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The admission process seeks to identify the most promising candidates for the PGP  for IIMV. IIMV uses multiple parameters, namely academic performance in 10th standard examination, 12th standard examination and Bachelor’s degree examination, candidates’ scores in CAT, as well as performance in Personal Interview and Written Ability Test to judge the suitability of candidates for the PGP program. Relevant work experience, if any, is also given weight in the selection. Evaluation by multiple criteria is also consistent with empirical research on recruitment and selection that shows greater efficacy of recruitment processes that uses multiple criteria. The CAT score, over and above being a selection criterion, is also used to establish the minimum level of proficiency that is expected from the candidate in respective areas as indicated by section wise minimum scores in the CAT. Multiple criteria are used to arrive at a composite score for every candidate, which is used to select candidates

1. Student selection Based on GMAT scores, candidates are shortlisted for Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview;

2. After Writing Ability Test & Personal Interview are done, the final score is calculated using the following components:

• GMAT Score: 30%
• Academic and Professional Profile:   30%
• Writing Ability Test:   10%
• Personal Interview:   30%

3. The offer of admission is given based on the final score.

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons With Disability (PWD) categories], awarded by any University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of the Parliament or State legislature in India or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
• Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s the degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. However, it may be noted that such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the program provisionally, only if they submit a certificate from the Principal/Registrar of their University/Institution (issued on or before the date as stipulated by the respective IIM) stating that they have completed all the requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate.

• Executives with Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or an equivalent academic pursuit, with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA;
• A valid GMAT or GRE score, the score must be valid till last date of application;
  • A minimum of 5 years of full-time post-qualification (after graduation)executive experience as on March 31.
  • The Programme is open to executives of all nationalities;