SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysuru, offers admission to its PGDM and Ph.D. in Management Studies through separate application routes. The PGDM is a 2-year, full-time residential programme with a sanctioned intake of 240 seats. The programme fee listed in the supplied article is INR 14,60,000, including hostel accommodation, and the application fee is INR 1,500.

PGDM applicants need a valid score in an accepted management entrance examination and must complete the institute's selection rounds. Doctoral admission requires a master's degree with 55% marks and follows University of Mysore regulations. Each admission route has its own application requirements and deadline.

Application link: SDMIMD PGDM 2027-29 Application Portal

SDMIMD Important Dates

Institute Admission Schedule

The PGDM 2027-29 application window opened in September 2026. The official homepage gives December 31, 2026 as the deadline, while the admission-process page and brochure state February 28, 2027. The brochure confirms interviews during February and March 2027. Applicants should clarify the conflicting deadlines with the admissions office. [Official homepage](https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/), [admission-process page](https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/admission-process/), [PGDM brochure](https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SDMIMD_PGDM_2027_29_Brochure.pdf).

Event Date
Ongoing PGDM application window, ending on the homepage deadline identified as Phase 1 in the supplied article September 2026 to December 31, 2026
Phase 2 deadline listed in the supplied article, requiring institute confirmation January 31, 2027
Application deadline stated on the admission-process page and in the brochure February 28, 2027
Group discussion, Written Ability Test and Personal Interview period February to March 2027
Phase 3 deadline listed in the supplied article, requiring institute confirmation March 31, 2027

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

The supplied article anticipates the next Ph.D. application deadline in August 2027 and the next Management Development Programme calendar in May 2027. These remain expectations rather than confirmed schedules. Doctoral applications are handled through SDM RCMS, while the MDP calendar is generally offered in May.

CAT, XAT and CMAT

The entrance examination milestones are listed below. The XAT admit-card date and CMAT examination date are tentative. [CAT information bulletin](https://cdn.digialm.com/per/g06/pub/32842/EForms/image/CAT2026/CAT2026InformationBulletin_26-07-2026_V2.pdf), [official XAT timeline](https://xatonline.in/index), [NTA examination calendar](https://www.nta.ac.in/Download/Notice/Notice_20260916195948.pdf).

Event Date
CAT 2026 admit-card download November 4 to November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 examination November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 result First week of January 2027, tentative
Ongoing XAT 2027 registration July 15 to December 6, 2026
XAT 2027 admit-card download begins December 20, 2026, tentative
XAT 2027 examination January 3, 2027, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
CMAT 2027 examination February 7, 2027, tentative

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

NMAT 2026

The registration, scheduling and examination windows follow the [official NMAT calendar](https://www.mba.com/exams/nmat/about/important-dates-fees).

Event Date
Ongoing registration August 20 to October 10, 2026
Ongoing examination scheduling August 20 to October 22, 2026
Ongoing rescheduling August 20 to December 17, 2026
Examination delivery November 2 to December 20, 2026
Retake registration November 3 to December 17, 2026
Retake scheduling November 3 to December 17, 2026

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

MAT December 2026

AIMA publishes separate registration, admit-card and examination dates for the paper-based and computer-based tests. [Official MAT schedule](https://aima.in/mat/test-dates/).

Event Date
Paper-based test registration closes December 14, 2026
Paper-based test admit card December 17, 2026
Paper-based examination December 20, 2026
Computer-based test registration closes December 21, 2026
Computer-based test admit card December 24, 2026
Computer-based examination December 27, 2026

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

GMAT Examination Appointments

GMAT appointments are available throughout the year, subject to availability. [Official GMAT scheduling guidance](https://support.mba.com/hc/en-us/articles/41312708914971-GMAT-Where-and-When-Can-I-Take-the-Exam).

Event Date
GMAT examination appointment Throughout the year, according to appointment availability

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

SDMIMD PGDM Eligibility, Fees and Application Process

The Post Graduate Diploma in Management uses one online application and a common selection process for all 240 seats. Applicants may submit any one valid score from the 7 accepted national entrance examinations. Shortlisting also considers school and degree results, extracurricular activities and work experience.

Academic and Entrance Requirements

Requirement Details
Qualifying degree Full-time graduation in any discipline recognised by the University Grants Commission or the Association of Indian Universities
Minimum academic performance At least 50% aggregate separately in Class 10, Class 12 and the degree
Final-year applicants Eligible using marks up to the second year or the last completed semester
Accepted examinations CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT, ATMA and MAT
Score validity Determined by the validity rules of the respective examination
Work experience Optional; considered during shortlisting when applicable

The academic minimum applies independently to all three qualifications, so a qualifying degree score alone does not establish eligibility. Part-time and correspondence degrees do not satisfy the stated full-time graduation requirement. Candidates holding a distance degree should confirm their eligibility with the admissions office before paying the application fee.

Programme and Application Fees

Fee Amount Listed in the Supplied Article
PGDM programme fee for 2 years, including hostel INR 14,60,000
PGDM application fee INR 1,500

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

Submitting the Application and Entrance Score

Application submission and fee payment are separate steps. Applicants may file the form before receiving their entrance results, or even before registering for an entrance examination. Registration details and the scorecard must then be supplied separately. Omitting the scorecard email leaves the application incomplete.

  1. Visit the official admission portal and register using your name, email address and mobile number.
  2. Enter your academic record, entrance examination information and work experience details in the online form.
  3. Pay the listed application fee of INR 1,500 through the online payment link, by cheque or by demand draft.
  4. If using a demand draft, draw it in favour of The Director, SDM Institute for Management Development, payable at Mysore.
  5. If the entrance score is unavailable, email the examination registration details to admission@sdmimd.ac.in, including your name and application number. Applicants who have not yet registered for an examination may send those details later.
  6. Send the CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT, ATMA or MAT scorecard to the same address as soon as the result is declared.
  7. Attend the group discussion, Written Ability Test and Personal Interview at the selected centre.
  8. Pay the first instalment within the offer-letter deadline to block the seat. Submit the entrance scorecard and pay the second instalment to confirm admission.

This provision separates the institute's application deadline from entrance examination result dates. In particular, the December 31 deadline stated in the article precedes the results of XAT and CMAT.

Selection Stages

The admission process has 4 stages, with the final three following the application deadline. The assessment rounds take place at several centres across India during February and March 2027. Centre options appear in the application form.

Stage Assessment or Requirement
1. Shortlisting Academic consistency, entrance examination performance, extracurricular record and any work experience
2. Written Ability Test Written expression and reasoning on an assigned topic
2. Group discussion Clarity of thought and reasoning in a group setting
2. Personal Interview Motivation, awareness and suitability for the programme
3. Admission offer Seat blocked after the first instalment reaches the institute by the offer-letter deadline
4. Admission confirmation Receipt of the entrance scorecard and payment of the second instalment

The institute does not publish a numerical weightage for each selection component. Its mandatory disclosure describes the last admitted candidate's selection as an overall assessment of Class 10, Class 12, graduation, the competitive entrance examination, essay writing and the Personal Interview. A moderate entrance percentile can therefore be considered alongside a strong academic record.

An enrolled PGDM student described attending two assessment rounds, an essay-writing exercise and an interview, at a centre selected by the applicant.

Online interviews are arranged only on specific request. Applicants unable to travel to a listed centre in February or March 2027 must contact the admissions office to request this option.

Documents to Prepare

Entrance examination information is required at two stages: registration details during the application process and the scorecard after results are announced.

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 or PUC second-year marksheet
  • Degree marksheets for every completed year or semester
  • Provisional or final degree certificate, if graduation is complete
  • Entrance examination registration number
  • Entrance examination scorecard after declaration of results
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Work experience letter, where experience is claimed
  • Government-issued photo identity proof
  • Application fee payment reference or demand draft

Final-year applicants initially submit marks through their last completed semester. Remaining marksheets and the degree certificate follow after the university issues them.

SDMIMD Ph.D. Eligibility and Application Process

The SDM Research Center for Management Studies, recognised by the University of Mysore, administers the Ph.D. in Management Studies. The supplied admission description cites the university's Regulations Governing the Award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy framed in 2010.

SDMIMD does not conduct a separate institute entrance examination for this route. Selection considers the academic record, proposed research area and interview conducted by the research centre.

Who Can Apply?

The base academic requirement is a master's degree or equivalent diploma with 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA. The additional applicant categories below must also meet this marks requirement.

Applicant Category Eligibility Requirement
Master's degree holders Master's degree or equivalent diploma with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA
Working executives At least 3 years of experience in industry or an allied corporate sector, together with the required academic marks
Management faculty Faculty appointment at a business school or management department, together with the required academic marks
Postgraduate diploma holders Diploma in retailing, finance, marketing, human resources or an allied field, together with the required academic marks

Doctoral Application and Enclosures

The doctoral route uses a downloadable application form rather than an online application portal. Send the completed form and supporting documents to the Chairperson, SDM RCMS, at the Mysuru campus.

  1. Download the form from the doctoral programme section of the institute website.
  2. Include attested photocopies of Class 10, Class 12, graduation and postgraduation marksheets.
  3. Provide details of any state eligibility test or national eligibility test qualification.
  4. Attach a note identifying the proposed research area and explaining the reasons for choosing it.
  5. Explain how doctoral study fits your career plan.
  6. Include publication, conference and seminar details, where applicable.
  7. If employed, attach a no-objection certificate from your employer.
  8. Send the completed application and all enclosures to the Chairperson of SDM RCMS.

SDMIMD Management Development and Certificate Programmes

Management Development Programmes serve working executives. Admission takes place through employer nomination or individual registration with the programme coordinator. There is no entrance examination or merit list.

The programme calendar is generally offered in May, and programmes with strong demand may run again later in the academic year. The supplied article expects the next set in May 2027, subject to confirmation. Fees and duration depend on the individual offering.

NSE Certified Capital Markets Professional Programme

SDMIMD also offers the NSE Certified Capital Markets Professional programme with the National Stock Exchange. It runs for 1 year and covers equity research, merchant banking and portfolio advisory work.

Programmes for Client Organisations

Client-specific programmes are developed with the commissioning organisation and do not have a public admission window.

SDMIMD Expected PGDM Cutoffs

SDMIMD does not publish an official numerical PGDM cutoff. Its mandatory disclosure describes selection through an overall applicant assessment rather than a fixed percentile. The following ranges are expectations supplied in the article, not institute-confirmed or final admission scores.

Entrance Examination Expected Percentile Range
CAT 60 to 70
XAT 60 to 70
CMAT 70 to 80
MAT 70 to 80
ATMA 70 to 80

The applicant pool influences the working selection threshold in each cycle. All 240 seats are filled through the same merit route. The mandatory disclosure records the admission quota as NIL, and the actual admission count in the disclosed year was also 240.

SDMIMD Scholarships

Merit awards and fee waivers are determined after selection. Applicants do not submit a separate scholarship form during the admission application stage.

SDMIMD, TAPMI, XIME and JAGSoM Admission Comparison

Applicants considering SDMIMD commonly compare it with two or three other business schools in South India. The following tables organise the supplied admission criteria, selection weightages and fees for their 2-year management programmes.

Entrance Examinations and Academic Eligibility

Institute Accepted Examinations Minimum Academic Requirement Selection Rounds
SDMIMD Mysore CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT 50% each in Class 10, Class 12 and the degree Group discussion, Written Ability Test and Personal Interview
TAPMI Manipal CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT 60% in the degree Group discussion, Written Ability Test and Personal Interview
XIME Bangalore CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA 50% in the degree; 45% for SC and ST applicants Group discussion and Personal Interview
JAGSoM Bengaluru CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT 50% in the degree; 45% for reserved categories Group discussion and Personal Interview

Published Selection Weightages

Institute Weightage Distribution
SDMIMD Mysore Undisclosed
TAPMI Manipal Entrance examination: 35%; interview rounds: 45%; academics: 15%; diversity: 5%
XIME Bangalore Entrance examination: 35%; interview rounds: 40%; academics: 13%; other factors: 12%
JAGSoM Bengaluru Undisclosed

Programme Fee Comparison

Institute Total Programme Fee for 2 Years
SDMIMD Mysore INR 14,60,000, including hostel
TAPMI Manipal INR 19,50,000
XIME Bangalore INR 12,90,000
JAGSoM Bengaluru INR 17,50,000, including boarding

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

SDMIMD accepts the broadest set of entrance examinations among these four institutions, providing an application route for CMAT, ATMA and MAT candidates. It is also the only institution in this comparison that applies the 50% minimum to school results as well as graduation. Falling below that minimum in Class 10 or Class 12 therefore prevents eligibility despite strengths elsewhere in the application.

TAPMI and XIME disclose selection weightages, allowing applicants to assess how entrance scores, interviews and other components contribute. SDMIMD does not publish a comparable weightage split.

SDMIMD Admission Contacts

The admissions office manages PGDM applications, while SDM RCMS handles doctoral applications. General admission queries and entrance scorecards must be sent to their respective email addresses.

Contact or Purpose Details
Admissions Manager Gururaj Khasnis, +91-9535007893
Admissions Officer Gautham A S, +91-8147248269
Landline +91-821-2429722 and +91-821-2420490, extensions 2012 and 2013
Admission enquiries admissions@sdmimd.ac.in
Entrance scorecard submission admission@sdmimd.ac.in
Doctoral programme Dr. Venkatraja B, +91-9480342652, sdmrcms@sdmimd.ac.in
Campus address No. 1, Chamundi Hill Road, Siddarthanagar Post, Mysuru 570011, Karnataka

SDMIMD Admission FAQs

Ques. Which application deadline should a PGDM 2027-29 applicant check?

Ans. The supplied article and institute homepage state December 31, 2026, following the September 2026 opening of applications. However, the official admission-process page and brochure give February 28, 2027. Confirm the applicable deadline with the admissions office because these official sources differ.

Ques. Can applicants choose among several entrance examinations for the PGDM?

Ans. Yes. SDMIMD accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT, ATMA and MAT. One valid score from these 7 examinations is sufficient, with validity determined by the rules of the examination concerned.

Ques. How can someone apply when entrance registration or results are still pending?

Ans. The application may be submitted even before registering for an entrance examination. Send the registration details later by email with the application number, then email the scorecard separately after the result is declared.

Ques. Does the PGDM academic minimum apply only to graduation?

Ans. No. Applicants must have at least 50% aggregate separately in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation. Each qualification is checked against the minimum.

Ques. Which marks should a final-year undergraduate use in the application?

Ans. Final-year students can apply using their percentage through the second year or the last completed semester. They must provide the remaining marksheets after the university releases them.

Ques. What application payment and payment methods are listed for the PGDM?

Ans. The supplied article lists an application fee of INR 1,500. Payment options are the institute's online payment link, cheque or demand draft. The stated payee is The Director, SDM Institute for Management Development, payable at Mysore.

Ques. Which assessments follow PGDM shortlisting?

Ans. Shortlisted applicants complete a group discussion, Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. The assessment period for the 2027-29 intake is February to March 2027.

Ques. How are interview locations and online requests handled?

Ans. The application form lists interview centres across India. Candidates seeking an online interview must specifically request one from the admissions office.

Ques. Is the expected CAT range an official admission cutoff?

Ans. No official CAT cutoff is published. The supplied expected range is 60 to 70 percentile, and the working selection threshold depends on the applicant pool for that admission cycle.

Ques. Can applicants obtain a seat through an agent or a management quota?

Ans. No. The institute's mandatory disclosure lists the admission quota as NIL, and all seats use the common merit route. Agents cannot guarantee admission. Applicants should make payments through the official portal.

Ques. What intake is recorded for SDMIMD's PGDM?

Ans. The sanctioned intake is 240 seats. The mandatory disclosure also records actual admissions of 240 in the disclosed year.

Ques. What separates seat blocking from final admission confirmation?

Ans. The first instalment must reach the institute by the offer-letter deadline to block the seat. Confirmation follows only after the institute receives the entrance scorecard and the second instalment.

Ques. Can a fresher apply without professional experience?

Ans. Yes. Work experience is optional. Where an applicant has experience, it is considered during shortlisting together with academic performance and extracurricular activities.

Ques. What is the submission route for a doctoral application?

Ans. Download the doctoral application from the institute website and send it to the Chairperson, SDM RCMS. Include attested marksheets, a proposed research-area note and a career-plan note. The base academic requirement is a master's degree with 55% marks.

The supplied article attributes its admission details to the institute's admission pages and PGDM 2027-29 brochure. Fees remain subject to revision, and expected cutoff ranges are indicative rather than official. Confirm deadlines through the official admission portal before submitting an application.