IMS DAVV offers admission to its MBA and five-year integrated BBA+MBA programmes for the 2027 cycle. The MBA fee is INR 1,98,000 per year, while the BBA+MBA fee is INR 1,45,000 per year, based on 2025 figures.

CUET PG is the main entrance route for the regular MBA, followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the Institute of Management Studies, DAVV, Indore campus. Admission to the integrated programme is based on CUET UG merit and DAVV counselling.

IMS DAVV Admission Portal 2027: dauniv.ac.in

Admission Update:
  • MBA (Regular, 9 Specialisations): Counselling through CUET PG 2026 is in its final stages for the 2026-27 batch. The next CUET PG 2027 cycle is expected to begin in mid-2027.
  • MBA (Executive, Hospital Administration, Public Health): Merit-based direct admission remains open for 2026-27. Applicants should check dauniv.ac.in for the current notice.
  • BBA+MBA (5-Year Integrated): Admission for 2026-27 has closed. The next CUET UG 2027 admission cycle is expected between June and August 2027.
  • Each batch has 120 MBA seats divided among 9 specialisations.
  • The BBA+MBA programme provides 60 seats each in E-Commerce and Hospital Administration, giving a total of 120 seats.
  • Seats for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS applicants are reserved according to Madhya Pradesh government rules.
  • Eligible Madhya Pradesh students can receive full fee support through the Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY). Students need 70 percent or more in the MP Board or 85 percent or more in CBSE or ICSE.

Direct Admission at IMS DAVV: Management quota seats are not available. Admission is based on merit and completed through DAVV counselling.

IMS DAVV Important Dates 2027

CMAT 2026 scores can be used for the 2027-29 MBA batch. The CUET PG, CUET UG, DAVV counselling, and doctoral entrance schedules shown below are tentative.

CMAT 2026 Dates

Event Date
CMAT 2026 registration opens October 17, 2026 (Tentative)
CMAT 2026 registration closes November 24, 2026 (Tentative)
CMAT 2026 examination January 24, 2027 (Tentative)
CMAT 2026 result February 16, 2027 (Tentative)

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

CUET PG and DAVV MBA Dates 2027

Event Date
CUET PG 2027 registration March to April 2027 (Tentative)
CUET PG 2027 examination May to June 2027 (Tentative)
DAVV MBA application window June to July 2027 (Tentative)
Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the IMS DAVV campus July to August 2027 (Tentative)

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

CMAT registration begins before the CUET PG 2027 process. Applicants seeking admission to the 2027-29 MBA batch may therefore complete the CMAT application first.

CUET UG and DAVV BBA+MBA Dates 2027

Event Date
CUET UG 2027 notification February to March 2027 (Tentative)
CUET UG 2027 registration March to April 2027 (Tentative)
CUET UG 2027 examination May to June 2027 (Tentative)
DAVV BBA+MBA counselling July to August 2027 (Tentative)

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

DAVV Doctoral Entrance Date 2027

Event Date
Expected DAVV DET 2027 examination June 2027 (Tentative)

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

IMS DAVV MBA Admission 2027

Admission to the regular MBA for the 2027-29 session begins with a valid CUET PG or CMAT score. DAVV shortlists applicants according to their entrance marks and category before inviting them to the Indore campus for a Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

IMS DAVV MBA Eligibility Criteria

A degree from a recognised university is required for MBA admission. Applicants for the Executive MBA must also meet the relevant work-experience condition.

MBA Programme Eligibility Entrance Route
MBA in General, HR, Marketing, Finance, E-Commerce, Disaster Management Graduation with at least 50%, or 45% for SC, ST, and PH applicants from Madhya Pradesh CUET PG or CMAT, followed by GD and PI
MBA (Executive) Graduation with 45% and 5 years of work experience, or a postgraduate degree with 45% and 2 years of work experience Direct merit-based admission
MBA (Hospital Administration, Public Health Management) Graduation with at least 50%, or 45% for SC, ST, and PH applicants from Madhya Pradesh Direct merit-based admission with GD and PI

IMS DAVV MBA Fees

Programme Annual Fee Reference Year
All MBA programmes INR 1,98,000 per year 2025

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

Applicants should contact the institute or visit dauniv.ac.in for the exact fee applicable to their admission year.

IMS DAVV MBA Selection Process

The regular MBA selection route has five stages, beginning with an entrance examination and ending with admission formalities after the final merit list.

  • Step 1: Take CUET PG 2027 or CMAT 2026 and obtain a qualifying score.
  • Step 2: Check the shortlist published on dauniv.ac.in, which DAVV prepares using entrance marks and the applicant's category.
  • Step 3: Participate in the Group Discussion held at the IMS DAVV campus.
  • Step 4: Complete the Personal Interview during the same campus visit after the GD.
  • Step 5: After the final merit list is issued, report for document checking and pay the required fee.
  • Applicants must bring their original mark sheets, domicile certificate, and category certificate for verification.
  • DAVV completes seat allotment through davv.mponline.gov.in.

How to Apply for MBA at IMS DAVV?

  1. Complete the CUET PG 2027 application on the NTA portal, or register for CMAT 2026.
  2. Take the chosen entrance examination and save the downloaded scorecard.
  3. Check dauniv.ac.in regularly for the IMS DAVV MBA admission notice for 2027.
  4. Create an account on davv.mponline.gov.in and arrange the programme choices by preference.
  5. Submit the DAVV application fee online.
  6. Visit the IMS DAVV campus for GD and PI on the announced date.
  7. Review the final merit list and bring every original certificate for document verification.
  8. Confirm enrolment by paying the first-semester fee.

IMS DAVV BBA+MBA Admission 2027

The five-year integrated BBA+MBA is offered in E-Commerce and Hospital Administration. Students enter after Class 12 through CUET UG, which is conducted by NTA. DAVV then assigns seats through its counselling process.

IMS DAVV BBA+MBA Eligibility Criteria

Track Eligibility Entrance Exam
BBA+MBA (E-Commerce) Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate CUET UG, followed by DAVV counselling
BBA+MBA (Hospital Administration) Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate; Biology is preferred CUET UG, followed by DAVV counselling

IMS DAVV BBA+MBA Fees and Seats

Programme Annual Fee Seats Reference Year
BBA+MBA (E-Commerce) INR 1,45,000 per year 60 2025
BBA+MBA (Hospital Administration) INR 1,45,000 per year 60 2025

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

Students should confirm the current fee with the institute or through dauniv.ac.in.

IMS DAVV BBA+MBA Selection Process

CUET UG merit alone determines selection for the integrated programme. IMS DAVV does not hold a separate GD or PI. DAVV allots seats online according to merit position and the order of programme preferences entered by each student.

How to Apply for BBA+MBA at IMS DAVV?

  1. Register for CUET UG 2027 on the NTA portal during the expected registration period in March 2027.
  2. Choose Management or another relevant subject domain while completing the CUET UG form.
  3. Appear for CUET UG and download the scorecard after the result is declared.
  4. Look for the BBA+MBA counselling notice on dauniv.ac.in.
  5. Register at davv.mponline.gov.in and enter the preferred BBA+MBA options.
  6. On the allotted date, complete document verification and pay the admission fee.

IMS DAVV PhD Admission 2027

Students seeking a PhD in Management Studies must hold a postgraduate degree. Selection requires the DAVV Doctoral Entrance Test, known as DET, unless the applicant has an accepted national fellowship or qualification. A personal interview and assessment of the research proposal are also part of the process.

IMS DAVV PhD Eligibility Criteria

Criterion Requirement Exemption Condition
Minimum Academic Qualification A master's degree from a recognised university with at least 55% marks Academic eligibility has no exemption
Entrance Test DAVV DET, an online doctoral entrance test Applicants holding UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, M.Phil., or SLET are not required to take DET

IMS DAVV PhD Fees

Programme Annual Fee Reference Year
PhD in Management Studies INR 72,000 per year 2025

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

The applicable fee should be confirmed with the institute or through dauniv.ac.in.

IMS DAVV PhD Selection Process

PhD selection is completed in three stages. Applicants with an accepted qualification can claim exemption from DET, but they must still complete the later selection stages.

  • Stage 1: Qualify DAVV DET or submit a valid UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, M.Phil., or SLET certificate.
  • Stage 2: Attend the Personal Interview at the IMS DAVV campus.
  • Stage 3: Present the proposed research plan to the faculty panel, which considers supervisor allocation.

IMS DAVV Scholarships

Students may apply for scholarships offered by the Madhya Pradesh and central governments. Most of these schemes are meant for Madhya Pradesh domicile students. PhD students who hold UGC-JRF also receive a monthly fellowship.

Scholarship Eligibility Benefit
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY) Madhya Pradesh domicile with 70% or more in the MP Board, or 85% or more in CBSE or ICSE in Class 12 Complete waiver of tuition and admission fees
MP Post-Matric Scholarship SC, ST, or OBC student with Madhya Pradesh domicile and annual family income below INR 2,50,000 Reimbursement of up to the full course fee
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships Student placed in the top 20 percentile of the respective Class 12 board with annual family income below INR 4,50,000 INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year

After confirming admission at IMS DAVV, eligible students can submit MMVY and MP Post-Matric Scholarship applications through the MP Scholarship Portal 2.0 at scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in.

IMS DAVV Admission FAQs

Ques. Which entrance scores can be used for the regular MBA at IMS DAVV?

Ans. Regular two-year MBA applicants can use CUET PG or CMAT scores. CAT does not appear among the accepted examinations in the official notifications. Students should review dauniv.ac.in before applying because the accepted exam list may change for a new cycle.

Ques. What graduation marks are required to apply for an IMS DAVV MBA?

Ans. Applicants normally need at least 50% aggregate in graduation. The minimum is 45% for SC, ST, and PH applicants who have Madhya Pradesh domicile.

Ques. What is the MBA intake at IMS DAVV?

Ans. IMS DAVV admits 120 MBA students in each batch across 9 specialisations. The available fields include Marketing, Human Resource, Finance, E-Commerce, Hospital Administration, Disaster Management, Public Health Management, and Executive.

Ques. What happens after MBA applicants are shortlisted through CUET PG or CMAT?

Ans. Shortlisted students must attend a Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the IMS DAVV campus in Indore. The entrance score and performance in GD and PI are considered while preparing the final merit list.

Ques. Which IMS DAVV MBA programme asks for professional experience?

Ans. Previous employment is not necessary for the regular two-year MBA. It is compulsory for the Executive MBA. Applicants need either 5 years of experience after graduation or 2 years after completing a postgraduate degree.

Ques. Are seats available through management or NRI quota at IMS DAVV?

Ans. No. IMS DAVV provides neither management quota nor NRI quota seats. Merit and DAVV's centralised counselling process determine every allotment.

Ques. How much does the two-year IMS DAVV MBA cost?

Ans. Based on 2025 data, the MBA fee is INR 1,98,000 per year. This gives a two-year total of INR 3,96,000. The amount may be revised for the 2027 batch.

Ques. Which Madhya Pradesh students may receive complete fee support at IMS DAVV?

Ans. MMVY can cover the full tuition and admission fee for eligible Madhya Pradesh domicile students. The required Class 12 score is 70% or more in the MP Board or 85% or more in CBSE or ICSE.

Ques. May a student in the last year of graduation submit an MBA application?

Ans. Yes. Final-year graduation students can apply provisionally for IMS DAVV MBA admission in 2027. Their admission becomes final only when they provide proof of the required qualifying marks during document verification.

Ques. What steps are needed to seek IMS DAVV MBA admission in 2027?

Ans. Start by taking CUET PG 2027 or registering for CMAT 2026. Next, check dauniv.ac.in for the MBA admission notice and complete registration at davv.mponline.gov.in. Shortlisted applicants must attend GD and PI, followed by document verification on the allotted date.