WHAT ARE THE ADMISSION CRITERIAS?
» Refer Admission Criteria page.

WILL I QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION WITH SCIENCE/ARTS/TECHNICAL UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE?
The Admissions Office accepts applications from candidates with a Science/Arts/Technical undergraduate degree. Those applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

I HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY RESULTS OF THE FINAL YEAR DEGREE EXAM. CAN I APPLY?
Yes. You can apply. However marks card/supporting document should be furnished later on in the year.

MAY I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION IF I HAVE NOT YET TAKEN THE GMAT/ CAT/MAT/XAT/ KMAT?
Yes. You can.

DO I HAVE TO NECESSARILY TAKE IMAT IN ORDER TO GET ADMISSIONS?
No, if you have taken any other recognized MBA entrance exam, you need not necessarily take IMAT. Your score in any of the MBA entrance exam will be considered; however your application evaluation will be the same with other applicants.

WHAT IS IMAT?
Integrated Management Aptitude Test is the entrance exam required to be taken by all applicants to NIME. It is a progressive management potential measurement and evaluation of all applicants.

HOW DOES STANFORD EVALUATE APPLICATIONS AND MAKE FINAL DECISIONS? CAN YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE EVALUATION PROCESS?
What goes on in the minds of the Admissions Committee members while reading files? Imagine putting together a jigsaw puzzle without having a picture on the box to guide you. To begin with, your academic profile forms the border of the puzzle—an important and necessary part of the puzzle—but by itself the picture would be incomplete. What gives the puzzle definition and texture is the essays and letters of reference. When reading the essays, we begin forming a picture of who you are—what are your values, goals, and what motivates you in life. In reading about 'you', we imagine you as a student at the NIME, as a future leader and manager, and as a future alumnus of the University.

Your three recommendations continue to add color and design to your puzzle. They enhance the themes of your essays as well as create new dimensions to your profile. Their detailed descriptions of you in a broad range of situations give us a good sense of who you are. This helps to define your potential for becoming excellent managers and leaders. However, evaluating the individual applicant file is only one of two critical processes; the next step is a comparative process, deciding which of the highly qualified candidates to admit.

DO WE HAVE A FORMULA FOR CONSTRUCTING THE CLASS?
No.

DO WE HAVE TARGET PERCENTAGES FOR SPECIFIC INDUTRIES, COLLEGES OR COUNTRIES?
No. This process definitely is more of an art than a science. While you can influence the first part of the process by submitting a complete application, you cannot fully take control of the final outcome since you do not have knowledge over the quality and quantity of applicants in the pool against whom you will be compared.

This is why your strategy in applying to highly selective schools should be to focus on your individual application, making it the strongest possible in hopes that it will stand out amongst others. Because there is no quantitative formula for admission, we rely on the professional judgment of our MBA Admissions Officers to evaluate applications in a thorough manner.
There is nothing quite as challenging as the art of human assessment, especially in an admissions process where important decisions are made based on limited information. We, as a staff, are committed to giving each applicant a fair and complete review and are respectful of the fact that the two-dimensional pieces of paper in front of us represent the real you.

CAN I SPEAK TO AN ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR? HOW DO I FIND OUT IF I AM QUALIFIED?

The best way to contact our office with specific questions about the MBA Program and application process is to submit an online inquiry or call + 91-080 35438899/7788 to speak with an Admissions Counselor. Please keep in mind that we cannot evaluate your qualifications before you apply.

The evaluation process looks at your entire application, and compares that profile against the larger applicant pool in each round. Therefore, it is impossible for us to tell you in advance your chances of admission.

Although we are unable to meet you individually, we offer group information sessions led by an Admissions Officer on campus typically twice weekly and off campus in the fall and winter. These information sessions provide you with an excellent overview of the MBA Program and admission process as well as an opportunity to ask questions.

YOU REQUIRE A LETTER OF REFERENCE FROM A PEER. HOW DO YOU DEFINE A PEER?
A peer is an equal. In our application process, we are looking for a reference from a colleague who is neither a supervisor nor a subordinate. You may choose this person from any of your team experiences: extracurricular, professional, charitable, or otherwise.

HOW DOES THE INTERVIEW PROCESS WORK? CAN I BE INTERVIEWED ON CAMPUS?
We offer evaluative interviews on an invitation-only basis. Interviews are designed to provide useful information about you that may not be easily captured on paper. They are also a good way for you to learn more about the MBA Program.

This does not mean a diminished emphasis on the application essays and letters of recommendation; they remain a critical part of the evaluation process, with interviews as a supplementary information source.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE 45-MINUTE INTERVIEW?
The primary questions revolve around behaviors, skills, and attitudes that we believe are key to good citizenship here at Nime and high-impact leadership post-MBA. The questions asked to you, reflect on your professional and personal experiences, what you've learned about yourself, and how to best manage people and situations.
The interview is both evaluative and informative, as it is an opportunity for us to learn more about you, and vice versa, a positive exchange of ideas and information. The only information about you that the interviewer will have is your resume, which you will have sent to him/ her.
If you are invited for an interview, it will occur during the application round for which you applied. You will be contacted by the MBA Admissions Office to schedule an interview and you and your interviewer will set up a mutually convenient date and time to meet.

CAN I APPLY WITHOUT PAYING THE APPLICATION FEE?
Fee waivers are available to university/college seniors currently receiving need-based financial aid. If that is your case, please send us documentation from your school's Financial Aid Office. Although we understand the financial burden that other applicants may be under and sympathize with your circumstances, we are not able to waive the application fee in other cases.
Once you have been admitted to our program, however, we are able to offer financial aid in the form of need-based fellowships and both need-based and non need-based loans.

AFTER I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION, IS THERE A WAY TO CHECK THE APPLICATION STATUS?
After submission, you will receive a confirmation via email that your application has been successfully submitted to the NIME MBA Admissions Office.

WHAT IS YOUR POLICY ON DEFERRED ADMISSION?
We encourage you to apply for the year in which you wish to enroll. We realize, however, that unforeseen circumstances may prevent an admitted candidate from enrolling in that year. If, after being accepted to the MBA Program, you have compelling reasons for deferring admission, you may request a deferral by writing to the Director of MBA Admissions.

* Deferrals are at the discretion of the director and are rarely granted.
* Deferrals for professional/ work-related reasons are not granted.

FINANCIAL AID

WHAT IS THE COST OF THE MBA PROGRAM? IS FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE?
Business schools are a significant investment—both in time and money. However, graduates believe that their MBA education was a lifelong investment in their own personal development. For current tuition information, please refer to Tuition & Expenses.

Please be assured that your financial need does not affect admission decisions. The staff of the Financial Aid Office is committed in helping you fund your MBA education once you are admitted to the MBA Program. We provide various types of aid, both need-based and non-need-based, to students who qualify for assistance.

OTHER

WHAT ATTIRE DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR ATTENDING ON-CAMPUS EVENTS?

Business suits are not necessary. We recommend "nice casual" outfits (khakis, nice jeans; polo shirts, sweaters, comfortable shoes, etc.)

SCHOLARSHIPS

WHEN DO I APPLY FOR LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS?
You should apply for loans and scholarships after you are admitted to the MBA Program. Based on your admission date, you will have a specific deadline for scholarship applications.

IF I GET A SCHOLARSHIP FOR MY FIRST YEAR, WILL IT RENEW AUTOMATICALLY FOR THE SECOND YEAR?
No, only most merit awards are renewable. All need-based grants must be applied for annually.

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