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SOIL Institute of Management Admissions 2025

SOIL Institute of Management Admission Applications are now closed. The last date to apply for SOIL programs was 22 March 2025. Admission to SOIL is competitive and based on previous academic performance, entrance test scores, profile evaluation and personal interview.

PGDM Admissions 2025: SOIL Institute of Management

SOIL follows a six-step process for admissions into its PGDM in Business Design program:

Step 1: Submit Online Application

Students are required to provide the following information and documents in their application:

• Academic Background Details
• MBA Exam Scores (GMAT/CAT/MAT/CMAT/XMAT/NMAT/ATMA)
• Information on extracurriculars and hobbies
• Document Proofs

To submit the application, candidates must pay an application fee of INR 2,000.

Step 2: Profile Shortlisting

SOIL Institute of Management shortlists candidates based on their overall profile, beyond just the academic scores. The primary aspects considered are: Leadership Potential, Academic Excellence, Extracurriculars and Intellectual Capacity.

Step 3: Design Thinking Workshop

The workshop is an activity-based session on the design thinking process. Along with this workshop being an assessment stage, SOIL Institute of Management views this as a learning opportunity for students. This workshop takes about half a day and involves sessions, teamwork and presentations.

Step 4: Personal Interview

The shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview with a faculty member and a senior member of the industry. In this 45-minute interview, students are asked questions about their aspirations, goals and professional/academic background. Students must carry all their original documents for verification at the interview venue.

Step 5: Admission Result

Within 4 weeks of the interview, candidates receive an update on email. In some cases, a candidate may be invited for a second round of interview.

Step 6: Fee Deposit

If admitted, a student must register for the program by paying an initial fee of INR 2.1 lakhs. Once this initial fee is paid, the student becomes eligible to apply for PGDM scholarships. The program office gets in touch with the student to discuss options.

PGPM & PGPM-HR Admissions 2025: SOIL Institute of Management

Similar to the PGDM program, admission to the PGPM program is a multi-step process at SOIL Institute of Management.

Step 1: Submit Online Application

Candidates must submit an online application on SOIL Institute of Management’s website. Every candidate must provide the following in their application:

• Academic Background Information
• Detailed information on work experience
• MBA Exam Scores (GMAT/CAT/MAT/CMAT/XMAT/NMAT/ATMA)
• In case the candidate does not have an exam score, they must opt for the SOIL Entrance Test (SET).
• Provide document proofs

To submit the application, candidates must pay an application fee of INR 2,000.

Step 2: GEPI Process

The GEPI process is conducted to assess the candidates beyond their academic performance. This process captures a candidate’s leadership, problem-solving and teamwork skills, along with providing an insight into the candidate’s program fit.

• Group Exercise: These exercises challenge students to collaboratively apply Design Thinking principles to real world problems.
• SOIL Leadership Assessment: A psychometric assessment that evaluates a student’s leadership dimensions and personality traits. Students do not need to prepare for this test.
• Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview with a faculty member and a senior member of the industry. Similar to the PGDM interview, this interview is 45-minutes long and a student’s background, aspirations and goals are discussed.

Step 3: SOIL Entrance Test (SET) (if applicable)

If a student hasn’t taken any MBA exam, they will need to appear for the SET. This is a 60-minute test designed to evaluate students in the following areas: Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability and Critical Thinking.

Step 4: Admission Decision

Within 4 weeks of completing steps 1-3, a candidate will receive an update on their email. If the admission committee is unsure of a candidate, they may invite the candidate for another interview.

Step 5: Fee Deposit

A student is required to secure their place by paying an initial fee of INR 2 lakhs within 10 days of receiving the admission offer.