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Shortlist for IIM Ahmedabad for 2010-2012 session for PGP Program

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PROGRAMMES

Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP)
IIM Ahmedabad PGP and PGP-ABM
IIM Bangalore PGP and PGSEM
IIM Calcutta PGP-PGDM and PGP-PGDCM
IIM Indore PGP and Exec-PGP
IIM Kozhikode PGP
IIM Lucknow PGP and PGP-ABM

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) [equivalent to Ph.D.]
IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Indore, IIM Lucknow
Note: Separate advertisements will appear for the Fellow Programme of each institute as well as the PGSEM programme of IIM Bangalore, PGDCM programme of IIM Calcutta, and the Exec-PGP of IIM Indore. See the CAT Bulletin for further information.

ELIGIBILITY:

For Post Graduate Programmes in Management:
For all IIMs, the minimum eligibility criterion for admission to PGP:
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
Candidates appearing for the final bachelor’s degree / equivalent qualification examination can also apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally only if they submit a certificate latest by June 30, 2006 from the Principal/Registrar of their college/institute (issued on or before June 30, 2006) stating that they have appeared for the examinations (including practical, viva voce, etc.) in all the subjects required for obtaining the bachelor’s degree / equivalent qualification. Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheet and a certificate of having passed the bachelor’s degree / equivalent qualification referred to in the certificate issued by Principal/Registrar of their college/institute. The deadline for submission of mark sheet and the certificate is December 31, 2006. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.


Introduction
The Evolution of the Institute

1960s - The Decade of Birth
IIMA rises beyond the acquisition of knowledge, techniques, tools, and concepts that are not ends in themselves.
1970s- The Decade of Growth
The Institute gains broader recognition. Increase in the number of participants in Post-Graduate Programme, Launch of the Fellowship (Doctoral) Programme in Management, Introduction of new Management Development Programs.
1980s - The Decade of Diversification
Recognized as the premier management school throughout the country, the Institute expands it range and reach. Greater focus on under-managed sectors, Formation of three new groups: The Industrial Policy Management Group, The International Management Group, and The Entrepreneurship Group, Introduction of Faculty Development Programme.
1990s - The Decade of Consolidation
Taking into account the substantial growth of the previous decades, the Institute focuses on consolidating its activities and position. Substantial growth in the IT infrastructure of the Institute with a campus-wide intranet and leased line access to the Internet, Recognition as one of the top five business schools in Asia Pacific region, Exchange of students with reputable business schools abroad
2000 - The Decade of Internationalization
Internationalization and growth are the key words of the Institute during this decade. Exchange of faculty with international business schools, Further increase in student intake with an emphasis on admitting full time international students and Expansion of the campus to accommodate the Institute’s international executive development programs.
Programs
Post Graduate Programme in Management
The Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is among the oldest, largest and most prestigious of the Institute's teaching programs. Ranked the best programme in the continent, and among the best in the Asia-Pacific Region, the programme emphasizes innovative problem solving, shared perspectives, applied management philosophy, and group work.

Post Graduate Programme in Agri-Business Management
The Post Graduate Programme in Agri-Business Management (PGP-ABM), equivalent to MBA, is a unique programme specially designed to enhance the quality of management in the food and agribusiness sector, and help this sector meet the challenges of the evolving market place. Agriculture accounts for about 25 per cent of India's gross domestic product (GDP) and for over 60 per cent of employment. The growth of this sector, therefore, is crucial to the development of Indian economy.

Admissions
Domestic candidates are admitted through the regular admission channel that is based on the applications received through the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), which will be conducted on the third Sunday of November every year, at various centers in India. These candidates are required to take the CAT, and if short-listed attend a group discussion and interview, and provide three letters of reference from persons who know them closely in terms of their academic/professional performance. Final selection is based on performance in CAT, scholastic achievement, work experience, performance in the group discussions, written summary of group discussion, and interview, and three letters of reference.
Entrance Test: Applicants are required to appear for the COMMON ADMISSION TEST (CAT) conducted by IIMs, to be held on 20th November, 2005.
Applicants must purchase the CAT Bulletin from select branches of State Bank of India on or before 20th August, 2004. The CAT announcement has appeared in leading newspapers on 18th July, 2004. Please read and follow the instructions given in the CAT Bulletin.
Send the filled-in CAT Application Form to the concerned IIM's on or before 10th September, 2004 as mentioned in the CAT Bulletin. The concerned IIM will send you the Test Admit Card mentioning your CAT Registration Number.

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline.
PGP–ABM
(1) A bachelor’s degree in agriculture or allied subjects such as agricultural engineering, animal husbandry, dairy science or technology, fisheries, forestry, food technology, horticulture, veterinary sciences or botany or zoology; biotechnology as related life sciences.
Or
(2) A master’s degree in any discipline of agriculture, economics with specialization in agriculture economics, cooperation, food technology, rural studies, rural sociology.
Or
(3) At least three-year bachelore’s degree in any discipline with a minimum one-year managerial technical work experience after graduation in the fields closely related to agriculture, agro/food processing or rural development.


PGPX: One Year Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives

The one year Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX) is aimed at experienced executives who wish to acquire formal training in management. It has a general management focus, with an emphasis on managing across borders and cultures. It has an international immersion component besides teaching content drawn from many countries. The goal is to prepare participants to be ready to take leadership positions in the firms that they join.

Eligibility test: CAT
Test date: November 20, 2005

Placements

The on-campus recruiting program at IIMA, noted for its focus on corporate customer service, provides a convenient way for you to interview our students for permanent employment and summer internships.
The process has been designed jointly by the faculty, recruiters and students over the years and tries to optimize the interests of all stakeholders in the placement process. Typically the placement season commences in November with the summer internship placement and ends with the graduate placement in March.

IIMA follows a day system of placements, where companies are invited to recruit in various slots depending on the preference of the students.

For the detailed placement calendar and coordinating your participation in placements please write to your relationship manager or the placement office.

If you are a first time recruiter, please write to placementinfo@iimahd.ernet.in. You will be assigned a relationship manager who will be your one-point contact on campus.

Steps of Selection procedure:

1. Corporate Presentation in Dec – Feb.
2. Submission of Resume till Mid Feb.
3. Shortlist of Candidates Feb End.
4. Pre-Processes Till March Second week.
5. Interviews March Second Week.


All Round Development
Academics
The academic rigour - unique to IIMA, draws the best out of its students and entails intense participation and extensive teamwork. The case method continues to be the primary tool for learning at IIMA. It is supplemented by group projects, seminars, lectures, simulation games, role-plays, and industrial visits.
Comprehensive Course Content
During the two years at IIMA, the students complete a set of basic courses in various management disciplines. In addition, they take a minimum of 15 courses from a list of over 50 optional courses to deepen understanding in their chosen management stream.

International Orientation
New course introduction is a continuous process and many of the most recent ones bring in an international touch through cases and situations set in a global context. For example, in the last two years alone, over 15 elective courses with an international orientation have been introduced.

Summer Internship
During the break between the first and second year, the students undergo a summer internship for a period of eight to ten weeks with the Institute's corporate partners. The summer internships are excellent opportunities for students to gain first hand industry experience and to challenge, test and validate the classroom learning

Student Exchange Programme
IIMA’s student exchange programme with 29 institutions in 19 countries, including the USA, France, UK, China, and Sweden enables students to acquire a global perspective of business and the economic environment

Extra Curriculum Activities
For an IIMA student, there is never a dull moment. Students immerse themselves in various clubs covering a wide range of interests and organise many events that transcend cultural and intellectual boundaries. The most notable among them are the sports, literature and cultural festival (Combos), marketing fair (Insight), intra-institute cultural fest (Chaos) and an international B-School meet (Confluence)

Correspondence
Web address: www.iimahd.ernet.in
E-mail: admission@iimahd.ernet.in
Contact address: Institute of Management,Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, PIN–380 015,
Gujarat, India.
Contact numbers: 079–630 7241/630 7242/630 8357