VIVA Institute of Management and Research

Candidate eligibility requirements for the Master of Management Studies (MMS) programme at VIVA Institute of Management and Research (VIVA IMR) include having a bachelor's degree with at least 50% (45% for candidates from Maharashtra state reserved categories) and a valid score on an authorized entrance exam, such as the MAH-MBA/MMS-CET, CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, or ATMA.  Filling out the application form, providing the necessary files, and registering online are the usual steps in the application procedure.  For document verification, candidates have two options: Physical Scrutiny, which requires in-person verification at specified centers, or E-Scrutiny, which verifies documents online.  The Directorate of Technical Education administers the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) to candidates following document verification.

A bachelor's degree with at least 50% of the possible points (45% for candidates from Maharashtra state's reserved category) and having taken a recognised management entrance exam, such as the MAH-MBA/MMS-CET, CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, or GMAT, are prerequisites for admission to the Master of Management Studies (MMS) programme at VIVA Institute of Management and Research (VIVA IMR).  The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra, offers the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for qualified applicants. For Institute Level seats, eligible candidates may apply directly through the institute.  Registration must be completed online, documents must be verified (either at designated centers or through E-Scrutiny), and seats must be assigned through CAP rounds.

Admission to the Master of Management Studies (MMS) programme at VIVA Institute of Management and Research (VIVA IMR) is moderately competitive; candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for Maharashtra state reserved category candidates); the selection process consists of shortlisting based on entrance exam scores, followed by a personal interview; the institute offers 90 seats annually for the MMS program; and although the admission process is structured, the availability of multiple entrance exam options and the moderate seat intake suggest that getting admitted is possible with a competitive score and preparation.

The Master of Management Studies (MMS) programme at VIVA Institute of Management and Research (VIMR) does not accept direct admission.  CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT, XAT, MAH-MBA/MMS-CET, and other recognised entrance exams are used to determine admission, which is solely based on merit.  Candidate participation in the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra's Centralized Admission Process (CAP) is mandatory.  The qualifying requirements and a valid entrance exam score are still required for seats at the institute level.  Without the necessary entrance exam results, there is therefore no option for direct admission.

If a female student is accepted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) in accordance with Maharashtra government regulations, VIVA Institute of Management and Research (VIMR) will waive her tuition cost in full.  This programme supports female education in management studies and promotes gender diversity.  VIMR additionally offers a range of government scholarships to qualified students, such as the Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement Scheme, which offers partial fee waivers for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and full tuition fee reimbursement for students from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).  Through the Maharashtra State Benefits and Services (MahaDBT) portal, applicants can apply for these scholarships.  Certain academic and financial requirements must be fulfilled by students in order to be eligible.