Compare FLAME University Pune vs Institute of Management Nirma University Ahmedabad

The goal of our assessment process is to select best performing and well-rounded applicants who can contribute and enhance the learning experience at FLAME University. We have an internal assessment process which considers the following aspects of your application:

• National Level Entrance Test Scores [CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/NMAT/GMAT/MH-CET] - (Mandatory)
• Essay
• Online Personal Interview (PI) *
• Past Academic Record
• Extracurricular activities/ achievements
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Personality Profiling

Applicants are required to appear for the Common Admission Test [CAT] conducted by Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). 

The CAT examination conducted at different centres all over the country is likely to be held during the month of November (refer CAT Bulletin for further details). The candidates aspiring for admissions at the Institute of Management, Nirma University are required to apply to the Institute separately. The Institute will receive the test scores from IIM for those candidates applied to the Institute.

IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme.

The minimum eligibility to apply to FLAME University’s postgraduate programs is the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a university / institution recognized by the UGC or equivalent bodies with a minimum score of 50% in aggregate or an equivalent grade (CGPA/ CPI/ etc.). Candidates in their final year of bachelor’s degree program can also apply, provided they can produce the final year degree certificate / mark sheet before 30th September. Admission of such a candidate shall be strictly provisional till s/he submits a valid proof of passing the Bachelor’s degree examination with required percentage of marks before the prescribed last date, failing which the admission shall automatically stand withdrawn without any further notice.
• Test scores in any of the following national level tests conducted in the current year – *CAT (conducted by IIMs)/ MAT/ **XAT/ CMAT/NMAT/MH-CET or ***GMAT.
  (* IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the program
  ** XLRI has no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the program
  *** GMAT scores are valid for 5 years. Please ensure that your scores are valid till the date of enrollment specified in the schedule. )

A three-year bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.

Candidates appearing in the final year of the Bachelor’s Degree can also apply, provided they furnish the proof of meeting the minimum eligibility criteria within 3 months of them joining the programme. They should have appeared in all the examinations of their graduation by the time of commencement of the programme. The candidates failing to meet the minimum eligibility criteria will be asked to withdraw from the programme. The tuition fee paid by such candidates will be forfeited unless such vacant seats are filled by other candidates.