International Management Institute – [IMI], Bhubaneswar Admission Process

  Bhubaneswar   NBA, AIU, AICTE   ESTD 1981
  Bhubaneswar   NBA, AIU, AICTE   ESTD 1981

Admission

IMI Bhubaneswar Admission 2025

Admission to IMI Bhubaneswar’s PGDM program is based on CAT, XAT, CMAT, or GMAT scores, along with past academic performance, work experience, essay writing, group discussion, extempore, and an online personal interview (PI). IMI Bhubaneswar offers admission to Full-Time PGDM, PGDM (Online), and FPM programs, all approved by AICTE and accredited by the United States Board for Education Standardization (USBES), USA.

Admission to the PGDM (Online) program is based on essay writing and a personal interview. For the FPM program, admission is based on the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) conducted by the institute, followed by essay writing and a personal interview. Candidates with valid CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC NET, CSIR, or NBHM scores are exempted from the RAT.

IMI Bhubaneswar Course Admissions 2025 for Full-Time PGDM

IMI Bhubaneswar offers a 2-year Full-Time PGDM in 5 different specialisations, which are tabulated below:

Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management Marketing & General Management
Accounting, Finance & Economics Information Management and Analytics
Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques

IMI Bhubaneswar Full-Time PGDM Eligibility

The minimum eligibility for the PGDM Program is a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in any discipline

IMI Bhubaneswar Admission Criteria for Full-Time PGDM Selection

  • The institute shortlists students based on their scores in CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT exams and past academic performance.
  • The shortlisted candidates have to appear for online PI.
  • IMI Selection Index is based on CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT score, past academic record, Group discussion, Extempore speaking, Essay Writing, and Personal interview.
  • The finally selected candidates will receive an offer letter in their email.

Key Points:

  1. Foreign students, PIO, and NRI-sponsored candidates are selected based on the score in the GMAT exam.
  2. IMI Bhubaneswar accepts applications from Company sponsored candidates as per the selection process.
  3. Candidates being sponsored must submit a letter from the sponsoring organisation. The letter/undertaking will be required to be submitted at the Personal Interview stages.

How to Apply for Full-Time PGDM?

The application form is available online and to fill it, applicants have to follow some simple steps which are listed as follows:

  1. Visit the official website of IMI Bhubaneswar.
  2. Click on the “PGDM Apply” link present on the home page.
  3. Register yourself by providing all the necessary details.
  4. Now log in to your account using the ID and password generated after a successful registration.
  5. Proceed to fill the application form with all the necessary details.
  6. Pay the application fee of INR 1000/- 
  7. Finally, submit the application form.

Mode of Payment – Candidates can make the application fee payment either through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card or through Demand Draft in favor of International Management Institute, payable at New Delhi. 

Documents Required

Students have to attach various documents along with their applications such as:

  • Class 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • Class 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • Graduation Marksheets and Degree Certificate
  • Certificate of Work Experience (if any)
  • Scorecard of Entrance Exam taken
  • Proof of Online Payment
  • Demand Draft
 

IMI Bhubaneswar Course Admissions 2025 for Part-Time PGDM

Apart from Full-Time PGDM, IMI Bhubaneswar also offers a 2-5 years Part-Time PGDM Program. The program offers various specialisations as mentioned below:

Finance Banking & Financial Services
Marketing Entrepreneurship Management
Operations  Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource 
Information Management & Analytics

IMI Bhubaneswar Part-Time PGDM Eligibility

Candidates who wish to apply for this program must possess the following eligibility:

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university.
  • Minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience after completing graduation at executive/similar level.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English.

IMI Bhubaneswar Admission Criteria for Part-Time PGDM Selection

  • IMI Bhubaneswar considers applications of students, score in IMI Written Test/CAT/GMAT, educational background (marks in 10th, 12th, Graduation), and work experience for shortlisting.
  • The institute conducts an online PI round for the shortlisted candidates.
  • The list of selected candidates is announced on the website.

NOTE – PSU/Corporate House Sponsored Candidates will be informed once the Sponsoring organisations confirm in writing the names of candidates who will join the program.

How to Apply for Part-Time PGDM?

The application form will be available on the official portal for which students have to follow some below-listed steps:

  1. Go to the official website of IMI Bhubaneswar.
  2. Under the “Programmes” tab, select PGDM (Part-Time) and click on the “Admission Procedure” option
  3. Now download the application form by clicking on the link.
  4. Take a printout of it.
  5. Fill the form with all the required details.
  6. Also, paste a passport-size photograph in the application form. 
  7. Once the form is complete, send it to the Admission Committee (PGDM) at the given address along with a Demand Draft of INR 500/- towards the application fee.

Admission Committee-(PGDM)

International Management Institute

IDCO Plot No. 1, Gothapatna, PO: Malipada

Dist.: Khurda, Bhubaneswar- 751003

Phone: +91-674-3042136, 3042100

Mobile: +91 9414405629

Fax: +91-674-3042129

Email: [email protected]

NOTE – DD should be in favor of the International Management Institute, payable at Bhubaneswar. Candidates have to mention their name and program name on the back-side of the DD.

Documents Required

Along with applications, students need to send a list of documents that includes:

  • Class 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • Class 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • Graduation Marksheets and Degree Certificate
  • Certificate of Work Experience
  • Scorecard of Entrance Exam taken
  • Demand Draft

IMI Bhubaneswar Course Admissions 2025 for PGCPM

The Post-Graduate Certificate Programme in Management (PGCPM) at IMI Bhubaneswar is an 11-month industry-oriented certificate program. The course is launched in collaboration with the leading online education portal upGrad. PGCPM classes are delivered live at a scheduled time using an information technology-based platform.

IMI Bhubaneswar PGCPM Eligibility

The candidates must possess a graduation degree or equivalent in any discipline, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in all the academic qualifications (10th, 12th, and graduation). 

IMI Bhubaneswar Admission Criteria for PGCPM Selection

  • The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the Admission Test 
  • Shortlisted candidates are further called for an extempore and personal interview. 
  • The selection is solely based on merit list prepared by considering the above selection process.

How To Apply?

To apply for the PGCPM course at IMI Bhubaneswar, candidates can follow the below-listed steps:

  • Apply through the application form present at the official website (www.imibh.edu.in) or the upGrad websites (www.upgrad.com).
  • Fill in all the required academic details. 
  • Pay the application fee of INR 1500 and submit the application form.

IMI Bhubaneswar Course Admissions 2025 for FPM

IMI Bhubaneswar offers FPM for 4 years. The course offers a seating capacity of 10 students. It is divided into two phases: course work and comprehensive exam. There are 6 areas of specialisations in FPM namely:

Decision Science & Operations Management OB & HR
Finance & Accounting Information Management & Analysis
Marketing Strategy & General Management

IMI Bhubaneswar FPM Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following requirements to apply for the program:

  • Candidates must have a Master’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% in aggregate marks

Or 

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade points 

Or 

  • Candidates must have passed any other professional qualification such as CA, ICWA, CS, etc. with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.

IMI Bhubaneswar Admission Criteria for FPM Selection

The selection of the candidates for the FPM course at IMI Bhubaneswar is based on the following:

  • IMI Bhubaneswar Research Aptitude Test
  • Essay Writing
  • Personal Interview

Candidates having valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/UGC NET/CSIR/NBHM scores are exempted from IMI Bhubaneswar Research Aptitude Test. 

How to Apply for IMI Bhubaneswar FPM Programme?

Application forms can be downloaded from the Institute’s website by following a sequence of steps mentioned beneath:

  1. Visit the official website of the institute
  2. Under the “Programmes” tab, select the FPM option.
  3. Now download the form by clicking on the link.
  4. Take a printout of the application form.
  5. Fill in all the mandatory details.
  6. Also, paste a passport size photograph
  7. After the form is filled, forward it to [email protected] along with a Demand Draft of INR 500/-.

NOTE – Applicants can also process the payment through NEFT/RTG.

Documents Required

Several documents need to be submitted along with the application form and they are:

  • Class 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • Class 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • Graduation Marksheets and Degree Certificate
  • Masters Marksheets and Degree Certificate
  • Marksheets of CA, CWA, and CS
  • Scorecard of Entrance Exam taken
  • Demand Draft
 

FAQs

Q. Who are the top recruiters of IMI Bhubaneswar?

Ans. The top recruiters of the institute are KPMG, Capgemini, Infosys, HDFC Bank, BYJU’S, ICICI Bank, Deloitte, Decathlon, Maersk and many more.

Q. Does IMI Bhubaneswar offer any Certificate Programme?

Ans. Yes, the institute Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Management (PGCPM). It is an 11 months online programme. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree and 50% aggregate marks are eligible for admission. Selection to the PGCPM is based on Admission Test followed by extempore & PI.

Q. Are scholarships provided to the students at IMI Bhubaneswar?

Ans. Yes, the students are offered various scholarships like Pre Admission Scholarship for Entrance Test Scores and Post Admission Scholarships for merit-based and academic marks, and FPM Scholarships for the candidates pursuing the doctoral course. 

Q. Is it necessary to have an entrance score for PGDM admission at IMI Bhubaneswar?

Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to have a valid score in any entrance exam such as CAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ CMAT. The score secured in the respective examination will be considered at the time of the shortlisting procedure. 

Q. What are the highest and average packages at IMI Bhubaneswar?

Ans. IMI Bhubaneswar offers a decent placement, with the highest CTC of INR 17.25 LPA and the average package offered was INR 10.07 LPA for the class of 2020-22. 

Q. What is the qualification required for the FPM program at IMI Bhubaneswar?

Ans. Applicants applying for the FPM program should have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 60% aggregate. The applicants with a master’s degree or equivalent in any field or professional qualification with at least 60% aggregate are also eligible to apply for the FPM program.

Q. What is the fee structure of the full-time PGDM program at IMI Bhubaneswar?

Ans. The total fee for Indian candidates is approximately INR 12.51 Lakh while for foreign candidates it is US $ 16,000 and foreign students belonging to SAARC countries it is US $ 13,000. For NRI candidates the course fee is US $ 22500.

Q. What is the exam pattern of GMAT for admission at IMI Bhubaneswar? 

Ans. The exam pattern of GMAT for the admission at IMI Bhubaneswar is described as follows: 

Section No. of Questions Time (Minutes)
Verbal  36 65
Quant  31 62
IR 12 30
AWA 1 30

Q. What is the exam pattern of CMAT for admission to IMI Bhubaneswar? 

Ans. The exam pattern for CMAT is listed below: 

Section No. of Questions
Language Comprehension 25
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation 25
Logical Reasoning 25
General Awareness 25
Innovation & Entrepreneurship (optional) 25
Total  100/125

Q. What is the marking scheme of CMAT for admission to IMI Bhubaneswar? 

Ans. The CMAT marking scheme is as follows: 

  • For Every Correct Response: +4
  • For Every Wrong Response: -1
  • For Unattempted Question: 0