What is the selection process for MBA and what is the minimum MAT percentile required?
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The MBA selection process at Thakur Institute of Management Studies and Research (TIMSR) is based on merit and entrance exams. The eligibility criteria for admission to the TIMSR MBA programme is a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for graduation from a recognised university. The selection process includes Written Aptitude Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The weight given to each part of the selection process may vary from year to year. MAT scores are only one of the criteria for B-school admissions. Applicants are initially selected based on their MAT score or cutoffs for further rounds of
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TIMSR's MBA selection process combines entrance exams (CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, MAH CET, MHT CET) with merit and personal evaluations. The minimum MAT percentile varies by specialization:
- Marketing: 90th percentile
- Finance: 85th percentile
- Operations: 80th percentile
- Systems: 75th percentile
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation: 70th percentile
Shortlisted candidates participate in a group discussion and personal interview. The final selection weighs entrance exam scores, merit, and performance in these rounds.
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