MBA Admission 2014: Placements, Fee, Exam details for IMT, FORE, KJ Somaiya, SCMHRD, XIME & NIRMA

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December 6, 2013
The B Schools which will be covered under this MBAUniverse.com article are IMT, FORE, KJ Somaiya, SCMHRD, XIME and Institute of Management, Nirma University.
This MBAUniverse.com article will deal with six leading B Schools which have been ranked in our Ranking 2013-14.

Since unveiling its B School ranking 2013-14 MBAUniverse.com has been publishing various articles based on ranking patterns, unique trends and how the respective B schools have been able to make their place in the ranking. This MBAUniverse.com article will deal with six leading B Schools who have been ranked MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14.

Here you will get to know about the vital facts related to them like fees, placements, exams and admission criteria. This article will help you to have a clear idea about the vital facts regarding the institutes being discussed below.

The B Schools which will be covered under this MBAUniverse.com article are Institute of Management technology (IMT), Ghaziabad; Fore School of Management, New Delhi; KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR), Mumbai; Symbiosis Centre of Management and Human Resources Development (SCMHRD), Pune; Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME), Bangalore and Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad.

MBAUniverse.com Ranking 2013-2014

 Institute

Tuition Fees (In Rs Lakh)-2013-15

Exams Accepted

Last Date to Apply  

17

IMT Ghaziabad

15 (Fooding & Lodging

CAT, GMAT, XAT

Closed

23

FORE, Delhi

11

CAT

January 6, 2014

30

KJ SOMAIYA, Mumbai

5

CAT, CET

January 15, 2014

31

SCMHRD Pune

8.5

SNAP

December 14, 2013

35

XIME Bangalore

7.5

CAT, XAT, CMAT

March 4, 2014

37

NIRMA University

Ahmedabad

8

CAT

December 31, 2013

 

IMT Ghaziabad: Putting Ghaziabad on national MBA map
Established in 1980 IMT, Ghaziabad has been a well known B School for more than 30 years. It ranked 17 in MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14. Its primary campus is located at Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh. It also has three other campuses, one in Nagpur and one in Hyderabad, one in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).  In an email interview with MBAUniverse.com IMT, Ghaziabad’s director Dr Bibek Banerjee said that, “On an average about 45% of our PGDM students graduate with learning experience in international environment – which is a huge differentiator.”

There are 420 seats in IMT Ghaziabad’s 2 year PGDM course.

Vital Information
Fees: The total fees for the 2-year Full-Time PGDM at IMT Ghaziabad including food and lodging was Rs 15 lakhs for the academic session 2013-15.

Placements:  According to MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14, IMT Ghaziabad got an average placement of Rs 8.87 lakhs in the placement session 2013.

Top 5 recruiters @ IMT Ghaziabad

Name of Recruiters                               Number of offers (2011-13 batch)
Infosys                                                               30
Deloitte                                                              28
Genpact                                                             19
Axis                                                                  15
Capital Via                                                         11
Exam Scores accepted: For admissions in its 2 year full time PGDM course, IMT Ghaziabad accepts the scores of CAT/XAT and GMAT. Based on last year's treads cut-offs are likely to be CAT & XAT: 90 percentile; and GMAT: 650.

Admission 2014 Criteria and Process: Talking about the criteria for Admission 2014 Dr Bibek Banerjee said that, “Diversity in academic background will be crucial, and hence we will consider the type of undergraduate courses, their academic performance and also the quality of school/college attended.’’

This time round, the GD and PI sessions will be more rigorous, under a stricter scrutiny. It will also have a component testing the candidate’s aptitude in professional written communication.

Giving details about Admissions 2014 Dr Banerjee said , “IMT Admissions 2014 is looking for well rounded, mature, analytical, and positive individuals who put a high premium on integrity and hard-work. Hence we will be overweight on the applicant’s comprehensive profile -- academic, extracurricular and work experience.”

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FORE School of Management :  Where high quality faculty meets modern infrastructure
Established in 1981, Foundation for Organizational Research and Education (FORE), School of Management, New Delhi, ranks 23 in MBAUniverse.com B School ranking 2013-14. FORE takes pride in its professional and high-quality faculty, modern infrastructure, technology and resources.

Dr Jitendra K Das, Director FORE School of Management while sharing the USP of the institute with MBAUniverse.com said that, “Besides the quality of education and a highly qualified and experienced faculty, strong industry interface, a compulsory international component (either through student exchange or through international immersion programme), student involvement in major non-academic activities, differentiates FORE School of Management from the others.”

The flagship course of Fore School of Management is its 2 year full time PGDM course having a batch strength of 180.Apart from that it also runs a PGDM (IBM) course having a batch strength of 60 students. The last date to apply in Fore School of Management is January 6, 2014.

Vital Information
Fees: The tuition fees for the 2 year PGDM course in FORE School of Management is Rs 11 lakhs.

Placements: According to the MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14, during the placement session 2013 the Fore School of Management got an average placement of Rs 8 lakhs.

Top 5 recruiters @ FORE School of Management

Name of recruiters                                                         Number of offers
ICICI                                                                                     16
Deloitte                                                                                 10
IndusInd Bank                                                                        9
HCL Technologies                                                                   6
Magnafincap                                                                           6

Exams Scores Accepted:  FORE School of Management, New Delhi has been accepting CAT Scores only till date and this year for admissions to the 23 rd Batch of PGDM and 8th Batch of PGDM-IB, only CAT-2013 Scores will be accepted. While the cut-off would be decided after declaration of CAT-2013 results in January 2014, the cut-off of the batches that joined in June 2013 was 87.25 for PGDM and 82.83 for PGDM-IB.

Admission 2014 Criteria and Process: In order to apply, candidates must have a recognized bachelor degree in any discipline with minimum 50 per cent marks in aggregate. In an email interview with MBAUniverse.com institute’s director Dr Jitendra K Das informed that this year a few pragmatic initiative have been taken for Admission 2014. He said that, “In order to select the best managerial talent, we also give significant weightages to criteria other than CAT score. Our selection process is designed to select potentially bright candidates. The weight given to CAT score is only 40 %. Also, the selection process includes academic performance, group discussion, personal interview and work experience in addition to the CAT Score.” The Institute has also started giving weightages to “Diversity” so as to encourage applications from Southern, North-East States and the state of Jammu & Kashmir’’, he added.

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KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR): Taking a holistic approach
Established in 1981, KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR), Mumbai ranks 30 on the MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14. While replying to an MBAUniverse.com questionnaire Dr Satish Ailawadi, Director SIMSR said, “K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research (SIMSR) seeks holistic approach aimed at providing an all around development of a student.  We at SIMSR believe in producing value based corporate citizen, here they are taught not only how to earn their living but how to live as well.’’

SIMSR offers a 2 year full time course of Post Graduate Diploma in Management. It has batch strength of 120 students.  Apart from the flagship course it also offers PGDM-International Business, PGDM- Retail Management, PGDM-Financial Services, PGDM- Communication, PGDM executive, MMS, MCA, Master in Marketing Management, Master in Financial Management, Master in Human Resources and Development Management and Master in Information Management courses.   The last date to apply in SIMSR is January 15, 2014.

Vital Information

Fees: The tuition fees for the 2 years PGDM course at SIMSR is Rs 5 lakhs.

Placements:  According to MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14, in the placement session 2013 the average package offered to the PGDM students of SIMSR was Rs. 7.32 lakhs per annum.

Top 5 Recruiters @ SIMSR

Name of Recruiters       Number of Offers (Batch 2011-13) 
1. Infosys                                    12
2. ICICI BANK                              7
3. Deloitte                                    3
4. Acenture                                  8
5. Godrej and Boyce                     4
Exam Scores Accepted: The candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of test scores in CAT/ CET with minimum 90 percentile score.

Admission 2014 Criteria and Process: The last date to apply for the PGDM course in SIMSR is January 15, 2014. Students pursuing or having completed a minimum of three year graduate programme in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a University, recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/University Grants Commission (UGC)/AICTE, are eligible for all the above mentioned PGDM/PGDM –IB/PGDM-RM/PGDM-FS/PGDM –Comm programmes. Students appearing for their final examination in April – May 2014 can also apply.


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SCMHRD Pune : Following an inclusive style of management
Established in 1993, as a part of the Symbiosis family, Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resources Management (SCMHRD), Pune ranks 31 in the MBAUniverse.com B Schools ranking 2013-14. It is the first B school in the country to start MBA program in Infrastructure management.

SCMHRD specializes in producing quality talent in the fields of HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Infrastructure Management. In an email conversation with MBAUniverse.com SCMHRD director Dr Pratima Sheorey said that, “SCMHRD has always taken the path of innovation and flexibility in providing world class education. In a world of constant change

where there are better leaders being born  every  day, our  endeavor  is  to remain  one  of  the biggest educators  of  the nation. is an  institution   that   follows  an   inclusive   style  of   management   and continuously encourages a drive for the perfection of the individual as well as the whole.”

The flagship programme of SCMHRD is its two year full-time residential course spread over four semesters offering specializations in Marketing, Human Resource Management, Finance and Operations Management. The last date to apply in SCHHRD is December 14, 2013.

Vital Information

Fees: The total fees for a two year flagship programme in SCMHRD are Rs 5, 20,300.

Placements: According to MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14, SCMHRD got an average placement of Rs 10.62 lakhs in the placement session 2013.

Top 5 recruiters @ SCMHRD (Placement session 2013)

P&G
HUL
GSK-CH
ITC
Goldman Sacs

Exam Scores Accepted: Admission to SCMHRD is done only through Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP), the MBA entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International University for the MBA programs in 13 B-schools under the university. The SNAP 2013 for Admission 2014 will be conducted on December 15, 2013 and the results will be out on January 09, 2014.

Admission 2014 Criteria and Process:  A graduate from any statutory university with a   minimum of 50% aggregate marks at graduation level can apply for SNAP 2013.

Until last year a candidate used to register for SNAP Test & then register with the institutes offering his choice of program by paying separate institution registration fees. If shortlisted, he would then attend the Group Exercise & Personal Interaction (GE&PI) process conducted by each of these institutes. But this year Symbiosis International University has revamped admission process by introducing single registration and single PI-WAT for admission to all its constituent B-schools for academic session 2014-16.


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XIME Bangalore: A leadership factory
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore, is a leading B-school in Karnataka offering Management and Entrepreneurial Education of truly international standards. Established in 1991 it ranks 35 in MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14. While talking to MBAUniverse.com Prof. S.D. Tyagaraj, Dean XIME said that, “XIME is a leadership factory.  Leadership development is central in every effort at XIME.  And we are succeeding eminently in this commitment.”

It offers a two year PGDM course having batch strength of 180. XIME has opened a new Business School in Kochi which has one of the finest campuses in Kerala.  Its Chennai Centre is getting ready for 2015 admissions.  The last date to apply at XIME, Bangalore is March 4, 2014.

Vital Information

Fees:  The fees for two year PGDM course in XIME, Bangalore is Rs 7.5 Lakhs including all required text books and programme material.

Placements:  According to MBAUniverse.com B School Ranking 2013-14, in the placement session 2013 XIME got an average placement of Rs 5.5 lakhs.

Top 5 recruiters @ XIME

Name of Recruiters                                                   Number of offers (2011-13)
WIPRO                                                                             20
ICICI                                                                                 10
KPMG                                                                               8
AZ Research                                                                      5
Federal Bank    

                                                                6
Exam Scores accepted:  XIME admits students on the basis of their CAT, XAT and CMAT scores. In an email conversation with MBAUniverse.com Prof. S.D. Tyagaraj, Dean Xime said that, ‘’ XIME deliberately keeps the cut-off somewhat lower so as to have a larger pool of good applicants.’’.

Admission 2014 Criteria and Process: Candidates for XIME's Post Graduate Diploma In      Management (PGDM) are required to have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks for all subjects taken together. The students need to appear for XAT admission test conducted by XLRI will be held on January 5 , 2014.

However in the absence of XAT Scores In the absence of XAT score, CAT, MAT, ATMA, CMAT score will also be considered.

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Institute of Management, Nirma University : A school emphasizing on social projects

The Institute of Management, previously known as Nirma Institute of Management, is a constituent of the distinguished Nirma University. The Institute was established in 1996 in Ahmedabad with a view to promote excellence in management education and to prepare young men & women to meet the challenges of the developing corporate world. It ranks 37 in the MBAUniverse.com B School raking 2013-14. Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad offers a regular MBA programme and also an MBA programme in Family Business & Entrepreneurship. Sharing the USP of the Institute with MBAUniverse.com Dr C. Gopalkrishnan, Director, Institute of Management, Nirma University said that , “Our students as well as our faculty are from all over the country.  Similarly the employing organizations are not from any particular region.  Therefore, it is a national school as other best schools are in the country.” He also informed that, “Project work is a part of every course of the Institute with an emphasis on Compulsory Social Projects.”

There are 240 seats for the regular MBA programme. The last date to apply in Institute of Management, Nirma University is December 31, 2013.

Vital Information

Fees: The fees for admission in two year MBA programme in Institute of Management, Nirma University is Rs 8 lakhs.

Placements: 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.

Top 5 recruiters @ Institute of Management, Nirma University

ACC Cement
Alembic Pharma
Atul Ltd.
Bank of New York Mellon
Berger Paints India Ltd.

Exam Scores Accepted:  Institute of Management, Nirma University accepts CAT scores for admission in the 2 year regular MBA programme.

Admission 2014 Criteria and Process: Applicants are required to appear for Common Admission Test [CAT 2013] conducted by Indian Institute of Management (IIM). 

The applicants need to have a three-year bachelor's degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.

Candidates appearing in the final year of the Bachelors Degree and completing all requirements for obtaining the degree by June 25th, 2014 can also apply provided they furnish the proof of having met with the minimum eligibility criteria by September 30, 2014.
    


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