IIM Calcutta invites applications for admission to PGPEX 2017-2018

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) is inviting applications for the eleventh batch of Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPEX).

The one-year full-time residential program is exclusively designed for professionals who want to give a push to their career.

The course, introduced in 2006 has been Triple Crowned i.e. to be accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, the three major accreditation agencies in the world for management education.

Application process for the year 2017-2018 is currently underway and the program will commence in April 2017. Here’s an overview.

Eligibility criteria:

• IIMC’s PGPEX is open to candidates who wish to augment their management skills further. Following are the eligibility criteria:
• Executives with graduate degree (minimum 3 years duration) in any discipline (or equivalent qualification) from a recognized University
• At least 5 years of full time post-qualification Managerial/professional experience
• A valid GMAT score (taken within the last 36 months at the time of application)
• Proficiency in English

Selection procedure:

Selection of the candidates will be based on Academic Background, Professional Experience, GMAT Score, Personal Interview, Statement of Purpose and Recommendation Letters from two referees who hold senior academic or managerial positions.

Important dates:

Event	Date
Submission of application form	July 1-Oct 25, 2016
Announcement of short-listed candidates	First week of November 2016
Interviews	Second week of November 2016
Announcement of selected candidates	Last week of November 2016
Last date of payment of 1ST instalment of fees	Second half of December 2016
Reporting date	April 18, 2017
Student’s registration	April 19 and 20, 2016
Commencement of program	April 21, 2016

Application process of the course is digitized and can be done only online. Candidates who wish to apply for the course must fill the online application form before the last date of submission.

Application process:

Below are the steps to follow while filling up the form.

• Log on to the official website and click on ‘programs’ tab. The list of executive programs will be displayed. Select PGPEX.
• On the new page, click on ‘apply online’.
• You will be then asked to register yourself online. Enter your name, date of birth, email ID and contact number.
• After the username and password are created you will be allowed to fill the application form partially. Log out and log in again to complete the form.
• Make sure you furnish correct details on the form before submitting as they cannot be edited afterwards.
• Upload a recent passport size photograph of yours along with the application form.

Payment of application-fee:

The application fee can be paid online through credit/debit card and net banking.

You can also pay the application fee through Demand Draft or Cheque drawn in favor of Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta and payable at Kolkata.

In case of payment through DD/Cheque, payment details and a scanned copy of the same needs to be uploaded along with the form.

For Indian nationals the application fee is Rs 2000 and for NRI / Foreign Nationals it the $ 100.

Documents to be submitted along with the application form:

• Scanned copy of a recent coloured passport sized photograph.
• Scanned copy of all the academic certificates (Graduation, class XII and X)
• Statement of Purpose
• Two Recommendation Letters from mentor/supervisor from the last company you have worked for or a Professor or Teacher from a recent degree program you have completed who knows you well.

Note: Make sure your references for Recommendation Letters are genuine as the institute will verify your letters with them and will proceed further only after the referees you mentioned agree to endorse you.

Program fee:

PGPEX program fee for the academic year 2017- 18 is Rs 22,00,000 (non-refundable) or equivalent US$ for one year, plus applicable service tax payable. The payment can be made in four instalments, which is as follows:

By December 23, 2016 (or last date of acceptance) : Rs.4,00,000 (1^st instalment) plus applicable service tax

By April 21, 2017 (or date of registration) : Rs.5,00,000 (2^nd instalment) plus applicable service tax

By July 25, 2017 : Rs.7,00,000 (3rd instalment) plus applicable service tax

By November 28, 2017 : Rs.6,00,000 (4th instalment) plus applicable service tax

An amount of Rs.20,000 has to be paid as refundable caution deposit at the time of registration. (Students provided with family accommodation will have to pay Rs 48,000 extra).

The programme fee includes tuition fees, cost of study material, accommodation and cost of study tours organised by IIMC. Airfare, visa and medical insurance charges for overseas study tours will be borne by the Institute.

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