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IMT Ghaziabad offers a two-year, full-time PGDM in Marketing on a fully residential campus. The institute holds AACSB accreditation, stands at #38 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2025 and at #30 in NIRF Management 2025. The programme has 180 seats and the full course fee is INR 22.85 Lakhs without hostel and mess. You need a valid CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT score, and the shortlist mark has stayed near 90 percentile for the General category. Shortlisted students then face a Critical Thinking Test and a Personal Interview held for all three IMT campuses. The Class of 2026 was placed in full at an average pay of INR 18.15 LPA.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing Fees
You pay the tuition fee over two years, INR 12.27 Lakhs in year 1 and INR 10 Lakhs in year 2. 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 this.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 22.27 Lakhs
Full course, paid in two years
Admission fee
INR 50,000
One time
Alumni membership
INR 8,000
One time
Caution money
INR 15,000
One time, refundable
Hostel and mess
INR 2 Lakhs
INR 1 Lakh a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel
INR 22.85 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 24.85 Lakhs
Full course
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing Admission Dates
The CAT 2026 form is open till 15 Sep 2026 and the IMT form till Nov 2026. The exam falls on 29 Nov 2026 and IMT sends its interview calls in Jan 2027. Check the IMT site for the exact last date to apply.
Event
Date
Status
CAT 2026 notification
26 Jul 2026
Over
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
Confirmed
IMT common application form
3 Aug 2026 to Nov 2026
Tentative
CAT 2026 exam
29 Nov 2026
Confirmed
CAT 2026 result and score card
Jan 2027
Tentative
Shortlist for the selection round
Jan 2027
Tentative
Critical Thinking Test and Personal Interview
Feb 2027
Tentative
Admission offer and seat acceptance fee
Mar 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jun 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jun 2027
Tentative
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree of three years or more with 50% total marks, plus a valid CAT, XAT or GMAT score. Students in their last year can apply and show the result at joining.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
Bachelor's degree of three years or more, any subject
Marks
50% total in the degree
Last year students
Can apply; the result is needed at joining
Exam
CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT
GMAT date
Taken on or after 1 Jul 2022; the score must reach IMT by 15 Jan 2027
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing Admission Process
Apply on the IMT common form, which covers Ghaziabad, Nagpur and Hyderabad. The one mistake that costs a seat is missing the fee date printed on the offer letter.
Step
What you do
1. Take the exam
Sit for CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT
2. Fill the IMT form
One form for all three IMT campuses; the form fee is INR 3,500
3. Wait for the shortlist
IMT mails a call letter if your score and marks clear the bar
4. Selection round
A Critical Thinking Test and a Personal Interview on campus
5. Accept the offer
Pay the first amount by the date on the offer letter
6. Report on campus
Bring your original certificates for the document check
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing Cutoff
These are the CAT percentile marks IMT has used to shortlist for its PGDM programmes. Reserved categories get a few points of relaxation. Your Class 10, Class 12 and degree marks count in the final call.
Category
Cutoff percentile
Exam and year
General
90 and above
CAT 2025
EWS
85 and above
CAT 2025
OBC-NCL
81 and above
CAT 2025
SC
75 and above
CAT 2025
ST
70 and above
CAT 2025
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing Placements
The Class of 2026 was placed in full. More than 160 companies came to campus, and banking, financial services and insurance made the largest share of the offers.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 18.15 LPA, Class of 2026
Median pay
INR 17 LPA
Highest offer in India
INR 35 LPA
Highest offer abroad
INR 46.17 LPA
Batch placed
100%
Companies on campus
More than 160, with 60 new names
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing Scholarships
Three kinds of help cut this fee. The women's scholarship needs no form. The full waiver needs an income paper, and the merit one needs a very high exam score.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme
Family income under INR 8 Lakhs a year
INR 22.27 Lakhs, the full academic fee
Smt. Leela Nath Memorial Scholarship
Every woman joining a PGDM programme
INR 5.57 Lakhs, one quarter of the academic fee
Merit Scholarship, women
98 percentile and above in CAT or XAT
INR 6.68 Lakhs, 30% of the academic fee
Merit Scholarship, men
98 percentile and above in CAT or XAT
INR 5.57 Lakhs, 25% of the academic fee
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing Ranking
Collegedunia ranks colleges on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks them on data the institute files with the government each year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
Collegedunia MBA ranking
2025
#38 of 370
NIRF Management
2025
#30
Outlook Management
2026
#4 of 200
IIRF private B-schools
2025
#8
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing Seats and Intake
IMT Ghaziabad offers five PGDM programmes on one campus. Marketing has the same seat count as the core PGDM.
Programme
Seats
PGDM Marketing
180
PGDM, core
180
PGDM Banking and Financial Services
120
PGDM Financial Management
60
PGDM Dual Country Programme
210
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing Hostel and Campus
Every PGDM programme here is residential, so you stay on campus for both years. Rooms are double sharing and you change your room at the end of year 1.
Item
Detail
Staying on campus
Must, for every PGDM student
Room
Double sharing, air conditioned
Room change
At the end of year 1
Mess
Three meals a day, part of the hostel fee
Hostel fee
INR 1 Lakh a year, charged apart from the course fee
Should you pick PGDM Marketing at IMT Ghaziabad?
This course suits students who want a marketing job from a Delhi NCR campus and can live on campus for two years.
Pick it if:
You are a woman applying here: every woman who joins a PGDM programme gets one quarter of the academic fee waived, with no separate form.
You want a banking or financial services job: that sector took the largest share of the offers on this campus last year.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the second working year, as the ROI tile shows.
You can pay only year by year: the fee is charged in two yearly parts, and only the first part is due before classes start.
Skip it if:
You are counting on the percentile alone: IMT weighs your Class 10, Class 12 and degree marks too, so a bare score can miss the call.
You need a single room from day one: rooms here are double sharing and you have to change your room at the end of year 1.
You want to stay off campus and save money: every PGDM programme here is residential, so the hostel is not a choice.
You will decide only after the exam result: the IMT form shuts months before that, and a late start leaves you with XAT or GMAT only.
Counsellor's advice
If marketing is your goal and Delhi NCR is where you want to work, take this seat when the offer comes. If you are waiting on a better call, pay only the first amount and keep your papers ready for the document check.
PGDM Marketing Eligibility▾
Degree needed: A bachelor's degree of three years or more, in any subject.
Minimum marks: 50% total in the degree. IMT does not publish a separate lower mark for reserved categories.
Exam needed: A valid CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT score. GMAT must be taken on or after 1 Jul 2022.
Last year students: You can apply while in your final year and show the result when you join.
Age and work: There is no age limit, and work experience is helpful but not needed.
PGDM Marketing Admission Process▾
Take the exam: Sit for CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT. Your best valid score counts.
Fill one form: The IMT common form covers Ghaziabad, Nagpur and Hyderabad. The form fee is INR 3,500.
Wait for the call: IMT shortlists on your score plus your Class 10, Class 12 and degree marks.
Selection round: A Critical Thinking Test and a Personal Interview (PI), held on campus for all three IMT campuses.
Accept and report: Pay the first amount by the date on the offer letter, then report with your original papers.
PGDM Marketing Admission Dates 2026
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
26 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 notification
IIM Indore put out the CAT 2026 notice on 26 Jul 2026.
Confirmed
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
The CAT form closes on 15 Sep 2026. IMT needs a valid CAT, XAT or GMAT score.
Tentative
3 Aug 2026 to Nov 2026
IMT common application form
One form covers IMT Ghaziabad, Nagpur and Hyderabad. Apply before the last date.
Confirmed
4 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 admit card
Download the admit card from the CAT site on 4 Nov 2026.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 exam
The exam is held in three sittings on 29 Nov 2026.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CAT 2026 result and score card
IMT shortlists on this score, so keep the score card safe.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Shortlist for the selection round
IMT mails the call letter to shortlisted students in Jan 2027.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Critical Thinking Test and Personal Interview
One common selection round for the three IMT campuses.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Admission offer and seat allotment
Offers reach you by email. Accept the seat inside the days given.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if this fee is not paid by the date on the offer letter.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your degree mark sheets and ID in original.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Classes start for the 2027 to 2029 batch
The programme is residential, so you move into the hostel.
Tentative
Aug 2027
CAT 2027 registration, last date to apply
The CAT form usually opens in Aug and shuts in Sep.
Tentative
Sep 2027
IMT common application form opens
One form is expected again for all three IMT campuses.
Tentative
Nov 2027
CAT 2027 exam
CAT is held on one Sunday in late Nov.
Tentative
Jan 2028
CAT 2027 result and shortlist
IMT sends interview calls soon after the result.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Critical Thinking Test and Personal Interview
The selection round is held on campus.
Tentative
Mar 2028
Admission offer and seat acceptance fee
Pay the first amount to hold the seat.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Reporting and document check
Carry all your original certificates.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Classes start
The batch of 2028 to 2030 begins.
Source: IMT Ghaziabad admission page and the CAT 2026 notification. Confirm on the official site before you act.
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing Fees 2026
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
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, paid with the first fee
INR 8,000
Caution money Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 15,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 2 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 22.85 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 24.85 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
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 41,899
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
73%
average pay INR 18.15 LPA vs the full fee
Source: IMT Ghaziabad fee structure for the 2026 to 2028 batch. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a call from IMT Ghaziabad?
Pick your category. These cutoff ranges are the CAT percentile marks IMT has used to shortlist.
Category
General, CAT percentile
90 percentile and above: you clear the shortlist mark. Get ready for the Critical Thinking Test and the interview.
85 to 89 percentile: close. Strong Class 10, Class 12 and degree marks can still bring a call.
Below 85 percentile: not this year on CAT. A high XAT or GMAT score is the other way in.
EWS, CAT percentile
85 percentile and above: you clear the mark IMT has used for this category.
80 to 84 percentile: close. Your marks and work months decide the call.
Below 80 percentile: not this year on CAT. Try XAT 2027 or a GMAT score.
OBC-NCL, CAT percentile
81 percentile and above: you clear the mark IMT has used for this category.
76 to 80 percentile: close. Keep the form ready and apply anyway.
Below 76 percentile: not this year on CAT. Try XAT 2027 or a GMAT score.
SC, CAT percentile
75 percentile and above: you clear the mark IMT has used for this category.
70 to 74 percentile: close. Your degree marks carry weight here.
Below 70 percentile: not this year on CAT. Try XAT 2027 or a GMAT score.
ST, CAT percentile
70 percentile and above: you clear the mark IMT has used for this category.
65 to 69 percentile: close. Apply and let the profile score speak.
Below 65 percentile: not this year on CAT. Try XAT 2027 or a GMAT score.
EDITOR'S NOTE
A high percentile is the door, not the seat. IMT scores your Class 10, Class 12 and degree marks, your work months and diversity along with the exam, so a strong profile at 88 can get a call while a bare 92 misses one.
Answer three questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
You are
Family income a year
CAT or XAT percentile
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Only one waiver applies at a time, so the bigger one blocks the rest.
Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme
INR 22.27 Lakhs
IMT Ghaziabad
The whole academic fee is waived and you also get INR 19,000 a month for living cost.
Who qualifies: family income under INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Smt. Leela Nath Memorial Scholarship
INR 5.57 Lakhs
IMT Ghaziabad
One quarter of the academic fee is waived for every woman who joins a PGDM programme.
Who qualifies: any woman joining a PGDM programmeApply by: no separate form
Not eligible on your answers
Merit Scholarship for women
INR 6.68 Lakhs
IMT Ghaziabad
Thirty percent of the academic fee is waived at 98 percentile and above in CAT or XAT.
Who qualifies: a woman at 98 percentile and aboveApply by Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Merit Scholarship for men
INR 5.57 Lakhs
IMT Ghaziabad
One quarter of the academic fee is waived at 98 percentile and above in CAT or XAT.
Who qualifies: a man at 98 percentile and aboveApply by Jan 2027
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 Marketing 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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IMT Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad
Compared with
MDI Gurgaon
Gurugram
Compared with
IMI New Delhi
New Delhi
Compared with
TAPMI Manipal
Manipal
Compared with
K J Somaiya Institute of Management
Mumbai
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 22.85 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 21.71 Lakhs
INR 1.14 Lakhs less
INR 23.54 Lakhs
INR 69,000 more
INR 20.10 Lakhs
INR 2.75 Lakhs less
INR 29.19 Lakhs
INR 6.34 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 18.15 LPA
Class of 2026
INR 29.5 LPA
INR 11.35 LPA more
INR 17.91 LPA
INR 0.24 LPA less, Class of 2025
INR 13.99 LPA
INR 4.16 LPA less
INR 13.05 LPA
INR 5.1 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
100%
Class of 2026
100%
Same rate
Not published
100%
Same rate
100%
Same rate
CAT cutoff percentileGeneral category, CAT 2025
90
shortlist mark
95
5 more, tougher to clear
90
Same
85
5 fewer, easier to clear
84
6 fewer, easier to clear
Seatsin the flagship programme
180
PGDM Marketing
300
120 more, PGDM core
720
540 more, all PGDM tracks
660
480 more, all MBA tracks
600
420 more, general management
In short
MDI Gurgaon pays much more on average and costs a little less, but it asks for a higher percentile. If your score clears both, take MDI Gurgaon; if it clears only IMT Ghaziabad, take this seat.
In short
IMI Delhi asks for the same percentile but costs more, pays a little less and does not publish its placement rate. If IMT Ghaziabad makes you an offer, take it and keep IMI Delhi as the backup.
In short
TAPMI Manipal costs less and is easier to get into, but its average pay sits well below this one. If you want the higher pay and can clear the mark, pick IMT Ghaziabad first.
In short
K J Somaiya costs much more, pays less and takes an easier percentile. If a Mumbai campus is what you are after, weigh the extra fee; on pay against fee IMT Ghaziabad is the better seat.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Marketing
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get into PGDM Marketing at IMT Ghaziabad?▾
Take CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT and fill the IMT common form. If your score and your marks clear the bar, IMT calls you for a Critical Thinking Test and an interview. Offers go out after that round.
What is the full fee for this course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 22.85 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 24.85 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The fee is charged in two yearly parts, so it is never due all at once. Ask the IMT fee office in writing if you need smaller parts.
What CAT percentile do I need for a call?▾
The shortlist mark has stayed near 90 percentile for the General category. Reserved categories get a few points of relaxation. Use the score checker above to see the range for your own category.
Is staying in the hostel compulsory?▾
Yes. Every PGDM programme here is residential, so you stay on campus for both years. Rooms are double sharing and the hostel fee is charged apart from the course fee.
Which scholarships can cut this fee?▾
IMT waives the whole academic fee for students from lower income homes, one quarter of it for every woman, and more for a very high exam score. The calculator above shows your total waiver and your net fee.
What happens if I miss the fee date on the offer letter?▾
You lose the seat and it goes to the next student on the list. Pay the first amount on time, then sort out the rest with the fee office.
IMT Ghaziabad's admission process involves the CAT exam, requiring a minimum 93 percentile. Applicants pay an application fee of around Rs. 2000. The selection process includes a Group Exercise, Written Ability Test, and Personal Interview, assessing various skills and factors like academic scores and work experience. Admissions are typically finalized by March, with results announced 1.5 months after interviews. The faculty is well-qualified, using diverse teaching methods and maintaining a 40:1 student-teacher ratio.
The curriculum includes midterms and finals, with a mandatory attendance policy. The total fee for the two-year MBA is approximately INR 19.53 lakh, inclusive of tuition, hostel, and mess fees. Scholarships are available for female students, top scorers, and economically weaker sections. The DCP program (Dubai) fee is about INR 23 lakh. IMT Ghaziabad boasts a 100% placement rate, with average CTCs around INR 17.35-18 LPA, and top international offers reaching INR 65.6 LPA.
Domestic packages peak at INR 34 LPA. The placement season runs from October to March, with about 150 companies participating, including Google and Deloitte. Summer internships offer stipends averaging INR 1 lakh for two months. The institute provides strong placement support through its committee and alumni network. Competitive fees and accessible bank loans enhance its appeal compared to peer institutions.
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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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