Latest Update: IMS Ghaziabad PGDM admission for batch 2024-26 is open and the next GD/PI is scheduled on May 17, 2024.

IMS Ghaziabad is known for its mangement studies and is one of the popular MBA institutes for admission through exams like CMAT and MAT. The PGDM program of IMS Ghaziabad is a full-time 2-year program that offers specialization in 5 different areas namely Marketing, Human Resource, Finance, Operations and Business Analytics. The intake for the course is 360 students in an academic year. The PGDM fees is INR 9.5 lakhs for 2 years excluding the hostel expenses. 

The admission into the program is based on exams like CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ XAT scores, followed by Written Ability Test, Group Discussion and a Personal Interview. The GD/PI dates for CMAT candidates candidates will release soon. 

IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Important Dates 2024

Event Dates
Last Date to Apply for PGDM Ongoing
PGDM GD/PI May 17, 2024 (based on CAT/ XAT scores)

IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks or equivalent in any discipline recognised by UGC / AICTE 
  • Students who are in the  Final Year of Graduation are also eligible.
  • Candidates with relevant work experience and Fresh Graduates are eligible. 

IMS Ghaziabad Admission 2024

  • Application Process: The application process for admission into the PGDM can be done via online mode or offline mode. The application fee for the program is INR 1100/- and can be paid either through online mode or by obtaining the application form from the counter at IMS Ghaziabad. The application form can also be obtained by sending a Demand Draft of INR 1150/- in favor of IMS Ghaziabad, payable at Delhi.
     
  • PGDM Shortlisting: The applicants are shortlisted in the first round based on their scores in CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ XAT.  The CMAT cutoff is around 85 percentile and the cutoff for other exams are as follows:
National Level Test Cut Off (Expected)
CMAT 85
MAT 91
CAT 75
XAT 85
  • Selection Criteria: The shortlisted candidates are further called for Written Ability Test, Group Discussion and the Personal Interview. Then the final merit list is prepared based on the overall performance of the candidate. The weightage of all the parameters considered for final selection are as follows:
Components Weightage Scores
Personal Interview 25%
Group Discussion 25%
Written Aptitude Test 10%
Entrance Exam Scores 20%
Academic Scores 20%
Total  100%

IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Fees 2024

The total fee for the PGDM course is INR 9.5 Lakhs for 2 years. This is just the academic fees and the hostel fees is charged separately. The fee breakup for PGDM program is as follows:

Year Installment Amount
First Year Registration Fees INR 65,000
First Installment INR 1,45,000
Second Installment INR 1,45,000
Third Installment INR 1,45,000
Second Year Fourth Installment INR 1,50,000
Fifth Installment INR 1,50,000
Sixth Installment  INR 1,50,000

IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Placement 2023

IMS Ghaziabad placement 2023 was concluded with an median package of INR 8.25 LPA. IMS Ghaziabad highest package witnessed was INR 20 LPA (domestic) and INR 28 LPA (international). Some of the major recruiters included Asian Paints, Godrej, Wipro, Amul, KPMG, Berger Paints, etc.  The placement statistics of 2023 are as follows:

Particulars Placement Report 2023
Number of recruiters 150+
Placement Rate 100%
Highest Domestic Salary INR 20 LPA
Highest International Salary INR 28 LPA
Median Salary INR 8.25 LPA

IMS Ghaziabad Scholarships 2024

There are various scholarships available for students applying to the PGDM course offered by IMS Ghaziabad. The scholarship can be availed by the student only during the first year. In case a student is eligible for more than one scholarship scheme, the maximum scholarship that can be granted to them will be INR 75,000/-.

Following are the scholarships available-

  1. Scholarship based on marks secured in Qualifying Exams.

Following are the details of the scholarship granted to students under these criteria

Exams Eligibility Scholarship Amount
CMAT Above 80% INR 25,000
MAT Above 90% INR 25,000
CAT/ XAT Between 70% – 80% INR 25,000
CAT/ XAT Between 80% – 90% INR 50,000
CAT/ XAT Above 90% INR 75,000
  1. Special Scholarship for students of other sister group institutions

Scholarship amounting to INR 25,000 is granted to students who have completed a full-time course from IMS Engineering College and IMS UC Campus, Adhyatmik Nagar.

  1. Defense Personnel Scholarships (Center Govt.)

Scholarship amounting to INR 25,000 is granted to candidates who belong to a defense family.

  1. Scholarship based upon Academic Background 

​B.Tech students who have scored above 70% marks are eligible to apply for this scholarship offering INR 25,00.

IMS MBA FAQs

Ques. Is a hostel facility available in IMS Ghaziabad?

Ans. Yes, the institute provides two separate hostel facilities for both girls and boys. The hostel is well furnished, centrally air-conditioned, and has a lush green eco-friendly environment. The hostel provides all the basic amenities including hygienic and healthy meal facilities.

Ques. Which college is better in terms of infrastructure and ranking- IMS Ghaziabad or IILM Lodhi Road? 

Ans. IMS Ghaziabad is above in terms of ranking as it was ranked on 41 positions for MBA by The Week Magazine. In terms of infrastructure, IILM Lodhi Road is far bigger and has a huge campus along with hostels.

Ques. What is the highest package received for the MBA Program at IMS Ghaziabad?

Ans. The highest package offered to the MBA students was INR 20 LPA (domestic) and INR 28 LPA (international) in 2023.

Ques. How can one avail of the education loan at IMS Ghaziabad?

Ans. To avail of the education loan at IMS Ghaziabad, the interested students shall contact any of the bank branches of their choice and seek their guidance regarding the documents required or any other terms and conditions.