IMT Hyderabad offers a two-year, full-time PGDM with 120 seats on its campus at Shamshabad. The institute is AACSB accredited and stands #72 in NIRF management 2025 and #97 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026. The full fee for the 2026-28 batch is INR 15.85 Lakhs, paid in five parts. You get in with a CAT, XAT or GMAT score, then a written test and a personal interview on campus. Last year the CAT cutoff was 90 percentile for every category. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 12.2 LPA and 93% of the batch was placed. Marketing and finance roles made up most of the offers.
IMT Hyderabad PGDM Fees
The full fee is INR 15.85 Lakhs, and INR 15.91 Lakhs once you add the CAT and IMT form fees. The academic fee is INR 15.27 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee in five parts over two years, and the first part comes with the offer. The caution money of INR 15,000 comes back when you leave. The fee sheet lists no separate hostel fee.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Academic fee
INR 15.27 Lakhs
Five parts over two years
Admission fee
INR 50,000
One time, with the offer
Alumni fee
INR 8,000
One time, life membership
Caution money
INR 15,000
One time, refundable
Total, as published
INR 15.85 Lakhs
Full course, without the refundable money
Total with exam and form fees
INR 15.91 Lakhs
Full course
IMT Hyderabad PGDM Admission Dates
The IMT form for the 2027 batch opened on 1 Sep 2026, and CAT 2026 is on 29 Nov 2026. Classes start in Jun 2027. IMT fixes the last date to apply, the shortlist and the interview dates. Watch the CAT result in Jan 2027 and apply before the IMT last date.
Event
Date
Status
IMT application form opens
1 Sep 2026
Over
CAT 2026 registration, last date
22 Sep 2026
Confirmed
CAT 2026 exam
29 Nov 2026
Confirmed
CAT 2026 result
Jan 2027
Tentative
IMT application, last date to apply
Jan 2027
Tentative
Shortlist for the selection round
Jan 2027
Tentative
WAT and PI round
Feb 2027
Tentative
Final offer letters
Mar 2027
Tentative
First part of the fee, last date
Apr 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jun 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jun 2027
Tentative
IMT Hyderabad PGDM Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree in any subject with 50% marks and a valid CAT, XAT or GMAT score. Final-year students can apply if they finish the degree before classes start. If your GMAT score is late, send it to IMT by 15 Jan 2027.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
Bachelor's degree in any subject
Marks
50% in total
Exam
CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT from 1 Jul 2022
GMAT score
Must reach IMT by 15 Jan 2027
IMT Hyderabad PGDM Admission Process
You pay INR 3,500 for the IMT form, write the exam and wait for the shortlist. IMT then calls you for the WAT and PI round on campus. If you get an offer, you pay the first part of the fee on time, or you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Fill the IMT form
Apply on the IMT portal and pay INR 3,500
2. Write the exam
CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT
3. Get shortlisted
IMT looks at your score, marks and profile
4. WAT and PI
A written test and a personal interview on campus
5. Accept the offer
Pay the first part of the fee, INR 3.73 Lakhs
IMT Hyderabad PGDM Cutoff
The CAT cutoff was 90 percentile in 2025 for every category. It has stayed at 90 for General for five years. The cutoff only gets you the call; the WAT, the PI and your marks decide the offer.
Category
CAT cutoff percentile
Year
General
90
2025
OBC
90
2025
SC
90
2025
ST
90
2025
EWS
90
2025
IMT Hyderabad PGDM Placements
The Class of 2025 averaged INR 12.2 LPA and 93% of the batch was placed. The highest offer was INR 31 LPA and the top 100 averaged INR 14.8 LPA. Marketing roles made up 45% of the offers and finance roles 28%. Finance and consulting firms made 36% of the offers.
The merit scholarship takes INR 6.11 Lakhs off the academic fee, and the scholarship for women takes INR 3.05 Lakhs off. The merit one needs 90 percentile in CAT or XAT, or 645 in GMAT. You can hold only one of the two, so you get the bigger one you qualify for.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
IMT merit scholarship
90 percentile or more in CAT or XAT, or GMAT 645 or more
40% of the academic fee, INR 6.11 Lakhs
Smt. Leela Nath Memorial Scholarship
Every woman admitted to the PGDM
20% of the academic fee, INR 3.05 Lakhs
IMT Hyderabad PGDM Ranking
IMT Hyderabad stands #72 in NIRF management 2025, up from #97 in 2024. It is #97 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026 and holds AACSB accreditation. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF Management
2025
#72
NIRF Management
2024
#97
Collegedunia MBA ranking
2026
#97
AACSB
Current
Accredited
IMT Hyderabad PGDM Seats and Intake
The general PGDM has 120 seats, and the Finance, Marketing and supply chain PGDMs have 60 each. All four take the same IMT form and the same fee.
Course
Seats
PGDM
120
PGDM Finance
60
PGDM Marketing
60
PGDM Logistics and Supply Chain
60
IMT Hyderabad PGDM Hostel and Campus
The campus is 30 acres at Shamshabad, near the Hyderabad airport, and it is fully residential. Boys and girls have separate hostels, and the mess serves four meals a day.
Item
Detail
Campus
30 acres at Shamshabad, Hyderabad
Stay
Fully residential
Hostels
Separate for boys and girls
Mess
Four meals a day
Should you pick PGDM at IMT Hyderabad?
This course suits graduates who want a marketing, finance or consulting job and are happy to live on a campus outside the city.
Pick it if:
You want a finance or consulting job: finance and consulting firms made 36% of the offers, and Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte and EY hire here.
You want a marketing role: marketing roles made up 45% of the offers, the biggest share of any job type in the last batch.
You score 90 percentile or more in CAT: the same score also brings the 40% merit scholarship, so your academic fee drops by INR 6.11 Lakhs.
Your family needs to pay in parts: you pay the fee in five parts over two years, and only the first part comes with the offer.
Skip it if:
You want a very big offer: the highest was INR 31 LPA and the top 100 averaged INR 14.8 LPA, so few offers go far higher.
You want the fee back in one year: the ROI tile shows 77%, so one year of average pay covers only part of the fee.
You want to live in the city: the campus is at Shamshabad near the airport, far from the HITEC City offices, and everyone lives on campus.
You hope to get both IMT scholarships: you can hold only one, so a woman with 90 percentile gets the 40% merit one, not both.
Counsellor's advice
If your CAT score is 90 percentile or more, apply before the IMT last date. If you want only top finance offers, keep a higher college above it.
PGDM Eligibility▾
Degree: A bachelor's degree in any subject with at least 50% marks in total.
Final-year students: You can apply if you finish the degree before classes start.
Exam needed: A CAT 2026 or XAT 2027 score, or a GMAT score from 1 Jul 2022 onwards.
GMAT deadline: Your GMAT score must reach IMT by 15 Jan 2027.
Cutoff: Last year the call needed 90 percentile in CAT, the same for every category.
PGDM Admission Process▾
Fill the IMT form: Apply on the IMT admission portal, pay INR 3,500 and pick the Hyderabad PGDM.
Write the exam: CAT 2026 on 29 Nov 2026, or XAT 2027, or GMAT.
Get shortlisted: IMT looks at your score, your marks and your profile.
WAT and PI: WAT (a written test) and PI (a personal interview) are held offline.
Accept the offer: Pay the first part of the fee, INR 3.73 Lakhs, by the date on the offer or you lose the seat.
PGDM Admission Dates 2027
▾
These are the dates for the 2027 batch, the one whose classes start in Jun 2027. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Over
1 Sep 2026
IMT application form opens
The form for the 2027-29 batch opened on 1 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
22 Sep 2026
CAT 2026 registration, last date
You cannot use a CAT score if you miss 22 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 exam
One exam day in three sessions.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CAT 2026 result
Your percentile decides the IMT shortlist.
Tentative
Jan 2027
IMT application, last date to apply
Last year the final date was in the middle of January.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Shortlist for the selection round
IMT sends the call by email.
Tentative
Feb 2027
WAT and PI round
WAT (a written test) and PI (a personal interview), held offline.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Final offer letters
The offer names the date the first part of the fee is due.
Tentative
Apr 2027
First part of the fee, last date
You lose the seat if the first part is not paid on time.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original mark sheets and score card.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Classes start
Orientation opens the first term.
Tentative
Aug 2027
CAT 2027 registration
Expected to open in early August; the last date is usually in September.
Tentative
Sep 2027
IMT application form opens
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Nov 2027
CAT 2027 exam
Expected on the last Sunday of November.
Tentative
Jan 2028
CAT 2027 result and IMT shortlist
Expected about five weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Feb 2028
WAT and PI round
Expected on campus again.
Tentative
Mar 2028
Final offer letters
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Apr 2028
First part of the fee
Expected about a month 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: IMT admission notice and the CAT 2026 notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
IMT Hyderabad PGDM Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026-28 batch fees; the 2027-29 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add exam and form fees.
Academic fee
Full course, as published, paid in five parts
INR 15.27 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, with the offer
INR 50,000
Alumni fee
One time, life membership
INR 8,000
Caution money Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 15,000
Add exam and form fees
CAT 2026 fee
One time, General, EWS and NC-OBC
INR 2,700
IMT application fee
One time, plus bank charges
INR 3,500
Total course fee
INR 15.85 Lakhs
2 years · academic, admission and alumni fees
Total course fee
INR 15.91 Lakhs
2 years · academic, admission and alumni fees + CAT and IMT form fees
Education loan EMI
INR 26,724
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
77%
average first-year pay INR 12.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 26,829
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
77%
average first-year pay INR 12.2 LPA vs the full fee
Source: IMT Hyderabad fee structure, batch 2026-28. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your CAT score get you a call from IMT Hyderabad?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use the published CAT cutoff for this PGDM, 90 percentile in 2025.
Category
General · CAT percentile
90 and above: yes, you clear the cutoff. Apply before the IMT last date and prepare for the WAT and PI.
85 to 89.99: below the cutoff. A call is not likely on CAT alone, so also write XAT or GMAT.
Below 85: not this year on this score. Keep colleges with a lower cutoff in your list.
OBC-NCL · CAT percentile
90 and above: yes, you clear the cutoff. Apply before the IMT last date and prepare for the WAT and PI.
85 to 89.99: below the cutoff. A call is not likely on CAT alone, so also write XAT or GMAT.
Below 85: not this year on this score. Keep colleges with a lower cutoff in your list.
SC · CAT percentile
90 and above: yes, you clear the cutoff. Apply before the IMT last date and prepare for the WAT and PI.
85 to 89.99: below the cutoff. A call is not likely on CAT alone, so also write XAT or GMAT.
Below 85: not this year on this score. Keep colleges with a lower cutoff in your list.
ST · CAT percentile
90 and above: yes, you clear the cutoff. Apply before the IMT last date and prepare for the WAT and PI.
85 to 89.99: below the cutoff. A call is not likely on CAT alone, so also write XAT or GMAT.
Below 85: not this year on this score. Keep colleges with a lower cutoff in your list.
EWS · CAT percentile
90 and above: yes, you clear the cutoff. Apply before the IMT last date and prepare for the WAT and PI.
85 to 89.99: below the cutoff. A call is not likely on CAT alone, so also write XAT or GMAT.
Below 85: not this year on this score. Keep colleges with a lower cutoff in your list.
EDITOR'S NOTE
IMT has kept the General CAT cutoff at 90 for five years in a row. The cutoff only gets you the call; the WAT, the PI and your marks decide the offer.
IMT Hyderabad PGDM Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Gender
Your CAT, XAT or GMAT score
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies. You can hold only one IMT scholarship at a time.
IMT merit scholarship
INR 6.11 Lakhs
IMT Hyderabad
40% off the academic fee for the whole course.
Who qualifies: 90 percentile or more in CAT or XAT, or GMAT 645 or moreApply by Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Smt. Leela Nath Memorial Scholarship
INR 3.05 Lakhs
IMT Hyderabad
20% off the academic fee. You can hold only one IMT scholarship, so a merit scholar gets the bigger merit one instead.
Who qualifies: every woman admitted to the PGDMApply 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 6.11 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 9.74 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.05 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 12.80 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 15.85 Lakhs
IMT Hyderabad PGDM vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to IMT Hyderabad. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees2 years, as published
INR 15.85 Lakhs
academic, admission, alumni
INR 15.85 Lakhs
Same fee, 2026-28 batch
INR 14 Lakhs
INR 1.85 Lakhs less, hostel extra
INR 19.82 Lakhs
INR 3.97 Lakhs more, with hostel
Not published
Average paylatest batch
INR 12.2 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 10.8 LPA
INR 1.4 LPA less
INR 10.7 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA less
INR 11.8 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 16.4 LPA
INR 4.2 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
93%
Class of 2025
100%
7 points higher
98%
5 points higher
100%
7 points higher, Class of 2024
Not published
CAT cutoffpercentile, General
90
2025
75
15 fewer percentile points needed
Not published
Not published
Not published
Seatsgeneral PGDM
120
PGDM
Not published
Not published
Not published
240
120 more
In short
IMT Nagpur has the same fee and an easier cutoff, but it pays about INR 1.4 LPA less on average. If your CAT score clears 90, take IMT Hyderabad; if it falls short, keep IMT Nagpur as your backup.
In short
BIMTECH charges less before hostel and places a little more of its batch, but its average pay is INR 1.5 LPA lower. If you get both offers and can pay the fee, take IMT Hyderabad for the higher pay.
In short
Great Lakes Gurgaon placed its whole batch, but it charges INR 3.97 Lakhs more and its average pay is a little lower. If the fee matters to your family, IMT Hyderabad is the better value.
In short
FORE pays about INR 4.2 LPA more on average and has twice the seats. If FORE gives you an offer and you can pay its fee, pick it; if not, take the IMT Hyderabad seat.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on IMT Hyderabad PGDM
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is the PGDM at IMT Hyderabad worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who want a marketing or finance job. The full fee is INR 15.85 Lakhs and the Class of 2025 averaged INR 12.2 LPA, with 93% of the batch placed. The ROI tile shows 77%, so the fee takes more than one year of pay to come back. If a loan pays the fee, check the EMI line in the fee block before you decide.
What job will I get after this PGDM?▾
Most students get marketing or finance roles. Marketing roles made up 45% of the offers and finance roles 28% in the Class of 2025. Finance and consulting firms such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte and EY hire from this campus. If you want a pure HR role, few offers come in that area, so check the placement table first.
Should I apply if my CAT score is just above 90 percentile?▾
Yes, apply before the IMT last date. The cutoff was 90 percentile for five years in a row, so a score just above it gets you the call. The call is not the offer, because the WAT, the PI and your marks decide the seat. Prepare for the interview and keep one safer college in your list.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want a very big offer or city life during the course. The highest offer was INR 31 LPA and the top 100 averaged INR 14.8 LPA, so few offers go far above the average. The campus is at Shamshabad near the airport and every student lives on campus. If either matters more to you, look at other colleges.
Is the general PGDM better for me than PGDM Finance or Marketing here?▾
Take the general PGDM if you are not yet sure of your field. It has 120 seats, while the Finance and Marketing PGDMs have 60 each and the same fee. If you already know you want a finance or marketing job, the focused PGDM fits you better. Pick the course on the IMT form, so decide before you apply.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but at a lower package than the average. 93% of the Class of 2025 was placed, and the top 100 averaged INR 14.8 LPA against INR 12.2 LPA overall. So pay is spread fairly evenly, and the last students still get offers. Keep your grades up and prepare well for the placement interviews.
Should I wait a year and write CAT again for a better college?▾
Only if you expect a much higher score, not a small gain. IMT Hyderabad already clears most of its batch into jobs, and its NIRF rank rose from #97 to #72 in one year. A year out also delays your first salary. If you clear 90 percentile now, apply here and take the seat if the offer comes.
Is Hyderabad a good city for an MBA job?▾
Yes, for finance and IT roles. Finance and consulting firms made 36% of the offers and IT firms 31%, and many of them have large offices in Hyderabad. The campus is far from the HITEC City offices, so you travel for meetings. If you want a city-centre campus, this one does not give you that.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Fill the IMT form and write CAT, XAT or GMAT. IMT shortlists on your score, your marks and your profile, then calls you for the WAT and PI round on campus. If you get an offer, pay the first part of the fee, INR 3.73 Lakhs, by the date on the offer, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 15.85 Lakhs for the 2026-28 batch. With the CAT and IMT form fees it comes to INR 15.91 Lakhs. The caution money of INR 15,000 comes back when you leave. The 2027-29 fee is not out yet, so check the fee block again before you pay.
Can I get both IMT scholarships?▾
No, you can hold only one IMT scholarship. The merit scholarship takes INR 6.11 Lakhs off the academic fee and the one for women takes INR 3.05 Lakhs off. A woman with 90 percentile or more gets the bigger merit one, not both. Use the scholarship calculator above to see what you can claim.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the fee in five parts over two years, and only the first part, INR 3.73 Lakhs, comes with the offer. The rest is due during the course on the dates IMT sets. If you need a loan, the EMI line in the fee block shows the monthly amount.
The college admission process begins with the XAT exam, followed by an online application on the college's website. Candidates choose their preferred admission venue. The process includes a Group Activity and a Personal Interview. Faculty members are highly qualified, with some having graduated from prestigious institutions like IIM. The curriculum is comprehensive, and an online system facilitates student-faculty interaction. The course's total fee is 12 lakhs, covering all expenses, with payments in installments of 2 lakhs twice a year.
A study loan option is available through a partnership with Oriental Bank of Commerce. Last year, the college achieved a 91% placement rate, with top recruiters like Zomato, Deloitte, and Amazon. The average CTC was 6.40 lakhs, and the highest package offered was 24 lakhs. The placement process starts in August. The previous year saw a growth in placements, with an average CTC of 13 LPA and a median of 11.5-12 LPA.
Internships, starting in March, offer stipends from 5,000 to 15,000 INR, with select internships paying 22,000 to 70,000 INR monthly. Although the college does not offer scholarships, merit- and income-based scholarships are available. The total fee for male students in the two-year program is 15 lakhs, with a 2 lakh discount for female students. Fees may increase annually due to rising costs.
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IMT Hyderabad: 1 Answered Question
I am considering BIMtech vs IMT Hyderabad, both for a full-time, flagship PGDM course. In which one should I reserve a seat for the time being?
Swetha ChillaPGDM- Marketing from Institute of Management Technology ,Ghaziabad (2018)
IMT Hyderabad is better as it is the youngest member of the IMT group and it is situated in this city which is booming with regards to IT, marketing, and finance.
The location acts as a huge advantage as it is just 30 minutes away from the main city and 7 to 10 minutes away from the international airport.
The faculties are great with more than 80% of them having a Ph.D. in their respective fields.
Some also have approximately 7 to 10 years of industry experience.
As a part of the pedagogy, amazing Harvard cases are discussed.
The best thing offered by the college is a 14 to 16-week internship which is a huge duration for industry exposure under the guidance of teachers.
Category
BIMTECH
IMT Hyderabad
Total Fee
9 lakh
12.03 lakh
Companies Visited
ICICI, Infosys, IDFC, etc.
Walmart, KPMG, Deloitte, etc.
Highest Package
23 LPA
17.33 LPA
Average Package
15 LPA
10.1 LPA
Pursuing an MBA is hectic but it is also fun with all the clubs and committees around. There are a lot of events now and then and it gives you a lot of exposure as well. It delivers a holistic education to you. Therefore, it can be concluded that if you are admitted to IMT, you will have loads of opportunities to improve your skills.
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