Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), Admission Alert for MBA and Ph.D Programmes- 2016

About Us:

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University has been promoted by Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC) to create a world class University in energy education and research with special focus on the oil and gas sector. The university has further expanded its programs to address the need for trained human reource in the domains of engineering, management and humanities. It intends to broaden the opportunities for students and professionals to develop core subject knowledge which are duly complemented by leadership training interventions, thereby helping the students to make a mark in the global arena. This objective is being further addressed through a number of specialized and well-planned undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral programs as well as intensive research projects. Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) has been established by GERMI as a Private University through the State Act enacted on 4th April, 2007.

Courses Offered:

UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
B.Tech.: Petroleum Engineering Civil Engineering Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering	BA (Hons.) BBA (Hons.) B.Com. (Hons.)

POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
MBA Marketing  Finance  Operations HRM Energy and Infrastructure M.A: Public Administration English Literature Political Science-International Relations	M.Tech. Electrical Engg. (Power Systems) Petroleum Engineering Energy Systems & Technology (Focused on Solar Energy) Nuclear Engineering Electrical Engg. (Power Systems) Mechanical Engg. (Thermal) Civil Engg. (Infrastructure Engg. & Management)

DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES
Ph.D (Research Areas): Engineering Science and Technology Management Public Policy	English Language & Literature Social Sciences Public Administration

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

PG Diploma in Petroleum Management for Executives

Eligibility: 

For MBA Programme:
MBA programme is a two-year full-time residential programme at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) under School of Petroleum Management (SPM).

SPM offers MBA programme in:

(a) Energy and Infrastructure Management

(b) General Management with specialization in:

• Financial Management
• Operations Management
• Marketing Management
• Human Resources Management

Each year is divided into three trimesters. The MBA programme includes six to eight weeks of compulsory summer training for the students.

Total number of Seats available for MBA Admission at SPM-PDPU:

Energy and Infrastructure Management: 60

General Management (with specialization in Financial Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Human Resources Management): 60

The MBA Admission Office of SPM-PDPU shall conduct the MBA Admission process for the MBA batch 2016-18.

Eligibility:

• Only Candidates who have appeared at Common Admission Test (CAT) 2015conducted by IIMs/Xavier Admission Test (XAT) 2016 conducted by XLRI,Jamshedpur are eligible to apply.
• A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate in all semesters/trimesters or equivalent CGPA, of any University incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature 2 in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956.
• The Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education.
• In case of the candidates being awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the equivalence would be based on the equivalence certified by the university institution from where they have obtained bachelor's degree.
• In case the university/ institution does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by the SPM by dividing earned CGPA with the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the quotient with 100.
• A candidate appearing for the final year semester examination of bachelor's degree or equivalent can also apply. Such candidates must have to obtain 50% marks or equivalent in aggregate of all the semesters/years.

Selection Process:

The candidates who appeared at CAT – 2015/XAT – 2016 and seek admission in the MBA Programme have to apply in the prescribed form, which is available at www.spm.pdpu.ac.in.

The candidates short listed on the basis of aggregate CAT/XAT score will be required to appear for group discussion (GD) and personal interview (PI) at SPM, PDPU or may be at other select locations (subject to minimum applications) on the specified date(s).

• Group Discussion (GD): The group discussion (GD) shall be held in a group of about 10-12 students.Students appearing at GD shall be evaluated on the set criteria.
• Written Ability Test (WAT): Students shall be required to submit a written assignment on the topic announced at the time of GD and PI.
• Personal Interview (PI): Students appearing at PI shall be evaluated on the set criteria. Relevance of work experience, wherever applicable may be assessed at this stage.

Reservations and Seat Allocation:

• Seat allocation to the various categories (SC & ST) is in accordance with the Government rules. The number of seats under each category will be posted at www.spm.pdpu.ac.in along with the short listed candidates for MBA Programme admission. Seats not filled-in under any reserved category shall be allotted to the general category.
• NRI/Management Seats: Admission to this category shall be made as per rules.

 Admission Process:

• Candidates eligible as per the clause 4.1 have to apply by sending the duly filled in application form (available at School’s website www.spm.pdpu.ac.in) along with the payment of the application fee of Rs. 1,000 (non-refundable).
• The application fee can be paid via a demand draft drawn in favour of PanditDeendayal Petroleum University, payable at Ahmedabad. The Application fee can also be deposited in the University account at Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) A/C No. 09331131003242. In this case the payment receipt must be enclosed along with the application form.
• Candidates are required to send filled application form by registered post, or through DTDC courier to reach us on or before the last date specified. For late receipt of the forms or loss of form in transit, SPM-PDPU shall not be responsible.
• The last date of receiving the application form is 22nd February, 2016.
• The information about received applications shall be put up on the School's website (www.spm.pdpu.ac.in) within one week from the last date of receiving the application form.
• Candidates short-listed on the basis of merit of CAT/XAT score will be invited for Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). This  information shall be displayed on the SPM website within one week from the last date of receiving the application form for MBA Admission.
• The GD and PI will take place for MBA programme during March 12 – 15, 2016 with an approved schedule (the GD/PI schedule will be uploaded in the School’s website).
• Candidates have to bear all expenses for attending the GD and PI.
• A candidate appearing for the GD and PI is required to report at least one hour in advance as per the schedule and register with MBA Admission Officials.
• In case a candidate is late, the MBA Admission Office may accommodate him in next session on the same day, if possible, at its sole discretion only.
• If a candidate cannot appear for GD and PI on the scheduled date due to unavoidable circumstances, his guardian may request in prior in writing to the MBA Admission Office at SPM, PDPU along with documentary evidence showing reason for inability to appear on scheduled date, and seek an alternate arrangement within the stipulated approved GD/PI schedule. The MBA Admission Office will take an appropriate decision on such request. The decision of Admission Office shall be final and binding.

Important Dates: 

For MBA:

• Last date of Receiving Application Forms: 22^nd February, 2016
• Session Begins: 20^th June, 2016

For Ph.D:

• Last Date for Application in the prescribed form Available on the Website: 7^th December, 2015