Doctorate in Management Studies 

at Institute of Management Studies BHU, Varanasi

There are total 893 seats for Ph.D in BHU ( total including IMS Management Ph.D)

Admission is through Research Entrance Test (Ret) 2021 And Direct Admission (RET- Exempted) ( NET /JRF qualified candidates are exempted from RET).

(a) Qualifying Examination: Master’s degree in Business Management (M.B.M.), Management Studies/ Management Sciences (M.M.S.), Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business Administration (M.I.B.A.), International Business (M.I.B.), M.B.A. (Agri-Business) or two year PGP/PGDM declared equivalent to Master’s Degree in Management by AIU/accredited by AICTE/UGC or First class graduate and professionally qualified Chartered Accountant/Cost and Works Accountant/Company Secretary of the concerned statutory bodies.

(b) Qualifying Marks: At least 60% in the aggregate or equivalent grade point average in the qualifying examination.

The fee for a Ph.D in Management Studies at the Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is as follows:

• For the first year: Admission fees of INR 150 and tuition fees of INR 3,750, which get total of INR 3,900 for first year.
• For the second year: Tuition fees of INR 2,670.
• For the third year: Tuition fees is INR 4,670.

Additionally, the annual fee for the Ph.D programme at the Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University is INR . 90,000 plus regular fees of INR 30,767.

It is difficult to directly compare the Ph.D programme at the Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University, with Udai Pratap College without more specific information on the programs and offerings of each institution. However, based on the information recieved from the official website and various other sources, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a well-regarded institution in Varanasi, with a NAAC 'A' grade and a ranking of 10th/70 in India in 2023. The university offers a variety of courses, including management, computer science, and commerce.

On the other hand, there is limited information available about Udai Pratap College in the digital world. Therefore, it is not possible to definitively conclude which institution is better for a Ph.D programme without more information on the specific programs, faculty, and other factors that influence the quality of education. It is recommended to visit the respective institutional websites, gather more information contacting respective college administrations, and compare the offerings before making a decision.

Yes, Institute of Management Studies (IMS) - BHU admissions are currently open for various courses. Interested students can visit the official website of the institute to start the admission process of the desired programme. Before applying for any of the courses, students are advised to go through the admission criteria of the preferred course. The process is mainly conducted online. 

The placement rate for 2025 drive has not been disclosed. The following table represents the total strength, the number of students who appeared, and the number of students placed during IMS BHU placements during seasons 2023-2025:

Institute of Management Studies, BHU eligibility criteria vary depending on the course. Students need to complete graduation from a recognised university to be eligible for the postgraduation admission at the institute. For certain courses, such as Diploma courses, students need to have prior work experience as well. To get full information about IMS BHU admission criteria, students can visit the official website of the institute.

Institute of Management Studies (IMS) BHU CAT cutoff for the general category ranges between 80-90 percentile. This year, IMS BHU CAT cutoff was 80.5 for general category students. To get all the latest information related to IMS BHU MBA cutoff, students are advised to visit the official website of the institute. Currently, the institute has relased the list of students shortlisted for GDPI rounds based on their CAT percentile and other selection parameters.

Institute of Management Studies BHU is a leading B-school in India and offer quality education to the students. The institute is recognised among the top 50 Management institutes in the NIRF ranking 2024. FMS BHU focuses on innovative teaching methods and a curriculum. The institute offers PG and PhD courses across the Management streams. IMS BHU has a dedicated placement cell. The placement cell prepares the students with case studies, real-life projects, group discussions, interactions with industry experts and alumni. 

A total of 172 MBA & MBA IB, AG students got placed during the 2025 placements. Check the complete insights of IMS BHU placements seasons 2023-2025 for MBA from the table below:

During MBA & MBA IB placements 2025, Consultant was the top profile. The following table represents the profile distribution of IMS BHU placements 2025 for MBA & MBA IB and MBA AG:

Management Trainee emerged as the top profile during the 2025 drive for MBA AB with 58% of students placed in it. Take a look at the table below illustrating the profile distribution during IMS BHU placements 2025 for MBA AG branch: