Admission
Siva Sivani Institute of Management – PGDM Admission Process 2025
Application Procedure
- Online application form available on SSIM’s official website
- Application fee: ₹750
- Required documents:
- Academic transcripts
- Entrance exam scorecard
- Identity proof
- Work experience certificate (if applicable)
Admission Timeline (Indicative)
| Event | Date Range |
|---|---|
| Application Window | Open for 2025 intake |
| ATMA Exam | 30 August 2025 |
| CAT Registration Ends | 13 September 2025 |
| CAT Exam Date | 30 November 2025 |
| MAT PBT/CBT Exams | 21 & 28 September 2025 |
Program Variants Offered:
- PGDM – Triple Specialization (TPS)
- PGDM – Banking, Insurance & Financial Services (BIFS)
- PGDM – Business Analytics (BA)
All variants follow the same admission process.
SSIM PGDM Eligibility Criteria
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Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree of at least three years in any discipline is required. Final-year students may also apply, provided they complete their degree before enrollment.
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Minimum Marks: Candidates must secure at least 50% aggregate marks in graduation. For SC/ST applicants, the minimum requirement is 45%.
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Entrance Exam: A valid score from any recognized national or state-level management entrance exam must be submitted along with the application.-CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, or ICET.
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Specialization-Specific Requirement (PGDM-BA): For Business Analytics specialization, preference is given to candidates with backgrounds in Engineering, B.Sc. (Maths/Stats), or BBA (Analytics). Additionally, a minimum of 60% in Data Interpretation/Numerical Ability sections of the entrance exam may be required.
Expected PGDM Cut-Offs (2024/2025 Admission Rounds)
| Entrance Exam | Required Percentile / Score |
|---|---|
| CAT / XAT / GMAT | 60 Percentile |
| MAT | 67 Percentile (or 500 Composite Score) |
| ATMA | 65 Percentile (or 500 Composite Score) |
| CMAT | Rank around 40,000 |
| TSICET | Rank around 40,000 |
Final Selection Process – Weightage
| Selection Parameter | Weightage | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Scores (X, XII & Graduation) | 30% | Consistency in academic performance is highly valued |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 25% | Assesses communication skills, maturity, and subject knowledge |
| Entrance Test Score | 20% | Minimum cut-offs must be met to qualify |
| Statement of Purpose (SOP) & Video Introduction | 20% | Evaluates motivation, clarity of thought, and career goals |
| Work Experience / Certifications / Extracurricular Activities | 5% | Preference for candidates with relevant professional or extracurricular achievements |
| Total | 100% | Composite score determines final admission |
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