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IIMs consider common UG entrance test and MBA counselling changes

Indian Institutes of Management discussed introducing a common undergraduate entrance test and centralised MBA counselling during a Coordination Forum meeting chaired by the former education minister.

Puja Shil | | 1 min read

IIMs consider common UG entrance test and MBA counselling changes
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In Brief

  1. IIMs discussed a common UG entrance test at a Coordination Forum meeting.
  2. The forum was chaired by then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
  3. Proposals included changes to MBA admissions counselling processes.
  4. These steps aim to streamline admissions across IIMs.

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) explored several changes to their admissions processes during their Coordination Forum meeting. One key proposal was the introduction of a common undergraduate entrance examination that could standardise entry into their undergraduate programmes.

The meeting, chaired by then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, also focused on reforms in the MBA counselling and admissions processes. These discussions aim to create a more streamlined and unified system for student admissions across all IIMs.

The proposals are currently under consideration, with further details expected as the institutes work towards implementing coordinated procedures. Such changes could potentially simplify candidate selection and improve transparency in admissions.

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