Highly ranked and top rated PGDM B-schools in India have either closed the registration and application process for their flagship 2 years full time PGDM 2016-18 programme or in a few days the process will stand closed.
These B-schools are going to accept scores of CAT 2015; XAT 2016 or scores of both the exams. While CAT 2015 held on November 29, 2015 is already over, registration for XLRI-XAT 2016 also stands closed and the exam will be held on January 3, 2016. The only National level entrance exam for PGDM 2016-18 registration for which is open till December 13, 2015 is AICTE-CMAT 2016 to be held on January 17, 2016.
The PGDM B-schools will shortlist the candidates on the basis of relevant exam scores. But if you have not applied to the respective PGDM B-school, you now have to search for the one where application process is still open. If you wish to pursue MBA/PGDM in 2016 from one of the top rated B schools in India without any consideration for category reservation, or for regional or location preference, you should move ahead with your plan without any further delay.
MBAUniverse.com shares below a round of top 10 PGDM B-schools that are not only highly ranked but also preferred to some of the IIMs also and need no sectional cut offs in CAT 2015 or XAT 2016. Taking admission to these B schools is the dream of MBA aspirants but due to one or other factor they miss the opportunity.
The B-schools are placed in alphabetical order with details about the MBA/PGDM 2016-18 application deadlines, programmes offered, acceptable exam scores, fee structure and placement highlights. Since getting admission in one of them is considered a great achievement, go ahead to find out your pick
B-schools with application process closed
IMI Delhi
International Management Institute (IMI) Delhi is the prominent and one of the top rated B-Schools in India. IMI has academic collaborations with many top rated foreign B-Schools like McGill University, Montreal, Canada; and Manchester Business School, U.K.
Last Date to apply: Dec 5, 2015 (closed)
Application fee: Rs. 2000/-
Programme offered: PGDM, PGPDHRM, PGDM (B&FS)
How to apply: Online
Eligibility: Graduate with 50% marks
Intake 2016-18 batch: 360 (PGDM-240; PGDHRM-60; PGDM (B&FS)- 60)
Mandatory Exams: CAT 2015 or GMAT taken between Dec 2013 & Dec 2015
Fee structure: Rs.14.96 lakhs
Average placement in 2015: Rs.9.31 lakhs
http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/8915/IMI-New-Delhi
IMT Ghaziabad
IMT has consistency been ranked among top B-schools by various credible ranking agencies and is celebrating its 35 years excellence this year (1980-2015). IMT has 3 national and one foreign campus offering PGDM/MBA courses
Last Date to apply: Nov 28, 2015 (12 midnight) (closed)
Application fee: Rs. 2000/-
Programme offered: PGDM
How to apply: Online
Eligibility: Graduate with 50% marks
Intake 2016-18 batch: 480
Mandatory Exams: CAT 2015, XAT 2016 or GMAT taken between Jan 1, 2012 & Mar 31, 2016)
Fee structure: Rs.15 lakhs
Average placement in 2015: Rs.9.70 lakhs
http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/8897/IMT%20Admission%202016
MDI Gurgaon
One of the highly ranked B-schools in India, MDI Gurgaon opened the PGPM 2016-18 admission application process on August 25, 2015. MDI Gurgaon is one of the top rated B-schools who will accept only CAT 2015 scores.
Last Date to apply: Nov 28, 2015 till 5PM (closed)
Application fee: Rs. 2200/-
Programme offered: PGPM, PGP-HRM, PGP-IM
How to apply: Online
Eligibility: Graduate with 50% marks
Intake 2016-18 batch: 345 (PGPM-240; PGP-HR-60; PGP-IM- 45).
Mandatory Exams: CAT 2015
Fee structure: Rs.17.15 lakhs for PGPM & PGP-HRM; Rs.21.43 lakhs for PGP-IM
Average placement in 2015: Rs.16.86 lakhs
http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/8845/CAT-2015-Score-MDI-Admission
NMIMS, Mumbai
NMIMS University Mumbai with a legacy of 35 years has been ranked among top 10 B-schools in the country in the Hindu Business Line-MBAUniverse.com Ranking 2016. The university has 4 campuses of B-schools offering management education in Mumbai, Shirpur, Bangalore and Hyderabad.
Last Date to apply: Oct 31, 2015 (closed)
Application fee: Rs. 1100/-
Programmes offered: MBA & PGDM at other campuses
How to apply: Online
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline
Intake: 890
Mandatory Exams: NMAT by GMAC
Fee structure: Rs.8 lakhs
Average placement in 2015: Rs.17.5 lakhs
http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/8970/NMIMS-Mumbai
SPJIMR, Mumbai
S P Jain Institute of management & Research (SPJIMR) Mumbai is one of the highly ranked B schools offering 2 years full time PGDM. The admission application process for the batch 2016-18 at SPJIMR opened on Sep 21, 2015.
Last Date to apply: Dec 9, 2015 (closed)
Application fee: Rs. 1200/-
Programme offered: PGDM
How to apply: Online
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline
Intake: 276 (240 Indian Nationals and 36 PIO/OCI and Foreign Nationals)
Mandatory Exams: CAT 2015; XAT 2016 and GMAT scores (test taken from January 2013 onwards to 15th December 2015).
Fee structure: Rs.14.50 lakhs
Average placement in 2015: Rs.18.2 lakhs
http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/8978/SPJIMR-Mumbai
XLRI, Jamshedpur
Ranked 4th among all the top B-schools and 1st among top private B-schools in India, in The Hindu Business Line-MBAUniverse.com B-school Rankings 2016, XLRI Jamshedpur has a legacy of 60 years and is one of the most preferred B-schools in India. Application process to the B-school goes along the XAT 2016 examination conducted by XLRI. The last date to apply for XAT 2016 and to XLRI, after getting an extension of 10 days has been closed on December 10, 2015.
Last Date to apply: Dec 10, 2015 (Closed)
Application fee: Rs. 1500/- for XAT 2016 + 250/- for each PGDM programme at XLRI
Programmes offered: PGDM (BM, GM, Global-BM, HRM)
How to apply: Online
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline
Intake: 600 Appx
Mandatory Exams: XAT 2016 and GMAT scores
Fee structure: Rs.16.75 lakhs
Average placement in 2015: Rs.17 lakhs
http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/9155/XAT-2016
Top B-schools with application process open
BIMTECH, Greater Noida
BIMTECH is one of the highly ranked B-schools currently ranked among top 25 B-schools in The Hindu Business Line-MBAUniverse.com B-school rankings 2016; 6th among private B-Schools and 15th overall by National HRD Network (NHRDN) & People Matters B-School Ranking 2015.
Last Date to apply: Dec 31, 2015
Application fee: Rs. 1500/-
Programme offered: PGDM, PGDM (IB), PGDM (IBM), PGDM (RM)
How to apply: Online
Eligibility: Graduate with 50% marks
Intake 2016-18 batch: 420
Mandatory Exams: CAT 2015, XAT 2016 and GMAT 2015-16
Fee structure: Rs.10 lakhs for PGDM & PGDM (IB); Rs.8 lakhs for PGDM(IBM) & PGDM (RM)
Average placement in 2015: Rs.7 lakhs
http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/8989/BIMTECH
FORE School of Management, Delhi
Foundation for Organizational Research and Education (FORE) was established in 1981 as a non profit institution. The B school is located in the heart of South Delhi. The PGDM programmes at FORE are AICTE approved and learning experience at FORE is good. FORE is one of the Top Rated B-Schools in North India by CRISIL.
Last Date to apply: Dec 15, 2015
Application fee: Rs. 1650/-
Programme offered: PGDM, PGDM (IB)
How to apply: Online
Eligibility: Graduate with 50% marks
Intake 2016-18 batch: 240
Mandatory Exams: CAT 2015, XAT 2016 and GMAT taken after January 1, 2014
Fee structure: Rs.11 lakhs
Average placement in 2015: Rs.8 lakhs
http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/8995/Fore-New-Delhi
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai is the youngest and the 7th B school in India receiving AMBA accreditation. The PGPM at Great Lakes has been consistently ranked in the top 10 one year MBA program in the country. In 2014 the program was ranked 7th by both Outlook India and Business Today
Last Date to apply: Jan 31, 2016 (Cycle-2)
Application fee: Rs. 1500/-
Programme offered: PGPM, 1 year fast track programme
How to apply: Online
Eligibility: Graduate with 2 years of work experience
Mandatory Exams: CAT 2014 & 2015; XAT 2015 & 2016; GMAT 2013 onwards; CMAT 2015
Fee structure: Rs.17.70 lakhs (total expenses)
Average placement in 2015: Rs.12.02 lakhs
http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/8870/Great-Lakes
MICA, Ahmedabad
Known as the school of ideas MICA is dedicated to creating Leadership in Strategic Marketing and Communication. The B-school was established in 1991. The first phase to apply for admission to PGDM-C at MICA was closed on December 7, 2015 and the application process for the second phase is to be announced shortly.
Last Date to apply: 1st phase closed Dec 7, 2015; 2nd phase admission process to be announced
Application fee: Rs. 1965/-
Programme offered: PGDM-C
How to apply: Online
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline
Intake: 180
Mandatory Exams: CAT 2015; XAT 2016 and GMAT scores (test taken 2012 onwards). Applicants to appear in MICAT 2016
Fee structure: Rs.14.50 lakhs (under revision)
Average placement in 2015: Rs.11.3 lakhs
http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/8841/MICA-admission-2016
TAPMI Manipal
T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Manipal has started the admission application process for its 2-year fully residential Post Graduate Programs 2016-18 batch. TAPMI is consistently ranked among the top 20 Best B-Schools in the country by the most reputed ranking surveys like The Week, Outlook, the Hindu Business Line-MBAuniverse.com B school ranking 2016 among others. TAPMI is one of the very few B-schools which are accredited by AACSB International.
Last Date to apply: Jan 7, 2016
Application fee: Rs. 1500/-
Programme offered: PGDM; PGDM- BKFS; PGDM-HCM
How to apply: Online
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline for PGDM & PGDM-BKFS; for PGDM-HCM graduate in medical and para-medical with 50% marks
Intake: 540
Mandatory Exams: CAT 2015; XAT 2016 and GMAT scores (test taken in 2014 and 2015)
Fee structure: Rs.14 lakhs for PGDM; Rs.15 lakhs for PGDM-BKFS; Rs.9.5 lakhs for PGDM-HCM
Average placement in 2015: Rs.8.70 lakhs
http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/9038/TAPMI-MANIPAL
XIMB
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) was established 28 years ago. XIMB is now Flagship School of Xavier University Bhubaneshwar (XUB)
Last Date to apply: Dec 15, 2015
Application fee: Rs. 1300/-
Programme offered: MBA-BM; MBA-HRM; MBA-RM; MBA-SM
How to apply: Online
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline with 55% marks
Mandatory Exams: CAT 2015; XAT 2016 and GMAT (test taken in 2014 and 2015); X-GMAT on Jan 10, 2016.
Fee structure: Rs.14 lakhs
Average placement in 2015: Rs.12.65 lakhs
http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/9042/XIMB-Bhubaneswar
Act quickly
You are supposed to take a decision at the earliest. The great learning experience, high ROI after completion of MBA/PGDM course at these B schools put them even better than many of the newer IIMs. The advisory from the experts is to apply now, if you wish to pursue your MBA/PGDM programme in 2016. Another important factor which can also be kept in mind is that many B-schools who have closed their application process, may re-open the same for a few days after declaration of CAT 2015 result. However not waiting for the same, you should act promptly and take decision depending upon the possibility of percentile that your expect to score in CAT 2015 or XAT 2016.
Stay tuned to MBAUniverse.com for more updates on admission in top PGDM B-schools
