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SOIL Gurgaon Admission 2024: Courses, Fees, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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SOIL Institute of Management is one of the top MBA colleges located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established with the collaboration of 32 leading companies in 2009, SOIL Gurgaon currently offers two 1-Year MBA Programs viz. Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) (specializations include Marketing, Finance, Analytics) and Post Graduate Program in Management – Human Resources (PGPM HR). In addition to it, the institute also offers a 2-Year MBA Program viz. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) (specializations include Marketing, Finance, Analytics, Human Resources).

Candidates seeking admission must have a full-time undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
Admission of candidates is done through a combination of assessment test and interview rounds that will be conducted by the institute.
Candidates will be selected based on their overall performance at all stages of the selection process.
Candidates should submit an online application by paying the application fee by chosen application deadline
The application fee (non-refundable) for PGDM and PGPM programs is INR 2000/-.

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Table of Content

SOIL Gurgaon PGDM Admission

1.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

1.2 How to Apply?

SOIL Gurgaon PGPM Admission

2.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

2.2 How to Apply?

SOIL Gurgaon Scholarships
SOIL Gurgaon FAQs

SOIL Gurgaon Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the institute	SOIL Institute of Management, Gurgaon
Institute type	Private
Courses offered	PGDM, PGPM
Basic Admission Criteria	Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
Application Mode	Online
Name of the entrance	CAT/ XAT/GMAT/NMAT/STAT
Entrance mode	Online
Interview	Yes

SOIL Gurgaon Important Dates

PGPM / PGPM HR / PGDM
Last Date to apply for PGPM / PGPM HR / PGDM	March 18, 2023

CAT Dates
CAT Notification Release	July 31, 2023 (tentative)
CAT 2023 Registration Opens	1^st Week of Aug, 2023 (tentative)
Registration Ends	3^rd Week of Sep, 2023 (tentative)
CAT Form Correction	Last Week of Sep, 2023 (tentative)
CAT 2023 Admit Card Release	Last Week of Oct, 2023 (tentative)
CAT Mock Test Link Activation	4^th Week of Oct, 2023 (tentative)
CAT 2023 Exam Date	Nov 26, 2023 (tentative)
CAT 2023 Answer Key Release	1^st Week of Dec, 2023 (tentative)
Answer Key Challenge Process	1^st Week of Dec, 2023 (tentative)
CAt 2023 Result Declaration	1^st Week of Jan, 2023 (tentative)

CMAT Dates
Last Date of Submision of Applications Fomrs Online	Mar 13, 2023 (Up to 5 PM)
Last Date for Payment of Application Fee Online	Mar 13, 2023 (Up to 11.50 PM)
Correction Window (Online Only)	Mar 14, 2023 – Mar 16, 2023

XAT Dates
XAT Registration	10th August - 11th December 2022
XAT Admit Card	20th December 2022
XAT Exam	8th January 2023
XAT Answer Key Release	17th January, 2023
XAT Result	28th January 2023

SOIL Gurgaon PGDM Admission 2023

SOIL Gurgaon offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Business Design. SOIL prepares creative Business Design leaders and makes them aware of the needs of stakeholders, their requirements.

No of specialization	Business Design, Human Resource Management, Analytics, Finance, Marketing
Admission	CAT/GMAT/XAT/MAT
Seats	180
Application Form Month	November
Basic Eligibility	Graduation with at least 50% marks in aggregate
Course fee	INR 12,90,000

SOIL makes students capable to solve complex problems, redesign creativity and inspiration through immense networking and collaboration so as to develop products and solutions that are sustainable.

SOIL Gurgaon PGDM Eligibility

Courses	Eligibility
PGDM	Applicants should have valid GMAT/CAT/XAT/NMAT score, with 50% aggregate marks during graduation, and minimum 2 years of work experience.

All applicants are required to appear for GMAT /CAT /XAT /MAT.
Fresher’s and candidates with less than 5 years of work experience are eligible to apply.
Applicants may submit multiple examination scores; Institute will consider the best score provided by an applicant while shortlisting applications
Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution
Graduation type: 3 years / 4 years or 5 years integrated program
Stream: Arts/Commerce/Science/ Engg. (B. Tech / B.E) etc.

SOIL Gurgaon PGDM Admission Process

Candidates should submit an online application by paying the application fee
Shortlisting of candidates will be done based on past academic performance, admission test scores (CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT), and relevant work experience.
Candidates will be intimated regarding their shortlisting through email / SMS to their registered phone number with every detail.
Candidates will have to attend a Design Thinking Workshop which will be a half-day program where they will solve real-life problems.
This will give an idea of the innovative and creative approach of the students towards problem-solving, teaching and learning skills.
Personal Interview will be conducted by a panel of Industry experts and SOIL faculty
Candidates will be finally selected based on past academic scores, extra co-curricular achievements, relevant work experience, test scores, performance in the workshop and Personal Interview.
Selected Candidates will be intimated regarding their selection over email with information regarding their admission and payment of admission fees.

SOIL Gurgaon PGDM How to Apply?

Fill the Online Application form.
Create an account by filling in the details. You will receive a unique account ID and password. Using it, re-login into your account and complete the registration process.
Enter all the details; academic, personal, work experience related.
Enter the CAT/XAT/GMAT registration details and upload the score card (if applicable).
Upload scanned photographs.
Pay the application fee online. The application fee for the PGDM program is INR 2000.
Submit the application form.
Print the application form and acknowledgment slip for future correspondence.
Select the date for the “Design Thinking Workshop” round while filling the application.

SOIL Gurgaon PGPM Admission 2023

SOIL Gurgaon offers two 1-Year Post Graduation Programs, Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) and Post Graduate Program in Management - Human Resources (PGPM HR).

SOIL’s PGPM course provides a solid foundation in major business disciplines and core business skills. Our world-class faculty and several industry leaders develop courses based on up-to-date best practice and latest academic research.

Students are made to work on Industry-specific projects and social innovation programs where they can volunteer to frame solutions for real-life problems.

SOIL’s PGPM course focuses on developing HR Leaders with a global perspective who are equipped to handle the workload of an HR Manager / professional in various industries and situations. The program allows you to evolve a high level of self- awareness regarding your own leadership style, thus making you better prepared for your new role.

Students get to learn modern concepts, techniques and practices in the management of human resources and enhance their effectiveness.

No of specialization	Finance, Human Resources, Analytics, Marketing, Business Leadership
Admission	CAT/GMAT/XAT/NMAT/STAT
Seats	PGPM: 90 PGPM-HR: 60
Application Form Month	September-October
Basic Eligibility	Graduation with at least 55% marks (Engineering streams) 50% marks (Non-Engineering streams)
Course fee	INR 15,33,226 (PGPM)
Course fee	INR 13,85,862 (PGPM-HR)

SOIL Gurgaon PGPM Eligibility

To be eligible for admissions into the PGPM program, a student must fulfill the following criteria.

A Completed Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with at least 50% in graduation.
Greater than 60% in 10th & 12th Standard Examinations
Minimum 2 years of Prior Work Experience is required.
Valid CAT*/NMAT/GMAT/XAT* scores are accepted for PGPM-BL (Non-Mandatory but adds weightage to your profile)

To be eligible for admissions into the PGPM HR program, a student must fulfill the following criteria.

A Completed Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with at least 50% in graduation.
Greater than 60% in 10th & 12th Standard Examinations
Work Experience is preferred.
Desire to become a HR leader in the future.
Valid CAT*/NMAT/GMAT/XAT* scores are accepted for PGPM-HR (Non-Mandatory but adds weightage to your profile)

SOIL Gurgaon PGPM Admission Process

Candidates should submit an online application by paying the application fee
After completing the application form and sending an updated resume, the PGPM admissions office shall revert with a detailed profile evaluation summary within 72 hours.
Shortlisting of candidates will be done based on overall profile, past academic performance and relevant work experience.
Candidates will be intimated regarding their shortlisting through email / SMS to their registered email address and phone number with every detail.
Candidates will then take the SOIL Talent Appreciation Test (STAT). This test shall consider the following four characteristic traits of the candidates.
- Leadership potential
- Reasoning and Ideation potential
- Relationship building potential
- Self-Leadership potential
The next round will be a Personal Interview with a faculty member and a senior member from the industry.
Candidates will be interviewed about their background, how the MBA program fits with their plans and aspirations.
In 4 weeks, the results shall be conveyed to the candidates of their selection. If selected, candidates will have to pay INR 2 lakhs to secure their seat, within 10 days of the announcement of results.

Important Points:

The admission team will assist the students with any queries related to specific programs and provide the details regarding the application process.
The admission committee will schedule the test and interview as per the candidate’s preferred dates.
Candidates will also be required to write essays to help determine your fit with SOIL.
For online interviews, details of the medium will be shared with the candidates on their registered email ids.
The interview will be of 45 minutes duration with questions regarding the candidate’s background and aspirations.

SOIL PGPM How to Apply?

Fill the Online Application form.
Create an account by filling in the details. You will receive a unique account ID and password. Using it, re-login into your account and complete the registration process.
Enter all the details; academic, personal, work experience related.
Enter the following details in your application form in a mandatory preference.
Contact details of two recommenders, one related to your professional background.
Write the essays, in the given fields in the application form.
Opt for preferential dates for STAT (Soil Talent Appreciation Test) and interview to attend.
Enter the CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT registration details and upload the score card (if applicable).
Upload scanned photographs.
Pay the application fee online. The application fee for the PGPM program is INR 2000.
Submit the application form.
Keep the application form and acknowledgment slip for future correspondence.

SOIL Gurgaon Scholarships

SOIL is committed to ensuring that PGPM program is available for the most committed and high potential leaders of tomorrow. In order to achieve this, it has allocated scholarships worth 2 crores (For all SOIL Programs) in total that are mentioned below:

Need-Based Scholarships: Amount – Upto INR 2 Lakhs
Merit-Based Scholarships: Amount – Upto INR 2 Lakhs
Capt. Vikram Batra Scholarships For Defence: Amount – Upto INR 2 Lakhs
Outstanding Work In NGOs/Teach For India/AIESEC Scholarships: Amount – Upto INR 2 Lakhs
Women In Leadership Scholarships: Amount – Upto INR 2 Lakhs
Earn While You Learn (Research Assistantship): Amount – INR 10,000/month

SOIL is committed to ensuring that its unique 2 Year PGDM program is available for the most committed and high potential leaders of tomorrow. It ensures that every candidate who is selected can attend the program irrespective of their socio-economic background. In order to achieve this, it has allocated generous scholarships which are mentioned below:

Need Based Scholarship
Merit Based Scholarship
Verghese Kurien Scholarship
Defence Personnel Scholarship
Unique Achievement Award

SOIL Gurgaon FAQs

Ques. Does the PGDM program at SOIL Gurgaon equivalent to MBA degree?

Ans. No. PGDM program does not award degrees. That can only be awarded by universities recognised by UGC.

Ques. I have completed a diploma course and I don’t have an undergraduate degree. Can I apply for any program at SOIL Gurgaon?

Ans. The eligibility criterion at SOIL requires all students to have an undergraduate degree. If your diploma is considered to be equivalent to a degree by the admission authorities, then it will be accepted.

Ques. Are there any age limit for admission to programs at SOIL Gurgaon?

Ans. There is no age limit as long as the students fulfill the eligibility criteria.

Ques. Will part time work experience be considered for admission to SOIL Gurgaon?

Ans. No. Only full time experience after graduation shall be considered

Ques. I have worked in my family owned business. Will this experience be considered for admission to SOIL Gurgaon?

Ans. If this experience is full-time can be proven with relevant documents like recommendations from people who are professionally linked with your business (clients, vendors etc), then your application could be accepted for further rounds. The relevance and quality of your recommendations and your experience in your business will be critical.

Ques. Does SOIL Gurgaon have students’ exchange program with foreign universities? How many students get this opportunity?

Ans. Yes, SOIL Gurgaon has partnered with 3 international business schools namely Milano institute Politecnico in Milan Italy, BIG (Bainbridge graduate institute) in Seattle, USA and University of New Brunswick in Canada for exchange program. Around 4-5 students go for the program.

Ques. Which all companies recruited at SOIL Gurgaon last year?

Ans. 75 major companies recruited students including Dabur, ICICI bank, Genpact, Mahindra group, HCL technologies, Hindustan times media, Wipro technologies and various others. For more details, visit our placements page.

COURSE	ADMISSION LINK
PGPBL	Admission Link
PGP-HR	Admission Link
PGDM Business Design	Admission Link

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SOIL Institute of Management: 5 answered questions

Which institute is better for pursuing an MBA, BIMTECH, SOIL, or IMI?

Sidhharth Jain

23 Feb 23

When considering a post-graduate program in management, SOIL may be a strong option due to its flexible course offerings. SOIL offers a 1-year PGPM course, in addition to its 2-year MBA program, for individuals with at least 2 years of work experience. This can be particularly beneficial for those who wish to continue working while pursuing an advanced degree. Additionally, SOIL's average placement numbers are higher compared to BIMTECH but lesser than IMI, with an average placement of 11 LPA as opposed to 9.38 LPA and 12.87 LPA for BIMTECH and IMI, respectively.

However, it is important to consider other factors and conduct thorough research before making a final decision on which program to pursue.

How does the SOIL Institute of Management compare to Great Lakes Gurgaon?

Tiyasa Ghosh

22 Jun 21

SOIL Institute of Management and Great Lakes are good B-schools. Out of both, my friend graduated from SOIL and according to him, SOIL is really a good B- school.

At SOIL, you will learn concepts of design earning, liberal arts, and management. This will bring a required change in the management education space.
You get to learn from an experienced world-class faculty as top-notch industry leaders.
This college offers subjects that focus on the companies hence, you get prepared for your further steps in the career.
Moreover, this college will prepare you from the basic- level as it organizes a Social innovation program.
You will be taken to an NGO for a year to understand the needs of the people and help them accordingly.
They design the course structure for the students which targets the understanding of management subjects thoroughly.

Most of the students are placed from the campus by prominent companies like HCL, Aaditya Birla, Cognizant, Volvo Eicher. These companies offer good company roles such as project manager, business analysts, etc.

What PGDM program is better between Great Lakes Gurgaon, BIMTECH and Soil Institute of Management Gurgaon?

Aditi Roy

17 Apr 23

The best PGDM programme between Great Lakes Gurgaon, BIMTECH, and Soil Institute of Management Gurgaon relies on personal preferences and career ambitions. To assist you choose, below is some programme information.

Great Lakes Gurgaon: Great Lakes Gurgaon's two-year, full-time PGDM programme teaches business management fundamentals. The programme has a rigorous curriculum, industry interactions, and experience learning. Great Lakes has several corporate collaborations and prepares students for a variety of jobs.

BIMTECH: It is another top Indian business school. BIMTECH's two-year, full-time PGDM programme teaches management and prepares students for business leadership. The programme offers core, elective, and experiential learning. BIMTECH also connects students with industry professionals through its corporate relationships.

Soil Institute of Management Gurgaon: School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL) is a young Indian business school known for its innovative management education. The one-year, full-time SOIL PGDM programme emphasises experiential learning, leadership development, and sustainability. The programme offers core, elective, and experiential learning, including a six-month Social Innovation Programme.

Finally, all three PGDM programmes have distinct advantages. Before choosing, examine your career aspirations and investigate the curriculum, instructors, industry ties, and other aspects.

What is the scenario of placements between Great Lakes and Soil Institute of Management, Gurgaon?

Samrat Dutta

03 Jul 21

Let us look at the placement statistics of PGPM program at Soil Institute of Management, Gurgaon for the year 2020 in detail –

Highest salary – INR 17.96 lakhs per annum
Average salary – INR 10.79 lakhs per annum
Number of companies participated – 92
Average post-MBA salary hike – 126%
Highest job sector – 66% (IT/ITES)
Top companies participated – Maruti Suzuki, TATA Communications, Mahindra, Wipro, Godfrey Phillips, HT Media, GSK, Raymond, Lucideus, Xavient, and ITC Infotech

Now let us look at the placement statistics of PGDM program at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon for the year 2020 –

Highest salary (Domestic) – INR 13.6 lakhs per annum
Highest salary (International) – INR 17 lakhs per annum
Average salary – INR 9.15 lakhs per annum
Top job sectors – BFSI (31%), IT/ITES (27%), Consulting (12%)
Top job functions – Sales & Marketing (43%), Finance (27%)
Top companies participated - Wipro, Aditya Birla, Deloitte, Nielsen, KPMG and Salesforce

Apart from that Great Lakes Institute of Management invites more than 25 international visiting faculty from top B-schools such as Kellogg’s and Stanford. It also has an 8800+ strong alumni network in more than 30 countries.

How is School of Inspired Leadership - SOIL Gurgaon for a 2 year MBA after graduation and in terms of placement and the CAT cut off?

Bhuvan Pandit

14 Dec 21

School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL) Gurgaon offers a 2 year MBA program and is AICTE approved. The program is a combination of design thinking and management education. The faculty is top notch including highly experienced teachers who are equally cooperative.

Categories	MBA at SOIL Gurgaon
Course Fee	15.33 lakh
Placement Percentage	70%
Highest CTC	8-9 LPA
Average CTC	6-7 LPA
Recruiting Companies	Aditya Birla, HCL, Cognizant, Infosys, etc.