The admission process and eligibility criteria for management programs (PGDM and PGPM) at SOIL Institute of Management (Manesar, Gurugram) involve a holistic, multi-stage evaluation designed to assess academic capability, leadership potential, and personal values.
For 2-Year PGDM / PGDM Business Design & Innovation:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years duration) in any discipline from a recognized university.
Minimum aggregate score of 50% marks (with a relaxation to 45% for reserved categories like SC, ST, and Pwd as per government norms).
Fresh graduates as well as candidates with professional work experience are eligible to apply. Final-year graduation students may also apply provisionally.
For 1-Year PGPM / PGPM-HR:
Requires a recognized Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks.
Work Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of full-time professional work experience is required for the accelerated PGPM track.
SOIL accepts scores from major national-level management entrance tests, including:
CAT
XAT
GMAT
CMAT
NMAT
MAT / ATMA
Online Application:
Register and fill out the detailed application form on the official SOIL website, and pay the non-refundable application fee (approx. ?2,000).
Submit academic details, entrance exam registration/scorecard information, and a Statement of Purpose (SOP).
Shortlisting:
Candidates are shortlisted based on their entrance exam scores, past academic performance (10th, 12th, and graduation), extracurricular achievements, and relevant work experience.
Design Thinking Workshop & GEPI Round:
Shortlisted applicants participate in SOIL’s comprehensive evaluation rounds, which include:
Design Thinking Workshop / Group Exercise (GE): A hands-on, collaborative session assessing problem-solving and teamwork capabilities.
SOIL Talent Appreciation Test (STAT) / Leadership Exercises: Evaluates behavioural traits, core values, and leadership potential.
Personal Interview (PI): Conducted by a panel of industry experts and senior faculty members.
Final Selection & Offer:
Final admission offers are determined via a composite evaluation matrix: Entrance Exam Scores (~35%), Academic Profile (~15%), Work Experience/Extracurriculars (~15%), and Performance in the Design Thinking Workshop & PI rounds (~35%). Successful candidates receive formal offer letters via email.
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