ICFAI Business School Mumbai Powai Answered Questions

IBS Mumbai PGPM admissions are entrance-based. It accepts various national-level tests which includes XAT that is conducted in January. Moreover, apart from the entrance test score, the students are also evaluated based on performance in the personal interview and micro-presentation round. 

Students aspiring to take admission to PGPM at IBS Mumbai are required to submit an application form. The fee to submit the form is INR 1,800. Students must note that this fee is non-refundable. Moreover, it can be paid online via net banking, credit card, debit card, UPI, etc. Note: The above-mentioned application fee is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

Candidates who are offered admission to the IBS Mumbai PGPM programme are required to pay the first installment of tuition fees. The total tuition fee for the PGPM programme amounts to INR 9.09 lakh, as per official sources.Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

To know which is a better choice, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and the highest salary. As per official sources, the fees to pursue PGPM at IBS Mumbai and ITM Business School is INR 9.09 Lacs and INR 12.45 lakh, respectively. In terms of fees, IBS Mumbai is a better choice. Moreover, as per placement data available on Shiksha, the highest salaries offered to PGPM students at IBS Mumbai and ITM Business School are INR 20 LPA and INR 14 LPA. In terms of package, PGPM from IBS Mumbai is a better choice.Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

Yes, IBS Mumbai offers a PGPM programme. This programme is approved by AICTE and is equivalent to an MBA. Candidates seeking admission can check out the below table to know the key highlights of this programme:ParticularsStatisticsDurationTwo yearsModeFull timeEligibility50% in UG degreeSelection CriteriaIBSAT/CAT/NMAT/GMAT/XAT + PI + Micro PresentationFeeINR 9.1 lakhNote: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

Both IBS Mumbai and MIT-WPU are good options to pursue PGPM. However, in terms of affordability,  IMS Mumbai is slightly more affordable since the tuition fees to pursue PGPM at IBS Mumbai is INR 9.09 lakh, and the tuition fee to pursue PGPM at MIT-WPU is INR 9.40 lakh.Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Yes, PGPM students at IBS Mumbai are offered scholarships. The institute provides numerous scholarships worth INR 10 crore. Check out the below list to know all the scholarships available for PGPM students:Merit scholarships for the Class of 2026Wards of Defence Personnel (In-service/retired) from Army, Air Force, Navy, and Paramilitary ForcesFor Toppers in IBSATFor Physically Challenged CandidatesFor Wards of IBS Alumni

The IMS Mumbai MBA/PGPM application form requires students to upload scanned copies of various personal and academic documents. The list of scanned documents to be submitted at the time of application for BSc is given below:Class 10 and Class 12 Marksheets and passing certificates from the boardUG marksheetsUG degreeTransfer certificateCategory certificate (in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates)Medical certificate (for Person with Physical disabilities)Income certificate (in case of EWS category candidates)

IBS Mumbai and Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies are two great institutes for higher education, but they differ in some key areas. Here's a comparative study to help decide which may be more fruitful for you :- IBS Mumbai  Reputation :- IBS Mumbai forms part of ICFAI University group, which is known for having a very strong academic reputation as well as industry connections. Accreditation: The university has a membership with UGC and has a very refined curriculum, which is acknowledged to be recognised globally.  Placements: The strong placement record stands very well because of the reputable companies like Amazon, Deloitte, Infosys, KPMG, etc., that recruit students. The average pay is around? 7-8 Lacs per annum. Faculty: The faculty members are experienced and qualified, with many of them holding PhD degrees and working along with industry experience for a long time. Fees: The fee structure is on the higher side, with average fees being around? 8-9 Lacs for the entire program.   Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies (DYPIMS)  Reputation: DYPIMS is part of the Dr. D.Y. Patil Group as well, and it has proved its worth in holistic development along with its management education. Accreditation: This college is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and accords admission to AICTE-approved MBA programs.  Placements: The placement record is good too, with companies recruiting graduates being Cognizant, ICICI Bank, Wipro, HDFC, and others. The average salary ranges from ?5-6 Lacs to ?6 Lacs per annum. Faculty: DYPIMS has a fairly experienced faculty, but it may not be much in terms of industry experience or exposure to global markets when compared to IBS Mumbai.  Fees: The fee structure here is pretty low too: from around? 4-5 Lacs for the entire program.  Conclusion  Pick IBS Mumbai if you are looking for strong industry ties, a more global outlook, and can afford the higher fees.  Choose D.Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies if you want a more affordable option with good education geared towards holistic development and management.

IBS Mumbai accepts the IBSAT entrance examination, the instituties's own entrance exam for admission to the Management course. Students who have a good exam score/rank in either the CAT/ XAT/ GMAT or NMAT national-level exam need not attepmt the IBSAT. The students results in any 1 of the above mentioned exams are considered for admission to the MBA/PGPM course, after they clear the seclection process,  which invoves PI or micro presentation.