Chennai

Yes, the XIME Chennai admission portal is accepting admissions for the PGDM course in the academic year 2026. The CAT 2025 results have been announced for PGDM 2026 admissions. The XAT results are expected to be announced soon.

Go to the admission portal of XIME Chennai to apply for the PGDM admissions.

No, candidates do not need a Bachelor level business degree to be eligible for PGDM courses at XIME Chennai. Any candidate who has cleared an UG-level degree is eligible to apply for PGDM admissions as long as they passed with a minimum aggregate of 50%.

The discipline or field of the UG-level course does not matter.

XIME Chennai does not offer a tradiational MBA course. Instead, the institute offers a PGDM course that is equivalent to a standard MBA course. Just like a standard MBA course, the PGDM duration at XIME Chennai is also two years and the syllabus is relatively similar to a standard MBA course.

IIM Trichy - Chennai Campus may accept applications of candidates who are not currently employed. However, it depends totally upon the eligibility requirements of the institute. Candidates can check with the admission office for details.

Candidates are allowed to take a break with approval of PGPBM committee of IIM Trichy Chennai campus under exceptional circumstances. As per official sources, it is still important to complete the course within 5 years from the date of admission to gain the PG degree.

The working professionals often find themselves in the dilemma of pursuing a PG course. IIM Trichy - Chennai MBA course allow candidates to pursue PG degree with flexible studying structure. The classes are conducted on weekends by the faculty of IIM Trichy. To compare preferred colleges, the below parameters can be taken into consideration:

• Fee
• Placements package
• Ranking
• Faculty
• Location, etc.

IIM Trichy - Chennai Campus MBA/ PGPBM selection is based on performance in the aptitude test and interview round. Candidates have to visit the campus to participate in the selection rounds. Besides, the candidates course eligibility criteria must be met. 

IIM Trichy - Chennai Campus PGPBM 2026-28 batch classes will commence from Apr 18, 2026. Amission schedule is available on the official website. The immersion week teaching at the Chennai campus will take place from May 4 to May 7.

Indian Institute of Management Trichy - Chennai Campus will conduct aptitude test and interview on Mar 7, 2026 and Mar 8, 2026. Candidates with valid admit cards can participate in the selection rounds. Admission is done on tne basis of performance in these rounds. These dates are as per schedule available on the official website.

The application form for the PG course was released on Oct 1. IIM Trichy - Chennai Campus PGPBM application deadline is Jan 31, 2026. Candidates need to submit applications before end date to apply successfully.