Last Updated on February 11, 2015 by MBAUniverse.com News Desk
IFMR Chennai Admissions Open: Know all about placement and courses; apply before Feb 15
IFMR the leading B school in South India has extended the last date to apply for PGDM admission 2015 till Feb 15, 2015
With a view to provide opportunity to MBA aspirants to study at its new campus at Sri City near Chennai, IFMR the leading B school in South India has extended the last date to apply for PGDM admission 2015 till Feb 15, 2015. TheInstitute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Chennai which has excellent placement record is now going to close the admission application process on Feb 15, 2015 just 4 days away.
IFMR will accept CAT 2014/XAT 2015/CMAT (Sep 2014) scores. The expected cut off percentile in shortlisting for final admission round would be 80+ going by the past trend. Candidates who have not been able to apply to IFMR Chennai can utilize the opportunity and submit online application by Feb 15, 2015.
How to apply
Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply to IFMR by any one of the following methods:
Option 1:
Visit IFMR site and make a payment of Rs.1500 through Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet banking, after which you can fill in the application form and submit it online.
Option 2:
You can get the Prospectus from IMS Coaching Centres by paying Rs.1,500/- and complete the application form available online using the 6-digit Registration key given in the Prospectus provided in the inside front cover.
Option 3:
By paying Rs.1,500/- through a DD favoring Institute for Financial Management and Research payable at Chennai, you can get the Prospectus from IFMR and complete the application form available online using the 6-digit Registration key given in the Prospectus provided in the inside front cover.
Can apply with more than Exam scores
Graduates with consistent academic record (any discipline) are eligible to apply. Candidates pursuing final year degree can also apply. Applicants may also submit scores of one (or more) of the following standardized exams: CAT 2014 / XAT 2015 / GMAT & GRE (taken in the last five years) /CMAT (Sept. 2014). Kindly note that only Indian Nationals and NRIs are eligible for admission.
Shortlist based on Best score
Applicants will be short-listed for interviews on the basis of one of the best scores out of available test scores: CAT, XAT, GMAT or CMAT.While CAT/XAT scores are an integral part of the admission process, they are not the sole criteria for admission. The admission committee will also consider the applicants past academic performance, entrance test scores and performance in Personal Interview. The shortlist will be released by March 2015.
Final admission round
Selection process would be held in March & April 2015. The Shortlisted candidates will be called for the selection process to be held in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna and Ranchi (subject to minimum number of applications), on dates to be notified later .
Intake in 2015-17 batch at IFMR
180 candidates will get admission to AICTE approved PGDM 2015-17 at IFMR new campus at Sri City, Chennai.
Fee structure
The total fee for PGDM 2015-17 is Rs.12.00 lakhs for the two years. The fee covers tuition, a laptop, books & materials, library membership, examination fee, IT charges and the Institutes formalwear.
Expected cut off
IFMR will accept CAT 2014, XAT 2015 and CMAT scores. The expected cut off overall Percentile For CAT/XAT exams is 80+ .
Placement at IFMR
IFMR has a 100% placement record since inception. The placement 2014 witnessed average package of Rs. 7.5 lakhs while maximum package stood at Rs.12 lakhs. The PGDM batch of 2012-2014 comprised of 119 students of which around 36% of the students were freshers while others had prior work experience. Total Number of recruiters visiting the campus for placement 2014 was 53 while total no of companies recruited in placement 2014 were 38.
Management programmes at IFMR
TheInstitute for Financial Management and Research(IFMR),Chennai was established as a nonprofit organization in 1970. Apart from flagship 2-year fulltime Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program, recognized by AICTE and The Association of Indian Universities, equivalent to an MBA, IFMR also offers 3 years part time programmes as well as PhD programme. IFMR has set up 7 Research centres.
IFMR is recognized as an Institution of National Importance by the Ministry of Finance. It is an approved institution by the University of Madras for pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Finance and Economics.
IFMR: New campus
IFMR has built a world class campus spread over 40 acres in Sri City, 70 km from Chennai. IFMR sees need for change in terms of curriculum but perceives a great demand and requirement for good and quality managers. According to IFMR with the future projection of given demand there will be need of good management education.
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IFMR will accept CAT 2014/XAT 2015/CMAT (Sep 2014) scores. The expected cut off percentile in shortlisting for final admission round would be 80+ going by the past trend. Candidates who have not been able to apply to IFMR Chennai can utilize the opportunity and submit online application by Feb 15, 2015.
How to apply
Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply to IFMR by any one of the following methods:
Option 1:
Visit IFMR site and make a payment of Rs.1500 through Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet banking, after which you can fill in the application form and submit it online.
Option 2:
You can get the Prospectus from IMS Coaching Centres by paying Rs.1,500/- and complete the application form available online using the 6-digit Registration key given in the Prospectus provided in the inside front cover.
Option 3:
By paying Rs.1,500/- through a DD favoring Institute for Financial Management and Research payable at Chennai, you can get the Prospectus from IFMR and complete the application form available online using the 6-digit Registration key given in the Prospectus provided in the inside front cover.
Can apply with more than Exam scores
Graduates with consistent academic record (any discipline) are eligible to apply. Candidates pursuing final year degree can also apply. Applicants may also submit scores of one (or more) of the following standardized exams: CAT 2014 / XAT 2015 / GMAT & GRE (taken in the last five years) /CMAT (Sept. 2014). Kindly note that only Indian Nationals and NRIs are eligible for admission.
Shortlist based on Best score
Applicants will be short-listed for interviews on the basis of one of the best scores out of available test scores: CAT, XAT, GMAT or CMAT.While CAT/XAT scores are an integral part of the admission process, they are not the sole criteria for admission. The admission committee will also consider the applicants past academic performance, entrance test scores and performance in Personal Interview. The shortlist will be released by March 2015.
Final admission round
Selection process would be held in March & April 2015. The Shortlisted candidates will be called for the selection process to be held in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna and Ranchi (subject to minimum number of applications), on dates to be notified later .
Intake in 2015-17 batch at IFMR
180 candidates will get admission to AICTE approved PGDM 2015-17 at IFMR new campus at Sri City, Chennai.
Fee structure
The total fee for PGDM 2015-17 is Rs.12.00 lakhs for the two years. The fee covers tuition, a laptop, books & materials, library membership, examination fee, IT charges and the Institutes formalwear.
Expected cut off
IFMR will accept CAT 2014, XAT 2015 and CMAT scores. The expected cut off overall Percentile For CAT/XAT exams is 80+ .
Placement at IFMR
IFMR has a 100% placement record since inception. The placement 2014 witnessed average package of Rs. 7.5 lakhs while maximum package stood at Rs.12 lakhs. The PGDM batch of 2012-2014 comprised of 119 students of which around 36% of the students were freshers while others had prior work experience. Total Number of recruiters visiting the campus for placement 2014 was 53 while total no of companies recruited in placement 2014 were 38.
Management programmes at IFMR
TheInstitute for Financial Management and Research(IFMR),Chennai was established as a nonprofit organization in 1970. Apart from flagship 2-year fulltime Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program, recognized by AICTE and The Association of Indian Universities, equivalent to an MBA, IFMR also offers 3 years part time programmes as well as PhD programme. IFMR has set up 7 Research centres.
IFMR is recognized as an Institution of National Importance by the Ministry of Finance. It is an approved institution by the University of Madras for pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Finance and Economics.
IFMR: New campus
IFMR has built a world class campus spread over 40 acres in Sri City, 70 km from Chennai. IFMR sees need for change in terms of curriculum but perceives a great demand and requirement for good and quality managers. According to IFMR with the future projection of given demand there will be need of good management education.
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IFMR Chennai: Leading B school closing admission process today Jan 31; Apply now
Stay tuned to MBAUniverse.com for more updates on IFMR admission 2015