PGDM

Yes, it is possible for you to pursue a PGDM course even with a 10+3 diploma and 5 years of work experience in IT. Here are some key points to consider:  Eligibility- Work Experience: Your 5 years of experience in the IT sector can significantly enhance your application. Many PGDM programs value practical industry experience, which can sometimes compensate for the lack of a traditional bachelor's degree.- Equivalency: Some institutes recognize extensive work experience as equivalent to a bachelor's degree. It's important to check the specific eligibility criteria of the institutions you're interested in, as these can vary.  Entrance Exams- Exams: You may need to appear for entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, or other relevant tests. Your performance in these exams, combined with your work experience, will play a crucial role in the selection process.  Application Process- Strong Application: Focus on building a strong application that highlights your professional achievements, skills, and how a PGDM will help you advance in your career. Include detailed information about your work experience and any additional certifications or courses you have completed. Institutes- Flexible Criteria: Look for institutes that have flexible eligibility criteria and value professional experience. Executive or part-time PGDM programs may be particularly suitable for your profile. It's advisable to reach out to the admissions offices of the institutes you're interested in to discuss your specific situation and get personalized advice.

The admission to MBA/PGDM in Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management Studies and Research is offered to the candidates who have appeared CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or XAT entrance examinations. The institute recognizes these tests accepting students with minimum percentile score of 50. The short-listing of the candidates is done for the further group discussion and personal interview those who secure their cutoff marks. Finally, the decision is made depending on the results obtained during the entrance examination, group discussion, personal interview, as well as academic achievements and work experience. The institute itself admits 180 students for MBA/ PGDM classes.

MBA/PGDM offered at IMS&R Bharati Vidyapeeth is one of the best options for many reasons such as rich academic environment, specializations that are in tune with the industry requirements and best placement opportunities. The programme is available in 6 specializations: Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and Operations, with the emphasis put on practice. The recruiters which visit the institute include big-shot companies like Accenture, Infosys, Wipro etc. where above 90% of the students get placed with a average salary package ranging from 600000-800000 INR per annum. It is also NAAC accredited as well as approved by AICTE so the quality of the programme is good and it is up to date.

Off course, one can secure admission to MBA/PGDM course of Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management Studies & Research without appearing for CAT. The institute considers MAT, CMAT, XAT and MH-CET scores to admit students into it's autonomous MBA institute. The admission is open to all those students who could get themselves through these exams. Besides, it has its own entrance exam known as Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Management Aptitude Test (B-MAT). The B-MAT exam is open for students who have not written any national level entrance test papers. The institute uses these scores, academic achievement, and professional experience in admission into the program.

The admission procedure for MBA/PGDM programme in Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management Studies and Research is basically a two-tier process. CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT scores are screened on a minimum percentile requirement of 40 with final selections being made after written and/or group discussion and personal interview rounds. Also, the candidates passed in the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH-CET) are also eligible to take this test. Shortlisted candidates are invited for Group Discussion ( GD ) and Personal Interview ( PI ) which are assigned 20 and 30 marks each. The final merit list is drawn on 100 marks and the entrance test carries a weightage of 50 marks.