Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test - 2008 (NMAT- 2008)

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management & Higher Studies (NMAT) 2008

Admissions for Full-Time MBA Batch (2008-2010)

NMAT 2008 on Sunday, 30th December, 2007

Master of Business Administration MBA (Core Programmes)

Programmes

MBA - Core Programme

MBA – Actuarial Science

MBA – Pharma Management

MBA – Capital Markets

MBA – Global Business

MBA – Retail Management

MBA – Services Management

Specializations

Marketing, finance, information system, operations, human resources & behavioral sciences, international business, advertising & communication, rural marketing.

Highlights

Admission for above mentioned programme is through NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT).

NMAT Centers:  NMAT Will Be Conducted At The Following Centres:

Test Centre Code	City		Test Centre Code	City
(1)          (2)          (3)          (4)          (5)          (6)          (7)          (8)          (9)          (10)	AHMEDABAD BANGALORE BHUBANESHWAR CHENNAI GUWAHATI INDORE KOLKATA MUMBAI PATNA RAIPUR		(11)  (12)  (13)  (14)  (15)  (16)  (17)  (18)  (19)  (20)	ALLAHABAD BHOPAL CHANDIGARH DELHI HYDERABAD JAIPUR LUCKNOW NAGPUR PUNE KOCHI

Group Discussion & Personal Interview will be held at the following centres:

Sr. No.	GD/PI Center
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.	Ahmedabad Bangalore Chennai Chandigarh Delhi Kolkata Mumbai

Details:

·          The venue of NMAT (School / College - Name of the Centre) will be communicated to the candidates in due course of time through the website. You are required to download the call letter from Institute website www.nmims.edu. No separate call letter will be mailed or posted.

·          The University reserves the right to change/ cancel any centre.

·          The candidates should note that it is important for them to perform well relative to other candidates in each of the three sections of the test as the score of each section and the overall score are used to short list the candidates for the second round and may also be used for the final ranking as well.

·          Details of candidates short-listed by NMIMS University for group discussion and/or Personal 2 interview (GD/PI) will be uploaded on NMIMS website www.nmims.edu on January 25, 2008 by 5.00 P.M. Shortlisted candidates will have to send a DD for Rs. 950/- drawn in favour of “SVKM’s NMIMS” payable at Mumbai, latest by the date given on the cover page. The GD/PI schedule giving details of the date & venue can be viewed from the website. Candidates are required to download the call letter from website www.nmims.edu.

·          After the GD / PI round, the offers are made by NMIMS to successful candidates. The basis of ranking and final selection of successful candidates is based on the performance in NMAT, GD / PI & work experience including academic performance etc.

·          Total number of seats: 240 for MBA in Mumbai Campus. (15% seats will be reserved for Management Quota). Students will also be admitted for the Bangalore Campus of the University, details of which will be notified to short listed candidates. The University being a Gujarati Linguistic Minority University, appropriate provision of seats will be made for the Linguistic Minority subject to other conditions.

·          If at any stage, it is found that a candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria or the information furnished by him/her in the application form is incorrect, his/her application for admission to the course, even if selected, will stand cancelled. Candidates appearing for the NMAT, GD/PI will do so at their own risk of eventually forfeiting their admission for want of meeting the eligibility criteria.

·          Canvassing in any form for admission will disqualify the candidate.

·          Regular classes will commence from the date given on the cover page unless otherwise announced.

·          All matters of dispute will be subject to the legal jurisdiction of Mumbai only.

·          All despatches will be made by post/courier. NMIMS will not be responsible for postal/courier delay/non-delivery.

Structure of the Test - NMAT

NMAT is an objective type test designed and developed to ascertain the aptitude of the candidates to undergo Post Graduate Programme in Management. Aptitude is the potential of an individual to perform subsequent to proper training. Therefore NMAT is designed to identify the potential.

The NMAT has three Sections. The total of 150 questions are to be attempted in 120 minutes. The test structure is given below:-

Essential Qualification (for all programmes except MBA – Actuarial Science & MBA – Pharmaceuticals Management)

10+2+3 degree in any branch of study or equivalent pattern recognized by the UGC & AIU. Minimum 50% marks in aggregate at degree level for all programmes. Those appearing for final examination can apply, if they produce Certificate of Appearance by 1st June and Final Certificate by 31/10/2008.

MBA – Actuarial Science:- Graduates / Post graduates in Statistics / Mathematics / Engineering / Economics.  Those appearing for final examination can apply, if they produce Certificate of Appearance by 1st June and Final Certificate by 31/10/2008.  Graduates/Postgraduates from other disciplines will be eligible provided they have obtained minimum of 80% in Mathematics in 12th standard.

MBA – Pharmaceuticals Management :- Graduate / Post graduate in Life Sciences / Bio – medicine / Chemical Engineering / Pharmacy / Medicine.  Post Graduates in Sociology / Psychology / Anthropology are also eligible.  Those appearing for final examination can apply, if they produce Certificate of Appearance by 1st June and Final Certificate by 31/10/2008.

Preferential Qualification:

MBA – Global Business: - Graduates / Post Graduates in Science / Commerce / Engineering.

Work Experience:

MBA – Capital Market	Minimum two year’s experience in organizations recognized by SEBI, IRDA, PFRDA, Forward Markets Commission or any Bank is essential. Experience will be reckoned as on 31st January 2008.
MBA – Global Business	Two year’s relevant work experience is essential. Experience will be reckoned as on 31st January 2008. Company sponsorship welcome.
MBA – Actuarial Science	Experience in Actuarial Department of Insurance/ Finance / consulting firms will be preferred.
MBA – Pharmaceuticals Management	2 years work experience in the relevant field is Essential.
For all other Full – time programmes	Work experience in an Executive / Management Capacity will be preferred

Prospectus and application form: Can be acquired from NMIMS Mumbai on payment of Rs. 1500/- (non-refundable) in cash or from select branches of DENA BANK.

Availability of Admission Forms
• Dena Bank Branches  • IMS Centers  • PT Education Centers

From NMIMS by courier: Enclosing a DD of Rs. 1600/- (non-refundable, inclusive of courier charges) favoring SVKM's NMIMS, payable at Mumbai with self addressed cloth envelope of size 10" x 13".

For Further Details, Visit Website www.nmims.edu or Contact Institute Counselors at NMIMS. NMIMS will not be responsible for non-delivery or non-receipt of forms sent through postal authorities or courier.

NMAT 2007 on Sunday, 30th December, 2007 at 10.00 A.M.
1.	Start of Issue of Applications forms	17/09/2007
2.	Last date of issue of Application Forms Rs.1,500/- by cash on counter (A/c Dept.) & Rs. 1600/- through post.	29/11/2007
3.	Last date of receipt of Application Forms at given Post Box No.	30/11/2007
4.	Call letters for NMAT 2007 will be available on www.nmims.edu at 5.00 p.m.	21/12/2007
5.	Conduct of NMAT 2007 (Reporting time 9.30 A.M.)	30/12/2007
6.	Result of NMAT 2007 and List of candidates called for GD & PI available on website www.nmims.edu at 5.00 p.m.	25/01/2008
7.	Last date of receipt of Applications for GD & PI with Rs.950/-	05/02/2008
8.	Call letters available on website for GD & PI www.nmims.edu at 5.00 p.m.	15/02/2008
9.	Group Discussion and Personal Interview	25/02/2008 to 15/03/2008
10.	List of selected candidates for admission on website www.nmims.edu (5.00 p.m.)	05/04/2008
11.	Counselling and payment of fees	16th & 17th April, 2008
12.	Registration & Inauguration at 10.00 a.m. at NMIMS, Mumbai	10/06/2008
13.	Foundation Programme at NMIMS, Mumbai	11/06/2008
14	Commencement of regular classes	01/07/2008

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