Indian Institute of Planning and Management is one of the top ten management institutes in the country today. National Economic Planning and Entrepreneurship is a two year full time course offered by the institute. This is a 200 credit programme, which can be considered much superior to other postgraduate management courses that offer maximum credits up to 120 only. Admission to the course is offered on the basis of E-PAT (Entrepreneurship & Planning Admission Test).

Eligibility Requirement for National Economic Planning and Entrepreneurship program in IIPM

Graduation is the minimum educational qualification required for the course. Final year students can also apply for their PG in IIPM. There is no minimum percentage required in graduation for the admission. Candidates who have pursued Mathematics as one of the subject at higher secondary level will be given preference. The minimum age required by the participants for the programme is 20 years. No prior industrial work experience is required for pursuing this programme.

Selection Procedure of National Economic Planning and Entrepreneurship program in IIPM

Applicants will have to undergo the entrance test of IIPM namely E-PAT (Entrepreneurship & Planning Admission Test) to seek admission. Entrance exam consists of three stages namely (1) Written test, (2) Group discussion and (3) Personal interview. The final result of the entrance test will be intimated individually by the Admission wing. Applicants can also call up the Admissions Department and verify selection details.

Application Procedure of National Economic Planning and Entrepreneurship program in IIPM

Application form can be obtained free of cost by writing to the official address mentioned in the website clearly stating the name of the programme for which the application is required, applicant’s name and contact address. Applicants can visit the official website of IIPM to register their details so that the IIPM representative can contact them to provide details. On receiving the applications forms, admit cards will be sent to the candidates. There are more than 20 exam centers in India. The official prospectus provides the details of the examination centers across India.

Fee Structure of National Economic Planning and Entrepreneurship program in IIPM

For 2 year programme, the total fee is Rs.13.25 lacs and for 1 year Executive MBA Programme total fee is Rs.12.15 lacs. Under a special agreement with IDBI Bank & UTI Bank, IIPM students are provided educational loans by these banks for the program.