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Applications are invited for MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007 for admission to AICTE recognized first year of two year full time Post Graduate Degree courses in Management namely Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Master of Management Studies (MMS) and Post Graduate Diploma Courses in Business Management (PGDBM) / Business Administration (PGDBA) for the year 2007-2008 in the Government, University Managed, University Departments and Unaided Institutes in the Maharashtra State.
Common Entrance Test For Admissions To First Year Of MBA/ MMS/ PGDBM/ PGDBA and MCA COURSES FOR THE YEAR 2007-2008
Candidates seeking admission to AICTE approved MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDBA is hereby informed that a Common Entrance Test (CET) will be conducted for the admission to these courses as per the schedule given below:
MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDBA
25th February 2007 (Sunday)
The admission to the courses MBA/MMS is centralized and is covered under Centralized Admission Process (CAP) carried by the Competent Authority of the State of Maharashtra.
Common Entrance Test (CET)
1. The CET comprises multiple choice objective type questions in the areas of Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical / Abstract Reasoning. In all there would be 200 questions to be answered in a total time of two and half hours (i.e. One hundred and fifty minutes).
2. Contents of the Test Of Verbal Ability And Reading Comprehension. This is a test to see how well you know English language. In this test there will be passages with questions based on their contents to test your comprehension. Your English Language ability would be tested through questions on grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension of passages etc. Your English language ability would be tested through questions on (1) understanding of the contents of the passage and (2) choice of appropriate words, phrases, expressions and similar language skills.
3. Contents of the test of quantitative aptitutde.
This test helps to know how fast and accurate you can work with numbers, do numerical calculations understand various arithmetic problems involving ratio and proportion, percentage, etc. This test also helps to measure your power of quantitative reasoning, interpretation of tables, common graphs and charts.
4. Contents of The Test Of Logical / Abstract Reasoning.
This test measures how quickly and accurately you can think. This test may have questions based on figures and diagrams and also questions on verbal reasoning.
Eligibility:
2.0 Eligibility Criteria:
2.1 Basic Qualification: In order to secure admission to first year of two-year full time MBA/ MMS/ PGDBM/ PGDBA course, the candidate should fulfill the following eligibility criteria; Passed with minimum of 45% marks in aggregate* (40% in case of candidates of backward class categories belonging to Maharashtra State only) in any Bachelors degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities.
OR
Appeared for the final year examination of any Bachelors degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities. Such candidates can be considered for provisional admission subject to passing the Degree exam with minimum of 45% marks in aggregate 40% in case of candidates of backward class categories belonging to Maharashtra State only).
Note: Candidate is advised to ensure before applying for admission to the CET and the MBA / MMS programme in a particular University that he / she is eligible for admission to the programme as per the relevant Eligibility Rules of that University. Generally candidates passing qualifying degree examination by part time or by correspondence course or passed in more than one sitting are not considered eligible by several Universities.
2.2 Eligibility Criteria for admission to Maharashtra State candidates (Type A-E)
(Refer rule no. 3.1 for the definition of Type of candidature for Maharashtra State Candidates)
1. Candidate should be an Indian National and should possess basic qualification as specified in rule no. 2.1.
2. Appeared for the Common Entrance Test (MAH-MBA/MMS -CET 2007), GD & PI conducted by the Competent Authority of the Maharashtra State for the academic year 2007-2008.
2.3 Eligibility Criteria for admission to Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates (Refer rule no. 3.2 for the definition of Outside Maharashtra State Candidates)
1. Candidate should be an Indian National and should possess basic qualification as specified in rule no. 2.1.
2. Appeared for CAT (conducted by IIMs) / JMET (conducted by IITs) / MAT (conducted by AIMA) / ATMA (conducted by AIMS) / XAT (conducted by XLRI) for seeking admission to MBA/ MMS for the academic year 2007-08. Such candidates# are required to appear for GD & PI conducted by the Competent Authority of Maharashtra State for academic year 2007-08.
OR
Appeared for the Common Entrance Test (MAH-MBA/MMS -CET 2007), GD & PI conducted by the Competent Authority of the Maharashtra State for the academic year 2007-2008.
Note:
OMS Candidates who have appeared for CAT/ JMET / MAT / ATMA / XAT and seeking admission to MBA/MMS course against 15% seats coming under CAP shall have to fill up & confirm the application form for the CET i.e. MAH-MBA/MMS CET 2007 as per the procedure outlined in Annexure-I. Such OMS candidates only will be permitted to appear for the GD, PI conducted by Competent Authority of the State of Maharashtra.
J & K migrant candidates may also apply under both the OMS category as well as J & K category. These candidates shall have to pay total fees of Rs.2300/- and procure two receipts from the identified post office. These candidates will be considered for allotment against both the OMS seats under CAP as well as J & K Seats under counseling round.
2.4 Eligibility Criteria for admission to J & K migrant candidates: (Refer rule no. 1.3.2 for the definition of J & K Migrant Candidates)
1. Candidate should be an Indian National and should possess basic qualification as specified in rule no. 2.1.
And
2. Appeared for the Common Entrance Test (MAH-MBA/MMS -CET 2007), GD & PI conducted by the Competent Authority of the Maharashtra State for the academic year 2007-2008.
Note:
J & K Migrant Candidates who have appeared for CAT/ JMET / MAT / ATMA / XAT and seeking admission to MBA/MMS course under OMS category shall have to fill up & confirm the application form for the CET i.e. MAH-MBA/MMS CET 2007 as per the procedure outlined in Annexure-I. Such J&K Migrant candidates (appearing as OMS candidate) only will be permitted to appear for the GD, PI conducted by Competent Authority of the State of Maharashtra.
2.5 Eligibility Criteria for admissions against seats for NRI/Foreign National/ Foreign student/ PIO/ Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries:
1. Basic educational qualification as specified in rule no. 2.1.
2. Appeared for GMAT (conducted by GMAC, USA)/ CAT (conducted by IIMs)/ JMET (conducted by IITs)/ MAT (conducted by AIMA)/ ATMA (conducted by AIMS)/ XAT (conducted by XLRI)for seeking admission to MBA/MMS for the academic year 2007-08. Such candidates are required to appear for GD &PI conducted by the Management of the respective institutes.
OR
Appeared for CET conducted by the agency (including Association of all colleges of a particular type in the State) approved by Pravesh Niyantran Samiti, Bandra (E), Mumbai-51 for the academic year 2007-08. Such candidates are required to appear for GD &PI conducted by the Management of the respective institutes.
OR
Appeared for the Common Entrance Test (MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007), GD & PI conducted by the Competent Authority of the Maharashtra State for the academic year 2007-2008.
2.6 Eligibility Criteria for admission against Minority / Management seats:
1. Candidate should be an Indian National and should possess basic qualification as specified in rule no. 2.1.
2. In case of Minority seats, the candidate should belong to the minority community / group for which the institute has secured minority status.
3. Appeared for GMAT (conducted by GMAC, USA only for NRI candidates) / CAT (conducted by IIMs) / JMET (conducted by IITs) / MAT (conducted by AIMA) / ATMA (conducted by AIMS) / XAT (conducted by XLRI) for seeking admission to MBA/MMS for the academic year 2007-08. Such candidates are required to appear for GD &PI conducted by the Management of the respective institutes.
OR
Appeared for CET conducted by the agency (including Association of all colleges of a particular type in the State) approved by Pravesh Niyantran Samiti, Bandra (E), Mumbai-51 for the academic year 2007-08. Such candidates are required to appear for GD &PI conducted by the Management of the respective institutes.
OR
Appeared for the Common Entrance Test (MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007), GD & PI conducted by the Competent Authority of Maharashtra State for the academic year 2007-2008.
Note:
1. Eligible NRI candidates may be offered admission against the Management Seats in Unaided Institutes. For detailed guidelines of Admission Process refer Annexure III.
2. Candidates securing zero marks or less than zero marks in MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007/ GMAT/ CAT / JMET / MAT / ATMA / XAT / Association CET / Any other equivalent CET will not be eligible for admission. Such candidates will not be called for GD, PI and names of such candidates will not appear in the merit list.
Note:
1. Eligible NRI candidates may be offered admission against the Management Seats in Unaided Institutes. For detailed guidelines of Admission Process please refer Annexure III.
2. Details regarding MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007, the GD &PI conducted by the Competent Authority of the State of Maharashtra are given in Annexure -IV. Annexure IV also gives distribution of marks (CET-200 marks + GD, PI, PAR, WE- 40 marks, Total 240 marks).
3. Candidates who remain absent for MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007 or GD or PI shall be treated as not eligible candidate for the admission and result of such candidates will not be declared.
4. Any other combinations of Common Entrance Tests and GD,PI which is not specified in rules 2.2. to 2.6 shall be considered as INVALID for the purpose of admissions e.g. Candidates who appear for the Common Entrance Test (MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007) conducted by the Competent Authority and appear for the GD & PI conducted by the Management of the Unaided Institute will not be eligible for the admission in Unaided Institutes.
5. Candidates securing zero marks or less than zero marks in MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007 / GMAT/ CAT / JMET / MAT / ATMA / XAT / Association CET / Any other equivalent CET will not be eligible for admission. Such candidates will not be called for GD, PI and names of such candidates will not appear in the merit list.
6. Aggregate marks means the grand total of marks obtained by the candidate in subjects based on which the class declaration is made in the particular University from which the candidate is passing the qualifying examination.
7. Candidates appeared for final year examination fulfilling the remaining eligibility criteria will be offered provisional admission subject to the condition that they will pass the examination with the required percentage of marks on or before 30th September 2007.
8. Candidates aspiring to seek admission to the MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDBA courses should follow the instructions given in Annexure-I for filling up On-line Application form, appearing for CET-2007, GD & PI and filling up the option form etc.
Reservation for Backward class Candidates: The percentage of seats reserved for candidates of backward class categories belonging to Maharashtra State (Type A to E as given in Table given in Rule 3.1 i.e. MS candidates) are as per the details in table below. The percentages of reservation are the percentages of the seats available for Maharashtra candidates (Maharashtra State Quota) which are coming under the purview of the Competent Authority in the Government/Government Aided/ University Department institutes/Unaided Minority and Unaided Non-Minority Institutions.
[Note: Exact % will be decided by the Pravesh Niyantran Samiti, Bandra (E), Mumbai as per the proposals of different institutes. There shall be no reservation for Backward Class Category Candidates in Unaided Minority Institutes. OMS candidates are not permitted to claim reservation under Backward Class category.]
Backward class candidates shall claim the category to which they belong at the time of submission of application form. These are the minimum percentages of reservation exclusive of the backward class candidates securing allotment through General Merit.
Sr. No., Type of Reservation and Percentage of reservation
1. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Castes Converts to Buddhism (SC)
13.0%
2.Scheduled Tribes including those living outside specified areas (ST)
7.0 %
3. Vimukta Jati & Denotified Tribes (VJ/DT)
3.0%
4. Nomadic Tribes 1 ( NT1)
2.5%
5. Nomadic Tribes 2 ( NT2)
3.5%
6. Nomadic Tribes 3 (NT3)
2.0%
7. Other Backward Classes ( OBC )
19%
Total 50%
Candidates belonging to Special Backward Class (SBC) will be offered reservation up to 2% of the seats, available for Maharashtra candidates (Maharashtra State seats) which are coming under the purview of the Competent Authority subject to condition that seat remain vacant in the reserved category at the end of stage I of Home University level allotment. For more information refer to prospectus.
5.0 Selection basis and Selection Procedure adopted for admission:
5.1 Assignment of merit number:
5.1.1 Merit Number:
a) Maharashtra candidates: Each Maharashtra State candidate who has appeared and secured non zero score in the MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007 and appeared for GD & PI will be assigned a State level Merit Number and a University area Merit number.
b) Outside Maharashtra candidates: Each Outside Maharashtra State candidate who has appeared and secured non zero score in MAH-MBA/MMS CET 2007 and appeared for GD & PI or after conversion from their CAT / JMET / MAT / ATMA / XAT score into equivalent marks out of 200 and the marks awarded to them for GD, PI, PAR, WE out of 40 marks conducted by Competent Authority will be assigned a State level OMS merit number.
c) J & K Migrant Candidates: Each J & K Migrant candidate who has appeared and secured non zero score in the MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007 and appeared for GD & PI conducted by Competent Authority of Maharashtra State will be assigned a State level J&K Merit Number.
5.1.2 Relative merit in case of equal marks: In the case of candidates securing equal final MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007 Score, (i.e. CET+GD+PI+WE+PAR) their relative merit will be determined on the basis of the following order of preference:
a) When the final MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007 scores are the same, the candidate with higher marks in the CET written examination will get preference.
b) When the final MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007 scores and also the marks in the CET written examination are the same, the candidate with higher marks in PI will get preference.
c) When the final MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007 scores, the marks in CET written examination, and also the marks in PI are the same, the candidate with higher marks in GD will get preference.
d) When the final MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007 scores, the marks in CET written examination, the marks in PI, and also the marks in GD are the same, the candidate with higher percentage of marks scored in the aggregate at the HSC( Std. XII ) or its equivalent examination will get preference.
e) When the final MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007 scores, the marks in CET written examination, the marks in PI, the marks in GD, and also the percentage of marks in the HSC Exam or its equivalent examination are the same, the candidate with higher percentage of the marks scored in the aggregate at the SSC (Std. X ) or its equivalent examination will get preference.
5.1.3 The seats will be allotted to the candidates strictly on the basis of their merit number in the respective merit list (i.e. University Area / State level / OMS candidates / J&K migrant candidates etc.),
options given by the candidate and the number of seats available for that candidate during the process of allotment.
Age limit: There is no age limit for admission to first year of two year post graduate course in Management viz. MBA / MMS / PGDBM / PGDBA.
How To Apply:
MAH-MBA/MMS CET-2007 Notification
Schedule of activities for MBA/MMS Common Entrance Test for the year 2007-08
List of Application Form Receipt Center (ARC)
List of Post Offices where the Information Brochures will be available
Information Brochure for MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDBA 2007-08
Availability of Information Brochure:
The Director of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, Mumbai continues the system of online receipt of application form for MBA/ MMS/ PGDBM/ PGDBA for the year 2007-08 through authorized Application form Receipt Centers (ARCs) mentioned in information brochure.
Stage I Sale of Information brochure & receipt of Application fees
Information brochure for the aspiring candidates will be available at the identified post offices of selected cities as mentioned in the Notification against the payment of the application processing fees.
It is mandatory to all the candidates to pay the fees only at the identified post offices of selected cities.
The application form processing fees is Rs. 1150/- for Maharashtra State (General Category) candidates, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates and J&K Migrant candidates and Rs. 950/- for reserved category candidates belonging to Maharashtra State (i.e., Candidates having relevant backward class Caste Certificate and other applicable certificates issued by Maharashtra State authorities). This fee is to be paid at the identified post offices during the contact hours of the respective post offices, in the form of the cash. No other mode of payment shall be permitted. This fee is non refundable and non transferable under any circumstances. J & K Migrant candidates aspiring to apply as OMS candidate will have to pay Rs. 2300/- as total fees and procure two receipts from the post office. OMS candidates who have appeared for CAT/MAT/JMET/XAT/ATMA and wish to appear only for the GD& PI conducted Competent Authority are required to procure the Information Brochure by paying Rs.1150/- at the identified post offices, fill up the online Application Form, Confirm the same at any ARC as mentioned below.
For Open Category Candidates from Maharashtra State, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), J & K Migrant candidates and NRI/ Foreign National / Foreign Students / PIO / Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries Candidates
Rs. 1150/
For Candidates of Backward Class Categories belonging to Maharashtra State
Rs. 950/
Candidates will receive two copies of the Receipt of Payment of fees from Post Office. One of these copies will be titled as candidates copy and other copy as ARC copy to be submitted at ARC by the candidate. Candidates are required to produce the receipt of the payment of fees (ARC copy) at the time of confirmation of submission of application form at the ARC and therefore the candidates are instructed to carefully preserve the receipts of the payment for further use.
Stage II Online Submission of Application Form at ARC
The candidate shall read the information brochure and fill up the Specimen Application Form as mentioned in Annexure -X of the Information Brochure for the purpose of ready reference only.
Aspiring candidates are required to fill the same information as on Specimen Application Form in the web based Online Application Form for Admission to MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDBA through the web site www.dte.org.in/mba at any of the ARCs as mentioned in Annexure -V. However, candidates can also fill up the Online Application Form for Admission to MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDBA through any computer connected to Internet, either from home or cyber café and take the printout of the Online submitted Application form, for confirmation at the ARC Candidates have option to select any one of the Centers separately for CET and for GD & PI from the list of Centers.
Late Submission & Confirmation Of The Application Form: Those candidates who fail to procure information brochure and/or fail to submit the On-Line Application Form and/or fail to Confirm the Application Form at the Designated ARCs will be permitted to procure/submit and confirm the Application
form at the following address after payment of the additional late fee of Rs.1000/- in cash. Such candidates have to submit and confirm the Application form in person, from 12th to 14th February 2007 upto 5.00 p.m. at the office of the
Directorate of Technical Education
3 Mahapalika Marg, Opp. Metro Cinema,
Mumbai-400001.
Such Candidates are required to appear for CET at Mumbai Center only.
Important Dates:
MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007 Schedule of activities for MBA/MMS Common Entrance Test for the year 2007-08
SR.No, Activity, First Date and Last Date
1. Sale of Information Brochure at select post offices
29-01-07
10-02-07
2. Online submission of Application Form at ARC or from anywhere else through the web site www.dte.org.in/mba for Maharashtra State /OMS /J&K candidates.
Document verification and confirmation of submission of Application Form at ARC for Maharashtra State /OMS /J&K candidates.
Receipt of Call Letter for MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007 from ARC
Note: OMS Candidates who have appeared/ appearing for CAT/JMET/MAT/ ATMA/XAT and aspiring to claim admission against OMS quota are required to submit & confirm online Application Form to receive the call letter for the GD and PI.
01-02-07
10-02-07
3. Late submission, Document verification & confirmation of Application Form at office of DTE, Mumbai (Desk 2A) by paying additional late fees of Rs.1000/- in cash.
Receipt of Call Letter for MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007 from DTE office
12,13,14th Feb. 2007
(Between 11AM-4PM)
4. Date and timing of MAH-MBA/MMS CET 2007
Sunday, 25-02-2007
(2.00 p.m. onwards)
5. Declaration of the results of MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2007
23-03-07 at 5.00 PM
6. Conduct of Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI)
23-04-07
10-05-07