IMT Ghaziabad MBA Dual Country: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ghaziabad, Uttar PradeshEstd 1980
Total fees
INR 24.07 Lakhs
2 years, no Dubai hostel
Average pay
INR 16.25 LPA
Class of 2025, PGDM batch
Cutoff
90 percentile
CAT or XAT, all categories
Placement rate
90%
Class of 2025 batch placed

About IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country

IMT Ghaziabad offers the PGDM Dual Country Programme as a two-year, full-time residential course with 60 seats. Students spend three terms on the Ghaziabad campus and three terms at the IMT Dubai campus, so one degree is earned in two countries. The institute is AACSB accredited and AICTE approved, and it stands #38 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2025 and #30 in NIRF Management 2025. The full course fee is INR 24.07 Lakhs without the Dubai hostel. A seat is offered on a CAT, XAT or GMAT score, then a Critical Thinking Test and a Personal Interview. The Class of 2025 PGDM batch averaged INR 16.25 LPA and 90% of it was placed.

IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country Fees

You pay in six parts. Two parts are in rupees at Ghaziabad and three are in dirhams at Dubai. The deposits come back when you leave. The Dubai hostel is charged on top.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Admission feeINR 50,000One time
Tuition fee, Ghaziabad termsINR 9.30 LakhsPaid in three parts
Tuition fee, Dubai termsINR 13 LakhsAED 50,000, paid in three parts
Life time alumni feeINR 8,000One time
Visa, insurance and booksINR 1.19 LakhsAED 4,575, paid at Dubai
Deposits, refundableINR 1.32 LakhsReturned when you leave
Hostel at Dubai, two to a roomINR 7.44 LakhsAED 28,600 for the course
Total, no hostelINR 24.07 LakhsFull course
Total with Dubai hostelINR 31.51 LakhsFull course

IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country Admission Dates

The CAT 2026 form is open till 15 Sep 2026, so this cycle has only started. IMT opens its own form after that and the interview call comes early in 2027. Watch the GMAT date of 15 Jan 2027 if you are applying on GMAT.

EventDateStatus
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026Confirmed
CAT 2026 exam29 Nov 2026Confirmed
CAT 2026 result and scorecardJan 2027Tentative
GMAT score, last date to reach IMT15 Jan 2027Confirmed
IMT form, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
Critical Thinking Test and Personal InterviewFeb 2027 to Mar 2027Tentative
Final offer letterMar 2027Tentative
First fee payment, last date to payApr 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJun 2027Tentative
Classes startJun 2027Tentative

IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country Eligibility

Any three-year degree with 50% marks lets you apply. You also need one live exam score. Final-year students may apply if the degree is finished before classes start.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeA three-year bachelor's degree in any subject
MarksAt least 50% in total
ExamA valid CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT score
Score bar90 percentile in CAT or XAT, or 650 in GMAT
Final-year studentsMay apply if the degree is finished before classes start
Work experienceNot needed, but it helps at the interview

IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country Admission Process

One IMT form covers three campuses, so you pick this course inside it. Most students lose the seat by missing the first fee date on the offer letter.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the IMT formOne form covers Ghaziabad, Nagpur and Hyderabad; the form fee is INR 3,500
2. Send your scoreGive a CAT, XAT or GMAT score; GMAT must reach IMT by 15 Jan 2027
3. Get shortlistedIMT reads the score, your marks so far and your work record
4. Sit the CTPIA Critical Thinking Test and a Personal Interview at your chosen centre
5. Accept the offerPay the first part of the fee by the date on the offer letter

IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country Cutoff

IMT publishes one shortlist bar for this course and it is the same for every category. Clearing it only gets you the interview call, not the seat.

ExamWhat you needScope
CAT90 percentileOverall, all categories
XAT90 percentileOverall, all categories
GMAT650Total score

IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country Placements

These are the numbers for the PGDM batch that left in 2025. IMT does not publish a separate average for this course, so read them as the campus figure.

MetricValue
Average payINR 16.25 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 15 LPA
Highest offerINR 41.55 LPA
Batch placed90%
Companies on campusMore than 190

IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee here. You may keep only one for the whole course, so pick the biggest one you qualify for. Every amount below is worked out on the academic fee of the full course.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Merit Scholarship, women98 percentile in CAT or XAT, or 695 in GMAT30% of the academic fee, INR 6.69 Lakhs
Merit Scholarship, men98 percentile in CAT or XAT, or 695 in GMAT25% of the academic fee, INR 5.58 Lakhs
Smt. Leela Nath Memorial ScholarshipAny woman in a PGDM course at IMT25% of the academic fee, INR 5.58 Lakhs
Tuition Fee Waiver SchemeFamily income below INR 8 Lakhs a year100% of the academic fee, INR 22.30 Lakhs

IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country Ranking

Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year. AACSB is a business school accreditation, not a rank.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia MBA ranking2025#38
NIRF Management2025#30
NIRF Management2024#35

IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country Course Structure

Three terms are taught at Ghaziabad and three at Dubai. The core subjects come first and the electives follow at the Dubai campus.

Where you studyWhat you do
IMT Ghaziabad, first three termsCore subjects: marketing, finance, operations and people management
IMT Dubai, next three termsElectives and the summer internship, with a chance of a GCC internship after term three
Specialisations at DubaiInternational Trade and Logistics, International Business and Marketing, Advanced Quantitative Finance

IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country Hostel and Campus

The Ghaziabad campus is residential. At Dubai the room is charged as a separate hospitality fee, and a single room costs more than sharing.

ItemDetail
Ghaziabad campusA residential campus at Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Dubai room, two to a roomINR 7.44 Lakhs for the course
Dubai room, singleCosts more than sharing
DepositsThe hostel and library deposits come back when you leave

Should you pick PGDM Dual Country at IMT Ghaziabad?

This course suits students who want a management degree with a full year of study at Dubai and a job in the Gulf.

Pick it if:
You want a Dubai year, not a two-week trip: you spend three of the six terms on the IMT Dubai campus and finish the course there.
You want a job in the Gulf: the course opens a global internship in the GCC countries after term three, which is where Dubai offers start.
You are a woman applying this year: IMT gives female students a quarter off the academic fee, and a bigger cut if you also clear the merit score bar.
You want a small cohort: this course takes far fewer students than the flagship PGDM, so the shortlist is short and the interview weighs more.
Skip it if:
You need a fixed rupee cost: most of the Dubai fee is charged in dirhams, so your rupee total moves with the exchange rate.
You want the cheapest IMT seat: the flagship PGDM at Ghaziabad costs much less because it has no Dubai terms.
You need a single room at Dubai: a single room costs more than sharing, and the room fee is charged on top of the tuition fee.
You are counting on two scholarships together: IMT lets you keep only one scheme for the whole course, so pick the biggest one.
Counsellor's advice
If you want the Dubai year and can pay in dirhams, apply early and keep the flagship PGDM as your backup on the same form. If the exchange rate worries you, ask the fee office in writing what the rupee cost came to last year before you pay.
PGDM Dual Country Eligibility
Degree needed: A three-year bachelor's degree in any subject, from a recognised university.
Marks needed: At least 50% in total across the degree.
Exam needed: A valid CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT score. IMT reads all three for this course.
Score bar: 90 percentile in CAT or XAT, or 650 in GMAT, is the published bar for this course.
Final-year students: You may apply now if your degree is finished before classes start.
PGDM Dual Country Admission Process
Fill one IMT form: One form covers Ghaziabad, Nagpur and Hyderabad. The form fee is INR 3,500.
Send your score: Give a CAT, XAT or GMAT score. A GMAT score must reach IMT by 15 Jan 2027.
Wait for the shortlist: IMT reads the score, your marks so far and your work record together.
Sit the CTPI: CTPI means a Critical Thinking Test and then a Personal Interview at your centre.
Accept and pay: Pay the first part of the fee by the date on the offer letter or you lose the seat.

PGDM Dual Country Admission Dates 2026

These are the 2026 cycle dates for the next batch. Tap 2027 for expected dates of the batch after it.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Confirmed
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
The form closes on 15 Sep 2026. Late forms are not taken.
Tentative
Sep 2026
IMT form opens
IMT opened its form in the same month last year. Watch the admissions page.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 exam
One sitting only. This score feeds the next dual country batch.
Tentative
Jan 2027
XAT 2027 exam
XAT is your second chance if CAT does not go well.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CAT 2026 result and scorecard
The scorecard is what IMT reads for the shortlist.
Confirmed
15 Jan 2027
GMAT score, last date to reach IMT
A GMAT score sent after 15 Jan 2027 is not read.
Tentative
Jan 2027
IMT form, last date to apply
The date is set by IMT each year. Do not wait for the CAT result.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Shortlist for the selection round
Only shortlisted students are called for the next step.
Tentative
Feb 2027 to Mar 2027
Critical Thinking Test and Personal Interview
You pick two centres on the form. This step decides the seat.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Final offer letter
The letter names your course, your campus and your first fee date.
Tentative
Apr 2027
First fee payment, last date to pay
You lose the seat if the first part is not paid by the date on the letter.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your degree, mark sheets and the scorecard in original.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Classes start
The first three terms are taught on the Ghaziabad campus.
Tentative
Aug 2027 to Sep 2027
CAT 2027 registration, last date to apply
Expected to open and close in the same months as this year.
Tentative
Sep 2027
IMT form opens
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Nov 2027
CAT 2027 exam
Expected on the last Sunday of the month.
Tentative
Jan 2028
CAT 2027 result and scorecard
Expected about five weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2028
IMT form, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Critical Thinking Test and Personal Interview
Expected over four to six weeks.
Tentative
Mar 2028
Final offer letter
Expected soon after the interview round ends.
Tentative
Apr 2028
First fee payment, last date to pay
Expected about three weeks after the offer.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected in the week before classes start.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Classes start
Expected in the same month as this year.

Source: CAT 2026 schedule and the IMT admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country Fees 2026

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The Dubai parts are charged in dirhams and are shown here at INR 26 to one AED. Turn on the toggle to add the Dubai room.

Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 50,000
Tuition fee, Ghaziabad terms
Full course, as published, paid in three parts
INR 9.30 Lakhs
Tuition fee, Dubai terms
Full course, as published, AED 50,000 at INR 26 to one AED
INR 13 Lakhs
Life time alumni fee
One time, in year 1
INR 8,000
Visa, insurance and books
Full course, as published, AED 4,575 at INR 26 to one AED
INR 1.19 Lakhs
Deposits Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 1.32 Lakhs
Add the Dubai room
Room at Dubai, two to a room
Full course, as published, AED 28,600 at INR 26 to one AED
INR 7.44 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 24.07 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, Dubai room not added
Total course fee
INR 31.51 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + the Dubai room
Education loan EMI
INR 40,584
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
68%
average first-year pay INR 16.25 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 53,128
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
52%
average first-year pay INR 16.25 LPA vs the full fee

Source: IMT Ghaziabad DCP fee structure 2026 to 2028. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at IMT Ghaziabad?

Pick the exam you are taking. The green line is the bar IMT publishes for this course; the middle range is a guide, not a published cutoff.

Your exam
CAT 2026 percentile
90 percentile and above: you clear the bar IMT publishes for this course, so fill the form and get ready for the interview.
85 to 89.9 percentile: under the published bar. A strong work record can still bring a call, so apply if the rest of your file is good.
Below 85 percentile: this seat is out of reach on CAT. XAT 2027 gives you one more try for the same course.
XAT 2027 percentile
90 percentile and above: you clear the bar IMT publishes for this course, and XAT keeps the door open after CAT.
85 to 89.9 percentile: under the published bar. IMT still calls some students on profile, so send the score anyway.
Below 85 percentile: this seat is out of reach on XAT. Ask about GMAT, which IMT also reads for this course.
GMAT total score
650 and above: you clear the bar IMT publishes for this course, so send the score to IMT by 15 Jan 2027.
600 to 649: under the published bar. Apply only if your work record is strong and your degree marks are good.
Below 600: this seat is out of reach on GMAT. Take CAT 2026 or XAT 2027 instead.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Clearing the bar only buys you a call. The Critical Thinking Test and the interview decide the seat, so plan for them from the day you fill the form.

IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country Scholarship Calculator

Answer three questions to see what you can claim. You may keep only one scheme, so the bar shows the biggest one you qualify for.

You are
Your CAT or XAT percentile
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify, or a bigger scheme wins. Tap to see why.

You may keep only one scheme, so only the biggest one you qualify for is shown above. Each chip below says who a scheme is for.

Merit Scholarship for women
INR 6.69 Lakhs
IMT Ghaziabad
Cuts 30% of the academic fee for the whole course. You keep it if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: a woman with 98 percentile in CAT or XAT, or 695 in GMATApply by Jan 2027
Not the scheme you keep on these answers
Merit Scholarship for men
INR 5.58 Lakhs
IMT Ghaziabad
Cuts 25% of the academic fee for the whole course. You keep it if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: a man with 98 percentile in CAT or XAT, or 695 in GMATApply by Jan 2027
Not the scheme you keep on these answers
Smt. Leela Nath Memorial Scholarship
INR 5.58 Lakhs
IMT Ghaziabad
Cuts 25% of the academic fee. It is open to every woman in a PGDM course here.
Who qualifies: any woman admitted to a PGDM course at IMTApply by Jun 2027
Not the scheme you keep on these answers
Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme
INR 22.30 Lakhs
IMT Ghaziabad
Takes the whole academic fee off for students from an economically weaker home.
Who qualifies: family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year, with an income paperApply by Jun 2027
Not the scheme you keep on these answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 22.30 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.77 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 6.69 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 17.38 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 5.58 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 18.49 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 24.07 Lakhs

IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country 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 bar.

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T A Pai Management Institute
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 24.07 Lakhs
tuition + admission fee
INR 26.86 Lakhs
INR 2.79 Lakhs more
INR 29.75 Lakhs
INR 5.68 Lakhs more
INR 22.50 Lakhs
INR 1.57 Lakhs less
INR 20.10 Lakhs
INR 3.97 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 16.25 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 26.02 LPA
INR 9.77 LPA more
INR 17 LPA
INR 0.75 LPA more
INR 15 LPA
INR 1.25 LPA less
INR 13.99 LPA
INR 2.26 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
90%
Class of 2025
100%
10 points higher
100%
10 points higher
100%
10 points higher
100%
10 points higher
CutoffCAT percentile needed
90
all categories
95
5 more, a tougher bar to clear
90
Same percentile bar
85
5 fewer, an easier bar to clear
85
5 fewer, an easier bar to clear
Seatsthis course
60
dual country seats
300
240 more
180
120 more
Not published
660
600 more
In short
MDI Gurgaon pays far more on average but costs INR 2.79 Lakhs more and asks a tougher percentile. If you clear 95, put MDI Gurgaon first; if you clear only 90, take this IMT Ghaziabad seat.
In short
IMI New Delhi asks the same percentile but costs INR 5.68 Lakhs more for a Delhi campus. If the Dubai year is what you want, stay with IMT Ghaziabad; if you want Delhi and a bigger batch, take IMI New Delhi.
In short
Great Lakes is cheaper and easier to get into, but its average pay sits below this course's. If your percentile misses 90, keep Great Lakes as your backup; if it clears, take the IMT Ghaziabad seat.
In short
TAPMI Manipal is the cheapest seat here and takes far more students, but it pays less on average. If cost is your first worry, take TAPMI Manipal; if a year abroad is, take IMT Ghaziabad.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Dual Country

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get into the PGDM Dual Country Programme?
Fill the single IMT form and give a CAT, XAT or GMAT score. If you clear the shortlist, you sit a Critical Thinking Test and a Personal Interview. The offer letter follows, and you pay the first part of the fee to hold the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?
The full 2-year fee is INR 24.07 Lakhs without the Dubai room. With the room at two to a room it comes to INR 31.51 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above.
Why is part of the fee in dirhams?
Three of the six payments are made at the IMT Dubai campus, so they are charged in AED. The rupee amount you pay moves with the exchange rate on the day you send the money.
What score do I need to get a call?
IMT publishes 90 percentile in CAT or XAT, or 650 in GMAT, for this course. The same bar holds for every category. The checker above shows what each score does for your file.
How many seats does this course have?
There are 60 seats, far fewer than the flagship PGDM. That is why the shortlist is small and the interview weighs more than the score alone.
Can a scholarship cut this fee?
Yes. Women get a quarter off the academic fee, and a bigger cut with a 98 percentile score. A family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year can take the whole academic fee off. You may keep only one scheme.
Where do I spend each year of the course?
You study three terms on the Ghaziabad campus and three terms at the IMT Dubai campus. A global internship in the GCC countries can follow term three.

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IMT Ghaziabad: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 14 Reviews

IMT Ghaziabad achieved a 100% placement rate for the 2021-2023 batch, successfully placing 517 students in just 17 days. The highest salary package reached 65.6 LPA, with an average of 17.35 LPA and a median of 16 LPA. The top 10% and 20% of students earned average packages of 29.61 LPA and 25.3 LPA, respectively. More than 150 companies participated, including 77 new recruiters, offering roles across marketing, finance, operations, HR, and consulting.

Notable recruiters included ITC, Morgan Stanley, Blackrock, and Bajaj Auto, offering diverse roles in sectors like BFSI, IT/ITES, FMCG, and pharma. Internships were equally successful, with firms like Goldman Sachs offering the highest internship stipend of 3 lakhs for two months and an average stipend of 1.04 lakh. The Dual Country Program (DCP) offered stipends up to AED 6000 per month, with an average of AED 2000. The DCP program has a fee of approximately INR 28.73 lakhs, providing international exposure with one year in India and another in Dubai.

This fee is higher compared to other courses at IMT, which are around INR 19-20 lakhs, but the international experience is seen as valuable. The program fees increase by 10% annually. IMT offers scholarships such as the Smt. Leela Nath Memorial Scholarship, giving a 25% fee waiver for female students, and a Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme offering a 100% scholarship for economically weaker sections. Despite higher costs, the strong placement record supports the investment for many 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.

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Which is the best course in IMT Ghaziabad?

Aarushi Kalra
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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