Selection Procedure - Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna

Selection Procedure

Admission to the PGDM programme is through the Common Admission Test (CAT 2023), Xavier Aptitude Test ( XAT 2024), Management Aptitude Test (MAT 2023 & 2024), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and Common Management Admission Test (CMAT 2024). Selection of the candidates for admission to the 2024-26 batch will be a three-step process:

Shortlisting of the candidates will be done on the basis of Test scores (CAT 2023, XAT 2024, MAT 2023 & 2024, ATMA 2024, CUET 2024, GMAT and CMAT 2024) and criteria like the previous academic record and relevant work experience.

Shortlisted candidates would be called to attend Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI) during March 2024 (tentatively). Applicants will be informed about the GD / PI schedule through emails/phone.

The final merit list would be prepared after considering weighted scores of various components like the Academic record, Test score, Work experience, and Performance in Group Discussion & Personal Interview. Final offer of admission would be declared in the third week of April 2024. Candidates will be notified by courier/speed post/registered post/e-mails.

The candidates shall be shortlisted on the basis of the overall rank computed taking into account of the following components:

*Also referred to as Persons with Disability (PwD)