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The MBA admission process for PwD candidates varies for each MBA entrance exam. Some MBA exams have different eligibility criteria, an application fee, and the number of seats reserved for the physically disabled (PD)/ and persons with disabilities (PwD). Some MBA exams, on the other hand, do not follow the quota system. Read this article to understand the MBA admissions guide for PwD candidates, eligibility criteria, cutoffs, etc.
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The MBA entrance exam is the first step to getting into the best bschools. Some institutes have a management quota for MBA admissions. After clearing the entrance exam, the candidates have to take part in the institute selection rounds. PwD candidates who meet the top MBA colleges or IIM CAT cutoff will be shortlisted for the WAT and PI rounds.
Some MBA colleges conduct written tests (WAT) and personal interviews (PI), and some offer direct admission based on exam scores. The final selection for MBA admission for PwD candidates is based on the overall profile of the student; CAT score, academic score, work experience, and WAT/ PI score.
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The criteria and selection process for MBA PwD admission are different at each institute. Some MBA colleges have different eligibility criteria, number of seats reserved for PwD, fees, and cutoffs. For example, the CAT, CMAT, and IIFT exam fees for PwD category students are 50 percent lower than the fees for general category students, but the exam fees for the XAT and SNAP exams are the same for all students.
Similarly, in CAT and MAH MBA CET, seats are allotted to candidates belonging to different categories as per the reservation guidelines of the GOI. On the other hand, for private MBA exams like SNAP and MICAT, there is no reservation.
Careers360 has provided important information related to MBA admission guidelines for the PwD category. In this article, candidates will get all the details related to MBA PwD admission guidelines and reservation criteria.
Information about eligibility criteria and application fees for the top MBA entrance exams for PwD candidates is listed below in the table.
MBA Exam Name | PwD Eligibility | PwD Application Fees |
CAT | Minimum aggregate required in graduation for PwD candidates is 45% | Application fee for PwD candidates is Rs 1100 |
Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation for all candidates | Application fee for all students is Rs 2000 | |
CMAT | Minimum 45% aggregate in graduation for PwD category | Application fee for PwD category students is Rs 1000 |
Minimum 45% aggregate in graduation for Reserved category | Application fee for all students is Rs 1950 | |
Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation for all | Application fee for all students is Rs 2,300 | |
IIFT Exam | Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation for all | Application fees for PwD candidate is Rs 1250 |
No minimum marks required to apply | Application fee for all students is Rs 1850 for all candidates | |
Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation for all | Application fee for all students is Rs 1600 for all candidates 25% concession for female candidates and 50% concession for candidates belonging to the seven north eastern states | |
Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation for all | Application fee for all students is Rs 1800 | |
MICAT | Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation for all | Application fee for all students is Rs 2100 for all candidates |
MAH-CET | Minimum 45% aggregate in graduation for candidates of backward class categories and PwD belonging to Maharashtra State only) | Application fee for Physically Handicapped Candidates belonging to Maharashtra State is Rs 800 |
IRMASAT | Minimum 45% aggregate in graduation for DAP | Application fee for Reserved Category students is Rs 1000 |
To get a call from the desired MBA colleges, it is mandatory for the PD candidates to fulfil the required PwD eligibility criteria.
Candidates should score a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in graduation for PwD category candidates.
Should meet the respective MBA entrance exam cutoff
Clear the WAT/ PI rounds
Work experience (if any) - Not mandatory
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Generally, the MBA admission process for PwD consists of three stages. Below are details on how to get admission into top MBA colleges.
Stage 1: Shortlisting of PwD students on the basis of their MBA entrance exam score
Stage 2: Screening of PwD candidates for WAT/GD-PI
Stage 3: Calculation of Composite Score for PwD category and final selection
Exam Name | Category | Seats Reserved in Institutes | Required Documents |
CAT | Person with disability (PwD)/ Differently Abled (DA) are divided in three categories:
| PwD/DA: 5% | Certificate for Persons with Disabilities |
Physical Disabled (PD) | - | Physical Disabled Scribe Form | |
SNAP | Differently Abled Category (DAC) | DAC: 3% | - |
There is no reservation for the NMAT by GMAC, MAT, XAT, ATMA, MICAT, or IBSAT exams.
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Here's the best approach, based on the question paper information:
Online Repositories: The official CUSAT website often provides PDF dumps of the full question papers (like the one linked in the Careers360 article). You'll need to manually sort the questions chapter-wise or subject-wise (Physics, Chemistry, Maths).
Publisher Guides: Specialized coaching institutes or publishers create comprehensive guides that have already performed the chapter-wise sorting for you.
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