The International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi, conducts a competitive selection process for its flagship 2-year full-time PGDM, PGDM-HRM, and PGDM-B&FS programs. The evaluation blends national management test percentiles with academic profile evaluation, work experience, a video assessment, and a personal interview.
Academic Qualification: A recognized 3-year or 4-year Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized university.
Final-Year Undergraduates: Candidates appearing in their final-year undergraduate exams can also apply, provided they submit proof of meeting the minimum 50% aggregate criteria by September 30 of their joining year.
Mandatory Entrance Exams: Applicants must possess valid qualifying scores in CAT, XAT, or GMAT. (GMAT scores are generally valid for tests taken within a 5-year window preceding the application deadline).
Online Portal Registration: Visit the official IMI New Delhi admissions portal at admission.imi.edu.
Form Completion: Register and complete personal details, educational qualifications, entrance exam registration numbers (CAT/XAT/GMAT), and full-time employment history.
Campus Preference: Select program preferences (PGDM / PGDM-HRM / PGDM-B&FS) and indicate optional campus preferences (IMI Delhi, IMI Kolkata, IMI Bhubaneswar) on the same common application form.
Document Upload: Upload scanned passport photos, signature, graduation mark sheets, and test scorecards.
Application Fee: Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs.2,500 + 18% GST online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Application Window Opens: September
Application Deadline: Mid-to-late December
Individual Assessments (PI & Video Assessment): January
Final Admission Decisions: February
Session Commencement: July
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