International Management Institute (Bhubaneswar): Admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Programme, 2027-2029

International Management Institute (Bhubaneswar)

Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Programme, 2027-2029

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International Management Institute (IMI)
New Deldi, Delhi
Admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Programme, 2027-2029

Application Open: September, 2026
Last Date to Apply: 19^th December, 2026

The two year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is the flagship programme of IMI Delhi. It is designed to prepare students for careers in industry, across functional areas. The programme equips students with strong conceptual skills to manage businesses in an integrated manner. The programme develops versatile managers who are capable of handling responsibilities in different business domains. The emphasis is on developing a holistic manager with a vision to take on the challenges of the future in a socially sensitive manner. The programme is also accredited by NBA and has equivalence to MBA given by Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Programme Duration
The PGDM programmes at IMI Delhi is of two years duration. IMI follows a trimester system and each programme consists of six trimesters. Each trimester is of 11-12 weeks duration. The academic calendar begins early July. Apart from the six trimesters students are required to undergo a compulsory Summer Internship Programme (SIP) at the end of the first year.

Education Background
To be eligible for admission to the PGDM Programme(s), the participants must possess a bachelor’s equivalent degree, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in any discipline, from a recognized university in India or abroad (recognized by the UGC / Association of Indian Universities). However, the final selection may be based on a higher cut-off percentage depending on the total number of applicants for the programme. The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years education, after completing higher secondary schooling under the 10+2 system or equivalent. Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor’s degree or equivalent are also eligible, provided they furnish proof of meeting the minimum eligibility criteria by September 30, 2027. Candidates who are unable to comply with this requirement are liable to be rejected from the programme. It is desirable that candidates complete all academic requirements before enrolling for the programme to help them keep pace with the rigour and assessment parameters of the programme.

Participant Profile
Participants for the PGDM program(s) may be fresh graduates and/or with relevant work experience from any discipline including Engineering, Humanities, Commerce, Economics, Medicine or any other branch of education.

Admissions Process
Eligibility for admission into PGDM, PGDM (HRM) and PGDM (B&FS) Programmes.

Important Dates

Application Open	September, 2026
Last Date to Apply	19 December, 2026
Interviews	January, 2027
Admission Decision	February, 2027
Programme Begins	July, 2027

Categories of Applicants

Self Sponsored Candidates
The bulk of the applicants to IMI Delhi are self-sponsored candidates. They are either fresh graduates or have worked for a few years and joined IMI Delhi after quitting their jobs. The Institute's placement cell provides them placement assistance on the best effort basis.

Company sponsored candidates
IMI Delhi accepts applications from company-sponsored candidates. These candidates will also be assessed as per the selection process followed at IMI Delhi.
Candidates being sponsored by their respective companies must submit a letter from the sponsoring organization to this effect and undertake to pay all fees and dues from time to time, during the complete duration of the program. This letter/undertaking will be required to be submitted at the Personal Interview stage.
Candidates who are sponsored by their organization will not be eligible for receiving any placement assistance from the Institute’s placement cell.

Foreign Nationals
IMI Delhi accepts applications from candidates with Foreign Nationality. These candidates will also be assessed as per the selection process followed at IMI Delhi.
Candidates with Foreign Nationality are required to hold valid foreign passports and will not be eligible for receiving any placement assistance from the Institute’s placement cell.

Admissions Test:

Common Admission Test (CAT)
Admission to the program is through the Common Admission Test (CAT) - 2026.

Xavier Aptitude Test XAT
Admission to the program is also through the Xavier Aptitude Test XAT - 2027 to be conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur in association with XAMI (Xavier Association of Management Institutes). XAT is conducted at all India-level to select the most appropriate students for management education.

Graduate Management Admission Test GMAT
Candidates with Foreign Nationality are also eligible, based on their GMAT scores, provided they have taken the GMAT test not earlier than January 2022 and not later than January 2027.

Candidates will be required to furnish their GMAT scores while applying and provide a self-attested copy of the GMAT score sheet to the Admission Office for verification at the time of personal interview.

Candidates appearing for GMAT or no GMAT score while applying can enter numeric `0’ in the GMAT score field and should email their scorecard immediately after the test to admissions@imi.edu. GMAT scores without the above document will not be accepted and the application may be summarily rejected.

Applying Online

Applicants should complete the online application form and submit it along with the non-refundable application fee and other required documents.

Application processing fees is Rs. 2,500/- for an applicant desirous of applying to any one of the two-Year Programme(s) of IMI Delhi or IMI Delhi and IMI Delhi and/or IMI Bhubaneswar.

The application form is available at https://admission.imi.edu/delhi and must be submitted online. Incomplete forms are liable to be rejected summarily.

The application processing fee can be paid through Credit Card/Debit Card/Bank Transfer through the designated payment gateway. No receipts are to be sent to IMI Delhi Admission Office directly in any case.

Selection Process

Candidates who apply online for the admission into PGDM and/or PGDM (HRM) and/or PGDM (B&FS) will be shortlisted on the basis of
- CAT/XAT or GMAT score
- Academic Record

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the final stage of the selection process - Individual Assessment

Process (Personal Interview Round.). Individual Assessment Process will be held in January/February 2027 (tentative).

Past academic records, performance in the individual assessment process along with other qualitative parameters, like quality of work experience and extra-curricular activities constitute the core components of the selection process.

The IMI Delhi Admissions Committee reserves the right to modify these components while communicating these to the applicants at the Individual Assessment stage. The overall objective will be to identify and assess the candidate’s potential for a managerial career.

Applicants should note that mere fulfillment of minimum eligibility criteria may not ensure consideration for shortlisting by IMI Delhi. IMI Delhi will not entertain any correspondence on this subject and decisions of the IMI Delhi Admissions Committee will be final in all matters.

Fee Structure

Fee Components	2027-29
Tuition Fee	2,103,200
Learning Materials	106,990
Student Activities & Welfare	43,800
Library & Information Resources	76,410
IT Infrastructure	32,600
Alumni - Life Membership Fee	25,000
Security Deposit (refundable)	15,000
Total	2,403,000

*Refundable subject to obtaining clearance for all dues and damages to institute properties/assets.
Note: The institute reserves the right to revise or modify the tuition and hostel fee structure at any time, subject to applicable policies and regulatory requirements.

CONTACT
+91 74288 94648
admissions@imi.edu

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Published On: 09 Nov 2026

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