Students will be assessed based on the following parameters:-

1. Aptitude for Service Sector
2. Reasoning & logical Deductions
3. English Languages
4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Each section consists of 25 questions for 25 marks which makes the written test of 100 marks for 100 questions.

The following steps need to be followed to apply for admission in Hospitality Program:

Step 1: Register for the Program @shm.nmims.edu

Step 2: The school will conduct the following rounds:

• Written Test (Duration 120 minutes, total 100 marks) – It would be a Multiple-Choice test. (No Descriptive type questions)
• Personal Interview (total 50 marks)

The institute will conduct the written Test & Personal Interview at any of the campuses - Navi Mumbai and Mumbai, based on the preferred location mentioned by the candidate. The test centre may get changed, based on the availability of seats in the respective location.

Step 3: Candidates are required to be present in person for the admission process.

Listed below are the areas that the institute will test before finalising the admission:

1. Performance -The candidate will be required to choose any song of their choice of the level that describes their best performing ability. He/she will then be assessed based on accuracy, technique and stylistic elements. This contains 50 marks.
2. Improvisation- The candidate will be asked to do a simple improvisation of a pop song / ballad progression. They will then be required to perform on it. Scatting for vocalist - 25
3. Aural: In this round, a basic interval and triad recognition will take place. The candidate will be required to identify the changes in rhythm, melody or pitch. This round is for 25 marks.
4. Personal Interview- The final round wherein questions will be asked to test the candidate's aptitude. This will be a non-technical round for 50 marks.

The curriculum has been designed in collaboration with international leading music schools and industry professionals to make the students ready for the industry. After enrolling in this program, one will be studying all the subjects simultaneously to have a holistic learning.

Listed below are the subjects that the students will be studying:

Step 1 : Students can apply for the BPA Program through its official website www.sopa.nmims.edu. It is important to upload a video of the candidate’s performance on YouTube (as a private video) and attach the link in the application form.

Step 2 : The final audition will be done on the dates specified by the school. The candidates will be shortlisted and called in for auditions.

Step 3: After that, there will be an Interview with the Dean. The admission offer is given as per merit list released by the School.

Eligibility Criteria:

For the BPA (Contemporary Western Music) program, a candidate must have passed 10+2 or

equivalent examination from any stream and must have obtained a minimum 50% aggregate

Step 1: Visit www.npat.in and register for the NMIMS- NPAT 2020 Entrance test.

Step 2: Students must complete the registration process by filling in the Liberal Arts form.

Step 3: The final selection will be done on the basis of the score obtained in NPAT. The students will be called for a school-level entrance which will comprise of the following:

1. Personal Interaction
2. Written Test

Some of the highlights of B.A. (Hons) Liberal Arts as offered by NMIMS are listed below

• A systematic program to develop analytic and research skills. It also focuses on individual capstone/research projects in their specialization areas.
• Various workshops are conducted for active and guided learning
• Innovative and evolving courses are designed as per the changing world
• Field-based learning with regular field work, visits and community engagements
• Combined Humanities and Social Sciences with Natural Sciences, Creative and Performing Arts

Step 1: Visit www.npat.in to Register for the NMIMS- NPAT 2020 Entrance Test + Design Aptitude

Section (DAS)

Step 2: The student must complete the Registration process by filling in the Design Form

Step 3: The final selection will be done on the basis of score obtained in NPAT, students will be called for a school-level entrance. The school level entrance will compromises of the following:

a.) Studio test (Creative problem solving)

b.) Personal Interview and Portfolio Review