PGDM 2017: Admissions open at LIBA, NIILM, UPES, KIAMS and JIMS

With the top common management aptitude exams being held in the current season, the application process for admissions are also in full-swing at various B-Schools across India.

While preparing for the competitive exams, you must not miss out on the admission notifications of management institutes for as much as it is essential to take the tests, it is important to fill up the application forms for admissions too.

In this series of articles, we will provide complete information about the admission process to help you shortlist the colleges of your choice.

Here’s an overview of admission schedule and process of LIBA, NIILM, UPES, KIAMS and JIMS

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA)

LIBA, Chennai, is inviting applications for admission to its PGDM programme for 2017-2019 batch. The last date to apply in January 28, 2017 and the application fee (Rs 1500) can be paid till February 3, 2017.

The candidates interested in pursuing the course at LIBA can apply online.

Fee payment options:

Online through Credit/Debit Cards or Net Banking

DD in favour of LIBA payable at Chennai

By cash at LIBA’s admission office

Eligibility:

• The candidates should be a graduate in any discipline with at least 60% marks.
• The candidate should have a valid CAT/XAT score.
• Those appearing for final year graduate examination may also apply provided they produce a certificate by August 31, 2017

Course fee:

Total fees for six terms is Rs 8. 89 lakh.

NIILM Centre for Management Studies

The admission process at NIILM for its PGDM programme for 2017-2019 batch is currently underway and the candidates can apply online. The application form can also be obtained in person from the admission office.

The application fee of Rs 750 can be paid online through Credit/Debit cards and net banking or through DD in favour of NIIILM Centre for Management Studies payable at Noida.

Eligibility and selection process:

• The candidate must be a graduate with minimum of 50% marks in any subject from a recognized university
• Those appearing for their final exam can also apply but they will have to submit their mark-sheets by October 31, 2017
• Shortlisting of the candidates are based on their scores in one of the following exams: CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT
• The candidates will have to face GD/PI to secure a seat at NIILM

Course fee:

 The total fee of the programme is Rs 5.50 lakh

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)

Admission process for UPES MBA programmes are now open for candidates who wish to pursue management studies in the niche areas like, Oil and Gas Management, Energy Trading, Power Management, Aviation Management, Port & Shipping Management, Urban Infrastructure and Smart City, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, International Business, Business Analytics, Family Business and also HR, Marketing and Operations.

The candidates can apply online and the application fee of Rs 1850 can be paid through Credit/Debit Cards or Net Banking. Last date to apply is February 19, 2016.

Eligibility and Selection Process:

• The candidate must be a graduate with minimum 50% marks in any subject from a recognized university
• The candidate must have also scored at least 50% marks at Class X and XII level
• Those appearing in final exam this year are also eligible to apply
• The selection is done on the basis of CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT and NMAT by GMAC scores
  
  

  MAT / CMAT score of minimum 75 percentile

  CAT/ XAT score of minimum 70 percentile

  NMAT by GMAC score of minimum 160

• Those who don’t have scores of the above mentioned exams, can apply to appear in UPES’ internal exam called UPESMET to be held on February 26, 2017.

Course fee:

The total tuition fee is Rs 10. 52 lakh irrespective of the specializations.            

Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies (KIAMS)

Registration process for admission to KIAMS’ PGDM programme 2017-2019 is open for all and will go on till February 28, 2017.

Interested candidates can apply by filling up the application form online.

The application fee of Rs 750 can be paid online through Credit/Debit cards and net banking or through DD drawn in favour of Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies payable at Harihar (Karnataka).

Eligibility and selection criteria:

• The candidates must have graduation degree in any discipline (minimum 50% marks) from a recognized university
• Students appearing for final year exam may also apply, provided they submit the mark-sheet within a stipulated time
• KIAMS accepts scores of CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT and GMAT
• The final selection is based on the candidates overall profile and performance in the interview

Course fee:

The total tuition fee for PGDM programme is Rs 9.98 lakh

Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS)

The Jagan Institute of Management Studies is inviting applications for admission to its 2-year full time management programmes, PGDM, PGDM International Business and PGDM Retail Management.

The candidates can fill the form for the above-mentioned courses online and pay the application fee of Rs 1000 through Credit/Debit card or net banking.

If a candidate wishes to pay the application fee through DD, he/she must get the same drawn in favour of Jagan Institute of Management Studies payable at Delhi.

There’s also a provision of fee payment by cash at JIMS’ Rohini (Delhi) branch.

Eligibility:

• The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline with 50% marks from a recognized university
• Students appearing for their final year exam are also eligible to apply
• The candidate must possess a valid score of any of these exams: CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA
• The final selection will be based on the candidate’s academic profile and performance in GD/PI round

 

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Here’s the schedule for GD/PI

Dates	Location
January 21 and February 4, 2017	Delhi (Rohini Campus)
February 4, 2017	Ranchi, Lucknow and Indore
February 11, 2017	Allahabad, Patna and Varanasi
February 12, 2017	Chandigarh, Guwahati and Kolkata

Course fee:

PGDM	Rs 6.35 lakh
PGDM International Business	Rs 6.35 lakh
PGDM Retail Management	Rs 5.55 lakh