Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad admits students to its PGDM and FPM programmes through national-level entrance scores and the institute selection rounds. PGDM admission is open for the 2026 cycle, with an application fee of INR 1100, total PGDM programme fee of INR 9.5 Lakhs, and hostel fee of INR 3.30 Lakhs for the full duration, including mess charges.

The PGDM is a 2-year full-time residential management programme with 450 sanctioned seats. Students need a 3-year bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks, and final-year students may apply provisionally.

Direct Link: IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Admission 2026

IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Admission Dates 2026

IMS Ghaziabad admissions to some of its major programs are conducted based on scores from national/state-level entrance examinations. The key admission dates for IMS Ghaziabad are provided below.

Event
(PGDM 2027-29 Cycle)		 Date
Application portal Open
Application fee INR 1,100
WAT, GD and PI rounds Oct 2026 onwards
Offer letters Rolling, after each GDPI round
First fee instalment after offer Within 15 days of selection
Session commencement June 2027 (tentative)

The institute-level calendar depends on when each accepted exam releases scores. The table below maps the exams that gate each program in this cycle.

Course Exam Accepted Registration Window Exam Date
PGDM CAT August to September 2026 (closed) November 29, 2026
XAT August to December 2026 January 3, 2027
CMAT October to December 2026 (tentative) January 2027 (tentative)
MAT Multiple windows through the year Multiple cycles through the year
CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET or the institute Research Aptitude Test As per conducting body As per conducting body

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Admission 2026

IMS Ghaziabad offers a PGDM program at PG level. The total fee for PGDM is INR 9.5 lakhs. Candidates can check the details of the program in the table below:

Course Dual Specialization Eligibility Selection Criteria Seat Intake
PGDM Finance Graduation with 50% or equivalent in any discipline recognized by UGC CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT + Academic + Personal interview + group discussion + Written Aptitude Test 450
Marketing
Human Resource
Business Analytics
Operation

he final PGDM merit is based on school and graduation marks, entrance test score, communication ability, WAT, and performance in the interview rounds. The weight for each part is given below:

Component Weight
Academic performance (10th, 12th and Graduation Marks) 20%
Test Score (CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT) 20%
Group Case Discussion/Extempore 25%
Personal Interview 25%
Written Aptitude Test 10%

IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Cutoff

For PGDM admission at IMS Ghaziabad, CAT/XAT cutoffs are usually lower than MAT/CMAT cutoffs. The CAT cutoff was 70 to 75 percentile in 2025 and 2024. The 2025 cutoff details are given below:

Program CAT Cutoff Percentile CMAT Cutoff Percentile
PGDM 75 75

IMS Ghaziabad FPM Admission 2026

IMS Ghaziabad offers a 4 year Fellow Program in Management as a full-time residential programme. It is offered in 7 specializations across functional areas of management. 

Course Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
FPM General Management B.E/B.Tech with 60% marks with 2 years of work experience OR Master's with 55% marks. CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF/NET/SET or Research Aptitude Test (RAT) conducted by IMS Ghaziabad.
Finance
Human Resources & Organizational Behaviour
Marketing
Production & Operations
Business Analytics
Information Technology

IMS Ghaziabad Admission Process 2026

Students applying for the PGDM must register for the relevant entrance exam through its official portal and also fill the IMS Ghaziabad application form. The admission steps are listed below:

Step Description
Application Apply online on the official admission portal: admission.ims-ghaziabad.ac.in. Fill academic details, work experience if any, and entrance scores. Upload documents such as 10th, 12th, and graduation marksheets, Aadhaar, and entrance scorecard, and pay the INR 1100 fee.
Shortlisting The institute shortlists students using entrance exam scores and academic profile. Shortlisted students receive a call for the next round.
Selection Rounds Written Aptitude Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) are usually held in multiple phases.
Final Merit & Offer The composite score decides final selection. Selected students receive the offer letter through email.
Fee Payment Students must pay the admission fee as per the offer letter schedule to confirm the seat.

IMS Ghaziabad Admission FAQs

Ques: What is the age rule for FPM admission at IMS Ghaziabad?

Ans: A student applying for IMS Ghaziabad PhD/FPM admission must not be above 45 years of age on the date of joining. The main FPM eligibility and selection rules are given below:

Courses Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
FPM B.E/B.Tech with 60% marks with 2 years of work experience OR Master's with 55% marks. CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF/NET/SET or Research Aptitude Test (RAT) conducted by IMS Ghaziabad.

Ques: Which bank details can students use for IMS Ghaziabad fee payment?

Ans: Students can use the IMS Ghaziabad bank details given below for online fee submission:

Particulars Details
Name of beneficiary Institute of Management Studies
Address C 238, Bulandshahr Road Industrial Area, Lal Quan, Ghaziabad 201009
A/C No 5146-10100-00010
Bank Name Punjab National Bank
Bank Branch Address IMS, Lal Quan, Ghaziabad
Bank Code 514610
MICR Code 110024640
IFSC Code (RTGC/NEFT) PUNB0514610

Ques: Who can apply for the FPM course at IMS Ghaziabad?

Ans: A student can apply for FPM admission if they meet any one of these academic conditions:

  • Students should have a BE or B.Tech degree, or an equivalent degree, with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates). The degree must be after 10+2, and the student must also have at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • OR, students should have a Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST) after 10+2, followed by post-graduation, such as PGDM or any Master's degree, with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates).
  • OR, students should have an Integrated Master's degree of 4 or 5 years in any discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates) after completing 10+2.
  • OR, students should have a professional qualification such as CA, ICWA, or CS with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates).

Ques: How can students register for GD at IMS Ghaziabad for PGDM admission?

Ans: Students should visit the IMS Ghaziabad official website and enter their name, email, and phone number. Then they need to submit the form and tick the suitable box if they want to receive a reminder on time.

Ques: How is the FPM programme divided at IMS Ghaziabad?

Ans: The FPM programme structure is given below:

  • Years 1 & 2: Compulsory coursework for the qualifying exam, pre-proposal submission and registration, and guide allocation.
  • Years 2 & 3: Synopsis submission and presentation, teaching immersion, research paper publishing, case study writing, or project work.
  • Years 3 & 4: Doctoral thesis work, including progress reviews, thesis submission, and presentations.