Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM), Pune – Application/Admission Process

Application Process:

• Application Form: Candidates must fill out the common application form available on the official website of Sri Balaji University. The application fee is INR 1,000, payable online via credit or debit card. If applying for the Sri Balaji Entrance Screening Test (SBEST), an additional fee of INR 490 is required.
• Eligibility Criteria: Applicants should be graduates from a UGC-recognized university with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Final year students can also apply, provided they meet the minimum score requirements.
• Entrance Exams: Candidates must have taken one of the accepted national-level entrance exams: MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, MHT CET. Those without valid scores can opt for the SBEST.

Submission Deadline: The last date to submit applications is February 18, 2024.

Selection Process:

• Shortlisting: After submitting the application, candidates will be shortlisted based on their entrance exam scores, which account for 35% of the selection criteria.
• Group Discussion (GD): Shortlisted candidates will participate in a GD, which carries a weightage of 35% in the final selection process.
• Personal Interview (PI): Following the GD, candidates will undergo a personal interview that accounts for 30% of the selection criteria. An essay writing round may also be included as part of this process.
• Final Merit List: The final merit list will be compiled based on the cumulative performance in the entrance exam, GD, and PI. Candidates are considered for their preferred course based on their application priorities

Required Documents: Candidates must prepare to submit several documents during the interview stage, including:

• Class 10 and Class 12 Mark Sheets
• Graduation Mark Sheet
• Aadhar Card or PAN Card
• Entrance Exam Score Card (CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAH-CET)
• Migration Certificate
• Passport-sized photographs