B school Admissions: Announcing Interview Calendar for Top 25 B schools; Plan your schedule
MBA aspirants who have been shortlisted for final admission round by IIMs, XLRI, MDI, IMT, IMI or other top rated B schools should now understand the intricacies of GDPIWAT round.
Rising Importance of PI
Weightage of this round is much higher than their CAT/XAT percentile to convert their call. Personal Interview round is the key to success in securing final admission to the desired institute as all the B schools award maximum weightage to this round.
Not all IIMs and other B schools conduct the same methodology for the final admission. While some prefer GD and PI, other institutes may conduct Essay Writing and Personal Interview.
Written Ability Test has become a preferred choice of IIMs who have already started the process of GDPIWAT which will continue till the end of April 2014.
IIM Ahmedabad has replaced GD by WAT and will award, on a scale of 100, a weightage of 70 to WAT and PI round as against 30 to the CAT composite score.
IIM Bangalore will conduct Written ability test before the Personal Interview session. There will not be any GD round.
WAT & PI round at IIM Calcutta will consist of 15 minutes duration Writing Ability Test followed by personal Interview.
Final admission round at IIM Kozhikode has taken the shape and is going to begin in the middle of February 2014.
Common Admission Process (CAP) for admission to PGDM 2014-16 batch to six new IIMs Kashipur, Raipur, Ranchi, Rohtak, Trichy, Udaipur is being coordinated by IIM Trichy after declaration of shortlist on January 25, 2014.
XLRI has scheduled the GDPI process from February 17 to March 8, 2014 after short listing the candidates based on overall percentile cut off from 88 to 94 for different management programmes.
MDI Gurgaon will conduct Group Discussion and Personal Interview beginning the 3rd week of February 2014.
Final admission round in other top B schools
The process of final admission round where candidates preferred to apply or can still apply is going to begin shortly in following institutes.
2. IMI Delhi
Final admission round will begin at Delhi campus of IMI on February 19, 2014 and on March 3, 2014 outside Delhi.
Final admission round will begin at Delhi campus of IMI on February 19, 2014 and on March 3, 2014 outside Delhi.
4. TAPMI Manipal
The institute will focus more on the profiles and academic record of the candidates.
The institute will focus more on the profiles and academic record of the candidates.
5. IFMR, Chennai
Candidates with excellent academic record may apply to this institute even if they have lower than 80 percentile in CAT as better profile will be given due weightage.
Candidates with excellent academic record may apply to this institute even if they have lower than 80 percentile in CAT as better profile will be given due weightage.
6. MICA, Ahmedabad
The process of final admission round at MICA will begin in the first week of April 2014.
The process of final admission round at MICA will begin in the first week of April 2014.
7. BIMM, Pune
The institute will conduct the final admission round in the last week of March 2014. You can still apply to this Institute as the date is open.
The institute will conduct the final admission round in the last week of March 2014. You can still apply to this Institute as the date is open.
8. K J Somaiya Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
GDPIWAT will begin in the last week of March 2014, in this institute.
GDPIWAT will begin in the last week of March 2014, in this institute.
Be a winner in final admission round
The weightage to PI and WAT in final admission round is maximum and in a few institutes, it is more than the scored CAT percentile.
The weightage to PI and WAT in final admission round is maximum and in a few institutes, it is more than the scored CAT percentile.
5 key tips to know how to write better
On a scale of 100 in final admission round Written Ability Test commands a weightage of 10 to 15 which is sufficient to convert or turn down your call.
On a scale of 100 in final admission round Written Ability Test commands a weightage of 10 to 15 which is sufficient to convert or turn down your call.
Irrelevant use of vocabulary- Vocabulary which is not required must not be used. It might unnecessarily stretch your message, may have wrong impression on the reader who incidentally is your examiner.
Avoid Repetition of ideas and sentences- How would you react If someone goes on saying or repeating the same idea in different sentences or in similar ones?
Contradictory statements or ideas- Your statements should not nullify or crisscross your earlier made statements.
Poor hand writing with cutting and cancellations- You may be skilled in writing, you have good vocabulary and know how to use figurative, idiomatic language with quotations BUT if the handwriting is poor, your reader may not follow the message which you wish to convey in its true sense.
Manage the time-There will be a time limit of say 15 to 20 minutes for written ability test.
Personal Interview
PI (personal interview) is the most important part of final admission round. The weightage is even more than the written examination.
PI (personal interview) is the most important part of final admission round. The weightage is even more than the written examination.
What is the most appropriate dress code for interview?
What should you wear in your PI round is a something to be addressed to, with clarity in mind. Your dress code should be in accordance to your personality apart from the climate of the place. It should enhance your smartness and should be comfortable to wear.
What should you wear in your PI round is a something to be addressed to, with clarity in mind. Your dress code should be in accordance to your personality apart from the climate of the place. It should enhance your smartness and should be comfortable to wear.
MBA Admissions: Admissions open @ 10 well known Private University MBAs; Apply now
One of the big recent trends in Indian MBA education is the rise of Private University MBA programs. Unlike US, where all the top MBA programs are offered by University based B-schools like Harvard Business School and Chicago Booth School of Business, in India, stand-alone B-schools like IIMs, XLRI and SPJain have dominated Top rankings charts. NMIMS University and Symbiosis University are two notable exceptions. But this scenario is changing now. Many of the 600 odd Private Universities are getting serious about building the quality and brand of their MBA programs, and this change is good news for prospective MBA admission seekers!
Types of MBA/PGDM Programs in India
There are four key types of MBA programs in India. Each has their own strengths and weaknesses. Understanding this categorization will help you chose the right MBA program for you.
1. 13 IIMs, 6 IIT MBA Programs and Government Ministry promoted MBA programs like IIFT
2. 300 AICTE Recognized PGDM Institutes like XLRI, MDI, IMT and IMI
3. Private University MBA programs like NMIMS, Symbiosis University. This article focused on this type of MBA programs
4. Government University MBA programs. With exception of FMS Delhi, JBIMS Mumbai, and 3-4 others, 95% of such programs have poor academics and placements. Their USP is a ‘cheap MBA’
2. 300 AICTE Recognized PGDM Institutes like XLRI, MDI, IMT and IMI
3. Private University MBA programs like NMIMS, Symbiosis University. This article focused on this type of MBA programs
4. Government University MBA programs. With exception of FMS Delhi, JBIMS Mumbai, and 3-4 others, 95% of such programs have poor academics and placements. Their USP is a ‘cheap MBA’
5 key strengths of Private University MBA
MBA program offered by well known Private Universities are emerging as an alternative to mid-ranked PGDM B-schools, because of following reasons:
-Multi disciplinary approach: MBAs students can access knowledge and opportunities from any of the departments within a University like Law, Engineering and Humanities. So more opportunities for you to learn and network!
-Infrastructure: A university has a lot more resources and common facilities which can be used by the students of different schools.
-Brand Recognition: Most of the Private Universities are well known education brands, which can help in your placements & career
-Competitive Fees: The 2 year fee for MBA program at well known private universities ranges from 5 lakhs to 10 lakhs
Leading Private University B Schools
-Infrastructure: A university has a lot more resources and common facilities which can be used by the students of different schools.
-Brand Recognition: Most of the Private Universities are well known education brands, which can help in your placements & career
-Competitive Fees: The 2 year fee for MBA program at well known private universities ranges from 5 lakhs to 10 lakhs
Leading Private University B Schools
Some of the leading private universities offering MBA courses are Mumbai based Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai; Pune based Symbiosis University, which has 13 B-schools SIBM and SCMHRD and Ahmedabad based NIRMA University. MBA Admissions 2014 to these are unfortunately closed. For example, NMIMS informed MBAUniverse.com recently that the Cut-off for this year has been declared as 94.7% and out of 63106 candidates appeared, 2289 have been shortlisted for Personal Interview round.
Admissions Open @ well known Private University MBA Programs
Application programs to following 10 MBA programs are open in February 2014. Click on the University name to apply now.
Application programs to following 10 MBA programs are open in February 2014. Click on the University name to apply now.
Alliance School of Business, Alliance University, Bangalore
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 12 lakhs
Application Status: Open
CAT Cut off: 70+ percentile
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 12 lakhs
Application Status: Open
CAT Cut off: 70+ percentile
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun
Programme offered: MBA in International Business, Aviation Management, Logistics & Supply Chain, Power Management, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Energy trading
, Shipping Management, etc.
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 6.01 lakhs
Candidates with less than 75% in CAT must apply to UPESMET by February 7, 2014
Candidates with more than 75% CAT can apply directly for GD PI.
Programme offered: MBA in International Business, Aviation Management, Logistics & Supply Chain, Power Management, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Energy trading
, Shipping Management, etc.2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 6.01 lakhs
Candidates with less than 75% in CAT must apply to UPESMET by February 7, 2014
Candidates with more than 75% CAT can apply directly for GD PI.
VIT Business School, VIT University, Vellore
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 4.30 lakhs
CAT Cut off: 60+ percentile
Application Status: Open
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 4.30 lakhs
CAT Cut off: 60+ percentile
Application Status: Open
KIIT School of Management, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 6.20 lakhs
Application Status: Open
CAT Cut off: 65+ percentile
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 6.20 lakhs
Application Status: Open
CAT Cut off: 65+ percentile
School of Management, SRM University
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 5 lakhs
Application Status: Open
CAT Cut off: 60+ percentile
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 5 lakhs
Application Status: Open
CAT Cut off: 60+ percentile
School of Business Studies, Sharda University, Greater Noida
Programmes offered: MBA, MBA-IBM;
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs 5.50 lakhs (MBA) and Rs 6.50 Lakhs (MBA-IBM),
CAT Cut off: 60+ percentile
Application Status: Open
Programmes offered: MBA, MBA-IBM;
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs 5.50 lakhs (MBA) and Rs 6.50 Lakhs (MBA-IBM),
CAT Cut off: 60+ percentile
Application Status: Open
BML Munjal University, Delhi-NCR
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 8.25 lakhs
CAT Cut off: 60+ percentile
Application Status: Open
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 8.25 lakhs
CAT Cut off: 60+ percentile
Application Status: Open
Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs 6.72
CAT Cut off: 60+ percentile
Application Status: Open
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs 6.72
CAT Cut off: 60+ percentile
Application Status: Open
NIIT University, Delhi –Jaipur Highway
2 Year Tuition Fee: 8.40 lakhs.
CAT Cut off: 55+ percentile
Application Status: Open
2 Year Tuition Fee: 8.40 lakhs.
CAT Cut off: 55+ percentile
Application Status: Open
Jindal Global Business School, O P Jindal University, Sonipat, Delhi NCR
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 11 lakhs
CAT Cut off: 55+ percentile
Application Status: Open
2 Year Tuition Fee: Rs. 11 lakhs
CAT Cut off: 55+ percentile
Application Status: Open
If you desire to be a part of leading Private Universities to pursue your MBA, you are advised to fill their application form before the last date. Click on your desired University above to apply now.
MBA Admission 2014: Admission dates are still open in leading B Schools
With the end of January 2014 many leading PGDM B Schools have closed their admission dates. But it is nothing to be worried about as there are still many leading B schools having open admission dates in the months of February and March. This article from MBAUniverse.com will inform you regarding the leading B Schools which have closed their admission recently and the others with open admission dates during the month.
MBA Admission 2014: B Schools which have closed their admission dates
Following are the leading PGDM B schools that closed their admission process prior to or during January 2014:
Last date: November 18, 2013
CAT: 92 percentile, XAT 92 percentile (Admissions 2013)
PI Date : January 23 & 25, 2014
Fees: Rs. 7,80,000
Placement: 16.13 lakhs (Placement session 2013)
CAT: 92 percentile, XAT 92 percentile (Admissions 2013)
PI Date : January 23 & 25, 2014
Fees: Rs. 7,80,000
Placement: 16.13 lakhs (Placement session 2013)
Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad
Last date to apply: January 31, 2014
CAT 2013 and XAT 2014 Cut off percentile: 90 + respectively (expected)
PI date: February 2014, 2nd week
Fees: Rs 15 lakhs for 2 years.
Placements: Rs 8.87 lakhs (placement session 2013)
CAT 2013 and XAT 2014 Cut off percentile: 90 + respectively (expected)
PI date: February 2014, 2nd week
Fees: Rs 15 lakhs for 2 years.
Placements: Rs 8.87 lakhs (placement session 2013)
International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi.
Last date to apply: January 27
CAT cut off : 92 percentile (Admission 2013)
PI date: February 19, 2014 onwards
CAT cut off : 92 percentile (Admission 2013)
PI date: February 19, 2014 onwards
Fore School of Management , New Delhi
Last date: January 20, 2014
CAT Cut off: 87.25 and above (Admissions 2013)
Fees: Rs. 1,100,000
CAT Cut off: 87.25 and above (Admissions 2013)
Fees: Rs. 1,100,000
Placement: 8 lakhs per annum (placement session 2013)
NIRMA University, Ahmedabad
Last date to apply: January 31, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: 80
Written Communication Test/Personal Interview: March/April 2014
Fees: The tuition fees for admission in the two year MBA programme of Institute of Management, Nirma University is Rs 3,95 lakhs per annum
According to MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14, in the placement session 2013, Institute of Management, Nirma University got an average placement of Rs 8 lakhs.
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: 80
Written Communication Test/Personal Interview: March/April 2014
Fees: The tuition fees for admission in the two year MBA programme of Institute of Management, Nirma University is Rs 3,95 lakhs per annum
According to MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14, in the placement session 2013, Institute of Management, Nirma University got an average placement of Rs 8 lakhs.
Mudra Institute of Communications (MICA), Ahmedabad
Last date to apply: January 31, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: Not applicable
Tuition Fees : Rs 3,82,500 per annum.
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: Not applicable
Tuition Fees : Rs 3,82,500 per annum.
Loyola Institute of Business Administration(LIBA), Chennai
Last date to apply: February 1, 2014
CAT Cut off percentile: 86, XAT cut off percentile: 80 (as per admissions 2013)
Placements: According to MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14, LIBA got an average placement of Rs 8 lakhs in the placement session 2013.
CAT Cut off percentile: 86, XAT cut off percentile: 80 (as per admissions 2013)
Placements: According to MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14, LIBA got an average placement of Rs 8 lakhs in the placement session 2013.
MBA ADMISSIONS 2014: B SCHOOLS THAT ARE STILL OPEN TO APPLY
If you were not able to apply in time to the management institutions like MDI, FORE, XIMB, SPJIMR, IMI, IMT,NIRMA, LIBA, MICA , it does not mean the end of the world.
B schools with open admission dates:
Following B schools are open to apply and will most likely consider the candidates for admission within the given range of percentile in CAT/XAT.
TAPMI, Manipal
Last date to apply: February 10, 2014.
CAT cut off percentile: 80
PI date: NA
Fees: Rs 13.5 lakhs for 2 years.
Placements: TAPMI, Manipal got an average placement of Rs Rs. 8.59 lakhs p.a.in the placement session 2013.
CAT cut off percentile: 80
PI date: NA
Fees: Rs 13.5 lakhs for 2 years.
Placements: TAPMI, Manipal got an average placement of Rs Rs. 8.59 lakhs p.a.in the placement session 2013.
Institute of Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Chennai
Management and Research (IFMR), Chennai
Last date to apply : February 14, 2014
CAT 2013 cut off percentile: 80, XAT 2014 cut off percentile: 80
PI date : Second half of March 2014
Fees: The total fees for a two year PGDM programme at IFMR is Rs 10 lakhs to be paid in three installments.
Placements: According to MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14, in the placement session 2013, IFMR got an average placement of Rs 7.3 lakhs.
CAT 2013 cut off percentile: 80, XAT 2014 cut off percentile: 80
PI date : Second half of March 2014
Fees: The total fees for a two year PGDM programme at IFMR is Rs 10 lakhs to be paid in three installments.
Placements: According to MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14, in the placement session 2013, IFMR got an average placement of Rs 7.3 lakhs.
BIMTECH, Greater Noida
Last date to apply: February 10, 2014
Expected CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: 75
PI date: 08th to 23rd Feb, 2014
Fees: Rs 9,00,000 INR for 2 year full time PGDM.
Placement: In the placement session 2013 Bimtech , Greter Noida got an average salary of Rs 6.75 lakhs per annum.
Expected CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: 75
PI date: 08th to 23rd Feb, 2014
Fees: Rs 9,00,000 INR for 2 year full time PGDM.
Placement: In the placement session 2013 Bimtech , Greter Noida got an average salary of Rs 6.75 lakhs per annum.
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai
Last date: February 15, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: 85
PI date : March 30, 2014 onwards
Fees: Rs.4,80,000 for two years ( Source : MBAUniverse.com B School ranking 2013-14)
Placements: 7.32 Lakhs per annum (Placement session 2013)
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: 85
PI date : March 30, 2014 onwards
Fees: Rs.4,80,000 for two years ( Source : MBAUniverse.com B School ranking 2013-14)
Placements: 7.32 Lakhs per annum (Placement session 2013)
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME), Bangalore
Last date: March 3, 2014
CAT cut off : 60, XAT cut off: 60
PI date : March 8, 2014
Fees: 7.5 lakhs for 2 years.
Placement: Rs 5.5 lakh per annum (Average salary, placements session 2013)
Choose the preferred onesCAT cut off : 60, XAT cut off: 60
PI date : March 8, 2014
Fees: 7.5 lakhs for 2 years.
Placement: Rs 5.5 lakh per annum (Average salary, placements session 2013)
You may proceed to select your preferred institutes without any further delay, if you are firm on pursuing the MBA in 2014 before taking decision on other options. Please remember these institutes are also going to close the admission process shortly. Following points are to be kept in mind while choosing the right b school
MBA Admission: Low percentilers stand a chance; Last date for IMT, LIBA, NIRMA, IFMR, MICA
Opportunities and options always exist for those who meticulously pursue them. It is not necessary that a 99+ percentiler may get a call from IIM-A,B,C,L,I, nor it is mandatory that a 92+ percentiler wouldn’t receive a call from top rated B schools. Weightage to written examination is gradually being reduced and may be as low as 50% in comparison to other factors taken together.
Management institutes are shifting the weightage more on other aspects in deciding their admission strategy since they do not require momentary performance level but are more interested in the areas that have become the part of aspirants’ personality over a period of time with consistent grooming.
Other strong points weigh more than percentile
1. Strong Academic record- If you have an excellent academic record, it will add to the prospects of getting a call from a highly ranked institute.
2. Work Experience- If you have a work experience in the range of 1 year to 3 years, maximum weightage will be awarded to you.
3. Gender and academic diversity- If you are a female and are not an engineer bonus points will be granted to you, which will enhance your chances in final admission round.
4. Writing and communication skill- if you can write meaningfully and coherently, are not in the habit of committing grammatical, vocabulary or other petty mistakes, B schools will open their gates for you in final admission round.
You could also test yourself in CMAT 2014 and MAH CET 2014
Other forthcoming MBA entrance tests are CMAT in February 2014 and close on its heels is MAH CET in March 2014. Both these examinations cater to hundreds of good MBA institutes. If you wish to appear and test yourself in these exams, it will also be a good idea and approach to explore a good B school.
The online registration for MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2014 has started from January 27, 2014. Candidates can register up to 5:00 PM on February 14, 2014.
What if I attempt CAT/XAT again?
Not a bad idea, you can do that also. Investing one more year should be based on judicious thought and well planned preparation, outlined beforehand. You might have not been able to prepare so well in 2013 due to certain exigencies.
one more year should be based on judicious thought and well planned preparation, outlined beforehand. You might have not been able to prepare so well in 2013 due to certain exigencies.
MBA Admissions 2014: B schools with open dates
MBAUniverse.com shared B schools with high ranking for the 70 to 90 CAT 2013 and XAT 2014 percentilers whose gates are open and where the MBA aspirants can well explore the admission possibilities in 2014.
If you were not able to apply in time to the management institutions like MDI, FORE, XIMB, SPJIMR, IMI, MBAUniverse.com shares more such highly ranked B schools that have extended their last dates to apply. It will be a good opportunity to find your dream B school, if you do not have other plans in hand. These B schools are going to close their gates shortly, so act fast and apply now.
Choose the preferred ones
Choose the preferred ones
You may proceed to select your preferred institutes, if you are firm on pursuing the MBA in 2014 before taking decision on other options.
B schools with open dates
Following B schools are open to apply and will most likely consider the candidates for admission within the given range of percentile in CAT/XAT.
Following B schools are open to apply and will most likely consider the candidates for admission within the given range of percentile in CAT/XAT.
(List in order of Last Dates to apply)
IMT Ghaziabad
Last date to apply: January 31, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: 90
Click here for official IMT Ghaziabad Student Forum
Last date to apply: January 31, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: 90
Click here for official IMT Ghaziabad Student Forum
NIRMA University, Ahmedabad
Last date to apply: January 31, 2014
CAT 2013Cut off percentile: 80
Last date to apply: January 31, 2014
CAT 2013Cut off percentile: 80
Alliance school of Business, Alliance University, Bangalore
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile-85
Last date to apply- January 31, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile-85
Last date to apply- January 31, 2014
MICA, Ahmedabad
Last date to apply: January 31, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: Not applicable
Last date to apply: January 31, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: Not applicable
LIBA, Chennai
Last date to apply: February 1, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: 80
Last date to apply: February 1, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: 80
International School of Business & Media (ISB&M), Pune
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile – 70
Last date to apply – February 7, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile – 70
Last date to apply – February 7, 2014
TAPMI, Manipal(Karnataka)
Last date to apply: February 10, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: 80BIMTECH, Greater Noida
Last date to apply: February 10, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: 85
Last date to apply: February 10, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: 80BIMTECH, Greater Noida
Last date to apply: February 10, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile: 85
WOXSEN School of Business, Hyderabad
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile- 75
Last date to apply-February 14, 2014
CAT 2013 Cut off percentile- 75
Last date to apply-February 14, 2014
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