Institute of Management Studies and Research Eligibility

Criteria for Selection into MBA/PGDM Courses of the Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research (PIMSR):

Eligibility Criteria

Completed bachelor's degree (min. 3 years) in any discipline from recognised university with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category). 
Any one valid score in entrance examinations such as CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, or MAH CET.

Application Process:

Application online application process either at the PIMSR admissions portal or through centralized admission process for Maharashtra state candidates.

Selection Process:

Entrance Exam: Allotment of seats based on Entrance Exam Scores: The weightage given to the score obtained in a relevant entrance exam (CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, or MAH CET) based on an individual candidate's performance in that exam.
Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI): GD and PI rounds are conducted with candidates shortlisted on a specific criterion. Performance in these is vital for final selection.
Academic Record: Previous academic records and the overall profile of a candidate.

Final Selection:

It includes the entrance exam scores, performance in GD & PI, and academic background to finalize the selection process. One should always check with the PIMSR admissions office or the official website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

The admission procedure for MBA/PGDM programme in Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management Studies and Research is basically a two-tier process. CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT scores are screened on a minimum percentile requirement of 40 with final selections being made after written and/or group discussion and personal interview rounds. Also, the candidates passed in the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH-CET) are also eligible to take this test. Shortlisted candidates are invited for Group Discussion ( GD ) and Personal Interview ( PI ) which are assigned 20 and 30 marks each. The final merit list is drawn on 100 marks and the entrance test carries a weightage of 50 marks.

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