Selection Procedure Students are admitted to this course through a two-layered selection procedure, comprising a written test and a personal interview. The written test covers three areas namely Economic & Commercial Knowledge, Statistics and Operations Research. The questions can be both objective and subjective types which aim at testing the analytical skills and research orientation of the applicants. The written test is usually held in the month of July. The personal interview of the candidates qualifying the written test is usually held in the month of August.