JBIM 2015

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies MMS Admission 2015

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (also referred to as JBIMS or “JB” or just Bajaj) is the Department of Management Studies of the University of Mumbai (Bombay), named after noted industrialist and philanthropist, Jamnalal Bajaj. It is known for its post-graduate management programme. Ms. Kavita Laghate is currently the director I/c of the institute.
JBIMS was established in 1965 by the University of Mumbai in collaboration with the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University.
The major objective behind the JBIMS is to evolve an indigenous model of management education in tune with the contemporary demands of both the Indian and the global environment.
JBIMS has been rated among the top 25 business schools in the Asia-Pacific region., and has also been consistently ranked among the top 10 business schools in India.

Courses Offered

A. 2 years Full Time Masters in Management Studies (MMS)

Area of Specialization

• Finance
• Marketing
• Operations
• Personnel
• Systems

B. 3 years Part Time Degree Courses

• Masters in Financial Management
• Masters in Marketing Management
• Masters in Information Management
• Masters in Human Resource Development Management

C. Doctoral Programme in Management Studies

D. 2 years Full Time Masters in Science (Finance) 

Admission Details

A. Full Time Courses Admission

Admission to this course is done through a Centralized Admission Process (CAP) conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) every year.

The process starts in January and is basically a three tier selection process of

1. Common Entrance Test (CAT, CMAT or any other entrance exam accepted by DTE)
2. Group Discussion (GD)
3. Personal Interview (PI)

CMAT is a multiple-choice objective test evaluating the aptitude of the student in various areas like verbal ability, quantitative aptitude, logic, visual reasoning, reading comprehension and data interpretation.

Test is followed by a GD and PI round which carry a significant weightage in the entire selection process.

(From the academic year 1996-1997)

The entire admission process for the MMS course is done by the DTE.

The Directorate of Technical Education,

Government of Maharashtra,

3, Mahapalika Marg,

Mumbai – 400 001 

Eligibility Criteria

In order to secure admission to first year of two-year full time MMS course, the candidate should fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

1. Passed with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate* ( 45% in case of candidates of backward class categories belonging to Maharashtra State only) in any Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities OR
2. Appeared** for the final year examination of any Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities. Such candidates can be considered for provisional admission subject to passing the Degree exam with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate* (45% in case of candidates of backward class categories belonging to Maharashtra State only).

B. Part Time Courses Admission

Admission to this course is done at the institute level through a 2 step selection process (starting October every year)

• Common Entrance Test (MH-CET)
• Group Discussion (GD)

CET is a multiple-choice objective test evaluating the aptitude of the student in various areas like verbal ability, quantitative aptitude, logic, visual reasoning, reading comprehension and data interpretation.

Test is followed by a GD round after which the candidate is finally selected.

Notification for the same is put up on the website as well as published in leading newspapers in October or November.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to secure admission to first year of three-year part time MMS course, the candidate should fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

1. Passed in any full time Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities OR
2. Passed Graduate Examination in Industrial Engineering, Mumbai and who have subsequently qualified in the GATE examination conducted by IITs AND
3. Have a minimum of 2 years of experience (supervisor or executive level). The experience should be full time experience and NOT include internships, projects, etc.

Selection Criteria

 In selecting a candidate for admission, appropriate weightage is given to the

1. scholastic record of the candidates;
2. level and nature of practical experience ; and
3. performance in the selection programme conducted by the Institute.

Documents Required

Applicants are required to submit following documents / certificates at the time of submitting the application forms -

1. Certified true copy of any other University Degree Examination
2. Certified true copy of any other University Degree an/ or Professional Diploma if any
3. Certified true copy of Practical Experience. (if the practical experience certificate is in more than one company a separate work experience certificate signed by the employer stating clearly the nature of work experience is to be submitted.)

As the screening will be done on the basis of the above information, candidates in their own interest are advised to submit full details of academic qualifications and work experience. Suitable selection programme will be used to assess the candidate’s maturity and capacity to participate in the programme effectively.

Every candidate seeking admission to any Part Time Master’s Degree Programme must submit his/her application before the last date and go through the selection process on the dates prescribed by the institute. No candidate will be permitted to join the Master’s Degree Programme unless he/she submits the application in time AND completes the selection process successfully.