Admissions at the Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR), Pune are structured to evaluate candidates comprehensively, looking beyond just entrance test scores to assess communication skills, academic consistency, and overall suitability for a management career.
For PGDM / Executive PGDM:
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (relaxed to 45% for SC/ST candidates).
Final-year graduation students may also apply provisionally.
For Executive PGDM: A minimum of 1 year of professional work experience is required alongside the academic criteria.
Accepted Entrance Exams: Valid scores from national or state-level management tests including CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT, or MHT CET.
Online Registration: Visit the official admissions portal of IMDR Pune (imdr.edu or admissions.imdr.edu) to register and create an applicant account.
imdr.edu
admissions.imdr.edu
Form Submission: Fill out the application form with personal, academic, and entrance exam details, and pay the requisite application fee (typically ?1,200).
Selection Rounds: Shortlisted candidates based on their entrance scores and academic background are invited to participate in the selection process, which typically includes:
Group Discussion (GD) / Group Work
Personal Interview (PI)
Final Merit & Admission Offer: Final selection is determined using a multi-criteria evaluation matrix factoring in entrance test scores, past academic records, GD/PI performance, and relevant work experience (if any). Selected candidates receive official intimation via email to complete fee deposits and document verification.
Class 10th and 12th Marksheets & Passing Certificates
Graduation Marksheets and Degree Certificate
Valid Entrance Exam Scorecard (CAT/CMAT/XAT/MHT CET/etc.)
Transfer Certificate / Migration Certificate
Work Experience Certificates (if applicable for Executive PGDM)
Photo ID Proof and Passport-Sized Photographs.
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