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NAEMD offers a PGDM program over 11 months in event management & public relations aspects of media, marketing, and events. National Academy of Event Management & Development, Ahmedabad requires that the candidate should have graduated with their Bachelor's degree or an equivalent from a recognized university in any stream, having secured a minimum of 50% average marks. The candidates should take the CMAT/XAT/CAT/GMAT entrance tests, these scores will determine if the candidate can be shortlisted. The shortlisted candidates are called for the GD/PI extempore. Their performance will determine their selection possibility. There's a 5% relaxation for the reserved category.

There are various kinds of scholarships available for every kind of student, majorly categorised as:

Merit-based: Based on a student’s academic record or extracurricular activities such as achievements in sports and service to the community. Student specific: Students who qualify based on factors such as gender, race, religion, family and medical history can apply to such scholarships. 

Destination specific: Several public authorities, governments or universities grant bursaries and funds to students from a particular country. For instance, scholarships offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand or the Chevening fellowship granted by the UK Government for international students from Commonwealth countries.

Subject specific: Certain universities and institutions award grants to students who plan to pursue a specific field of study. Need-based: Targeted towards students facing financial constraint, these scholarships are offered on the basis of your parents financial background. Authorities may ask you for documents such as family income, tax statements, employment proofs, etc.

Athletic scholarships: Provided to top-notch sportsmen, these scholarships require you to contribute with rigorous training and representing your university at events whilst balancing your education. We know it can be a little confusing which scholarship to go for with so many options available, and that's why our counsellors work with you to discover and apply for the best scholarships for you. Different countries have different scholarships.

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