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IIMT; what is the Admission Process? The
Admission Process consists of two phases. PHASE
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phase consists of the Research Aptitude Test (RAPT). All
the students who wish to pursue Ph D program at IIMT have to take the
Research Aptitude Test of IIMT (RAPT October, 2008) which is scheduled
on October 26, 2008. The
students who qualify the Test will be called for phase II of the
admission process.
The
phase II of admission process is for two days i.e. December 05 & 06,
2008 and will be held at Hyderabad which consists of the following
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Case
analysis
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Micro
presentation
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Preliminary
interview
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Final
interview
The
total components of evaluating the students for admission into the Ph.D.
Program are:
Appropriate
weightages are assigned to each of the above components and the composite
score is computed based on applicant’s performance. Final admission is
made strictly based on merit.
The
complete details can be viewed on the website www.iimtindia.org
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What
is the pattern of the RAPT?
RAPT
is based on pattern similar to GMAT® and consists of multiple-choice
questions in quantitative techniques, data adequacy, vocabulary and
writing ability, analytical reasoning and English comprehension.
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Who are eligible for this
program?
Candidates having first class
postgraduate degree (60% and above) in Management, Engineering, Science,
Commerce or Arts are eligible for admission into the Ph.D. Program. Candidates
with professional qualifications like CFA, CA, ICWA and CS (50% and above) are
also eligible.
Who are exempted from
RAPT October 2008 Test?
Applicants who have a
GMAT® score of 600 and above, those with 85th percentile and above
score in CAT/XAT/GATE and IBSAT® rank holders are exempted from RAPT
and are eligible for participating in Phase II directly. The score /
rank obtained in all the above mentioned examinations are valid only for
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Do candidates without MBA
degree have to do any extra courses?
Students not having a MBA degrees
have to do one year of Pre Ph D course work before they can be admitted to the
Ph D Program.
Will stipend be paid
to candidates without MBA degree during the 1 year period when they pursue
Pre Ph D courses?
The non MBA students will be provided free
boarding and a stipend to take care of mess fees as well as living
expenses during the 1 year period when they have to pursue the Pre Ph D
course work.
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What
is the last date for submission of the application?
October 16, 2008
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Where
should I appear for the test?
We have several examination
centers across India.
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Is
there any age limit?
Candidates should be preferably
between 23-30 years of age
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Is
hostel accommodation available for the students? If so, is
it single occupancy or shared?
All the students are
provided campus accommodation. The hostel is run by the
Institute and it is mandatory for students to stay at the
campus accommodation. It is single occupancy.
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Will the
married students be provided family accommodation?
At present there is no
family accommodation available for married students.
However, in a few months time this facility will be
available
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What is
the Duration of the Ph D Program?
It takes 3 years to
complete the Management Teacher Program (MTP). The Ph. D
Degree completion generally takes one more year, depending
on the progress of work done by candidate.
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Is it
the Management Teacher Program or Ph D Program?
It is the Management
Teacher Program leading to Ph D Degree. The Management
Teacher Program (MTP) and Ph D Program run in parallel,
which saves time for the students. The students who are
enrolled into the MTP are required to simultaneously
enroll into the Ph D Program of ICFAI University. At the
end of the three year period, the students are expected to
successfully complete the MTP and thereby become eligible
to teach as full fledged faculty members. However, the
submission of Ph D thesis for the award of the Ph D degree
is not coterminous with the completion of MTP.
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Is any
certificate given for the MTP? From which University?
All the students who
successfully complete the MTP will be awarded the
Certificate in Management Teaching from the Icfai
University, Dehradun.
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Is Ph D
a recognized Degree? Which university gives the degree?
Yes it is. The PhD Degree
will be given by the ICFAI University, Dehradun.
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Is this
University recognized by the UGC?
Yes. Under section 2(f) of
the UGC Act, 1956.
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What are
the Electives offered?
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How many
seats are available?
There is no limit on
seats.
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What is
the fee for this program? What is the amount of
fellowship?
The tuition fee is Rs.
60,000 per semester. But it is waived for all the students
who are admitted into the Program.
In addition they will get
fellowship as below:
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First
Year
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Rs.
25,000 per month
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Second
Year
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Rs.
27,000 per month
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Third
year
(under visiting Scholar Program)
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US$
1000- $ 1500 per month
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Each year, a professional
development grant of Rs. 10,000 is also given to the
students for the first two years. During the third year
when the students to abroad under the visiting scholar
program an amount of USD 750 is given as professional
development grant.
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Can we
get placement after the program? What will be the pay and
agreement?
Yes, everyone who
successfully completes the MTP will be absorbed by ICFAI
University as faculty member on UGC Scales. They have to
serve for a minimum period of 5 years.
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Could
you please tell something about the faculty?
The Management Teacher
Program is conducted by competent management faculty. The
faculty members play a significant role in ensuring
quality education through interactive teaching. The
faculty resources include regular, adjunct and visiting
faculty. In addition, distinguished faculties are invited
to deliver lectures to supplement the teaching done by
regular faculty.
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