MBE, Deptt. of Business Economics, DU [2012-14] Admissions

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About MBE In 1973, the Department of Business Economics under University of Delhi,pioneered the Masters Program in Business Economics, MBE. Since then the Department has become a centre of excellence, imparting quality education to the stud…

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About MBE

In 1973, the Department of Business Economics under University of Delhi,pioneered the Masters Program in Business Economics, MBE. Since then the Department has become a centre of excellence, imparting quality education to the students. The eclectic blend of faculty, academicians, researchers and professionals drawn from India and abroad, with their vast pool of managerial expertise distinguishes the Department from others and gives it an exalted stature. Today, it boasts of an illustrious alumni base of over a thousand individuals who have made their mark in various capacities in the corporate world as well as in the academia. Other than MBE, which is the Department's flagship course, it also administers the Bachelors, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs in this discipline and has also initiated the same programs for many other universities.

Admission Procedure:

CAT Results will be used for shortlisting candidates. So a candidate has to appear for the Common Admission Test(CAT) conducted by the IIMs. (IIMs have no role in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme.)

Eligibility Condition:

Graduates (Under 10+2+3) in any discipline, with at least 50% ( Minimum 45% for SC/ST) marks in Graduation from the University of Delhi or any other University recognized as equivalent thereto with Maths/Business Maths at class XII level. Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor's Degree examination in 2012 can also apply.

Intake:

The intake of the course is 82 students inclusive of all the reservations.

Why MBE ?
  1. Course is tailored on the similar patterns of the program at Harvard Business School
  2. excellent faculty-mostly all have done PhDs
  3. recognition from Delhi University
  4. student community is very talented and comes from various backgrounds
  5. apart from the academic front, we all participate in seminars, business plan competitions and other social events
  6. one of the unique course which offers Econometrics

Some Important dates and links-
Sale of CAT Vouchers :
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 - Saturday, 1 October 2011

Registration for CAT 2011 :
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 - Tuesday, 4 October 2011

CAT Test Dates :
Saturday, 22 October 2011 - Friday, 18 November 2011

CAT Result :
Wednesday 11 January 2012

Forms Sale :10th Oct to 12th Dec 2011

Where are forms available- campus or online or through postage

Campus- Room no 229,Arts Faculty Building,South Campus
Online- On line Admission for MBE
Through draft- The Admission Coordinator, Room no 229,Arts Faculty Building,university of Delhi South Campus,Benito Juarez Road,New Delhi- 110021
Cost - Rs1800(Rs 900 for SC/ST candidates) for both programmes(MBE and MFC) and Rs.1100(Rs600 for SC/ST candiate) for single programme


Do check the website for batch profile and other information-
Master of Business Economics | Home
If you have anything to ask, do post here. All the best for CAT 2011.

Vishal Anand
Corporate Communications Cell,
Masters in Business Economics, Department of Business Economics,
University of Delhi
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heard dat DFS started taking CAT last yr only....wts the cut off for MBE n MFC?? i am an engineer.am i eligible for mfc??? wts the average package and Reservation policy for DU n Non DU students???

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Dj4u Says
heard dat DFS started taking CAT last yr only....wts the cut off for MBE n MFC?? i am an engineer.am i eligible for mfc??? wts the average package and Reservation policy for DU n Non DU students???


DFS having MFC course and MBE both started taking CAT score from last year... I have least idea about the cut off for MFC. For MBE, the cut-off was in the range of 88-90%ile for the last year... However, it may rise this year as it started taking CAT score for the first time last year... Yes, you are eligible for MFC... Average package can be seen from our website Master of Business Economics | Home There is no reservation in case of DU and Non DU students... We have a good mixture of students from all part of the country...
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Dj4u Says
heard dat DFS started taking CAT last yr only....wts the cut off for MBE n MFC?? i am an engineer.am i eligible for mfc??? wts the average package and Reservation policy for DU n Non DU students???


Yes both the Department of Financial Studies and the Department of Business Ecpnomics ( DBE ) started taking CAT scores from last year . Yes , you are indeed eligible for MFC . For more information on the placement figures , reservation policy for DU and Non DU students , Curriculum structure you can go through Master of Business Economics | Home . All the best for CAT 2011

Rohit Chaddha
MBE 2011-13
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Dj4u Says
heard dat DFS started taking CAT last yr only....wts the cut off for MBE n MFC?? i am an engineer.am i eligible for mfc??? wts the average package and Reservation policy for DU n Non DU students???


Well I am in no position whatsoever to comment on the cut off's for MFC last year . However , here at MBE the average CAT percentile of General Category students is in the range of 90 to 95 , with the highest CAT Percentile being 99.54 . With this being the 2nd year of MBE taking CAT Scores the cut off's are fixed at a minimum of 90 percentile . However , a score of about 93 percentile should fetch you atleast a call .
Rohit Chaddha
MBE 2011-13
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Criterion For Shortlisting For GD/PI

  1. Candidates from General category should have at least 90 percentile in CAT to be shortlisted for GD/PI.
  2. Sectional cutoffs in CAT percentile results would be further applied for short-listing General Category candidates for GD/PI
  3. Short-listing will be done on the basis of candidates' CAT percentile and marks scored in Class X and Class XII Examinations.
  4. Candidates with the following undergraduate degrees will receive extra weightage:

  1. B.A. (Hons) (Business Economics)
  2. B.A. (Hons) (Economics)
  3. B.Com (Hons)
  4. BBS and
  5. BFIA

The following weightage system will be followed for short-listing for GD/PI:

  1. CAT percentile Weightage - 75%
  2. Marks obtained in Class X - Weightage - 10%
  3. Marks obtained in Class XII - Weightage - 10%
  4. Marks obtained in Mathematics/Business Mathematics in Class XII Examination - Weightage - 2.5%
  5. Candidates with the above mentioned Graduate Degrees - Weightage - 2.5%
  6. The short listed candidates shall be called for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI)

Criterion For Final Selection

Final selection will be based on CAT scores, Marks scored in GD and PI, and Marks scored in Class X and Class XII Examinations.

The following weightage- system will be followed for short-listing for final selections:

  1. CAT Score - Weightage - 60%
  2. Marks obtained in Class X - Weightage - 5%
  3. Marks obtained in Class XII - Weightage - 5%
  4. Marks obtained in Group Discussion - Weightage - 10%
  5. Marks obtained in Personal Interview - Weightage - 20%

Please Note:

  1. The GD process will be common for all students applying for MBE and MFC programmes, while the PI will be held separately for each Programme.
  2. Candidates called for Group Interview and interview shall bear travel and other incidental expenses themselves. In all cases, the decision of the Admission Committee shall be final.

How To Apply

The candidates can apply online at:
Master of Business Economics | Home
Also, they can buy Admission Brochures at a price of Rs. 1,000 (for SC/ST/PC at Rs. 500) for one programme , and Rs. 1,700 (for SC/ST at Rs. 800) for two programmes from Department of Business Economics, Room No. 229, University of Delhi, South Campus, Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi 110021. The application form duly completed can be submitted here latest by December, 12, 2011. ( Forms will not be accepted on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays).

The Admission brochure can be requested through post by sending a Demand Draft in favour of "Director, University of Delhi South Campus" payable at New Delhi of Rs. 1800/- (Rs. 900/- for SC/ST/PC) for two programmes and Rs. 1100/- (Rs. 600/- for SC/ST/PC) for a single programme.

Age Requirements

The candidate should be a minimum of 20 years on 1st October in the year in which admission is sought.

Fee Payable

At present students selected to the MBE Programme are required to pay Annual Fees of Rs. 12,361/- at the time of admission. Foreign students would have to pay Annual fees as per university rules. The Fee structure may be revised from time to time by the University.

If you have anything to ask, do post here. All the best for CAT 2011.

Dijo John
Corporate Communications Cell,
Masters in Business Economics, Department of Business Economics,
University of Delhi
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Guys pour in your queries about MBE we would be happy to help you

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For those of you who are skeptical enough to consider MBE as their career option .Then look at the placement stats and the overall ROI that this course offers

and above all the DU tag is the enough in itself
Master of Business Economics | why MBE?

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For those of you who are skeptical enough to consider MBE as their career option .Then look at the placement stats and the overall ROI that this course offers

and above all the DU tag is the enough in itself
Master of Business Economics | why MBE?




Are engineers eligible for MBE as in the previous posts it was mention (10+2+3) ?

Apart from that 2.5% weightage to other degrees.....is there any discrimination done with engineers ?

One personal ques too..... Can engineer sustain in that course ?
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Hi,
Thanks for opening the thread. Here go my queries :-

Can you shed some light on the kind of companies that visit MBE for Final and Summer Placements and elaborate on the profiles offered by them?

Also I've heard that batches of both, DFS and MBE comprise of mainly Commerce stream student that too from DU. Is that true? Also can you share the strength of the current MBE batch?

Thanks in Advance.

P.S. For DFS queries aspirants may visit http://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/mfc-deptt-of-financial-studies-dfs-du-2012-14-admissions-25071841

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Are engineers eligible for MBE as in the previous posts it was mention (10+2+3) ?

Apart from that 2.5% weightage to other degrees.....is there any discrimination done with engineers ?

One personal ques too..... Can engineer sustain in that course ?


Yes, engineers are eligible.
No other discrimination is done. A very large portion of our batch is made up of engineers.
They do way more than merely sustain. Most of them thrive here.
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Moderators are requested to move this thread to the "CAT and Related Discussions" section.

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Hi,
Thanks for opening the thread. Here go my queries :-

Can you shed some light on the kind of companies that visit MBE for Final and Summer Placements and elaborate on the profiles offered by them?

Also I've heard that batches of both, DFS and MBE comprise of mainly Commerce stream student that too from DU. Is that true? Also can you share the strength of the current MBE batch?

Thanks in Advance.

P.S. For DFS queries aspirants may visit http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/cat-and-related-discussion/ 71841-mfc-deptt-financial-studies-dfs.html


Well Manisha , as far as the companies visiting campus for recruitment purposes are concerned , we manage to attract a large variety of companies - from all sectors be it FMCG'S ,Manufacturing giants , Banking Corporations , Consultancy firms for both Summer Internships and for Final Placements . The kind of profiles offered varies a lot - Having a relatively small batch , our USP is that the student is placed in an organisation for a profile of his/her choice . Business Analytics and Market Research is however our core competency area from which we are able to attract the maximum number of companies . However for more information on the placement figures and for the companies visiting campus , do go through our website - Master of Business Economics | Home

Well I am totally clueless about the number of commerce students at MFC , however here at MBE we have an extremely varied batch . The current batch consists of about close to 50% students from the Commerce background , infact here at MBE we have students doing there MBE after their MBA and MTech's , so it is totally a MYTH that the batch at MBE is dominated by Commerce students .
I hope I answered both your questions , All the best for CAT 2011

Rohit Chaddha
MBE 2011-13
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Hiii.. I read the criteria of selection.

I could not understand why in the form the institute is asking for work experience, if it does not have any weightage.

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Are engineers eligible for MBE as in the previous posts it was mention (10+2+3) ?

Apart from that 2.5% weightage to other degrees.....is there any discrimination done with engineers ?

One personal ques too..... Can engineer sustain in that course ?

thanks alot for asking your query first mate

well answering your first question engineers are very much eligible for the course .considering that the onus is towards analytics and economics the engineers are natural choice for their good analytical abilities.Infact in our batch and our seniors engineers are well above 50% so dont have any doubt regarding non acceptance of engineers
regarding your second question there is no discrimination as such towards engineers basically what the faculty members have the idea is that the concepts and twist and turns would be better understandable by person having previous background of economics but consider this also in seniors and in previous batches engineers were the toppers(this was in reply to the question that can engineers can sustain the course?) take care mate bbye
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Hiii.. I read the criteria of selection.

I could not understand why in the form the institute is asking for work experience, if it does not have any weightage.


this is a mandatory requirement as far as the form is concerned as it was the criteria that the faculty members decided
moreover if its not imp then y to worry for freshers u can leave it balnk and be happy
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Hiii.. I read the criteria of selection.

I could not understand why in the form the institute is asking for work experience, if it does not have any weightage.


It is simple formality dude, if you don't have work ex. you just need to leave it blank. Apart from that, here at MBE obviously there is no explicit weight age to this, but we lot many with them in batch...

So, it is obvious that it helps to gain score in interview but we have large chunk of freshers too, just don't worry so much, with or without experience you qualify to apply. Just do your best.

And a 'TAKE AWAY' for you, more experienced batch fetch better placements. And ours is an aspiring institute like any other. So, it is always good to have experienced people in batch although there may be no weight age. So, there you go
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Hi Seniors,

I have two questions..
1. Does the MFC and MBE have seperate GD/PI or it wiil be the same ??
2. Can u throw some light on placements offered(Max Min. and Avg packages)

Thanks in advance !!

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Hi Seniors,

I have two questions..
1. Does the MFC and MBE have seperate GD/PI or it wiil be the same ??
2. Can u throw some light on placements offered(Max Min. and Avg packages)

Thanks in advance !!

both MFC and MBE have separate GD/PI sessions both issue their respective dates.The panelists would be also be different.Its basically that both the departments initiate their processes individually and independently

regarding the your second question its already been answered in previous posts
take care mate