1. What are the courses offered by Manipal Institute of Management?
Manipal Institute of Management offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) course of 2 years duration.
2. Are the courses offered by the Manipal Institute of Management recognised?
Manipal Institute of Management is a constituent institute of Manipal University. The university is established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 vide notification #F9-8/89-U.3 dated 1/6/1993 of the Government of India. The MBA programme of MIM is recognised by the AICTE.
3. What are the minimum requirements for applying for a MBA?
Admission to the Master of Business Administration Course is open to all students who have acquired a Bachelor’s degree of minimum three year’s duration, recognised by Manipal University. Those who score 50 percent aggregate marks in a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university are eligible to apply for the programme.
4. Are marks of the qualifying exams considered for MBA admission?
Yes. In addition to the marks of the qualifying examination, the score in the All India Management Aptitude Test (conducted by AIMA) and the scores in group discussion and personal interviews conducted by the Institute are considered.
5. Can I apply to Manipal University before getting the result of qualifying exams?
Yes, the marks card of the final qualifying examination must be submitted on or before the last date for courses where the admissions are on the basis of marks. For all other courses, the proof of having passed the qualifying examination with requisite marks is to be submitted at the time of counselling/ admission.
6. When is the last date for submitting the application forms to Manipal University?
The last date for submission of the application forms will be displayed on the website.
7. What is the total approximate expenditure for MBA?
For information on fees, CLICK HERE.
8. Can I obtain my application by post?
The application material can be purchased from Manipal University Admissions office by writing to the following address and enclosing a request along with a Demand Draft for Rs. 500 drawn in the name of Manipal University made payable at Manipal or Udupi.
Director, Admissions
Manipal University
Manipal-576104
Phone No.: 91-0820-2571978
E-mail: admissions@manipal.edu
9. Can I apply after the last date for submission of the application has passed?
No application will be entertained after the last date for submission.
10. Do I need to come down to Manipal for receiving/ submitting the application form?
No, the application can be obtained by post/ banks and can be submitted through post. CLICK HERE for details.
11. Where can I get the prospectus and application forms?
The application material can be obtained from the Director, Admissions, at Manipal University. The application material is also available online and also sold through various branches of State Bank of India. CLICK HERE for details.
12. When will the result of the entrance test be announced and how will I come to know about it?
The dates of the results will be mentioned under respected course details. All results will be published on the notice board of Manipal University and also on our website. Candidates can also find out their results by calling the admission office telephone numbers.
13. How can I reach Manipal?
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14. Will I get hostel/ hotel accommodation?
Candidates coming for counselling and admission must make their own arrangements for stay. There are plenty of hotels available in Manipal and Udupi. Candidates can log into www.udupipages.com for more details. Candidates admitted are provided hostels subject to availability.
15. Can I depute someone as nominee for counselling if I am not in a position to travel/ come down?
Yes, the authorised representative must carry the proper authorisation, fees and all the original documents required for admission.
16. Do I need to pay the admission/ tuition fee at the time of counselling/ admission?
Yes, the fee is to be paid on the day of counselling/ admission. CLICK HERE for details.
17. Is there any facility for payment of fees in instalments?
No, the entire first year fees is to be paid on the day of counselling/ admission and subsequent fees on the dates to be notified.
18. Is there a capitation fee?
No, candidates need to pay only the fees mentioned in the prospectus.
19. Who can apply under/ for the foreign/ NRI quota?
Foreign nationals or Non Resident Indians or Indian nationals supported by NRI relatives can apply under the Foreign/NRI category.
20. Is there any management/ reservation/ donation quota?
All admissions are strictly on merit and we don’t have management quota, reserved/ donation seats or payment seats of any kind.
21. What about placement after completion of course?
Manipal Institute of Management has an excellent placement cell.
22. Are there any extracurricular activities avenues promoted/ facility available at Manipal University where I can improve upon my skills?
The students have opportunities to participate in various cultural and sports events organised by the university and institute. The students are also motivated to participate in conferences, paper presentations and business plan competitions at the national level. Students can be the member of various committees such as literary, event management, sports, cultural and alumni and participate in institutional activities.
23. Will I get total refund, if I withdraw my admission?
Refund is done as per the refund rules. CLICK HERE for details.
24. In whose favour should the demand draft (DD) be made, where should it be drawn and in which bank should it be made?
DD should be made in favour of ‘Manipal University’ payable at Manipal or Udupi or Bangalore. DD can be made from any nationalised banks.
25. What are the documents required while attending the counselling?
During counselling all the candidates are required to produce the original and two sets of photocopies of all the documents. CLICK HERE for details.
26. Can I take back the original documents?
Request for the withdrawals of the original documents submitted can be made only for genuine reasons by executing a bank guarantee in the format prescribed by the Admission Office.