IMI Delhi PG, Doctorate Courses 2025

To ascertain which college among IMI Delhi and Jamia Millia Islamia is better for PGDM, Students should compare their specialisations, seat intake, tuition fee and cutoff. Here's the brief comparison between the two colleges for their PGDM courses basis various factors such as seat intake, tuition fee, NIRF ranking and overall rating:

NOTE: The above-mentioned information is taken from their official sources. They are still subject to change.

The overall median package for the academic year 2023-24 was INR 16.60 LPA.. PGDM and PGDM (B&FS) median package in previous year was INR 16.6 LPA as well. In addition, for the PGDM HR programme, it was INR 15 LPA. Check here the median package recorded by the top 25 percent of the batch: 

IMI Delhi is among the oldest IMIs established in Delhi. It is ranked 34th by the NIRF among the top 100 Management Institute all over India. IMI Delhi also have a 100% placements record. Over 100 companies were part of 2023 placements, which included more than 40 first-time recruiters. Students also grabbed 3 international offers. The IMI Delhi average package stood at INR 17.01 LPA. The highest and median package offered was INR 50 LPA and INR 16.33 LPA, respectively.

IMI Delhi concluded the placements for the Class of 2024 with an average package of INR 16.71 LPA.  The salary package offered during IMI Delhi placements between 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

IMI New Delhi admission is currently ongoing for various courses. Students interested in taking admission to the various PGDM programmes offered at the institute can apply for it by visiting the institute's website. Further, the last date to apply for IMI PGDM in Banking & Finance was in December. Candidates are advised to go through the eligibility and selection criteria of the institute before applying for the desired course.

IMI Delhi admission to FPM course is entrance-based. Check below the selection criteria for FPM course:

• CAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ GRE/ NET/ IMI Research Aptitude Test
• Admission interview
• Research abstract
• Past academic record
• Work experience (for part-time)

Click here to know more about IMI Delhi FPM selection criteria

Executive PGDM is an 18-month full-time General Management programme, including 12-month course work and six-month project work. There will be five trimesters of approximately three months each. The first four trimesters would be by way of classroom learning (along with industry engagement in different forms and styles) and in the last two trimester students are required to carry out an in-depth field project work in their chosen field of interest. In tandem with AICTE norms, the programme would be of 90 credit points (with 1 credit point being equivalent to 10 hours of classroom learning), with 84 credit points accruing from classroom learning and the remainder six credit points earned through project work. 

IMI New Delhi does not offer direct admissions for any of its courses. Students should appear for the entrance exam after meeting the course-specific eligibility. The Institute accepts students basis valid score in national and institute-level entrance exams. Students should appear for the personal interview rounds, if applicable. 

As per the latest placement report the average package recorded during IMI Delhi placements was INR 16.71 LPA. The institute has also released the average package for the top 10% and top 25% offers. The overall average package for the top 10% and top 25% offers was INR 25.21 LPA and INR 21.59 LPA. The table below mentions the IMI Delhi average package 2024:

According to unofficial sources, IMI Delhi alumni primarily work in the Business Development sector with a 34% share. The detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni is depicted in the below pie chart:

 

The institute has released the course-wise summer placement details for the 2023-25 batch. During PGDM summer placements 2023-25, the majority of offers were made in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance. Take a look at the table below depicting the sector-wise distribution of IMI Delhi summer placements 2023-25:

No. IMI Delhi course admissions 2024 is based on national-level entrance scores (CAT or GMAT score) only excluding FPM programme admission. In case the candidate wishes to take admission to Executive MBA at International Management Institute, you must appear and clear CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT  entrance exam. Similarly, for FPM at IMI Delhi, the candidate have to elihible for the last educational qualification. Hence, it's very clear that IMI Delhi admission to all of the courses is based on candidates' performance in several national-level entrance tests.

The XAT exam syllabus consists of Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge sections. The exam has one unique section - Decision Making.

The question paper will be divided into three parts:

• Part 1- Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making and Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation 
• Part 2-  Mock Keyboard Testing 
• Part 3-  General Knowledge + Essay Writing 

• Yes, IMI Delhi conducts IMI Test for shortlisting candidates for Executive PGDM course. Candidates who have not appeared for any of the accepted Management entrance exams can appear for IMI Test.
• IMI Research Aptitude Test is conducted for admission to FPM course. Aspirants who have appeared for any of the accepted Management entrance exam are exempted from appearing for the IMI Research Aptitude Test.

IMI Delhi cutoff 2024 to MBA course is based on CAT cutoff. Candidates seeking admission to IMI Delhi must appear for CAT and also meet the CAT cutoff for the PGDM. As per the IMI Delhi cutoff for the previous years, CAT cutoff for the General category candidates has remained 90 Percentile. Tabulated below is IMI Delhi cutoff for past three years:  

IMI New Delhi provides several scholarship and fee waiver schemes for students pursuing FPM programme. Some of the schemes are listed below:

Tuition fee: 100% waiver of fee throughout the duration of programme

Learning Resource fee: 100% waiver throughout the duration of programme

Conference Support: Cummulative grant of INR 1.2 Lacs for presenting research papers in domestic and international conferences

IMI Delhi offers five courses at PG and doctoral levels, including PGDM, Executive PGDM, FPM, etc. in the Management stream. PGDM is offered in various specialisations, including General, Human Resources Management and Banking & Financial Services. IMI Delhi accepts national-level entrance exams like CAT, GMAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, XAT, etc. for providing admission. Candidates after completing graduation can apply for PGDM and EPGDM course. Master's is required to apply for FPM programme. 

• A pass in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline as recognised by AIU with at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA is required to apply for EPGDM course.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline as recognised by their respective resident countries' appropriate agencies with a minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA in the course can also apply.
• A minimum of three years of post-qualification experience as an executive or a self-employed professional is also required.

Click here to know more about the IMI Delhi EPGDM eligibility