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International Management Institute (IMI) - Latest Updates

IMI Bhubaneswar Final Placements 2024–26 have concluded, recording a highest package of INR 41.36 LPA and an average package of INR 14.34 LPA. During the Summer Internships 2025–27, the highest stipend offered was INR 1.4 lakh.
IMI Bhubaneswar has released the FPM Fee Structure for 2026, with the total academic fee set at ₹50,000.

IMI Bhubaneswar, established in 2011, is one of the three IMIs founded by the esteemed Goenka Group. The institution has also earned the prestigious AMBA Accreditation, is recognised by SAARC, and is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) under the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.

IMI Bhubaneswar’s flagship program is the PGDM, and admissions are conducted based on CAT scores, followed by a Personal Interview. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and a valid CAT score to be eligible. The total PGDM fee for the two-year program is INR 28.6 lakh.

Admission to the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is merit-based. Applicants must have a professional qualification or a postgraduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks. The total FPM fee for the four-year duration is INR 50,000.

IMI Bhubaneswar provides placement assistance, attracting top companies such as Tata Steel, Capgemini, Infosys, and others. The institute is a member of AMDISA, the Confederation of Indian Industry, EFMD, and AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools). IMI Bhubaneswar has established collaborations with various companies and organisations. Its flagship courses include the PGDM and FPM programs.

IMI Bhubaneswar Courses & Fees 2026

IMI Bhubaneswar offers a 2-year PGDM program and a 4-year Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). In addition, the institute provides a 1-year Management Development Program (MDP) along with several online certificate courses in HRM, Business Management, and Finance. Each program features a well-

International Management Institute (IMI) - Latest Updates

IMI Bhubaneswar Final Placements 2024–26 have concluded, recording a highest package of INR 41.36 LPA and an average package of INR 14.34 LPA. During the Summer Internships 2025–27, the highest stipend offered was INR 1.4 lakh.
IMI Bhubaneswar has released the FPM Fee Structure for 2026, with the total academic fee set at ₹50,000.

IMI Bhubaneswar, established in 2011, is one of the three IMIs founded by the esteemed Goenka Group. The institution has also earned the prestigious AMBA Accreditation, is recognised by SAARC, and is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) under the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.

IMI Bhubaneswar’s flagship program is the PGDM, and admissions are conducted based on CAT scores, followed by a Personal Interview. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and a valid CAT score to be eligible. The total PGDM fee for the two-year program is INR 28.6 lakh.

Admission to the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is merit-based. Applicants must have a professional qualification or a postgraduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks. The total FPM fee for the four-year duration is INR 50,000.

IMI Bhubaneswar provides placement assistance, attracting top companies such as Tata Steel, Capgemini, Infosys, and others. The institute is a member of AMDISA, the Confederation of Indian Industry, EFMD, and AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools). IMI Bhubaneswar has established collaborations with various companies and organisations. Its flagship courses include the PGDM and FPM programs.

IMI Bhubaneswar Courses & Fees 2026

IMI Bhubaneswar offers a 2-year PGDM program and a 4-year Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). In addition, the institute provides a 1-year Management Development Program (MDP) along with several online certificate courses in HRM, Business Management, and Finance. Each program features a well-structured curriculum tailored to industry needs.

Programs Offered & Fee Structure

Courses	Eligibility	Total Fees
PGDM	Graduation with at least 50% marks + CAT score	INR 28.6 lakh
FPM (Fellow Programme in Management)	Postgraduation with 60% marks	INR 50,000
MDP (Management Development Program)	Graduation	INR 5,000

IMI Bhubaneswar Admission 2026

IMI Bhubaneswar is currently accepting applications for PGDM, PGDM Part-Time, FPM, and Executive FPM for the 2026 academic cycle. Admissions are entrance-based, followed by a Personal Interview (PI).

1. PGDM Admission 2026

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks
Final-year students can also apply
Valid score in:
- CAT
- XAT
- CMAT

Selection Process

Apply online
Shortlisting based on CAT/XAT/CMAT score
Personal Interview (PI)
Final merit list (based on academics, entrance score, PI performance)

2. PGDM (Part-Time) Admission 2026

Eligibility

Graduation in any discipline
Minimum 2–3 years of work experience
PI-based selection

3. FPM (Fellow Programme in Management)

Eligibility

Postgraduate degree with 55% marks
Candidates with professional degrees (CA, ICWA, CS, etc.) also eligible

Selection Process

Research Proposal Review
Personal Interview
Academic profile evaluation

4. Executive FPM

Eligibility

Postgraduate degree
Minimum 5 years of professional experience

Admission Process

SOP / Research Proposal submission
PI Round

IMI Bhubaneswar Admission Application Process 2026

Visit the official website
Register with email & mobile number
Fill out the application form
Upload documents & entrance exam scores
Pay the ₹1,000 application fee
Attend PI (online/offline – depending on schedule)

Key Admission Dates 2026 (Expected)

Event	Date (Tentative)
Application Start	September 2025
Last Date to Apply	January–February 2026
PI Rounds	March 2026
Final Selection	April 2026
Program Commencement	June/July 2026

IMI Bhubaneswar Cut off 2026 - Expected

The official 2026 cutoffs are yet to be announced. Based on previous years’ trends and admission data, here are the projected cutoffs for PGDM admission 2026.

Expected Entrance Exam Cut Offs (PGDM 2026)

1. CAT 2026 Expected Cut Off

60–70 percentile (General Category)
Reserved categories may have slightly lower cutoffs.

2. XAT 2026 Expected Cut Off

65–70 percentile

3. CMAT 2026 Expected Cut Off

220–250 marks
(equivalent to approx. 80–85 percentile)

Sectional Cut Offs (Expected)

IMI Bhubaneswar usually does not impose strict sectional cutoffs, but candidates must have basic qualifying marks in all sections of CAT/XAT/CMAT.

Why IMI Bhubaneswar Cutoffs Are Moderate?

Focus on overall profile (academics + PI + entrance score)
Higher emphasis on PI performance and communication skills
Growing intake size relative to demand

Key Factors Influencing Cutoff 2026

Difficulty level of CAT/XAT/CMAT
Number of applications
Seats available for PGDM batch
Overall performance trends of applicants

IMI Bhubaneswar Ranking

Ranking Body	Ranking Parameter	Ranking
NIRF 2025	MBA/PGDM	94
NIRF 2024	MBA/PGDM	61
TOI 2021	Overall Management	37
TOI 2021	MBA/PGDM	51
Education World Ranking 2020-21	Management B-Schools(India)	26
Accreditation	MBA Equivalence	AIU
Accreditation	National-PGDM	NBA
Accreditation	Global	USBES,USA

IMI Bhubaneswar Placements 2025

IMI Bhubaneswar recorded an excellent placement season for the PGDM 2023–25 batch, achieving strong salary outcomes and 100% placements across domains.

IMI Bhubaneswar Placement Highlights 2025

Placement Rate: 100%
Highest Package: INR 40.31 LPA
Average Package: INR 12.74 LPA
Median Package: INR 12.48 LPA
Top 25% Average: INR 15–17 LPA
Top 10% Average: INR 18–20 LPA

Top Recruiters 2025

Leading companies across Consulting, BFSI, FMCG, IT, and Analytics visited the campus:

Accenture
Deloitte
Capgemini
CRISIL
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
Swiggy
Tata Power
Amul
Cisco
Cognizant
KPMG
Tata Steel

Sector-wise Hiring

Consulting & Advisory
BFSI (Banking & Finance)
IT & Analytics
FMCG & Consumer Goods
Operations & Supply Chain
General Management

Key Takeaways

All students received placement offers.
Strong growth in consulting and finance roles.
Increase in average and median salaries compared to previous years.

IMI Bhubaneswar Scholarships

IMI Bhubaneswar has introduced a scholarship scheme for its PGDM and FPM programs. Established in 1981, it is India’s first corporate-sponsored business school. The IMI Bhubaneswar Scholarships provide financial support to meritorious and deserving students. There are two categories of scholarships available:

Scholarship for PGDM
Scholarship for FPM

The Fellow Program in Management (FPM) is a four-year course, while the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is a full-time two-year course offered by IMI Bhubaneswar. Scholarships are available for students enrolled in both of these programs.

IMI Bhubaneswar Scholarship for PGDM

IMI Bhubaneswar offers scholarships specifically for its PGDM program, a full-time two-year course. These scholarships are categorised into Pre-Admission and Post-Admission Scholarships. Here are the detailed specifics of the IMI Bhubaneswar Scholarship for PGDM:

Pre-Admission Scholarships Candidates can avail one of the following scholarships. The disbursal of the 50% scholarship will occur at the end of the first year, with the remaining 50% at the end of the second year. The final decision regarding scholarships rests with the Scholarship Committee. Details are as follows:

Merit Scholarship: Candidates scoring at least 80% in CAT/XAT/CMAT or GMAT can receive a scholarship amounting to INR 1,00,000. This is applicable to applicants with a first-class academic background.
Merit Scholarship for Women Candidates: Female applicants meeting the above criteria receive an additional 20% scholarship.
Defence Personnel: Children of defence personnel receive a scholarship of INR 50,000, while children of martyrs receive INR 1,00,000.

Post-Admission Scholarships Post-Admission Scholarships are awarded to deserving students with outstanding academic records. IMI Bhubaneswar also offers Summer Internships under this scholarship scheme to foster individual growth and development.

IMI Bhubaneswar Scholarship for FPM

IMI Bhubaneswar offers a limited number of scholarships for candidates seeking admission to the Fellow Program in Management (FPM).

For the first two years, students receive INR 31,000 per month, which increases to INR 35,000 in the 3rd and 4th years, equivalent to JRF/SRF.
To continue receiving the fellowship, candidates must maintain the required academic standards, reviewed every six months.
A contingency grant of INR 25,000 per annum is provided during the 2nd and 3rd years to cover expenses such as stationery, hardware/software, etc.
Throughout the program, FPM scholars attending conferences, workshops, or summer schools are entitled to receive INR 75,000.
FPM scholars categorised in A+ and A-Star receive research incentives of INR 1,00,000 and INR 2,00,000, respectively.

IMI Bhubaneswar Alumni

Here are the names of a few prominent alumni who are part of the IMI Bhubaneswar Alumni Association:

Nipun Sachdeva: Marketing manager at Kotak Securities
Navneet Goel: Sr. Executive at First Source Ltd.
Bibhu Prasad Rath: Associate Research Manager at IMRB International, Bangalore
Aastha Bansal: Associate Research Manager at IMRB International
Jubin Joseph: Business Consultant at Capgemini India
Siladitya Sahoo: Assistant Manager - Corporate Marketing at Toyoto Tshuho Insurance Broker India Pvt. Ltd.
Yashraj Behera: Assistant Manager - Corporate Relations at IMI, Bhubaneswar
Anant Ashesh: Assistant Manager - Team Leader Planning & MIS at Toyoto Tshuho Insurance

FAQs

1. What is the latest update for IMI Bhubaneswar admissions 2026?

FPM Admissions 2026 are open till February 28, 2026.
MBA/PGDM PI calls for early applicants are released; interviews will run from late January to February 2026.
PGDM 2026–28 application deadline is also extended to February 28, 2026.
CMAT 2026 results have been announced by NTA.