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IndianInstituteofManagementIndore
TwoYearPostGraduateProgrammeinManagement(PGP)201416Batchat
Mumbai(Maharashtra),India
CommencinginAugust2014

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the name of the programme, duration and who offers and what is the intake?

Name of the programme is Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) and is a two-
year regular and fulltime academic (non-residential) programme offered by IIM Indore, India at
Mumbai (Maharashtra), India. The number of participants will be limited to seventy five.

2. What certificate will be issued?

Upon successful completion, the candidates will get a certificate named Post Graduate
Diploma in Management (PGDM) from IIM Indore (India) and is recognised by Association
of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to an MBA in India.

3. What are the academic contents of the programme and programme structure?

The two-year PGP is covered in six terms. The PGP at Mumbai is similar to that of PGP at IIM
Indore. Programme structure is available at the following link:
http://www.iimidr.ac.in/iimi/pages/programmes_main/pgp-curriculum.php

4. What are the minimum eligibility requirements of the programme?

a. Bachelor Degree: 50% Aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of the
candidates belonging to SC, ST and DA category)
b. CAT 2013:







(OR)
c. GMAT: Overall score of 650.
(GMAT scores obtained during J anuary 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013 is only
valid)

MinimumPercentilesinCAT2013
Category Section1 Section2 Overall
General 85.00 85.00 90.00
NCOBC 75.00 75.00 80.00
SC,STandDA/PWD 50.00 50.00 55.00
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5. Is the Programme portable?

The programme is not portable. The candidates admitted for PGP at Mumbai are required to
complete the programme at Mumbai only. To give PGP @ Mumbai participants a feel of campus
life, they visit (preferably IV term) IIM Indore campus for a term of three months. During this
campus immersion, the participants would take some elective courses along with the PGP
students of IIM Indore.

6. What is the application procedure?

Candidates shall apply online in the prescribed format given at the link www.iimidr.ac.in

7. What is the application fee?

Rs.1,000/- (Rs.500/- for SC/ST candidates). Application fee in the form of a Demand
Draft/Bankers Cheque for Rs.1000/- (500/- for SC/ST candidates) for those who are applying
through CAT whereas US$ 250 for those who are applying through GMAT drawn in favour of
Indian Institute of Management Indore payable at Indore need to be send to Admissions
Office of IIM Indore so as to reach latest by June 6, 2014. Please write your name, programme
applied for and date of birth on the backside of the DD before sending it to Admissions of IIM
Indore. Application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.

8. What is the Programme fee?

The programme fee is Rs. 7.5 Lakhs per year. The fee include tuition and limited study material
and it does not include hostel, medical.

9. What are the admission process and selection criteria?

Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility requirement need to apply (ONLINE) separately for
PGP at Mumbai on or before June 6, 2014. Eligible applications will be considered for
shortlisting for written ability test and personal interview based on their overall performance
assessed through parameters viz. academic records of recognized qualifying Bachelor Degree
examination, SSC and HSC/equivalent, scholastic achievements, work experience, performance
in CAT 2013 or GMAT (Score obtained between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013).
Final selection will be based on overall performance in CAT 2013/GMAT and performance in
Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).

10. The admission process is as follows:

Step 1: The candidates satisfying the minimum eligibility requirement shall apply online in the
prescribed format. The format is available on the web link: www.iimidr.ac.in

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Step 2: Based on the applications received, shortlisted candidates will be called for WAT and PI
during June 28-30, 2014.

Step 3: Final selection will be based on overall performance including CAT 2013/GMAT, WAT
and PI. Finally selected candidates will be intimated by IIM Indore about their final selection.

NO INDIVIDUAL COMMUNICATION WILL BE SENT TO CANDIDATES THOSE
WHO ARE NOT SELECTED.

Step 4: The selected candidates shall send their acceptance of admission offer along with a non-
refundable commitment fee of Rs. 100,000 to IIM Indore.

Step 5: The candidates will be formally enrolled and admitted after satisfying all the
requirements, submitting the necessary documents and papers in original and copy and paying
the prescribed fee and will be permitted to join the programme at Mumbai, which is scheduled to
commence on Sunday, August 10, 2014.

11. What are the specializations offered?

Besides the functional areas offered in the first year, candidates can choose suitable mix of
electives during second year. The focus will be Consulting, General Management, Human
Resources and Investment Banking

12. What are the programme class timings?

The programme will generally be conducted from 11:00 am to 4.00 pm, five days a week. The
programme timings can also be extended up to 6 pm for syndicate sessions, group discussions
and presentations depending on the academic requirements. There can be changes in general
timings as well if situation so warrants.

13. What are the academic schedule /calendar (Tentative)?

The programme consists of six terms (three terms in first year and three terms in second year).
The tentative schedule of the first year is given below.

Term Start date End Date
First August 10, 2014 October 2014
Second October 2014 December 2014
Third J anuary 2015 March 2015
Summer Internship and Vacation : April J une 2015

Note: Second year will start in J une 2015 (Complete schedule will be given later).


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14. What are the examination and evaluation process / system including grading?

Programme and evaluation examinations will be designed, conducted and evaluated and certified
by IIM Indore. Details regarding evaluation process will be available after registration to the
programme.

15. Who will be the Faculty for the programme?

Faculty will be from IIM Indore and/or drawn by IIM Indore from industry or professionals from
across the globe.

16. Where the classes will be held?

Classes will be held at ICSI - Centre for Corporate Governance, Research & Training (CCGRT),
CBD Belapur.

17. What are the library facilities available for students?

Limited library facilities will be arranged at ICSI - Centre for Corporate Governance, Research
& Training (CCGRT), CBD Belapur and online access will also be provided during the course
duration.

18. Will the background and support materials be provided for reading purposes?

Necessary academic material like cases, articles and other relevant material will be provided by
IIM Indore. There is no additional cost for providing this material.

19. Will hostel facilities be provided?

No hostel facilities will be provided by the institute. The students will easily get rented
accommodation in and around ICSI, CBD Belapur, where the classes will commence.

20. Will transportation facility be offered?

No. They have to make their own arrangement.

21. Will Alumni status be provided?

Upon successful completion of the programme, the candidates will become Alumni of IIM
Indore, India.