Inputs are provided to the students of the MBA Program through comprehensive courseware including high quality textbooks, workbooks, model question papers and the relevant publications as continuous learning inputs.

Further, in order to supplement the students efforts through self-study, the students are encouraged to attend contact classes. The contact classes constitute an important stage in the learning methodology by enabling the students to gain an in-depth understanding of the subjects. They provide a platform to the students for better understanding of the concepts and also to clarify any doubts in the respective subjects and therefore prepare well for the examinations.

The contact classes facilitate in coping with the rigor of the MBA Program. They are beneficial to all the students enrolling into the program; especially for working executives and professionals who may not find sufficient time to prepare and plan for the examinations well in advance.

Benefits of attending the contact classes

Regular attendance of the contact classes enable students to:

• gain in-depth understanding of the subjects covered.

• understand the concepts well.

• understand the examination pattern and obtain tips on preparing well for the examinations through discussion of previous question papers.

• discuss and clear doubts and queries pertaining to the topics covered in the subjects.

• get into a disciplined mode and regular study.

Contact classes: The contact classes are need-based and are conducted subject to registration of minimum number of students.

4 times a year: The contact classes are conducted during weekends/evenings, four times a year, i.e., from January to March, April to June, July to September and October to December.

Fee: Students who plan to attend the contact classes are required to pay a fee of Rs.12,000 for the first three groups (Groups A, B and C) at the time of enrollment into the MBA Program. If the students wish to join the contact classes subsequently after their enrollment into the program, they are required to pay Rs.15,000 for Groups A, B and C.

Registration for contact classes: Students are strongly advised to register for contact classes, when they enroll for the MBA Program. Alternatively, they may register for contact classes as per the dates indicated below: