Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida Admission Process

  Greater Noida   AICTE, NBA, NAAC, AIU   ESTD 1988
  Greater Noida   AICTE, NBA, NAAC, AIU   ESTD 1988

Admission

BIMTECH Admission 2024

BIMTECH course admissions for the PGDM program 2024 batch is now open, and the application deadline is December 31, 2023. Prospective candidates can complete their registration on the official website. The CAT 2023 results are anticipated to be published in January 2024. Additionally, registration for XAT 2024 is currently underway, with the application deadline set for December 10, 2023, and the exam scheduled for January 7, 2024.

BIMTECH follows a comprehensive admission process that considers several entrance exams, including CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, and GMAT. The expected cutoff for admission to the PGDM program is 75 for CAT, XAT, and GMAT, and 95 for CMAT.

The BIMTECH course admissions process consists of four stages. In the first stage, candidates need to register on the official website. In the second stage, candidates are shortlisted based on their profile and called for a Personal Interview (PI) and Document Verification. In the third stage, BIMTECH releases another interview shortlist based on the best percentiles achieved in exams such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, and MAT. Finally, in the last stage, BIMTECH publishes the final merit list based on the candidate’s overall performance in entrance exam scores, PI, past academic performance, and work experience.

Stage Details
Round 1 Application Apply Online on the Website and Submit the Application Fee of INR 2000
Profile Based shortlisting + Personal Interview Candidates will be shortlisted based on their profile and academic scores
Round 2 Application  Apply Online on the Website and Submit the Application Fee of INR 2000
Exam Based shortlisting + Personal Interview Candidates will be Shortlisted based on their best available score.
Declaration of Final Selection List Check website for the Final Merit List. Submit the Fees and Confirm your Seat.

In addition to the PGDM program, BIMTECH offers various other courses including PGDM in International Business (IB), PGDM in Insurance Business Management (IBM), PGDM in Retail Management (RM), FPM, EFPM, and PGDM Executive for working professionals. The PGDM program has a total of 336 seats available, while each of the PGDM IB, PGDM IBM, and PGDM RM programs has 60 seats.

BIMTECH course admissions to the FPM and EFPM doctoral programs is determined through Personal Interviews and Presentations where candidates present their research proposals. Work experience is also a crucial factor for BIMTECH course admissions for EFPM.

Among all the programs, 85% of seats are filled by candidates from the General category based on merit. 5% of seats are allocated for candidates from the ESCS category. The remaining 10% of seats are reserved for Corporates/NRI sponsored and NRI students.

BIMTECH Important Dates 2024

Below are the key dates for BIMTECH Admission 2024. Admission to BIMTECH is granted based on merit in the CAT examination, followed by a Personal Interview round, Extempore, and Psychometric Test. International students are admitted based on merit in the GMAT examination.

PGDM
Events Dates
Last Date to Apply December 31, 2023 
Phase 2 PI Online: March 9 – March 15, 2024 (Tentative)
Offline: March 16 – March 21, 2024 (Tentative)
Declaration of Final selection list March 2024 (Tentative)
Commencement of Classes June 15, 2024 (Tentative)
FPM / EFPM
Events Dates (Tentative)
Online Application Opens January 21, 2024
Last Date to Apply April 15, 2024
Selection Process May 01 – 05, 2024
Declaration of Results  May 10, 2024
Last Date for Fee Payment  May 17, 2024
Commencement of Classes July 15, 2024

BIMTECH Accepted Entrance Exams 2024

The Institute considers multiple entrance exams for BIMTECH course admissions. Here are the details:

Course Name Accepted Entrance Exams
PGDM, PGDM (IB) CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT
PGDM (IBM), PGDM (RM) CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT
FPM / EFPM No entrance exams required

BIMTECH Admission Process 2024

The admission process at BIMTECH consists of three stages. The selection process includes the following steps:

Step 1 – Application

To apply for admission to the PGDM programs at BIMTECH, candidates need to complete the online application form available on the official website, www.bimtech.ac.in. The application fee of Rs. 2000/- can be paid online using a Credit or Debit Card.

Step 2 – Selection Process, Call for Personal Interview, and Document Verification

Applicants are shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) based on their overall scores in CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT percentile. BIMTECH conducts the selection process in two stages to avoid overlapping with other B-Schools. The first round of selection takes place after the third week of December 2022, and the second round is conducted after the declaration of CAT/XAT results in the second week of February 2024 for candidates who meet the minimum cut-off percentile.

Document Verification: Candidates are required to submit self-attested photocopies of the following documents:

  • Class 10th Mark Sheet
  • Class 12th Mark Sheet
  • Graduation Mark Sheets (all years/semesters)
  • CAT/GMAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT Scorecard (whichever is applicable)
  • Work Experience Certificate (if applicable) from a registered company with a turnover of Rs. 50 Crores or more in the preceding financial year (2022-23). The work experience should be in an executive or supervisory role for a minimum of one year.
  • Corporate Sponsorship Certificate (if applicable)
  • NRI/NRI Sponsorship Documents (if applicable) as prescribed
  • Domicile Certificate from Competent Authority (if applicable)
  • Proof of Nationality for International students

Step 3 – Declaration of Final Selection List

The final selection list is prepared by considering the following factors:

  • Past Academic Performance
  • Entrance Test Scores (CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT)
  • Performance in the Personal Interview
  • Work Experience (if applicable)
  • Other applicable parameters, as per the weightage table.

BIMTECH PGDM Admission 2024

BIMTECH offers a 2-year fully residential program in PGDM, PGDM in International Business (IB), PGDM in Insurance Business Management (IBM), and PGDM in Retail Management (RM). The program fee is INR 14 Lakhs for PGDM and PGDM (IB), while for PGDM (IBM) and PGDM (RM), it is INR 12 Lakhs.

BIMTECH Admission Criteria:

Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks (10+2+3 pattern) are eligible to apply for the programs.

BIMTECH Admission Criteria for Selection

Round 1: Unique Profile Based Selection for Early Applicants

Candidates applying for the PGDM 2024 program at BIMTECH have the opportunity to be shortlisted early based on their profile for the Personal Interview (PI) in December 2022, provided they apply by the last date for the first round. By participating in the early PI sessions, candidates may secure their seat at BIMTECH Greater Noida even before the release of their MBA entrance exam results. However, the final merit will still be based on the same weightage of 35% for entrance exams.

Candidates in the Early Round will be shortlisted based on their academic consistency, past performance, and/or relevant work experience (if any) that contributes to classroom learning. The PI round will take place in the third week of December.

Round 2:

Candidates are selected for the programs based on their Entrance Exam Score (CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, or MAT), followed by a Personal Interview. Applicants can submit more than one entrance test score, and BIMTECH will consider the best test score for shortlisting.

BIMTECH PGDM Weightage for Final Selection

BIMTECH allocates 35% weightage to the percentiles achieved in exams such as CAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, and MAT. The highest percentile among all the test scores submitted by the candidate will be taken into consideration for admission to the PGDM courses. Additionally, 30% weightage is given to the performance in the Personal Interview. Here is a detailed breakdown of the weightages assigned to different parameters for BIMTECH course admissions for MBA:

BIMTECH Admission Criteria for Selection

Weightage – Merit / ESCS / International Students Category Weightage – NRI / Sponsored Categories / Supernumerary Seats
Personal Interview 30% 45%
CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT Percentile 35% NA
Past Academic Performance 10% 20%
Additional weightage for candidates with Engineering, Maths and Statistics background 5% 10%
Work Experience 7% 10%
Regional – Other than UP & NCR Region 3% 5%
ESCS Category – Minority Communities/SC/ST/OBC/EWS 5% 5%
Gender (Female Candidates Only) 5% 5%

Candidates who have worked in an executive or supervisory role for a minimum of one year as of January 31, 2024, will be eligible for the Work Experience weightage. It is necessary to provide valid proof of residence for Regional Weightage consideration. For ESCS (EWS / SC / ST / OBC / Minority Communities – Muslim / Sikh / Christian / Buddhist / Parsi / Jain) weightage, candidates must submit a relevant certificate issued by a competent authority.

BIMTECH PGDM Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

Course CAT XAT CMAT GMAT MAT
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) 75 75 95 72.5
Post Graduate Diploma in Management in International Business (PGDM IB) 67.5 67.5 90 67.5
Post Graduate Diploma in Management in Insurance Business Management (PGDM IBM) 60 60 60 70 70
Post Graduate Diploma in Management in Retail Management (PGDM RM) 60 60 60 70 70

BIMTECH FPM & EFPM Admission 2024

BIMTECH provides doctoral level programs, namely the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) and the Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM). The duration of these courses is 18 months. The maximum age limit for EFPM candidates is 50 years, while for FPM candidates it is 45 years. Classes for the coursework are conducted on weekends.

FPM students are eligible for a scholarship of INR 35,000 in the first year, INR 37,500 in the second year, and INR 40,000 in the third and fourth years.

BIMTECH Admission Criteria for FPM & EFPM:

To be eligible for the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) and Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) at BIMTECH, candidates must meet the following BIMTECH Admission Criteria:

  1. Master’s Degree or Equivalent: Candidates should hold a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Engineering and Technology, Management, Economics, Social Science, Commerce, or Humanities with a minimum of 60% marks. The degree should be recognised by AICTE/AIU, along with a Bachelor’s degree.

  2. Professional Qualifications: Candidates who have completed CA/CS/ICWA with 50% marks, along with a B.Com degree, are also eligible.

  3. Integrated Master’s Degree: Candidates who have completed a five-year integrated Master’s degree program in Engineering and Technology, Management, Economics, Social Science, Commerce, or Humanities with a minimum of 60% marks after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent, are eligible.

  4. Work Experience: For EFPM candidates, a minimum of 5 years of work experience in managerial/executive or teaching roles is required.

Selection Criteria for BIMTECH FPM & EFPM:

The final selection for the FPM and EFPM programs at BIMTECH is based on the candidate’s overall performance in the presentation of their research proposal, followed by a personal interview. Candidates are selected based on merit.

BIMTECH FPM & EFPM Admission Process

Candidates who wish to apply for the FPM & EFPM program must complete an online application form available at www.bimtech.ac.in. The application form fee is INR 2000, which is non-refundable.

During Step 4 of the application process, candidates are required to upload the necessary documents, including their research proposal.