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MBA / MBA (Communications Management) FAQs

Yes. In fact, we encourage that. Please book a campus tour prior to your arrival (http://www.flame.edu.in/admissions/visit-us).
You can apply to FLAME University once our application portal is open. We strongly recommend you to apply early (Admission Schedule) so that you have enough time to plan and prepare for your admission.
Please register on the FLAME University website (apply.flame.edu.in) to create your user account. You will get an auto generated e-mail with your log in information. Use this log in information to apply. For details, you may refer to the section on 'Apply to FLAME'.
You may call our admission counsellors on our toll free helpline 1-800-209-4567 / +91-9607010655 or e-mail your query to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

FLAME has designed the selection process in such a way that each applicant has a fair chance of admission.
Our Internal assessment process considers the following aspects of the application:

  • National Level Entrance Test Scores [CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/NMAT/GMAT/MH-CET] - (Mandatory)
  • Essay
  • Online Personal Interview (PI) *
  • Past Academic Record
  • Extracurricular activities/ achievements
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Personality Profiling

* During the Online Personal Interview (PI), we will also conduct a 60-second video recording about your views on, 'Why you want to join FLAME University?'

We follow a sliding principle for selection, where we shortlist candidates based on their overall performance on all the parameters enlisted above. As an applicant, if you score below average in your entrance test, but your application is strong in other aspects, chances are you might still get an offer from FLAME University. Obviously, the higher the test score, the better your chances of getting an offer letter. Your chances of selection are brighter if you have a strong academic record, well-articulated SOP, and extracurricular/ professional achievements.

With this, FLAME tries to ensure that bright well-rounded individuals get admitted to FLAME’s postgraduate programs.

FLAME has an internal assessment process which considers various parameters for selection of candidates. Admission test score is just one of the parameters we consider for selection. Even if you score below average in your entrance tests, but your application is strong in other aspects, chances are you might still get an offer from FLAME. Obviously, the higher the test scores the better your chances of getting an offer letter.
Online Personal Interviews will typically be conducted on Saturday or Sunday. You will be required to allot half an hour for the same. Essay will be conducted on weekdays.
No, only current year CAT score is valid. The same applies to other national level admission tests such as XAT, MAT, CMAT and MH-CET. The validity of GMAT is 5 years. So, if you have a valid GMAT score till the date of enrolment, you are eligible to apply.
Please mention the scores of all the tests you have taken. We will consider your best national level test score for the selection process.
Yes, you may share your best national level test score with us to improve your chances of selection to FLAME University. You can send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your higher test score along with a scanned copy of your scorecard. We will re-evaluate your application based on your new national level test score.
FLAME University’s admission process will be conducted completely online. You will be able to attend the admission process from home.

You will receive an email from the admissions team with details regarding date and time to appear for the Essay and Online Personal Interview, well before your selection process is scheduled.

Online Personal Interviews will typically be conducted on Saturday or Sunday. You will be required to allot half an hour for the same. Essay will be conducted on weekdays. You will receive email for Essay with details regarding date, time and other instructions.

AADHAR card or PAN card or Passport will serve as an identity proof for you to attend FLAME University’s online admission process. Only originals shall be treated as valid proof of identity. You are required to keep the same handy during the entire online admission process.
Chrome version 63 and above, Microsoft Edge Version 84.0.522.63 and above, Firefox version 52 and above and Safari version 12 and above will support FLAME University’s online admission process. You will need a webcam (internal or external) enabled computer with stable internet bandwidth of => 512 kbps.
No. Only a desktop or laptop can be used for the online admission process.
Please get in touch well in advance with a member of the FLAME admissions team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or +91-9607010655 who will guide you in case of such a situation.
A help desk contact number will be displayed on each page of the online Essay. Additionally, a member of FLAME University’s admissions team will be constantly available. You can call on +91-7397917921 to seek help.
FLAME University evaluates your application based on parameters mentioned in the ‘Selection Process’ section. The decision of FLAME University shall be final in this regard.
You are advised to keep checking your user account on our application portal for latest updates. Once the admission status is announced, you will get email notification on your registered email id. To know your admission status, please login to the application portal.
You may log-in to your account on the application portal and accept the admission offer by clicking on ACCEPT button or you can submit the admission offer acceptance form (copy available in your offer letter) duly filled in and scanned to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Merit-based, need-based and special scholarships are available to the deserving students. Please refer to the section on scholarships.
Deadlines to accept the offer of admission and other applicable dates will be communicated in the offer letter which will be sent to the selected students on their registered email id. Acceptance of admission offer and payment of enrollment deposit fee has to be completed before the deadline mentioned in your offer letter. If you fail to do so within the prescribed time, your offer shall stand automatically withdrawn.
Yes, you can get assistance for education loan through Axis Bank, IDFC Bank and other financial institutions. To know more, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
There is no management quota at FLAME University. All students are admitted strictly on merit basis.
The university shall refund the admission deposit fee after deducting INR 5000, if such a request is received before the specified date. If a candidate requests for withdrawal any time thereafter, no such request shall be processed.
Depending upon the availability of vacant seat(s), we will notify the waitlisted candidates. Please remain in touch with our counsellors.
During the online assessment, you are required to present identity proof such as Aadhar card, PAN card or passport copy.
It is an intensive program before the commencement of the academic program. It seeks to en-hance your quantitative and verbal abilities aimed at helping you during your post-graduation at FLAME University. This program is mandatory for all students.
It is an orientation program to familiarise new students with the campus, academic program, grading, campus facilities, events and activities, and systems.

Both, the induction and preparatory programs are conducted before the commencement of the postgraduate program.

Postgraduate Program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (PGPEI) FAQs

Yes. In fact, we encourage that. Please book a campus tour prior to your arrival (http://www.flame.edu.in/admissions/visit-us).
You can apply to FLAME University once our application portal is open. We strongly recommend you to apply early (Admission Schedule) so that you have enough time to plan and prepare for your admission.
Please register on the FLAME University website (apply.flame.edu.in) to create your user ac-count. You will get an auto generated e-mail with your log in information. Use this log in infor-mation to apply. For details, you may refer to the section on 'Apply to FLAME'.
You may call our admission counsellors on our toll free helpline 1-800-209-4567 / +91-9664926326 or e-mail your query to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also chat with our counsellors from the application portal during business hours.

FLAME has designed the selection process in such a way that each applicant has a fair chance of admission.
Our Internal assessment process considers the following aspects of the application:

  • National Level Entrance Test Scores [CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/NMAT/GMAT/MH-CET] or PG FEAT.
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Online Personal Interview (PI)
  • Essay
  • Past Academic Record
  • Extracurricular activities and achievements
  • Personality Profiling
  • Prior experience and domain expertise

We follow a sliding principle for selection, where we shortlist candidates based on their overall performance on all the parameters enlisted above. As an applicant, if you score below average in your entrance test, but your application is strong in other aspects, chances are you might still get an offer from FLAME University. Obviously, the higher the test score, the better your chances of getting an offer letter. Your chances of selection are brighter if you have a strong academic record, well-articulated SOP, and extracurricular/ professional achievements.
With this, FLAME tries to ensure that bright well-rounded individuals get admitted to FLAME’s postgraduate programs.

FLAME has an internal assessment process which considers various parameters for selection of candidates. Admission test score is just one of the parameters we consider for selection. Even if you score below average in your entrance tests, but your application is strong in other aspects, chances are you might still get an offer from FLAME. Obviously, the higher the test scores the better your chances of getting an offer letter.
PG FEAT (FLAME Entrance Aptitude Test) is an online examination conducted by the FLAME University for admission to its PGPEI Program.
Candidates can either take National Level entrance tests (CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/NMAT/GMAT/MH-CET) or PG FLAME Entrance Aptitude Test (FEAT).
If you opt for PG FEAT, we will send you an email with details such as time, date and other relevant instructions to appear for the online test.

PG FEAT is of 120 minutes duration and is divided into 4 sections, as given below:

  • Section 1: Verbal Ability - 40 Questions (50 marks)
  • Section 2: Reasoning (Analytical and Logical) - 20 questions (40 marks)
  • Section 3: Quantitative ability - 20 questions (30 marks)
  • Section 4: General knowledge - 20 questions (20 marks)

The Verbal ability section will include questions on vocabulary, grammar, sentence correction, composition, comprehension etc.
All questions shall be of multiple-choice (MCQ) type.
There is no negative marking for PG FEAT.
Calculators are not allowed during the PG FEAT.

The online PG FEAT will be conducted using the latest remote proctoring technology. You will be monitored. You are required to provide permission for webcam and microphone. Please ensure the room is sufficiently lit.
If you have national level entrance test scores (CAT/MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/NMAT/MH-CET/GMAT), you do not need to take PG FEAT. Only Essay and Online Personal Interview will be conducted for you. Kindly upload your national level entrance test scores on the application portal.
PG FEAT (if applicable) and Essay will be conducted on the same day. However, Online Personal Interview will be conducted on a different day.
No, only current year CAT score is valid. The same applies to other national level admission tests such as XAT, MAT, CMAT and MH-CET. The validity of GMAT is 5 years. So, if you have a valid GMAT score till the date of enrolment, you are eligible to apply.
Please mention the scores of all the tests you have taken. We will consider your best national level test score for the selection process.
Yes, you may share your best national level test score with us to improve your chances of selection to FLAME University. You can send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your higher test score along with a scanned copy of your scorecard. We will re-evaluate your application based on your new national level test score.
FLAME University’s admission process will be conducted completely online. You will be able to attend the admission process from home.
You will receive an email from the admissions team with details regarding date and time to appear for the PG FEAT (if applicable), Essay and Online Personal Interview, well before your selection process is scheduled.
PG FEAT (if applicable) and Essay will be conducted on the same day. Online Personal Interview will be conducted on a different day. You will receive separate email for PG FEAT (if applicable) and Essay with details regarding date, time and other instructions.
AADHAR card or PAN card or Passport will serve as an identity proof for you to attend FLAME University’s online admission process. Only originals shall be treated as valid proof of identity. You are required to keep the same handy during the entire online admission process.
Chrome version 63 and above, Microsoft Edge Version 84.0.522.63 and above, Firefox version 52 and above and Safari version 12 and above will support FLAME University’s online admission process. You will need a webcam (internal or external) enabled computer with stable internet bandwidth of => 512 kbps.
No. Only a desktop or laptop can be used for the online admission process.
Please get in touch well in advance with a member of the FLAME admissions team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or +91-9664926326 who will guide you in case of such a situation.
A help desk contact number will be displayed on each page of the online PG FEAT (if applicable). Additionally, a member of FLAME University’s admissions team will be constantly available. You can call on +91-7397917921 to seek help.
FLAME University evaluates your application based on parameters mentioned in the ‘Selection Process’ section. The decision of FLAME University shall be final in this regard.
You are advised to keep checking your user account on our application portal for latest updates. Once the admission status is announced, you will get email notification on your registered email id. To know your admission status, please login to the application portal.
You may log-in to your account on the application portal and accept the admission offer by clicking on ACCEPT button or you can submit the admission offer acceptance form (copy available in your offer letter) duly filled in and scanned to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Merit-based, need-based and special scholarships are available to the deserving students. Please refer to the section on scholarships.
Deadlines to accept the offer of admission and other applicable dates will be communicated in the offer letter which will be sent to the selected students on their registered email id. Acceptance of admission offer and payment of enrollment deposit fee has to be completed before the deadline mentioned in your offer letter. If you fail to do so within the prescribed time, your offer shall stand automatically withdrawn.
Yes, you can get assistance for education loan through Axis Bank, IDFC Bank and other financial institutions. To know more, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
There is no management quota at FLAME University. All students are admitted strictly on merit basis.
The university shall refund the admission deposit fee after deducting INR 5000, if such a request is received before the specified date. If a candidate requests for withdrawal any time thereafter, no such request shall be processed.
Depending upon the availability of vacant seat(s), we will notify the waitlisted candidates as mentioned in the wait list letter. Please remain in touch with our counsellors.
During the online assessment, you are required to present identity proof such as Aadhar card, PAN card or passport copy.

It is an orientation program to familiarise new students with the campus, academic program, grading, campus facilities, events and activities, and systems.

Both, the induction and preparatory programs are conducted before the commencement of the postgraduate program.

Once you complete the program requirements successfully, you will be awarded a certificate of Postgraduate Program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.


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