FAQs

What are the programmes offered by NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education?
NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education offers 1 year diploma and 2year post graduate diploma programmes.
What are the specializations available in various programmes of NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education?
Specializations available in various programmes are business management, finance management, marketing management, human resource management, international trade management, banking and finance management and supply chain management.
When are the Admissions?
The admissions are done twice a year. December / Janauray for January batch and June / July for July batch.
WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ONE YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMME?
Programmes Eligibility Validity

Min.        Max.

Admission Procedure
All Diploma Programmes Bachelors Degree  in any discipline from any recognized University

or equivalent degree recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

OR

H.S.C  plus  3 years Diploma recognized by AICTE

OR

S.S.C plus 3 years Diploma recognized by AICTE and 3 years work experience.

OR

S.S.C plus 6 years of work experience

01yr.            03yrs Direct Admission
WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR TWO YEARS PG DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES?
Programmes Eligibility Validity

Min.        Max.

Admission Procedure
All PG Diploma Programmes Bachelors Degree in any discipline from any recognized University or equivalent degree recognized by

Association of Indian Universities with minimum 50 percent marks at Graduation Level.

OR

Bachelors Degree in any discipline from any recognized University or equivalent degree recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with minimum 2 years of work experience

02yr.            05yrs Direct Admission
Is there any entrance test conducted for admission?
No, there is no entrance test conducted for admission. Admission is done strictly based on the eligibility criteria being fulfilled by the candidate.
Are the NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education programmes approved?
NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education programmes are approved by Joint Committee of UGC-AICTE-DEC.
WHAT IS THE FEE STRUCTURE?
Programme fees towards Various Programmes

Fees 1st year
(Amt in Rs)
2nd year
(Amt in Rs)
Diploma programmes 34,000/- ——-
Post Graduate Diploma Programmes 34,000/- 33,000/-
  • Admission processing Fee Rs. 1000/- additional
  • Separate Demand Draft towards the processing fees of Rs. 1000/- and programme fee of Rs. 34000/- should be given. Cash/Cheques are not accepted.
  • Examination fees Rs 500/-  per subject/per course (Fees to be paid  at the time of examination registration as per the dates announced by the University from time to time)
  • Personal Contact Programme (PCPs) Rs 250/-  per subject/per course (Fees to be paid at the time of registration for PCPs as per the dates announced by the University from time to time)
  • Payment should be made by Demand favoring “SVKM’s NMIMS” payable at Mumbai only.
  • Candidates must check his/her eligibility before applying for the programme
  • How to apply for admission to NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education programmes?
    Candidates seeking admission shall have to apply through the prescribed application form. The application form along with the fee and attested copies of the documents should be forwarded to:

    Deputy Registrar (Admission)
    SVKM’s NMIMS
    V.L.Mehta Road,
    Vile Parle (West),
    Mumbai-400 056.

    Please mention on the envelop “Application for SDL (respective batch) Admission”

    The admission fee is to be paid in the form of Demand Draft only in favour of “SVKM`s NMIMS” payable at Mumbai. Fee paid through cheques/cash are not accepted. While submitting the application, a separate DD for Rs. 1000/- (One Thousand only) in favour of SVKM’s NMIMS payable at Mumbai to be deposited towards the admission processing fees.

    Does NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education have any study centres across India?
    Yes, NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education has study centers across India. For list of study centers please click here.
    Is it mandatory to have a study centre for pursuing a NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education Programme?
    Yes, every student admitted to the NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education shall have to be attached to a study centre located nearest to his residence/workplace. All academic activities shall be undertaken at the study centres only.
    Can a candidate change his study-Centre?
    Yes a candidate can change his study centre. In order to change the selected study centre,the student has to submit an application to The Dean, NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education along with the fees prescribed by NMIMS.
    How is the delivery of programmes at NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education?
    Printed study material which is in SIM (Self Instructional Material) format is provided to the students along with CD’s which includes the summary of the subjects semester wise for student’s reference. They can attend the Personal Contact Programmes (PCP), for doubt clearing. The said PCPs are organized at the respective study centers.
    Is it mandatory to attend PCP sessions?
    It is not mandatory to attend the PCP sessions. However NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education strongly recommends the students to attend the PCP sessions as they help them in clearing your doubts regarding their subjects.
    Can a student change the Specialization selected by him initially?
    Yes a student can change his specialization as per the dates prescribed by the University from time to time.
    What is lateral Entry?
    The lateral entry is given in the context of PG Diploma Programmes only. Candidates who hold the Bachelors Degree alongwith Diploma awarded by S.VK.M`s NMIMS will be allowed to take admission directly to the second year of Post Graduate Diploma Programmes in the respective specialization only.
    How can a candidate appear for the exams?
    A candidate can appear for the exams at the respective study centres prescribed by NGA – SCE
    How is the student performance evaluated?
    At NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education 30 percent weightage is given to continuous assessment undertaken through periodical assignments and 70 percent weightage is given to the Semester-end examinations.
    Can a student appear for semester–end examination if he has not submitted the assignment of the semester?
    Assignment credence is 30 percent and students have to submit the same for each course specified under the programme that the student has enrolled for. Since it is a compulsory component every student has to submit the assignment on or before the last date of submission declared by NMIMS Global Access – School for Continuing Education and before appearing for that term end examination.
    The student is not allowed to appear for the term end examination if he/she fails to submit the assignment for that particular course. In case he appears for the examination his/her results are declared as fail in that particular course.