FAQs for NMIMS GD/PI.

(Please keep adding info to this list. Also correct wrong/confusing answers. Questions not answered are in bold)

1. CUTOFF
208 (Setional : QA:74 VA:55 LR:61) for FTMBA (SOURCE: My Result Link)
200 for PGDM Bangalore, Hyderbad

2. FTMBA = Full Time MBA and includes MBA Core, MBA-Actuarial Science, MBA-Banking, MBA-Capital Market, MBA-HR, MBA-Pharmaceutical Management (SOURCE: Leading Business School in India NMIMS School of Business Management |Top B School in India NMAT)

PGDM means Bangalore/Hyderabad Campus

This implies
"Shortlisted for GD/PI of FTMBA" means you are selected for GD/PI for all FullTime Courses at Mumbai Campus.
"Shortlisted for GD/PI of PGDM" means you are selected for GD/PI for PGDM course at Bangalore/Hyderabd Campus


3. ATTESTING a. No Need to attest : Score Card, GD/PI Letter, SOP (SOURCE : Call to Admission Cell)

b. Need to Attest (10th, 12th & Graduation Marksheets/Certificates)

c. Do I need to attest WorkEx (as the person doesn't want to attest private company documents)?
No Need (SOURCE: Seniors)

d. Self Attested, Notarized or Gazetted Officer? Gazetted Officer or Notarized (SOURCE: Senior)
4. GD/PI REGISTRATION FEES : Totally Rs.950 has to be paid even if selected for more than one program

5. SET of Documents : One set for each program - 1. MBA CORE/Banking/Capital
2. MBA HR
3. PGDM (Bangalore)
4. PGDM (Hyderabad)
(SOURCE:Call to Admission Cell)
6. SOP Length : 300 - 450 Words (SOURCE: Seniors)

7. RESCHEDULE GD/PI: Mail to ftbma@nmimns.edu & enquiry@nmims.edu with relevant details & attach relevant documents
GD/PI for Mumbai will be in Mumbai only. (SOURCE:NMAT Website)

8. CHANCE OF CONVERTING AT 208: Absolutely Possible. Many in past have done so (SOURCE:Seniors)

9. % BREAKUP IN FINAL SELECTION : NMAT Score - 70%, GD - 7.5%, PI - 7.5%, ACADS - 10% and WORKEX - 5%. This is for last year. This breakup are announced at time of GD/PI. (SOURCE: Last year GD/PI discussion at PG and NMIMS professor interview @ some website)

10. FEES (for 2011) = Rs.466000 for 1 year. Hostel fee is additional Rs. 125,000 (Boys) and 140,000 (Girls) + a deposit of 10000 (both hostels). The hostel fee does not include food. Hostel is not compulsory. (Final amount is announced at time of final selection & is not available at NMIMS website.) (SOURCE: Seniors)


11. Will there be a second list? For GD/PI there shouldnt be a second list. There can be more than 1 merit list for final admissions (SOURCE: Leading Business School in India NMIMS | School of Business Management Top B School in India NMAT)


12. HOW LONG THE PROCESS TAKES? There is a GD/PI on 27th FEB at 9:00 AM for MBA Core and at 1:00 PM for MBA HR. So the process should not take more than 4-5 hours. But Mumbai traffic is unpredictable.

13. HOW IS THE 70% WEIGHTAGE FOR NMAT SCORE IN FINAL BREAKUP CALCULATED?

14. 'COMMUNITY' field in main form? Can be left blank (SOURCE: Call to Admission Cell)

15. CAN I CHANGE THE ORDER OF MY PREFERENCES? No (SOURCE: Seniors)

16. SOP - Typed or Handwritten? Both are fine. Preference is for Typed (esp. if you have bad handwriting)

17. Can I deliver the documents by hand? Absolutely

do i need to attest photo identity proof???????????

One question- do we need to prepare separate SOP for two courses?

duplicate post...

hi seniors,

can i get the attestation done at my college??

Seniors..please reply to the above query. I too am having similar confusion

hi seniors,

can i get the attestation done at my college??

Group Discussion/Personal Interview Call Letter
" Group Discussion/Personal Interview Application form"?

community ?

GUYS,
I have a big problem..

MY SCORES-


Marks Obtained (NMAT-2) 84 65 60 209
Marks Obtained (NMAT-1) 84 64 61 209
But i have got a call only for PGDM with 200 cut-off.. What is the problem? I have cleared all cut-offs in my first attempt. :

ur LR marks in 2nd attempt are below the cutoff :
or maybe u dint apply for the Mumbai campus (which is highly improbable, I think)

FAQs for NMIMS GD/PI.

(Please keep adding info to this list. Also correct wrong/confusing answers. Questions not answered are in bold)

1. CUTOFF
208 (Setional : QA:74 VA:55 LR:61) for FTMBA (SOURCE: My Result Link)
200 for PGDM Bangalore, Hyderbad

2. FTMBA = Full Time MBA and includes MBA Core, MBA-Actuarial Science, MBA-Banking, MBA-Capital Market, MBA-HR, MBA-Pharmaceutical Management (SOURCE: Leading Business School in India NMIMS School of Business Management |Top B School in India NMAT)

PGDM means Bangalore/Hyderabad Campus

This implies
"Shortlisted for GD/PI of FTMBA" means you are selected for GD/PI for all FullTime Courses at Mumbai Campus.
"Shortlisted for GD/PI of PGDM" means you are selected for GD/PI for PGDM course at Bangalore/Hyderabd Campus


3. ATTESTING a. No Need to attest : Score Card, GD/PI Letter, SOP (SOURCE : Call to Admission Cell)

b. Need to Attest (10th, 12th & Graduation Marksheets/Certificates)

c. Do I need to attest WorkEx (as the person doesn't want to attest private company documents)?
No Need (SOURCE: Seniors)

d. Self Attested, Notarized or Gazetted Officer? Gazetted Officer or Notarized (SOURCE: Senior)
4. GD/PI REGISTRATION FEES : Totally Rs.950 has to be paid even if selected for more than one program

5. SET of Documents : One set for each program - 1. MBA CORE/Banking/Capital
2. MBA HR
3. PGDM (Bangalore)
4. PGDM (Hyderabad)
(SOURCE:Call to Admission Cell)
6. SOP Length : 300 - 450 Words (SOURCE: Seniors)

7. RESCHEDULE GD/PI: Mail to ftbma@nmimns.edu & enquiry@nmims.edu with relevant details & attach relevant documents
GD/PI for Mumbai will be in Mumbai only. (SOURCE:NMAT Website)

8. CHANCE OF CONVERTING AT 208: Absolutely Possible. Many in past have done so (SOURCE:Seniors)

9. % BREAKUP IN FINAL SELECTION : NMAT Score - 70%, GD - 7.5%, PI - 7.5%, ACADS - 10% and WORKEX - 5%. This is for last year. This breakup are announced at time of GD/PI. (SOURCE: Last year GD/PI discussion at PG and NMIMS professor interview @ some website)

10. FEES (for 2011) = Rs.466000 for 1 year. Hostel fee is additional Rs. 125,000 (Boys) and 140,000 (Girls) + a deposit of 10000 (both hostels). The hostel fee does not include food. Hostel is not compulsory. (Final amount is announced at time of final selection & is not available at NMIMS website.) (SOURCE: Seniors)


11. Will there be a second list? For GD/PI there shouldnt be a second list. There can be more than 1 merit list for final admissions (SOURCE: Leading Business School in India NMIMS | School of Business Management Top B School in India NMAT)


12. HOW LONG THE PROCESS TAKES? There is a GD/PI on 27th FEB at 9:00 AM for MBA Core and at 1:00 PM for MBA HR. So the process should not take more than 4-5 hours. But Mumbai traffic is unpredictable.

13. HOW IS THE 70% WEIGHTAGE FOR NMAT SCORE IN FINAL BREAKUP CALCULATED?

14. 'COMMUNITY' field in main form? Can be left blank (SOURCE: Call to Admission Cell)

15. CAN I CHANGE THE ORDER OF MY PREFERENCES? No (SOURCE: Seniors)

16. SOP - Typed or Handwritten? Both are fine. Preference is for Typed (esp. if you have bad handwriting)

17. Can I deliver the documents by hand? Absolutely

@ Gargivaish:

pm-d u...please reply....

GUYS,
I have a big problem..

MY SCORES-


Marks Obtained (NMAT-2) 84 65 60 209
Marks Obtained (NMAT-1) 84 64 61 209
But i have got a call only for PGDM with 200 cut-off.. What is the problem? I have cleared all cut-offs in my first attempt.

This is the first time that i am writing an SOP so sum1 please tel me what is the format to write an SOP.I have the body of my SOP but what header does it require?I mean where should we write our name n also is it required to mention NMAT ID also...if yes,at the top or bottom

hey anyone from bangalore having 2nd march 1pm slot....let me know if you want to co-ordinate the travel plans..

ripun2714 Says

What do we have to fill in "COMMUNITY"?

Hindu or Muslim or Christian as the case may be.....

PS - Confirmed this from NMIMS admissions dept..

What do we have to fill in "COMMUNITY"?

do we need to prepare separate drafts for ftmba and hr??

did any one got his gd/pi date change letter from NMIMS ?

--snipped--

sop has to be printed or handwritten?
how many sets of documents do we need to send?(shortlisted for pgdm and mbaft)

Can any senior help me with this??

I am currently doing an integrated m.sc course.
1)Now should i mention completed or appearing in my graduation status?I am in the final year now?
2)Also should i write the year of completion of both graduation and post-graduation as one and the same?(as i will get a combined degree)
3)what is the name of the degree??(the course like chemical or the degree offered ,which is M.Sc integrated)

i guess you shudn't mention abt graduation as it is an integrated course,but it would be better if you get it clarified from authorities..

Hi,

Do i need the attest the appointment letter from my company and the latest salary slip also?? Please respond.

Tnx

no,it is not required..

ravisrikant Says

Thats good...there was one more person here with the same date...maybe we can forma group

hey i am in here with the same date n slot as well.. Ur center?

Relieved to get a call..anybody from Delhi for 5th march 9 AM slot?

im in mumbai till 16th feb then going to delhi what a tragedy

hey am in for the same day n slot... M nt frm delhi.. Which insti have u got for gdpi?

Shortlisted!

GD/PI on 5th March, 9AM at Mukesh Patel School Of Technology Management & Engineering. Will have to fly from Delhi. Fellow puys can PM if they are looking for company! :cheers:

A few questions:
1. Can seniors guide me on SOP? Like, what should be in it, word limit, on what paper (plain/lined) to write, printed or handwritten?
2. I am planning to reach Bombay on 4th and return on 5th itself. What do you suggest?
3. I had a few backs in my engineering and I didn't clear two papers. Would that be a problem? The papers which I didn't clear have "audit" against them in the marksheets. Though I have completed my degree in 4 years, the two papers remain uncleared.
4. Will a consolidated marksheet of my B.Tech do instead of marksheets of each semester?
5. Any other suggestions are welcome!


Much appreciated,
Kamran

hey dude, am not frm delhi, but i am in the same slot, date n college as well..

@Seniors...I have two doubts on this:

Can I get the copies attested by my college Registrar. I passed out from Jaypee Noida.

Can you please tell me aproxx how far is the interview center from the Airport. I am thinking to take a flight which reaches Mumbai at 7:30 am and got my reporting at 9:00am. Please guide. Incase it takes more than and hour or so I will look for another flight.

bratus Says

5th march and i m from delhi......

even i am have my gd/pi on 5th march for core. 9 am.. Wat abt both of u?

what should be the word limit for SOP?

hi puys,

SOP on an A4 paper. 300 words. Right ??

bhai it's not set in stone,make it anything between 300-500....and yes A4 paper...

hi puys,

SOP on an A4 paper. 300 words. Right ??

pratap1991 Says

ya i cleared the sectionals and got 209...do we have a chance for nmims mumbai? if not mba core, can i get mba banking or capital markets?

Let me just state this for all :

Even if you have a score of 208 , you have a chance for Mumbai and for all the courses including Core.... It is not something impossible ... Focus on the GD-PI now .That is what is in your hands now. All the best to all !

Its written in the GD/PI letter to send the attested copies of the following:-

1- Score Card
2-GD/PI call letter
3-SOP
4-SSC & HSC marksheets
5-Marksheet of graduation & Degree Certificate
6-Work Experience
7- Photo ID proof

Why do we need to attest SOP. I mean it does not make sense to attest SOP & Work experience.
Pls help.

SOP is not to be attested ....About work-ex , i am not too sure ...maybe my work-ex batchmates can help you out ....

Seniors,
Help please.....I have mailed NM reg rescheduling of my GD/PI Schedule because of my hectic schedule in company. They have asked to scan some proof. What kind of proof are they looking for?? Also, I have asked for date of 11th or 14th Mar. One of my friend said that the interview is from 1st to 10th March only. Is it correct? Plz reply soon...

dude did they reply u?
they didn reply me
I mailed on 9 Feb itself
I called up and dey said wait 2-3 days results are just out....:banghead::banghead::banghead:

Hi,

Do i need the attest the appointment letter from my company and the latest salary slip also?? Please respond.

Tnx

Not necessary i suppose considering the fact that your Company's Letter Head is proof good enough....:))

Seniors,
Help please.....I have mailed NM reg rescheduling of my GD/PI Schedule because of my hectic schedule in company. They have asked to scan some proof. What kind of proof are they looking for?? Also, I have asked for date of 11th or 14th Mar. One of my friend said that the interview is from 1st to 10th March only. Is it correct? Plz reply soon...

Your friend is right bro......10th March is the last date for GD/PI.....ATB.....

Seniors,
Help please.....I have mailed NM reg rescheduling of my GD/PI Schedule because of my hectic schedule in company. They have asked to scan some proof. What kind of proof are they looking for?? Also, I have asked for date of 11th or 14th Mar. One of my friend said that the interview is from 1st to 10th March only. Is it correct? Plz reply soon...

Can any senior help me with this??

I am currently doing an integrated m.sc course.
1)Now should i mention completed or appearing in my graduation status?I am in the final year now?
2)Also should i write the year of completion of both graduation and post-graduation as one and the same?(as i will get a combined degree)
3)what is the name of the degree??(the course like chemical or the degree offered ,which is M.Sc integrated)

I got it attested..dont know what all they want..its better to get each and everything attested xcpt SOP

Hi,

Do i need the attest the appointment letter from my company and the latest salary slip also?? Please respond.

Tnx

Its written in the GD/PI letter to send the attested copies of the following:-

1- Score Card
2-GD/PI call letter
3-SOP
4-SSC & HSC marksheets
5-Marksheet of graduation & Degree Certificate
6-Work Experience
7- Photo ID proof

Why do we need to attest SOP. I mean it does not make sense to attest SOP & Work experience.
Pls help.

Hi,

I have been shorlisted for FTMBA and PGDM. Firstly, is there a separate DD required for PGDM. And, do I have to send 2 sets of documents for the two programs. I plan to not sit for PGDM interviews now as I have other better options. What say?

aasita Says

What are we supposed to write in "community" in the form?

Hindu or Muslim or Christian...whatever the case may be....I had confirmed this with NMIMS admissions dept few days back....

What are we supposed to write in "community" in the form?

Mehakk Says

Hi..do we have to get the scorecard and statement of purpose attested too?

No...u do not need to attest Score card, call letter & SOP...

Hi..do we have to get the scorecard and statement of purpose attested too?

shubham1785 Says

from wer can v get the score card????the score card is not available now...will the gd/pi letter suffice?the letter has the best score......

Hi Bro,
There is no separate scorecard as such.The scorecard and gp/pi letter received on the NMIMS site is your official scorecard and call letter.

Hope that clarified your query........

guys wh have been shortlisted for only ftmba can you please tell whats written i instruction as in how many sets of docs they have asked you to send.???

to reschedule our gd/pi where should we send the email.... ftmba@nmims.edu or enquiry@nmims.edu or both
plz help seniors..

guys please share yours sops for nmims ... meanwhile i request manas and gargi and other seniors from nmims to look into our sops and help us in making it better.. i will post mine as soon as i am finished..
dont worry nobody will copy ur sop and if they do it will be their loss..

I've been shortlisted for Core,HR and PGDM...so

1.documents 2 sets each for all three of them or just 2 sets for Core and HR
2. If I don't intend to attend the HR process will i still have to send documents for the above to be eligible for the whole process or my candidature will be cancelled.
3. If i don't go for the HR process obviously i won't have to send a SOP for HR also...

RIGHT???

Any help would be appreciated,thanks

AayushMahajan Says

1 copy for FTMBA and 1 for HR.

hey ayush,do we need to need to send two documents even if we have been selected for FTMBA and PGDM?(i did not choose HR)

Hey Puys...seriously the guys at NMIMS have gone nuts..I mean just 1 centre across India!!..I personally noe around 20 guys in Delhi who have a call from NMIMS...there are atleast 100 such people in Delhi and many more if we take into account people from the entire north region ( Punjab, Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand, J&K; etc.) and since all the trains are booked it turns into a hefty amount of about 7k for air tickets..(this includes taxi charges to and from airport )...this amount is even more for pple who hv morning slot since they may ave to arrive a day before and will hv to pay 4 accommodation too..all this translates into about 15 lakh Rs !!!...if instead NMIMS sends a panel to Delhi then even after including travelling by first class and stay at a good hotel I am sure this won't be more than 2-3 Lakhs...( they should use some management I guess )...so I am creating this database of all aspirants of North region..pls chip in the details and I hope to take this to the Dean and the concerned authorities..I believe it will have much more effect if we all do this collectively rather than calling the admin office individuallly...heres the link...


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsGLaTUDJ7lkdG1hV1R3aS1Wd3phcmVaS2hQenl4ZGc#gid=0


it'll just take a minute and u dont even need a gmail account.

Your logic is totally justified and I second you on that. But do you think NMIMS don't have that database???
It has been a tradition of hosting the GD PI at Mumbai campus only & I doubt they will change it.
I suggest we can request NMIMS seniors to pitch in & see if they can help.

Hey Puys...seriously the guys at NMIMS have gone nuts..I mean just 1 centre across India!!..I personally noe around 20 guys in Delhi who have a call from NMIMS...there are atleast 100 such people in Delhi and many more if we take into account people from the entire north region ( Punjab, Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand, J&K; etc.) and since all the trains are booked it turns into a hefty amount of about 7k for air tickets..(this includes taxi charges to and from airport )...this amount is even more for pple who hv morning slot since they may ave to arrive a day before and will hv to pay 4 accommodation too..all this translates into about 15 lakh Rs !!!...if instead NMIMS sends a panel to Delhi then even after including travelling by first class and stay at a good hotel I am sure this won't be more than 2-3 Lakhs...( they should use some management I guess )...so I am creating this database of all aspirants of North region..pls chip in the details and I hope to take this to the Dean and the concerned authorities..I believe it will have much more effect if we all do this collectively rather than calling the admin office individuallly...heres the link...


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsGLaTUDJ7lkdG1hV1R3aS1Wd3phcmVaS2hQenl4ZGc#gid=0


it'll just take a minute and u dont even need a gmail account.

Yaar we had enuff of beating nehind the bush, most important question,, where in mumbai can I find GOOD and afforadable hotels, internet springs up menus with offers ranging from 3k northwards.

How does the preference for which mba work? I'm super confused.

FT and PGDM are separate in priority right? For eg., If i've filled up MBA(FT) -Core, Banking, Capital (in the order of preference) and then PGDM(b then h), so if I get banking or capital, can i opt for PGDM if i get thru, its separate right?

Seniors please help

Thanks

Yaar we had enuff of beating nehind the bush, most important question,, where in mumbai can I find GOOD and afforadable hotels, internet springs up menus with offers ranging from 3k northwards.

Try and get them attested by any Gazetted Officer in your locality and not necessarily from your college authorities.

@AayushMahajan

Sir,
Is it okay if I send self-attested copies of my college marksheets? I'm out of campus and can't get them attested nw....N the deadline is pretty close

I am too in 27th feb 9AM slot from delhi

from wer can v get the score card????the score card is not available now...will the gd/pi letter suffice?the letter has the best score......

ANYONE FOR PGDM ON 10 MARCH TRAVELLING FROM DELHI ON 8th
reply soon