B-Schools

Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB) has issued admission notification 2012 for various management programmes. All the programmes of XIMB are approved by AICTE. XIMB is one of the highly reputed B-Schools in the country. The institute is known for good placements, experienced faculty and excellent infrastructure. Following are details of programmes, eligibility and application procedure:

1) PGDM: This is a two year full time programme for Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM); Eligibility: Applicants should have minimum three year Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50 percent marks. Those studying final year also can apply.

2) Postgraduate Diploma in Management (HRM) (PGDM-HRM): This is a full time programme with a duration of two years. Eligibility: Candidates should have Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50 percent marks. Final year candidates also eligible.

3) Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDM-RM): Duration of the programme is 2 years. Eligibility is same as above for PGDM-HRM.

4) Part-Time Programme for Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM-PT): Duration is three years. Eligibility: Applicants should have Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum work experience of 3 years in executive capacity.

5) Fellow Programme in Management (FPM): This is a doctoral level programme in Management. Eligibility: Candidates should be Post Graduates in any discipline with at least 55 percent marks and minimum 2 years of work experience.

XIMB also uses CAT/ XLRI – XAT / IRMA Scores for short listing the candidates for further selection phases. Interested candidates can apply online through www.ximb.ac.in . Application fee is Rs. 1000. There is no paper based application procedure. Last date for the receipt of completed applications online is 21st November 2011. Details of course fee for various programmes, scholarships, cut offs, selection process and application guidelines can be obtained from www.ximb.ac.in.

Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkata has announced admission notification 2012-2014 for MBA and MHRM Master Degree Courses. IISWBM is ranked as a top rung B-School in the country by various private surveys. The classes for the new batch will commence from July 2012. The institute has good reputation and known for quality of faculty and infrastructure. Following are details of programmes, eligibility and application procedure:

1) MBA: Duration is two years: Eligibility: Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 system) with Honours in Arts / Science / Commerce / Business Administration or Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+4 system) in Engineering / Technology / Medical Science / Law/ Professional Courses /or its equivalent.

2) MHRM (Calcutta University): Two years: Eligibility Requirements: Applicants should have Honours Degree or its equivalent in any discipline / Graduate in any professional course (Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine etc.), LLB (5 years) of any recognised university. Those studying the final year also can apply.

Selection of the candidates will be through CAT 2011 conducted by IIMs. IISWBM uses CAT scores for short listing the candidates and final admission will be based on the performance in GD, Interviews etc.

Interested candidates can download application forms from the website www.iiswbm.edu. Application fee is Rs. 1300. This should be paid in the form of DD drawn in favour of IISWBM and payable at Kolkata. Eligible candidates will be offered education loan by IDBI Bank and Canara Bank. Last date for the receipt of completed applications is 9th December 2011.