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The University of Pennsylvania does not ask for any particular score from international students. However, as per the official source, students must aim to score at least 135 in Duolingo. Along with Duolingo, they must submit the scores for TOEFL and IELTS. The English language requirements for international students are given below:

The selection process for BCom at Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce is entirely based on the merit list. The merit list will be considered based on the performance of the candidate in NMIMS-NPAT exam. Further, the decision of the institute are final in this regard and no inquiries or correspondence in this regard will be entertained. Once the merit list is out, students must pay the BCom fees to finalise the seat. 

International students must submit the University of Pennsylvania application fee at the end of the application. They must fulfill the basic eligibility criteria and submit documents such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays, standardized test results, English language proficiency test results, and more. At the end of the application, students must pay USD 75 (INR 6K) for UG and USD 90 (INR 7.5K) for PG as an application fee. (USD 1=INR 83.5 on 4 July 2024)

No, University of Pennsylvania usally does not require the GRE for most PG programs, making it optional. Some specific PhD programs or competitive master (MS) programs may require it. Indian students must meet all the admission requirements at the UPenn.

To apply only for the Jigyasa University BA courses, candidates must visit the official website of the university. The steps inlcuded in the online appplication process of BA at the univeristy are given below:

1. Click on "Apply Now" option visible on the home page of the official website
2. Fill out the registration form and verify your email address to generate login credentials
3. Log in using the credentials generated during the registration process
4. Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents
5. Submit the application fee via online modes of payment
6. Submit the application.

USLM, Karnavati University offers scholarships to BA and other course students in the form of tuition fee concessions. Scholarships are available for various courses and are primarily based on candidates' Class 12 scores. Candidates scoring more than 95% in CBSE and ICSE boards are eligible for up to a 100% fee concession. Candidates scoring above 75% can receive a 10% scholarship. Each scholarship category is limited to three students. Candidates can apply for scholarships through the scholarship portal on the college website or by visiting the college in person.

Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce application for BCom admission 2024 is closed now. The last date for Phase 2 BCom admission was on May 20, 2024. Therefore, to apply for NPAT, candidates must wait for NMIMS to conduct the exam for the next batch. NMIMS will probably release the new dates for the NPAT exam next year in January. 

GIM Goa offers a full-time four-year residential Fellowship Programme in Management. The courses at the GIM Goa are offered in various specialisations. Admission to the FPM course is based on CAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ CSIR NET/ MAT/ UGC NET/ JRF scores followed by a PI round. GIM Goa also considers the work experience, research proposal, academic performance, and statement of purpose of the candidates. A pass in master’s degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate or an equivalent grade along with a minimum of 60% aggregate in Class 12 is required to apply for the FPM course.

International students must fulfill the basic eligibility and submit the required documents such as LOR, SOP, transcripts, and many more. The academic requirements of UG and PG for the University of Pennsylvania admissions are given below-

PG Requirements:

• Background Information
• Essay
• GMAT/GRE score
• Resume
• LOR
• Transcripts
• GRE (optional)
• English language proficiency score

UG Requirements

• High school documents
• Transcripts
• LOR
• ACT/SAT scores
• English language proficiency score

PGDM is a full-time two-year flagship course that is offered by the Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa). PGDM has received NBA accreditation and is equivalent to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree of any Indian university. PGDM at the Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa) is offered in four specialisations namely, General, Big Data Analytics and Banking, Insurance & Financial Services, Healthcare Management, and others. Candidates must have completed graduation to apply for admission to any of the PGDM specialisation.

As per the data fetched from unofficial sources, the majority of alumni are working in the Business Development sector. The infographic below showcases the sector-wise distribution:

Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce BCom course is three years course spread across six semesters. The BCom course is offered in the fields of Finance, Accounting, and Taxation. The UG-level course lasts for three years and is spread across six semesters. Further, BCom(Hons) at Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce is available in Accountancy and Auditing & Finance.

UPenn expects a minimum cumulative GPA of 3 on the 4 scale as a general admission requirement. However, students who enrolled or were selected by the University of Pennsylvania scored much more than the required. Students who want to take UPenn admission must aim to score more than 3 GPAs to beat the competition. Along with the GPA, students must submit ACT or SAT scores to provide support to the application as the university provides test options for them.

At the PG level, the Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa) offers two-year full-time PGDM, HCM, BDA, BIFS, and IDA courses to students. The PGDM fee is INR 5.3 lakh - INR 19.4 lakh. This fee is exclusive of various charges such as the admission charges, transportation charges, and several other charges. Students can apply for scholarships if the fee is too high. 

The University of Pennsylvania is hard to get into for not only international but for domestic students. The University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate is 7%, which shows that the university only selects 7 students out of 100. The university considers factors such as standardized scores, English language proficiency scores, GPA, essays, extracurricular activities, and prior experience during UPenn admission. Students with excellent academic performance and relevant experience still have a high chance of selection.