International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi Admission Process

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Admission

IMI New Delhi Admission 2026

IMI Delhi Latest Updates and News

IMI Delhi Admission 2026 – 28 – Apply Now

IMI Delhi is currently accepting applications for the MBA/PGDM Admission 2026–28 batch. Interested candidates can submit their applications on or before December 12, 2025.

The IMI Delhi PGDM Fee Structure 2026–28 has also been announced, with the total academic fee fixed at ₹29.78 Lakhs.

Admissions are also open for the IMI Delhi PGDM (Online) – January 2026 session. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply at the earliest.

Entrance Exam Updates for MBA/PGDM Admission

  • CAT 2025 Admit Card has been released on November 12, 2025, on the official website iimcat.ac.in.

    The CAT 2025 Exam is scheduled for November 30, 2025 (Sunday) and will be applicable for MBA/PGDM admissions.

  • CMAT 2026 Registration is currently in progress for MBA/PGDM admissions.

    The last date to apply has been extended to November 24, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) via cmat.nta.nic.in.

  • XAT 2026 Registration is ongoing for candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programs.

    Aspirants can apply online till December 5, 2025 on xatonline.in.

    The XAT 2026 Exam will be conducted on January 4, 2026 (2 PM to 5 PM).

The first shortlist for PGDM will be based on CAT/XAT/GMAT scores and academic performance. Final selection will consider academic records, extempore speaking, a psychometric test, essay writing, and a personal interview. In addition to the PGDM program, IMI Delhi offers PGDM in Human Resource Management (HRM), PGDM in Banking & Financial Services (B&FS), Executive PGDM, and the Fellowship Program in Management (FPM). Candidates with at least five years of work experience post-qualification are eligible to apply for the Executive PGDM.

IMI Delhi Important Dates 2026

IMI Delhi selects candidates for the PGDM program based on CAT / XAT / GMAT scores, followed by a personal interview, essay writing assessment, evaluation of academic performance, work experience quality, and extracurricular achievements. The detailed admission timeline is provided below.

IMI Delhi PGDM Admission 2026 – Key Dates

Event Date
Last date to apply at IMI Delhi December 12, 2025

IMI Delhi PGDM Admission through CAT 2025

Event Date
CAT 2025 Registration Ends September 20, 2025
CAT 2025 Admit Card Download November 05 – November 30, 2025
CAT 2025 Exam Date November 30, 2025
CAT 2025 Result Announcement First week of January 2026 (Tentative)

IMI Delhi PGDM Admission through XAT 2026

Event Date
XAT 2026 Registration Closes December 5, 2025
XAT 2026 Admit Card Release December 20, 2025 (Tentative)
XAT 2026 Exam Date January 4, 2026

IMI Delhi MBA–BM Admission via NMAT 2026

Event Date
NMAT Registration August 1 – October 10, 2025
NMAT Exam Scheduling August 1 – October 14, 2025
NMAT Exam Re-Scheduling August 1 – October 16, 2025
NMAT Exam Window November 5 – December 19, 2025
NMAT Retake Registration November 6 – December 16, 2025
NMAT Retake Scheduling November 6 – December 16, 2025
Registration for WAT/PI January 20 – 24, 2026 (Tentative)
Conduct of WAT/PI January 31 – February 8, 2026 (Tentative)
Declaration of 1st Merit List February 16, 2026 (Tentative)
Fee Payment (1st Merit List) February 17 – 21, 2026 (Tentative)
Program Commencement June 3, 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Closure June 19, 2026 (Tentative)

IMI New Delhi PGDM Admission 2026

Applications are now open for admission to various PGDM courses offered by the International Management Institute. These courses include PGDM, PGDM in Human Resource, PGDM in Banking & Finance Services, and PGDM Executive. Admission to these programs will be based on the candidate’s performance in CAT/XAT. Candidates who meet the cut-off criteria will be shortlisted and invited for an interview. Graduates from any field are eligible to apply for admission to these courses.

IMI Delhi PGDM Eligibility:

  1. To be eligible for IMI New Delhi course admissions to the PGDM, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
  2. The minimum percentage required in the qualifying examination is 50%.
  3. Candidates who are in the final year of their degree program can also apply for IMI New Delhi course admissions.
  4. For admission to the EPGDM program, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks.
  5. Applicants for the EPGDM program must have a minimum of 5 years of work experience.

IMI Delhi PGDM Selection Process:

To gain IMI New Delhi course admissions to the PGDM, the following criteria must be met:

Shortlisting Criteria: Candidates are shortlisted based on their score in CAT/XAT, with preference given to those with relevant work experience.

Selection Criteria: Final selection is based on academic performance, including marks obtained in Graduation, class 10th & 12th, as well as performance in Extempore Speaking, Psychometric Test, Essay Writing, and Personal interview.

Interview Centers: Interviews will be conducted in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Pune, Kochi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.

IMI New Delhi FPM Admission 2026

IMI New Delhi provides a doctoral program known as FPM, covering various fields. The selection of candidates for the program is based on a valid CAT score or an internal test conducted by IMI for those without a valid CAT score. The final selection will be based on a candidate’s test scores, academic performance, and work experience, followed by a personal interview. Applicants with a master’s degree with at least 55% marks or a bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks, along with relevant work experience, can apply for this program.

IMI New Delhi FPM Eligibility:

To be eligible for the FPM program at IMI New Delhi, candidates must meet certain requirements:

  1. Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the qualifying exam.
  2. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 60% marks and work experience.
  3. Qualified in CA/ ICWA or CS with 55% marks in aggregate.
  • Candidates with relevant work experience will be given preference during the IMI New Delhi course admissions process.

IMI New Delhi FPM Selection Criteria:

Selection for IMI New Delhi course admissions will depend on either CAT or IMI Test Scores and Personal Interview performance. Candidates who have qualified for NETJRF will be exempted from the entrance examination and will be directly called for the further admission process.

How to Apply for IMI New Delhi?

To apply for any of the courses at IMI New Delhi, candidates need to take one of the two common admission tests for management programs in India, which are CAT or XAT, before submitting their application. Only those candidates who have scored qualifying marks in the common admission test are eligible to apply. The detailed application process is as follows:

  1. Go to the official website of IMI, New Delhi: https://www.imi.edu/
  2. Create an account by providing necessary details.
  3. Login to your account and fill the admission form.
  4. Ensure that all the details entered in the online application form are correct and accurate.
  5. Pay the application fees of INR 2200 through credit/debit card, net-banking or bank transfer.
  6. Alternatively, the fees can also be paid through a Demand Draft drawn in favor of ‘International Management Institute’ Payable at New Delhi.

FAQs

Q: Is it mandatory for every candidate to appear for an Interview at IMI Delhi?

A: No, besides Delhi, the selection process will be conducted at other centers including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune. IMI New Delhi reserves the right to change any of the centers for the selection process, without assigning any reasons.

Q: What are the areas of specialisation under FPM at IMI Delhi?

A: FPM is offered under the following specialisations-

  • Economics & Business Environment
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Organisational Behavior/Human Resource Management
  • Operations Management and Quantitative Methods
  • Strategy and General Management
  • Information Management & Business Analytics

Q: What is the PGDM Selection Process at IMI Delhi?

A: Admissions at IMI Delhi is done through a unique admission process which involves:

  • Shortlisting based on performance in CAT
  • Written Ability Test (WAT)
  • Personal Interview (PI) & Extempore

Q: What is the basic eligibility criteria to apply for PGDM and PGDM (Executive) programs at IMI Delhi?

A: Candidates who wish to apply for the PGDM program at IMI Delhi should have a graduation degree with at least 50 per cent marks. For PGDM (Executive), an applicant should have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60 percent marks and five years of work experience.

Q: Does IMI Delhi have reservations?

A: No, IMI Delhi does not follow any reservation policy for different category students. Admission at IMI Delhi is only given to the best eligible and deserving students on the basis of the cutoffs released by the institute only.