The Maharashtra CET for seeking admission to MMS/MBA programs in the state is scheduled on the 15th of February 2009. You surely have several questions running in your mind. IMS brings in the answers for you.

	NOTIFICATION & APPLICATION DETAILS
	SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
	ELIGIBILITY
	TEST
	SELECTION PROCEDURE DETAILS
	OUTSIDE MAHARASHTRA STATE (OMS) CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
	INSTITUTES & CUTOFFS

NOTIFICATION & APPLICATION DETAILS

When can I apply for the CET?

Step 1: Procure the Information Brochure from select post offices from 18th January to 31st January 09. The list of Post Offices has been released in the notification. It is mandatory to purchase the Information Brochure along with the ‘MAH/MMS-CET 2009 Kit’ from a specified post office Click here to view a list of Post Offices»

Step 2: Aspiring candidates are required to register their name online on the website www.dte.org.in.mba for which the Application ID and password is supplied in the kit.

Step 3: Candidates are supposed to submit online application through Internet.

Candidate is also required to paste the recent photo and put signature provided on the sheet provide in the kit which is to be scanned and uploaded on the website as per given guidelines. The candidates have to confirm the registration online itself.
The Online System shall generate the Hall Ticket for CET bearing name of the candidate, the photo and signature of the candidate, CET venue an.
All India candidates who wish to apply for admission through CAP only on the basis of CAT/MAT(Feb ‘09)/JMET/XAT/ATMA against All India seats will have to compulsorily register for CET. However the Hall ticket for CET shall not be issued to such candidates. Such candidates can take a print out of the submitted application for future reference.

Maharashtra State candidates can apply through Mah CET and/or any of the All India Entrance tests, however the score which is higher would be considered for the CAP rounds.

What is the application fee?

Application form processing fees (including fees for GD/PI) s stated below is to be paid at identified in cash only. No other mode of payment shall be permitted.

For Open Category Candidates from Maharashtra State, Outside Mahrashtra Students	Rs 1150/-
(OMS), J & K Migrant candidates and NRI/Foreign students/PIO/ Children of Indian Workers
in the Gulf countries Candidates

For Candidates of Backward Class categories [SC/ST/VJDT/NT(A),NT(B)/NT(D)/OBC, SBC]	Rs 950/-
belonging to Maharashtra State only

J & K migrant candidates who wish to apply against J & K migrant quota and also against OMS quota are required to pay total fee of Rs.2300 (Two separate receipts of Rs.1150 need to be procured).

What are the documents required while submitting the application form?

Candidates are required to carry original documents for verification and submit attested Xerox copies of the following certificates at the time of confirmation of CAP application form at the ARC.

Certificate of Indian Nationality* in the name of the candidate
Statement of marks in HSC and SSC
Statement of marks for Bachelor’s Degree examination (i.e. the qualifying degree examination) in case the candidate has passed the Bachelor’s Degree Examination. (Candidates who have appeared for the final year degree examination have time limit up to 30th September 2007 to procure the same)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Non Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile certificate (if applicable), clearly indicating the place of permanent residence of the candidate/father or mother or spouse
Certificates in Proforma A, B, C, D, E and F as applicable
Receipt of payment made at post office
Any other relevant document

* The certificate of Indian Nationality is part of the Domicile certificate, which is usually issued by the Tahsildar/Executive Magistrate/Deputy Collector of the concerned district/Taluka. You can substitute this with the following:

School Leaving Certificate indicating the Nationality of the candidate as ‘Indian’
Indian Passport in the name of the candidate, issued by appropriate authorities.
No documents are needed at the time of filling online form for MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 09. However no change in the information once filled is permitted at a later date.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Schedule of activities for MAH-CET' 09 Admission process

Sr. No	Activities	Schedule
Sr. No	Activities	First Date	Last Date
1	Sale of the Information Brochure at select offices	15-01-09	31-01-09
2	Online Submission of the "CET Application Form" through computer connected to Internet on the web site www.dte.org.in/mba for Maharashtra State/ OMS/ J&K candidates and reciept of the Hall Ticket for the MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2009 Note: Candidates who have appeared/appearing for the CAT/JMET/ATMA/XAT/MAT (of Feb '09) and aspiring to claim admission against the All India seats are also required to submit the online CET Application form	15-01-09	31-01-09
3	Date and Timing of MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2009	15-02-09 (2.00 pm)
4	Declaration of the results of the MAH-MBA/MMS-CET '09 on www.dte.org.in/mba	26-03-09
5	Registration for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview(PI) and reciept of call letter	11/05/09	22-05-09
6	Conduct of GD and PI at select centers	25-05-09	12/06/09
7	Submission of the Work Experience Certificate (In Proforma - G) at SIMSREE, Mumbai only by Registered Post	25-05-09	06/06/09
8	Document verification, updation and confirmation of Application Form for Admission at ARC for Maharashtra State/OMS/J&K candidates	25-05-09	12/06/09
9	Display of the Provisional merit lists(Maharashtra State, All India and J&K candidates) on the website www.dte.org.in/mba	22-06-09
10	Submission of grievance applications of Maharashtra, All India and J&K candidates, if any at respective ARC	23-06-09	24-06-09
11	Display of the final merit lists (Maharashtra, All India and J&K candidates) onwebsite www.dte.org.in/mba	29-06-09

ELIGIBILITY

Is there any minimum percentage requirement for applying?

Yes. In order to secure admission to the 2-year full time MMS/MBA/BPDBM/PGDBA programs, the candidate should have passed a Bachelor’s Degree (of minimum 3 years duration) with a minimum of 45 % marks in aggregate (40% in the case of candidates of backward class categories belonging to Maharashtra State only) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.

Appeared for final year examination of any Bachelor’s Degree (of minimum 3 years duration) from a university recognised by the Association of Indian Universities. Such candidates can be considered for provisional admission subject to passing the degree examination with a minimum of 45 % marks in aggregate (40% in the case of candidates of backward class categories belonging to Maharashtra State only)

Note: You need to check out the category wise eligibility criteria further once you have purchased the Information Brochure.

TEST

What is the test timing?

The test is for a duration of 2 ½ hours from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Candidates are required to report to the test centre ½ hour ahead of the start time.

What are the areas tested?

The areas tested in the CET are:

Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Problem Solving
Reading Comprehension
Verbal Ability
Verbal Reasoning
Visual Reasoning

Where will the test be conducted?

The CET (Written Test) and GD/PI will be conducted at the following cities:

Sr. No.	City Code	CET Exam City
1	11	Ahmednagar
2	12	Amravati
3	13	Aurangabad
4	14	Chandrapur
5	15	Jalgaon
6	16	Kolhapur
7	17	Latur
8	18	Mumbai - Central
9	19	Mumbai - City
10	20	Mumbai - Western
11	21	Nagpur
12	22	Nanded
13	23	Nashik
14	24	Pune
15	25	Solapur
16	26	Thane
17	31	Ahmedabad
18	32	Bangalore
19	33	Bhopal
20	34	Bhubaneswar
21	35	Chandigarh
22	36	Chennai
23	37	Delhi
24	38	Guwahati
25	39	Indore
26	40	Jaipur
27	41	Kolkatta
28	42	Raipur

Note:
For the convenience of OMS candidates, the test will be conducted inDelhi,Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Indore, Jaipur, Raipur, Guwahati, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore.

What is the total mark for the test?

Head	Marks
Common Entrance Test (CET )	200
Group Discussion(GD)	17
Personal Interview (PI)	17
Past Academic Record(PAR)	4
Work Experience(WE)	2
Total	240

Is there negative marking?

No. There is no negative marking

SELECTION PROCEDURE DETAILS

What are the steps in the selection procedure?

Registering for CET
Appearing for the MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2009
Declaration of CET 09 results
Registration for the GD/PI

i. Register for GD/PI through candidates login.
ii. Candidate selects available dates for GD/PI through candidates login
iii. Candidate is allotted a venue and date
iv. System generates “GD/PI Call Letter”. Candidate takes a print out.
Appearing for the GD/PI
Submission of Work Experience certificates

i. Candidate send the original copies of the work experience strictly as per the Proforma-G given in the    brochure along with the following documents:
      1. AppointmentOrder(s)
      2. JoiningReport(s)
      3. Marklistofqualifyingexamination
      4. Relieving letter(s)( if applicable)

ii The certificates should be sent through Registered Post only as per the schedule at the following address by clearly mentioning on the envelope the Application ID of the candidate and write “WE certificates for the MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2009”

The Director
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies & Research and Entrepreneurship Education,
B-Road, Churchgate, Mumbai-400 020

iii. The acknowledgement of the receipt of the certificates and the Marks allotted for WE will be available to the candidate through Candidates login.

Confirmation of “Application Form for Admission” at ARC
i. Candidate has to take a print out of the Online Application form
ii. Print out of the form will list the required docs for verification.
iii. The candidate will have to confirm the online application form at ARC in person.
Display of Merit List and issue of score card
The provisional Merit lists viz. Maharashtra State Candidates, All India Candidates and J&K Migrant Candidates will be displayed on the website.

Submission and confirmation of online option form for CAP Round I, II and III.

Hereby giving a summary of the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP):

Summary of “Rules of Reporting” in the CAP process

CAP Round No.	No. of Options to be filled in	No. of the option allotted for which confirming Admission is Mandatory	Remarks
First	15 options (Min. 1 and Max. 15)	Any one of the first FIVE options	Candidate has to confirm the admission, if he/she gets allotment of any one choice from first five options. Such candidates will not be able to participate in further rounds of CAP i.e. Round-II,III & IV, irrespective of the fact that such candidate confirms the admission or not. Other candidates who have got allotment between options 6~15 may also confirm the admission if he/she wishes so, however such candidate will not be able to participate in further rounds of CAP i.e. Round-II,III & IV.
Second	20 fresh options (Min. 1 and Max. 20)	Any one of the first SEVEN options	Candidate has to confirm the admission, if he / she gets allotment of any choice from first Seven options. Such candidates will not be able to participate in further rounds of CAP i.e. Round-III &I V, irrespective of the fact that such candidate confirms the admission or not. Other candidates who have got allotment between options 8~20 may confirm the admission if he/she wishes so, however such candidate will not be able to participate in further rounds of CAP i.e. Round-III & IV.
Third	25 fresh options (Min. 1 and Max. 25)	Any one of the options allotted	Candidate has to confirm the admission, if he/she gets allotment of any one of the options, such candidate will not be able to participate in last round of CAP i.e. Round-IV, irrespective of the fact that such candidate confirms the admission or not.
Fourth round by Counseling	---	Seat available will be offered to candidates eligible to participate in Round-IV as per inter se merit.	No seat tag of reservation, AIEEE etc. shall be maintained in this round. All available seats will be offered only to Maharashtra State candidates who are

OUTSIDE MAHARASHTRA STATE (OMS) CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

If you are an OMS candidate you can apply through the Maharashtra CET or with your CAT/XAT/JMET/MAT/ATMA scores. Even if you are applying through scores of any of the All India entrance tests, you would need to register for the Maharashtra CET. Such students will have to attend only the GD/PI rounds.

However, the scores of the national tests are converted to a CET equivalent score out of 200. To get an idea of your converted score you can use the following score converter that is as per CET 2006: http://dte.org.in/mba2007/mbafind.asp

INSTITUTES AND CUT OFFS:

The list of Top 10 institutes through the CET 2008 are as mentioned below:

Institute	Cut off out of total score of 240
Institute	Open (MH State)	OMS
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies. (JBIMS)	183	189
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies & Research & Enterpreneurship Education	178	186
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management & Research	171	184
Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research	171	181
Department of Management Studies(PUMBA), University of Pune	166	175
Chetna's Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management & Research	161	173
S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies	167	175
MET's Institute of Management	162	170
Indian Education Society's Management College & Research Centre (IES)	159	167
N.L.Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research	164	175

** Incase of any clarifications You can call up the DTE Helpline Numbers: (022) 2262 6853 / 2262 6854

Alternatively, you can chat online with an IMS Counsellor 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (Monday – Friday)