DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY
(An Institution of National Importance Established Under an Act of Parliament)

​ADMISSION NOTICE - 2020
Master of Business Administration (MBA)​

1. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

The primary objective of Department of Management Studies (DoMS) is to create a cadre of human resource with necessary skills, domain expertise, and competencies to manage the key positions in various segments of corporate world and energy sector.

The areas of focus of the department are:

  • ⚫   Energy Management
  • ⚫   Financial Management
  • ⚫   Marketing Management
  • ⚫   Human Resources Management
  • ⚫   Operations Management

Department of Management Studies, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) offers a 2-year full-time MBA programme. The programme is designed to facilitate students in understanding, developing, integrating and applying knowledge of both core and specialized areas of management and their concepts and practices in the field of management and energy domain. The focus of the MBA programme in RGIPT is to impart extensive exposure in the various areas of specialization (Energy, Marketing, Finance, HR and Operations) through electives, thereby providing a wide array of career and entrepreneurship opportunities.

2. MBA ADMISSION PROCESS

    2.1. Admission

      2.1.1. Eligibility

        --  A candidate must hold a minimum 50% in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD) in Class 10th.

        --  A candidate must hold a minimum 50% in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD) in Class 12th.

        --  Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree recognized by the AICTE/UGC/ Institute/ University incorporated by Act of Parliament/State legislature, university declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).

        --  Candidates meeting the above eligibility criteria and have a valid score of any of these examinations: Common Admission Test (CAT-2019) conducted by IIMs/ Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT-2020)/ CMAT-2020 (conducted by AICTE)/ GMAT 2019/2020 are eligible to apply.

        --  Candidate appearing for final year examination of programme are also eligible to apply based on the following conditions:

          a.  Such candidate must produce a certificate from the authority of the university/ institution certifying that:

            (i) The candidate has obtained 50% marks or equivalent based on latest available grades/marks (i.e. all the years’ grade/marks except the final year grade/marks), and

            (ii) The candidate has completed all the requirements and has appeared for the examinations / practical etc. for the final year/final term and that the result is awaited for obtaining the bachelor's degree/ equivalent qualification. Such candidates, if selected, should submit the final year mark sheet and certificate on the registration date notified by the Institute (01 July, 2020).

          b.  Non-fulfilment of the above conditions will result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

      2.1.2. Selection Procedure

      Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following criteria:

      Criteria and Score Distribution for Candidates

      Criteria

      Weights

      Max. Score

      Weighted Score

      Qualifying Exam#

      50%

      50

      Academic Performance

      20%

      20

      Work Experience

      5%

      5

      Total (A)

      75%

      75

      #Normalized score


      Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).

      Criteria

      Weights

      Max. Score

      Weighted Score

      Personal Interview (PI)

      15%

      15

      Written Ability Test (WAT)

      10%

      10

      Total (B)

      25%

      25

      The final selection of candidates will be based on total weighted cumulative score (A+B) out of a maximum score of 100 (one hundred).

      The information about the selected and waitlisted candidates will be available on the RGIPT website on the given date. Selected candidates are required to make payment of fees as notified by Institute to secure the admission. In case any candidate fails to deposit the required fee within the stipulated time period (without prior permission from MBA Admission Office) then the offer stands withdrawn.

      The Institute will activate waitlist(s) on a notified date (given by the Institute) to fill the vacant seats, if any. On receiving the intimation of the offer of admission by web notice/email, the waitlist candidate is required to secure his/her admission as per instructions of the Institute.

      The final list of admitted candidates will be uploaded on the RGIPT website before the commencement of the programme.

      If at any stage, the information provided by a candidate is found to be false his candidature/admission shall be cancelled.

    2.2. Company Sponsored Candidates

      2.2.1. Eligibility

      Companies may also sponsor their employees for the above mentioned MBA programme.

        --   The basic eligibility criteria mentioned under Section 2.1.1 are same for sponsored candidates but they are exempt from CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT.

        --  Sponsored candidates should have worked full-time continuously for at least two years in the sponsoring organization at the time of applying for admission at DoMS, RGIPT.

        --  The company/organization will offer continuity of job and salary to the sponsored candidate for entire duration of the program.

        --  The candidates must have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience in responsible capacity in a Registered Firm/Company/Industry/Educational and Research Institution/Govt./Quasi Govt./Autonomous Organization in the relevant field in which admission is being sought.

        --  The Firm/Company/Industry shall either be a public sector undertaking or a public limited company registered in a stock exchange or a private concern whose annual turnover during the past two years exceeds Rs.5 crores.

        --  Sponsored candidates are not entitled for any financial assistance from RGIPT.

      2.2.2. Admission Procedure

      Sponsored candidates should produce recommendation letter, no-objection certificate and leave approval for the duration of the programme, from the employer.

      Criteria and Score Distribution for Sponsored Candidates

      Criteria

      Weights

      Max. Score

      Weighted Score

      Academic performance

      30%

      30

      Work Experience

      15%

      15

      Written Ability Test (WAT)

      40%

      40

      Personal Interview (PI)

      15%

      15

      Total

      100%

      100

      The final selection of sponsored candidates will be based on total weighted cumulative score obtained out of a maximum score of 100 (one hundred).

    3. Online Application Process

      --  Eligible candidates should apply Online for admission by filling up online application form given on RGIPT website www.domsrgipt.ac.in. The instructions are provided on the same to fill up the form.

      --  A non-refundable application fee of Rs.400/- (Rs.200/- for SC/ST candidates) to be paid online by the applicant.

      --  Candidates MUST use their personal Phone number and Email Id for registration.

      --  Please ensure that all information provided is correct and accurate.

      --  You will be able take the printout of your filled-in application form only after successful submission inclusive of payment made through payment gateway. We urge you to save a copy of your submitted application to some location on your computer or any data storage device for your future reference.

      --  Incomplete application forms and forms received after the due date will not be considered for admission process.

      --  The last date of submission of online application is Friday, 27th March, 2020.



4. WAT and PI Centers

WAT and PI will be conducted at the following Centres:

Jais (UP)

Noida (UP)

Bangalore (Karnataka)

Kolkata (WB)

From the above list of WAT & PI Centres, applicants are required to give their two preferences of WAT & PI Centres in the application form. Only if the number of applications for the Centres is more than a critical number to be decided by the Department of Management Studies, RGIPT, then WAT & PI Centre will be allocated. As far as possible the candidates will be allotted their first preference Centre.


Important Information for WAT & PI

    --  The WAT & PI will take place for MBA programme during the month of April 2020 (see the timeline).

    --  The WAT & PI schedule will be uploaded on the website of RGIPT (www.domsrgipt.ac.in).

    --  Candidates have to bear all expenses for attending the WAT & PI.

    --  A candidate appearing for the WAT & PI is required to report at least one hour in advance as per the schedule and register with the MBA Admission Office.

    --  In case a candidate is late, the MBA Admission Office may accommodate him in the next session on the same day, if possible. The candidate will not be allowed any other dates.

    --  The candidates must bring the following documents in original and a set of self-attested photocopies for verification at the time of WAT & PI:

    i.  CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT Admit Card

    ii.  CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT Score Card

    iii.  Class X Certificate and Mark Sheets/Grade Sheets

    iv.  Class XII Certificate and Mark Sheets/Grade Sheets

    v.  Graduation Certificate and Mark Sheets/Grade Sheets (till the last semester/term)

    vi.  Work Experience Certificate, if any

    vii.  SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS Certificate (as per central list) as applicable

    viii.  Copy of Call Letter

    ix.  In case of grade sheets/CGPA/CPI, applicants should bring a copy of grade to percentage conversion certificate if issued by the Board/Council/Institute/University.


Term wise Fee Structure

    --  Students belonging to SC/ST/PwD category will be eligible for 50% concession in the Tuition fee.

    --  The selected candidates are required to pay the Admission Fee by 30th April, 2020 to confirm their admission. The fee is to be paid online on the same platform of MBA Admission 2020 with the existing registration number and password.

5. Hostel

The programme is fully residential and students are required to stay in hostel on the campus for the entire duration of the course.

6. Reservations and Seat Allocation

Reservation policy as per the Government of India’s directives will be applicable. Seat allocation to the various categories (SC, ST, OBC, General and EWS) is in accordance with the Government rules.

All SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates are required to submit certificate in respect of their claims from the authorized officers as notified by the Government for the purpose from time to time.

The PwD candidates are required to submit a certificate from authorized Medical Doctors/Hospitals indicating the extent of physical disability. The percentage of disability is duly verified by the Chief Medical Officer/Medical Board of the Institute before the benefit is extended to the candidate.

7. Activity and Timeline

Activity

Important Dates

1st Round

2nd Round*
(shall be conducted if seats remain vacant)

Start Date for Online Submission of Application

15 January 2020 (Wednesday)

06 May 2020 (Wednesday)

Last Date for Online Submission of Application

27 March 2020 (Friday)

29 May 2020 (Friday)

Display of Shortlisted Candidates on Website for WAT/PI

03 April 2020 (Friday)

05 June 2020 (Friday)

WAT/PI

18 April 2020 (Saturday)

20 June 2020 (Saturday) **

Declaration of Results

24 April 2020 (Friday)

23 June 2020 (Tuesday)

Last Date for Fee Submission

30 April 2020 (Thursday)

26 June 2020 (Friday)

Activation of Waitlist (if any)

01 May 2020 (Friday)

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Last Date for Fee Submission of Waitlist Candidates

05 May 2020 (Tuesday)

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*Applications received till 27th March 2020 will be processed in the first round of admission process. The second round of admission will only be activated if seats remain vacant.

**Shall be conducted only at JAIS Centre.


8. Commencement of Session

Commencement of classes: 01 July 2020 (Wednesday)

9. Contact

MBA Admission Office
Department of Management Studies
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology
Bahadurpur, Mukhetia More,
Post: Harbanshganj, Jais,
Amethi, Uttar Pradesh - 229304
Mobile: 08765985540
Telephone: 0535-270-4595/4524/4529
Email: mba_admissions@rgipt.ac.in
Website: www.rgipt.ac.in


NOTE: IIMs/XLRI has no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme

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