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Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad

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Introduction

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad was founded in 1961 and is the world's renowned institution of management education and research. IIMA has been established by the government of India, in collaboration with the government of Gujarat and the Indian industry.

Academics lies at the core of IIMA. There are many avenues for the all round development of a student here at IIMA, but it  the emphasis laid on academics which is responsible for the institute's position as a top Asian business school.

IIMA offers four programmes for the development of management in the country - there are teaching programmes and one is a series of refresher courses for mid and top level management. Admissions to the postgraduate programme - PGP (equivalent to an MBA) are extremely competitive attracting many applicants every year.
The faculty is organized into areas or groups or centers and keeps itself up to date with the outside world by engaging in research and consulting.

In its formative years, IIM-A collaborated with the Harvard Business school (HBS). Largely as a consequence of this collaboration, IIM-A pioneered the case method of teaching in India.

Courses Offered

The Educational programmes offered by the IIMA for the development of management are:

Post Graduate Programme in management (PGP-Gen)

The Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is among the oldest, largest and most prestigious of the Institute's teaching programmes. Ranked the best programme in the continent, and among the best in the Asia-Pacific Region, the programme emphasizes innovative problem solving, shared perspectives, applied management philosophy, and group work.
The mission of the two-year Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) is to develop young men and women into competent professional managers for any sector of organized activity. PGP specifically focuses on:

Equipping students with required conceptual and inter- personal skills and social purpose for managerial decision making and implementation.
Encouraging entrepreneurial capabilities in students to make them effective change agents.
Nurturing in students the capabilities of setting standards of excellence in managerial life.

PGP, is internationally recognized as equivalent to an MBA, is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious of the Institute's teaching programmes. IIMA graduates have worked at many levels in a wide variety of Indian public and private sector corporations and other organizations. Many have already attained top management positions in Indian industry or have become entrepreneurs. Most are serving in functional management positions.

Admission Procedure
Every year, IIMA selects about 250 students from among the over 100,000 candidates who apply to the PGP. The admission process consists of the nationally administered Common Admission Test (CAT), and subsequent rounds of personal interviews and group discussions. The students are selected on the basis of their CAT scores, past academic performance and performance in the interviews and group discussion. Selected students have scholastic achievements in disciplines such as arts, commerce, science and professional streams such as engineering, technology and medicine. Many of them also have achievements in extra-curricular and organisational activities. Some of the qualities that characterise past students are high levels of initiative and energy, capacity for hard work, strong task orientation, willingness to learn, and a temperament suitable for teamwork. The PGP classes have had a mix of fresh graduates and persons with work experience.

Eligibility (PGP-Gen)

Domestic Candidates
The minimum eligibility criterion for admission to PGP is: the candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.

Candidates appearing for the final bachelor's degree / equivalent qualification examination can also apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally only if they submit a certificate latest by June 30, 2006 from the Principal/Registrar of their college/institute (issued on or before June 30, 2006) stating that they have appeared for the examinations (including practicals) in all the subjects required for obtaining the bachelor's degree/ equivalent qualification. Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheet and a certificate of having passed the bachelor's degree / equivalent qualification referred to in the certificate issued by Principal/Registrar of their college/institute. The deadline for submission of marksheet and the certificate is December 31, 2006. Non-fulfilment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

Open University graduates must show proof of minimum three years after class twelve and a certificate from the university equivalent to a bachelors degree.

Diplomas like Hotel Management, Fashion Technology are not eligible unless equivalent certificates to a three year university degree are provided.

Overseas candidates
Overseas candidates seeking admission to the PGP (2006-08) can take GMAT in the country of their residence and apply for admission in the prescribed application form. The GMAT scorecard (copy) must accompany the application form. The score should not be older than two years as on December 31, 2005.

Indians resident outside India, and foreign nationals, fall under the "Overseas Candidates" category. To qualify as an Indian resident abroad, a candidate should be an Indian who expects to live, work or study outside India for at least 12 months continuously as of December 31, 2005. Overseas candidates who expect to be resident in India during the period July 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005, will, however, have to take the Institute's Common Admission Test (CAT). The second stage of the admission process, Group Discussion and Interview, will be held in India. Candidates called for this stage will have to make their own travel arrangements and produce evidence of having qualified for the "Overseas Candidates" category.

Fess and Expenses
Annual expenses on tuition, library, computer, room, board, teaching material, and other fees (excluding personal expenses on travel, clothes and laundry) are about Rs. 1,76,000 at present for domestic candidates.

The annual fee for Overseas Candidates is US$ 11,000. The fee includes tuition, course material, and board and lodging. All students are required to have a personal computer and a printer. The Institute can also arrange for buying these locally. The annual fee does not cover personal expenses such as travel, clothes, stationery, and laundry.

Financial Aid
It is the endeavour of the IIMA that no student be denied opportunity to pursue the PGP for want of adequate financial resources. The IIMA has, therefore, instituted its own comprehensive Need-based Scholarship Scheme to complement the scholarship schemes that it operates with assistance from industry and government. The IIMA�s Need-based Scholarships are awarded to needy students from economically disadvantaged families.

The IIMA also operates its own scholarship / partial fee-waiver scheme for all PGP students belonging to the Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes. In addition, the Government of India Merit-cum-Means scholarship is also available to PGP students, provided they satisfy the merit and means criteria laid down by the Institute / Government of India. Educational loans are also now easily available from Nationalized Banks.

Post Graduate Programme in Agri-business Management (PGP-Agri)

IIMA is one of the few management schools in the world, which offers Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM) to prepare managers, business leaders and entrepreneurs in food and agribusiness sector to respond to the challenges faced by the sector. The institute's commitment and expertise in agribusiness sector dates back from its inception when the institute had accepted managerial issues related to undermanaged and socially important sectors � particularly food and agriculture - as part of its thrust area.

The Post-Graduate Programme in Agri-Business Management (PGP-ABM) is a full-time two year residential programme specially designed to prepare students for careers in management related to agriculture, food, agri-business, rural and allied sectors of the economy.

The main objective of the programme is to develop young men and women as competent professional managers for agriculture, food, rural, and allied sectors. The programme caters to the needs of enterprises serving these sectors, both domestic and international.

Eligibility (PGP-Agri)

Candidates should fulfill any of the following:
1.�The candidate must hold a Bachelor�s or Master�s Degree in Agriculture Sciences or in Agriculture related disciplines, of any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The Bachelor�s Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent

2.The candidates who do not have formal education in Agriculture or Agriculture related disciplines but have at least a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications in any other discipline from a University or Institution as defined in the above paragraph and a strong interest in Agriculture, Agro/Food Processing, Rural and Allied Sectors are also eligible to apply. Such candidates, with a strong interest in these sectors, must submit a special form available with the PGP-ABM Office during October, 2005.

3.Candidates appearing for the final examination of the degree can also apply. If selected, such candidates will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if they submit a certificate latest by June 30, 2006 from the Principal/Registrar of their college/institute (issued on or before June 30, 2006) stating that they have appeared for all the examinations (including practicals) in all the subjects required for obtaining the degree.

Admission Process
Every year, IIMA selects 30 students for the PGP-ABM. The admission process consists of the nationally administered Common Admission Test, candidate�s academic record, work experience, group discussion and personal interview.

Fees and Expense
The approximate yearly expenses, including board and lodge would be around Rs.160,000/-.

Financial Assistance
It is the endeavour of the Institute that no student should be denied opportunity to pursue PGP-ABM at IIMA for want of adequate financial resources.

Keeping this objective in view, IIMA has instituted a need-based scholarship scheme from its own resources to help economically weaker students. Under this scheme, every year a large number of students of the programme would be provided scholarships depending on the severity of the students� economic condition. The scholarships will be determined based on the annual gross family income, parental asset ownership, number of dependents on the income etc.Commercial banks and financial institutions provide educational loans to needy students.

Reservation of Seats for PGP and PGP-ABM
As per the Government of India requirements 15% and 7�% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates who meet IIMA�s admission requirements; 3% seats are reserved for candidates with Disabilities (as per the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995) who meet IIMA�s admission requirements.

One Year Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX)

PGPX is a full time residential programme for executives with substantial work experience leading to a One Year Post Graduate Diploma in Management.

The objective of the programme is to develop bright, enthusiastic, and aspirational executives into management leaders and change agents in the global arena.

Eligibility
Here are the basic criteria for the programme starting April 2007:
(a) Bachelor�s Degree or equivalent in any discipline
(b) Minimum Age: 27 years at the start of the programme [born on or before March 31, 1980].
(c) Upper age limit: None
(d) GMAT (www.mba.com) score obtained between April 1, 2003 and August 10, 2006.To ensure that scores are sent directly to IIMA, please enter ETS CODE: 7156.

Admission Procedure
The programme is open to executives of all nationalities

Executives who have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline and are 27 or above at the start of the programme may apply. Corporate sponsorship is welcome but not essential. Participants are selected through a rigorous admissions process that includes GMAT (www.mba.com), leadership profiling and personal interviews (either face to face or via videoconference).

The application form for the second programme (2007-08) which begins on April 1, 2007 will be available online from May 1, 2006. The deadline for receipt of applications is August 10, 2006 with GMAT (www.mba.com) score obtained between April 1, 2003 and August 10, 2006.To ensure that scores are sent directly to IIMA, please enter ETS CODE: 7156. The admission process will be completed by October 31, 2006.

Fees and Expenses
The programme fee is Rs 800,000 (approximately US$ 19,000) for a single participant. This includes tuition, academic expenses like programme material, library and network charges, room and board. (Married participants staying in married accommodation would have to pay the additional costs)

Fellow Programme in Management

The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is the doctoral programme of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. The objective of the programme is to provide students with necessary skills to identify and research complex issues in the field of management. FPM seeks candidates with outstanding academic backgrounds, intellectual curiosity and discipline needed to make scholarly contribution.

IIMA�s doctoral programme provides strong opportunities for inter-disciplinary education and research. The small entering class ensures close interaction with the faculty, where students can determine their own direction under the guidance of their thesis advisory committee.

The programme offers research training in ten areas of specializations:

Agriculture
Business Policy
Economics
Finance and Accounting
Information Systems
Marketing
Organizational Behaviour
Personnel and Industrial Relations
Production and Quantitative Methods
Public Systems

Eligibilty
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications to apply for IIMA�s Doctoral Programme:
1. A Master�s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55 percent marks after 10+2+3 years of formal education. 
2. CA, ICWA, CS with a minimum of 55 percent marks
3. A 4-year/ 8-semester Bachelor's degree with at least 60 per cent marks or equivalent grade point average. Those appearing for their final examinations in the respective disciplines can also apply.
4.The Master�s degree or equivalent qualification/ Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification should be:
a) from any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956; or
b) recognized by the ministry of HRD, Government of India, or
c) from an institution approved by AICTE.

Admission Process  for FPM
All Indian Nationals whether resident in India or Abroad can take CAT.If the candidate has taken CAT last year or the year before he is eligible to apply. In that case mention the center code, year of CAT examination and CAT registration number.
Agriculture, Business Policy, Finance and Accounting, Information Systems, Marketing, Public Systems: Common Admission Test (CAT) of the Indian Institutes of Management
Production and Quantitative Methods Area GATE/GRE score (GATE/GRE taken only in 2004-05) or CAT
Economics: CAT or the UGC's JRF (Research) in Economics, Business Economics and Development Economics
Organizational Behaviour: CAT; applicants residing abroad can apply with scores of GMAT or GRE (General) & GRE (Advanced) scores in any of the Social Science streams (above 95 percentile)
Personnel & Industrial Relations: CAT or UGC's JRF (Research) in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Public Administration, Management, Law, Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management, Women's Studies, and Human Rights and Duties
Candidates residing outside India could choose to take any of the above tests (depending on the area to which they are applying) or write GMAT.

Faculty Development Programme

The Faculty Development Programme (FDP) is specially designed for teachers, researchers, and trainers in HRD, training colleges and industrial organizations for their management education requirements. Since the first course offered in 1979, the programme has been continuously modified and re-structured to address new developmental needs of management educators. Every year hundreds of sponsored participants enhance their skills and update their pedagogical tools.

Selection Criteria
Applications will be rated on the basis of experience, qualification, age and publications in their professional field. Essentially, candidates are selected from colleges/institutes/ departments who are engaged in teaching at post graduate level in management programmes. Faculty who are teaching at undergraduate level are not preferred.

Management Development Programme

Practising managers and administrators need to step aside from day to day responsibilities to upgrade their knowledge and insights in rapidly changing business environments. The executive education programmes (MDPs) are carefully structured to reflect the most relevant needs of industry. Each programme focuses on new developments and latest trends in managerial practices in a specific area.


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