Details of Admission Test for MBA Rural Development (MBARD) conducted by G.B. Pant
Social Science Institute.
Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute MBA Rural Development:
The G B Pant Social Science Institute is conducting
an Admission Test for its two-year full time MBA Rural Development
(MBA RD) Programme. The MBA RD degree is awarded by the Central University
of Allahabad. There are 27 courses spread over four semesters. Students acquire
knowledge and skills through an appropriate mix of lectures, field visits, practice
and experiential learning. An innovative learning process has been designed for
the course.
Eligibility Criteria:
The minimum qualification for admission to the MBA (RD) programs shall be graduation
from a recognized institution. (Degree Course of at least three years duration with
separate annual/ semester examination system) from any stream. Students appearing
in the final year examination of the undergraduate class shall also be permitted
to apply, subject to the condition that they furnish their final graduation pass
result not later than the date specified.
For Foreign Students: Admission of foreign national
shall be made strictly as per recommendations of the foreign student’s advisor of
the University as supernumerary seats. Foreign students recommended from time to
time by the Government of India shall be admitted without Admission Test.
How to Apply?
Download the application form from this website www.gbpssi.nic.in and submit
the filled in application with demand draft of
1500/- (
750 in case of applicants belonging to SC/ST categories) in favour of the Director,
G B Pant Social Science Institute, payable at Allahabad. Late fee is an additional
500/-. Application form could also be obtained through post by sending a self addressed
envelope affixed with stamps of
22/-.
Completed application form be sent to:
The Coordinator (MBARD Admissions),
G B Pant Social Science Institute,
Jhusi Allahabad - 211 019, Uttar Pradesh.
Exam Schedule
Important Exam Dates:
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Sr.No.
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Event
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Date
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1.
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Last Date for submission of duly filled in application form
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24th March, 2012
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2.
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Last date for submission with late fee
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30th April, 2012
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3.
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Written Examination
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24th May, 2012
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4.
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Group Discussions and Personal Interview
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In May 2012
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5.
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Group Discussions and Personal Interview Result
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On or Before May 31, 2012
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TopExam Pattern
All applicants, except the foreign national applicants Appling through proper channel
shall have to appear in the Admission Test.
1. Written Tests (600 Marks):
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Sr. No.
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Test Areas
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Marks
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1.
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Communication Ability in English
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150 Marks
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2.
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Aptitude and Reasoning
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3.
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General Awareness
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4.
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Quantitative Aptitude
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That there shall be negative marking for wrong
answers, in pursuance of which, while 4 (FOUR)
marks will be awarded for every correct answer and 1 (ONE)
mark would be deducted for every wrong answer.
2. Oral Tests (100 Marks):
Short listed candidates shall be required to appear in the oral tests at G.B. Pant
Social Science Institute.
The oral tests shall comprise the following:
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Group Leadership (100 Marks): The testing shall be done by grouping
the applicants in viable groups and conducting discussion on chosen themes to test
the applicant's leadership ability, group behaviour, and adjustment with group dynamics.
- Personal Interview (100 Marks).
Exam Centres:
- Allahabad
- Bareilly
- Bhubaneshwar
- Delhi
- Gorakhpur
- Patna
Reservation:
As per Central University of Allahabad Rules.
seats: 46 or as decided by the University Admission
Committee.
Exam Fee:
- Application fee is
1500/- for Open Category.
- Application fee is
750/- for SC/ST
Category.
Contact Details:
Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute,
Jhusi, Allahabad - 211019,
Uttar Pradesh, INDIA
Tel: +91 - 0532 - 2569206, 2569214, 2567802, 2569204.
Fax: +91 - 0532 - 2569206.
E-mail: mail@gbpssi.org.in
Website: www.gbpssi.nic.in
Admission Procedure
The admission to the MBARD courses shall be based on Admission Test comprising Written
and Oral Tests. Based on performance in the Written Test, short listed candidates
shall be required to appear in Oral Test conducted for MBARD programme. The number
of short listed candidates for the Oral Tests shall be decided by the Admission
Committee. All tests shall be conducted only in English medium.
Final List of Selected Candidates:
The final list of selected candidates shall be drawn on the basis of overall performance
of the candidates in the written and oral tests for relevant social categories.
Provided that a candidate has to appear in all parts of the written test and all
the oral tests; thus, a candidate, who is, for whatsoever reason, absent at one
or all the oral test(s) shall not be considered for final selection for admission.
Final result shall be declared on official website of GBPSSI and placed on the Notice
Board of the Institute.
In case of Tie:
While drawing the list if finally selected candidates a tie between two or more
candidates securing identical score shall be decided as follows:
- Score in the Written Test. In case their being same,
- Percentage marks scored in Graduate Examination. In case of it being same,
- Percentage Marks scored in Intermediate or its equivalent Examination. In case of
it being same,
- Percentage Marks scored in High School or its equivalent Examination. In case of
it being same,
- By drawing a lottery.
If a student fails to collect the intimation or deposit the
fee by the required date normally he/she shall not be granted extension
of time and the vacancy so created shall be filled up by the waiting list candidate
in order of merit.
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