning and handling any global organization.
A unique feature of this Christ University MBA program is that it is a Dual specialization program in Finance and International Business coupled with a mandatory international immersion program and live projects. The program features a strong focus on experiential learning. Students will have a unique opportunity to experience a synergic learning between Finance and International Business exposing students to an array of opportunities in global business.
Christ University MBA Application Process is as follows:
- Create an application login on official site.
- Then, apply for programmes.
- Complete application fees payment
- Applicants must keep documents before filling the application online
Christ University MBA Eligibility Criteria is as follows:
- A pass in UG Degree with an aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent grade.
- Candidates who are currently in the final year of their Undergraduate programme are also eligible to apply.
- Students pursuing the International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations.
- The scores of the following MBA Entrance Exams are accepted: CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, CMAT, GMAT and GRE
Christ University MBA cut off
- MAT score cut off: 550 and above
- CAT score of 60 percentile and above
- XAT score of 60 percentile and above
- CMAT score of 60 percentile and above
- ATMA score of 60 percentile and above
- GMAT score of 450 and above
- GRE score of 295 and above.
Christ University MBA Admission Process is as follows:
Christ University MBA Selection process results will be available on the date published in the Important Dates section. Selection process results will be available on Christ University website and candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission. The offer will be valid up to the date mentioned in the Offer of admission.
Selected candidates must make the fee payment and download the offer of admission on the application status link on the University website.
To process admission:
- Candidates must choose the preferred date and time from available options to facilitate a smooth admission process.
- Admission must be processed at the campus where the programme is offered as published in the offer of admission.
- As per UGC guidelines, fee payment has to be made through online mode.
- Payment options and details will be available in the Offer of admission.
- Fees for the first year, including Admission Registration fee, must be paid in full as part of the admission process.
Following documents are required to complete Christ University MBA admission process.
- Class 10 Marks Statement and Class 12 Marks Statement (Mandatory).
- Undergraduate Degree Marks Card (Semester/Year/Consolidated) If results are awaited, then marks card till the last semester/year (Mandatory).
- Provisional Degree Certificate or Degree Certificate (Convocation Certificate) if the candidate has graduated before June 2023 (Mandatory).
- Transfer Certificate (TC) of an undergraduate degree from the last qualified institution (Mandatory) must be submitted by 20 September 2024.
- Migration Certificate of an undergraduate degree from a qualifying University (applicable for all candidates except those studying in Karnataka) (Mandatory) must be submitted by 20 September 2024.
Copy of entrance test scorecard
Two passport size photograph formal dress with a white background (Mandatory).
Two Copies of the Payment Acknowledgment Receipt from application status link https://appstat.christuniversity.in (Mandatory).
Copy of valid ID proof (Aadhar Card/Aadhar Enrolment Receipt/PAN Card).
Candidates falling under any of these categories (PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) have to submit:
a) Copy of Passport and Visa Details (Mandatory).
b) PIO / OCI have to produce a copy of the PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable (Mandatory).
c) Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC) from any recognized medical practitioner certified by the Medical Council of India and (PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS)
d) Resident Permit (RP) (If available while applying)
All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification during the admission process.
An undertaking for pending original documents unavailable currently [applicable only for candidates writing/passing their exam in March – June - 2024] must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. These documents must be submitted on or before 20 September 2024.
Failure to submit the pending documents will be treated as unsuccessful in the qualifying examination or considered “Not Eligible” and admission will be terminated from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without any claim.
In keeping with the vision of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) of providing quality equitable and accessible education to all, the University has established the Scholarship Support Cell which aims at providing information, support and guidance to the students on the application process for the Scholarships available from the University, the Alumni Association, and from external organisations. Students of Christ University School of Business and Management (SBM) can avail different scholarships offered.
The internal scholarships are provided by the University, the Alumni Association, organisations such as Goldman Sachs, and Earnst and Young who are collaborating with the University to provide scholarships to students such as visually Challenged, economically disadvantaged.
The external scholarships are provided by the Government of India, the State governments, Regulatory bodies such as University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Karnataka Labour Welfare Board, and philanthropic or community-based Organizations.
The Scholarship Support Cell of the University is a dedicated unit that supports students to apply for these scholarships. It also processes the applications received on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and State Scholarships Portals (SSP) and coordinates with the offices concerned for timely approval of the scholarship applications.
Students of Christ University School of Business and Management (SBM) can avail different scholarships offered.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Big Data Analytics (PGDM BDA)
GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics (PGDM BDA) is a two-years full-time MBA equivalent programme with specialization in Data Analytics and related domains. GIM Goa PGDM BDA course is for individuals who wish to become data scientist, data analyst, database administrator and business intelligence analyst.
GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics program exposes students to statistical theory, data management including big data, and business intelligence systems including machine learning, artificial intelligence and deep learning and related tools, techniques and algorithms. The major emphasis of GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics program is on providing hands-on training to the students using all major software tools in vogue and working on actual industry projects.
GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics Admission Process 2026 is based on shortlisting candidates based on Profile, Competitive exam score and Score of GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT). There after candidates are considered for shortlisting candidates for face-to-face evaluation. A select group of candidates shall be invited in selected cities for Achievers Round. All other candidates shall be interviewed online for regular round. Shortlisted candidates will also need to complete an online Written Aptitude Test (WAT), with the date to be announced in due course.
GIM Goa Admission Process 2026
- Apply Online: This is the first step.
- Appear in GAAT Exam
- Achievers Round: If shortlisted for Achiever Round, appear in interview and get spot admission offer
- Regular Round: If not shortlisted for Achievers Round, you can get shortlisted in Regular Round based on CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores. Merit list is released for regular round.
- Admission Letter is issued to selected candidates.
GIM Goa Achiever’s Round
The Achiever's Round of GIM Goa is a profile-based shortlisting process that evaluates candidates based on program-specific or other achievements in areas such as academics, sports, co-curricular activities, and professional experience. This round applies to all programs based on the candidate's first preference.
Candidates are shortlisted for the Achiever's Round without considering CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores initially, which is factored in at the later stage. Select candidates from the Achievers Round receive a spot admission offer, even before their CAT/XAT/GMAT scores are available. GIM Goa Achiever Round interviews are conducted in Delhi, Goa and Kolkata.
GIM Analytics Aptitude Test - GAAT
Candidates for PGDM (BDA) will need to take an online aptitude test called GAAT (GIM Analytics Aptitude Test). This is a 75 minutes test with Multiple Choice Questions. GAAT 2026 will be held on - 1st February 2026. GAAT will be administered online. The candidates will be sent a test link for GAAT, which can be taken from anywhere at no extra cost. Every wrong answer will carry a 25 per cent negative weight.
GIM Goa GAAT test shall have the following modules, each comprising of six questions:
- Statistics
- Probability
- Comprehension
- Data Interpretation
- Logical Reasoning
- Linear Algebra
- Calculus
- Technology & Business awareness
- Basic coding
GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics curriculum includes courses on statistical theory, data management including big data, and business intelligence systems including machine learning, artificial intelligence and deep learning and related tools, techniques and algorithms. GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics curriculum exposes students to statistical theory, data management including big data, and business intelligence systems including machine learning, artificial intelligence and deep learning and related tools, techniques and algorithms.
The major courses of GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics curriculum include following courses:
- Foundation Courses
- Pre-Term Courses
- Basics of Management
- Statistics fundamentals
- Programming in Python and R
GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics Core Courses include:
- Inferential Statistics for Analytics
- Data Preparation, Integration and Querying
- Foundations for Data Analytics
- Business Economics1-Micro
- Managerial Accounting
- Marketing Management
- Data Visualization
- Machine Learning with Business Applications
- Programming for Analytics (Python)
- Production and Operations Management
- Business Economics2 - Macro
- Finance for Managers
- Big Data Ecosystem
- Advanced Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Optimization Techniques and Stochastic Models
- Market Research & Analytics Applications
- Strategic Management
- Managing People in Organization
- Big Data Engineering & Management
- Deep Learning
- Ethics and Governance Issue in Big Data
- SAS Programming
- Entrepreneurship & Start-ups
- Emerging Technologies for Business Leaders
- Analytics Project Management
To apply for admission at GIM Goa, candidates need to follow a simple step-by-step online process. First, register yourself on the official website using a valid email ID and mobile number. After registration, verify the OTP sent to your registered contact details. Next, fill out the online application form carefully with all required academic and personal information. Then, upload the necessary supporting documents and complete the process by paying the registration fee online.
GIM Goa How to Apply - Steps to Follow
- Register yourself
- Verify OTP
- Fill application form online
- Upload required documents
- Pay registration fee
The GIM Goa application fee varies based on the number of programs applied for and the application rounds with respective deadlines. Candidates can benefit from lower fees by applying early under the First Mover or Early Bird deadlines. Check details in the table below.
Application Round | Application Deadline | Application Fees for One Program | Application Fees for Two Programs | Application Fees for Three Programs | Application Fees for Four Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First Mover | Oct 23, 2025 | Rs.1750 | Rs.2000 | Rs.2250 | Rs.3000 |
Early Bird | Nov 27, 2025 | Rs.2000 | Rs.2250 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3500 |
Achiever Round | Dec 4, 2026 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
CAT Deadline | Dec 23, 2025 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
Last Date | Jan 02, 2026 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
- GIM Goa Admission Eligibility Criteria require Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s Degree.
- Candidates in the final year of the degree can also apply.
- Applicant should apply and appear in one of the acceptable entrance exams CAT/ XAT/ GMAT and score well to be eligible for shortlisting
- Candidates must take GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT), which is scheduled on 1st February 2026.
GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics final admission and selection process is based on various selection parameters including entrance exam scores, GAAT Scores, past academic performance, work experience, and face to face evaluation. Entrance exam scores have the highest weightage of 40%. Check details in table below.
GIM Goa Final Selection Weightage
The weightages for various components in final selection round are:
GIM Goa Scholarship schemes are available for all the PGDM programs. GIM offers many institute-based and corporate sponsored scholarships to students in 1st and 2nd year to reduced financial burden. Details of GIM Goa Scholarships are given below:
GIM Goa Scholarship Schemes
Key details of the GIM Goa scholarship Amount for different schemes is shared below:
- PGDM: Rs 500,000; Total 45 Scholarships
- PGDM-HCM: Rs.500,000; Total 7 scholarships
- PGDM-BDA: Rs.500,000; Total 21 Scholarships
- PGDM-BIFS: Rs.500,000; Total 7 Scholarships
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
The Post-Graduate Programme in Management is the flagship programme of IIM Raipur. The PGP is aimed at providing an overall development of the students and groom them as future business leader to successfully face the challenge of global competition and dynamic market scenario.
The objectives of two year Post-Graduate Programme are to understand the socio-economic, technological, ecological and political environment of India and the world; to hone the problem solving skills, increase the affinity to innovation and the passion for creativity, To develop global mind set to meet the challenges of international and work in a cross-cultural environment, To create socially responsible and globally competitive management graduates who can effectively contribute to inclusive growth of the society, To develop a sense of social purpose for managerial decision-making and to develop leadership capabilities without compromising on ethical values.
The specific outcomes envisaged for the PGP program are Ability to apply knowledge of management theories and practices to solve business problems, Analytical and critical thinking abilities for data-based decision making, Ability to develop value-based leadership ability, Ability to understand, analyze, and communicate global, economic, legal, and ethical aspects of business, Ability to lead themselves and others in the achievement of organizational goals, contributing effectively to a team environment, Ability to develop and sharpen the decision-making skills to resolve business problems, Ability to inculcate and foster creativity and innovation in business environment.
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Raipur is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Raipur is a two-step process.
In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. Detailed Admission process is as below:
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for CAP participating IIMs.
- Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
- After the PI round, IIM Raipur will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Raipur to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated
The PGP extends over a period of two years, involving six trimesters with a summer internship at a prestigious organization. The programme is carefully designed keeping in view the changing needs of the global business scenario.
During the first year, students are exposed to basic concepts in the areas of Marketing, Finance, Quantitative Methods, Operations, Behavioural Sciences and Strategy through the core courses. These lay the foundations for all the functional areas of management and help the students develop an intricate understanding about the different facets involved.
In the second year, students choose from a range of electives to concentrate on functional areas of their interest. The areas offered at present are Finance, Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and General Management.
A lot of emphasis during the PGP has been laid on industry based and research projects. The students, over the period of years are expected to conduct research on various aspects of management and subject it to the scrutiny and evaluation of the faculty. This is aimed at increasing the levels of comprehension the students possess in the respective topics.
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 Raipur PGP and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Raipur admission is submitted. You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Raipur Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Raipur as well as IIM CAP website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password.
- IIM Raipur 2 years full time PGP (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.
PGDM Marketing
IMT Ghaziabad Post Graduate Diploma Program in Management (PGDM) Marketing is a full-time two-year AICTE-approved Program that provides essential concepts and tools to develop the knowledge and experience to thrive as a marketing professional. IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing program is ideal for students who look for practical training in strategic and data-driven skills in the marketing domain. IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing program equips the students to solve the ever-changing marketing challenges facing businesses worldwide with innovative and pragmatic solutions. IMT PGDM Marketing course offers a combination of marketing courses to prepare students to build competency across marketing fields ranging from product and brand management, sales and distribution, strategic marketing planning, marketing analytics, digital and mobile marketing, and customer experience management. Beyond the required core courses to get specialization in marketing major, IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing students can opt for many other minor/free electives to structure a program to match their interests and career objectives.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing admission 2026 process can be divided into five steps that begins with online application process. Check five steps of IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing admission process below:
Step 1: Apply Online: Fill out the common application form for IMT Ghaziabad, Nagpur, and Hyderabad. IMT Ghaziabad application fee is INR 3,500 + applicable charges.
Step 2: Complete Profile Detail Form: Upload all required supporting documents in the Profile Detail Form to complete your application.
Step 3: Submit Test Scores: Provide valid CAT / XAT / GMAT
Step 4: Attend the Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the offline common selection process.
Step 5: Check Final Results: Admission offers will be announced after the evaluation process is completed.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation in management fundamentals while developing advanced marketing expertise. The program begins with foundation courses such as Microeconomics, Quantitative Methods for Business, Introduction to Management, Accounting and Finance, and Case Learning Pedagogy. These are followed by core management subjects including Marketing Management, Operations, Organizational Behavior, Finance, Strategic Management, and Data Analytics and AI for Business. Students also undergo practice-based learning through projects in Business Communication, Design Thinking, Sustainability and Social Responsibility, Legal Aspects of Business, and a Summer Internship Project, ensuring a balance of conceptual knowledge and industry exposure.
IMT PGDM Marketing curriculum specialization equips students with functional knowledge through courses like Consumer Behavior, Sales and Distribution Management, Marketing Research, Integrated Marketing Communication, Product and Brand Management, Digital Marketing, and Strategic Marketing with Markstrat simulation. Advanced electives include B2B Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Digital and Social Media Marketing Tools, Brand Communication, Pricing Dynamics, and Media Planning. This blend of theory, analytics, and simulation-based courses helps students develop strategic thinking, digital proficiency, and customer-centric decision-making skills.
The candidate should apply for IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing program by using the IMT common application form for all IMT campuses: IMT Ghaziabad, IMT Nagpur, IMT Hyderabad & IMT Dubai. To start the IMT application process, candidates should register by creating an account on the official admission portal using their name, email ID, mobile number, state, and city, and verifying their mobile number through an OTP before proceeding. To complete the IMT application form, candidates need to provide their educational qualifications and contact details.
Key Points in the eligibility criteria to apply for IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing admission are:
- Minimum three years Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate
- Must have taken CAT 2025 / XAT 2026 / GMAT (conducted from January 1, 2022)
For IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing selection process, the institute conducts its Critical Thinking and Personal Interview process in February and March, held offline across multiple cities in India.
The shortlisting process is holistic, considering consistent academic performance, entrance test scores, work experience, and overall profile quality, without any sectional cut-offs.
The final selection composite score is calculated based on academics, diversity, work experience, CT/PI performance, and exam scores. Indicative weightages for different parameters are given in table below.
IMT Ghaziabad Personal Interview Centres are Ghaziabad, New Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur, Nagpur, Mumbai, Indore, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kochi.
IMT Ghaziabad offers various Scholarships to meritorious, needy and female students of all the PGDM programmes. Some of the scholarships offered at IMT Ghaziabad are:
- Smt Leela Nath Memorial scholarship: All female candidates who are admitted to any of the PGDM programs at IMT Ghaziabad will receive a scholarship of 25% on the academic fees component.
- TFW waiver scheme: Candidates selected for the Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme will not be required to pay the academic fee component as they will get a 100% academic fee waiver.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
IMT Ghaziabad Post Graduate Diploma Program in Management (PGDM) is a full time 2-year AICTE approved MBA equivalent program that is designed to equip budding managers in various functional management areas who think innovatively in managing businesses. IMT Ghaziabad PGDM program design aims at developing core managerial competencies in students in Indian and global context. IMT Ghaziabad PGDM program architecture is updated continuously, keeping contemporary industry needs in view to prepare students for their long-term career goals. Students of IMT Ghaziabad PGDM program are exposed to contemporary courses like Design Thinking and Innovation, Simulation-based courses, Negotiation Skills, Data science and analytics, Entrepreneurship and new venture Emerging technology and new venture etc. The students are offered specialisation courses before their summer internship and can perform better to the industry during the internship. In the second year, students are exposed to elective courses delivered by IMT faculty, alumni, industry and senior professionals.
IMT Ghaziabad admission process can be divided into five steps that begins with online application process. Check five steps of IMT Ghaziabad admission process below:
Step 1: Apply Online: Fill out the common application form for IMT Ghaziabad, Nagpur, and Hyderabad. IMT Ghaziabad application fee is INR 3,500 + applicable charges.
Step 2: Complete Profile Detail Form: Upload all required supporting documents in the Profile Detail Form to complete your application.
Step 3: Submit Test Scores: Provide valid CAT / XAT / GMAT scores
Step 4: Attend the Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the offline common selection process.
Step 5: Check Final Results: Admission offers will be announced after the evaluation process is completed.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in management fundamentals while integrating practical learning and industry relevance. IMT Ghaziabad PGDM curriculum begins with foundation courses such as Microeconomics, Quantitative Methods for Business, Case Learning Pedagogy, and Introduction to Management, which help students build analytical, conceptual, and interpersonal skills. Core courses in Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Strategy, and Digital Business ensure holistic exposure to all key functional areas of management.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM curriculum also emphasizes experiential learning through practice-based courses like Summer Internship Projects, Business Research or Startup Incubation, Business Communication, Design Thinking, and Sustainability and Social Responsibility.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM students can specialize in diverse areas such as Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR. Each specialization offers a blend of core and elective courses. This comprehensive structure equips students with domain expertise and cross-functional understanding.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM curriculum is divided into six terms of approximately 12 weeks. After completion of 3 terms in March, students are assigned for summer training for 8 to 10 weeks from April to June
The candidate should apply to IMT Ghaziabad by using the IMT common application form for all IMT campuses: IMT Ghaziabad, IMT Nagpur, IMT Hyderabad & IMT Dubai. To start the IMT application process, candidates should register by creating an account on the official admission portal using their name, email ID, mobile number, state, and city, and verifying their mobile number through an OTP before proceeding. To complete the IMT application form, candidates need to provide their educational qualifications and contact details.
Key Points in the eligibility criteria to apply for IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing admission are:
- Minimum three years Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate
- Must have taken CAT 2025 / XAT 2026 / GMAT (conducted from January 1, 2022)
- GMAT scores must be submitted to the IMT Central Admission Office by January 15, 2026.
IMT Ghaziabad conducts its Critical Thinking and Personal Interview process in February and March, held offline across multiple cities in India.
The shortlisting process is holistic, considering consistent academic performance, entrance test scores, work experience, and overall profile quality, without any sectional cut-offs.
The final selection composite score is calculated based on academics, diversity, work experience, CT/PI performance, and exam scores. Indicative weightages for different parameters are given in table below.
IMT Ghaziabad Personal Interview Centres are Ghaziabad, New Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur, Nagpur, Mumbai, Indore, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kochi.
IMT Ghaziabad offers various Scholarships to meritorious, needy and female students of all the PGDM programmes. Some of the scholarships offered at IMT Ghaziabad are:
- Smt Leela Nath Memorial scholarship: All female candidates who are admitted to any of the PGDM programs at IMT Ghaziabad will receive a scholarship of 25% on the academic fees component.
- TFW waiver scheme: Candidates selected for the Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme will not be required to pay the academic fee component as they will get a 100% academic fee waiver.
PGDM Financial Management
IMT Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Financial Management is a full-time two-year AICTE-approved programme that provides essential concepts and tools to develop the knowledge and experience to thrive as a finance professional. IMT PGDM in Financial Management programme is designed to prepare students to excel in the competitive landscape. IMT PGDM in Financial Management course combination of finance courses to prepare students such as Investment Management, Mergers and Acquisitions, Fintech, Financial Analytics, Business Valuations, Wealth Management, Risk Management, financial consulting etc. The rigorous nature of the IMT PGDM in Financial Management programme equips the candidates with necessary skills to excel in the leadership role in the field of finance.
In addition to the core courses required for specialising in finance, IMT PGDM in Financial Management students can choose from a variety of minor and or free electives to customise their programme and align it with their interests and career objectives.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Financial Management admission 2026 process can be divided into five steps that begins with online application process. Check five steps of IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Financial Management admission process below:
Step 1: Apply Online: Fill out the common application form for IMT Ghaziabad, Nagpur, and Hyderabad. IMT Ghaziabad application fee is INR 3,500 + applicable charges.
Step 2: Complete Profile Detail Form: Upload all required supporting documents in the Profile Detail Form to complete your application.
Step 3: Submit Test Scores: Provide valid CAT / XAT / GMAT scores
Step 4: Attend the Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the offline common selection process.
Step 5: Check Final Results: Admission offers will be announced after the evaluation process is completed.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Financial Management curriculum is designed to develop financial leaders with strong analytical, strategic, and managerial capabilities. IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Financial Management curriculum begins with a set of foundation courses in Microeconomics, Quantitative Methods for Business, Accounting and Finance, Spreadsheet Modelling, and Introduction to Management, providing a solid grounding in core business principles. The core curriculum builds on this foundation with subjects such as Business and Corporate Finance, Managerial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Macroeconomics for Managers, and Data Analytics and AI for Business. These are complemented by practice-based learning components including Summer Internship Projects, Business Research, Design Thinking, and Sustainability and Social Responsibility.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Financial Management curriculum specialization focuses on building deep functional expertise in valuation, corporate restructuring, financial risk management, derivatives, and fintech. Students engage with advanced topics like Business Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Security Analysis, and International Financial Management, supported by electives in Investment Banking, Project Appraisal, Wealth Management, and Behavioral Finance. This integrated curriculum equips students with a comprehensive understanding of financial systems and prepares them for leadership roles in banking, corporate finance, consulting, fintech, and investment management sectors.
The candidate should apply for IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Financial Management by using the IMT common application form for all IMT campuses: IMT Ghaziabad, IMT Nagpur, IMT Hyderabad & IMT Dubai. To start the IMT application process, candidates should register by creating an account on the official admission portal using their name, email ID, mobile number, state, and city, and verifying their mobile number through an OTP before proceeding. To complete the IMT application form, candidates need to provide their educational qualifications and contact details.
Key Points in the eligibility criteria to apply for IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Financial Management admission are:
- Minimum three years Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate
- Must have taken CAT 2025 / XAT 2026 / GMAT (conducted from January 1, 2022)
For IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Financial Management selection process, the institute conducts its Critical Thinking and Personal Interview process in February and March, held offline across multiple cities in India.
The shortlisting process is holistic, considering consistent academic performance, entrance test scores, work experience, and overall profile quality, without any sectional cut-offs.
The final selection composite score is calculated based on academics, diversity, work experience, CT/PI performance, and exam scores. Indicative weightages for different parameters are given in table below.
IMT Ghaziabad Personal Interview Centres are Ghaziabad, New Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur, Nagpur, Mumbai, Indore, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kochi.
IMT Ghaziabad offers various Scholarships to meritorious, needy and female students of all the PGDM programmes. Some of the scholarships offered at IMT Ghaziabad are:
- Smt Leela Nath Memorial scholarship: All female candidates who are admitted to any of the PGDM programs at IMT Ghaziabad will receive a scholarship of 25% on the academic fees component.
- TFW waiver scheme: Candidates selected for the Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme will not be required to pay the academic fee component as they will get a 100% academic fee waiver.
PGDM Banking & Financial Services
IMT Ghaziabad Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Banking and Financial Services (BSF) is a specialized program that was launched in 2019 to prepare students for the dynamic Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) industry. IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Banking and Financial Services program combines core management knowledge with deep domain expertise to ensure students are industry-ready from day one. Based on stakeholder feedback, the IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Banking and Financial Services curriculum has been redesigned to align with current and emerging industry needs and to differentiate it from the traditional PGDM (Finance) program.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Banking and Financial Services follows a five-pillar framework of theory, practice, history, data, and disruption. The courses are designed and delivered jointly by IMT Ghaziabad faculty and BFSI professionals to ensure strong academic grounding and industry relevance. A key highlight of IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Banking and Financial Services program is the strategic partnership with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), which offers a six-week Student Immersion Program that includes hands-on learning through trading simulators, industry projects, and institutional visits to SEBI, NSE, BSE, CDSL, and NSDL. The BFSI sector remains the largest recruiter at IMT, contributing to nearly 31 percent of overall placements, reflecting the strong industry relevance of this program.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Banking and Financial Services admission 2026 process can be divided into five steps that begins with online application process. Check five steps of IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Banking and Financial Services admission process below:
Step 1: Apply Online: Fill out the common application form for IMT Ghaziabad, Nagpur, and Hyderabad. IMT Ghaziabad application fee is INR 3,500 + applicable charges.
Step 2: Complete Profile Detail Form: Upload all required supporting documents in the Profile Detail Form to complete your application.
Step 3: Submit Test Scores: Provide valid CAT / XAT / GMAT scores
Step 4: Attend the Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the offline common selection process.
Step 5: Check Final Results: Admission offers will be announced after the evaluation process is completed.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Banking and Financial Services curriculum combines core management education with specialized learning in financial services and technology. The foundation term covers courses such as Microeconomics, Quantitative Methods, Financial Accounting, Spreadsheet Modelling, Python, and Data Visualization. Term I introduces subjects like Corporate Finance, Introduction to Banking and Financial Services, and Macroeconomics. Term II includes Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Risk Management, and Marketing Management. From Term III, the curriculum deepens specialization with subjects like Investment Banking, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Banking, and Marketing of Financial Services, followed by an 8–10 week summer internship.
In later terms, IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Banking and Financial Services students study advanced areas such as Fintech, Wealth Management, Treasury Management, Risk Management II, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Fixed Income Securities, and Machine Learning for BFSI. A one-month NISM immersion in Term V provides practical exposure through industry projects and certifications. The final term focuses on Digital Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, BFSI in Society, Strategic Management, and Human Resource Management.
The candidate should apply for IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Banking and Financial Services using the IMT common application form for all IMT campuses: IMT Ghaziabad, IMT Nagpur, IMT Hyderabad & IMT Dubai. To start the IMT application process, candidates should register by creating an account on the official admission portal using their name, email ID, mobile number, state, and city, and verifying their mobile number through an OTP before proceeding. To complete the IMT application form, candidates need to provide their educational qualifications and contact details.
Key Points in the eligibility criteria to apply for IMT Ghaziabad PGDM BFS admission are:
- Minimum three years Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate
- Must have appeared and scored well in CAT/XAT/ GMAT (Taken during last 5 years)
For IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Banking and Financial Services admission selection process, the institute conducts its Critical Thinking and Personal Interview process in February and March, held offline across multiple cities in India.
The shortlisting process is holistic, considering consistent academic performance, entrance test scores, work experience, and overall profile quality, without any sectional cut-offs.
The final selection composite score is calculated based on academics, diversity, work experience, CT/PI performance, and exam scores. Indicative weightages for different parameters are given in table below.
IMT Ghaziabad Personal Interview Centres are Ghaziabad, New Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur, Nagpur, Mumbai, Indore, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kochi.
IMT Ghaziabad offers various Scholarships to meritorious, needy and female students of all the PGDM programmes. Some of the scholarships offered at IMT Ghaziabad are:
- Smt Leela Nath Memorial scholarship: All female candidates who are admitted to any of the PGDM programs at IMT Ghaziabad will receive a scholarship of 25% on the academic fees component.
- TFW waiver scheme: Candidates selected for the Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme will not be required to pay the academic fee component as they will get a 100% academic fee waiver.
MBA Human Resource Management (MBA-HRM)
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The MBA-Human Resource program at School of Business Management, NMIMS Mumbai is a 2 years full time management programme meant for freshers and candidates with work experience. NMIMS launched MBA HR programme in 2011 with the purpose of developing professionals with a strong grounding in the HR domain as well as possessing a deep understanding of business and other functions. The programme has rigorous and contemporary curriculum along with strong academia and industry interface. During the short span of time, NMIMS has been able to develop strong HR professionals who are placed in organizations across diverse sectors in India and other countries. In the last few years, NMIMS MBA HR has consistently been placed amongst the top-ranking MBA-HR programs in the country.
Application complete in all respects should be submitted online at NMIMS SBM website with an application fees of Rs. 2800. This fees is apart from the NMAT exam fee of Rs.2800
SBM-NMIMS Mumbai offers a Full time 2 Year MBA Program in Human Resource. The USP of the program lies in its design and delivery of core courses, sector specific inputs, skill building workshops and a strategic partnership with the world’s largest HR association SHRM. Students get benefit from the partnership with SHRM.
The MBA-HR Programme at NMIMS Mumbai comprises of 39 courses across six trimesters. There are 15 Workshops in six semesters and are conducted focusing on HR trends in sectors such as Manufacturing, BFSI, Retail, IT and others. Inputs on HR practices are highlighted through a series of guest sessions, project work and seminars. Seminars in this category are compulsory and non credit.
The program also includes summer internship for 8-10 weeks in which students undergo full time intensive training with industry under the guidance of a project guide and a faculty guide. Consulting assignments are given to the students from different companies in the area of HR. Sector Specific Inputs are derived through continuous interactions with Business and HR leaders along with doing live corporate projects in multiple sectors like Automobile, IT, BFSI, FMCG and Pharma, Business Advisory, HR Consulting, Telecommunications, Retail (Brick and Mortar and E-commerce).
Business Research Workshops and Dissertation are conducted to enhance skills of opportunity recognition, problem identification and solving, critical thinking and ability to work independently. A Workshop and a Course on HR Analytics along with an enhanced focus on data and analytics in every course is offered. Besides the programme has Capstone- the Business Simulation
For admission to NMIMS SBM Mumbai MBA HR programme, step by step process to fill and submit application to NMIMS Mumbai is as below:
- Online application on NMIMS website has to be duly submitted & payment of application charges need to be made in any of the prescribed mode within stipulated time.
- It is candidate's responsibility to select the program preference at the time of filling up the NMIMS application form
- Candidates are required to fill only one application form even if they are applying for multiple programs/campuses
- The NMIMS Application fee is Rs.2800/- + taxes whether applying for one MBA HR or multiple MBA programmes. The Common Application must be submitted online only. The application fee can be paid by means of Credit card, Debit Card, and Payment wallet. This fees is in addition to the NMAT exam registration fees of Rs.3000/-
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
- Candidates having two and more years of post-qualification work experience will be preferred for admission to MBA HR programme.
- The candidate must have appeared for all the subject(s) / exams before the commencement of the respective program (s) of NMIMS. The examination of none of the subjects should be held after the commencement of the respective course.
The admission process of the two year full time MBA HR Program at SBM NMIMS Mumbai has following steps:
- Step-1: Register and apply for NMAT exam. You should Register with NMIMS before your scheduled date of exam or NMIMS last date whichever is earlier. For example, if your first take of NMAT exam is scheduled on 15th November, you should apply for NMIMS MBA admission on or before 14th November. You can retake NMAT exam, but NMIMS will consider only first take of NMAT by GMAC score in admission process
- Step-2: Apply to NMIMS before Your first Take of NMAT exam date. NMIMS will accept only first take of NMAT exam score. NMAT Retake exam scores will not considered for shortlisting and for further selection process.
- Step-3: Check Short-list on the basis of NMAT Score. Expected NMAT cut off score for NMIMS SBM MBA HR is 210
- Step-4: Participate in CD-PI, the "Final Selection Round"
- Step-5: Check Final Merit List
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.
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