Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)at IIM Jammu is a master’s level programme, leading to the grant of a degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA). The two-year, full-time, residential programme is designed to equip students to take on leadership roles in an increasingly complex and dynamic global scenario. Each year consists of three trimesters, with 8 weeks of summer internship.
The objectives of two year Post-Graduate Programme are to enable students to understand the socio-economic, technological, ecological and political environment of India and the globe; to equip students with required conceptual and interpersonal skills for managerial decision making in structured/unstructured environments; to inculcate positive thinking and problem solving skills to demonstrate leadership & team building in cross-cultural environment; to develop ability to take risk and be entrepreneurial; to develop socially responsible and ethical business leadership capabilities who can perform without compromising integrity, honesty and fairness.
Application process for admission at IIM Jammu 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 Jammu Admission at this stage.
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Jammu is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Jammu is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in IIM CAP PI round or IIM Jammu SAP round
In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Jammu admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters for shortlisting for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. After the PI round, IIM Jammu prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:
The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for 10 CAP participating IIMs. Candidates Not qualifying for CAP round are given the opportunity to register for SAP (Supplementary Admission Process) which is also PI round for IIM Jammu and get shortlisted at reduced CAT score.
Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
In addition to the Common Admission Process, IIM Jammu will conduct an additional Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) for candidates who meet IIM Jammu PI shortlisting criteria but do not meet the CAP cut off criteria. Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) is conducted by IIM Jammu and two other CAP participating third generation IIMs for the candidates who have not been shortlisted and have not been able to participate in Common Admission Process (CAP). The shortlisting criteria for SAP have a lower CAT cut off (91%ile in 2024) than applied for CAP round (94%ile in 2024) .
After the PI round, IIM Jammu will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Jammu to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date
The course structure of MBA Program entails every MBA student to compulsory complete 64.5 core course credits in the first year; 3 credits from the 8-10-week long Summer Internship Program with a company or an organization and 48 course credits through the choice of his/her electives in the second year. Additionally, students are permitted to Audit Courses (Maximum of 3 courses in the 2nd year) by paying the requisite additional fees; Courses of Independent Study (CIS)/Dissertation Projects (with a faculty) in lieu of elective courses. IIM Jammu also has Student Exchange Program (Merit Based) and National and International Live Projects.
Every student has to undergo a mandatory non-credit course on "Happiness" in the first year of the MBA program. Besides, every student needs to compulsorily complete a week-long Bharat Immersion Programme Internship as a partial requirement of the CSR course.
A student must take 48 credits from elective courses offered during the second year. A Student need to take 16 elective courses in the second year provided all elective courses carry 3 credit units. The requirements of number of electives can increase or decrease depending on the credit units of chosen electives. Key specialization areas offered to MBA students are Finance and Accounting; Marketing; OB & HRM; IT Systems & Analytics; Operations, Supply Chain & Decision Sciences; Economics & Business Environment; Business Policy, Strategy & General 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 Jammu PGP (MBA) and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Jammu admission is submitted. At this stage, you do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Jammu Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Jammu as well as IIM CAP website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password. You may need to register at IIM Jammu website to reconfirm your interest for IIM Jammu admission.
- IIM Jammu 2 years full time MBA Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Jammu is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Jammu is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in IIM CAP PI round or IIM Jammu SAP round
In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Jammu admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters for shortlisting for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. After the PI round, IIM Jammu prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:
The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for 10 CAP participating IIMs. Candidates Not qualifying for CAP round are given the opportunity to register for SAP (Supplementary Admission Process) which is also PI round for IIM Jammu and get shortlisted at reduced CAT score.
Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
In addition to the Common Admission Process, IIM Jammu will conduct an additional Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) for candidates who meet IIM Jammu PI shortlisting criteria but do not meet the CAP cut off criteria. Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) is conducted by IIM Jammu and two other CAP participating third generation IIMs for the candidates who have not been shortlisted and have not been able to participate in Common Admission Process (CAP). The shortlisting criteria for SAP have a lower CAT cut off (91%ile in 2024) than applied for CAP round (94%ile in 2024) .
After the PI round, IIM Jammu will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Jammu to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The two-year full-time, residential, Master in Business Administration (MBA) programme, popularly known as Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) is the flagship programme of IIM Nagpur. The programme aims to create leaders, managers and entrepreneurs with strong conceptual foundations and analytical meticulousness ingrained in a sound understanding of the socio-economic context. The programme facilitates students to take on challenges in achieving professional excellence and self- development.
The MBA has been designed with a view to prepare the students for leadership roles. It grooms the students into competent professionals with an orientation towards excellence and high ethical standards, irrespective of the sector they choose to work in – be it business, not-for-profit, government-related or social change.
A significant feature of IIM Nagpur MBA program is the Field Immersion Module which helps the students to experience real-life problems and come up with practical solutions for them. The students at IIMN are encouraged to explore their entrepreneurial ambitions
IIM Nagpur MBA has unique industry connect programme of bringing ‘corporate into classrooms’ to produce relevant talent for corporate world. It aims to create value-driven leaders, global managers, and entrepreneurs with strong conceptual foundations and analytical approach. IIM Nagpur has student exchange programmes with multiple foreign universities including Japan, Singapore, South Korea, France, and Dubai. In the past IIMN has had its students participate in exchange programmes with Tel Aviv University, Israel; Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand and Instituto Tecnologico Autonoma de Mexico (ITAM). IIMN is expanding this programme further.
Application process for admission at IIM Nagpur opens with the start of CAT registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. There is no need to apply and pay separately for IIM Nagpur Admission at this stage.
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Nagpur is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Tiruchirappalli is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in IIM CAP PI round
In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Nagpur admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters for shortlisting for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. After the PI round, IIM Nagpur prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for CAP participating IIMs.
- Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
- After the PI round, IIM Nagpur will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Nagpur to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates.Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date
The IIM Nagpur curriculum is benchmarked against the best in the world to ensure that excellent management education is imparted based on vibrant pedagogic practices while maintaining contemporary relevance in the Indian scenario. A combination of lectures, classroom discussions, case studies, individual and group projects, term papers, role plays, business games are included to deliver and evaluate the courses.
MBA program includes 3 terms in a year. The courses comprise Professional Management Practice including Rural immersion and interaction with Industry experts as mentors, field immersion and summer internship on completion of the first year. It lays the foundation for conceptual and critical reasoning. Lectures by various guests including academicians, industrialists, and eminent personalities, also enrich the student experience.
The Field Immersion Module during the 1st year at IIM Nagpur offers an opportunity for MBA students to interact with the industry. Students are attached to participating organizations from 4 broad sectors- Government and Infrastructure; Industry and Business (Small and Medium Enterprises); Agriculture, Food Processing & Rural Development and NGO and Environmental Management.
Also, students intern with corporate enterprises in the traditional summer internship at the end of the first year. The FIM acquaints them with the organizational challenges of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the not-for-profit sector.
IIM Nagpur MBA curriculum also offers International student exchange programmes with multiple foreign universities. This helps them in being better prepared for careers in a highly dynamic global business world.
The second year of the MBA programme focuses on more experiential learning and specializations.
Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam. On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Nagpur PGP (MBA) and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Nagpur admission is submitted. At this stage, you do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Nagpur Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Nagpur as well as IIM CAP website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password. You may need to register at IIM Nagpur website to reconfirm your interest for IIM Nagpur admission.
- IIM Nagpur 2 years full time MBA Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission
- The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for CAP participating IIMs.
- Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
- After the PI round, IIM Nagpur will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM
Nagpur to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date
Master of Arts in Human Resource Management (MA-HRM)
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The Master of Arts in Human Resource Management (MA in HRM) is a two-year, full-time program spread over four semesters, including a summer internship. The first two semesters establish a strong foundation in management fundamentals and functional areas, while the third and fourth semesters focus on in-depth Human Resource Management knowledge. The program is offered by the School of Management at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous). Under its autonomous status, granted by the University Grants Commission in 2014, the curriculum is designed to develop professionally competent managers equipped for dynamic organizational challenges.
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences MA (HRM) admission process for 2025 has the following steps:
Step 1: Apply & appear in an acceptable MBA entrance exam (such as CAT, GMAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, or Kerala KMAT).
Step 2: Apply separately for Rajagiri College of Social Sciences MA (HRM) admission, meeting the ‘Eligibility Criteria.’
Step 3: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the parameters mentioned in the ‘Shortlisting Criteria.’
Step 4: Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) round.
Step 5: Final selection of the candidates will be based on the following parameters: MBA entrance exam score, GD-PI score, work experience, and prior academic performance. Post selection, final offers will be rolled out.
The curriculum is designed under the autonomous status of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS) to develop professionally competent HR managers. It emphasizes experiential learning through practical exposure, industry interactions, and research-driven education. The program integrates theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, preparing students to navigate complex HR challenges effectively.
Key processes and tips while applying for Rajagiri College of Social Sciences admission are given below:
1. The application form is available at https://rajagiri.edu/admissions.
2. After filling the application form, representatives from the college would contact the applicant via email, call, or both.
3. Alternatively, interested candidates may contact the admission representatives of the college at:
Ph: +91-9645081287, Ph: +91-484 2660601, Email: [email protected]
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences eligibility criteria for admissions are as follows:
- A pass in any bachelor’s degree Examination of Mahatma Gandhi University or an equivalent degree from any other recognized university.
- A minimum of 55% marks in aggregate for Science and Technology subjects and 50% marks for other subjects.
- Alternatively, a master’s degree Examination with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
- SC/ST candidates require only a pass in any bachelor’s degree Examination. A valid score in a national or international management entrance exam such as CAT, GMAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, or Kerela KMAT.
All candidates applying to Rajagiri College of Social Sciences and meeting the ‘Eligibility Criteria’ will be considered for the admission process. Candidates must have taken any one of the applicable entrance exams, i.e., CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, or Kerala KMAT.
Candidates will be shortlisted for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) round based on the ‘Shortlisting Criteria’ mentioned above. After clearing the shortlist, candidates will undergo the GD-PI. The Group Discussion evaluates candidates' ability to discuss and present ideas and the Personal Interview assesses candidates' technical knowledge and behavioral competency.
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences follows a holistic selection process when selecting students. Therefore, the final selection will be based on the total marks achieved by the candidate, considering the following parameters:
- Entrance exam score
- Prior academic performance
- Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD-PI) score
Master in Human Resource Development (MHRD)
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Masters in Human Resource Development (MHRD) offered by JBIMS Mumbai, is a 2-year full time master degree program started in 2019. The program is designed for aspirants with a strong desire to specialize in Human Resource Management. It focuses on developing HR leaders integrated with the Business as Partners. The program offers an extensive curriculum which includes a series of courses in various areas of Management along with HR courses. These are multidisciplinary courses which are important for Strategic planning and Decision making.
The Major HR Thrust Areas are Talent Attraction, Compensation Administration, Human Resource Management, Performance Management, Welfare and Industrial Relations & Labor Laws, Human Resources Information Systems, Learning and Development.
The step by step admission process for MSc Finance programme at JBIMS is as below:
- For Shortlisting purpose candidates will be screened based on MAH MBA CET score or CAT exam score
- Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for Writing Ability Test (WAT); Group Activity (GA) and Personal Interview
Based on the performance on Entrance Exam, WAT, GA, PI, Academics, Extra curricular achievements among other parameters, final section will be made
The prime focus of the JBIMS MHRD program is to groom young generation to create, sustain and develop the business organizations and become change accelerators. “Nothing is permanent but change” and JBIMS is committed to create a new generation of HR professionals who can be the “Change Leaders” and “Change Management Catalysts” in the industry.
JBIMS is Preparing for today and tomorrow the Value driven HR professionals as organizational change facilitator in the Context of Nation Building. The programme Focuses on Knowledge Enhancement and Application Exposure through Innovative Learning System . The Learning Environment remains for 12 hours a day and is Focussed on Research and Field projects on continual basis while Partnering with industry. A compulsory 8 weeks summer internship after Year one is to be completed by the students.
The desirous candidates will apply on the portal of the JBIMS for admission to MHRD Programme. The application form will be opened for a stipulated period for applying to the admission process of MHRD
- Candidate must be a graduate with 50% marks
- Candidates must have secured 60% marks in class 10 & class 12
- The candidates should have appeared for MH-CET or CAT exam of current year to be eligible for the JBIMS MSc Finance admission
Based on the performance on Entrance Exam, WAT, GA, PI, Academics, Extra curricular achievements among other parameters, final section will be made by awarding weightage to each of these parameters. While out of 100 score before Personal Assessment round the weightages awarded are 60% for Entrance exam; 15% for Academics; 5% for Diversity; 20% for Extra curricular and work experience. The next part is personal assessment which again has 100 score and the weightages for personal assessment are 60% for PI round; 20% for GA round and 20% for WAT. As such, out of the total 200 score, the minimum Total Score (TS) required to be considered for admission to M.Sc. Finance is 50 for General Category and 45 for Reserve category. This will be as per the seat allocation done by Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai for MH-CET.
JBIMS Mumbai offers various awards, scholarships and financial aid to its students. The JBIMS 1981 Annual Memorial Awards given to the students include a plaque and cash component. The cash component is awarded from the return on investment of the corpus, built through donations from the batch of 1981 and other donors.
Similarly, JBIMS awards Smt Jyoti Dwivedi Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship provides two deserving students with a core grant of Rs. 100,000 each towards their education fees. Additionally, in this edition, two additional ad hoc grants worth Rs 50,000 each were given thereby enabling four deserving students to fund their education and their dreams.
Apart from these, JBIMS offers various other scholarships, financial aid, Govt of India and State Government scholarships and fee waivers in deserving cases.
Master of Management Studies (MMS)
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Master of Management Studies (MMS) is the flagship 2 years full time MBA programme of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS). The programme is conducted as a university department of University of Mumbai. On completion of the programme, the student is awarded MMS degree by Mumbai University.
This programme not only concentrates on a variety of questions faced by management specialists but also focuses on decision-making from a management perspective. Students who enrolled & sucessfully completed a master's degree in management studies have a comprehensive understanding of business & management and get introduced to a great number of career opportunities in different fields such as Management, Finance, Marketing, Consultancy, Operations & Supply Chain, HR & many more.
JBIMS MMS admission process is through DTE CAP round. MAHCET, CMAT, CAT are the qualifying examinations for JBIMS admission. For the MMS programme JBIMS accepts different exams for Maharashtra State (MS) category and All India (AI) category candidates as per the DTE guidelines. For Maharashtra State candidates, JBIMS accepts only MAH CET score and for All India category, JBIMS accepts scores of MAHCET, CAT and CMAT exams. Based on their admission exam results, candidates are then invited to take a personal assessment examination. Separate merit lists will be produced for JBIMS Mumbai admission under the MAH and All India categories.
- JBIMS Shortlist criteria is on the basis of Percentile of Normalized score of entrance exams
- Apart from score in the written exam, evaluation criteria will take into account complete personality of the candidate, which includes various parameters like extra-curriculars, other significant achievements.
- JBIMS Mumbai past academic record is an important point of consideration in CAP round. Candidates with excellent academic record are preferred for JBIMS admission
- Work experience is also a component of the admission criteria and will be given due weightage. However, if a fresher has other substantial credentials, he/she can cover up in other parameters. Work-ex alone would not be the deciding criteria.
- JBIMS Mumbai selection criteria is decided by in the DTE CAP round. The JBIMS seat allocation will be done by DTE on merit in CAP rounds.
The M.M.S. Course at JBIMS covers the major areas of business and management, with a strong emphasis on the entrepreneurial as well as the managerial skills. The Course duration of two years is divided into four semesters along with a summer internship project(s) of 8-12 weeks between the second and the third sememster in the months of may, June and July. During the second year of the degree, the students will have to specialize in a field of their choice. Areas of specialization offered in this 2-year full-time programme: Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR and Systems.
After summer internship project(s), students choose their intended area of specialization. All of the disciplines taught at JBIMS, place a strong emphasis on dynamic, practical, and industry-relevant knowledge and skills.
Master of Management Studies (M.M.S.) at JBIMS is a dream programme for so many aspirants from all over the world. This Programme not only make students fundamentally strong in respective areas but sharpen their management and decision-making skills. The World class faculty members here give special attention to provide industry-relevant knowledge which help students to develop an overall understanding of corporate environment. Moreover, several workshops & discussions are arranged for students on latest & trending topics in different industries which make them to stay ahead of the curve. During this programme, JBIMS specially invites many respected personalities to share their thoughts which encourage students to innovate and start something of their own. Most importantly, the events which are arranged are really helpful to bring out students' leadership qualities & Entrepreneurial skills.
JBIMS MMS Application process is different from other B-schools’ admission process. Key points about how to apply for JBIMS Admission are:
- No separate application needs to be submitted for JBIMS admission
- You need to register and apply for DTE CAP with scores of the entrance exams that you have taken
- If you have appeared in current year of MAHCET, CAT or CMAT, you can seek admission in JBIMS.
- DTE Maharashtra conducts Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for admission to all the participating MBA colleges including JBIMS Mumbai and makes seat allotment in the MBA colleges as per the merit score obtained by the candidates
- JBIMS Admission Application fee through DTE CAP is Rs.800/- for MAH Category and Rs.1000/- for All India category candidates
JBIMS admission eligibility criteria is based on the DTE CAP eligibility criteria which contain following points:
- Candidates with bachelor’s degree from recognized university/institute with 50% marks are eligible to apply
- Candidates should have secured 60% marks in Class 10 and 12
- Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply
- Candidates who have appeared in graduation final exams and are waiting for result can also apply
- All the candidates have to register and apply for DTE CAP as per the schedule announced by CET Cell in Maharashtra
- JBIMS admission eligibility criteria specify that Maharashtra State category candidates should have appeared in MAH CET exam and all India category candidates should have appeared in one of the following MBA entrance exams – CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAH CET
Candidates with excellent academic record are preferred for JBIMS admission and the work experience is also a component of the final selection criteria and will be given due weightage. JBIMS Mumbai selection criteria is decided by in the DTE CAP round. The JBIMS seat allocation will be done by DTE on merit in CAP rounds.
JBIMS Mumbai offers various awards, scholarships and financial aid to its students. The JBIMS 1981 Annual Memorial Awards given to the students include a plaque and cash component. The cash component is awarded from the return on investment of the corpus, built through donations from the batch of 1981 and other donors.
Similarly, JBIMS awards Smt Jyoti Dwivedi Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship provides two deserving students with a core grant of Rs. 100,000 each towards their education fees. Additionally, in this edition, two additional ad hoc grants worth Rs 50,000 each were given thereby enabling four deserving students to fund their education and their dreams.
Apart from these, JBIMS offers various other scholarships, financial aid, Govt of India and State Government scholarships and fee waivers in deserving cases.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
The PGDM program at Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) is the premier and flagship two-year, full-time, residential program designed for aspiring management professionals seeking comprehensive training in core business functions. Recognized for its strong emphasis on practical learning and career preparedness, JAGSoM PGDM equips students with the skills needed to excel in leadership roles across various sectors, including IT/ITES, E-commerce, Banks and Financial Services, Consulting and other fast growing sectors.
JAGSoM Admission Process 2026
JAGSoM Bangalore Admission 2026 is open. JAGSoM admission process is through various MBA entrance exam scores including CAT, XAT, CMAT and MAT. JAGSoM admission process includes following steps:
1. Application Form Filling: Candidates submit an application form and fee.
2. ASP Registration and Briefing
- Registration: Managed by student volunteers who collect necessary documents.
- Verification: Staff verifies self-attested documents against the application.
- Briefing: Candidates receive information about the admission process and can ask questions before the PI.
3. Group Discussion (GD)
- A 30-minute group exercise in groups of six to eight candidates, for assessing ‘Solution Orientation’ of the candidates.
4. Personal Interview (PI)
- Personal interview will be conducted for assessing the ‘Learning Potential’ of the candidate.
JAGSoM PGDM application fee is Rs. 1,000 only. Apply now.
The JAGSoM PGDM Curriculum is designed as a progressive, learner-centric program that empowers students to personalize their academic journey based on individual career goals. It integrates foundational learning, experiential projects, and industry engagement to prepare students for dynamic business environments. The curriculum is spread across eight terms. JAGSOM PGDM curriculum begins with psychometric profiling, orientation, and core courses in the first year, advancing to specializations in second years, culminating in industry internships and placements. JAGSOM PGDM curriculum offers students hands-on experience through a range of experiential learning modules such as Innovation Incubation, Capstone Projects, Research Incubation, Corporate Mentoring, and Social Immersion Programs. Access to tools like Bloomberg Terminals and Harvard Business Review Simulations further strengthens applied learning. JAGSoM MBA curriculum also offers Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration and modules. Check complete details of JAGSOM PGDM curriculum below.
JAGSoM PGDM Curriculum Overview
- Term 1:Core Courses, Baseline Electives Psychometric Profiling, Outbound Leadership, Foundation Courses
- Term 2:Core Courses, Baseline Electives
- Term 3:Core Courses, Area Electives
- Term 4: Core Courses, Area Electives
- Term 5: Business Strategy, Advanced Electives, Placement Readiness Core Courses, Area Electives
- Term 6:Business Strategy, Advanced Electives Placement Readiness
- Term 7:Industry Internship Program and Placements
Experiential Learning Modules
- Innovation Incubation (II)
- Capstone Project
- Kanyathon #RunForHer
- Research Incubation (RI)
- Industry Internship Program (IIP)
- Corporate Mentoring
- Student Managed Investment Funds (SMIF)
- Student Journals
- Social Immersion Program (SIP)
- Bloomberg Terminal Access
- Harvard Business Review Cases & Simulations
- Personality Enhancement Program (PEP)
Marketing
i. Brand Management/Marketing Communication/Advertising/Product Marketing
ii. B2B Sales/Business Development/Key Account Management/Customer Success/Inside Sales
iii. E-Commerce/Digital Marketing/Performance Marketing
iv. FMCG Sales/Trade Marketing v. Retail/Store Management
vi. Market Research/Market Analyst
Finance
i. Corporate and Commercial Banking
ii. FinTech (Payments, P2P Funding / E-Wallets)
iii. Wealth Management / Insurance / Portfolio Management
iv. Capital Marketsv. GCCs of Financial Services Firms vi. Corporate Finance
Business Analytics
i. Business Analyst
ii. Cloud Specialist
iii. Data Visualization Designer
iv. AI Product Manager
v. Gen AI Consultant
Human Resource
i. HR Analytics
ii. Talent Management
iii. HR Business Partner
iv. HR Change Management
JAGSoM PGDM application fee is Rs. 1,000 only. JAGSoM Bangalore application process can be completed online. The application is open. Apply Now.
- Graduate (10+2+3 OR 10+2+4) in any discipline from a recognized university, with not less than 50% (reserved category not less than 45%) aggregate marks.
- Final year students are also eligible to apply.
- JAGSoM accepts scores of CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / MAT and JAGMAT
JAGSoM final selection process has following steps:
1. Application Form Filling
2. ASP Registration and Briefing
- Registration: Managed by student volunteers who collect necessary documents.
- Verification: Staff verifies self-attested documents against the application.
- Briefing: Candidates receive information about the admission process and can ask questions before the PI.
3. Group Discussion (GD)
- A 30-minute group exercise in groups of six to eight candidates, for assessing ‘Solution Orientation’ of the candidates.
4. Personal Interview (PI)
- Personal interview will be conducted for assessing the ‘Learning Potential’ of the candidate.
JAGSoM Bangalore scholarships are offered to meritorious and needy students. JAGSoM offers the scholarships to deserving candidates across different sections of aspirants. JAGSoM has announced scholarships worth over Rs. 2.00 crores for both meritorious students in need and for students from economically weaker sections of the society.
Read below the JAGSoM Bangalore Scholarships details including JAGSoM Bangalore Scholarships Eligibility Criteria, JAGSoM Bangalore Scholarships Amount, JAGSoM Bangalore Scholarships Benefits and more.
JAGSoM Scholarship Scheme | JAGSoM Scholarship Eligibility Criteria | JAGSoM Scholarship Amount | Documents required for JAGSoM Scholarship |
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Merit-Based Scholarships | CAT/XAT/GMAT score above 90 percentile; Min 80% marks in 10th, 12th, and graduation | 100% tuition waiver for scores above 95 percentile; 50% for 90-95 percentile | Scorecards, academic records |
EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) Scholarship | Annual family income below INR 5 lakhs; Min 70% marks in graduation | 50% for top 10 candidates; 30% for the next 15 eligible candidates | Income certificate, family income tax returns |
Sports Excellence Scholarship | National or state-level sports representation; Min 60% marks in graduation | 50% for national-level players; 30% for state-level players | Sports achievement certificates |
Children of Military Personnel Scholarship | Children of active or retired military personnel; Min 65% marks in graduation | 30% tuition waiver for eligible candidates | Service certificate or retirement proof |
Differently Abled Scholarship | Differently abled candidates; Min 60% marks in graduation | 50% tuition waiver for eligible candidates | Disability certificate as per govt norms |
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 |
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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)
National Insurance Academy (NIA) Pune is a leading MBA college in India that offers MBA equivalent PGDM course with average salary is Rs. 12.74 LPA. NIA Pune PGDM Fees is Rs. 12.00 lakhs for 2 years. NIA Pune PGDM Admission 2026 is open. Apply Now. Read latest information on NIA Pune Courses and Fees 2026 in this article.
National Insurance Academy (NIA) Pune PGDM is 2 years full time AICTE approved MBA equivalent management program. NIA Post Graduate Diploma in Management is more focused on Insurance business management and offers wide range of specializations required for Insurance business market.
The PGDM program aims to create a stream of young talent by building capacities in the management of Insurance, Pension, and allied sectors. The program offers to undertake and create an ambience for policy research, to promote learning, education and training in Insurance. NIA Pune PGDM cultivates essential industry skills and ensures that the graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles within the industry by fostering capacities such as critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, and ethical decision-making, enhancing the overall competency of students.
National Insurance Academy (NIA) Pune PGDM Admission Process 2026 is through various MBA entrance exam scores. NIA Pune Admission Process has following steps
Step 1: Apply & Appear in acceptable MBA entrance exam and Apply Separately for NIA Pune Admission 2026.
Step 2: Shortlist: Candidates will be shortlisted based upon MBA entrance exam score and the information provided in their application form
Step 3: GD PI Round: Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interviews.
Step 4: Final Selection: Final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of MBA entrance exam score, GD & PI, consistent academic record, Work Experience among others
NIA Pune Admission 2026 Important Dates are as below:
- NIA Pune Last Date to Apply: TBD
- NIA Pune Shortlist Announcement for GD-PI: June 2026
- NIA Pune Final selection (PI) dates: June/July 2026
- Final Admission Offer to PGDM 2026-28 Batch: July/August 2026
NIA Pune Shortlisting Criteria
NIA Pune shortlisting Criteria for Interview Process is based on entrance exam score and other parameters as below:
National Insurance Academy (NIA) Pune PGDM is AICTE approved 2 years full time MBA equivalent management course with rigorous curriculum focused on Insurance business. NIA PGDM program curriculum is divided into six trimesters spread across two years. The curriculum is divided in core courses and electives. The focus on insurance in the program offers key specialization areas in General Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Property Insurance, Sustainability Management, Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship and Innovation among others.
The NIA Pune curriculum consists of 55% core Management subjects like Finance, HR, Marketing, Analytics and Technology along with 45% Insurance Subjects viz. General Insurance, Life Insurance, Re-Insurance and Pension. Thus, the PGDM of NIA stands out in comparison with other PGDM Courses of similar nature and gives the student an added advantage of choosing an industry like Insurance, technology which is set for unprecedented expansion, while making their career choices. This programme is so designed to nurture students for top leadership role like CEOs in future and also to create entrepreneurs in the field of Insurance and Technology.
The unique blend of Management and Insurance has made the programme attractive to the employers giving a choice of well nurtured talent ready to take up any managerial position in Insurance and allied areas.
Step by Step process how to apply for NIA Pune PGDM admission is as below.
1. Register Yourself Apply Now
2. Verify Email
3. Fill Application Form Online
4. Pay Application Fee
5. Submit Application
Education Requirements: 50% in any Graduation
Work Experience: No
Exam Accepted: CAT / XAT / CMAT
Others Eligibility Criteria have following key requirements:
NIA Pune eligibility criteria for PGDM Admission 2026 have following key points:
- The candidate must hold a minimum 3 years’ bachelor's degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
- Candidates appearing for the final examination for the Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent examination) can also apply to the PGDM Program
- NIA Pune has prescribed upper age limit for applicants as on July 1, 2026. For General, EWS and NC-OBC category the candidates with maximum 28 years of age can apply. For SC/ST/DA category, the candidates with maximum 30 years of age can apply.
- Applicant should appear in one of the acceptable MBA entrance exams like CAT/XAT/CMAT
NIA Pune final selection round consists of Group Discussion and Personal Interview. All the shortlisted candidates must appear in GD-PI round. The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of MBA entrance score (CAT, XAT, CMAT), performance in GD and PI, consistent academic record, Work experience. Following weightages will be awarded to generate admission offer after final selection round:
National Insurance Academy (NIA) Pune Scholarships: Overview
NIA Pune scholarships are offered to meritorious and economically weaker students. NIA gives 9 scholarships of Rs. 1 lac each to meritorious students, girl students, eligible students belonging to specified categories including students belonging to economically weaker sections. These scholarships are subject to prescribed NIA Pune Eligibility criteria including attendance, Academic Performance and good conduct.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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The two-year full-time residential MBA is the flagship programme of SIBM Bengaluru, spread across four semesters and offering specialisations in Marketing, Human Resource Management, Finance, Operations. The structure of the programme is designed to give students the best in industry exposure and a nurturing classroom environment, to help them become the leaders of tomorrow, in the specialisation of their choice.
SIBM Bengaluru offers Technology Integrated Pedagogy which starts at the Pre Induction programme level and continues till the completion of the evaluation process. The tools /methods which are used to implement this practice include Harvard Business School Cases and Simulation, Moodle Learning Management System, Technology related Courses in the Curriculum, Online Learning and Teaching (OLT) Software, In House Cold Call Software, Flipped Classroom. SIBM Bengaluru has site licensing agreement with Harvard Business School Publishing. It Provides access to Harvard Online Harvard Case collections and Simulations and other reading materials. Integrated Learning Management System using MOODLE, KOHA and Use of E-databases like CMIE Prowess, Proquest, Emerald, JSTOR, Ebsco, Frost& Sullivan etc.
On successful completion of the programme, students are awarded MBA degree from Symbiosis International University (SIU).
The step by step process for admission to MBA programme at SIBM Bengaluru is as follows:
Step 1: The candidate must apply and appear and score the minimum required percentile in SNAP Test
Step 2: Along with submitting application for SNAP exam, candidates should register and apply for admission to SIBM Bengaluru by paying additional registration fee of Rs.1000/- per programme through SNAP application form
Step 3: Preserve the Admit Card of SNAP Test for further selection process at SIBM, Bengaluru Appearing for SNAP Test does not automatically qualify an applicant for the next step in SIBM, Bengaluru selection process
Step 4: SIBM Bengaluru Shortlist Criteria is based on SNAP exam score. For MBA admission, every year SIBM Bengaluru shortlist criteria is announced. Shortlisted candidates are called for GE-WAT-PI Round from among the candidates who have a valid SNAP score, who have applied for admission to SIBMBengaluru and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
Step 5: The final admission round in SIBM Bangalore MBA selection process will be held separately at SIBM Bengaluru campus
Step 6: After the GE-PI-WAT round, final admission offers will be made to successful candidates. Admission offer will be based on the weightage awarded to SNAP score, GE, WAT, PI and institute specific marks. Offer letters will be sent to the mailing address provided in the application form as also by email.
SIBM Bengaluru MBA curriculum is divided into four semesters spread over two years. In the first year and in part of the second year, students cover Generic core courses as well as electives. At the end of first year, students go for summer internships in prominent companies. In the second year specializations are offered in the areas of Marketing, Human Resource Management, Finance, Operations.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Bengaluru (SIBM-B) aims to mould and groom future business leaders by providing them with World-class academic environment, Dynamic and contemporary course content that is constantly benchmarked against the course contents of top-rated institutes, appropriate levels of industry interface and social sensitization.
The first year of the MBA program is divided into two semesters which introduces students to the foundation subjects of management such as Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Strategy, Marketing, Operations, Organisational Behavior, Finance, HR and others. At the end of the first year, the students go for SIP (Summer Internship Program) for duration of 8 weeks. It offers an opportunity to students to get exposure to the corporate world and to put their learnings into practice. The second year of the program (comprising of third and fourth semester) offer students a chance to specialize in their area of interest. Apart from the specializations, students are also encouraged to take electives outside one’s area of specialization. Apart from the regular academic work, the Institute organizes Management conclaves and seminars which add to the learning of the students.
Candidates need to register and apply for SNAP exam and in the same SNAP form can apply for SIBM Bengaluru MBA admission. The registration and application fee for SNAP exam is Rs.2250/- and SIBM Bengaluru MBA application fee is Rs.1000/-
- To meet the SIBM Bengaluru eligibility criteria, the candidate must hold a minimum a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST)
- A candidate appearing for the final year in graduation and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply. Their admission, however will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.
- One of the most important points in SIBM Admission Eligibility criteria is that the candidate should appear in SNAP and must obtain minimum cut off score in the entrance exam to become eligible for admission
SIBM Bengaluru will conduct final selection round separately. The components of overall final selection process are:
Group Exercise: The candidates will be given an exercise/activity to be completed in group within specified time. They will be assessed for their communication skills, team working, problem solving ability
Written Assessment Test (WAT): Candidates should complete the essay/topical write up in time. The evaluation will be made on the basis of written communication skills, content, language, grammar, flow of presentation.
Personal Interview - Overall Assessment: The candidates will be individually interviewed by an expert member panel comprising of academicians/ HR professionals/ Operations management experts / corporate executives to assess the overall personality effectiveness, attitude, fitment to the programme, curricular and co-curricular performance, professional achievements, tenure of work experience, its relevance
With the objective of encouraging meritorious students and academic excellence, Scholarships/ Awards are offered to deserving students of the University by the Symbiosis Society Foundation. Following scholarships are offered to SIBM Bengaluru students:
Scholarships for IITians: Total 5 students from IITs who join Symbiosis International University for the MBA programme will be eligible for a @ 20% fee waiver.
University Scholarships: SIU Pune offers various scholarships to SIBM Pune students including Merit based PG Scholarships, Jayatee Deshmukh PG Scholarship for a Girl Student, Malhotra Weikfield Foundation Scholarship for MBA-IB, Alumni Scholarship for first rank in MBA-IB, Alumni Scholarship for second rank in MBA-IB, International Student Scholarships, Outstanding sports person Scholarships, Outstanding student participating in co- curricular activities, Jayatee Deshmukh Award, Lila Poonawala Scholarships
International Scholarships: Symbiosis has announced the Golden Jubilee Scholarship in celebration of 50 glorious years of offering quality education to International students. This is Special Scholarship for Foreign Nationals only and covers only academic fees
Apart from these, Government of India and other scholarships are also offered to students.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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The two-year full-time residential MBA is SIBM Pune's flagship programme, spread across four semesters and offering specialisations in Marketing, Human Resource Management, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain Management and Data Analytics. The structure of the programme is designed to give students the best in industry exposure and a nurturing classroom environment, to help them become the leaders of tomorrow, in the specialisation of their choice.
SIBM Pune offers Outcome Based Education (OBE) in its MBA programme. The Outcome Based Education (OBE) focuses on students achieving outcomes (required attributes, skills, qualities) after undergoing the learning process through the OBE methodology. On successful completion of the programme, students are awarded MBA degree from Symbiosis International University (SIU).
The step by step process for admission to MBA programme at SIBM Pune is as follows:
Step 1: The candidate must apply and appear and score the minimum required percentile in SNAP Test
Step 2: Along with submitting application for SNAP exam, candidates should register and apply for admission to SIBM Pune by paying additional registration fee of Rs.1000/- per programme through SNAP application form
Step 3: Preserve the Admit Card of SNAP Test for further selection process at SIBM, Pune. Appearing for SNAP Test does not automatically qualify an applicant for the next step in SIBM, Pune selection process
Step 4: SIBM Pune Shortlist Criteria is based on SNAP exam score. For MBA admission, every year SIBM Pune shortlist criteria is announced. Shortlisted candidates are called for GE-WAT-PI Round from among the candidates who have a valid SNAP score, who have applied for admission to SIBM Pune and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
Step 5: The final admission round in SIBM Pune MBA selection process will be held separately at SIBM Pune campus
Step 6: After the GE-PI-WAT round, final admission offers will be made to successful candidates. Admission offer will be based on the weightage awarded to SNAP score, GE, WAT, PI and institute specific marks. Offer letters will be sent to the mailing address provided in the application form as also by email.
SIBM Pune MBA curriculum is divided into four semesters spread over two years. In the first year and in part of the second year, students cover Generic core courses as well as electives. At the end of first year, students go for summer internships in prominent companies. In the second year specializations are offered in the areas of Marketing, Human Resource Management, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain Management and Data Analytics.
Pedagogy at SIBM Pune is a mix of many methodologies. Apart from the usual chalk-n-talk, there is a conscious effort to make the sessions interactive by using case studies and references of latest developments in the relevant field. In addition, students are encouraged to undertake multiple projects to hone their research and analytical skills. Latest tools and techniques like Business Simulations are used wherever possible. Ample amount of guest lectures are organized by inviting leading corporate executives, especially from the alumni pool. In fact, SIBM Pune has consistently received Awards for excellent industry interaction. Students are also encouraged to write success stories of illustrious alumni, which the college publishes in the form of books. Field visits are also a regular feature.
Candidates need to register and apply for SNAP exam and in the same SNAP form can apply for SIBM Pune MBA admission. The registration and application fee for SNAP exam is Rs.2250/- and SIBM Pune MBA application fee is Rs.1000/-
- To meet the SIBM Pune eligibility criteria, the candidate must hold a minimum a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST)
- A candidate appearing for the final year in graduation and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply. Their admission, however will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.
- One of the most important points in SIBM Admission Eligibility criteria is that the candidate should appear in SNAP and must obtain minimum cut off score in the entrance exam to become eligible for admission
SIBM Pune will conduct final selection round separately. The components of overall final selection process are:
Group Exercise: The candidates will be given an exercise/activity to be completed in group within specified time. They will be assessed for their communication skills, team working, problem solving ability
Written Assessment Test (WAT): Candidates should complete the essay/topical write up in time. The evaluation will be made on the basis of written communication skills, content, language, grammar, flow of presentation.
Personal Interview - Overall Assessment: The candidates will be individually interviewed by an expert member panel comprising of academicians/ HR professionals/ Operations management experts / corporate executives to assess the overall personality effectiveness, attitude, fitment to the programme, curricular and co-curricular performance, professional achievements, tenure of work experience, its relevance