IMT Ghaziabad, founded in 1980, is one of India’s premier private business schools and a leader in management innovation. Renowned for its strong corporate network, global alliances, and high-impact research, IMT’s flagship two-year PGDM program matches industry expectations with robust academic rigor. Students target core courses in year one, then select electives in industry domains to personalize expertise in year two. The campus is lively, fully residential, and digitally enabled. Learning is highly participative, emphasizing peer interaction, business simulation, and live project work.
The school also offers India’s only PGDM-DCP (half study in Dubai/half in Ghaziabad), as well as highly-ranked Marketing and BFSI programs. The faculty brings global teaching and consulting experience. Student development is fueled by international interchange, networking activities, and entrepreneurship cells. IMT’s Urban Campus uniquely positions it for consulting, BFSI, IT, FMCG, and high-growth careers. 90%+ placements, growing PPOs, and increasing recruiter diversity reflect the IMT advantage.
| Event | Date (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| Application Start | September 2024 |
| CAT/XAT/GMAT test window | Nov 2024 – Jan 2025 |
| Application Deadline | Jan 2025 |
| Shortlisting/Call Letter | Feb 2025 |
| Personal Interviews | Feb–Mar 2025 |
| Final Offers | Mar–Apr 2025 |
| Program Commencement | June 2025 |
Two-year flagship, full-time residential MBA equivalent. Year 1: Core courses (accounting, economics, marketing, analytics); Year 2: Electives in chosen specialization. Includes summer internship, live projects, leadership labs, and business simulations.
Two-year full time. Focuses on advanced marketing analytics, strategic brand management, and innovative digital strategy.
Specializes in financial markets, corporate finance, banking, fintech, and portfolio management, with tie-ups for live projects.
Combines core management modules with specific BFSI sector courses and industry certifications/guest lectures.
Unique two-country model. First year in Dubai, second in Ghaziabad; global business exposure in modules like supply chain, IT, strategy.
18-months, for managers/professionals with 5+ years’ work experience. Focuses on advanced management tools, leadership, and business innovation.
Two-year flexible mode for working professionals, with AICTE/UoGC approval, electives in all key business areas.
Four-year doctoral program in management for academics and research professionals.
1. Eligibility: Minimum 3-year Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (final-year students may apply provisionally).
2. Entrance Exam: Accepts valid CAT, XAT, or GMAT scores.
3. Application: Fill online form (₹3,500), upload academic documents, scores, work experience certificates, SOP, and pay fees.
4. Shortlisting: Based on cutoffs and overall profile (entrance + marks + work ex + diversity).
5. Personal Interview (PI): Covers competencies, leadership potential, academics, and extracurriculars.
6. Merit List: Final admission is a composite of entrance score, PI, WAT (if applicable), academic background, work experience, and gender/acad diversity.
7. Admission/Induction: On offer acceptance, document verification, and first installment deposit.
Special processes exist for Executive/Online/PhD courses. Scholarships, loans, and flexibility in deferral/withdrawal are available.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Academic | 20,30,000–20,80,000 | 2-year total |
| Hostel (on campus) | 1,20,000–1,50,000 | Per annum |
| Mess | ~1,00,000 | Per annum |
| One-Time Charges | ~73,000 | Entry |
| Security Deposit | Included above | Refundable |
Installment payment plans and loan tie-ups are available. Scholarships (merit/need) may be offered to select candidates.
Highest package: ₹41.55 LPA
Average package: ₹16.25 LPA
Median package: ₹15 LPA
Top 100 Avg: ₹24.32 LPA
Placement rate: ~90%
Total recruiters: 190+ (30% first-time)
Top Companies: Arcesium, American Express, BNY, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Accenture, Adobe, Infosys Consulting, Deloitte, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, HCL
Key Sectors: BFSI, IT/ITES, Consulting, Analytics, FMCG, Consumer Goods & Products (~70% of offers).
Placement cell ensures robust pre-placement readiness, corporate relations, alumni linkages, and diverse roles for every batch.
