NMIMS Mumbai

NMIMS executes Real-Time Course Bidding Process by EDTEX for its Multi Term Elective Course Bidding, Workshop Registration and Timetable Scheduling MBA programmes

NMIMS Mumbai is one of the premier management schools that digitized the MBA Programme Course Bidding process with the Registro platform in 2019.  

This innovation has reduced manual effort by more than 95% for both the MBA Offices and students and allowed implementing:

1.     Elective demand survey for identifying high demand electives and generation of course clash matrix data

2.     Implementation of MBA programmes specific credit policies

3.     Generation of Clash free Timetable and Implementation of Timetable clashes at the time of course bidding

4.     Supporting Multi Trim Bidding involving multiple elective bidding rounds and Add Drop rounds

5.     Support AutomaticWaitlist Movement for students in waitlist of electives not obtained during the bidding rounds

6.     Tailored the Registro course bidding system to support MBA Concentration-based elective selection

EDTEX team worked with the MBA programme Offices to help design and setup a process for the best practices of the elective course bidding process. EDTEX team handheld the support, customized the bidding system to hand and onboarding process to the course bidding system.

This innovation has reduced manual effort by more than 95% for both the Programme Offices and students and allowed implementing programme specific credit policies and reduced the overall student queries by 99% during course registration process.

The implementation of the Registro platform has markedly enhanced overall resource utilization at the institute, allowing for better planning to accommodate the increasing student intake. The course bidding process has consistently received high student satisfaction ratings of over 4.5 out of 5.0. To date, it hassupported 5 Multi Term  Elective Bidding cycles, involving over 2500 students and 500 electives cumulatively.

Streamlined Elective Course Bidding Process

Course bidding at NMIMS Mumbai is a complex operation involving hundreds of students from the MBA Programme. The Registro Course Bidding Software, developed by EDTEX, has been instrumental in handling the intricate scenarios associated with the multiple programme course bidding process that involved seat sharing and MBA elective concentration/specialization implementation.

Since its implementation in 2019, students and administrators have reported a vastly improved bidding experience. The software efficiently manages a high volume of bids, ensuring a fair and smooth process that meets the diverse needs of the student body.

Comprehensive Support Systems from EDTEX

EDTEX provides dedicated support systems for the easy onboarding of students and MBA Programme Office staff:

1. User  Power-Guides: Available in both video and document formats.
2. LIVE  Workshops: Guidance for both the Programme Office and the students.
3. Consultation: Assistance from the EDTEX team for Programme policy adaptation and best practices for elective course bidding registration.
4. LIVE     Chat Support: Available during the elective course bidding process.
5. Data     Preparation and Upload Support: Assistance during data preparation and upload stages.

Conclusion

The adoption of EDTEX Registro Course Bidding Software by NMIMS Mumbai in 2019 marked a significant milestone in the institute's journey towards digital transformation. This innovation has streamlined the course bidding process, significantly reducing manual effort and improving the overall experience for both students and administrators.

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