SIES College of Management Studies Exams

The PGDM Pharma and PGDM Biotech courses are considered as one, hence one applying to only these two courses needs to pay INR 2,000 only for registration. 

Just like a majority of B-schools out there, SIES College of Management Studies accepts scores of multiple entrance exams for its PGDM admissions. The college does not conduct its own entrance exam; it accepts the following exam scores: CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAH-MBA CET and MAT.

Selection Criteria for MBA

There is no explicitly stated cut-off for these exams by the college, however, a candidate having a higher score is bound to have a better chance of converting an interview call. For the academic session 2022-23, SIES has divided the selection process into the following rounds: Group Discussion & Personal Interviews (45%), past academic scores (10%) and work experience (5%). Hence, it becomes imperative for one to score well (preferably at least 80 percentile) to stand a good chance of securing admission.

The final selection of a candidate entirely depends upon his/her performance in the multiple rounds, which consist of the MBA entrance exam scores, Group Discussion (GD), Group Interview, and a Personal Interview (PI). For the academic batch 2022-24, the registration start date was Jan 15, 2022; the application fee was INR 2,000 per PGDM program. If a candidate applies for more than one program, the fees become INR 3,000. However, the PGDM Pharma and PGDM Biotech courses are considered as one course, hence one applying to only these two courses needs to pay INR 2,000 only. 

A basic overview of the various MBA entrance exams whose scores are accepted by the college for its academic season 2022-23 is represented in a tabulated manner below: 

Among these exams, MAT and ATMA are relatively easier than the others due to the low level of difficulty. 

Coming to the exams conducted within the college, they are currently conducted online in various ways such as projects, presentations, role plays, objective (MCQs) as well as subjective exams as per the faculty’s preference. Since the college follows a trimester pattern, the final exams in each trimester usually happen in the months of September/October, January and April in any academic year for the three PGDM courses. These exams not only test the academic knowledge of the subject taught but also its application in real-life scenarios.  

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the GD-PI rounds have been happening online. Otherwise, they are usually conducted in various cities such as New Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, etc. A typical GD round at SIES College of Management Studies usually comprises a topic that is fictional, philosophical, or non-fictional, which tests a candidate’s thinking, listening, and articulation skills. This round usually lasts for about 30 minutes, with the discussion allotted 10-15 mins, and the remaining time is given to ponder over the topic and its conclusion. The PI round can last anywhere from just five minutes to around thirty minutes depending upon the interviewers as well as the answers provided by the candidate. Knowing everything mentioned in the college’s application form and answering all the questions asked confidently becomes the key to clearing any PI round.

About The Author

Abhishek Desai is studying at the Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai. He has interests in writing, outdoor sports and singing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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