The Application Modalities are with reference to the full-time MBA (Finance) and MBA (Investments) Programs. The academic support and placement assistance for the MBA Programs is offered by the Icfai School of Financial Studies (ISFS).

Selection to the MBA Programs is highly competitive. The goal of the admissions committee is to select applicants whose academic background, work experience, leadership abilities and communication skills meet the demands of the program and promise a successful career. Intelligent, ethical, articulate and active individuals are encouraged to pursue this program. The admissions committee evaluates applicant’s prospects as future leaders and their projected ability to succeed in and profit from the MBA Programs.

Eligibility

• Graduation (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) in any discipline (English Medium) with 50% and above aggregate and final year students awaiting results.

• They should also qualify in any one of the following Tests:

Applicants are required to enclose a photocopy of their scorecard for GMAT^® / CAT 2007 / XAT 2008 / MAT (Latest) or IBS Interview call letter (IBSAT^® 2007) along with the Application Form for admission.

For the purpose of determining eligibility based on aggregate percentage of marks, the procedure used by the respective university in award of the degree will only be taken into consideration. All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of formal schooling (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis) by May 31, 2008. Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or on a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission into the MBA Programs. Work experience will be given preference.

Although the only specific requirement for admission is a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, the admissions committee seeks to admit a mix of applicants who bring unique contributions from their diverse backgrounds and experiences and who collectively enrich the educational experience.

Students in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements including practical examinations/viva assignments before May 31, 2008. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate to that effect at the time of admission. For any extension of this deadline, the applicants should apply separately, giving the schedule of their graduation examination. Extension may be granted on the basis of the circumstances of the case. The admission of applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce marksheets and a degree certificate establishing their eligibility. The last date for submitting the proof of graduation transcripts is October 1, 2008, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled.

Admissions Calendar

Selection Process

Selection is through Application and Interview Process. All applicants desirous of taking admission into the MBA (Finance) and MBA (Investments) Programs are required to apply through an Application Form along with the photo copy of valid GMAT^®/CAT 2007/ XAT 2008/MAT(Latest) scorecard or IBS Interview call letter.

Last date for receipt of completed Application Form is April 28, 2008.

All applicants are advised to adhere to the last date prescribed for the submission of the Application Form so that necessary arrangements can be made for conducting interviews.

The filled in application form should be sent to the Admissions Officer, through speed post or courier, at the following address:

The Admissions Officer,
Campus Programs Admissions Department^® (CPAD^®),
#45, Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta,
Hyderabad - 500082.
Tel : 040-23435328/29/30/45
Fax : 040-23435347/48.
E-mail: cpadhq@isfsindia.org

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on their merit standing/score in GMAT^®/CAT 2007/XAT 2008/MAT (Latest) or IBSAT^® 2007. Intimation to all shortlisted candidates will be sent through e-mails from April 19, 2008 and through interview call letters seperately dispatched from April 19, 2008 onwards.

The applicants shortlisted, will have to go through interviews. The interview panel will be seeking to determine the student’s attitudes and motivation to pursue the MBA Programs. The interviews will be conducted on May 12, 2008 at Hyderabad.

The admission decision will be communicated at the end of interview. All the selected students will be required to pay the Admission Fee on the day of interview.

While evaluating applicants for admission into the MBA Programs, due consideration is given to the applicant’s past academic achievements. Apart from the marks/CGPA secured, various academic achievements and honors obtained by the applicant, professional and postgraduate qualifications are also considered.

Applicants exposed to the real world business environment are undoubtedly at an advantage while appreciating advance concepts and their applications. The admissions committee assigns considerable importance to the previous work experience (if any) of the applicant.

Applicants interested in registering for the MBA (Finance) and MBA (Investments) Programs, can fill up the online Registration Form available at www.isfsindia.org and make payment of Rs.1,000/- towards cost of Prospectus, using credit card (Visa/Master Card/Citibank Card) through secure interent payment gateway and the Prospectus will be sent to them. (Applicants registering online should attach their scanned color photograph along with online application.

Alternatively, applicants may download the Application Form, complete it and send it to the Admissions Officer, Campus Programs Admissions Department^® (CPAD^®), #45, Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad - 500 082 along with a demand draft for Rs.1,000/- towards cost of Prospectus, (demand draft should be drawn in favor of "IUCF A/c ISFS" payable at Hyderabad) and the same will be sent to them.

June 16, 2008

All applicants are mandatorily required to indicate their e-mail ID, as all important information relating to MBA Programs will be intimated to the applicants by e-mail.

Similarly, all applicants are required to send their letters/ correspondence by e-mail only to: cpadhq@isfsindia.org clearly indicating their names and Application Number.