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The selection process for the PGDM course at GNIOT Institute of Management Studies is mentioned below:

1. Application Form

2. Screening of Application Form

3. CMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT and GIMS Aptitude Test (GAT)

4. Group Discussion

5. Personal Interview

6. Final Selection

1. Application Form

To apply for the PGDM Programme at GIMS, applicants must fill the form either offline or on the online admissions portal. The Application processing fee is INR  1200/-. This fee can be paid through credit card, debit card or net banking.

2. Screening of Application Form

The application forms will be scrutinized by the GIMS panel and the candidates will be shortlisted on the following parameters:

• CMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT or GMAT Admit Card or Score Card

• Consistency of academic record

• Versatility and achievements

• Relevance of work experience for the specialisation (If any)

3. GIMS Aptitude Test (GAT)

Applicants shortlisted in stage II, will be called for GIMS Aptitude Test (GAT). The test would be for 45 Mins and would have questions related to Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Critical Reasoning & Decision-Making Skills.

This test will be optional for the students who have more than 60 percentile in CMAT/CAT/XAT/ GMAT or above 75 in MAT but mandatory if the candidate wants to avail GIMS scholarship. However, it will be mandatory for the candidate to appear for all the other stages of the selection process.

4. Group Discussion/ Essay Round

The students who qualify for GAT, CMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT or GMAT would be invited for Group Discussion on the campus or Zoom Platform. The topic of discussion will be provided by a panelist or a group of panelists.Students who qualify Group Discussion will be eligible for the next round. Essay Round (Written) will be conducted, where conducting GD is not possible.

5. Personal Interview / Presentation Shortlisted candidates after Group Discussion will have to face either of the following:

• Personal Interview (Face to face or Zoom)

• Presentation (Student will have to prepare and give a PowerPoint presentation on a topic given)

6. Final Selection

Final Selection will be based on the decision of a panelist or a group of panelists.

The selection list is based on a composite score, which takes into account the applicant’s profile, academic record, entrance test scores MAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT or GIMS Aptitude Test (GAT), performance in the Group Discussion and Interview / Presentation/Essay Round.

GIMS weightage on different parameters is given below:

• Merit
• List Parameters GIMS
• Weightage
• Group Discussion/ Written Test 20 %
• Personal Interview/ Presentation 30%
• Percentile score in Written Test Entrance (MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT or GAT) should be 40%
• Past Academic Performance (Class 10, Class12th, Graduation)/ Work Experience 10%)

• The decision of the Admission Committee shall be binding & final.

• Any act or omission of suppressing academic information or furnishing false documents etc. will make the admission aspirant automatically disqualified at any stage of the admission process. No fee shall be refunded in such case and such offender will be liable to face appropriate penal action by the institute.

• Prevalent norms of AICTE shall be followed for the admission process.

GNIOT provides scholarships based on entrance exams to the eligible candidates. Candidates can check out the below details for GNIOT scholarships:

• MAT - Composite score 650 or above - INR 30,000/- on tuition fee

• CAT- 70 Percentile or above - INR. 50,000/- on tuition fee

• 55 - 69 percentile - INR. 30,000/- on tuition fee

• XAT - 70 Percentile or above - INR 50,000/- on tuition fee

• 55 - 69 percentile - INR 30,000/- on tuition fee

• CMAT- 90 Percentile or above - INR 50,000/-on tuition fee

• 60 - 89 percentile - INR. 30,000/ on tuition fee

• GAT- 65 Percentile or above - INR 30,000/- on tuition fee

Based on Academic Record

The scholarship will be offered based on the academic record of the student in Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation. If the student has scored 65% aggregate throughout in Class 10, Class 12, and graduation, he/she is eligible for a scholarship of INR 30,000 on tuition fee.

Based on Quota

i) Sports Quota: National achievement in any sports- INR 30,000/- on tuition fee.

ii) Armed Forces/Paramilitary Forces/ Police Personnel family background INR 30,000/- on tuition fee.

GIMS Shakti Scholarship is for female students only with consistent academic performance of 55% aggregate throughout Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation, she will be eligible for a scholarship of INR 30,000 on tuition fee.

• A scholarship in only one of the above categories could be availed by a candidate.

• Any scholarship will be adjusted in the second installment of the first year.

• Any scholarship shall be availed only upon producing the required relevant documents by the candidate.