Sindhi Institute of Management - SIM

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.