What's new at Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences (PIMS)? The intitute has released the application forms for UG and PG admissions 2021-22. Candidates can download the application form from the official website and submit it via mail/ hand/ post. Stay tuned to this page for latest updates.

Established in 2000, Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences (PIMS) is a private institute located in Bangalore. It is affiliated to Bangalore University and recognised by the Government of Karnataka. The major objective of PIMS Bangalore is to impart quality education and to inculcate a scientific temper and ethical values among its students. The institute is accredited by NAAC Grade ‘B’ and also UGC-recognised under Deen Dayal Upadhyay Kaushal Kendra. It focusses on research and development of Life Sciences in general and Nutraceuticals, Food Processing & Biotechnology in particular. Due to its efficient governance and leadership, the institute has been recognised among the ‘Top 20 Biotech Schools in India’. At present, PIMS has received approval from the state government to establish 2nd phase of Biotechnology Skill Enhancement Programme (BTFS).

To offer UG, PG, job-oriented, diploma and certificate courses to the students in various fields of Science and Biotechnology, the institute is divided into eight constituent departments. The list for the same is given below:

PIMS Bangalore has a sprawling campus of 35 acre with all the basic amenities to promote quality education. It has modular laboratories that are well-equipped with accessories for Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Food Technology. It also has a control and analysis laboratory to accommodate all the curriculum-related practical for the students.

The major highlights of the institute are tabulated below in detail:

For seeking PIMS Bangalore admission, candidates need to visit the official website of the institute and download the application form. The filled application form along with all the supporting documents are to be either by mail/ post or by visiting in-person to the admission office of the institute. Upon selection, the shortlisted candidates receive an admission confirmation letter on registered email ID or by post within 5 working days of merit list release date.

UG courses (APPLICATIONS OPEN)

• BBA and BCom admissions are granted based on score obtained by candidates in an aptitude test, conducted by the institute, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) round
• Admission to the rest of the UG programmes, including BSc, BCA and BVoc is based on the merit of course-specific qualifying exams

PG courses (APPLICATIONS OPEN)

• MBA admissions will be granted on the basis of a valid score in MAT/ XAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ KMAT/ Karnataka PGCET. Shortlisted candidates are selected for final admission based on their performance in an aptitude test and PI round, conducted by the institute
• MCom admission is done through an aptitude test and PI round, conducted by PIMS Bangalore
• Admission to the remaining PG programmes, including MSc and MVoc is merit-based

Additional courses

• PIMS Bangalore offers certificate courses for all the Life Science graduates based on their academic merit
• To be eligible for PG Diploma programme, candidates need to pass BE/ BTech in Biotechnology or MSc in Life Science or equivalent subject from a recognised institute/ university. Shortlisted candidates need to appear for Karnataka Biotechnology Aptitude Test (KBAT)
• Admission to UG Diploma programmes is based on eligibility criteria fulfilment. Candidates need to pass Class 12 with Biology as a compulsory subject to be eligible for the same
• For Advance Diploma programme, candidates need to pass Class 12 from a recognised board. Admission to the course is purely based on merit and a first-come-first-serve-basis

At UG level, PIMS Bangalore offers five full-time courses in various disciplines. Apart from BCom which is a four-year programme, other courses, including BSc, BBA and BCA are of three-year duration. The institute also offers a professional degree in BVoc in three specialisations. The duration of BVoc programme ranges from 1-5 years with multiple exits as a candidate entering the first year has options to do a one-year diploma, two-year advanced diploma, or three-year BVoc. PIMS Bangalore offers four PG courses, including MBA, MSc, MCom and MVoc. All these courses are of two-year duration, comprising four semesters. In addition to this, PIMS Bangalore also offers certificate and diploma programmes in various fields. The diploma programmes are divided into three categories, namely UG Diploma, Advance Diploma and PG Diploma. The certificate courses are of three-month duration, while UG Diploma, and PG Diploma are of 12 months (including a six-month internship) and Advance Diploma is a 24-month course. Given-below is the details of some top PIMS Bangalore courses along with correspoding eligibility requirements:

In addition to the regular courses, the students of PIMS Bangalore are trained in various contemporary industry-relevant areas under its value-added courses. The list of the same is given below:

• Data Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• Soft Skills Programme
• Aptitude Skills for Managers
• Foreign Language
• Indirect Taxation
• Tally ERP 9.0

PIMS Bangalore offers a Padmashree Merit Scholarship for meritorious economically backward students. This scholarship initiative is undertaken by the institute as a part of the vision of management to provide equal opportunities in higher education to every deserving student. PIMS Bangalore scholarship would fetch the eligible students with a 100 per cent tuition fee exemption for the complete duration of the course. These students also receive one-to-one mentorship from industry and institution experts for career guidance throughout their course along with a free sponsorship for attending industrial training, workshops, and seminars.