The mission of the PGPEX-VLM is to develop future visionary leaders for the manufacturing sector in India so as to enhance the global competitiveness of our manufacturing sector.
PGPEX-VLM is a unique program that fulfills the current industry’s growing demand for techno-managerial leaders who shape the neo-industrial revolution. Laden with latest management skills and cutting-edge technology knowledge, these vanguards are being readied for meeting the challenges offered by the new wave of business enterprises that thrive on information as they strive for the "Triple Bottom line".
Eligibility
Education
A First-Class Graduate Engineers with First Division/ First Class Marks from SLC/ Madhyamik.
Work Experience
Self sponsored candidates, not in service. - Minimum 4½ (four and half) to maximum 10 (ten) years of work experience in manufacturing, engineering and related sector; holding responsibilities in production planning and control, research, design and development, quality control, plant engineering, maintenance, supply chain, construction etc.
Sponsored candidates need to have minimum 4½ (four and half) years work experience only. In these cases, there is no upper limit of experience.
Candidates on study leave also need to have minimum 4½ (four and half) years work experience only. In these cases, there is no upper limit of experience and are eligible for participating in the placement process only on submission of “No Objection Certificate” from the Company/ Employer. Please note that participation in placement process does not guarantee placement.
The date of computation of the number of years of work experience shall be up to 28th February 2019 for the academic year 2019-20, i.e., 13th batch.
Application for PGPEX-VLM Batch 13 (2019-20) is now open. Click here to apply online.
Selection Procedure
Based on the eligibility criteria short listed candidates are called for a written test consisting of three sections – Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability and Engineering Ability. The written test is conducted at one or more centers.
Candidates shortlisted after the written test are called for Personal Interview (PI) at the host institute.
Selection will be based on academic records, work experience, and performance in Aptitude Test and PI.
Important Dates
Date |
Activity |
Sep 1st Week |
Newspaper advertisement |
Sep 1st Week |
Online portal for application opens |
5-Nov-18 |
Online portal for application closes |
9-Nov-18 |
Receipt of letters of recommendation by Referees closes |
16-Nov-18 |
Shortlisted candidates for written test |
9-Dec-18 |
Written test at 4 locations |
14-Dec-18 |
Shortlisted candidates for personal interview |
23-Dec-18 |
Personal interview at IIMC |
31-Dec-18 |
Selected candidates for admission |
Program Fees
The present program fees is at Rs. 11,25,000/- (Rupees eleven lakhs twenty five thousand only) + applicable taxes.