The Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) offers multiple scholarship programs, designed to support and reward students in their academic journey. These scholarships include the Entry Merit Scholarship, Merit Scholarship for Entrance Examination, Student Exchange Subsidy, and Student Merit Scholarship. Each scholarship has a unique set of eligibility criteria and benefits. This article will provide an overview of each scholarship, its eligibility requirements, benefits, and other necessary details.
SIMD-EMS – Entry Merit Scholarship
The Entry Merit Scholarship, denoted as code EMS, is a financial award given to students who have exhibited academic excellence in their past studies. The eligibility for this scholarship mandates that applicants must hold a minimum aggregate of 75% in their 10th and 10+2 Standard/PUC 2 results, as well as a degree from an accredited institution.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount |
| Entry Merit Scholarship (Code: EMS) | A minimum aggregate of 75% in 10th and 10+2 Standard/PUC 2, and a degree from an accredited institution | INR 75,000 |
SIMD-EEMS – Entrance Examination Merit Scholarship
The Entrance Examination Merit Scholarship, or EEMS, rewards students who have scored exceedingly well in the CAT/XAT and GMAT examinations. To qualify, applicants must score a percentile of 85 or above in these exams.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount |
| Entrance Examination Merit Scholarship (Code: EEMS) | A percentile score of 85 or above in CAT/XAT and GMAT | INR 1,00,000 |
SIMD-SES – Student Exchange Subsidy
The Student Exchange Subsidy, represented by the code SES, is a financial aid option for students selected for international exchange programs during their PGDM course. The subsidy amount ranges from INR 40,000 to INR 1,25,000, depending on the location of the host institution.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount Range |
| Student Exchange Grant (Code: SEG) | Selection for international exchange programs during the PGDM course | INR 40,000 to INR 1,25,000 |
SIMD-SMS – Student Merit Scholarship
The Student Merit Scholarship (SMS) is a merit-cum-means scholarship awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. This scholarship is limited to three students in the PGDM program each semester.
SIMD-EMS and EEMS Mutual Exclusivity
It's important to note that the EMS and EEMS scholarships maintain a condition of mutual exclusivity. This implies that only one applicant can receive either one of these scholarships, with the larger amount being awarded.
