International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi

Courses & Academics

IMI New Delhi offers a comprehensive range of postgraduate and doctoral programs designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the global business environment. The academic curriculum is rigorously updated to reflect current industry requirements, ensuring that students gain relevant and practical knowledge.

IMI Delhi is particularly noted for its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs, which emphasize a multidisciplinary approach by integrating core management principles with specialized fields such as Human Resource Management and Banking & Financial Services. The teaching style is research-led, drawing on the collective expertise of a faculty where a significant number of members hold PhDs. Theoretical frameworks are constantly enriched by contemporary research findings, preparing graduates to navigate complex business challenges.

Fees

IMI New Delhi maintains a transparent fee structure. The total fee integrates academic tuition, reading materials, library access, and alumni memberships, with residential and mess charges billed separately or as a combined package.

Note: The fees below are estimated for the full duration of the respective programs (e.g., 2 years for PGDM) based on the latest academic cycles.

Admission Process & Eligibility

The admission process at IMI New Delhi is designed to assess a candidate's analytical skills, communication abilities, and leadership potential through a rigorous multi-stage evaluation.

1. Step 1: Application Submission: Candidates must apply online via the official IMI admissions portal and pay the application processing fee (approximately ₹2,250).
2. Step 2: Shortlisting: Applicants are shortlisted based on their valid CAT, XAT, or GMAT scores combined with their academic record.
3. Step 3: Personal Assessment Rounds: Shortlisted candidates are invited for the final selection rounds, which typically include:
   • Written Ability Test (WAT) / Essay Writing: To test structured thinking and written communication.
   • Personal Interview (PI): Assesses business awareness, clarity of goals, leadership potential, and people skills. (Sometimes preceded by a brief Video Assessment).
4. Step 4: Final Selection (Composite Score): The final admission offer is based on a weighted composite score. While exact weightages can fluctuate slightly, they generally follow:
   • Entrance Exam Score: ~35-45%
   • Personal Interview (PI) & WAT: ~30-40%
   • Academic Profile (10th, 12th, UG): ~10%
   • Work Experience & Diversity Parameters: ~10-15%

Eligibility Criteria:

• PGDM (General, HRM, B&FS): A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). Final-year students are eligible to apply provisionally.
• Executive PGDM: A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate, plus a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification work experience as an executive or self-employed professional.
• FPM: A Master's degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.

Scholarship Programs & Details

IMI New Delhi emphasizes academic excellence and inclusivity by offering financial assistance to meritorious students and those from diverse backgrounds. The institute provides scholarship opportunities based on entrance exam performance, previous academic records, and socio-economic status.

• Merit Scholarship: Awarded to students based on their performance in the admission process, including entrance scores and academic consistency (specific waiver percentages are determined per batch).
• Scholarship for Economically Weaker Section (EWS): A fee waiver is provided to approximately 15–20 students per batch whose annual family income is below ₹8 lakhs, based on a composite selection score.
• NSP (PM-USP) Yojana: Available for students in AICTE-recognized programs who secured 80% in Class 12 and have a parental income ≤ ₹4.5 lakhs, providing up to ₹82,000 per annum.
• National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC): Aimed at first-time postgraduate students under 30 in full-time programs, offering financial support of ₹10,000 per year or ₹15,000 per month.
• FPM Financial Aid: FPM scholars receive a 100% tuition and learning resource fee waiver, a monthly stipend of ₹65,000 for four years, a contingency grant of ₹90,000, and up to ₹1,50,000 for conference support.

Cutoff & Admission Trends

IMI New Delhi maintains a competitive selection process, utilizing standardized entrance exam scores as a primary filter. The institute evaluates applicants based on a holistic profile, making the final admission highly dependent on the candidate's performance in the Personal Interview and Written Ability Test (WAT) rounds.

• Exams Accepted: CAT, XAT, and GMAT (for flagship PGDM programs). CMAT, MAT, ATMA are also accepted for the Executive PGDM program.
• PGDM Cutoff Trends: The cutoff percentiles have remained consistently high, reflecting the institute's status as a top-tier management school.
  • CAT / XAT: The cutoff generally stabilizes around the 90th percentile for the general category across all major PGDM programs.
  • GMAT: A score of 650+ is typically expected.
• Profile-Based Shortlisting: Candidates with exceptionally strong profiles (high academic scores and highly relevant corporate work experience) may receive interview calls at slightly lower percentiles, typically ranging between the 85th and 90th percentile.

Placement & Career Overview

IMI New Delhi maintains a strong career focus by fostering deep industry linkages and corporate readiness. The Career Development Center (CDC), often referred to as the Corporate Relations and Placement Committee, plays a pivotal role in preparing students through resume workshops, mock interviews, and skill-enhancement programs. This proactive engagement has built a robust reputation with over 175 recruiters, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for diverse professional challenges.

• Placement Percentage: 100% (for the 2024 batch).
• Average Package: INR 18.28 LPA (for the 2025 batch). (Median package typically hovers around INR 16.60 LPA).
• Highest Package: INR 40.31 LPA (for the 2025 batch).
• Top Sectors: IT/ITES/Telecom (35%), Consulting/EdTech (26%), and BFSI (24%).
• Top Recruiters: Adani Group, Bank of America, Barclays, Bosch, Gartner, ICICI Bank, and American Express.