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

International Management Institute (Kolkata)

Kolkata, West Bengal

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

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International Management Institute (IMI)
Kolkata, West Bengal
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 Kolkata. 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 tackle the challenges of the future in a socially responsible manner. The programme is also accredited by the NBA and has equivalence to an MBA given by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Programme Duration
The PGDM programme at IMI Kolkata 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.

Education Background
To be eligible for admission to the PGDM Programme, the participants must possess a bachelor’s equivalent degree, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in any discipline, from a recognised university in India or abroad (recognised 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 of 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, 2026. 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 in the PGDM programme may be fresh graduates and/or those with relevant work experience from any discipline, including Engineering, Humanities, Commerce, Economics, Medicine, or any other field of education.

Eligibility Criteria
50% marks or equivalent CGPA in graduation from any AIU approved academic institution. Those graduating in 2027 may also apply.

Admission Process

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 Kolkata are self-sponsored candidates. They are either fresh graduates or have worked for a few years and joined IMI Kolkata after quitting their jobs. The Institute’s placement cell provides them with placement assistance on the best effort basis.

Company sponsored candidates
IMI Kolkata accepts applications from candidates sponsored by companies. These candidates will also be assessed as per the selection process followed at IMI Kolkata.

Candidates being sponsored by their respective companies must submit a letter from the sponsoring organisation to this effect and undertake to pay all fees and dues from time to time, during the entire duration of the programme. This letter/undertaking will be required to be submitted at the Personal Interview stage.

Candidates who are sponsored by their organisation will not be eligible to receive any placement assistance from the Institute’s placement cell.

Foreign Nationals
IMI Kolkata accepts applications from candidates with Foreign Nationality. These candidates will also be assessed as per the selection process followed at IMI New Kolkata.

Candidates with Foreign Nationality are required to hold valid foreign passports and will not be eligible to receive any placement assistance from the Institute’s placement cell.

Admission Test

Common Admission Test (CAT)
Admission to the programme is through the Common Admission Test (CAT) – 2026 to be conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad at different centres all over the country. CAT 2026 would be held on Sunday, November 30th, 2026 (refer to CAT Bulletin for further details).

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)
Admission to the programme 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. XAT 2027 would be conducted on Sunday, January 3, 2027 (refer to https://xatonline.in/ for further details).

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 2026.

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 admission.imik@imi-k.edu.in. GMAT scores without the above document will not be accepted and the application may be summarily rejected.

Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)
This year, the CMAT exam date is February 7, 2027. The National Testing Agency will conduct the CMAT exam 2026 in two shifts for admission to MBA/PGDM colleges approved by AICTE. The CMAT exam a national level test conducted annually.

Disclaimer: Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview call or admission to IMI. Shortlisting and final selection are subject to the eligibility requirements and selection criteria determined by the IMI Admissions Committee.

Applying Online

Application Procedure
For complete information, refer to the Admission Bulletin 2027-29. Please note that after submitting the final application along with payment of application fee, the candidate cannot edit or make any changes in the given information

Application form is available at https://admission.imi.edu/kolkata/
Users should create a new account while applying online. The login details will be used for filling the admission form and for checking the status of the application later. After logging in successfully, the admission form will be displayed.
Applicant should complete the online application form and submit it along with non-refundable application processing fee.
Incomplete forms are liable to be rejected

Payment Instructions
The admission application form fee will be as follows:

Application processing fee for Kolkata's PGDM programme is Rs. 2,500/-. However, if an applicant who has applied to IMI New Delhi also wants to apply for IMI Kolkata and/or IMI Bhubaneswar, s(he) can do so without any extra cost.
The admission fee can be paid through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking through the designated payment gateway. No receipts are to be sent to IMI’s Admission Office.

Selection Process
Candidates who apply online for admission into PGDM will be shortlisted on the basis of Entrance Score (CAT/XAT/CMAT or GMAT score). Please check the Application Fee.

Admission Offer
Admission offers will be based on a composite score arrived after the assessment has been made during the various stages of the selection process defined earlier. The result will be announced through an Admission Portal and will be notified on the IMI Kolkata Website. Applicants are advised to check the updates on the website at regular intervals.

While applying online, applicants are advised to provide their complete postal address and active email ID which should be valid up to July 30, 2027 for receiving important communications.

PGDM Curriculum
Two years PGDM programme of IMI Kolkata is divided into six trimesters. The courses of the first three trimesters are compulsory for all students and are designed to develop a strong foundation in all functional areas of management.
Click here for the PGDM-2 Year Academic Structure

Fee Structure

Proposed fee for Batch 2027-29

Particulars	Batch 27-29 (INR)
Tuition Fee	12,08,000
Learning Materials	1,05,000
Student Activities & Welfare	43,000
Library & Information Resources	75,000
IT Infrastructure	32,000
Alumni - Life Membership Fee	25,000
Security Deposit	15,000
Total rate for PGDM (A)	15,03,000
Base rate for hostel + food rate (B)	4,90,000
Total rate A + B	19,93,000

Course Fees for Batch 2027-29

Installment	Batch 27-29 (INR)	Payable Date
Seat Reservation	50,000	--
Installment - I	2,33,836	At the time of admission
Installment - II	2,43,834	By September 2027
Installment - III	2,43,833	By December 2027
Installment - IV	2,43,833	By March 2028
Installment - V	2,43,832	By September 2028
Installment - VI	2,43,832	By December 2028

CONTACT
+91 74288 94648, +91 86971 47008
admission.imik@imi-k.edu.in

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Published On: 09 Nov 2026

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