PDPU 2021 Selection Procedure

Selection Process:

Candidates who appeared in CAT-2017/XAT-2018 and seek admission in the MBA programme have to apply in the prescribed form 

The candidates short listed on the basis of aggregate CAT score will be required to appear for group discussion (GD) and personal interview (PI) at SPM, PDPU on specified dates 

i. Group Discussion (GD): The group discussion (GD) shall be held in a group of about 10-12 students. Students appearing at GD shall be evaluated on the set criteria 

ii. Written Ability Test (WAT): Students shall be required to submit a written assignment on the topic announced at the time of GD and PI 

iii. Personal Interview (PI): Students appearing at PI shall be evaluated on the set criteria. Relevance of work experience, wherever applicable may be assessed at this stage 

Selection of students shall be done using the following criteria along with the weights indicated below:

1. CAT/XAT Score 60%
2. Group Discussion 10%
3. Written Ability Test 05%
4. Personal Interview 10%
5. Work Experience 10%
6. Academic Performance 05% (Academic performance in standard 12 and at bachelor degree will be appropriately factored in the selection)
7. Total 100%