Embarking on a transformative journey, the Indian Institute of Management Kashipur presents its MBA (Analytics) program for the academic years 2024-26. This two-year full-time residential program is tailored to equip future leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the data-driven landscape of the business world. Let’s delve into the key aspects of this program.

Program Objectives

1. Data-Driven Decision Making

The program aims to provide a comprehensive learning environment for students to cope with the increasing demand for complex data analysis. The objective is to enable students to contribute to organizations by making informed and data-driven decisions.

2. Analytics Principles

Students will understand the principles of different forms of analytics (descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive) to facilitate decision-making in practical business settings.

3. Managerial Skills

Acquiring advanced analytical and managerial skills is a key focus. This enables students to evaluate uncertain and dynamic business environments, making them effective decision-makers.

4. Communication Skills

The program emphasizes developing the ability to communicate business information effectively to decision-makers and policymakers.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the MBA (Analytics) program, candidates must have a full-time Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (47% for NC-OBC/EWS, 45% marks for SC/ST/DAP). Additionally, candidates must have a valid CAT-2023 score or GMAT score (exam not taken earlier than May 1, 2022).

Admission Process

Stage 1: Application Submission

Candidates need to submit an online application with required documents and pay the application fee. The fee is Rs. 1500 for General/NC-OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 750 for SC/ST/DAP candidates.

Stage 2: Shortlisting

Shortlisting is based on Qualifying Exam Score, educational background, work experience, discipline diversity, and gender diversity.

Stage 3: Personal Interview

Shortlisted candidates undergo an online Personal Interview.

Fee Structure

The fee for the two-year program is as follows:

• 1st Year: Admission Fee – ₹25,000, Course Fee – ₹8,73,000, Total Fee – ₹9,18,000
• 2nd Year: Course Fee – ₹8,73,000, Refundable Caution Deposit – ₹9,000, Grand Total – ₹8,82,000
• Total for Two Years: ₹18,00,000

Note: Fees are subject to upward revision.

Institute Sponsored Scholarships

IIM Kashipur offers full yearly tuition fee waivers for three types of scholarships: Need-based, Merit-based, and Need-cum-Merit based. These are available to 10% of both batches.

Application Process

1. Register for MBA (Analytics) 2024-26 here.
2. Fill in details as per qualifying exam (CAT 2023 or GMAT).
3. Pay the application fees: Rs. 1500 for General/NC-OBC/EWS and Rs. 750 for SC/ST/DAP.
4. Upload required documents.

Note: Application deadline is 29th February 2024.

Admission Policy

Overview

The Admission Policy for the Master of Business Administration (Analytics) Batch 2024-26 at the Indian Institute of Management Kashipur outlines the eligibility criteria, reservation norms, admission process, shortlisting criteria, selection process, application fees, and important information regarding documents and withdrawal/refund rules. Let’s delve into the details.

1. Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the MBA (Analytics) program, candidates must possess:

• A full-time Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or an equivalent academic pursuit (10+2+3) with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (47% for NC-OBC/EWS, 45% for SC/ST/DAP).
• A valid CAT-2023 score or GMAT score taken not earlier than May 1, 2022.

2. Reservation Criteria

IIM Kashipur adheres to the Government of India norms for reservations, including Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Non-Creamy Other Backward Class (NC-OBC), Differently Abled Person (DAP), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates.

3. Admission Process

The admission process comprises three stages:

Stage 1: Application Submission

Candidates submit the online application with required documents and pay the application fee.

Stage 2: Shortlisting

Shortlisting is based on Qualifying Exam Score (CAT-2023/GMAT), educational background, work experience, discipline diversity, and gender diversity.

Table 1: Shortlisting Criteria and Weights

S. No.	Components	Weight*	Method of Scoring
1	Qualifying Exam Score	20	If QE = “CAT,” then QE = CAT percentile * 20
			If QE = “GMAT,” then QE = GMAT percentile * 20
2	Class X Marks (XM)	10	XM = (Candidate’s Class Scores/100) * 10 * X Percentage
3	Class XII Marks (XIIM)	10	XIIM = (Candidate’s Class Scores/100) * 10 * XII Percentage
4	Graduation Marks (GM)	20	Graduation Marks (in Percentage)
5	Work Experience (WE)	10	See detailed weightage based on months of experience
6	Discipline Diversity (DD)	2.5	If Discipline = Non-engineering (non-BE/non-BTech), DD = 2.5; ELSE DD = 0
7	Gender Diversity (GD)	7.5	If Gender = Female or Transgender, GD = 7.5; ELSE GD = 0;
	Shortlist Score	80

Stage 3: Personal Interview

Shortlisted candidates undergo an online Personal Interview.

4. Selection

Offers are sent after announcing the final merit list, strictly based on merit and the total score.

Table 2: Final Merit List Criteria

S. No.	Components	Weights
1	Shortlist Score	80
2	Personal Interview Score	20
	Total Score	100

5. Application Fee

The application fee is Rs. 1500 for General/NC-OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 750 for SC/ST/DAP candidates.

6. Important Information

Documents required for verification during the admission process include Caste Certificate, Valid NC-OBC Certificate, EWS supporting document, SSC/10th Std/Equivalent Marksheet, HSC/12th Std/Equivalent Marksheet, Graduation Degree Marksheet, and Proof of Work Experience.

7. Withdrawal and Refund Rules

Refunds, subject to rules, are processed after one month of withdrawal. Withdrawal before the registration date incurs a deduction of Rs. 1000 from the acceptance fee.

8. Legal Disclaimer

IIM Kashipur reserves the right to make changes in the shortlisting and selection criteria if deemed necessary. Disputes concerning admissions are subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts within the territorial jurisdiction of the city of Kashipur.

In conclusion, this Admission Policy provides a comprehensive guide for prospective candidates aiming to join the MBA (Analytics) program at IIM Kashipur for the batch 2024-26. Aspiring students are encouraged to carefully review the details and prepare for a transformative educational experience.

Conclusion

IIM Kashipur’s MBA (Analytics) program is designed to shape future leaders in the data-driven business world. Aspiring candidates are encouraged to explore this opportunity, unlock their potential, and be part of the transformative journey at IIM Kashipur. For detailed information, refer to the complete admission policy.