Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Focusing on the holistic development of future leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset is what the discipline of Business Administration is all about. After completing MBA, one can choose to pursue a career as an entrepreneur or join the management workforce in the field of marketing or finance to work with creative agencies, start-ups, or tech giants.
Exam Accepted: For MBA Admission 2025, ATLAS Mumbai will accept CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT, NMAT or any state CET test
ATLAS MBA Admission Cut offs: CAT/XAT : 70%le, NMAT: 200 marks; CET : 80%le
ATLAS Mumbai Step by Step Admission Process
Step 1: Application & Verification: Candidates may apply online through the application form link on the ATLAS website.
Step 2: ATLAS Aptitude Test (AAT) Candidates need to mandatorily write an ATLAS Aptitude Test which consists of Verbal Ability (English), Quantitative Aptitude (Maths), Logical Reasoning, Business Communication, Writing & Speaking sections
Step 3: Group Discussion (GD): Eligible candidates appear through a round of Group Discussion
Step 4: Personal Interview (PI): Eligible candidates appear for a Personal Interview
Step 5: Merit List & Offer: A merit list is prepared and admission offers are rolled out to the students. ATLAS Mumbai has a Profile Based Shortlisting with Key Parameters for Selection as follows: Academics (SSC, HSC, Graduation), Qualifying Examination (MAT, CAT, NMAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT ATMA or any state CET tests) 'ATLAS Aptitude Test (AAT) 'Group Discussion, Personal Interview Work Experience / Extra Curricular / Special achievements
ATLAS Skilltech University MBA programme offers Industry Based Curriculum. The faculty is drawn from Core Industries. The programme offers Major-Minor Specialization, Continuous Career Guidance, Holistic Development, Interdisciplinary Certificate Courses. MBA specialization is offered in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing & Business Analytics. The programme offers 100% experiential learning. The curriculum is Industry 4.0 Aligned. The programme addresses critical enterprise building skills, backed by both theory & practice.
Candidates may apply online through the application form link on the ATLAS website.
Students pursuing or having completed a minimum of three-year graduate programs in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks from any University recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) can apply. Students applying for their final exams can also apply provided they maintain minimum of 50% aggregate marks at the time of graduation. Students applying for their final exams should not have any live backlogs (ATKTs).
Candidates need to mandatorily write an ATLAS Aptitude Test which consists of Verbal Ability (English), Quantitative Aptitude (Maths), Logical Reasoning, Business Communication, Writing & Speaking sections. Shortlisted candidates need to appear in Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). A merit list is prepared and admission offers are rolled out to the students based on Academics (SSC, HSC, Graduation), Qualifying Examination (MAT, CAT, NMAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT ATMA or any state CET tests) 'ATLAS Aptitude Test (AAT) ', Group Discussion, Personal Interview, Work Experience / Extra Curricular / Special achievements.
ATLAS SkillTech University Scholarships are offered to meritorious and needy students in the first and second year of MBA programme. ATLAS SkillTech University Mumbai Scholarships Details, ATLAS SkillTech University Mumbai Scholarships Eligibility Criteria, ATLAS SkillTech University Mumbai Scholarships Amount are shared below:
Merit scholarships: Awarded on the basis of the applicant’s overall profile & performance in the Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GDPI) process
Need Based Financial Assistance: Students who need financial support to achieve their aspirations at ATLAS.
Educators: Children of Educators (teacher, professor or administrator)
Defence: Children of ex and currently serving Defence Personnel
Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD)
The Doctoral Programme (PhD) of the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode is a full-time doctoral programme to be completed in five years. The programme offers opportunities for advanced studies and research in different specializations related to Management Science. The Programme aims to prepare students for careers in teaching and research in management studies and in related disciplines, and for careers in the government, in industry, and in other organizations that require advanced analytical and research capabilities.
The admission process for IIMK PhD programme is detailed as below:
- Based on the information provided by the applicants in their application, the candidates will be shortlisted (on the recommendation of the respective areas) for interview
- Candidates will need to appear in Personal Interview
- Candidates will be admitted to the programme based on a combination of multiple parameters, as also specified by the respective areas.
- Admission Parameters may include applicant's performance in GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET), IIMB Test score, past academic performance, work experience, interview performance etc.
- Registration for the Doctoral Programme will be notified separately on the website.
IIM Kozhikode Doctoral Programme in Management offers specializations in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational Behaviour, Strategic Management, among others. A candidate can opt for upto 2 specializations.
The programme provides rigorous, world-class, inter-disciplinary training in all areas of business management to equip students with the ability to conduct cutting-edge research of international standard. DPM graduates are crucial source for management researchers and faculty resources in top quality for academic institutions, industry, business, government and society.
Two-thirds of IIM Kozhikode fellows have been placed as faculty members in prestigious National Institutes (like IIM, IIT, NITIE) and in esteemed universities in Europe, North America or Middle East. Other DPM students have received offers from reputed corporate organizations.
Candidates must complete their application through the specified online portal/link of IIMK. Candidates may apply to two academic areas of specialization as part of their application. Such candidates must identify their primary and secondary areas of specialization as part of the application form. The application fee (non-refundable) is Rs.1,000 for applying to a single academic area and Rs.1,500 for applying to two academic areas, which has to be remitted online through the link provided with the application form. For candidates who opt for the IIMB Test, an additional amount of Rs.1,000 on top of the above mentioned application fee will need to be remitted online as the IIMB Test fees.
The eligibility criteria to apply for IIMK Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD) are as follows:
- Post-graduate degree or equivalent in any discipline (including M.A., M.Com., M.E., M.Phil., M.Sc., M.Tech., MBA, MCA, etc.) with at least 55% aggregate (or equivalent)
- Professional qualification such as CA/ICWA/CS along with a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate (or equivalent) in the Bachelor’s degree.
4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 75% aggregate (or equivalent)
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD/NC-OBC/EWS categories will be given a relaxation of 5% (or equivalent) in the minimum eligibility marks mentioned above.
- Those appearing for the final exams can also apply
- Except for those opting for IIMB Test, a candidate applying for Doctoral Programme of IIMK should have a valid test score not older than three years as on the closing date of submission in CAT, GMAT,GRE, GATE, UGC-JRF-NET or any other acceptable exam
IIM Kozhikode PhD final selection Parameters include applicant's performance in GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET) score (as applicable), past academic performance, work experience, area specific test and / or interview performance.
CEMS MIM
IIM Calcutta CEMS MIM program is a one-year program which can be taken up simultaneously with the 2 year flagship PGP program of IIMC. The key distinguishing feature of CEMS MIM is that it brings forth all the stakeholders (schools, companies, students and alumni) together in a collaborative course which is the MIM. Qualifying students have to spend one term (Term V of IIMC 2nd year PGP / Term 1 of CEMS MIM) in any of the CEMS member schools abroad before returning to IIMC for the final term. They also have to fulfil various curriculum requirements of MIM by participating in Block Seminars, Skill Seminars, undertaking Business Projects and taking mandatory and elective courses mandated by the MIM curriculum. They also have to fulfil requirements for Language Proficiency and International Internship requirements. During the CEMS terms, students will interact and build networks with their peers and professors globally. Through the collaboration with CEMS corporate partners, students are exposed to real-life business situations thereby gaining insight into management best practices and learn key practical skills required to function effectively in an international organisation. It also provides the privilege of furthering international job prospects through interactions with these multinationals.
IIMC has joined CEMS, an elite club of 30 premier business schools from across the world, as an Academic partner. IIMC is the only Indian member of this renowned alliance of leading global business schools and multinational corporations.
CEMS, the Global Alliance in Management Education, formerly known as “The Community of European Management Schools” was established in 1988 between Università Bocconi, ESADE, HEC Paris and the University of Cologne. What started as a Pan- European beginning, has now grown to become a truly global organization consisting of 31 leading European, Asian, Australian and American schools of business, over 70 multinational companies and 7 NGOs. Through its prestigious “Masters in International Management” (CEMS MIM) postgraduate, pre-experience degree, CEMS has created a global standard of management studies for students to become true global managers with excellence in performance and ethical conduct and understanding of cultural diversity. CEMS MIM is ranked #3 in the world for 2012, top place in 2010-12 3-year ranking and #1 for combined international results in The Financial Times Global Business School Rankings.
IIM Calcutta CEMS MIM admission process is detailed as below along with the assessment process:
- Apply online on IIMC official website
- Candidates will be assessed based on the application and other supporting documents along with a personal assessment interview
- The assessment is primarily based on Intellectual Potential & Knowledge (academic excellence, ability to analyse, learn/reflect, prior knowledge in the international business area); Attitude & Soft Skills (Desire to achieve, Interpersonal competences, Integrity, Critical Thinking, Motivation for the MIM Programme); International orientation (curiosity for differences, sensitivity & adaptability, spirit of facing challenges, international openness and cross cultural aptitudes, language skills)
IIM Calcutta CEMS MIM curriculum is well-planned and designed effectively to ensure that the objective of combining academic knowledge with real-life business practices are met. Students get an opportunity to effectively utilize class-room knowledge in live business situations confronted by global enterprises regularly. Eventually when students graduate from their MIM program, they are armed with knowledge and the experience to perform effectively in their future assignments.
The course is integrated through 5 main categories:
BLOCK SEMINAR: The CEMS MIM program begins with an intensive and concentrated week long session for students called a Block Seminar. The seminar is based on an innovative management topic, which is developed and run by teachers from different disciplines of management with participation from Corporate Partners who bring in the practical aspects of learning. Block seminars are graded.
SKILL SEMINAR: Skill Seminars are training seminars in practical skills relevant to an international management environment. Skill Seminars are organised primarily to introduce and impart practical skills required to function effectively in an international organisation. A total of two, 16 hour each, seminars are to be attended to complete the curriculum requirement.
BUSINESS PROJECT: Business projects have a flavour of a consultancy project wherein international student teams solve a real-life business problem faced by a company.
INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP: Students are expected to undertake a minimum of 8 weeks international internship project outside the country of the home school. During the internship, students apply their academic knowledge to practical real-life situations faced in corporate environments.
- Apply online for CEMS MIM programme of IIM Calcutta on its official website
- A video (max 2 minutes) presenting your interest in, and your suitability for CEMS. The SOP argument may be built on (but not restricted to) the following areas: Your alignment with CEMS values; Why apply for CEMS and not simple exchange/STEP?; Your contribution to the CEMS cohort before and during the programme?; Demonstrated International educational/working experience; Demonstrated experience of working in/with multicultural/multiethnic/international team(s); Leadership Skills/Achievements illustrated through examples; Grade Sheet of MBA Term 1 and Term 2 (if available); Details and proof of Work Experience abroad, if any; Certificate of Proficiency indicating the CEFR levels obtained in a Foreign Language, if any; Details of your contribution to CEMS Club Calcutta, if applicable; One recent coloured passport size photo in soft copy, preferably in formals.
Eligibility Criteria for IIM Calcutta CEMS MIM programme are:
- CEMS MIM is a program offered to students who are enrolled for the Post Graduate Program (MBA) at IIMC. From the overall batch, students will be selected to enroll in the MIM program, based on criteria given below:
- Minimum CGPA of 6.0 upto Term 1 of the MBA Program
- Students fulfilling the eligibility criteria may apply for the CEMS MIM program.
Final selection for IIM Calcutta CEMS MIM Admission is based on Intellectual Potential & Knowledge (academic excellence, ability to analyse, learn/reflect, prior knowledge in the international business area); Attitude & Soft Skills (Desire to achieve, Interpersonal competences, Integrity, Critical Thinking, Motivation for the MIM Programme); International orientation (curiosity for differences, sensitivity & adaptability, spirit of facing challenges, international openness and cross cultural aptitudes, language skills)
PGDM International Business
MDI Gurgaon PGDM International Business (IB)
Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon is ranked amongst the top B-schools in the country and offers prestigious full-time MBA-equivalent PGDM programs. MDI Gurgaon last date to apply 2025 is November 28, 2025. Apply Now. Read more details about MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB Curriculum, Placements, Fees, Admission, Dates.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB MIM is a prestigious dual degree programme jointly offered by MDI Gurgaon in collaboration with Emlyon Business School, Lyon, France and ESCP Business School, France. Delivered across India and Europe, MDI Gurgaon Post Graduate Diploma in Management International Business (PGDM IB) provides a unique blend of academic rigor and international exposure. Both Emlyon Business School, Lyon, France and ESCP Business School, France hold prominent positions in global rankings. According to the Financial Times (FT) European Business School Rankings 2024, emlyon business school is ranked 11th and ESCP Business School is ranked 5th.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB program is delivered in following format:
1. Initial Study at MDI Gurgaon: Students begin the programme with two terms-Term I and II at MDI Gurgaon (Semester 1 of the partner Institution), where the focus is on foundational coursework. This phase emphasizes core inputs across qualitative and quantitative disciplines, aiming to build strong analytical, integrative, and communication skills.
2. International Component: After completing the initial two terms, students proceed to one of the partner institutions (emlyon business school in Lyon, France or to one of the six ESCP Business school campus locations; Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Turin, Warsaw and London) for two semesters (Semester 2 & 3 of the partner institution) equivalent to Terms III, IV, and V of MDI Gurgaon. During this phase, the curriculum provides an in-depth international management perspective, including a mandatory industry internship, primarily based in Europe, to ensure hands-on experience in a global business environment.
3. Final Term at MDI Gurgaon: Upon completion of the international component, students return to MDI Gurgaon for Term VI (Semester 4 of the partner institution), during which they complete the remaining academic requirements.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB Diploma & Degree Awarded
Upon successful completion of the MDI PGDM IB programme requirements, the student is awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Management International Business (PGDM-IB) by MDI Gurgaon, along with a Master in Management (MIM) degree from either emlyon business school or ESCP Business School, depending on the partner institution attended during the international study component.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB admission process can be divided into following stages:
- The candidates seeking admission to MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB programme must appear in CAT exam Then, candidate should apply separately for MDI admission.
- MDI application process is open from Thursday, 25th September 2025, till Friday, November 28, 2025.
- Shortlisting of candidates for the GDPI process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT scores.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interviews.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment test, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience as per weightages given in Table below.
The programme employs a diverse range of pedagogical methods, including case studies, simulations, lectures, interactive discussions, and role plays to facilitate experiential and applied learning. Students from MDI Gurgaon are fully integrated into international cohorts at both partner institutions. This collaborative and immersive learning environment promotes cross-cultural understanding, broadens global perspectives, and strengthens the ability to work effectively within diverse, international teams.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM IB application form is available at MDI website. Apply now. You need to complete MDI application form filling in following steps:
Step 1: Fill Personal Details
On the first page you should fill your name, father’s & mother’s name, email ID, Password, Country, Mobile number and submit at Sign up column. After completing the step 1, you will receive the confirmation message. You should now click on ‘Activate Your Account’. An OTP will be received by you on email and mobile, verify it and proceed to complete the remaining part of MDI registration process
Step 2: Complete CAT Registration & Personal Details
On the next page, you need to fill information on CAT registration number and personal details with address.
Step 3: Upload Photo & Signature
After completing your entrance exam details and personal details, now you should upload your photo and signature of required size as below.
Step 4: Fill Your Work Experience
The next step is to fill your work experience details. All the details should be correct else your candidature may be cancelled.
Step 5: Fill the Details of Extra Curricular Activities
On this page of MDI Application form, you need to fill the correct details of your extracurricular activities of inter-collegiate, institute and higher level of sports, cultural, literary and others
Step 6: Document Details
The required documents are to be uploaded on this page of requisite size like copy of Identification, Class 10, 12 and graduation marksheet/degree among others.
MDI Gurgaon application fees is Rs. 3,000, inclusive of 18% GST. Candidates can select all the MDI programmes they wish to apply for, and pay the fees online.
After completing the above steps, your MDI application form is complete.
- At least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII.
- Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 4 years duration with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University recognized by the AICTE/AIU/ Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
- Applicants to the PGDM IB programme must possess a minimum of 1 year (one year) work experience as on 31st January 2026, after completion of a minimum 4 years duration Bachelor’s degree for the programme. The candidates with 3 years’ duration bachelor degree are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for PGDM-IB Programme.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM HRM final selection process is a multi-stage process.
- MDI Gurgaon shortlists candidates for the WAT-GD-PI process on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT 2025 scores.
- Stage-I MDI shortlisting: MDI Gurgaon shortlists candidates for the WAT-GD-PI round based on multiple parameters, with the CAT score carrying the highest weightage of 70%. Academic performance in Class 10, 12, and Graduation collectively contributes 15%, while work experience (10%), academic diversity (2.5%), and gender diversity (2.5%) ensure a balanced and inclusive selection process.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Written Analysis Test, and Personal Interviews between February and April 2026 at a center in one of the following cities: Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment test, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience, and social diversity etc as per weightages given in Table below.
A few scholarships are available for this program
PGDM Business Analytics
MDI Gurgaon PGDM Business Analytics (BA)
Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon is a top B-schools in India that offers prestigious full-time MBA-equivalent PGDM programs. MDI Gurgaon last date to apply 2025 is November 28, 2025. Apply Now. Read more details about MDI Gurgaon PGDM Business Analytics (BA) Curriculum, Placements, Fees, Admission, Dates.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM Business Analytics (BA) programme is designed to nurture holistic business analytics managers. The course is designed by faculty and industry experts to ensure a rich academia-industry blend. MDI PGDM Business Analytics program is approved by the AICTE.
MDI PGDM Business Analytics aims to groom business managers with following capabilities:
- Global Mindset and Sensitivity with flexibility and resilience
- Capability to address business problems and situations through the lensof analytics
- Capability to manage uncertainty & complexity in different business scenarios
- Understand and apply emerging and next-generation analytical technologies, practices, and tools
- Capability to identify patterns, analyse data, and present logic-based solutions
- Networking among peers and industry thought leaders
MDI Gurgaon PGDM Business Analytics admission process can be divided into following stages:
- The candidates seeking admission to MDI Gurgaon PGDM BA programme must appear in CAT exam Then, candidate should apply separately for MDI admission. MDI application process is open from Thursday, 25th September 2025, till Friday, November 28, 2025.
- Shortlisting of candidates for the GDPI process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT scores.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interviews.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment test, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience as per weightages given in Table below.
- MDI PGDM Business Analytics curriculum is spread over six terms of three months each. The core courses are covered in the first 4 terms.
- MDI PGDM Business Analytics program includes eight-to-ten weeks long internship after term 3.
- During terms 5 & 6, students can opt for electives from Operations Management & International Marketing area.
- They can also opt for maximum of two electives from other functional areas such as Marketing/ Economics & Public Policy/ Operations Management/ Accounting & Finance/ Information Management/ Strategy.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM BA application form is available at MDI website. Apply now. You need to complete MDI application form filling in following steps:
Step 1: Fill Personal Details
On the first page you should fill your name, father’s & mother’s name, email ID, Password, Country, Mobile number and submit at Sign up column. After completing the step 1, you will receive the confirmation message. You should now click on ‘Activate Your Account’. An OTP will be received by you on email and mobile, verify it and proceed to complete the remaining part of MDI registration process
Step 2: Complete CAT Registration & Personal Details
On the next page, you need to fill information on CAT registration number and personal details with address.
Step 3: Upload Photo & Signature
After completing your entrance exam details and personal details, now you should upload your photo and signature of required size as below.
Step 4: Fill Your Work Experience
The next step is to fill your work experience details. All the details should be correct else your candidature may be cancelled.
Step 5: Fill the Details of Extra Curricular Activities
On this page of MDI Application form, you need to fill the correct details of your extracurricular activities of inter-collegiate, institute and higher level of sports, cultural, literary and others
Step 6: Document Details
The required documents are to be uploaded on this page of requisite size like copy of Identification, Class 10, 12 and graduation marksheet/degree among others.
MDI Gurgaon application fees is Rs. 3,000, inclusive of 18% GST. Candidates can select all the MDI programmes they wish to apply for, and pay the fees online.
After completing the above steps, your MDI application form is complete.
- The candidate must hold a minimum 3 years’ bachelor's degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
- The applicant must have also scored a minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in class 10 and 12.
- Candidates appearing for the final examination for the Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent examination) can also apply to the PGDM Program.
- Applicant should appear in CAT exam. MDI accepts only CAT exam scores for shortlisting candidates for GD PI WAT round.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM BA final selection process is a multi-stage process.
- MDI Gurgaon shortlists candidates for the WAT-GD-PI process on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT 2025 scores.
- Stage-I MDI shortlisting: MDI Gurgaon shortlists candidates for the WAT-GD-PI round based on multiple parameters, with the CAT score carrying the highest weightage of 70%. Academic performance in Class 10, 12, and Graduation collectively contributes 15%, while work experience (10%), academic diversity (2.5%), and gender diversity (2.5%) ensure a balanced and inclusive selection process.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Written Analysis Test, and Personal Interviews between February and April 2026 at a center in one of the following cities: Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment test, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience, and social diversity etc as per weightages given in Table below.
- MDI PGDM Business Analytics scholarship: One Merit cum Means Scholarship belonging to economically weaker sections (EWS) student.
- One Merit Scholarship of Rs 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) to the meritorious student of PGDM-Business Analytics Programme on the basis of overall merit ranks of the student in the programme.
- MDI Gurgaon offers merit-cum-means Scholarship scheme for the meritorious students to pursue PGDM courses at MDI Gurgaon belonging to economically weaker Sections (EWS). It is envisaged to provide 12 merit cum means scholarships (50% waiver of tuition fees) every year to the students pursuing two-year full time PGDM/PGDM HRM/PGDM-IB/PGDM-Business Analytics at MDI Gurgaon starting from AY 2021-22.
Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the 21st Batch of PGPMX commencing August 2024. For admission notification, please refer to the above link. You can use the navigation on the left for more details or download the brochure on the right.
IIM Indore PGPX is two-year, alternate weekend Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (PGPMX). Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree awarded to participants on successful completion of the programme.
Classes are conducted at IIM Indore’s Powai, Mumbai Campus. The Curriculum and rigour are similar to regular 2-year PGP. Distinguished Faculty from IIM Indore and industry will be teaching the programme. The programme entails International Immersion Programme. The programme offers Opportunity to network with peers from diverse industries
At PGPMX you will Meet, interact, and learn from a distinguished peer group who are high-performers in their own organizations, Develop interpersonal awareness and the ability to work in teams, Learn to anticipate, assess, and respond to opportunities and problems from the standpoint of the organization as a whole.
Utilize your knowledge in your functional area to better understand its strategic implication on the organization. Develop the ability to create strategic and tactically integrated plans to achieve organizational goals. Develop capabilities in analysing and redesigning organizations and in leading and managing people through change. Learn to harness the collective strength of an organization. Develop awareness of global factors affecting business.
Admission to IIM Indore PGPMX programme will be based on the candidate’s performance in the Aptitude Test and Interview to be conducted by IIM Indore on specified dates. The Aptitude Test will be held in the first half of the day on the specified date. It will be followed by Interviews. While interviews of some candidates will be held on the same day of the Aptitude Test, others will be invited for interviews on other dates announced for the interviews. Candidates are advised to keep themselves free on all the dates announced for the Aptitude Test and interview.
Admission Offers will be made to candidates based on the overall performance in the Aptitude Test and interview, within a week of the conclusion of interviews. The Admission Offer letters will be sent through email. The candidates are, therefore, advised to check their emails regularly after the interviews are completed.
Candidates who are offered admission to PGPMX will be required to accept the Admission Offer in the prescribed format, within the date specified in the Admission Offer Letter. The format will be sent with the Offer of Admission.
The candidates will be required to submit a duly filled in and signed Registration Form on the date of registration. More details about registration will be sent along with the Admission Offer Letter.
The PGPMX comprises of a rigorous curriculum, exposes participants to experiential learning, and provides avenues for creative collaborations with their peers, faculty, and their organizations. The PGPMX is similar in content and rigor to our regular Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) and the classes are facilitated and taught by the same faculty. The objective of the programme is to provide participants with a platform to enhance their knowledge base, and hone their skills and competencies to grow higher in their career and to be a leader in their organizations.
The PGPMX innovative approach, need-based curriculum, powerful experiential learning, and experienced faculty deliver an integrated learning experience that is powerful enough to make a positive impact on the managerial career of the participants by maintaining high academic standards that is not just career-altering, but life-changing.
Academic input is delivered through two types of courses: core courses and elective courses. Core courses (Term 1 to 3) are compulsory for all participants. They provide participants with the fundamental conceptual knowledge, analytical skills and techniques, contextual understanding, environmental awareness and overall perspective, which serve as the base for the programme. The elective courses, which are offered in the second year (Term 4 to 6), give participants a deeper understanding of different functional areas and enable them to specialize in areas of their choice.
The application should be submitted online at the IIM Indore PGPMX admission website. Step by step process how to apply for admission is given below:
Step 1: Submission of Application:
All interested candidates should fill out the online application form. After submission of the form, an acknowledgement with a system-generated Application Number will be sent to the email address provided. Login credentials with edit rights will also be provided to candidates in the same email. Candidates may edit their application form until the last date for submission of application form. Candidates are advised to save a copy of their application form after submission.
Incomplete application forms will not be considered. Candidates must complete all parts of the Application Form or explain in the form why a part has not been completed. This is important to be considered for admission to the program.
Step 2: Make Payment of Application Fee:
Candidates should pay the application fee of INR 5000/- online within one working day of submitting the online application form. Applications without payment of application fee will not be considered. The application fee is non-refundable.
The IIM Indore two-year, alternate weekend Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives PGPMX, offered in Mumbai, is uniquely designed for working executives and entrepreneurs, who would like to take the opportunity to become transformational leaders and innovative solution creators in their respective organizations, but find it difficult to pursue a full-time programme in management. PGPMX is designed to provide flexibility to working executives to be engaged in their respective professions and at the same time to upgrade their knowledge . Successful completion of the Programme would lead to the award of Master of Business Administration degree. PGPMX Eligibility criteria have following key requirements for admission:
- The candidate must have A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
- The percentage of marks obtained at the bachelor’s degree or the preceding degree should be minimum 50 or equivalent CGPA.
- Completed at least 5 years of full time managerial/professional experience after bachelor’s degree as on the last date for submission of applications.
- The programme is open to all nationalities.
- Candidate should appear in Aptitude Test & Interview
Admission to IIM Indore PGPMX programme will be based on the candidate’s performance in the Aptitude Test and Interview to be conducted by IIM Indore on specified dates. The Aptitude Test will be held in the first half of the day on the specified date. It will be followed by Interviews. While interviews of some candidates will be held on the same day of the Aptitude Test, others will be invited for interviews on other dates announced for the interviews. Candidates are advised to keep themselves free on all the dates announced for the Aptitude Test and interview.
Admission Offers will be made to candidates based on the overall performance in the Aptitude Test and interview, within a week of the conclusion of interviews. The Admission Offer letters will be sent through email. The candidates are, therefore, advised to check their emails regularly after the interviews are completed.
Candidates who are offered admission to PGPMX will be required to accept the Admission Offer in the prescribed format, within the date specified in the Admission Offer Letter. The format will be sent with the Offer of Admission.
The candidates will be required to submit a duly filled in and signed Registration Form on the date of registration. More details about registration will be sent along with the Admission Offer Letter.
PGPEX-VLM
IIM Calcutta offers unique one year full time Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives – Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing (PGPEX-VLM). The PGPEX VLM program fulfills the current industry’s growing demand for techno-managerial leaders who shape the neo-industrial revolution. Laden with latest management skills and cutting-edge technology knowledge, these vanguards are being readied for meeting the challenges offered by the new wave of business enterprises that thrive on information as they strive for the "Triple Bottom line". Each partnering institute teaches its speciality in management education
The one year full time PGPEX VLM residential program has a built in manufacturing focus that helps to appreciate an industry’s metamorphosis in competitive times. The course is being conducted jointly by 3 premier institutes of India viz. IIM Calcutta, IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras. The course has been designed by these institutes in consultation with industry including Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and Ministry of Education, Government of India.
The program aims to develop leadership and management skills, besides providing an impetus to cutting edge technology awareness and proficiency.
IIM Calcutta PGPEX VLM admission process is detailed as below along with the assessment process:
- Apply online on IIMC official website with application fee of Rs.4000/-.
- Based on the eligibility criteria, shortlisted candidates are called for a written test ‘Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing Admission Test (VLMAT)’ consisting of three sections Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability and Engineering Ability. The written test (VLMAT) is conducted in four cities (Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi).
- Candidates shortlisted after the written test (VLMAT) are called for a Personal Interview (PI) at the host institute.
- The mode of the interview will be finalized depending on the circumstances and Government advisories.
- Selection will be based on academic records, work experience, and performance in the Written Test (VLMAT) and Personal Interview.
IIM Calcutta PGPX VLM curriculum is divided into 8 terms and more than 1170 classroom contact hours, spread across 3 campuses during the 12 month period. It starts with an “Ice breaking session and Breakthrough Management” in IIM-Calcutta with a thrust on the "Big Picture" perspective. The primary focus lies on how to build a strategy based on core competencies and then to integrate an organization to execute this strategy and achieve the desired outcome.
The next two terms impart management knowledge in diverse areas ranging from Business Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Operations, People Management and Global Business scenario. Various modules on Supply Chain Management, Customer-centric approach, Lean methodologies, New Product Design & Development, SAP ERP, ISO 9001: Auditor training and some high-end technology related courses like Advanced Materials, Robotics, Ergonomics are taught in IIT-Kanpur and IIT-Madras campuses. The final term at IIM-Calcutta puts special emphasis on Leadership and Change Management with key focus on building an Entrepreneurial and Innovative culture. The terms also stress on the needs and nuances of Ethics and Ethical behaviour for today’s managers who compete a rapidly globalizing world.
The program’s learning methods are an assortment of regular class discussions, case studies, group work, live presentations and action-learning opportunities like management games and short consultancy assignments. A significant proportion of the program is undertaken in teams to further enhance the dynamic learning experience.
PGPEX VLM has 36 weeks of classroom study which includes lectures, case studies, tutorials, lab sessions, videos, individual and team assignments, guest lectures from Japanese faculty, industry experts, and business leaders, totaling 1173 interaction hours. The programme has 1 week of industry visit in Japan for studying Best Manufacturing Practices under the aegis of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The program has a proper balance of theoretical inputs and practical training to develop a high degree of leadership skill which would enable Indian companies convert manufacturing into a competitive weapon. The program introduces courses on Green Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IOT) along with ISO9001 Lead Auditor Training.
The program attracts promising engineers from the manufacturing and allied businesses, who have the potential for top management positions.
- Apply online for PGPEX VLM programme of IIM Calcutta on its official website with application fee of Rs.4000/-.
- Following copies of certificates to be uploaded at the time of filling the application - Passport size photo (in JPG); Signature photo (in JPG); 10th Marksheet; 12th Marksheet; Bachelor's Degree Certificate and Marksheets; PG Degree Certificate and Marksheets (if applicable); Experience Letters; Sponsorship Letter (if applicable); CV with details of work experience only (not exceeding 3 pages)
Eligibility Criteria for IIM Calcutta PGPEX VLM programme are:
- First-Class Graduate Engineers with First Division/ First Class Marks from Secondary Examination onwards
- Minimum 4½ (four and a half) to maximum 10 (ten) years of work experience in manufacturing, engineering, and related sectors; holding responsibilities in production planning and control, research, design and development, quality control, plant engineering, maintenance, supply chain, construction, etc.
- Sponsored candidates need to have a minimum of 4½ (four and a half) years of work experience only
- Candidates on study leave also need to have a minimum of 4½ (four and a half) years of work experience only
Final selection for IIM Calcutta PGPEX VLM Admission is based candidate’s academic background, which has to be consistently first division/first class from school (Secondary Examination) Board examination level to graduation level, relevant work experience, employer’s recommendations, performance in the Written Test Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing Admission Test (VLMAT) and Personal Interviews to be conducted jointly by IIMC, IITK, and IITM.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Doctoral Programme (PhD) of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta was started in 1971. It is a full-time doctoral programme to be completed in four to five years. The programme offers opportunities for advanced studies and research in different specializations related to Management Science. The Programme aims to prepare students for careers in teaching and research in management studies and in related disciplines, and for careers in the government, in industry, and in other organizations that require advanced analytical and research capabilities.
On successful completion of the Programme, a student is awarded the Ph.D degree, in his/her area of specialization.
The admission process for IIMC PhD programme is detailed as below:
- Based on the information provided by the applicants in their application, the candidates will be shortlisted (on the recommendation of the respective areas) for interview
- The mode of conducting the Interview i.e either Online / In-person will be notified/intimated well ahead of the process.
- Candidates will be admitted to the programme based on a combination of multiple parameters, as also specified by the respective areas.
- Admission Parameters may include applicant's performance in GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET) score, past academic performance, work experience, interview performance etc.
- Registration for the Doctoral Programme will be notified separately on the website.
IIM Calcutta Doctoral Programme offers specializations in Economics, Finance & Control, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational Behaviour, Public Policy and Management, Strategic Management, Operations Research & Systems Analysis, Regional Development, and Sociology.
Upon joining the programme, students go through coursework in 6 terms spread across 2 academic years and complete at least 90 credits. The academic group that a student joins is treated as the Major area of specialization.
In the first year, students take up at least 15 compulsory credit courses (includes 2 compulsory courses on research methods [qualitative and quantitative], for groups requiring students to do these courses in the first year) and 1 compulsory non-credit course in Qualifying Mathematics. In the second year, students have to take 8 courses in major area (out of which at least six should be doctoral-level advanced courses; if a student has already taken any doctoral-level course in the first year, he/she needs to take the remaining number of doctoral-level advanced courses in the second year out of total six). Minimum of 3 doctoral courses of 3 credits each offered by any academic groups (or mix thereof) other than his/her group of specialization should be taken. Besides, 2 compulsory doctoral level courses on research methods (qualitative and quantitative), for academic groups deciding students to do these courses in the second year should be taken. Students are required to take at most two term papers (in lieu of courses) of which at least one term paper must be in the major area.
In the summer vacation at the end of first year, students undertake a project/research work which is treated as equivalent to 2 credit courses.
The qualifying CGPA for first year is 5.5 while that for the whole period of coursework is 6.0. Students failing to meet the cut-off CGPA are required to withdraw from the programme. After successful completion of coursework, students take a CQE (Comprehensive Qualifying Examination) administered by the respective academic group. Upon successful completion of CQE, a student moves into the thesis or dissertation phase.
Students are required to attend a teaching practicum. Students are required to take up Teaching Assistantship over the tenure of Fellowship for at least one diploma course offered by the academic group.
Applications for IIM Calcutta PhD admission should be submitted online with an application fees of Rs.2000 (Gen category) and Rs.1000 (Reserved category) Along with the online application, you have to upload all the relevant certificates and testimonials and furnish details of your referees. The online application starts tentatively in the first/second week of November. You can apply upto maximum two areas of specialization.
The eligibility criteria to apply for IIMC Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD) are as follows:
- First Class Master's or Post graduate diploma (2 years) in any discipline and a three-year Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.
- CA with minimum 50% marks or CS/CMA with minimum 55% marks, with B.com degree
- B.Tech/4 years degree with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent
- Non-engineering candidates who have undergone 10+2+5 years of education
- In addition, the applicant must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in either the Secondary or the Higher Secondary Examinations of a Board (or equivalent).
- Applicants should have taken one of the acceptable entrance exams like CAT, GMAT,GRE, GATE, UGC-JRF-NET
- Final year students can also apply
IIM Calcutta PhD final selection Parameters include applicant's performance in GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET) score (as applicable), past academic performance, work experience, area specific test and / or interview performance.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Doctoral Programme in Management at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore prepares students for careers in research and teaching in academic institutions engaged in business management and public policy. IIM PhD is a five-year full time programme which trains students to advance knowledge through theoretical and applied research and engage in their dissemination and implementation. IIM Bangalore supports its students through a generous financial aid package that includes full tuition fee waiver, stipend, subsidized hostel accommodation, start-up grants, travel grants and milestone incentives.
The programme adds substantially to the body of knowledge through research, both applied and - conceptual, and disseminates such knowledge. IIMB PhD provides rigorous, inter-disciplinary training that will equip students with the ability to conduct cutting-edge research of international standard. It contributes to the creation and transmission of knowledge with emphasis on issues faced by firms and organizations in India. The PhD programme helps to meet the teaching and research manpower needs of academia and industry.
The admission process for IIMB PhD programme is detailed as below:
- Based on the information provided by the applicants in their application, the candidates will be shortlisted (on the recommendation of the respective areas) and invited for an area specific written test and / or interview
- The mode of conducting the Area specific written test and Interview i.e either Online / In-person will be notified/intimated well ahead of the process.
- Candidates will be admitted to the programme based on a combination of multiple parameters, as also specified by the respective areas.
- Admission Parameters may include applicant's performance in GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET) score, or IIMB Test (as applicable), past academic performance, work experience, area specific test and / or interview performance etc.
- Candidates selected for admission are required to attend a Preparatory Course which is expected to be scheduled from late May through mid-June
- Registration for the Doctoral Programme will be notified separately on the website.
IIMB PhD students actively engage with its world class faculty work at the cutting edge of research, teaching, and implementation of management research. The PhD programme at IIMB has two main phases: an initial phase of coursework aimed at providing breadth and depth in management disciplines, and a subsequent phased focused on development of the doctoral dissertation under the guidance of a dissertation advisory committee. Periodic milestones are inbuilt in the programme to ensure timely progress towards the degree.
The programme duration is 5 years and has two phases: coursework and thesis research. The first phase covers the first two years and includes the following components: (a) coursework (b) independent study (c) a summer research project at the end of the first academic year. Successful completion of the first phase requires passing the Comprehensive Examination (written and viva) at the end of the second academic year.
The student then begins the second phase focused on the dissertation research. The dissertation work which takes roughly three years has milestones such as formation of Dissertation Advisory Committee, Dissertation Proposal Defense, Dissertation Submission, Dissertation Evaluation, and Public Defense of Dissertation.
Doctoral students also work as a Research Assistants (RA) and Teaching Assistants (TA) periodically during various stages of the Doctoral Programme. Students are expected to graduate at the convocation at the end of their fifth year in the programme.
Eligible candidates should apply online at IIM Bangalore PhD admission official website with application fee of Rs.1000 for one specialization area and Rs.1500 for two specialization area. The candidate can apply for maximum two specialization areas. If the applicant wants to appear in IIMB admission test he/she has to pay Rs.500 extra in addition to the application fees
Students/professionals who want to pursue a career in advanced research and academics (including teaching) are the ideal candidates for IIM Bangalore PhD Program. The applicant should have high scholastic ability, aptitude for research and excellent analytical skills. He/She should have enough motivation to withstand the rigour of the Program. Key eligibility criteria are:
- A Master's Degree (obtained after completing bachelor’s degree) or a 5 year Integrated Master’s Degree in any discipline (OR) Post Graduate Diploma (2 years) with at least 55 percent marks in the bachelor’s as well in the master’s degrees/PG Diploma (50 percent marks for SC, ST and PwD categories) (OR) Professional qualification - CA, ICWA, CS (with at least 50percent marks) with B.com / Degree (45 percent marks for SC, ST and PwD categories). (OR) A 4 year / 8 semesters Bachelor's degree with at least 6.5 CGPA or equivalent marks (6.0 CGPA for SC, ST and PwD categories).
- Candidates who are in the final year of the qualifying Programmes that would make them eligible can also apply.
- Candidates require a valid test score, from any one of the acceptable tests to the area(s) of specialization they are applying to, including GMAT/GRE/CAT 2022/GATE /JRF (NET)/ IIMB Test
IIM Bangalore PhD final selection Parameters include applicant's performance in GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET) score, or IIMB Test (as applicable), past academic performance, work experience, area specific test and / or interview performance. Candidates selected for admission are required to attend a Preparatory Course which is expected to be scheduled from late May through mid-June
Bachelor of Business Administration Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (BBA DBE)
IIM Bangalore 3 year BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship programme is unique and aims to promote entrepreneurship skills in the young students. The IIMB DBE programme is meticulously designed to equip students with industry-ready skills and knowledge to thrive in this ever-evolving landscape of digital business and entrepreneurship. In the 3 years course of this programme, students will gain the expertise in the foundational concepts of business management and entrepreneurship.
The BBA-DBE Undergraduate Programme in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship is a three-year degree offered in an online mode that can be completed within a maximum of six academic years from the date of joining. The students will have multiple exit options and could get a certificate, a diploma, or earn the Degree. Students who choose to exit the programme with a certificate or a diploma may be able to rejoin the programme to complete the degree. The courses will be delivered online while exams are held offline at different centres across India. This programme may be undertaken as a standalone primary degree or can be pursued along with any other educational programme that the student might be pursuing.
On successful completion of the IIM Bangalore BBA programme, the student will get IIM Bangalore Alumni status. The BBA at IIM Bangalore is strategically designed to blend digital technology, business management principles and an entrepreneurial mindset, laying a robust foundation for students aspiring to succeed in the ever evolving and competitive business landscape. The innovative curriculum will provide the skills needed in the digital future. The student can pursue other graduation/diploma course along with IIMB BBA programme as it is offered online.
IIM Bangalore will conduct BBA DBE entrance test for admission. Key details of IIM Bangalore BBA admission process are as below:
- Candidates who fulfil the basic eligibility criteria need to appear for the IIMB DBE Entrance Test, conducted at designated centres across India and will be a Computer-Based Test.
- The candidates will be selected for the programme only on the basis of their performance in the IIMB DBE Entrance test.
- Based on the category-wise selection cut-off in the IIMB DBE Entrance Test, decided by the Admissions Office, only the shortlisted candidates shall be informed to register for the programme by paying the required programme fee.
IIM Bangalore BBA DBE provides a fusion of digital and management fundamentals and an entrepreneurial mindset that will help generate self-motivated, self-learning graduates capable of taking up challenging jobs that industries undergoing digitization require. Year wise curriculum with BBA programme outcome is detailed below:
Year-1: Certificate of Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship.
In the first year the student will learn the business foundation courses and digital technologies. If he/she prefers to exit from the BBA programme after one year, the student will be awarded Certificate of Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship
Year-2: Diploma of Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship
In the second year the student will learn the digital business models and formulation of business plans. However, even if he/she prefers to exit from the BBA programme after second year, the student will be awarded Diploma of Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship.
Year-3: Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship
The third and final year will equip the student with key foundations of business strategies and how to move forward in the business world with digital technologies. After third year, the student will be awarded Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship. After completion of three year BBA DBE course, the students will be able to develop and implement comprehensive strategies for digital businesses; Utilize advanced digital technologies to drive business innovation and growth; Lead digital transformation initiatives in a variety of business environments.
IIM Bangalore BBA Application for admission should be completed on the online admission application portal for the BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship Programme. Step by Step process how to apply for IIM Bangalore BBA and how to complete the application form is given below:
Step 1: Complete Registration Form
• Access Registration Page: Visit the registration page.
• Create an Account: Enter your details to create an account.
• Receive Credentials: Note down your registration ID and password, which will be sent to your registered email/SMS.
Step 2: Make Fee Payment Online
• Access Payment Link: Reach out to the payment link on our website.
• Payment Details: Make the payment as per the your category & details provided in your application form (Rs.3000 for Gen/Rs.1500 for SC-ST). Ensure to enter your application number.
• Screenshot Requirement: Take a screenshot of the payment confirmation, which is required for your application.
• Payment Information: Enter UTR, Bank name, and Branch details.
• Upload Receipt: Upload the Application Payment Receipt in the document upload section.
Step 3: Fill-in & Submit Application Form
• Login: Use your registration ID and password to log in.
• Fill in the Application Form: Carefully complete all sections of the application form with accurate details.
• Upload Required Documents: Make sure to upload all the necessary documents as specified in the application form.
Review Your Information: Before submitting, review all the entered details to ensure they are correct
IIM Bangalore BBA eligibility criteria for Admission are as follows:
- Indian National: The student should be Indian National
- Must have Passed Class 10: The student must have passed class 10 and should have certificate to this effect
- Performance in Class 12: The student must have scored a minimum of 60 % marks or equivalent CGPA in recognized board exams for general category & NC-OBC & EWS category candidates. For SC,ST & PwD candidates minimum 55% marks are required.
- Entrance Test: It is mandatory for the applicants to appear in computer based IIMB DBE Entrance Test (Undergraduate Entrance Test) at the designated centre.
The candidates will be selected for the programme only on the basis of their performance in the IIMB DBE Entrance test.