Programme information & essays – One year MBA in India

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad – One year MBA (PGPX)

Programme Information

Class size : 101

International exposure:

6 international students
74 have international exposure in terms of work and studies.
31 (36.47%) are residing outside India

Academic background: 
Only Bachelors: 48
Bachelors & above: 37
Female students: 6
Engineers: 65

Essays

Short-listed candidates for interviews are required to send a write-up on the following topics (about 500 words each).

IIMA PGPX Essay 1: What do you expect to gain from the PGPX course at IIMA?

IIMA PGPX Essay 2: Describe a situation that has demonstrated your leadership qualities.

IIMA PGPX Essay 3: Describe the single event or achievement that has significantly influenced your life.

IIMA PGPX Essay 4: Give a description of yourself stressing the personal characteristics that you feel are your strengths and weaknesses.

IIMA PGPX Essay 5: Any other information that you believe will help us make a favourable decision on your application.

Placement statistics – Domestic and International

Roles – Students from PGPX class of 2012 have accepted roles such as the CTO, GM, Vice president, Director, Assistant Vice President, and several other senior management positions. The students have been offered roles in India and abroad.  Some of the recruiters such as Boston Consulting Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Microsoft, Oracle, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Google, Infosys, Accenture, Wipro, Cognizant, Mind tree, Tata Motors, Ericsson, Deloitte etc. have visited the campus.

Compensation details for Class of 2012 are as follows as per the placement report audited by Crisil

                                                                                                                                                                      Please find the detailed report here.

Eligibility

Following is the eligibility criteria for the IIMA PGPX (2014-15):

1) Bachelors Degree or equivalent in any discipline
2) Minimum Age: 27 years at the start of the programme
3) GMAT score obtained between April 1, 2010 and August 10, 2013 ( for 2014-15 Batch).
4) Graduate should have 6 to 7 years of post qualification, full time work experience. Post graduate should have 5 to 6 years of experience. PhD/M.Phil can be evaluated on case to case basis.

Application & selection Process

Applicants for IIMA PGPX 2014-15 have to submit their GMAT score obtained between April 1, 2010 and August 10, 2013. Candidates are required to send scores from Pearson website to IIM A. The application will be considered incomplete if the school doesn’t receive official GMAT scores from Pearson by the application deadline.

1. Fill the online application form.
2. If you are shortlisted you will have to submit essays by email.
3. If you get an interview call you will have to appear for a 30 min personal interview.
4. Wait for the final results

Fees

According to the institute, the fee for PGPX-VII (2012-13) is INR 21,50,000. This includes tuition, books & course material, library, computing and network charges, placement, alumni, internationalimmersion, stay and food charges for the period of stay on the campus.

There are several banks interested in offering loans for pursuing PGPX. International students can approach bank branches of Indian banks in their countries.

Please click here for the details of loan schemes from banks available for PGPX.

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore – One year MBA (EPGP)

Programme information

Essays

IIMB EPGP requires just one Statement of Purpose(Max 600 words). There are no other essays.

Placements

Eligibility

The programme is designed for the middle level professionals with sufficient work experience. The eligibility criteria for admission are as follows

• Graduation with minimum of 50% marks or equivalent certification
• Full-time work experience between 7 and 15 years.
• Valid GMAT score
• English proficiency

The candidates with more than 15 years experience can also apply for the programme in case they are entrepreneurs. They candidates have to the sponsored by the respective employer or should have outstanding achievements. These candidates if selected are not able to get placement services from CDS.

Selection Criteria 
The following factors are considered for the selection of the applicants.

• Work experience
• Academic Background
• Academic and career achievements
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• GMAT Score
• Reference letters (Two)
• Interview

Admission process will be highly personalized since the interview board has to lean about the potentials and goals of reach candidates for success in management. The expected class size for the coming academic batch is between 60 – 75 students.

Programme Expenses:

EPGP Fee Structure

• Fees includes tuition, library, course materials, alumni association, career counseling, student activities, computing & networking and accommodation. Accommodation is provided in apartments at a distance of 3.5 kms from the campus. Frequent shuttle services are provided for 10 to 15 minutes commute time. Single student will be provided with a single room in apartment with 3 bed room and 2 bedroom apartments are provided for the married students relocating with family.
• Internation immersion is compulsory and the amount given is just an estimate. Final amount can be changed in the actual costs.
• Caution deposit is refundable

Loans – please visit this link for more information on loans for EPGP

Indian Institute of Management, Indore – One year MBA (EPGP)

Deadline

16 May 2014 (indicative, based on last years deadline)

Programme information

The programme has 5 academic terms. The first 3 terms are core terms where the focus is on learning the management basics and laying the foundation.  The last 2 terms are electives focusing towards specialization in a particular domain.  There is an international module aimed towards g an opportunity to understand global business environment.

EPGP participants have previously worked in over 29 countries spread across 4 continents

Past Recruiters

Placements

Average salary for Class of of 2011 – Rs 17.75 lakh

Average salary for Class of 2012 – Rs 16.5 lakhs

Fees

The programme fee is Rs. 18,00,000/- (Rupees Eighteen Lakhs only) for Indian passport holders and US $45,000 (U.S.D forty five thousand only) for Foreign passport holders.

The fee includes tuition, course material, network /computer charges, access to library facilities, lodging and boarding. Expenses such as international travel, visa etc would have to be borne by the applicant separately.

Eligibility

To be eligible for EPGP, the applicant must have:
1. A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline.
2. A valid GMAT/CAT score
3. Minimum 5 years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional experience after graduation as on March 31, 2013

Selection process

Selection is done on basis of number of parameters like CAT /GMAT score, academic performance, work experience, extracurricular achievements and interview.

How to Apply

Candidates applying to  IIM Indore EPGP , either have to appear for CAT 2012 or submit their GMAT score. The GMAT score should have been obtained between Jan 1, 2010 and March 31, 2013.

Candidates will have to send in a separate application form. 

Candidates applying through CAT 2012 have to mention their CAT Application Form number in the EPGP Application form. Candidates applying through GMAT have to submit their GMAT score along with the EPGP Application form.

The completed application form along with the processing fee should reach IIM Indore on or before 16 May, 2013. The application processing fee is Rs. 3500/- for resident Indians and U.S. $ 110/- for other nationals and non-resident Indians. Please enclose a DD for the application-processing fee drawn in favor of “IIM Indore” payable at Indore along with the application.

GMAT Code

The associated programme code for One Year Executive Post-Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) is “2ZX-H9-35”

Essays

IIM Indore EPGP Essay 1: If work experience and academic/professional qualifications do not account for the entire period from the time you completed the 10th standard till date, please specify the time gaps, with full explanation.

IIM Indore EPGP Essay 2: Indicate your extracurricular interests.

IIM Indore EPGP Essay 3: Please give details about your accomplishments, awards received and position held (a) in sports, games, and hobbies, (b) in associations and voluntary organizations.

IIM Indore EPGP Essay 4: Please outline briefly how you perceive the EPGP Programme helping you in achieving your future career plans/ prospects.

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow – One year MBA (IPMX)

Programme Information

Essays

Statement of Purpose: Describe your career goals and your reasons for wishing to undertake this course at Indian Institute of Management Lucknow Noida Campus (Max 500 words). 

Eligibility

• Executives with Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or equivalent (10+2+3)
• GMAT score obtained from July 01, 2010 to October 31, 2013
• Minimum of 6 years full time post-qualification (after Graduation) professional experience as on March 31, 2014
• The Programme is open to all nationalities

Admission Process

Student selection would be based on:

• Duly filled-in application form alongwith statement of purpose (SOP)
• Two letters of Recommendation
• GMAT score
• Professional Experience
• Personal Interview

Student Composition

IPMX looks for a diverse group of participants

• Candidates could be from private/ public sector/ government departments/ NGOs etc.
• They could also be professionals e.g. doctors, architects / consultants/ defence personnel, civil servants or entrepreneurs

Admission schedule

Fee Structure

The fee for International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX) is INR 17,75,000 (USD 45,000) which includes tuition, cost of course material, library, computer facilities, career counseling, student activities and mess charges, excluding accommodation charges at the Noida Campus.

The fee also includes the cost of academic inputs, travel, visa and stay during the Overseas Module. Expenses for boarding and other incidentals like local transport, internet, telephone, stationery etc. during the Overseas Module, would be borne by the student.

Fee for the IPMX 2014-2015 batch is INR 17,75,000 (USD 45,000) for a single person excluding accommodation. The details of fee is as under :-

S.No. Fee Details Amount(Rupees) 1 Tuition 13,00,000 2 International Module (Travel, Visa, Academic charges and stay) 2,50,000 3 Computing and Networking 50,000 4 Library 50,000 5 Food Expenses 90,000 6 Career Counseling 20,000 7 Student Activities (Seminars and special events) 10,000 8 Alumni Association 3,000 9 Convocation 2,000 10 Total Fee excluding Accommodation 17,75,000 11 Accommodation in Campus * Family: 1,50,000 (shared apartments) * Single: 1,20,000 (attached toilet) Single: 1,00,000 (non-attached toilet)

* Family accommodation/Single (attached toilet) would be available subject to availability.

Payment Schedule – INR 17,75, 000 (USD 45,000) (Excluding accommodation)

a)At the time of acceptance of admission by 15th January 2014 – INR 1,35,000 (USD 3,500) (This amount would be adjusted against the first installment). Plus refundable caution money INR 20,000 (USD 500), Total = INR 1,55,000 (USD 4000). b) By 15th February 2014 – INR 4,10, 000 (USD 10,250) plus accommodation charges as per allotment. c) By June 2014 – INR 4,10, 000 (USD 10,250) d) By September 2014 – INR 4,10, 000 (USD 10,250) e) By December, 2014 – INR 4,10, 000 (USD 10,250)

All paid installment amounts are non-refundable

XLRI, Jamshedpur One year MBA – Post Graduate Programme in Management, General Management (previously GMP)

The PGDM (General Management) is one of the three flagship courses offered by XLRI. This full-time residential programme, recognized by AICTE is equivalent to PG Diploma in Management (General), aims at re-engineeging the skills of practicing managers and executives with substantial industrial experience.

Class Profile

2013-14 BATCH STATISTICS

Essays

Please check admission form for details

Eligibility

A candidate applying to XLRI GMP program must

• Hold a minimum of three years Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University in India/abroad in any discipline.
• Be employed in a full-time job, with at least five years (60 calender months)  of relevant experience as on March 31, 2013 post graduation

Application Process

Graduates in any discipline from a recognized university in India/abroad with at least 5 years of managerial/supervisory experience by March 31, 2014. PGDM (GMP) candidate may choose to apply through XAT 2014 or GMAT score (taken during December 1, 2011 to December 20, 2013).

PGDM (GMP) Interviews will take place during 2 8, February 2014

Stage 1: Applying through GMAT/XAT

Prerequisites for GMAT Applicants :

All GMAT applicants must take their GMAT between December 01, 2011 and December 20, 2013 and they also need to pay a feeof Rs 1050.00 through cash/online/demand draft/banker’s cheque (US$ 50 for NRI applicants) in favor of ” XLRI Programmes” payable at Jamshedpur.

Download the XLRI confirmation page and send the duly filled in form only in the case of Cash and Demand Draft.

Send the form to following address latest by: December 26, 2013

Admissions Office, XLRI,
Circuit House Area (East),
Jamshedpur – 831001,
Jharkhand, India

Stage 2: Shortlist of Candidates

• The names of the GMAT candidates will be shortlisted by 10th of January 2014 (tentative).
• The names of the XAT candidates will be shortlisted by January 25, 2014 (tentative).

Stage 3: Interview Process

• The interviews for GMAT and XAT candidates will be conducted between February 2-8, 2014 (Tentative) in Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai and Jamshedpur only.
• Interviews can be conducted over G-talk / Skype for overseas candidates. Candidate needs to get in touch with the admissions office for scheduling the interview online.

Stage 4: Result Announcement

• The results will be announced via email along with an offer letter for XLRI-PGDM (GMP) by February 28, 2014.

Fees

Fees and other charges for 15-month PGDM (General Management) will be approximately Rs. 15,00,000/- (or equivalent in $ US) for the academic year 2014 – 2015. Food, electricity and other personal expenses would be charged extra depending on the type of accommodation preferred by the student. Fee may change next session based on the recommendation of Fee Fixation Committee.

Placements

Select past recruiters

Indian School of Business, Hyderabad & Mohali – One year MBA (PGP)

Programme Information

Placements

Eligibility

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Preferably two years of full-time work experience after graduation. Exceptional candidates, with less work experience, will be considered for deferred admission.
• GMAT score
• TOEFL / IELTS / PTE score, only if language of instruction during undergraduate education was not English.

Institution Code for ISB for different tests system

Application process

Selection criterion

The application fee to apply for the programme is INR 3,371 {(INR 3,000 + Service Tax of INR 371)  (approximately USD 60)}. The fee needs to remitted only at the time of submitting an application through a credit card or internet banking. Debit Card will not be accepted.

The application fee for Re-applicants is INR 1,124 {(INR 1,000 + Service Tax INR 124)}  (approximately equivalent of US $ 20).

Application cycle

COURSE COMMENCEMENT:

Fee Structure for PGP 2013-14

Bank Account
It is mandatory to open an account with ICICI Bank to facilitate transactions with the ISB. Please open an SB account with branch on campus on the day of registration, if you do not have an account with them (at any other branch) already.

Medical Insurance 
Premium for Group Medical Insurance for Students and their dependents at campus is mandatory and has to be paid in addition to other fees and charges at the time of registration. The premium will depend on the age and number of dependents. Please check the Medical Insurance section for details.

Other Estimated Expenses for PGP 2014-15 per Student

SP Jain, Mumbai – One year MBA (Post Graduate Programme in Management)

Programme Information

Essays

Please check admission form for details

Placement statistics

Application & selection process

Admission Process

Applications are to be made online only. The application-processing fee is Rs 1,200. It can be paid either by credit card or Demand Draft favouring ‘S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research’ payable at Mumbai or at the authorized cash collection centres.

Admission Calendar

An important change in the admission process this year is that SPJIMR is adopting rolling interviews process this year. In this process, profile of candidates will be assessed on a rolling basis and eligible candidates will be shortlisted and called for interview on a rolling basis. The benefit of this process is that students will not have to wait for a long time after applying online. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email and called for interviews at the earliest.

SP Jain recommends to candidates to not wait till last date for applying online, but as soon as they are ready to apply.

Eligibility and Selection Process

PGPM is a 11-month full-time residential program for experienced professionals with three months online learning as a pre foundation before joining the course. The eligibility criteria is a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India or abroad and full-time work experience of minimum 5 years after graduation

The selection criteria are based on multiple factors like

• CAT/XAT/GMAT Score [GMAT code: 6DQ-MJ-12] *
• Minimum full-time work experience of 5 years; 7 years preferred.
• Past Academic Performance
• Extracurricular activities, other interest
• Accomplishments (Professional and Academic)

All the above factors along with the performance in the interviews are used to determine the eligibility of candidates for offering final admission. Selection will be largely determined by potential for lateral shift, clear career plans, sound purpose of taking up this programme and ability to map the relationship between these by the prospective candidate and SPJIMR’s assessment of the above.

* Note: Provide your GMAT Scores through GMAC

Fees

Rs.12.2 Lakhs (Fee Includes International Immersion) + Rs.80,000 (Hostel Fee) for Class of 2014