Compare FLAME University, Pune vs NIA Pune

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

• GD/PI process : After CAT / XAT / CMAT results

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required percentage of marks before the prescribed last date, failing which the admission shall automatically stand withdrawn without any further notice.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. )

• Any Graduate with at least 50% marks.
• Accepts scores of CAT-2025, XAT-2026, CMAT-2026
• 28 years for General, EWS, OBC-NC candidates and 30 years for SC/ST/PWD candidates as on 1st July 2026