Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkata Admissions

The Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM) is one of India’s premier management institutes, located in Kolkata. Affiliated with the University of Calcutta and approved by AICTE, the institute offers a wide range of postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs across various specializations. For the 2024-26 academic year, IISWBM has opened admissions for its MBA (Day), MBA (HRM), MBA-PS, and other programs. The admission process is both online and offline, providing flexibility to applicants.

Important Admission Updates

MBA/MMS/PGDM Admissions:

• ATMA 2024 July session results have been declared, and candidates can now check their results on the official website.

MTech Admissions:

• GATE 2025 registrations are currently open, with the last date for registration (without a late fee) being September 26, 2024. The GATE 2025 exam is scheduled for February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.

CAT 2024:

• The CAT 2024 registration process is ongoing for MBA admissions. The final date to register is September 13, 2024. The CAT 2024 exam will be held on November 24, 2024.

MAT 2024:

• MAT 2024 registration is also open for the December session. Key deadlines include:
  • CBT Phase 1 registration ends on November 30, 2024, with the exam scheduled for December 7, 2024.
  • PBT and CBT Phase 2 registration deadlines are December 7 and December 15, 2024, with exams on December 14 and December 22, 2024, respectively.

CMAT 2024:

• CMAT 2024 results for MBA/MMS admissions have been announced and can be downloaded from the official website.

Admission Process 2024

IISWBM follows both entrance-based and merit-based admissions, depending on the course. For major postgraduate programs like MBA, candidates must qualify through national-level entrance exams, while for other courses such as PG Diplomas, IISWBM conducts its own entrance test.

Courses and Admission Criteria

Step-by-Step Admission Process:

Application:

• Candidates can apply for their desired course through IISWBM’s official website or offline.
• For MBA admissions, candidates must first apply for CAT or other entrance exams and then submit a separate application to IISWBM.

Entrance Exams:

• For MBA courses, the institute accepts scores from CAT, GATE, MAT, CMAT, XAT, and other national exams.
• IISWBM conducts its own written test for courses such as PG Diplomas and MSW.

Shortlisting:

• Shortlisted candidates are invited for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.

Final Admission:

• Candidates who successfully clear the GDPI rounds are offered admission. They must then pay the seat acceptance fee to confirm their admission.

Documents Required:

• Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets (Original & self-attested copies)
• Graduation Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets (Original & self-attested copies)
• Proof of Date of Birth (Birth certificate, Class 10 Admit Card, Passport)
• Aadhar Card
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Physical Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Below Poverty Line Certificate (if applicable)
• Work Experience Certificate (if applicable)
• Recent Passport Size Photograph

Course Fee Structure

The tuition fees for IISWBM programs vary depending on the course and specialization. Below is a detailed fee structure for the most popular programs:

Key Program Highlights

MBA (Day & HRM):

• IISWBM offers regular and evening MBA courses across various specializations, such as HR, Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, Operations, and more.
• Specializations are also available for MBA-PS in Energy Management, Environment Management, Healthcare & Hospital Management, and Transportation & Logistics.

PG Diploma Programs:

• IISWBM’s PG Diploma programs offer a unique mix of subjects, including Sports Management, Media Management, and Fire & Industrial Safety Management.
• The duration of these courses is between 12 months and 2 years, and admissions are merit-based.

Executive MBA:

• The Executive MBA program is tailored for working professionals seeking to enhance their managerial skills and knowledge.
• This one-year course is entrance-based and designed to accommodate the busy schedules of working individuals.

MPhil:

• The MPhil program is offered for research-oriented students. Admissions are based on SITEEE scores, followed by GDPI rounds.

Important Dates & Events for Admission

Application Process

The application process for IISWBM Kolkata 2024 admissions is simple and can be done both online and offline. Here’s a quick guide:

Online Application:

• Visit the IISWBM official website.
• Register for the desired course and fill out the application form.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the application fee online (ranges from INR 100 to INR 1,500 depending on the course).

Offline Application:

• Candidates can collect the application form and admission brochure from the IISWBM reception counter.
• Submit the form along with the necessary documents in person.