Admissions Process: GPERM
The Global Programme in Enterprise Risk Management (GPERM), India's First and Only one-year full-time residential programme by SIBM Pune in collaboration with the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) India Affiliate, follows a rigorous and structured admission process. The process is designed to select candidates with a strong aptitude for strategic thinking, business acumen, and risk-based decision-making. The journey begins with online registration and progresses through a structured evaluation process..
The RMAT® link and password will be shared via email by SIBM Pune to your registered email address on 8th November 2025 at 11:30 AM IST. Please note that the link will be activated only as per the scheduled date and time. You are required to enter your credentials - name, mobile number, and email address - exactly as provided during your initial registration on the Symbiosis application portal failing which you will not be able to proceed further.
Date: 9th November
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM IST
Mode: Proctored Online, Desktop with Hi-Speed Internet Recommended
Duration: 30 minutes
Score & Validity: You will receive your score immediately upon completion of the test; 3 months from the date of result
Pattern:
25 MCQs (10 marks each)
1 Essay question (carrying no marks but evaluated during the Personal Interview, if shortlisted)
Knowledge & Skills Tested:
Logical Reasoning
Data Interpretation
Business Fundamentals
Strategic Thinking
Risk–Reward Analysis
Risk-Based Decision-Making
Candidates must secure a minimum of 60% in RMAT® to be eligible for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Thereafter, based on their RMAT® performance and the number of applications received, shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for the PI round.
The interview panel will assess communication skills, profile fitment, career goals, diversity and current affairs. Essay responses from RMAT® shall also be discussed.
Admission offers to the GPERM programme are made based on a holistic evaluation that combines performance in both the Risk Management Aptitude Test (RMAT®) and the Personal Interview (PI).
This composite score reflects not just aptitude, but also a candidate’s readiness and potential to thrive in a global, risk-oriented leadership environment.
Important Instructions
In all correspondence with SIBM -Pune, candidates must mention their Online RMAT® ID, legible name, email id, contact telephone number (with STD code) if applicable and address with PIN Code.
Applicants are advised to refer to our website for updated information. No separate communication will be sent.
Authorised Online RMAT® Admit Card must be produced for appearing in the selection process.
Short-listed candidates for Step II (PI) will be announced on SIBM Pune's website as per the schedule published
Merit list will be published on the SIBM, Pune website as per the schedule published
All enquiries related to admission can be made to Landline Number:- 02028116008/76/77
Email id: gperm@sibmpune.edu.in
