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IMT Ghaziabad offers a two-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management on a fully residential campus. The course is AACSB accredited, sits at #27 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026 and #30 in NIRF Management 2025, and takes about 420 students in the flagship batch. The full course fee is INR 22.85 Lakhs, and hostel and mess are charged apart from it. Seats go through CAT, XAT or GMAT, with the shortlist for this course near the 90 percentile mark, then a writing test and an interview. The 2024-26 batch averaged INR 18.15 LPA, with a median of INR 17 LPA and a top offer of INR 35 LPA in India.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Fees
You pay the tuition fee in two yearly parts, a heavier first year and a lighter second year. The admission fee and the alumni membership are paid once. The caution money comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess are charged apart from these heads.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 22.27 Lakhs
INR 12.27 Lakhs in year 1, INR 10 Lakhs in year 2
Admission fee
INR 50,000
One time, in year 1
Alumni membership
INR 8,000
One time, for life
Caution money
INR 15,000
One time, refundable
Total, no hostel
INR 22.85 Lakhs
Full course
Hostel and mess
INR 3 Lakhs
About INR 1.50 Lakhs a year
Total with hostel
INR 25.85 Lakhs
Full course
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Admission Dates
The 2026-28 batch is already on campus and joined with orientation in Jul 2026. The form for the next batch opened in Sep 2026 and the CAT 2026 exam is set for 29 Nov 2026. The table below walks the cycle the 2026-28 batch went through.
Event
Date
Status
IMT application, last date to apply
Sep 2025 to 28 Nov 2025
Over
Final phase, last date to apply
24 Jan 2026
Over
CAT 2025 exam
30 Nov 2025
Over
XAT 2026 exam
4 Jan 2026
Over
CAT and XAT results
Jan 2026
Over
Shortlist for the selection round
Feb 2026
Over
Writing test and interview
6 Feb 2026 to Mar 2026
Over
Offer letters
Mar 2026
Over
Admission fee payment
Apr 2026
Over
Document check and joining
Jun 2026
Over
Orientation and classes start
Jul 2026
Over
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Eligibility
You need a full bachelor's degree with at least half marks and a valid exam score. Final-year students can apply and show the degree later.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
A bachelor's degree of three years or more, in any subject
Degree marks
At least 50% in the degree
Final-year students
Can apply, and must show the degree later
Exam
A valid CAT, XAT or GMAT score
Shortlist mark
About 90 percentile in CAT or XAT, General category
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Admission Process
One form puts you in the pool for three IMT campuses. The step that loses seats is the payment date on the offer letter.
Step
What you do
1. Take the exam
Sit for CAT, XAT or GMAT
2. Fill one form
One form covers Ghaziabad, Nagpur and Hyderabad; the fee is INR 3,500
3. Get shortlisted
IMT calls candidates from about the 90 percentile mark
4. Selection round
A writing test and a personal interview
5. Take the seat
Pay the admission fee by the date in your offer letter
The final call is a mix: exam score 35% to 40%, past marks 35% to 40%, interview and work experience 15% to 20%, and the writing test and diversity 5% to 10%.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Cutoff
These are the shortlist marks for the flagship course, General category. IMT does not publish a GMAT cutoff for it.
Exam
Shortlist cutoff
Category
CAT
90 percentile
General
XAT
90 percentile
General
GMAT
Not published
General
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Placements
These are the numbers for the batch that finished in 2026. Banking, financial services and insurance took the largest share of the batch in each of the last three years.
Four schemes cut the academic fee, which is the tuition part of the fee. You can take only one of them, even if you qualify for two.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Merit scholarship, women
98 percentile and above in CAT or XAT, or 695 and above in GMAT
30% of the academic fee, INR 6.68 Lakhs
Merit scholarship, men
98 percentile and above in CAT or XAT, or 695 and above in GMAT
25% of the academic fee, INR 5.57 Lakhs
Smt. Leela Nath Memorial Scholarship
Every woman admitted to a PGDM course
25% of the academic fee, INR 5.57 Lakhs
Tuition Fee Waiver
Family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year, with an income certificate
100% of the academic fee, INR 22.27 Lakhs
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Ranking
Collegedunia ranks the college on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks it on data the institute files every year. The college also holds AACSB and NBA accreditation.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
Collegedunia MBA ranking
2026
#27
NIRF Management
2025
#30
India Today MBA ranking
2026
#13
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Seats and Intake
The flagship course takes the largest share of the seats. The other PGDM courses share the same campus, fee pattern and placement week.
Course
Seats
PGDM, the flagship course
420
PGDM Marketing
180
PGDM Financial Management
60
PGDM Banking and Financial Services
60
PGDM Dual Country Programme
60
Should you pick PGDM at IMT Ghaziabad?
This course suits students who want a fully residential management course near Delhi and a job in banking, consulting or sales.
Pick it if:
You want more than one shot at an IMT seat: one form and one fee of INR 3,500 puts you in the pool for Ghaziabad, Nagpur and Hyderabad.
You are a woman joining this course: every woman admitted gets 25% off the academic fee under the Leela Nath scholarship.
You want a job in banking or financial services: that sector has taken the largest share of this batch in each of the last three years.
You can pay a heavier first year: tuition comes in two parts, INR 12.27 Lakhs in year 1 and INR 10 Lakhs in year 2.
Skip it if:
You are counting on the 90 percentile shortlist alone: your past marks carry as much weight in the final call as your exam score.
You want to live off campus: the course is fully residential, and hostel and mess are charged apart from the course fee.
You qualify for two fee waivers: IMT lets you take only one, so the bigger waiver replaces the smaller one.
You are set on an offer above the average: the median pay of the last batch was INR 17 LPA, below its INR 18.15 LPA average.
Counsellor's advice
If your exam score clears the shortlist mark but your degree marks are weak, put your work into the writing test and the interview. Check the hostel and mess cost before you pay the admission fee, because the course fee does not include it.
PGDM Eligibility▾
Degree: A bachelor's degree of three years or more, in any subject.
Degree marks: At least 50% in the degree, counted on the full course.
Final-year students: You can apply now and show the degree later.
Exam needed: A valid CAT, XAT or GMAT score. GMAT scores from 1 Jan 2022 onwards count.
Shortlist mark: About 90 percentile in CAT or XAT for the General category.
PGDM Admission Process▾
Take the exam: Sit for CAT, XAT or GMAT. Your best valid score counts.
Fill one form: One IMT form covers Ghaziabad, Nagpur and Hyderabad. The form fee is INR 3,500.
Get shortlisted: IMT calls candidates from about the 90 percentile mark for this course.
Selection round: A writing test and a personal interview, held from early February.
Take the seat: Pay the admission fee by the date in your offer letter or you lose the seat.
PGDM Admission Dates 2026
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not fully out yet. The dates after the CAT 2026 exam are estimates based on 2026.
Over
Sep 2025 to 28 Nov 2025
IMT application, last date to apply
One form covered all three IMT campuses and cost INR 3,500.
Over
24 Jan 2026
Final phase, last date to apply
Forms after 24 Jan 2026 were not taken.
Over
30 Nov 2025
CAT 2025 exam
Your CAT scorecard is the score IMT reads first.
Over
4 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 exam
A XAT score works instead of a CAT score.
Over
Jan 2026
CAT and XAT results
The scorecard decides whether you make the shortlist.
Over
Feb 2026
Shortlist for the selection round
Calls went out to candidates near the 90 percentile mark.
Over
6 Feb 2026 to Mar 2026
Writing test and personal interview
Held at IMT centres from 6 Feb 2026 onwards.
Over
Mar 2026
Offer letters
Offers came out in the fourth week of Mar 2026.
Over
Apr 2026
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if you miss the date in your offer letter.
Over
Jun 2026
Document check and joining
You bring your degree, mark sheets and the offer letter.
Over
Jul 2026
Orientation and classes start
The 2026-28 batch started with orientation in Jul 2026.
Confirmed
Sep 2026
IMT application opens for the 2027-29 batch
One form covers all three IMT campuses.
Tentative
Nov 2026
IMT application, phase 1 last date to apply
Last year phase 1 closed on 28 Nov 2025 and later phases closed in January.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 exam
IMT reads your CAT 2026 scorecard for this batch.
Confirmed
Dec 2026
CAT 2026 result and scorecard
The scorecard decides your shortlist.
Tentative
Jan 2027
XAT 2027 exam and result
You can apply with a XAT score instead of a CAT score.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Writing test and personal interview
Last year this round started on 6 Feb 2026.
Tentative
Mar 2027 to Apr 2027
Offer letters and admission fee payment
You lose the seat if you miss the payment date in your offer letter.
Tentative
Jun 2027 to Jul 2027
Document check, orientation and classes start
Last year classes started with orientation in Jul 2026.
Source: IMT Ghaziabad admission pages and the CAT 2026 notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Fees 2026
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess, which the college charges apart from it.
Tuition fee
Full course, as published, INR 12.27 Lakhs in year 1 and INR 10 Lakhs in year 2
INR 22.27 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 50,000
Alumni membership
One time, for life
INR 8,000
Caution money Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 15,000
Add hostel and mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.50 Lakhs a year, the lowest room type reported for this batch
INR 3 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 22.85 Lakhs
2 years · tuition, admission and alumni fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 25.85 Lakhs
2 years · tuition, admission and alumni fee, hostel and mess added
Education loan EMI
INR 38,527
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
79%
average pay INR 18.15 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 43,585
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
70%
average pay INR 18.15 LPA vs the full fee
Source: IMT Ghaziabad PGDM fee notice for the 2026-28 batch. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a call from IMT Ghaziabad?
Pick the exam you wrote. The cutoff ranges are the percentile marks IMT shortlists from for this course.
Your exam
CAT percentile
90 percentile and above: you are in the shortlist range for this course.
85 to 89.9 percentile: close. A strong degree record or work experience can still bring a call.
Below 85 percentile: not this year. Apply with a XAT score or take the exam again.
XAT percentile
90 percentile and above: you are in the shortlist range for this course.
85 to 89.9 percentile: close. A strong degree record or work experience can still bring a call.
Below 85 percentile: not this year. Apply with a CAT score or take the exam again.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The 90 percentile mark only gets you the call. Past marks carry as much weight as the exam score in the final call, so a high percentile with a weak degree record can still miss.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Scholarship Calculator
Answer three questions to see what you can claim. You can take only one scheme, so the bar shows the biggest one you qualify for.
You are
CAT or XAT percentile
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Tuition Fee Waiver
INR 22.27 Lakhs
IMT Ghaziabad
You pay no academic fee. You still pay the other fee heads and INR 19,000 a month for campus amenities.
Who qualifies: family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year, with an income certificateApply with your admission form
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship for women
INR 6.68 Lakhs
IMT Ghaziabad
A 30% cut on the academic fee for women who clear the score mark. A bigger waiver, if you get one, replaces it.
Who qualifies: 98 percentile and above in CAT or XAT, or 695 and above in GMATApply with your admission form
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship
INR 5.57 Lakhs
IMT Ghaziabad
A 25% cut on the academic fee for men who clear the score mark. A bigger waiver, if you get one, replaces it.
Who qualifies: 98 percentile and above in CAT or XAT, or 695 and above in GMATApply with your admission form
Not eligible on your answers
Smt. Leela Nath Memorial Scholarship
INR 5.57 Lakhs
IMT Ghaziabad
A 25% cut on the academic fee for every woman who joins a PGDM course here. A bigger waiver, if you get one, replaces it.
Who qualifies: every woman admitted to a PGDM courseApply with your admission form
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 22.27 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 58,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 6.68 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 16.17 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 5.57 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 17.28 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 22.85 Lakhs
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to IMT Ghaziabad. Blue marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 22.85 Lakhs
tuition, admission and alumni fee
INR 28.16 Lakhs
INR 5.31 Lakhs more
INR 23.54 Lakhs
INR 69,000 more
INR 25 Lakhs
INR 2.15 Lakhs more
INR 20.10 Lakhs
INR 2.75 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 18.15 LPA
2024-26 batch
INR 25.5 LPA
INR 7.35 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 17.91 LPA
INR 0.24 LPA less, Class of 2025
INR 18.25 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA more, Class of 2025
INR 13.99 LPA
INR 4.16 LPA less, Class of 2025
Highest offerin India, latest batch
INR 35 LPA
2024-26 batch
INR 63 LPA
INR 28 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 40.31 LPA
INR 5.31 LPA more, Class of 2025
INR 32.80 LPA
INR 2.2 LPA less, Class of 2025
INR 32.77 LPA
INR 2.23 LPA less, Class of 2025
Shortlist cutoffCAT percentile, General
90
the mark IMT calls from
95
5 more, so it is tougher to clear
90
Same cutoff
Not published
85
5 fewer, so it is easier to clear
Seatsflagship course
420
one campus
300
120 fewer
250
170 fewer
180
240 fewer
660
240 more
In short
MDI Gurgaon pays about INR 7.35 LPA more but costs INR 5.31 Lakhs more and calls from 95 percentile. If your score clears 95, apply to both; if it sits near 90, IMT Ghaziabad is the seat you can get.
In short
IMI New Delhi charges INR 69,000 more and calls from the same mark, with a slightly lower average pay. If you get both calls, choose on the campus and the sector you want, not on the fee.
In short
XIMB pays about the same and has 240 fewer seats, so the call is tighter. If you want a smaller batch in Bhubaneswar take XIMB; if you want the Delhi belt, stay with IMT Ghaziabad.
In short
TAPMI costs INR 2.75 Lakhs less and is easier to clear, but pays INR 4.16 LPA less on average. If your score misses 90 percentile keep TAPMI as your backup; if it clears, take IMT Ghaziabad.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on IMT Ghaziabad PGDM
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get admission to IMT Ghaziabad PGDM?▾
Take CAT, XAT or GMAT and fill the common IMT form. The shortlist starts near 90 percentile, and the call is a writing test and an interview. The offer comes after that, and you pay the admission fee by the date on it.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 22.85 Lakhs without hostel. Hostel and mess add about INR 3 Lakhs over two years. The fee block above shows both totals.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. Tuition is charged in two yearly parts, INR 12.27 Lakhs in year 1 and INR 10 Lakhs in year 2. The admission fee and the alumni fee are paid once, in year 1.
What percentile do I need for a call?▾
About 90 percentile in CAT or XAT for the General category. The checker above shows the range for each exam. Your degree marks count as much as the score in the final call.
Is staying on campus compulsory?▾
Yes. The PGDM is fully residential, so every student stays on campus. Hostel and mess are charged apart from the course fee, so add them to your budget.
Which scholarships can cut this fee?▾
Every woman admitted gets 25% off the academic fee. A 98 percentile score brings 25% for men and 30% for women. A family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year can bring a full academic fee waiver, and you can take only one scheme.
Do I need work experience to apply?▾
No. Freshers are 40% to 45% of the batch. Work experience adds weight in the final call, but you can join straight after your degree.
When does the next batch apply?▾
The form for the 2027-29 batch opened in Sep 2026. The CAT 2026 exam is set for 29 Nov 2026 and the selection round starts in Feb 2027. The dates block above shows the whole cycle.
IMT Ghaziabad bases its admissions on merit, primarily considering CAT and GMAT scores, requiring a minimum 90 percentile for CAT. The process involves a Group Exercise and Personal Interview, with selections based on these, CAT scores, and academic background. The two-year PGDM program costs approximately Rs. 16.5 to 19.53 lakh, including hostel and food, paid in six installments. Scholarships and education loans are available, though scholarships are limited. The college is renowned for excellent faculty, many of whom are PhD holders with industry experience.
The teaching includes diverse styles, with guest lectures from industry experts. IMT Ghaziabad has a strong placement record, with nearly 100% of students placed. The average salary package ranges from 12 to 17.5 LPA, with top domestic offers up to 34 LPA and international offers reaching 67 LPA. Approximately 150-300 companies, including notable names like Goldman Sachs and Amazon, visit the campus annually. Summer internships are well-supported, with over 95% of students securing positions.
The placement process is efficient, often concluding in a few weeks, providing a favorable return on investment for students.
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IMT Ghaziabad: 2 Answered Questions
How good is the PG program in management by IMT Ghaziabad and UpGrad?
Shashank JainFormer Internshala Student Partner at Internshala (2017–2018)
The PG program in Management by IMT Ghaziabad and UpGrad is for a duration of 11 months. This program requires you to spend at least 8-10 hours every week.
Skills you will inculcate
This program helps you develop the following soft skills
Marketing Strategies
Teamwork
Business Growth Strategies
Structured Thinking
Problem-solving
Strategic thinking
Planning abilities
Interpersonal and communication skills
Time management skills
Project management skills
Eligibility
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks.
Suitability
This program is most suitable for
Managers and Entrepreneurs keen to develop an understanding of leadership and management
IT Professionals willing to switch industries
Sales and Marketing Executives
Career prospects
The program has a career coach who will enlighten you on your career interests. They will help you avail the best opportunities by offering mock interviews and constant help in resume building.
Job Prospects
You should expect roles in the following areas after completing this program
Marketing
Management Consulting
Leadership Roles in Business Development
Sales
Strategy
Growth
Faculty
This program is taught by the most experienced and learned faculty in the industry. They offer constant guidance on how to advance and excel in the corporate world.
Interaction with peers
There is a lively interaction between peers through BaseCamps and career-building workshops conducted by experts in the industry. Group activities and discussions are another way of developing a bonding between the students.
You definitely will enjoy every minute you spend in this program.
Ishika BansalStudied at Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad (2019)
You should never consider a course on the basis of the placements they offer. Look at what interests you as that will be more fruitful in the future. Besides, you will notice that it is easier to learn something that interests you. This will also help you go beyond the basic course benchmarks.
With this interest, you will be able to build better skills, leading to hard work and subject expertise. In the long run, it leads to fame and in turn, work will come flooding in. You will get interesting work, a good package as well as job satisfaction and security.
You should look at how the specialization is going to help you achieve your goals. Each specialization will help you tackle a specific area in the field of management. There are six major specializations as far as IMT Ghaziabad is concerned:
Marketing
Finance
Information Management and Analytics
Human Resources
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
If you are keen on a particular specialization, you should definitely take that up. It will definitely help you excel in your career. Job satisfaction and growth will only happen when you do something that you have a genuine interest in.
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