XISS (Xavier Institute of Social Service) 2012-14: Admission Notification

About XISS

The Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS) was established as an extension department of St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi, in 1955 with the objective of training young men and women in Rural Development, Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. In 1973 the institute was registered as a separate educational society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. In 1978, it moved to its present site and over the years has developed its own distinct identity as a centre of excellence in management education, research, consultancy and development interventions.


About the Courses

The courses offered at XISS include:
 

• PGDM in Human Resource Management
• PGDM in Rural Management
• PGDM in Information Technology
• PGDM in Finance
• PGDM in Marketing

Total number of seats available in Two Years Full-time Post Graduate Diploma Programmes in Management (PGDM) are 75 each in Human Resource Management and Rural Management and sixty (60) each in Information Technology, Finance and Marketing Management specialization. Out of the above seats fifty percent seats are reserved for SC/ST and Christian candidates.


Eligibility

Minimum qualification for admission to the two years full-time post-graduate management programs - PGDM at the Institute is three / four years bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST) in any discipline recognized by Association of Indian Universities. However preference will be given to Engineering, Economics, Commerce, Management and Computer Science graduates and candidates with relevant work experience. Candidates appearing for final year or final semester of their graduate degree examination in academic year 2011-12 are also eligible to appear for the admission process. Such candidates, if called for interview, should submit the copy of admit card or a letter from the principal of the college where they are studying to that effect. Such candidates if finally selected at XISS, Ranchi must clear their Graduation examination with 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST) by August 2012.



Important Dates

Admission Procedure

A 3-stage admission process is followed by XISS as per the guidelines of AICTE.
These stages are
(I)  XAT 2012
(II)Group Discussion
(III) Personal Interview

A candidate desirous of seeking admission in the Institute will have to appear in an all India level management admission test organized by XLRI Jamshedpur (XAT 2012) on January 8th 2012. For admission to batches 2012-14, scores of only XAT 2012 will be accepted. Candidates will have to apply online for appearing in XAT 2012 by visiting www.xatonline.net.in and will have to select XISS as affiliated institute.

Based on XAT 2012 scores, candidates who have applied for admission at the institute will be shortlisted and will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview to be held at the institute premises in the month of April 2011.


Weightage for Admission

• XAT 2012 Scores 50%
• Past Academic Record 10%
• Group discussion 15%
• Personal Interview 25%

How to Apply

The Application process is two staged:

• Applying for XAT 2012 at XLRI, Jamshedpur
• Applying at XISS, Ranchi for admission

1. Candidates desirous of seeking admission at XISS, Ranchi will have to first apply online to XLRI, Jamshedpur for XAT 2012 by visiting www.xatonline.net.in and following the steps on the site. The online application procedure for XAT 2012 has started. It will end on November 30, 2011. Candidate must choose XISS, Ranchi while applying for XAT 2012 in the affiliated institute section. After applying for XAT 2012, candidate will be provided a 6 digit XAT ID, which is required for applying at XISS.

2. Candidate is required to apply separately at XISS, by procuring the application form from the institute or by downloading it from website of the Institute. A candidate can apply for one, two or maximum three specializations. Only one application form is required for applying to one or more specializations.

3. XISS Application form and prospectus can be obtained from the institute counter by paying cash or depositing a bank draft for Rs. 1000/- (for one specialization only), Rs. 1600/- (for two specializations) and Rs. 2000/- (for three specializations maximum).

4. Prospectus and application form can also be downloaded from the Institute website here.  The downloaded application form duly filled in should be submitted along with a demand draft for Rs. 1000/- (for one specialization only), Rs. 1600/- (for two specializations) and Rs. 2000/- (for three specializations) drawn in favour of ‘Xavier Institute of Social Service’ payable at Ranchi on any scheduled bank. The candidate should clearly write his/her name on the back side of the Bank Draft.

5. A candidate can apply to a maximum three specializations. If it is found that a candidate has applied for more than three specializations on two different application forms, then he/she will be barred from the admission process for all the specializations.

6. Application forms and prospectus are available from 1st November 2011 till 10th March 2012. Last date for submission of filled in application forms is 10th March 2012. The form must reach on or before last date. The Institute is not responsible for any postal delay or otherwise non-receipt of the form within the due date.

7. The cut-off qualifying XAT percentile for GD/PI will be decided by the selection committee after declaration of XAT results and on the basis of number of applications received for admissions.

8. The list of short-listed candidates for GD/PI will be displayed on the Institute notice board and website www.xiss.ac.in/admission.php on 15th March 2012. Further inquiry can be made from the Institute office or by calling 0651-2200873/2204456.

9. Tentative dates for GD & PI is between 9th April to 15th April 2012.

10. In selection of candidates the Institute proceeds on the basis of merit. A separate merit list is however maintained for ST/SC and Christian candidates. Any canvassing by a candidate/guardian to create undue influence on the selection process or committee, will automatically disqualify the candidature.



Contact 

Admission Coordinator
Xavier Institute of Social Service
Dr. Camil Bulcke Path (Purulia Road),
Ranchi – 834001, Jharkhand 
Phone: 0651-2212306, 2200873, 2204456 
Mobile: +918986622008
Fax : 0651-2315381
E-mail : admissions@xiss.ac.in
Web Site: http://www.xiss.ac.in



Source: Official Website of XISS