FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
Pre-Admission
Queries
Fee
Refund on Admission Cancellation
Short
Duration Courses
Study
Centers
Post-Admission
Queries
Ph.D
in Business Administration
Examinations
& Evaluation
Placement
Related Queries
PRE-ADMISSION QUERIES
Q. How can I take admission to the various courses conducted by AIMA?
A.For admission to DEC approved courses (PGDM and PGDITM) conducted by AIMA, the candidate has to appear in the MAT examination, which is held four times in a year (generally, first Sunday of February, May, September and December. Dates are advertised in the newspapers). Candidate should also have completed graduation (10+2+3) from a recognized university
For other certificate programmes the candidate must be a graduate. These certificate programmes are available in number of Management / IT areas.
(See the list of programmes and eligibility from
http://www.aima-ind.org/cme_home.asp#prg
Q. Is it compulsory for a candidate to qualify MAT for all courses offered by AIMA?
A.MAT qualification is only required for PGDM/ PGDITM. For admission into other programmes like ACISM, One-year Post Graduate Certificate programmes, and Advanced Certificate Programmes, MAT is not required.
Q. Does AIMA-CME offer any full time course or all the courses are offered through distance learning?
A.AIMA-CME does not offer any full time programme. We offer all programmes through distance learning mode only. Distance learning mode differs from correspondence in the sense that students are required to attend contact programmes (15 PCPs per subject per module for select subjects) at the local Study Centres. This activity is supplemented by comprehensive set of assignments and practical sessions as well.
Q. What are the advantages of joining AIMA-CME programme?
A.The following are the advantages of joining AIMA-CME programmes
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CME has more than 25 years of experience in management education, it was set up in 1976. |
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Our Programmes are internationally accepted. |
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Strong curriculum: Most industry interfaced because of AIMA’s links with business and industry. |
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Distance Education Council (DEC), Govt of India Recognised |
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All India reputation: AIMA is apex body of Management profession with 3000 companies as its members and 30,000 professional individual members. |
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Choice of Place : 40 cities. |
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Choice of Study Centre: 45 centres with many top Business Schools. |
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E-Learning supplement: on-line discussion forum etc. |
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Modular Structure: Certificates awarded after completion of each Module. |
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Flexible teaching mode. |
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Modern well equipped library with online facilities available. |
Q. What is the objective of programmes offered?
A.The programmes offered help aspiring managers to become effective decision makers in their fields through up gradation of knowledge and managerial skills. The programme broadens the overall perspective of the managers so that they can become catalysts for change. It develops conceptual, interpersonal and management awareness for implementation of new structures and strategies. Improves managerial effectiveness and prepares managers for more senior positions.
Q. Which PG Diplomas are offered by AIMA-CME?
A.The following DEC approved PG Diplomas are offered by AIMA-CME
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
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Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management (PGDITM) |
Q. Are the courses PGDM / PGDITM offered by AIMA-CME recognised?
A.Yes, Distance Eduacation Council (DEC), Govt. of India recognizes AIMA-CME for offering distance learning based PGDM / PGDITM programmes.
Q. What is the process of admission in these courses?
A. candidate with a MAT score of more than 500 (475 for working professionals) is eligible for the interview. Those who qualify the interview can join the programme.
Q. When is the interview for admission held?
A.The admission interviews are generally begun from the month of April for July session. For the Jan session, this process starts from September-October.
Q. What specializations are being offered in the PGDM programme?
A. PGDM specializations includes:
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Marketing |
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Finance |
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Operations |
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Human Resource |
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Information Systems |
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International Business |
For more details log-on to
http://www.aima-ind.org/me_PGDM.asp
Q. What specialisations are being offered in the PGDITM programme?
A. The following specialisations are offered in our PGDITM Programme:
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Systems Management |
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E-Commerce |
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IT Solutions Marketing |
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Management of New Ventures |
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International Business |
B. Revised PGDITM Specialization
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Information Technology Systems |
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Financial Systems |
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Retail Systems |
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Operations Systems |
For more details log on to
www.aima-ind.org/aima/cme/pgditm.htm
Q. Is any certificate awarded at the end of each module?
The following Diplomas certificate is awarded in PGDM:
The following certificates are awarded in PGDITM
| Certificate in Information Systems |
On completion of Module I |
| Advanced Certificate in Information Systems Management |
On completion of Module II |
| Professional Certificate in IT Management |
On completion of Module III |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology & Management |
On completion of Module IV + Project |
The following Diplomas certificate is awarded in PGDITM:
| Certificate in Information Technology Management |
On completion of Module I |
| Advanced Certificate in IT Management |
On completion of Module II |
| Professional Certificate in IT Management |
On completion of Module III |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management |
On completion of Module IV + Project |
Q. What is the duration, fee & admission criterion for PG Diplomas offered by AIMA-CME?
Duration: Four modules of six months each followed by comprehensive project work. Total duration of PGDM / PGDITM is three years.
Fee : Course fee of PGDM & PGDITM is Rs.19, 000 only per module
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Admission Criteria : Graduation (10+2+3) from a recognized University and MAT score >= 475 for candidates with minimum work experience of one year & MAT score >= 500 for fresh graduates
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FEE REFUND ON ADMISSION CANCELLATION
Q. Is the fee refundable?
A) Full refund
In case of withdrawal of programme by AIMA-CME or rejection of registration form (on account of non-fulfillment of eligibility criterion as per admission policy for the session) full fee will be refunded to the candidate at his/her mailing address within one month from the date of receipt of registration form (OMR Form) in AIMA-CME.
B) Partial refund
If an application for cancellation of admission is received in AIMA-CME before the dispatch of study material from AIMA-CME, the form processing charges (Rs 500 only) will be deducted from the fee. Balance fee will be refunded to the candidate at his/her mailing address within one month from the date of receipt of his/her application in AIMA-CME.
If an application for cancellation of admission is received in AIMA-CME after the dispatch of study material from AIMA-CME, the form processing charges and cost of study material (Rs 4000 only) will be deducted from the fee. Balance fee will be refunded to the candidate at his/her mailing address within one month from the date of receipt of his/her application.
C) No refund
Applications for cancellation of admission / refund of fee will not be considered after the commencement of PCPs at the Study Centres.
Q. Can I enroll for the AIMA courses from overseas location?
A. Students can enroll for AIMA-CME courses from anywhere in the world. For overseas candidates, international fee will be applicable. For details write an application to Head - Marketing at AIMA-CME or send E-mail at
pgdm@aima-ind.org /
pgditm@aima-ind.org
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SHORT DURATION COURSES
Q. Are any short duration programmes being offered by AIMA?
A. Yes, AIMA offers 6 months Advanced Certificate in Management Programmes and 1 year Post Graduate Certificate in Management Programmes through distance learning mode.
Q. What are the different fields in which Advanced Certificate programmes are offered?
A. Advanced Certificate programmes are offered in the following fields:
Advanced Certificate in Marketing
Advanced Certificate In HR
Advanced Certificate In Finance
Advanced Certificate in Enterprise Management
Q. What are the fields in which Post Graduate Certificate programmes are offered?
A. Post Graduate Certificate Programmes are offered in the following fields:
Post Graduate Certificate in Management (Human Resource)
Post Graduate Certificate in Management (Marketing)
Post Graduate Certificate in Management (Finance)
Post Graduate Certificate in Management (Retail)
Post Graduate Certificate in Management (Pharmaceutical Marketing)
Post Graduate Certificate in Management (International Business)
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STUDY CENTRES
Q. Where and when are the classes held?
A. The classes are organized by our local Study
Centres usually during the weekends and in evening on working days.
The Study Centre makes the schedule available to their respective
students.
Q. What is the role of a Study Centre?
A. Study Centres of AIMA are spread across the
country. The Study Centres act as single window clearance of student
queries. Study Centres conduct personal contact programmes (PCPs),
receive and evaluate assignments, provide library and computer lab
facilities and other student support services.
Q. What is the procedure for enrolling in Study Centre?
A. To enroll in a Study Centre, the candidate has
to opt for a particular Study Centre, while filling up the admission
form (list of Study Centres is available at
http://www.aima-ind.org/me_nodal_centres.asp).
AIMA-CME then decides and assigns the Study Centre to the candidate
depending upon the specialization of course opted and availability
of required course and facilities at the Study Centre. The choice
of the student is kept in view while assigning the Study Centre.
Q. What about the faculty at Study Centres?
A. The PCPs are conducted by Study Centre faculty
for the assigned subjects. These faculty members are approved by
AIMA-CME and at times, core faculty of AIMA-CME also conducts PCPs
at the Study Centres.
Q. Do they have a library facility out there?
A. Study Centre maintains small functional library
to cater the need of management students.
Q. Do we have study centres & test centres abroad also?
A. At present we have only test centres abroad.
If you have paid your fee in Indian currency and want to appear
from an overseas centre, then there will be an additional examination
fee @ US$ 50 (Rupee equivalent) per paper, the additional fee should
be sent to AIMA along with examination form.
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POST-ADMISSION QUERIES
Q. After submission of my application when do I receive
the confirmation of admission into the desired course?
A. Students will receive the acknowledgment of
receipt of application form within 10 days of receipt of form at
AIMA and confirmation of admission before the commencement of the
PCPs, i.e., 16 Aug for July session and 15 Feb for January session.
Q. How can I get a fee payment receipt for reimbursement
from my organization?
A. You have to send a request letter to Manager-Admission
at AIMA-CME or send email to
nisha@aima-ind.org
Q. How do I get my ID Card?
A. Every student enrolled in CME’s programmes
will get a student ID card. In case of PGDM and PGDITM, ID-cards
will be valid for 3 years and in case of one year Post Graduate
Certificate Programmes it will be valid for 1 year, for 6 months
in case of Advanced Certificate programmes and for 1 year in case
of Ph.D Foundation Programme. After expiry of validity, student
can renew ID card by sending a request letter and the original ID
Card at AIMA-CME, New Delhi. In case, you have lost your ID card
you can obtain a fresh ID card by paying the requisite fee of Rs.100/-
along with a passport-size photograph and a request letter to Manager
–Admissions at AIMA-CME.
Q. From where will I get my I-Card?
A. Your I-Card will be dispatched to the allotted
Study Centre. If you are directly attached with AIMA then we will
send it at your correspondence address mentioned in our records.
Q. Is it compulsory to attend the PCPs?
A. The purpose of PCPs is to provide an opportunity
to discuss subject related problems and clarify the doubts related
to assignments and examination with faculty and your colleagues
for better understanding of the subject. Fifty-percent attendance
in PCPs, i.e., 7 PCPs per subject per module is compulsory. Defaulters
will not be allowed to appear for the module term end examination
for the subject for which attendance is short.
Students with attendance shortfall will be allowed to re-register
in next session without any fee to make up the shortfall in the
required PCPs (in their own centre) and appear in term end examination. For PGDITM Programme 8 PCPs per subject (16 hrs) per module is compulsory and 30hrs of practical training for two subjects per module at HCL training centre is also compulsory.
Q. If I like to change my Study Centre, can I do so?
A. Students may like to change the Study Centre
due to variety of reasons like change of residence and change of
job from one city to another city. Students can send request letter
for Change of Study Centres to Manager- Study Centres or send E-mail:
nc@aima-ind.org . Change of Study Centre is permitted only once
in a module.
Q. Is it possible to do two specialisations together in
Module III of PGDM / Module IV of PGDITM?
A. Only one specialisation is to be opted at a
time. However, students can apply for second/dual specialization
immediately after completing the programme. A student has to take
one extra module of specialization (IIIrd module in case of PGDM
& IV module in case of PGDITM) and full Module fee will be applicable
in such cases.
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PH.D IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Q. What is the structure of this programme?
A. Ph.D in Business Administration Programme has
two phases. Phase-I comprise of Foundation Phase where a candidate
has to go through basic management + specialization courses. After
completing Phase-I, student enters into Phase-II i.e. Research Work
Phase with Aligarh Muslim University.
Q. What is the duration of the Programme?
A. Phase - I takes a minimum one year and maximum
three years. Phase-II takes minimum two years and maximum four years.
Q. When and how many times is Ph.D Entrance Test (R-MAT)
conducted?
A. The Entrance Test for Ph.D is conducted twice
in a year: May and December followed by an interview for R-MAT selected
candidates.
Q. Is R-MAT held all over the country/what about a person
living abroad? Can he apply for it?
A. R-MAT is conducted in all major cities in the
country and in selected cities abroad. In case of overseas candidates,
AIMA conducts telephonic Interview.
Q. Is it necessary to submit the Ph.D Application form along
with the R-MAT OMR Application form?
A. Yes, as Ph.D Application form is required beforehand
for verification purposes.
Q. Can we use Dr. with our name after completing Ph.D?
A. Yes, one can append Dr. preceding your name
after the award of the degree.
Q. What is the fee of this programme?
A. The course fee is approximately Rs. 57,000/-
payable in 3 installments (Module-I & II, Module-III & IV
in Foundation Phase and then in Research Work Phase). But if the
conditions apply one can get exemption in some papers with commensurate
exemption in fee.
Q. Is regular visit to Aligarh required during this programme?
A. Phase-I of Foundation Phase is conducted through
AIMA where one five-day workshop is arranged at Delhi for students
all over India. Attendance at this workshop is compulsory. In this
phase no Aligarh visit is required. After completing this phase
one has to visit Aligarh to defend the Research Proposal and then
after completion of Research for defending the thesis and viva-voce.
As students will have one guide from Aligarh, more visits to Aligarh
would be required during the Research Phase.
Q. Who awards the degree after doing PH.D?
A. AIMA awards `Advanced Diploma in Management’
after completion of PH.D Foundation Programme. Aligarh Muslim University
awards `Doctorate Degree’ after successful completion of thesis.
Q. How do we select guide for Research Work?
A. The criteria for choosing guide is as follows
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Preferably from Management
discipline |
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Preferably from the same
location and engaged in an academic institution as a faculty |
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Should have at least 10
years of teaching experience with Ph.D / or at the level
of Reader grade. The other guide will be provided by AMU
after registration with AMU for Research work. |
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EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATION
Q. How many assignments have to be written ?
A.There are two assignments for each subject of each programme. Students are required to attempt both the assignments. They are free to refer text books, study materials, journals, Internet and other sources for relevant information while doing the assignments.
Q. When are examinations conducted ?
A.The Examination for each programme (except Advanced Certificate programmes) is conducted twice a year- June (22nd - 30th ) and December (22nd - 31st). Examination is conducted at almost all the metro and other major cities through out India and also at some selected overseas centres.
Q. Is it compulsory to do the Project Work ?
A. Project work is an integral part of all the Post Graduate and Post Graduate Certificate programmes in Management. It is compulsory to do a live project towards completion of the programme.
Q. What are the evaluation criteria?
A. Evaluation criteria are Class Participation, performance in Assignments, Term End Examination and Project work.
Q. Can previous session assignments be used in current session?
A. Whenever assignments are to be attempted it must be of the current session to restrict the practice of copying of assignments and also to harmonize the evaluation process.
Assignment fees @ Rs.150/- per subject is payable only if a student has failed to submit / qualify assignments in the first two chances.
Q. Where does a student submit his/her assignments?
A. At their respective study centres. Students, those who have not opted any prescribed study centre of AIMA CME they may directly submit their assignments in AIMA office.
Also, students submitting assignments of previous modules must submit the same at AIMA.
Q. I am working on a project in my office; can I submit the same at AIMA?
A. Yes, any professional project taken by you can be used as the academic project as well provided it fulfils the requirement of the programme as detailed in the project guidelines.
Q. For my project, am I suppose to have a guide? Is it compulsory? If yes, what should be the background / qualification of my Project Guide?
A. It is compulsory to have a guide for your project work. A guide should have a minimum post-graduate qualification in the relevant area with a minimum of five years industry experience at an executive level, or should be Assistant Professor or above if working for an academic institution.
Q. Can old examination form be used for forthcoming examination?
A. Before using the old exam form you must check whether there has been any change in the content of the form. You can do this either from the study centre or the examination department of AIMA-CME.
YOU ARE RECOMMENDED TO FILL UP EXAMINATION FORM WITH UTMOST CARE.
Q. How mistakes in filled examination form is rectified? Please clarify.
A. The process of collecting information from your exam form is a computerized process. For any correction after submission please contact to manager examination at AIMA-CME on email-
cmeexam@aima-ind.org
Q. I gave my exam form at AIMA but my name is not on the list. What should I do? I do not have any proof of timely submission of my form
A. In case you submit your form personally, you are advised to obtain a receipt for it. In case, you have sent it by post, the matter may be referred with Controller of examination for the help in this regard.
Q. I filled wrong paper codes in my exam form, what do I do?
A. You should immediately get in touch with Manager-Examination at AIMA-CME for any correction in your submitted exam form on email -
cmeexam@aima-ind.org
Q. How are the Examination Centres chosen?
A. AIMA-CME updates the list of Examination Centres for every examination. The list is available on the official website
http://www.aima-ind.org/me_exams.asp . A student has the choice to appear at any one Examination Centre.
Q. Can examination centre be changed after submission of examination form?
A. Yes, you may change your exam centre. You may contact the manager examination not later than 1st June / 1st December for the same on email -
cmeexam@aima-ind.org
Q. I wish to take my exams in another country, what is the procedure?
A. The process to take exam in another country is as follows :
- Let the Manager-Examination of AIMA-CME know about the city and country where you would like to appear for the exam at least two months in advance.
- Pay the additional exam fee @ 50 US $ per subject and fill up the exam form. Keep in touch with the Manager-Examination until your exam centre is confirmed on email -
cmeexam@aima-ind.org
Q. I have lost my admit card, my I-card is not renewed, can I appear in the exams, How can I prove my identity there?
A. In case you have lost your admit card and you also don’t have AIMA-CME’s student’s I-card then appearance in the exam would be subject to proving your identification by a verification letter from concerned study center.
Q. What are the MGPA and CGPA scores in the Grade Card? How are they calculated?
A. Modular grade point average (MGPA) is the average of points of each subject. Cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is the average of all modules.
Q. I have cleared all assignments and exams yet I am considered as CNM case. Kindly explain?
A. The minimum-qualifying grade for an individual subject is C-, and additionally to qualify the Module the minimum average of all subjects (including project work if any) of the module must be B-. If a student does not meet the required grade point but clear all papers in that particular module, he / she will be considered as a CNM case.
Q. I need a provisional certificate of my course that I have completed. Who do I contact and how much do I pay? Can I get these certificates for each module?
A. You may get provisional certificate for each module by making a written request for the same to the Controller of Examinations on email
sbrao@aima-ind.org. There is no payment for it.
Q. I did not get my original grade card. Till when can I get the duplicate? Whom should I contact?
A. If you don’t receive your grade card within one month of declaration of result then you should contact Manager-Examination at AIMA-CME on email at
cmeexam@aima-ind.org .
Q. I gave my Project on time and yet the grades are not incorporated in the grade sheet, why?
A. If you have submitted your project work 45 days prior to the declaration of the result then the project grade is reflected in the grade card. In case it is not, contact the Manager-Evaluation at AIMA-CME on email
evaluation@aima-ind.org
Q. Where are AIMA-CME diplomas formally awarded?
A. At Annual Convocation of AIMA-CME in the first week of August every year.
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PLACEMENT RELATED QUERIES
Q. How the placement activities are conducted in AIMA?
A. AIMA is blessed with a strong industry network
(3000 corporate members and 30000 professionals as individuals members).
With such industry support and a strong alumni network of more than
1500 students, AIMA students are very well accepted in the corporate
world.
Q. Does AIMA provide placement assistance to all its students?
A. Students in Delhi & NCR centres are directly
attached with AIMA-CME for their placement assistance. Outside Delhi
candidates needs to contact their respective centres for placement
support.
Q. What is the process to enroll for placement activities
with AIMA?
A. Interested students just need to send their
CVs as a word attachment to placement @aima-ind.org to register
for placement activities with AIMA-CME. Hard copies are not entertained
now.
We at AIMA are organizing campus interviews and also interview at
the company offices. According to the students career choice and
educational background they will be called for the interview.
Q. What kind of job openings one can expect for freshers?
A. As a fresher in the first 2 modules one can
expect on the job trainings (with or without stipend), or short
duration jobs in their area of interest. It is after the specialization
module normally that one can get a full-time job in his / her functional
area. For the complete detail, please feel free to contact the placement
cell at placement@aima-ind.org.
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