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Frequently Asked Questions @
Asia GSB
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• About the Post Graduate Program
1. What is the PGMP?
PGMP refers to AsiaGSB's full-time residential Post Graduate Management Program. This PGMP is a very intensive application oriented program supported by Fisher College of Business (FCOB) at the Ohio State University, USA and Distinguished faculty drawn from Top B Schools in India and Corporate World.
The program structure is designed in consultations with Faculty at FCOB, professors from IIM / IIT and also Industry practitioners.
2. What are the specializations that are offered?
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• Eligibility Criteria
1. What is the Eligibility Criteria for Admissions?
The Eligibility Criteria are -
- Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized university with min 50% aggregate marks.
- GMAT/GRE/CAT/XAT Scores
- Preferably 2 years of relevant work experience is required
- TOEFL/IELTS for International Students who have not had English as medium of education in graduation/post graduation
GMAT
- The GMAT is the Graduate Management Admission Test conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and is a globally recognized test for admission to business schools. This test is a computer adaptive standardized test in mathematics and the English language for measuring aptitude to succeed academically.
For more information on GMAT please visit their official web site http://www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT
- Normally it takes 2-3 weeks for the official GMAT score to reach us. Therefore, we strongly recommend that applicants plan and book the GMAT test dates well in advance.
- Currently a GMAT score is valid for 5 years.
- If you submit more than one GMAT score, the higher score will be considered
GRE
- The Graduate Record Examination or GRE is a commercially-run standardized test that is an admission requirement for many graduate schools in many English-speaking countries. GRE Exam is administered by Educational Testing Service (or ETS)
- GRE Scores are valid for 5 years
CAT
- CAT is an entrance exam held annually for admission to the Post-graduate and Fellow Programs in management courses. This is a written examination organized by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM). For more information, please visit http://www.catiim.in/faq.html XAT
- This test is conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur. For more details, please visit http://www.xlri.edu/xat_instructions.php
TOEFL
- TOEFL test must be taken by applicants whose native language is not English. Please visit their official web site www.toefl.org or write to toefl@ets.org
- You may waive the TOEFL if you have earned an undergraduate or master's degree in an English-speaking country or from an institution in which English is the language of instruction. To waive the TOEFL, you must include a letter requesting the waiver in your application AND have it documented that your medium of education was English.
- TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years
IELTS
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. To know more about IELTS please visit their official website http://www.ielts.org
2. Do I need 16 years of education?
You must have 15/16years of education (10+2+3/4) with preferably 2 years of work experience. Students who have passed through correspondence education in graduation also can apply provided it is from a recognized university.
3. Does fulfillment of all eligibility criteria guarantee admission?
Final selection of the candidate is based on a comprehensive and holistic review of the profile, which includes academic background, professional achievements, verification of all supporting documents and personal interview.
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• Application Process
1. Where can I obtain the Application Forms?
2. What is the checklist of items for Application?
- Grade Sheets
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Two passport size photos
- Standardized Test Scores
- Statement of Purpose
- Application Fee
- Supplemental Materials
3. What is the Application Fee?
Rs 1000/-
4. How do I know about application status?
After receiving the application, the application is processed by the Admissions Committee. On receipt of the filled in forms and requisite documents, the application is processed and candidates are called by phone and email is sent at the earliest for Personal Interview.
5. Can I re-apply?
Yes, all candidates who have applied in the earlier year are eligible to apply.
6. What is the Personal Interview?
As a part of the admission process, all short listed candidates will be interviewed. There is no Group Discussion.
7. If I am unable to come to the campus, how will I be interviewed?
You will be interviewed by telephone. We will call you from the campus to schedule the interview date and time with our interview panel. We will also be conducting Interviews at select locations in India - the students will be intimated beforehand about the Interview schedule.
8. What is the selection procedure?
Admission is offered to the applicants after taking a holistic review of candidature. This would include the GMAT/GRE/CAT/XAT/TOEFL scores, academic background, professional achievements, references, and Personal Interview.
9. How do I confirm my acceptance to the Program?
You can accept the offer by remitting a refundable admission fee of Rs. 30,000 within the deadline. We will assume your non-acceptance if the amount is not paid within 7 days of receiving the offer letter.
10. Is the admission fee part of the tuition fee?
Yes, the admission fee is part of the tuition fee
11. Joining Instructions
At the time of joining, you will be required to bring all necessary documents which will be verified for authenticity. A Joining Instruction booklet and orientation will be given before program commencement.
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• Fees and Financial Aid
1. What does the Program Fee cover?
Program fee covers
- Accommodation for single and family accommodation (there is an additional charge for family accommodation)
- Fee covers a laptop per student
- Standard meal plan for single candidates with an additional charge for families.
- One main text book per person for core/elective courses
- Transport from Hostel to campus
- Internet facility at Hostel
- Internship support
(For more details please see Fee Structure)
The Program fee does not cover the following
Electricity, gas and water at the hostel
Airfare, food and accommodation for internship in the United States of America
2. Do you provide financial loans?
We do not provide financial assistance to students, however our students have been sanctioned education loans by Credila, Punjab National Bank, Central Bank of India and Dena Bank; however sanction of loan is sole discretion of Banks.
3. Do you give tuition waivers?
We provide merit-based and need-based waivers of the tuition fee. Details of these waivers will be informed in the admission offer wherever applicable. The applicant has to give a request at the time of application with relevant details to be eligible for tuition waiver.
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• International Immersion Program in the USA
1. Is there an International Immersion program at AsiaGSB?
AsiaGSB has a 8 weeks International Immersion Program in USA. Students will be given exposure to companies in the United States where they will be required to work on a structured project suiting the specialization of students.
2. Is there an alternative if I am unable to go to the USA?
International Immersion program is an integral part of curriculum and students are encouraged to participate in US Internship.
3. What option do I have if I am rejected in the interview at the American Consulate?
In case you are rejected, you may reapply with proper documentation. In unavoidable circumstances where student is rejected again, AsiaGSB will facilitate an internship in India.
4. How is field study different from International Immersion Program?
About eight weeks Indian Internship is arranged in top notch MNCs in India to provide hands on exposure to students in Indian setting. Learnings from Indian Internship develop a synergy between two Internships. Students also get an opportunity to present their cases for PPOs in these companies.
5. What is Social Practicum?
Students will work for about 4 weeks with NGOs and Community Development organizations to understand, participate in social issues and deeply engage in evolving a managerial approach towards sustainable development of society. This is optional and students may engage themselves even after completing the program.
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• Placements
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• Credentials
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• Reservations
1. Do you have any quotas for NRI'S/SC/ST/BC?
AsiaGSB does not have any such quota so far. ITM Group as a whole does not believe in any kind of Donations as well. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
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• Faculty
1. What is the role of Faculty?
The affiliation between the two world-class institutions brings real-time global exposure to your experience. Fisher Faculty teach core courses and electives at AsiaGSB campus. With AsiaGSB faculty, the pedagogy is enhanced by a mix of case studies, business simulations, interactive exercises, one-on-one interaction, skills-based methods, and multimedia cases that takes learning beyond the classroom. We also bring distinguished professors and industry experts as visiting faculty to broaden the knowledge horizon of students.
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• Infrastructure
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• Miscellaneous
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