भारतीय प्रबंध संस्थान राँची
Indian Institute of Management Ranchi

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ADMISSION PROCESS FAQs

1. Which stream in 12^th class will be eligible for this program?

Ans: Applicants from all streams are eligible for admission to the IPM.

2. What are the eligibility criteria for applying for admission to the IPM?

Ans: Applicants should have passed the 10th standard/Secondary/SSC Examination and the 12th standard/Higher Secondary/HSC Examination (or equivalent) with 60% (55% for candidates from SC/ST/PwD) or more marks. The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the 10th and the 12th standard would be calculated based on the Board’s regulations. If there is no such regulation regarding aggregate marks from the concerned Board, then the aggregate marks of all the subjects that appear in the grade sheet will be considered for calculating the passing percentage.

3. What are the admission procedures for IPM?

Ans: Stage 1 – Completed Applications reviewed

         Stage 2 - Candidates shortlisted based on SAT/IPMAT 2021 (conducted by IIM Indore) score, invited for Personal Interview (PI)

Stage 3 – Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) conducted

Stage 4 - Final candidates shortlisted for admission

4. Are there any age limits for admission to the IPM?

Ans: There are no age limits.

5. Can I apply for the IPM after completing my Diploma in Engineering/Business?

Ans: Yes, you are eligible to submit an application.

6. How much do I need to score in the 10th and 12th to secure admission to the IPM?

Ans: The minimum qualifications include at least a 60% at both 10th and 12th standards (55% for applicants belonging to SC/ST/PWD). However, we do expect the IPM to be as competitive as all of our other programs.Please understand that this is just one component of candidate assessment. A very high score in the 10th and 12th will not automatically secure one’s chances unless they have done well in other parts of the assessment.

7. When will the admission process begin?

Ans: The process will begin as soon as the Application is available online on our website.

8. What is the deadline for applying to the IPM?

Ans: We are accepting all completed applications until July 31, 2021.

9. I am very interested in the IPM at IIM Ranchi. Can you kindly clarify all the steps in order to appear for it?

Ans: Please review this flowchart

10. Is there a separate application process for SAT and the IPM program at IIM Ranchi? What should be completed earlier?

Ans: Yes, there is a separate application process for SAT and the IPM Program at IIM Ranchi. You should first register for the SAT on the official website. After you have registered for the SAT exam, you can then register for the IIM Ranchi IPM Admission process by filling in the IPM Admission Form on our website.

When you appear in the SAT exam (or have appeared already), you will be required to send the  SAT score to IIM Ranchi directly through the College Board website. The application  process for IPM at IIM Ranchi will be considered complete only after we receive the SAT scores through the College Board website. Applications for which we do not receive the SAT score are liable to be rejected.

So in a nutshell, you should fill in the IIM Ranchi IPM Application Form on our website only after you have registered for the SAT. You are required to fill in two forms, SAT and IIM Ranchi, separately for your application to be considered. If we receive an SAT score for a student who has not submitted (or does not submit) the IIM Ranchi Application Form by July 31, 2021, we will ignore the score.

11. I am not an Indian citizen, am I allowed to apply for the IPM program?

Ans: Sorry, we are not able to accept applications from foreign citizens (except PIO/OCIs) at the moment.

13. I am an Indian citizen who has lived abroad for a long time, can I apply for the program?

Ans: All Indian citizens and PIO/OCI card-holders who fulfil the eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for the program.

14. I have already registered for (or appeared for) SAT/IPMAT 2021 (conducted by IIM Indore): What do I do next?

Ans: Congratulations! You are half-way there. You should now fill in the Application form at the IIM Ranchi website and sent us the SAT score through the College Board website.

15. After I have submitted the form, I see that there is a separate form to change SAT data. Am I required to fill in that form?

Ans: The separate form for change of SAT data is required only if you want to change the SAT information that you had already submitted with the main application form. This is targeted at students who are not satisfied with their first SAT score and want to send the score of a later SAT exam date.

We will consider the SAT score for whichever date/registration number that you provide (main/supplementary form). If you fill in the optional supplementary form for change of SAT date/registration number, please be sure to send us the scores for that date.

Please note that the opportunity to change SAT date/registration number will be available only once till 30 June 2021.

In case, you do not want to change the date of SAT/registration number after providing the information in the main application form, you do not need to fill in the second form. However, please ensure that you send us the SAT scores through the College Board website.

16. I have made a mistake in filling up the application form or the supplementary SAT data form (optional). Am I allowed to change it later?

Ans: You are not allowed to change the data in the form or supplementary SAT data form (optional) after submission. It is also not possible at our end. So please ensure that you verify all data that you submit. Any discrepancy found later will lead to termination of your application or admission (as applicable).

17. I am appearing in my Grade XII or equivalent examination this year, what information should I fill in to the application?

Ans: Candidates who are appearing in Grade XII or equivalent examination this year are eligible to apply for the program but they will have to produce documents indicating their fulfilment of the eligibility requirements by August 31, 2021 if shortlisted for further stages of admission. At the time of filling in the application form, they may choose to keep the space for Grade XII results blank.

18. I have registered for SAT to be held in March/ May/August 2021. Am I eligible to fill in the form?

Ans: Yes, please go ahead and fill in the application form if you have already registered for SAT for March/ May/August 2021. Please remember to send us the SAT score for the date which you mention in the application form through the College Board website.

19. I have a valid SAT score from a previous year's examination, can I submit the IIM Ranchi IPM application form?

Ans: Candidates who already have a valid SAT score can go ahead and submit the application form. Please ensure that you fulfill the other eligibility requirements. Also, please remember to send us the SAT score for the date which you mention in the application form through the College Board website.

20. My Board/University/Institute provides only a CGPA or letter grade. How do I know if I fulfill the 60% criteria in Grade X or XII?

Ans: Normally the Board/University/Institute will provide a conversion scale for letter grades or CGPA to percentage if there are no marks written on your marksheet. If you do not have such a scale available, we will request you to immediately ask your Board/University/Institute for a document which converts your CGPA or letter grades to a percentage. Alternatively, you may also ask for a document which shows marks obtained and the total marks for the exam if there is no possibility for conversion to a percentage scale.

21. Do you consider IPMAT sectional cut-offs for admission consideration?

Ans: No, we do not evaluate sectional cut-offs separately. Only the overall IPMAT score is considered.

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SAT FAQs

1. What is SAT and who conducts the SAT?

Ans: SAT is a standardized test widely used by colleges worldwide for admissions to undergraduate programs. SAT is conducted by the College Board. For more information on the same, please visit: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat?navId=gf-sat.

2. Do I need to take the SAT? Is there any alternative?

Ans:  For 2021, SAT/IPMAT 2021(IIM Indore) scores are acceptable.

3. Do I need to take the SAT Essay?

Ans: No, the SAT Essay is not required.

4. Which of the dates in 2021 should I take the SAT?

Ans: March 13,May 8,and August 28, 2021.

Please note that while there is a SAT scheduled on June 5, it is not available for International locations, including India.

5. How do I send the SAT scores to IIM Ranchi?

Ans: You will need to ask the College Board to send the SAT scores directly to us. If you haven’t taken the SAT yet, you may request the same during the process. They will send the scores to us for free. If you have already taken the SAT, you will need to separately request the College Board to send the scores to us (for a fee).

6. Can I take the SAT multiple times and send the best score?

Ans: Yes, you may take the SAT multiple times and send the best score for application consideration. 

7. I already have a valid SAT score from previous years. Would you accept that score?

Ans: Yes, all valid SAT scores will be accepted. You can send your official SAT scores through the CollegeBoard account by using the 4-digit institute code.

8. How do I get a discount on the SAT fees?

Ans: Please visit https://international.collegeboard.org/students/sat/india-scholars-program or https://www.buddy4study.com/collegeboard for more information about SAT fee discount. Please see this video for detailed guidance on the process for registration with discount (for eligible students): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOMC63e0OO8 .Unfortunately, IIM Ranchi has no control over this matter.

9. Is there a tuition fee waiver based on SAT performance? The College Board website mentioned some universities do have them.

Ans: There is no tuition fee waiver based on SAT performance.

10. Is a passport mandatory to fill the SAT Form and to take the test?

Ans: No, a passport is not mandatory. In India, use of the Aadhaar Card is also permitted as an alternative to a passport. More information is available here: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/taking-the-test/id-requirements. In this page go to the section: "Testing in India"

11. At what point should the Institution code be inserted into the SAT form and how can you send the score to IIM Ranchi?

Ans: You can send the score to IIM Ranchi after you have registered for SAT or appeared in the SAT by logging in to your College Board account. Scores to four institutions may be sent for free and you may be charged if you want to send it to more institutions. You can find detailed information here https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/sending-scores/how-to-send

The process is also explained in a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkEibtF7y54

You should generally instruct the College Board through your online account to send the SAT scores as soon as possible after registering for SAT/appearing in the exam, because the College Board may impose a fee for sending scores after they are released.

12. I have already registered for the SAT on 8 May 2021 but my Grade XII Board exam clashes on that date? Can I change my date of the SAT exam?

Ans: We are very sorry that your Grade XII board examination clashes with the SAT exam date on 8 May 2021. In this case, you can appear in the exam on March 13, 2021, using the free date change option available after logging on to your college board account immediately

Please read this information for more details SAT Registration Change Policies | SAT Suite of Assessments – The College Board

13. I have already registered for the SAT on 8 May 2021 but my Grade XII Board exam clashes on that date? Will there be a change of the SAT date or can I appear in an SAT exam after 8 May 2021?

Ans: We are very sorry that your Grade XII board examination clashes with the SAT date on 8 May 2021. In this case, you may please appear in the exam on August 28, 2021, using the free date change option available after logging on to your college board account immediately

Please read this information for more details SAT Registration Change Policies | SAT Suite of Assessments – The College Board

14. I was planning to register for the 8 May 2021 exam but my Grade XII Board exam has been scheduled on that day. What should I do?

Ans: In that case we recommend you to register for the SAT exam to be held on August 28, 2021, Alternatively, you may appear for IPMAT 2021 (conducted by IIM Indore).

15. Till when can I register for the SAT exams in March and May 2021?

Ans: For the SAT exam scheduled on March 13, 2021, you can register till February 12, 2021.

For the SAT exam scheduled on May 8, 2021, you can register till April 8, 2021.

For more details please visit SAT International Registration | College Board

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IPM PROGRAM FAQS

1. When is the IPM programme expected to start?

Ans: We expect the programme to commence in September 2021.

2. Is this a residential programme?

Ans: Yes, this is a fully residential course.

3. What will be the medium of instruction in the IPM?

Ans: English.

4. Is there any scholarship available from the institute to IPM Students?

Ans: Currently, there are no scholarships available from the Institute.

5. Is there an exit option after 3 years?

Ans: Yes, you can exit the program with a BBA degree after 3 years on successful completion of all the course requirements.

6. Is there a quota for NRI Candidates?

Ans: There is no quota for NRI Candidates.

7. Can applicants from international schools affiliated to foreign board’s like IGCSE (International General Certificate for Secondary Education) and IB (International Baccalaureate) apply?

Ans: Yes.

8. What are the courses covered under this programme?

Ans: Please visit the Course Curriculum page for more details.