Institute of Health Management Research, Bangalore

Yes, candidates who are in their final year can apply for the FPM course at IIHMR Bangalore. Those appearing for final examination (such students, if selected shall be provisionally admitted provided they complete all requirements in obtaining their master's degree before 30 September of the year of admission). The admission of these candidates shall remain provisional until they produce the mark sheet proving that they satisfy the eligibility criteria. The deadline for submitting the final year mark sheet is 31 October.

To get into IIHMR Bangalore for a PGDM course, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute. Indian Institute of Health Management Bangalore offers full-time PGDM courses of two years' duration. Students can get into this course based on CAT/MAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA/GMAT/KMAT exam score. Apart from the selection criteria, students must pass graduation (common eligibility). 

Both the Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) Bangalore and GEMS B School, Bangalore have good placement records: 

The cut offs are not released for general public therefore I would suggest you contact some educators or students who are studying their already to know a the cut of and its the latest trends. To talk in general though they are seen to have a acceptance of admissions with 60-70 percentile in the desired entrance test. 

The cutoff marks for PGDM in Health IT Management at IIHMR Bangalore are generally in the range of 60-70 percentile for entrance exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT, or ATMA (please do clealry understand it is not percentage but percentile).

Since this is a niche based programme we may expect for the cutoffs might be slightly lower compared to more general management courses. 

The ATMA cutoff for IIHMR Bangalore in 2024 is typically around 60-70 percentile (do see it is not percentage but percentile). Thus, specific cutoffs can vary slightly each year based on the applicant pool, so it's recommended to check the official IIHMR Bangalore website or contact their admissions office for the exact figures. 

IIHMR Bangalore is usually considered a Tier 2 institution. But it does not mean that it is anyway less in its reputation. It is well-respected within its niche of healthcare management although lacks to have the broad recognition or placement power of Tier 1 institutions like IIMs.

The course-wise placements at IIHMR Bangalore are generally strong, particularly for the PGDM programs in Health Management and Hospital Management. The institution has a robust placement cell that facilitates internships and final placements with leading healthcare organizations, hospitals, NGOs, and consultancy firms. Placement statistics can vary by batch, but the overall trend indicates high employability in the healthcare sector.