Application
1. When is the application deadline?
- Application Fee: Rs. 500.
- Application Start Date: Tuesday, January 07, 2025.
- Application Close Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 by 11:59 PM IST.
- Decision Release Date: Within 15 days of the application.
- Note: In view of the limited seats available and to avoid last minute rush, we recommend that interested students apply early.
2. What is the admission committee looking for?
- Applications are reviewed holistically, considering your academic records, statement of purpose, and
other achievements.
3. Is there a minimum Marks/ GPA requirement?
- There is no minimum marks or GPA requirement for admission to the Summer Program in Management. While you are required to provide your cumulative marks or GPA in your application, meeting a specific minimum is not necessary.
4. What are the steps in applying for the Summer Program in Management?
- To apply, you are required to complete the online application form, upload all relevant academic credentials, and submit a non - refundable application fee of Rs. 500. Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the Admissions committee. Please note that the admission committee reserves the right to grant or decline the offer of admission. If you receive an offer of admission, you will need to pay the program fee within the stipulated time frame mentioned in the offer letter to secure your seat.
5. What should I include in the Statement of Purpose?
- You should describe your reasons and motivations for pursuing a Summer Program in Management at IIM Udaipur. Describe briefly experiences that shaped your personality and career objectives.
6. Do I need a CAT score to apply for the Summer Program in Management?
- CAT scores are not required to apply for this program.
7. Are application fee waivers available?
- Unfortunately, application fee waivers are not available for the program. This fee goes toward the
cost of processing the application.
8. Is the application fee refundable?
- Once you submit your application and pay the application fee of Rs 500, it is non-refundable.
Eligibility To Apply
1. Who is eligible to apply for the Summer Program in Management?
- The following students are eligible to apply:
- Students should be at least 18 years of age as on May 31, 2025.
- Students in a graduate program (in any discipline). Those who have appeared in the first year graduation exam can apply.
or - Graduates (in any discipline)
2. Should the student have any prior work experience before applying to
the Summer Program in Management?
- No prior work experience is required to apply to the program.
Academics & Courses
1. Will you have online courses?
- For the Summer Program in Management, all courses will be taught in person at IIM Udaipur classrooms
on campus.
2. How and when do I enroll in the Summer Program?
- Students who apply and are accepted into the program will be issued an IIM Udaipur Letter of Offer
within 15 days of their application.
3. How do I determine what will be the workload during the program?
- Typically, every day, you shall have 4 classroom sessions (3 sessions before lunch and 1 after lunch). These sessions shall have a duration of 75 minutes each. There shall be a tea break of 15 minutes between the sessions.
- The time commitment necessary to prepare in advance shall be approximately 2 hours for each session.
However, this may vary depending on the topic and pedagogy. Students will be divided into small
groups where they will be expected to discuss management cases in advance.
4. Which pedagogy will be used in the program?
- Case studies, lectures, and participant-centred learning pedagogies will be used in the program.
Award of Certificate of Participation and Certificate of Academic Excellence
1. Will I be given any certificate upon completing the Summer Program in Management?
- Summer Program in Management is a rigorous program. Those participants who attend all the sessions of the program shall receive an "IIM Udaipur - Summer Program in Management- Certificate of Participation".
2. Will there be a certificate for academic excellence in the program?
- The top 5% of students demonstrating academic excellence in the program will be awarded the "Program Director's Certificate of Academic Excellence" during the valedictory ceremony.
Program
1. What is the Summer Program in Management at IIM Udaipur?
- Summer Program in Management (SPM) at IIM Udaipur is an academically rigorous on-campus program for those ambitious college students and graduates who want to advance their career and explore the possibility of doing an MBA. The program provides the students a unique opportunity to learn from the distinguished faculty of IIM Udaipur, visiting industry experts, and their peers from the entire country in a dynamic, supportive, and thriving academic environment.
- This program is for students who would like to experience student life at an IIM, as a build-up to
applying for an MBA program as well as those interested in a one-time experience.
- Students will also get an opportunity to network with faculty and MBA students of IIM Udaipur on
campus and get a tour of the historic city of Udaipur.
2. What is the duration of the Summer Program in Management?
3. Will the program be on-campus?
- Yes, we are thrilled to have students on campus for the Summer Program in Management. The program will formally start on Sunday, June 01, and end on Saturday, June 14.
4. Does attending IIM Udaipur Summer Program in Management improve my
chances of being accepted at any of the MBA or other programs at IIM Udaipur?
- IIM Udaipur does not have a preference for students who attend Summer Program in Management. However, attending the Summer Program in Management at IIM Udaipur and engaging well will strengthen your application to any management institute.
5. What are the broad contents of the Summer Program in Management at
IIM Udaipur?
- Understanding Business Environment
- Global Economic & Political Environment
- Financial Perspectives in Organisations
- Data Analytics for Decision Making
- Corporate Strategy
- Marketing in a Digital Era
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Building Innovative Mindset
- Challenges in Scaling a Business
- Raising Money for Early-Stage Ventures
- Leadership for Growth
- Digital Transformation
- Managing Businesses in the Digital Era
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Design Thinking
- Business Communication
- Science and Art of Communication
- Developing a Communication Strategy
- Social Events
- City tour
- Interaction with IIMU MBA Students
- Campus Social Evening
* Subject to change
Program Fee
1. What does the fee consist of?
- This comprises tuition fees, program material, air-conditioned single-room hostel accommodation on the IIM Udaipur campus, meals, laundry, city tour, and other costs associated with the program.
2. When is the program fee payable?
- Program fee is payable within 7 days after receiving the offer of admission.
3. Is there any scholarship?
- Unfortunately, there is no scholarship available for the program.
4. Does the program fee cover travel and other local expenses?
- No, the program fee does not cover any other expenses, other than those mentioned above.
5. Will IIM Udaipur assist in arranging local transport at Udaipur?
- Yes. IIMU can facilitate the local transportation arrangements (airport or railway station to IIM Udaipur campus and return), if requested, which will be payable additionally by students.
6. What is the Summer Program in Management Fee refund policy?
- In case a student withdraws from the program by May 16, 2025, by informing over email to spm@iimu.ac.in, a sum of Rs. 10,000 will be deducted, and the remaining amount will be refunded. Any withdrawal from the program after this date will not be eligible for any refund of the program fee.
Housing, Arrival, and Departure
1. Is there campus housing available?
- Yes. All students will be provided a single room air-conditioned hostel accommodation during the entire duration of the program.
2. Will there be separate accommodations for boys and girls?
- Yes. Accommodation arrangements for boys and girls shall be made in separate hostels. These hostels shall have male and female security guards respectively. Boys and girls are strictly not allowed to visit each other’s hostel during the entire stay.
3. Am I allowed to leave IIM Udaipur campus anytime during the Summer Program?
- No. You are not allowed to leave the campus during the entire duration of the program. All your needs related to the program, board, and lodge will be met inside the campus.
4. When should I plan to reach IIM Udaipur?
- The program inauguration and classes shall begin on June 01, 2025. You should plan to reach IIM Udaipur campus on May 31, 2025 latest by 6:00 pm. We shall host a welcome dinner at 7:00 pm at the IIM Udaipur Campus. In case reaching on May 31,2025 is not convenient, you may plan to reach here on May 30, 2025.
5. When should I plan to leave IIM Udaipur?
- The program will be over on June 14, 2025 by 6:30 pm. You can plan to leave the campus any time after this, but not later than 10:00 pm on June 15, 2025.
Program Policies
1. Can Summer Program students have overnight guests?
- All students must sleep in their assigned room overnight every night. No overnight guests are permitted on the campus. Parents and legal guardians are not allowed to visit the students during the program duration.
2. Can the students leave the campus during the program?
- No. All students have to stay on campus during the entire duration of the program. IIM Udaipur shall have all the necessary arrangements for the students with respect to accommodation and meals.
3. What are the (Covid 19) vaccination requirements to attend?
- All Summer Program students must be fully vaccinated (initial vaccine and the booster shot).
4. What are the disciplinary policies of IIM Udaipur?
- The students will be governed by the rules of IIM Udaipur. The Institute has the right to ask a student to leave the program anytime if there is any misconduct or unruly behaviour. No refund will be permissible in such cases.
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