RAVENSHAW UNIVERSITY, CUTTACK.

MBA ADMISSION NOTICE 2008

Website: http://www.ravenshawuniversity.com/MBA Admission - 2008MBA ADMISSION NOTICE 2008Invites applications for admission to its Tow-year Full-time Residential MBA Programme for the year 2008.The Ravenshaw University has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration with the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar. Under the collaboration, the XIMB has developed the curriculum and academic plans for the programme and will be involved in recruitment and training of faculty for the University, provide the latest technology and content and access to its library and database. Besides, XIMB’s faculty members will be directly teaching some of the courses in the programme and help in setting high academic standards. XIMB will also help in the matter of developing appropriate placement policy and procedures for the students who are admitted to the programme.The students will be admitted on the basis of academic career, experience, CAT, XAT, or MAT scores, GD and PI. The candidates should have Bachelor’s degree of at least three years duration (or equivalent) in any discipline. Final year degree students, completing their examinations by June 30, 2008, may also apply. The details about the programme and application form can be obtained form the Website of Ravenshaw University through the link “MBA Admission-2008”. The applicants are required to apply online only. The candidates after successful online submission of application are required to send a print out of the filled in application in PDF format alongwith a recent passport size photograph pasted thereon and the Demand Draft for Rs.500/- drawn in favour of “Ravenshaw University” payable at Cuttack by Speed Post or by person to the Registrar, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack –753003. The last date for online submission of application as well as Back Draft is 16th June 2008.Candidates are required to attend PI with a copy of the filled in downloaded application form which will be treated as Admit Card. Information regarding GD & PI shall be sent by e-mail only those who provide their e-mail ID in the application form.RAVENSHAW UNIVERSITY, CUTTACK-753003Apply OnlineStep 1:Download the Admission Bulletin format pdf, size 300kStep 2:Fill in the Online Application Form
Step 3:Verify Application DataStep 4:Print ApplicationStep 5:Send draft along with application form to Ravenshaw University Cuttack-753003Step 6:Bring printed application form to the interview centre.IMPORTANT DATES:Date for Group discussion and interview: July 01-06, 2008Classes will commence on Monday, July 28, 2008Study loan from banks for the intending candidates will be facilitated. MBA Admission - 2008ADMISSION INFORMATIONTwo-Year Full-Time Residential MBA ProgrammeRavenshaw University has entered into a Memorandum of Collaboration with the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) to offer a full-time two-year residential programme leading to MBA degree in its campus in the Ravenshaw University. A magnificent building with 100 rooms (for the purpose of classrooms, offices, library, computer centre, students’ residences) has been earmarked specifically for the MBA programme. In accordance with the collaboration conditions the XIMB has developed the curriculum and the academic programme. The teaching and other academic activities will be conducted by the faculty from XIMB, visiting faculty and the university’s own faculty. The university has at present about fifty three faculty members in many of the related disciplines, such as, Economics, Commerce, IT, Mathematics, Statistics, English, Philosophy and Psychology who will be invited to teach in the MBA programme. The XIMB will train the faculty members in the latest teaching technology, content and pace, provide, access to its library and data bases and help in developing proper academic and placement systems for the students. While the programme will be based on the standard model of management education as practised by top ranking institutions, this programme will be distinguished by its rigour and discipline.Objectives: The two-year programme has been designed to prepare competent men and women for careers in management in the corporate sector as well as in the public sector organisations.The courses will provide a generalist perspective which will enable students to view the organisation in a holistic manner and place it in the context of the larger environment. The students will be trained in technical and functional business skills in respect to the areas of specialization (namely Finance, Marketing, Systems, Operations, Human Resource Management etc.). They will be encouraged to develop their analytical and integrative skills so that they can define problems with clarity and formulate alternative solutions for implementation.Besides professional expertise, the programme will also put emphasis on training students in collaboration and teamwork through the development of human relations skills and attitudes. Development of commitment to excellence along with awareness of social and ethical responsibility among the student so that they become a powerful force for socio-economic change and progress, is expected in course of the programme.Admission ProcedureEligibility: A candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree with a duration of minimum three years (or equivalent) in any discipline from a recognized University. Candidates who expect to complete the final part of their degree examinations by June 30, 2008 may also apply. Offers of admission to such candidates, if made, will be provisional and will be automatically cancelled in the event of their failing to complete all the requirements before June 30, 2008 for obtaining the degree. A student after joining a programme in the university will not be permitted to sit for any examination of any other institution or agency.Admission Test: The University shall accept CAT, XAT or MAT scores for admission. The students are requested to sub mit the section wise details as well as overall marks secured by them in these examinations. They should provide the score card while appearing at the GD and Interview.How to Apply:1. Visit the website http://www.ravenshawuniversity.com/ to apply online for the MBA Programme.• Carefully fill in all the relevant fields of the blank application form.• The password entered in the password field should be carefully preserved by you.You shall need it for subsequent steps.• Submit the form by clicking the button “Submit”. On successful submission, the next screen shall display your application ID and password. You will need this information to subsequently log in to and perform any or more of the following:- Edit your application and resubmit if required.- Generate the application in PDF format and print it.- Verify the status of the receipt of the draft by Ravenshaw University, Cuttack- To view important announcements regarding the admission process.2. You are required to send the following by speed post/hand delivery so as to reach Ravenshaw University, Cuttack latest by 16 June 2008.• Printed copy of the application form submitted online.• A recent passport size photograph, pasted on the application form• The draft / pay order of Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) favouring“Ravenshaw University, Cuttack” drawn by any scheduled bank payable at Cuttack. (Please write your name and application id on the back of the draft)
3. You can verify the receipt of the draft by Ravenshaw University, Cuttack in the website as mentioned at point No. 1 above.Selection Process:The university will decide the section wise as well as total cut-off marks which will be used for short- listing candidates to be called for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). GD & PI will be held at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai. Centres may be added or cancelled depending on the number of candidates. Candidates will have to meet their own travel expenses for appearing in the GD & PI. The final selection will be based on the candidate's academic performance, written test score, experience, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The selected candidates will be informed by e- mail by 15th of July 2008. The list of selected candidates will also be put on the website.Candidates are required to attend the interview with a copy of filled in downloaded application form which shall be treated as Admit Card. Information regarding GD & PI shall be sent by e- mail only to those who provide their e- mail ID in the application form.Reservation of Seats: Scheduled Caste (SC) – 8%, Scheduled Tribe (ST) – 12%, Physical Handicapped (40% or above) – 3%, Self/Spouse/Children of Ex-Servicemen – 1%, Children /Spouse of Serving Defence Personnel – 1%.Admission: Candidates who are selected for admission to the MBA programme must indicate their acceptance of the admission offer and all related conditions, by paying the first instalment of fees as detailed in the letter of admission before the date stipulated therein. All admission will be provisional. And admission will be treated as automatically cancelled if a candidate fails to successfully complete his or her degree examination and submit the certificate by 31st December 2008.The programme will begin by the end of July, 2008 for the first year students. At this time the students will be given a Manual of Policies and Regulations, which will be binding on them.