What is the selection process for PGDM and what is the minimum CAT percentile required?
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SCMS Cochin School of Business PGDM selection process involves multiple steps. Firstly as admissions are entrance-based, students need to appear for the relevant entrance exam. The institute accepts various national and state-level management exams, such as CMAT/ MAT/ XAT/ ATMA/ KMAT, etc. Once the candidate has applied for the course on the official website of the institute. For further shortlisting, the institute conducts a round of Group Discussion and Personal Interviews. Students who ace all of the selection rounds are then given a seat at the PGDM course at the institute. Students should note that it is important that they fulfil
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The PGDM program at SCMS Cochin School of Business selects applicants through a multi-phase assessment of their academic background, managerial aptitude, and overall potential.
Application Review: Candidates must submit a completed application form together with their exam results (CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, or KMAT) and any pertinent documentation of their previous employment.
Shortlisting: A list of applicants is whittled down for additional assessment based on their application materials.
Group Discussion (GD): Candidates who have been shortlisted take part in GDs to evaluate their problem-solving, collaboration, and communication abilities...more
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