 How is the MBA Program of IMA different from other MBA Prograsms? |
| The MBA Program of IMA focuses on knowledge and skills required by management professionals who plan to work for Indian and multinational corporations. It provides the students with a general management perspective and introduces them to the latest concepts and practices related to functional areas of management. The substantive exposure to Indian and International management practices with a strong case-study orientation is a unique feature of the MBA Program. In addition, the MBA Program is structured in a flexible manner so that working executives can pursue this program without disturbing their careers. |
| Is there any Admission Test for enrolling into the MBA / EMBA or other Programme of IMA? |
| YES. There is an online entrance test by the name IMAT for MBA & Doctorate level courses. |
| I am a working executive. Can I pursue the MBA Program on a part-time basis? |
| Yes, the MBA Program can be pursued on a self-study basis. You can do self-study in your free time, and sit for the examinations and complete the program. It is designed completely in a flexible manner to suit the needs of the working executives. |
| Does IMA provide any kind of contact classes for the benefit of MBA and other candidates? |
| IMA offers an absolute flexibility of studying at your own convince. Online guidance is provided if required by any of the fellow student. There are plenty of E-books and an online library to refer from. However if a fellow student wants to pursue any kind of classes it would be absolutely to his will and wish. |
| What is the format of the examinations? Are model question papers provided to the candidates? |
The examinations consist of two parts.
1) Final Online examination
2) Assignment based postal examination
No model question papers are provided separately. Necessary questions are however given in the end of each chapter of respective subject study material |
| Is there any installment facility available for payment of fee? |
| Yes, IMA offers an installment facility to the candidates enrolling into the Programs. The fee can be paid in convenient installments as indicated in the fee schedule attached with the prospectus. |
| Are the MBA and other Programs recognized? |
| We at IMA- believe in Industry (Corporate world) recognition. In the changing economic environment what matters most is the recognition by the employers. The MBA Program is highly appreciated and valued by blue-chip employers & top corporate, as it is a uniquely designed program in Management, comprehensively covering all the functional areas of management in great depth. In today’s buyers’ market, these professionals will have good prospects in Indian companies and also in MNCs operating in India & Abroad. All programmes are autonomous. |
| What are the placement prospects for the Diploma, Graduates & Post Graduates ? |
| Acquiring the qualification will give a sustainable competitive advantage for candidates who are interested in career opportunities with progressive employers. IMA offers a broad spectrum of management courses with a strong practical orientation through its emphasis on case-based learning. The candidates who pursue the courses will get exposed to a cutting-edge curriculum. Thus, successful candidates will be able to explore career opportunities with leading Indian and multinational companies. IMA offers lifetime placement assistance guarantee. |
| What placement assistance does the IMA offer to me? |
IMA holds a placement cell which assists all the students for the life time job placements.
IMA has developed a strong base of employment opportunities for bright candidates. Through constant interaction with the industry by way of seminars and publications, the IMA has established an excellent employer network which will also be available to the students.
IMA also give emphasis on the personality and career development for the benefit of the candidates. This will assist them in faring well in their job interviews and careers. IMA believes that the entire placement exercise is a joint effort between IMA and the candidates. |
Where can I submit the Application Form for Admission into the MBA and other Programs?
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| You can submit the completed Application Form for Admission online right now. |
| What shall be the status of my final examination result if I submit 1 or 2 response sheets and fail to submit others? |
| Your result shall be prepared on the basis of response sheets of the subjects so received and marked absent in the rest of the subject, you shall be re-examined in the absentee subjects on payment of defaulter re-examination fee @ Rs. 250/- per subject. |
| What I am to do when I could pass only 2 subjects only in a given semester and failed in others. |
| In such a case, you are to be re-examined for the subject in which you have failed. A re-examination fee @ Rs. 250/- per subject is required to be paid by you. |
| What I am to do when I fail to submit my response sheets of term end examination within the given time ? |
| I you fail to submit response sheets of term end exam within 15 days you shall be re-examined and defaulter re-examination fee @ Rs. 250/- per subject is to be paid by you. |
| What is the working hours/days of the Institute? |
| Institute remains open from 10.00 A.M. to 7.00 P.M. (Monday to Saturday). Institute remains closed on Sunday and Gazetted holidays as notified by the Director, IMA. |
| If I have any further questions whom should I contact? |
| If you have any further questions you may contact – contact@imaonline.in |
| How do I take a course? |
Locate the subject you want to study on our Course List and choose your subject by clicking it. Once you are on the subject page, browse the courses available until you find something that interests you. Click the link - the course will appear in this window or a new one.
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| Do I need to register to use this website? |
| Yes. You can register the course online and also pay the fees at the same time for the enrollment. You can also send the cheque / demand draft to the office for the same. |
| Can you send me more information about a course? |
| We are unable to send any more information about courses than what is included in the course listing. Each course we've linked to is its own entity. Visit the course website and look for the course details. Still if you have any queries you can always contact the student support desk for assistance. |
| Can I take the test online? |
| Yes. The tests are always online. If you are unable to access internet from your location you can also opt for the offline tests. For further information on the same kindly contact the student support desk for assistance. |
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Where can I find IMA study materials & practice tests? |
| There are several resources available on the website to help you prepare for the IMA exam. We've listed many of these valuable resources like E-Books, E-Library and we have also authorized Book Vendors to assist and supply your needs for the courses books. |
| How do I get a free course added to this website? |
| If you have developed or found a FREE online course, tutorial, or valuable resource please use our Add a Course form to contribute it to this web. The submission will be evaluated and added if it meets our criteria. Finding that your suggestion was not added should not be interpreted as a reflection on the quality of the site that you recommended. |
| What courses & tests do come with a certificate? |
| All the courses and the tests you enroll come with a certificate. |
| Do you have a "Brick & Mortar" Store? |
| No. Our business is completely online but YES we do have an office to correspond your needs. |
| Are the courses & tests legit? |
| We have attempted to list only credible, legitimate resources on our site. It is recommended that after you have selected a course or test, clicked the link, and arrived at the website offering the program you're interested in that you look for About Us and Accreditation links to familiarize yourself with the company and its website. |
| Do you have an affiliate program? |
| YES, our business model does include an affiliate program. We recommend those looking for quality educational affiliate programs check out at affiliate@imaonline.in |
| What are the benefits of IMA’s Programmes over other conventional Distance Education Programmes offered by various Universities? |
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IMA offers Programmes in three different modes, to suit the needs of all the genre of students |
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Students are taught by Distance Learning mode, E-correspondence mode & Online Education mode. |
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Highly affordable Fee Structure |
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Interaction with faculty through Email, Chat, Discussion Forum |
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Flexibility to study anytime, and at (one’s) own pace |
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| What should I do if there is change in my address or phone number? |
| You should immediately intimate the change in address or phone number at support@imaonweb.info and , fill the form for change in address and submit it in the website under MY PAGE.
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| Is the IMA diploma valid all over India and abroad? |
| Yes, IMA diploma is valid all over India and abroad |
| Can I study more than one Programme under IMA at a time? |
| At a time, you can study end number of Programmes under IMA. However, IMA offers dual diploma option wherein you are free to pursue any regular Programme under any other University or Institute. |
| What computer configurations do I need to have in order to access the online courseware? |
To access the online courseware, you will need Windows 9x, NT, ME, 2000 or XP machine. The Macintosh platform is also supported, provided you use the latest versions of Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. For best performance we recommend:
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Pentium or better with 64 MB RAM or more |
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1GB Hard Drive or better |
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SVGA monitor |
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28.8 KBPS modem or better |
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| Do I need to install any software on my computer to view the online study material and to access the LMS? |
You need to have the following software installed on your machine-
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Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or better |
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Plug-in: Shockwave and Flash Player |
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Readers: Acrobat Reader, Power point Reader |
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| Do I need an internet connection if I enroll myself in an e-Correspondence Programme? |
| You do not need an internet connection if you enroll yourself in an e-correspondence Programme as the course material is provided in the form of CBTs. |
| Who can take admission to IMA ? |
| Anyone can take admission to IMA; Students, Professionals, Businessmen, Entrepreneurs, House-wives and any other individual who wishes to pursue Professional education while still continuing what he/ she is doing. |
| What is the maximum age at which one can take admission to IMA? |
| There is no maximum age bar for admission to IMA |
| Do I have to appear for an entrance test for admission to a Programme under IMA? |
| There is no entrance test for admission in the Diploma & Advance Diploma Programmes under IMA. However, you need to qualify for IMAT for the Graduate diploma, Masters diploma & Doctorates level Programme you wish to take admission to. |
| How do I know that I am eligible for a Programme under IMA? |
| Eligibility criteria are provided for all the Programmes. You need to study that carefully before filling up the Application form. Also, you can seek the help of our Career Advisor to verify if you are eligible for a Programme or not. For more details please visit our Distance Education, Online & e-correspondence Programmes at www.imaonline.in |
| Where do I have to come for admission? |
| You can take admission at the Head Quarters or any of our Branch Offices. You may also download the Application Form from the Website (www.imaonline.in) and submit it through post / courier. |
| Can I take admission through IMA website? |
| Yes, you can take admission through the IMA website. The Application Form is available on the website. You can fill the admission form from the website & attach the documents along with it. You can also mail / courier the documents after enrolling yourself on the website. |
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What are the documents that I need to attach with the Application Form? |
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Attested photocopy of Matriculation or equivalent examination certificate bearing testimony to the date of birth |
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Attested photocopy of Detailed Marks Card of the qualifying examination |
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Two recent passport size photographs. |
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Attested photocopy of residence proof |
For more details please visit Admission Procedure Guidelines |
| What if I send an incomplete application form ? |
| Only duly filled in and signed Application Form(s) along with the attachments, as prescribed, would be deemed to be Complete Application. Incomplete Application Form will be rejected. Therefore, to avoid this, you are advised to read the Admission Procedure Guidelines carefully or seek the help of our career counselors. |
| What if I do not attach the requisite documents with the Application Form? |
| Your application for admission will not be considered for the Programme you have applied for. |
| When will I be issued the Registration / Enrollment / Roll number? |
| You will be issued the Registration / Enrollment / Roll number after you have fulfilled all the formalities for admission to IMA. In case, you have taken admission through website, you will be sent your registration number through post / courier. |
| When will I get my LMS username and password ? |
| You will get your LMS username and password once you are allotted your Registration Number. |
| How can I access my study material though LMS ? |
| Once you have the LMS username and password, you have to login to the LMS with the same, and you will have access to all the information provided for the students. |
When will the faculty be available for Chat? |
The schedule for the Chat sessions will be announced on the website. |
| How much time will the faculty take to reply to my queries sent through email? |
The Faculty will reply to you queries sent through email within 72 hours. |
What if I do not get a reply to my query ? |
| You will receive a reply to your query within 72 hours. However, if you do not receive a reply, please re-send your query to the Faculty. If still you do not receive a reply, please intimate us at support@imaonweb.info |
Who are the faculty members who will be replying to my queries during the Chat sessions or through email? |
| The Advisory Faculties are appointed from all over the world, ex-IIM , IIT, FMS, Symbiosis, Oxford, Howards, Huston, Lords and various others renowned universities & institutes for the replying to your queries during the Chat sessions. |
| Where are the Contact Classes held? |
| The Contact Classes are held only at the International Campus of our foreign affiliates. |
Is it compulsory to attend the Contact Classes? |
| Contact Classes for all the Programmes under IMA are optional. However, we recommend that the students make complete use of this facility for their conceptual understanding. |
I am a student of e-Correspondence/ Online Programme. Can I attend the regular classes in the foreign affiliates ? |
For students enrolled under e-Correspondence/ Online Programmes, we have a special one week PCP (Personal Contact Programme), wherein they can interact with the faculty and other students. However if you still wish to attend the regular classes in the foreign affiliates, you have to submit your request to the President, IMA. |
When will I get my degree/ diploma certificate? |
| You will get your degree/ diploma certificate upon completion of your degree/ diploma, within 45 days from the declaration of your examination result. |
| What if I miss an Examination? |
| If you miss an Examination, you can re-appear for it along with the next semester Examination. But you have to make sure that you adhere to the maximum duration of a Programme. |
| How many times can I re-appear for an Examination? |
| You may re-appear for an Examination as many times till the maximum duration of a Programme. |
What if I do not submit my assignments on time? |
Any assignment submitted after the last date of submission is not accepted, and subsequently zero marks are given in the continuous assessment of that course. |
| What is the Question Paper pattern for the End- term Examination? |
| Question Paper Pattern is available in the Student Section. |
What is the schedule of the End term Examination? |
The schedule of the End term Examination is intimated through the Announcements section. |
| What is the breakup of marks for the IMA Examinations ? |
Please refer to the Question Paper Pattern |
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