MBA Business Analytics
Launched in 2020, MBA (Analytics) at IIM Kashipur focuses on grooming its students to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes for leadership profiles to enable them to seamlessly navigate the ever-changing business landscape. MBA (Analytics) aims to shape the business analytics education and create more data aware managers. The programme is designed to allow the graduating class to contribute across sectors with their specialisation of analytics and data-based management. The programme equips the participants with astute application-orientation based on a strong foundation of theory and experience from across industries.
MBA Analytics professionals are in high demand by the top recruiters in India and abroad to solve the various corporate organizational issues and take decisions based on the analysis. With MBA (Analytics) at IIM Kashipur, students will acquire and use advanced analytical as well as managerial skills to evaluate uncertain and dynamic business environment and to make effective decisions. The program will help students to develop the ability to communicate business information to decision makers and policymakers
The admission process for IIM Kashipur MBA Analytics can be divided into two stages:
- Stage 1: Candidates will have to submit online application with all the required documents in t he online application form and pay the application fee.
- Stage 2: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their Qualifying Exam Score (CAT-2024/ GMAT), educational background (Marks obtained in X, XII, and Graduation Degree), work experience, discipline diversity, and gender diversity.
- Stage 3: Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a Personal Interview. Online Personal Interviews will be conducted.
IIM Kashipur nurtures the key skills in students through a balanced mix of academics, industry exposure and co-curricular activities. The program provides a comprehensive learning environment to cope with the increasing demand for complex data analysis to help organizations to make better business decisions.
The MBA Analytics at IIM Kashipur is divided into six terms; three terms in the first year and three terms in the second year. Each term is of around eleven weeks’ duration. The program helps the students to understand the necessary principles of different forms of analytics (descriptive, predictive and prescriptive) to facilitate decision-making in practical business settings.
IIM Kashipur application fees
- General/ NC-OBC/ EWS Candidates: Rs. 1500
SC / ST / DAP Candidates: Rs. 750
IIM Kashipur’s MBA in Analytics is specifically designed for candidates who wish to join the big data revolution and emerge as future leaders in the field of analytics. The application process for IIM Kashipur MBA Analytics 2025-27 batch is open and the last date to apply is February 28, 2025.
In order to be eligible to apply for MBA (Analytics) program at IIM Kashipur, a candidate must possess:
Academic Qualification: A full-time Bachelor's degree in any discipline or an equivalent academic pursuit (i.e., 10+2+3), with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (47% for NC-OBC/ EWS, 45% marks for SC/ST/DAP)
MBA Entrance Exam Score: Any of the following qualifying exam score:
Valid CAT 2024 score
GMAT score where the exam was not taken earlier than May 1, 2023
IIM Kashipur will follow the Government of India norms on reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Non-Creamy Other Backward Class (NC-OBC), Differently Abled Person (DAP), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates.
IIM Kashipur MBA Analytics Admission Process comprise of the following stages
Stage 1: Candidates have to submit online application with all the required documents in the form of attachments as required in the online application form and pay the application fee (Rs 1500 for General category and Rs. 750 for candidates belonging to NC-OBC/SC/ST/DAP/EWS categories)
Stage 2: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their Qualifying Exam Score (CAT/ GMAT), educational background (Marks obtained in X, XII and Graduation Degree), work experience, discipline diversity, and gender diversity.
Stage 3: Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a Personal Interview. Online Personal Interviews will be conducted.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
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The two year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at Great Lakes Institute of Management is designed for young leaders with less than 3 years of work experience. The program has a clear focus on emerging economies and their growth. An AICTE approved program, the PGDM has been designed by the Great Lakes Academic Advisory Council, which comprises the best in the world of management academia streamlined with inputs from the institute’s illustrious Business Advisory Council, to keep it in sync with the needs of an ever changing market place.
Great Lakes PGDM Admission is a two step process involving the Shortlisting criteria and the Final admission selection Criteria. After submission of application for the PGDM program as per the eligibility criteria, the candidate has to go through the following admission process:
Shortlisting: Great Lakes will shortlist the candidates on the basis of following parameters:
- Great Lakes Institute of Management will consider aggregate scores and not the sectional scores of the applicants in the acceptable entrance exams for shortlisting
- In case more than one exam is taken by the applicant, Great Lakes will short-list the candidates for the interview based on the best available test scores in CAT/XAT/ CMAT/GMAT
- Academic profile also plays an important role in shortlisting. Candidates with consistent academic background and a demonstrated ability to sustain pressure will make the shortlist.
Great Lakes Final Selection Criteria:
- Post short-listing on the basis of available scores, applicants will be called for the final selection round (PI Round) at the designated centres
- The aptitude test scores are important at the interview shortlisting stage but have limited weightage as far as the final selection is concerned.
- Performance in Personal Interview (PI) will be awarded high weightage in final selection criteria.
- Evaluation Criteria in Great Lakes Final Selection will also involve the quality of work experience, professional and personal achievements, demonstrated leadership and team skills, aptitude and attitude.
- Excellent Academic Scores will be awarded due weightage in final selection round at Great lakes.
Candidates who have exhibited leadership skills at work and/or in school/college will be awarded due weightage in the final selection round of Great Lakes. - Integrity and Ethical Values including originality play important role in final selection criteria at Great Lakes. Candidates found lacking these qualities will not be selected irrespective of their performance in other areas.
- Final Admission offer for PGDM at Great Lakes will be based on GMAT/CAT/ XAT/ CMAT scores, past academic performance, essay writing test, work experience and performance in the interview
The PGDM curriculum at Great Lakes Institute of Management focuses on developing management skills and business acumen though an extensive case-study based pedagogy simulating real-life decision-making. Apart from developing a strong appreciation of functional areas like Finance, Marketing, Operations, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior and Strategy, the program also focuses on developing soft skills, emotional intelligence and leadership potential. The students can opt for functional specializations in Finance, Marketing, Operations and Analytics. Students can opt for a Major and a Minor in two functions, or a Double-Major in them, or even a General Management specialization with a mix of subjects from each function.
Great Lakes develops its course curricula in consultation with industry, ensuring that whatever is being taught is not outdated, but rather completely in sync with industry needs. Great Lakes Chennai uses a variety of experiential formats including simulations, live projects, empirical studies, and live trading to stimulate problem-solving and integrative thinking skills. The B-school is agile and willing to adapt its curriculum to market needs faster than any other business school.
Great Lakes PGDM offers emerging economy centric curriculum which is delivered by the best faculty and industry leaders from across the globe. Besides, Great Lakes offers optional semester abroad program [SAP] for the PGDM students and Short term international immersions. The students are encouraged with Entrepreneurial Incubation. Chinese (Mandarin) Language is taught as a mandatory course and Karma Yoga - A Leadership Experiential Program is also taught in PGDM. The students have to go for empirical study under Great Lakes Research Centre. A rigorous 12 week summer internship after first year is compulsory. It involves rigorous hands on, on-site industry exposure. If empirical study takes on a theoretical flavor in terms of problem analysis, the summer internship takes on a hands-on applications flavor.
Great Lakes Institute of Management offers facility to use a single common online application form to apply for PGPM and PGDM programs offered at both the Chennai and Gurgaon campuses. The form is made available at Great Lakes website for its both campuses. The application fee is Rs.2000/-. You need to make Great Lakes Online MBA Fees payment of the application fees.
Great Lakes Chennai PGDM Eligibility criteria have following key parameters:
- All PGDM applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with 60% marks in class 10/12 and graduation
- 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 Great Lakes Admission for PGDM
- Only Fresh Graduates and candidates with less than 36 months of work experience after graduation are eligible to apply. Candidates with greater than 36 months of work- experience should apply for the Great lakes one year PGPM program.
- Internship or part time work experience is not considered. Only full time work experience is considered. However, full time work experience as an entrepreneur or in family business will be taken into account.
- All PGDM applicants are required to appear for GMAT/CAT/XAT /CMAT before applying to Great Lakes Institute of Management.
For PGDM 2025 admission, Great Lakes Institute of Management will accept CAT scores of years 2023/ 2024 or XAT scores of years 2024/ 2025 or GMAT scores taken after Jan 1, 2023 or CMAT scores of the year 2024/ 2025. - Great Lakes awards a special preference for College / University rank holders. The onus of proof of rank is vested in the applicant.
Final Selection offer for PGDM at Great Lakes will be based on GMAT/CAT/ XAT/ CMAT scores, past academic performance, essay writing test, work experience and performance in the interview
Great Lakes offers diversity and merit scholarships to one year PGPM students to encourage diversity of perspectives and commitment to excellence. A total of 40 diversity and merit based scholarships worth Rs.5 lakhs each will be awarded and minimum of 30% of the scholarships would be for female students. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their application form, essays and interview assessment and there is no separate application process.
Great Lakes also offers Dr. Bala V Balachandran Merit Scholarship which has been instituted in memory of Dr. Bala V Balachandran (1937-2021), Founder, Great Lakes Institute of Management. The scholarship seeks to recognize candidates with exceptional potential and demonstrated track record and encourage their pursuit of excellence at Great Lakes. The Dr. Bala V Balachandran Merit Scholarships constitute full Tuition Fee waiver and access to mentorship from CXOs as well as high achieving alumni giving them an invaluable learning experience and networking opportunities.
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
Post Graduate Programme in Liberal Studies & Management (PGP-LSM)
IIM Kozhikode Post Graduate Programme in Liberal Studies & Management (PGP-LSM), is a two-year full-time Masters level program designed to integrate and equip participants to pursue careers in managerial roles in marketing, human resource management, media, social enterprise, hospitality, healthcare or in other people facing roles. These are the roles that require a holistic perspective and ‘Diversity of thoughts’ which PGP-LSM aims to develop.
PGP-LSM is a unique offering, with the primary objective to prepare future managers by enabling them to acquire emotional, cultural, and creative intelligence.
IIM Kozhikode adopts a three-stage selection process for the admissions to PGP-LSM- Stage-I (Online application); Stage-II (Shortlisting of the candidates); Stage-III (Personal Interview) as below:
Step 1: Registration of candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria
All candidates who are fulfilling the eligibility criteria are required to register online for the PGP-LSM programme of IIM Kozhikode. Only those candidates who have successfully completed the online registration process for IIM Kozhikode PGP-LSM programme are considered for Stage 2.
Step 2: In Stage 2, a shortlist of candidates in each reservation category will be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The AIS is computed based on the percentile score in aptitude test (CAT/GMAT/GRE), academic performance, work experience, academic diversity score and gender diversity score. The shortlisting process applies to all eligible candidates who have successfully completed the registration process. A shortlist of candidates in each category will be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS).
Step-3: All the shortlisted candidates are required to participate in personal interview. Based on the performance in PI round, academics, entrance exam and other parameters, final merit list will be generated for final selection.
IIM Kozhikode PGP LSM program is a unique offering, with the primary objective to prepare future managers by enabling them to acquire emotional, cultural, and creative intelligence. The programme is designed to integrate and equip participants to pursue careers in managerial roles in marketing, human resource management, media, social enterprise, hospitality, healthcare or in other people facing roles.
The PGP-LSM is a two-year (six term) full time programme that provides in-depth coverage in terms of lessons from liberal studies and core management principles in the first year followed by advanced courses and electives in the second year.
The programme also has a module on International and Rural immersion that the participants need to engage with in term IV (second year). Master’s thesis in term VI (second year) is another unique feature of the course. IIM Kozhikode will also provide assistance for internship and final placements. PGP-LSM at IIM Kozhikode is a completely residential program. Boarding and Lodging will be provided to all the students.
CAT Application form and IIM Kozhikode application form is same. You need to apply for CAT and IIM Kozhikode simultaneously. Step by Step process how to apply for IIM Kozhikode admission is as below:
- Register and Apply for CAT Exam
- Opt for IIM Kozhikode on the page mentioning the IIMs and their programmes
- Pay CAT Registration Fee, appear in the exam and wait for result
- If applying through GMAT/GRE fill the IIM Kozhikode application separately
IIM Kozhikode eligibility criteria for MBA LSM Admission have following points:
- Applicants must hold a duly recognized bachelor’s degree/post-graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The applicant must possess a valid score in CAT 2024/GRE/GMAT, taken between January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 (both days inclusive)
- The candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply.
The short-listed candidates will be asked to appear for Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). After the conclusion of the PI and WAT process, a category-wise merit list would be prepared based on the candidates' performance in CAT/GMAT/GRE, PI, WAT. Admission offers would be made to the candidates following the merit list as per the Government of India reservation norms.
Post Graduate Programme in Finance (PGP Finance)
PGP-Finance is a two-year full-time masters level program designed to equip students to pursue careers in the financial world in domains such as corporate finance, investment banking, and wealth management. It is developed in consultation with the various stakeholders in the core finance and allied services industry. It aspires to meet the significant unmet industry need that exists in India and South Asia. Our mission is to nurture dependable, capable and fair-minded professionals conversant with the latest models and techniques of finance.
In line with the vision to innovate and excel in business education, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has introduced an innovative Post Graduate Programme in Finance (PGP-Finance) to equip candidates with the necessary skills to lead the growth in the financial services sector.
IIM Kozhikode PGP Finance admission process begins after release of CAT exam result. The admission process is as below:
- All candidates who have opted for IIM Kozhikode in their CAT applications and are fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria would receive an email for online registration for admissions to IIM Kozhikode.
- Only those candidates who have successfully completed the online registration process for IIM Kozhikode are considered for Stage 2 of Shortlisting.
- A shortlist of candidates in each category would be prepared based on an Aggregate Index Score (AIS). The AIS is computed based on the performance in CAT, academic performance in Class X & XII, work experience and gender/academic diversity.
- The short-listed candidates will be asked to appear for Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT).
- After the conclusion of the PI and WAT process, a category-wise merit list would be prepared based on the candidates' performance in CAT, PI, WAT and resume.
- Admission offers would be made to the candidates following the merit list as per the Government of India reservation norms in April/May
The Post Graduate Programme in Finance (PGP-Finance) at IIMK is a unique offering, which is benchmarked against similar global programs in terms of program content and coverage while providing the participants a firm grounding in the Indian context through means of immersive courses, interaction with industry leaders and on-site/ trading floor visits.
A post-graduation in finance is a globally recognized qualification focussed on financial theory & application, with an aim to equip young graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the core finance, fintech, banking and financial services industry.
CAT Application form and IIM Kozhikode application form is same. You need to apply for CAT and IIM Kozhikode simultaneously. Step by Step process how to apply for IIM Kozhikode admission is as below:
- Register and Apply for CAT Exam
- Opt for IIM Kozhikode on the page mentioning the IIMs and their programmes
- Pay CAT Registration Fee, appear in the exam and wait for result
IIM Kozhikode eligibility criteria for MBA Finance Admission is similar to other the admission criteria of other IIMs with CAT as the mandatory exam. Key points in IIMK eligibility criteria for PGP Finance Admission are:
- Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA
- Appear in CAT exam and must obtain a minimum prescribed sectional and overall percentile score to become eligible for next stage of selection round
- The candidate must have scored minimum 60% marks in class 10 and 60% marks in class 12.
- 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 are also eligible to apply
The short-listed candidates will be asked to appear for Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). After the conclusion of the PI and WAT process, a category-wise merit list would be prepared based on the candidates' performance in CAT, PI, WAT and resume. Admission offers would be made to the candidates following the merit list as per the Government of India reservation norms in April/May.
Post Graduate Programme-Business Leadership (PGP-BL)
IIM Kozhikode 1 Year PGP in Business Leadership is a uniquely designed management programme aimed at shaping young graduates into potential business leaders. PGP-BL at IIM Kozhikode is specially crafted to combine academic instruction with global exposure, and deep sensitization to critical aspects of leadership and responsible business, fashioned through a development regime that enables personalized learning and reflection.
This programme aims to provide industry 'on a platter', well-rounded managers with strong leadership potential - Capable, confident, multi-dimensional, empathetic, mindful and values-centric future leaders who can 'hit the ground running'. A notable feature of this program is the infusion of Eastern values and timeless Indian leadership thought into the curriculum in a manner that can bring together the best of the East and the West in a holistic package. PGP-BL students will also benefit from a rich exposure to eminent Indian and International faculty and leaders from diverse domains. Students will engage and grapple with topical and developmental issues such as sustainability and humanistic leadership in a digital era.
The PGP-BL admission process at IIM Kozhikode starts with submission of online application. Once the online applications are submitted, IIMK faculty committee would review the application, shortlists candidates for interview based on various criteria. The interview panel will evaluate each candidate's performance, on the basis of quality and nature of work experience, diversity, leadership qualities, social sensitivity, and multi-dimensionality. Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to think critically will be among the key attributes that the panel will seek in candidates. The admission process will have following 3 stages:
- Registration of candidates meeting the eligibility criteria
- Candidate to provide a statement of goals and an alternate essay. Shortlisting for PI will be done based on candidates meeting the basic eligibility criteria.
- The interview panel will evaluate each candidate’s performance, on the basis of quality and nature of work experience, diversity, leadership qualities, social sensitivity and multi – dimensionality. Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to think critically
- IIM Kozhikode will conduct the personal Interview in Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and at IIM Kozhikode Campus
The curriculum is rigorous and relevant and encourages practical application. At the core, the PGP-BL program will have an academic instruction capsule that will provide young professionals with a condensed/intense dosage of domain knowledge in all the critical and essential aspects of business.
A global immersion module combines an international business school experience as well as industry exposure in other countries. Program has a capstone module that includes a structured orientation to the key attributes of ethical and responsible business. The aim of the PGP-BL course design is to enable students to build on their prior knowledge and exposure, discover their inner Arjuna's, and develop them holistically as multi-dimensional future leaders. PGP-BL relies significantly on experiential learning and balancing insights from both practice and research. A module on 'The Practice of Holistic living' provides students the necessary space for reflection and discovery and encourage them to challenge status quo.
Live projects, structured as an extended but punctuated engagement, with a panel of partner firms is an integral feature of the program. This will facilitate action research, continued live engagement on managerial problems and help develop stakeholder management skills.
The application for IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL admission should be submitted to the institute. Key details of application process are:
- Application process is online
- The application should be submitted with an application fee of Rs. 3000/- to be paid online along with application submission
IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL programme is meant for the professionals with work experience. The key points in eligibility criteria are:
- Applicants must hold a duly recognized bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- Minimum 3 years work experience after completion of graduation (and preferably less than 7 years)
- The applicant must also possess a valid score in CAT/GRE/ GMAT of last 3 years
- The programme is targeted at working executives meeting the specified criteria from a range of functional / technical domains across a diverse range of organizations / industries
- IIM Kozhikode will also consider the nature and quality of work experience in assessing a candidate's fit for the programme
- There is no upper limit on work experience. However, the expectation is that candidates with work experience of between 3 to 7 years may be in a better position to leverage the program features
The PGP-BL admission process at IIM Kozhikode starts with submission of online application. Once the online applications are submitted, IIMK faculty committee would review the application, shortlists candidates for interview based on various criteria. The interview panel will evaluate each candidate's performance, on the basis of quality and nature of work experience, diversity, leadership qualities, social sensitivity, and multi-dimensionality. Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to think critically will be among the key attributes that the panel will seek in candidates. The admission process will have following 3 stages:
- Registration of candidates meeting the eligibility criteria
- Candidate to provide a statement of goals and an alternate essay. Shortlisting for PI will be done based on candidates meeting the basic eligibility criteria.
- The interview panel will evaluate each candidate’s performance, on the basis of quality and nature of work experience, diversity, leadership qualities, social sensitivity and multi – dimensionality. Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to think critically
- IIM Kozhikode will conduct the personal Interview in Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and at IIM Kozhikode Campus
Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM)
The Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM) is specifically designed to develop effective managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs in an increasingly competitive and globalizing food and agri-business sector. What makes this sector-specific programme special compared to many other agri-business programmes is that the programme curriculum has a leading-edge managerial foundation firmly rooted in IIMA's "management" culture and proficiency with a focus on food and agri-business. The programme is a leader in agri-business management education and has been Ranked Number 1 Agribusiness/Food Industry Management programme in the World by Eduniversal, Paris a global ranking and rating agency specializing in higher education.
Application process for admission at IIM Ahmedabad opens with the start of CAT registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. There is no need to apply and pay separately for IIM Ahmedabad Admission
The selection of candidates for admission to the 2024-26 Batch of PGP-FABM at IIM Ahmedabad is a two-step process.
In the first step, candidates will be short-listed for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interviews (PI) from among candidates who have applied for the programme and have a valid CAT score and satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme.
Shortlisting and Selection Criteria for PGP-FABM 2024-26 Batch
For shortlisting the candidates for PGP-FABM admissions, 65% weightage will be given to the scores of CAT and 35% weightage to the Application Rating Score. Since the programme is sector-specific and prefers candidates with relevant educational background, the candidates with bachelor’s or master’s degree in agricultural sciences or agriculture-related disciplines will be preferred while short-listing for Analytical Writing Test and Personal Interview.
Final Selection
Final selection for PGP-FABM is based on Personal Interview, Academic Writing Test (AWT) and Composite score
IIM PGP-FABM programme curriculum has a solid managerial foundation, a focus on food and agribusiness marketplace, and is designed to build and enhance a global perspective among participants. The course comprises three components: the core management courses, compulsory food and agribusiness related courses and electives courses. The core programme consists of 34 core management courses encompassing 23.3 credits in the first year and is common with the PGP to enhance learning due to multiple perspectives and competitiveness. The first year is spread over three terms, each of which is often to twelve weeks’ duration. The compulsory package in the programme is designed to:
- Provide basic conceptual and analytical knowledge and inculcate attitudes and skills necessary for managerial effectiveness in different functional areas of agri-business management.
- Develop an integrated view of organizational and managerial functioning and an understanding of the interdependencies of subsystems; and
- Create awareness and understanding of environmental forces impinging on managerial behavior.
Following the first year programme, students undergo Rural Immersion in two phases for a period of about four weeks and summer internship for a period of eight weeks with the institute’s corporate partners, which provide students field and organizational experience.
The second year of the programme consists of compulsory as well as elective courses and is designed to impart specialized multi-functional knowledge and skills required by food and agri-business sector managers for excellence in planning, decision-making, organization and implementation in different sub-sectors and activities in the sector including agriculture, food, and agribusiness, rural and allied sectors. The graduates of PGP-FABM are awarded the ‘MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Food and Agri-business Management)'
Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam. On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Ahmedabad PGP and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Ahmedabad admission is submitted. You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Ahmedabad Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Ahmedabad website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in agricultural sciences or agriculture-related disciplines, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. In case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category, this is relaxed to 45%. The Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
In case the candidate has obtained bachelor’s degree in Non Agriculture Area, the candidate would be treated eligible if he/she has keen interest in Agriculture and allied activities, Food processing, Rural development among others. Besides the candidate must appear in CAT exam and score well to clear the overall and sectional cut off for shortlisting.
The selection of candidates for admission to the 2024-26 Batch of PGP-FABM at IIM Ahmedabad is a two-step process.
In the first step, candidates will be short-listed for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interviews (PI) from among candidates who have applied for the programme and have a valid CAT score and satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme.
Shortlisting and Selection Criteria for PGP-FABM 2024-26 Batch
For shortlisting the candidates for PGP-FABM admissions, 65% weightage will be given to the scores of CAT and 35% weightage to the Application Rating Score. Since the programme is sector-specific and prefers candidates with relevant educational background, the candidates with bachelor’s or master’s degree in agricultural sciences or agriculture-related disciplines will be preferred while short-listing for Analytical Writing Test and Personal Interview.
Final Selection
Final selection for PGP-FABM is based on Personal Interview, Academic Writing Test (AWT) and Composite score
IIM Ahmedabad has instituted a number of scholarships to the PGP-FABM students which include Need-Based Scholarship Scheme; scholarships offered by Government of India, by Industry and Corporate Sector, by IIM-A Alumni, Scholarships for Entrepreneurship, Scholarships for reserved category and minority students among others.
IIMA has a Special Need-based scholarship. It is the endeavour of the Institute that no student be denied opportunity to pursue the two year PGP-FABM for want of adequate financial resources. All students admitted to the PGP-FABM whose gross annual family income is below Rs.15,00,000 during the previous financial year are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
IIMA offers Scholarships for students who graduate from IIMA and going for entrepreneurship to encourage the graduating students to become entrepreneurs. The Institute has decided to initiate a scheme of providing a monthly stipend of Rs.30,000/- for at most three consecutive years to two students from every batch.
IIMA also offers Scholarships for students who graduate from IIMA and join “Not-for-Proft” organization In order to encourage students to opt for jobs in NGOs. From every batch two students will be given financial assistance for three consecutive years at the most to facilitate paying out a part of their bank loans they availed for studying in IIMA.
IIM Ahmedabad offers Assistance ships for students who graduate from IIMA and pursue doctoral studies to encourage them to go for doctoral studies in India or abroad. Two students will be given this scholarship for at most three consecutive years
Master of Business Administration Business Analytics (PGPBA)
Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) known as Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics (PGPBA) is a masters level programme, leading to the grant of a degree of Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics. This two-year, full-time, residential programme is designed to equip students to take on leadership roles in using analytics and artificial intelligence to solve increasingly complex problems. It lasts six trimesters, spread over two years, with a summer project intermediary.
Admission Process for Candidates for MBA Business Analytics at IIM Bangalore is through CAT. The admission of the candidates for admission to the MBA BA (PGPBA) at IIM Bangalore is a two-step process:
In the first step, candidates are short-listed for Personal Interview (PI) round from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. Detailed Admission process is as below:
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for PI round which is conducted in many cities
- Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
- After the PI round, IIM Bangalore will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Bangalore to successful candidates.
- The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in PI round, academics, diversity, work experience among others
The MBA Business Analytics (PGPBA) at IIM Bangalore programme offers Core and Elective courses. Core courses are compulsory courses offered in the first year and second year. Elective courses are offered in the second year, where students get the opportunity to choose from a basket of multidisciplinary courses and courses with functional depth in Analytics.
IIMB courses are delivered through a combination of lectures, classroom discussions, industry interactions, case analyses, individual and group projects, term papers, role plays, dissertations, simulations, business games, films, and various experiential learning methods. During the first year, a PGP-BA student is required to undertake eighteen core courses (totalling 49.5 credits). The first year consists of three terms, Summer internship programme is scheduled between the end of first year and the beginning of second year with a firm in the Analytics domain. Internship is optional for students who have at least 34 months of work experience prior to enrolling for the programme.
The PGP-BA student should take the four core courses in Term IV and at least four electives (12 credits) in the analytics domain (labelled as field electives) across Terms IV, V and VI. The remaining credits can be taken from either the analytics domain (field elective) or any other general management electives (free electives). A PGP-BA student should earn a minimum of 45 credits and a maximum of 51 credits in the second year.
The electives cover a wide array of topics including Social Entrepreneurship, Infrastructure Development, PPPs and Regulation, Business Analytics and Intelligence, Spreadsheet Model-Business Decision, Current Economic Scenario; Indian Economy and Policy Matters for Business, Global Securities Markets, Corporate Governance: Indian and International Perspective, Corporate Valuation, Digital Marketing, Research for Marketing Decisions, Brand Management, Entrepreneurship in Action, Personal Values, Goals and Career Options, Creating High Performance Organizations, Supply Chain Management, Technology and Operations Strategy, Green Business Management, Strategic Thinking and Decision Making Apart from electives on functional areas, IIMB also offers different types of courses such as language courses (German, French, Spanish and Japanese), courses with international immersion (like Business Planning in International Markets, Developing Technology Partnerships between Firms in India and Israel), and experiential courses (like the Himalayan Mountain Challenge and Motorcycle Immersion in Local Entrepreneurial Settings), based on the interest of students.
- For IIMB MBA Business Analytics admission, the applicant should Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam.
- On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Bangalore MBA Business Analytics (PGPBA) and other programs and select the interview city.
- Your application for IIM Bangalore admission is submitted.
- You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Bangalore Admission.
- After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Bangalore website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password
- IIM Bangalore MBA Business Analytics Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission
The final selection process for MBA Business Analytics admission to IIM Bangalore is based on students’ academic performance, their CAT score, performance in the admission interview and prior work experience. Following steps are included in the IIM Bangalore final selection process:
Step 1: Candidates are short-listed for Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have excellent academics, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme of IIM Bangalore
Step 2: IIM Bangalore will identify many candidates for shortlisting for the PI round with an excellent academic record and work experience but who may have narrowly missed the high score that would have been required if CAT alone was the basis for the PI shortlist. Such candidates will be preferred in the shortlisting process as against those who have only a high CAT score but have poor academic profile and poor quality of work experience. The emphasis in shortlisting process at IIM Bangalore is on consistent and high performance in academics and other parameters.
Step 3: After the WAT & PI round, admission offers are made by IIM Bangalore to successful candidates. The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in WAT & PI, Performance in past academics, Performance in CAT, Quality of Work Experience among others
Step 4: Final Admission Offer will be made by IIM Bangalore to the candidates on the basis of Final Score arrived after awarding the weightage scores on all the components.
Candidates, who are finally selected, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date.
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