Master of Business Administration Admission 2011

Nirma University, Ahmedabad

The programme follows a trimester system. The first year consists of compulsory foundation courses. The second year consists of a few compulsory courses and several elective courses. The summer project is scheduled at the end of the first year. The programme offers major and minor specializations in the second year. The important themes running across courses are: Internationalism, Ethics and Information Technology. The MBA degree of the University is recognized as equivalent to MBA degree of any other Indian University.

Learning Outcomes : After going through the programme, the students should be able to :
Scan socio-economic-technical-legal environment at national and global levels affecting organizations,
Use relevant conceptual frameworks and best managerial practices,
Make effective decisioins,
Demonstrate leadership, team working and enterpreneurial/intrapreneurial skills,
Act as socially responsible management professionls, and
Learn how to learn.

Eligibility : A three-year bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university with atleast 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA. Students appearing in the final examination of a bachelor’s degree can also apply.
Programme Structure :

Duration : 2 Years

Credit Requirements : Total 102 Credit Hours

Summer Project Duration : 8-10 Weeks

Pedagogy : The courses are delivered through a slew of modern teaching techniques such as case Study Method, Lecture Method, Seminars, Field Visits, Group Projects, Role-Playing, Experiential Learning and Simulated Exercises to give the students an opportunity to learn by doing. The actual mix varies with the nature of a course. This requires students to play an active role in the class sessions.

Application Form : Download Online Application Form Click http://www.imnu.ac.in/www/downloads/MBAApplicationForm_2011.doc

Application Deadline : Completed application forms must be returned by November 30, 2010

Selection Procedure : The selection procedure for admission consists of two steps :
Written Test : Applicants for the full-time programme are required to appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT-2010) conducted by the IIMs.

Group Discussion and Personal Interview : Candidates short-listed on the basis of their performance in the written test will be called for group discussion and personal interview. The group discussion/personal interview will be held at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, and New Delhi. The final selection to the programme would be based on the candidate’s performance in the written test, group discussion, personal interview and work experience.

Important Dates :
Commencement of sale of application form : August 08, 2010
Last date for submitting the form : November 30, 2010
Short-list of Candidates : January/February 2011
Group Discussion / Personal Interview : February/March 2011
Final Selection : March/April 2011
Commencement of the Programme : Middle of June 2011

Admission Procedure: The candidates can also download application from the website and send the filled-in application form along with a DD for Rs.1500/-. NRI/NRI. Sponsored/Foreign Students/Person of Indian Origin (PIO)/Gulf Countries and South East Asia Candidates should enclose a bank draft of US$ 75 or Rs. 3500/- along with the completed application form in addition to the regular application fee of Rs. 1500/- or US$ 25. Application Form : Prospective candidates are required to fill in the IM application form. To obtain the application form and prospectus, applicants should send a request along with a demand draft for Rs. 1,500/- favouring “Institute of Management, Nirma University” payable at Ahmedabad, addressed to:

Deputy Registrar
Institute of Management
Nirma University
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway
Ahmedabad – 382 481 (Gujarat) INDIA