IMS BHU Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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19 Jan, 2026 IMS BHU MBA Admission 2026 is open till Jan 31, 2026. Register Now!

Admissions for the MBA 2026–28 batch at Institute of Management Studies, BHU are currently open, & applications ongoing. Candidates can apply using their CAT score. Shortlisted applicants are invited for GD and PI rounds, usually held in Mid-March, and final results declared by the First week of April 2026. Applications must be submitted online through the institute’s official website. The important details about the MBA admission to FMS BHU are tabulated below:

Particulars MBA
Seat Intake 59 (MBA)
59 (MBA IB)
59 (MBA AB)
Total Fees INR 2.05 Lakhs for MBA General
INR 2.2 Lakhs for MBA Agribusiness
Hostel FeesPer Semester
(Excluding Mess Charge)
INR 10000(For Girls residing in New P.G. Hostel),
INR 6000(For Girls residing in Triveni complex) &
INR 6000(For Boys residing in Management Hostel)
Eligibility Criteria Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks
Selection Criteria CAT + GD + PI
Admission Deadline Application phases ongoing, closing dates is 31January, 2026
DIRECT LINK: BHU MBA Admission 2026

Get detailed review of the admission process and paper pattern of MBA admission at Institute of Management Studies, BHU in the above video.

FMS BHU Admission Dates 2026

Important dates regarding the MBA admission process at Institute of Management Studies, BHU are tabulated below-

Activity Tentative Date
Online Application Submission Timeline 25 November, 2025 to 31 January, 2026
Shortlisting for GD-PI Last week of February, 2026
GD-PI Call letter release First week of March, 2026
Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GD-PI) Mid-March, 2026
GD-PI Result Declaration First week of April, 2026
Commencement of Classes 13th July, 2026

The important dates for the entrance exam for admission to the MBA course at the institute are as follows:

Events Dates
CAT Registration Timeline Aug 01, 2025 to Sep 20, 2025
CAT Exam Date Nov 30, 2025
CAT Result Dec 24, 2025

The important dates for PHD admission to BHU are mentioned below:

Events Dates
Physical Verification of Documents and Interview Jan 05, 2026 to Jan 16, 2026
Publication of Result, Offer Letter and Fee Submission Jan 24, 2026 to Feb 05, 2026
End of First Round of Admissions Feb 05, 2026
Date of Reporting to Department Feb 10, 2026

FMS BHU MBA Admission 2026

Institute of Management Studies, BHU offers admission to the MBA as its flagship program. The specialization, eligibility, and selection criteria for this course is mentioned below:

Course Specialization Eligibility Selection Criteria
MBA General Graduation with 50%( 45% for ST/SC)+ CAT score (CUET score for MBA general & MBA Agri Business) CUET + Academic + Personal interview + group discussion
Agribusiness
International Business CAT + Academic + Personal interview + group discussion
Finance
Information Technology
Operations Management
Risk And Insurance
Financial Management
Foreign Trade
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Important Points Students Should Know
  • Reserved Categories: Cutoffs and shortlisting are lower for SC/ST/PwD/EWS/OBC candidates. The total intake in the MBA & MBA-IB Programs shall be 59 each and there shall be, SC:15 %, ST: 7.5%, PwBD: 5%, NC-OBC: 27%, EWS: 10%
  • 15% of the intake under paid seats will be made after completion of regular seat admissions.
  • 15% of the seats are reserved for admission of foreign nationals to MBA & MBA-IB programmes. Foreign Nationals are required to produce a valid GMAT Score besides having equivalent basic eligibility.
  • For MBA Agri Business students need a minimum 50% marks in aggregate at the B.Sc. (Ag.) & allied disciplines OR B.Sc. Home Sc. Or B.Sc. with at least one of the following subjects - Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Bio-Technology, B.Voc (Food Processing & Management) under 10+2+3 Scheme OR A Post Graduate in the above disciplines. For SC/ST candidates only pass mark is required.
  • Commencement of Classes: 13 July, 2026.

In the final stage of the MBA admission process, final selection will be based on the cumulative score of performance in CAT, Academic Performance and the candidate’s performance in GD & PI process. The weightage given to different components for arriving at the final score is given.

Component Weight*
CAT Score 50%
Academic Performance (HSC+Graduation) 20%
Group Discussion 15%
Personal Interview 15%

Get real time GD & PI experience for the MBA admission at FMS BHU in the above video.

See what Abhijeet from MBA (2022) has to say about the Admission Overview at Institute of Management Studies, BHU:
“Admission into IM-BHU requires aspirants to appear COMMON ADMISSION TEST (CAT) conducted by IIMs followed by applying online at the BHU Online Admissions Portal. Shortlisted candidates would then be required to appear in Group Discussions and Personal Interview Rounds before qualifying for Slot booking if eligible. The cutoff remains around the 80-85 percentile for General Category along with reservations for other categories. The deadline for filing the forms generally is on the day of the result declaration of the CAT exam.” Read More

FMS BHU Cutoff

Institute of Management Studies, BHU Overall CAT Cutoff 2026 has not been released yet. The overall cutoff for CAT is 85 percentile for the last 3 years. FMS BHU Cutoff for different categories are mentioned below :

Category 2025(Cutoff percentile) 2024(Cutoff percentile) 2023(Cutoff percentile)
General 85 85 85
OBC 85 85 85
SC 85 85 85
ST 85 85 85
EWS 85 85 85

FMS BHU CAT Cutoff Criteria

Institute of Management Studies, BHU CAT Selection percentile for different sections are mentioned below for Year 2025:

Section Cutoff (Percentile)
VARC 50
DILR 50
QA 50
Overall 85

FMS BHU PhD Admission 2026

Institute of Management Studies, BHU offers admission to the 2 years(Minimum) full time residential PhD program. The Total fees for FMS BHU PhD is INR 5896. The eligibility, and selection criteria for PhD are given below:

Course Eligibility Selection Criteria
Ph.D PG with 60% + valid CRET/JRF/GATE/NET score Merit performance in interview

Students should have Master’s degree in Business Management (M.B.M.), Management Studies/ Management Sciences (M.M.S.), Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business Administration (M.I.B.A.), International Business (M.I.B.), M.B.A. (Agri-Business) OR two year PGP/PGDM declared equivalent to Master’s Degree in Management by AIU/accredited by AICTE/UGC or First class graduate and professionally qualified Chartered Accountant/Cost and Works Accountant/Company Secretary of the concerned statutory bodies for admission to PHD Programme at FMS BHU.

The Ph.D admission process will include the following stages:

Admission Stage Description
Registration Candidates interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Management at FMS BHU must register online through the official BHU Research Entrance Test (RET) portal or BHU admission website when the notification is released.
Entrance Tests Applicants must appear for the BHU RET (Research Entrance Test). Candidates with valid NET-JRF, GATE, or M.Phil. qualifications may be exempted from the RET, as per BHU’s Ph.D. admission guidelines
Interview Shortlisted candidates, based on RET or exemption criteria, will be invited for a personal interview conducted by FMS BHU to assess their research aptitude and domain knowledge
Admission Offer Final selection is based on the candidate’s performance in the RET, interview, academic record, research proposal (if any), and availability of supervisors in the chosen specialization. Selected candidates receive an official admission offer from BHU.

FMS BHU Admission FAQs

Ques: Is it possible to change my centre for the GD-PI process after registration at FMS BHU?

Ans: No, There isn’t any such provision for changing the GD-PI centers. The GD & PI is held in offline mode only at BHU Campus.

Ques. Is work experience required for MBA admission at FMS BHU?

Ans: No, work experience is not compulsory for the MBA at FMS BHU. Freshers can apply and get admitted.

Ques. Does FMS BHU conduct its own entrance exam for MBA admission?

Ans.No, FMS BHU does not conduct any separate entrance exam for MBA admissions. The institute considers only CAT scores for shortlisting candidates to all its MBA programs, including MBA (General), MBA-IB, and accepts CUET PG Exam Score for MBA-Agri Business. Candidates must apply through the FMS BHU portal after taking the CAT exam.

Ques.Does FMS BHU offer a part-time MBA or executive course?

Ans.FMS BHU does not offer a traditional part-time or executive MBA, but it offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA). This program is designed specifically for working professionals and may have flexible class timings, often during weekends or evenings. It focuses on equipping individuals with essential business management skills. The PGDBA is a good alternative for those looking to upskill without leaving their jobs.

Ques: Do I need to carry any documents at the time of BHU MBA GDPI round?

Ans: Shortlisted candidates appearing for GDPI round, need to carry a few documents with them. The list of documents to be carried along are:

  • Registration Form
  • Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN) with a self-attested copy of the respective document)
  • Self-attested copy of the CAT Scorecard
  • Self-attested copies of Mark-sheets of Class 10, Class 12, Graduation.
  • Caste Certificate (in case of SC/ ST/ NC OBC)
  • Income certificate for candidates belonging to EWSs
  • Self-attested copy of disability certificate (in case of Divyang candidates)
  • The remittance of INR 2,000(or the amount as communicated in the GD-PI call letter) must be made online through the SAMARTH portal as the processing fee for GD-PI before appearing in the GD-PI.

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The admission process was good and pretty smooth. The Entrance exam they consider for MBA is CAT. and the cut-off is 80 percentile. any graduation course is eligible. the website for all the details is www.bhuonline.com and 50% of seats are reserved for B.H.U employees and the rest are according to the standard reservation system. The good exam pattern consists of 3 sessionals and 1 external examination. they can be more technologically advanced with their admission process. their hostel allocation process is very hectic.
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Admission:

60% above in graduation and you are eligible for the course. For MBA and MBA-IB program CAT entrance marks are taken into account. A collective cut off is generally taken rather than section cut off. After clearing the basic cut off students are called for GD-PI(offline). For any such admission related dates regularly check the official website of BHU. The admission process was very smooth, the students themselves manage the whole process, that is something which distinguishes BHU from other college. This showcases a better practical use of mangement skills and also you can ask the student studying there for any query related to the course. Without a doubt BHU does gives a superb ROI.
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Admission:

Admission into IM-BHU requires aspirants to appear COMMON ADMISSION TEST (CAT) conducted by IIMs followed by applying online at the BHU Online Admissions Portal. Shortlisted candidates would then be required to appear in Group Discussions and Personal Interview Rounds before qualifying for Slot booking if eligible. The cutoff remains around the 80-85 percentile for General Category along with reservations for other categories. The deadline for filing the forms generally is on the day of the result declaration of the CAT exam.
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The admission process is not tough though. You have to appear for CAT, the average cutoff is 85 percentile but it goes down later. After CAT you have to fill out BHU's separate admission form. After that personal interviews and Group discussions will be conducted. Final merit will be made based on academics + CAT + GD/PI.
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Admission was through CAT score, followed by Group Discussions(GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The total aggregate of CAT score, GD, and PI was considered and the merit list was made for the final admission. In the year 2020, 85+ percentile was the cutoff for final admission in the general category, and for OBC it was 80 percentile. I was offered admission to some of the Baby IIMs also. But I chose BHU because of the ROI ( Return on Investment) it gives. IM-BHU has very less fees as compared to other colleges and also offers very good placements. That's why it has a tough competition. BHU is also the Rank 3 University all over India. It gives good exposure.
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The college comes under the widely renowned Banaras Hindu University, it holds a great historical as well as a prestigious presence in our country, this was one of the very first reasons for applying to this institution. There are generally several quotas in the admission procedure- like General, OBC, SC/ST, EWS, and others. The admission criteria for the program is quite simple, you just have to attain a minimum of 55% marks in your graduation along with a good CAT score for applying here. The admission process includes filling the form which is uploaded on the Banaras Hindu University portal after the CAT exams. After filling the form with all the valid and relevant information you are called for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview round. Once all the procedure is completed for all the candidates, the University portal updates the selected list accordingly. Keep in mind that you have to keep a regular check on your admission portal so that you don't miss out on anything.
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