Stage 1: Evaluation and Shortlisting

In this stage, applicants are evaluated based on various parameters to derive a composite score for shortlisting. The parameters and their respective weightages are as follows:

• Performance in CAT: 70%
• Gender Diversity: 10%
• Work Experience: 7%
• Performance in Class XII (or equivalent): 5%
• Performance in Graduation Degree: 5%
• Possession of Postgraduate Degree: 3%

Calculation of Composite Score in Stage 1

1. Performance in CAT:

• Marks scored = 70 * (Candidate’s marks in CAT / Total marks in CAT)

1. Work Experience:

• Marks awarded based on work experience using a specified scheme.

1. Performance in Class XII (or equivalent):

• Marks calculated based on a formula considering the percentage of marks scored and a predetermined parameter ‘a’.

1. Performance in Graduation Degree:

• Marks calculated based on a specified scheme considering the percentage of marks obtained in graduation.

Tie-Breaking Rules in Stage 1

In case of a tie in the composite score, tie-breaking is done based on:

• Higher CAT score
• Higher composite score in Performance in Graduation Degree
• Higher composite score in Performance in Class XII (or equivalent)

Stage 2: Final Selection

Shortlisted candidates from Stage 1 proceed to Stage 2, which involves a personal interview. The final selection is based on the following parameters:

• Performance in CAT: 40%
• Performance in Personal Interview: 40%
• Work Experience: 10%
• Performance in Graduation Degree: 10%

Calculation of Composite Score in Stage 2

1. Performance in CAT:

• Marks scored = 40 * (Candidate’s marks in CAT / Total marks in CAT)

1. Performance in Personal Interview:

• Marks based on performance in the personal interview, accounting for 40% of the composite score.

1. Work Experience:

• Marks awarded based on work experience using a specified scheme.

1. Performance in Graduation Degree:

• Marks calculated based on a specified scheme considering the percentage of marks obtained in graduation.

Tie-Breaking Rules in Stage 2

In case of a tie in the final composite score, tie-breaking is done based on:

• Higher CAT score
• Higher composite score in Performance in Graduation Degree
• Higher composite score in Work Experience

The details provided outline the selection process for the MBA program at the School of Business, including the evaluation criteria, calculation methods, and tie-breaking rules for both stages of the selection process.