FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
PRE-ADMISSION QUERIES
Q. What is the objective of programmes offered?
A. The programmes offered help aspiring managers to become effective decision makers in their fields through up gradation of knowledge and managerial skills. The programme broadens the overall perspective of the managers so that they can become catalysts for change. It develops conceptual, interpersonal and management awareness for implementation of new structures and strategies. Improves managerial effectiveness and prepares managers for more senior positions.
Q. Are the courses PGDM / PGDITM offered by AIMA-CME recognized?
A. Yes, Distance Education Council (DEC), Govt. of India recognizes AIMA-CME for offering distance learning based programmes. In addition, AIMA PGDM and PGDITM are recognized by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, and Govt. of India.
Q. Is PGDM program is equivalent to MBA by AICTE or AIU?
A. Post Graduate Diploma in Management is approved by AICTE since 1994. It is at par with MBA in terms of Course Design & Content. However, technically PGDM & MBA are two different programs, MBA is offered by a University and PGDM is offered by Non-University Institutes. It depends on Individual Universities to consider the PGDM equivalence to MBA. Like Aligarh Muslim University considers the AIMA-PGDM equivalent to MBA.
Q. Does AIMA-CME offer any full time course or all the courses are offered through distance learning?
A.AIMA-CME does not offer any full time programme. We offer all programmes through distance learning mode only. Distance learning mode differs from correspondence in the sense that students are required to attend contact programmes (11 PCPs per subject per module for select subjects) at the local Study Centres. This activity is supplemented by comprehensive set of assignments and practical sessions as well.
Q. What are the advantages of joining AIMA-CME programme?
A.The following are the advantages of joining AIMA-CME programmes
- CME has more than 25 years of experience in management education, it was set up in 1976.
- Our Programmes are internationally accepted.
- AIMA-CME’s PGDM and PGDITM programme are approved by AICTE.
- Strong curriculum: Most industry interfaced because of AIMA’s links with business and industry.
- Distance Education Council (DEC), Govt of India Recognized
- All India reputation: AIMA is apex body of Management profession with 3000 companies as its members and 30,000 professional individual members.
- Choice of Place: 40 cities.
- Choice of Study Centre: 49 centres with many top Business Schools.
- E-Learning supplement: on-line discussion forum etc.
- Modular Structure: Certificates awarded after completion of each Module.
- Flexible teaching mode.
Modern well equipped library with online facilities available.
Q. How can I take admission to the various courses conducted by AIMA?
A. For admission to AICTE approved courses (PGDM and PGDITM) conducted by AIMA through distance learning mode, the candidate should have scored 50% in Graduation(10+2+3) or student has to appear in the MAT examination, which is held four times in a year (generally, first Sunday of February, May, September and December. Dates are advertised in the newspapers) followed by a Personal Interview round with AIMA-Panel members (Delhi/NCR) & telephonic interview for out stationed candidates. Candidate should also have completed graduation (10+2+3) from a recognized university.
For other certificate programmes the candidate must be a graduate. These certificate programmes are available in number of Management aeas. (See the list of programmes and eligibility from http://www.aima-ind.org/cme_home.aspx#prg
Q. When is the interview for admission held?
A. The admission interviews are generally begun from the month of April for July session. For the Jan session, this process starts from September-October.
For interview details/confirmation you may contact Ms. Geetika Gumber- Program Manager on 011-2464 5100/ 4312 8100 Ext No. 743 or you can write to her on pgdm@aima-ind.org
Q. What is the duration, fee & admission criterion for PG Diplomas offered by AIMA-CME?
Duration: Four modules of six months each followed by comprehensive project work. Total duration of PGDM / PGDITM is two years course work + project.
Fee: Course fee of PGDM is Rs.25, 000 only per module.
Course fee for PGDITM is Rs.22000 only per module (for new admissions wef July 2010)
Admission Criteria: Graduation (10+2+3) with 50% from a recognized University OR MAT/CAT/XAT or any other state level entrance score card for candidates interested in admission in AIMA-PGDM / PGDITM followed by Personal interview with AIMA panel members at AIMA-Lodhi Road Centre.
Q. Is it compulsory for a candidate to qualify MAT for all courses offered by AIMA?
A.MAT qualification is only required for PGDM/ PGDITM. For admission into other programmes like One-year Post Graduate Certificate programmes, and Advanced Certificate Programmes, MAT is not required.
Q. Validity of MAT Score card?
A. MAT score card is valid for a period of 1 year since the date of issue of the score card/announcement of the MAT result, e.g. Sept’10 MAT score card will be valid till Sept’11.
Q. Which PG Diplomas are offered by AIMA-CME?
A. The following DEC and AICTE approved PG Diplomas are offered by AIMA-CME
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management (PGDITM)
Q. What specializations are being offered in the PGDM programme?
A. PGDM specializations include:
- Marketing
- Finance
- Operations
- Human Resource
- Information Systems
- International Business
For more details log-on to http://www.aima-ind.org/me_PGDM.aspx
Q. What specializations are being offered in the PGDITM programme?
A. The following specializations are offered in our PGDITM Programme:
- Information Technology Systems
- Financial Systems
- Retail Systems
- Operations Systems
For more details log on to www.aima-ind.org/aima/cme/pgditm.htm
Q. Can I get some assistance for the Assignments & Examinations (Applicable for Zero Study Centers)?
A.
- Please specify your actual requirement in terms of support required for any Subject or Topic.
- Usually we would provide you additional learning material (Power point presentation-PPT, etc) which is discussed by the Faculty in their class lectures.
- Once requirement is communicated to AIMA, we may arrange on-line tutorial classes (using telephone & email etc.)
Q. Am I eligible to appear in the NET exam?
A. You need to check with the body conducting the NET examination in view of the fact that PGDM of AIMA is a Govt. approved PG Diploma (offered under Distance Learning mode) and not an MBA.
Q. Am I eligible to apply for PhD. in Management in IITs?
A. You need to check with the concerned person/authority in IITs in view of the fact that it is a Govt. approved PG Diploma (offered under Distance Learning mode) and not an MBA.
Q. Am I eligible to apply for fellowship program in management in IIM’s?
A. You need to check with the concerned person/authority in IIMs in view of the fact that it is a Govt. approved PG Diploma (offered under Distance Learning mode) and not an MBA.
Q. Am I eligible to apply for Assistant Professor in MBA Institutes as per AICTE norms?
A. You need to check with the concerned organization in view of the fact that it is a Govt. approved PG Diploma (offered under Distance Learning mode) and not an MBA.
Q. Is any certificate awarded at the end of each module?
The following Diplomas certificate is awarded in PGDM:
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Certificate in Management |
On completion of Module I |
| Advanced Certificate in Management |
On completion of Module II |
| Professional Certificate in Management |
On completion of Module III |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
On completion of Module IV + Project |
The following certificates are awarded in PGDITM
| Certificate in Information Systems |
On completion of Module I |
| Advanced Certificate in Information Systems Management |
On completion of Module II |
| Professional Certificate in IT Management |
On completion of Module III |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology & Management |
On completion of Module IV + Project |
For any kind of assistance you may please get in touch with undersigned:
Geetika Gumber
Program Manager
Ext No. 743
Email: pgdm@aima-ind.org
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