IMS Ghaziabad Admissions 2026: Courses, Dates, Eligibility & Selection

Yes, direct admission is possible at IMS Ghaziabad. Candidates who don't get entry into college through the admission process can apply through IMS direct admission. IMS Ghaziabad MBA is a two-year postgraduate degree course, divided into four semesters, and offered in full-time mode. 

For MBA admission, the IMS Ghaziabad overall required cutoff percentile was 25 in CAT, 75 in CMAT, and 80 in MAT. This is based on the past few years' cutoff trends for the General AI category students.

IMS Ghaziabad accepts some of the national-level Management entrance exams for providing admission. The institute accepts CAT, XAT, MAT or CMAT score for PGDM admission. Aspirants need to secure marks equal to cutoff or above. Based on the entrance exam score, candidates can also avail scholarship as per the below criteria:

Students can check the admission process at Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad for PGDM course below:

Step 1: IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Application Process 

Interested candidates need to send the duly filled-in form to IMS Ghaziabad campus or apply online on the official website. The application fee for IMS is INR 1,100. After filling out the application form, aspirants are called for other selection rounds.

Step 2: Selection Rounds

After completing the application process, the institute will scan the scorecard of the candidates. They will consider CAT, MAT, XAT or CMAT score for providing admission followed by WAT and GDPI rounds.

Step 3: Merit List & Admission Confirmation

Selected candidates will be informed via call from the Admissions Department. A duration of one month would be provided, to the shortlisted candidates from the day of declaration of the result to submit the first installment.

Entrance exam is one of the criteria for providing admission to IMS Ghaziabad. Check below selection rounds along with their weightage for IMS PGDM admission:

IMS Ghaziabad MBA admission is based on scores of CAT, CAMT, MAT or ATMA. CAT will be held on Nov 26 2023. IMS Ghaziabad  MBA cutoff 2024 will be released after exam results are out.

The second year fee is in three parts of INR 1.5 lac each (Total INR 4.5 lac). 

• 1st is in June
• 2nd is paid in October and 
• Third is due in December.

IMS Ghaziabad accepts applications in online and offline modes. Aspirants have to submit an application fee of INR 1,100. Check the application process steps below:

1: Visit the official website of IMS.

2: Click on 'Apply Online' and register with the basic details.

3: Login to fill out the application form.

4: Pay the application fee and submit the form.

Documents required at the time of application

1. Attested copy of -CAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ ATMA scorecard

2. Class 10th, 12th and Graduation certificate and marksheet

3. Aadhaar Card

The course fee of IMS Ghaziabad PGDM programme is INR 9.5 lakh. The course is offered for a duration of two years in a full-time mode. Candidates also need to fulfil the eligibility criteria is they want admissions. The eligibility criteria for admissions is that candidate should have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate. 

PGDM first-year fee is paid in four parts as mentioned below:

• First part is INR 75,000 (registration fee).
• Second instalment is in July, which is INR 1.5 lac.
• Third part is also INR 1.5 lac, and paid in October. 
• Remaining INR 1.25 lac is paid in December. 

Institute of Management Studies Ghaziabad offers scholarships to PGDM students on the basis of merit. Candidates can check out the details regarding some of the scholarships awarded by IMS Ghaziabad:

The Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad provides Ph.D. course in various specialisations. The selection process includes academic performance + work experience + research publications + PI. Moreover, the Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad also has research collaboration with Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi.

Specialisations include 

• • • Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance
    • Marketing 4.0
    • Data Analytics in Management
    • International Business
    • Logistics & Supply Chain Management
    • Human Resource Management. 

Specialisations are chosen according to the students and their interests. Finance is a common interest among students seeking quick placements.

WAT is the Written Aptitude Test. It is a written test which is the part of selection process. Students are assessed based on quantitative aptitude, verbal aptitude and problem solving skills. It carries 10% weightage in the selection process.