COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION

After completion of their MBA program all students are required to pass a comprehensive examination conducted by the Institute. The comprehensive examination provides students an opportunity to integrate, synthesize and apply the various aspects of academic achievements and overall work done in their chosen majors and the core courses studied during the MBA. Preparation for the comprehensive examination would develop a broader understanding of the significance of the major chosen by the students within the framework of their overall educational experience.

Students of MBA Executive program are exempted from this examination.

Structure

The comprehensive examination is of 3 hours duration divided equally into three segments consisting of three case studies of one hour duration each.

The case studies are related to all specializations available to MBA students.

To pass the comprehensive examination, a student must get satisfactory grades in all of the three case studies. The examination is conducted twice a year in the months of March and September. Passing the Comprehensive examination is a mandatory requirement for obtaining the MBA degree.

Students are allowed a maximum of two attempts to qualify for the comprehensive examination. A third attempt may be availed only after the Dean’s permission. The comprehensive examination is taken only after the student has completed all course requirements and attained a CGPA of at least 3.0 in his/her program.