MBA/PGDM

Usha Martin University conducts a PI orund for selection of students to its MBA programme. All the registered candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and have a good academic background are invited for the PI round.  Listed below are some of the common questions asked during PIs:

• Tell me about yourself
• Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership
• What have you done to improve your skills and knowledge in the last year?
• Describe a time when you had to overcome hardship
• What have you learned from your mistakes on the last job?

Usha Martin University offers a limited number of MBA seats. As per official sources, the university provides a total of 120 seats for MBA admissions. Moreover, these seats are distributed across different specialisations offered under the programme. Listed below is a specialisation-wise distribution of MBA seats at UMU:

• Master of Business Administration: 60
• MBA in Business Intelligence & Data Analytics (In Collaboration with IBM): 60

A large share (33.33%) of PGDM BIFS batch 2022-24 was placed in the Financial Services sector. Take a look at the table below to know the sector-wise distribution of Siva Sivani Institute of Management placements 2024 for PGDM BIFS:

Yes, as per Usha Martin University MBA reservation policy, admissions to the programme are subject to the rules of reservation. As per the policy, a total of 36% of seats are reserved for the SC/ST candidates. Out of this 36%, 26 percent of seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes. Remaining 10% seats are reserved for the Scheduled Tribe candidates.

Yes, the MBA syllabus at UMU is inclusive of various elective subjects. Third semester onwards, students get to choose elective subjects as per their area of specialisation. Listed below are some of the electives offered at the university:

Finance

• Security Analaysis and Portfolio Management
• Capital Budgeting
• Financial Institution and Market

Human Resources

• IR & Collective Bargaining
• Compensation Management
• Performance Management
• Strategic HRM

Marketing

• Consumer Behavior
• Digital Marketing
• Service Marketing

Yes, students enrolled in the Usha Martin University MBA programme are required to submit a Summer Training Project Report. This report is made by students under the guidance of allotted faculty guides. Upon submitting the report, students gain three credits. Moreover, it is mandatory for all students to submit this report and get it approved by the respective guides.

After the application stage, students are required to appear for a PI round. However, only those who meet the eligibility criteria are invited for the PI round. In this round, a panel of members evaluates students based on their business knowledge, general awareness, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and more. 

Candidates who are offered UMU MBA admissions must submit all relevant documents in their original state. In case a candidates fails to do so, the admission stands cancelled. Listed below are the documents to be submitted:

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets
• Migration certificate
• School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
• UG degree
• UG marksheets
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)
• Identity proof

The Usha Martin University MBA admission process begins by filling out an application form. The form can be accessed by visiting the university's admission portal. Students who wish to apply can follow the below mentioned steps:

1. Go to the official website of the university.

2. Click on the 'Apply Now' banner showing on the home screen.

3. Register and make a new candidature account.

4. Login and fill out the available application form for the preferred course.

5. Pay the application fees and submit the form.