Can I get admission to Sindhi Institute of Management - SIM MBA/PGDM course without CAT?
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Admission without CAT 2: Admission to the MBA or PGDM at the Sindhi Institute of Management (SIM) can always be without CAT. SIM admits the students based on scores secured in alternative entrance tests such as MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, or Karnataka PGCET for MBA admission.
A candidate needs to have a recognised degree with at least 50% score (45% in respect of reserved category) and a valid score in one of these exams, followed by group discussions and personal interviews. For the management quota, direct admission is provided based on academic merit and interview; thus, the candidate need not appear for the entrance exams, though fees are
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