International Institute of Management Studies (IIMS Pune)

No, X-GMT (Xavier General Management Aptitude Test) is an entrance exam conducted by Xavier University, Bhubaneswar (XUB) for admission to its MBA programs, including MBA in General Management and MBA in Business Analytics. IIMs and other top-tier B-schools in India typically do not accept X-GMT scores.They do accept other exams like CAT or GMAT. 

The IIMs do not release separte application form for MBA admission. The CAT exam form released every year in August doubles up as the IIM admission form. Candidate have to select the IIM campuses of their choice in the CAT application form for admission registration. Candidates get shortlisted by the IIMs or WAT-PI round as per their score and institute selection.

CAT admit card is not sent to any candidate by post. Every candidate has to download their CAT hall ticket from the IIMCAT website by using their login credentials created at the time of exam registration. The announcement of release of CAT admit card is done by the exam convening IIM about 10-15 days before the exam. The CAT admit card release date is also shared beforehand so that candidates can download their admit cards in time.

Depending on the specialisation and other variables, the cost of the MBA programme at the International Institute of Management Studies (IIMS) in Pune normally ranges from INR 6 to 8 Lacs for the duration of the course. Tuition, educational materials, and access to a range of facilities are all covered by this sum. If students choose to live on campus, additional expenses could include personal spending for books and supplies, as well as lodging fees. To assist students in managing the expense of their education, IIMS Pune also provides financial choices such as scholarships and educational loans. 

No, direct admission is not valid at IIMS Pune. Admission to all the courses at the college is entirely entrance-based. Candidates can pursue full-time PGDM courses from IIMS Pune. Candidates seeking for admission must qualify for either CAT/ XAT/ CMAT or MAH CET entrance exam with a valid score. Later on, the final admission is done as per the performance of candidates in PI round.

Yes, IIMS Pune offers good placements annually to its PGDM students. As per the latest report, 233 students of the PGDM batch 2025 received job offers at IIMS Pune. The key highlights of IIMS Pune placements for the PGDM Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

NOTE: The placement year for the packages mentioned above was not mentioned on the official website. Hence, the packages are assumed for the year 2025.