Sindhi Institute of Management - SIM

The eligibility criterion, such as 50% marks in 10+2 for UG courses or a bachelor's degree for MBA, is the first step in the application process for Sindhi Institute of Management (SIM). Candidates register for entrance exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT, or Karnataka PGCET for MBA, or apply directly for UG courses.

Online applications are submitted via SIM's website requiring academic records, entrance scores (if applicable), and documents like 10+2/degree marksheets, transfer certificates, and identity proof. Offline applications can be submitted at the admission office. For MBA, shortlisted candidates attend group discussions and interviews. 

Sindhi Institute of Management Admission for the candidates is possible according to eligibility and admission process. There is a 10+2 segment, which clearly indicates that UG courses such as BBA, BCA, or B.Com should have at least 50% marks with admissions being competed either through merit or through a college-specific test/interview.

For MBA, graduation with 50% marks (reserved categories may have 45% marks) with a valid score in CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, or Karnataka PGCET should be followed by group discussions and interviews. Applications are submitted online through SIM's website or offline at the admission office, along with documents of marksheets and entrance scores. 

Based on management quota seats, direct admission is given for courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, and B.Com. A candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria which are 50% marks in 10+2 for UG courses and a bachelor's degree with a 50% mark for the MBA programme (and 45% for the reserved category).

Direct admission is given to those not ready to take the entrance exams-CAT, MAT, Karnataka PGCET-but rely on the merit of academics and the interviews held by SIM. Candidates apply online through the college's website or by going directly to the admission office and submitting marksheets, transfer certificates, and identity proof. Higher fees are required, plus availability of seats are also criteria for management admission. 

Full-scholarships for covering tuition fees are rarely given by Sindhi Institute of Management. Merit-based scholarships covered fees between 20% and 50% on the behalf of students with good scores in the entrance exams, such as CAT, MAT, and Karnataka PGCET, or in their academic performances. Financial aids can be provided to those who are economically weaker sections upon production of proof of income and verification of eligibility.

SIM takes an initiative in facilitating scholarships by the government like Karnataka’s Post-Matric Scholarships for the SC/ST/OBC candidates that help reduce tuition fees considerably. Management quota admissions hardly get any benefit of scholarships, as usually the fees are higher. The applications must provide documents at the time of admission to be eligible for such aids. 

Reports on campus placements of MBA students place the highest package from the Sindhi Institute of Management (SIM) at INR 7–8 LPA. Top-level recruiters include Deloitte, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank alongside the sectors' local firms offering job roles in marketing, finance, HR, and operations. Average packages earned have been in the range of INR 3–4 LPA, while finance and marketing stone-holders get much heftier offers.

The placement cell also organizes training to help the students develop soft skills and sharpen their aptitude and interview techniques, further facilitating their employability. Placement conditions are erratic, leaving a handful of students to seek placements off-campus due to low levels of campus drive activity.

Admission without CAT 2: Admission to the MBA or PGDM at the Sindhi Institute of Management (SIM) can always be without CAT. SIM admits the students based on scores secured in alternative entrance tests such as MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, or Karnataka PGCET for MBA admission.

A candidate needs to have a recognised degree with at least 50% score (45% in respect of reserved category) and a valid score in one of these exams, followed by group discussions and personal interviews. For the management quota, direct admission is provided based on academic merit and interview; thus, the candidate need not appear for the entrance exams, though fees are higher.

The fee structure for different courses at the Sindhi Institute of Management (SIM) varies from programme to program. The fee for undergraduate courses like the BBA, BCA, and B.Com has an annual fee range of around INR 50,000 to 80,000 dependent on choice of specialization.

The MBA fees, however, are far higher, spread over about INR 1,00,000-1,50,000 per year, making it around INR 2,00,000-3,00,000 for the two years. There are also many incidental charges like admission fees (INR 5,000-10,000), examination fees, and hostel charges (optional) which may be anywhere between INR 60,000-80,000 per annum. Scholarships or fee concessions may also be available for meritorious or economically deprived students.