IMS Ghaziabad Admission 2025: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

Maimil Maiti

Updated on - Oct 4, 2024

IMS Ghaziabad admission 2025 will commence for PG courses after the CAT 2024 and XAT 2025 examinations. The registration for XAT 2025 is ongoing and the last date to apply is November 30, 2024. The CAT 2024 examination will be conducted on November 24, 2024, and the XAT 2025 exam is on January 05, 2025.

PGDM is the two-year flagship program of IMS Ghaziabad, offered in specialisations like Marketing, Financial, HR, Operations and Business Analytics. The IMS Ghaziabad eligibility criteria for the PGDM and FPM courses are based on a valid CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC NET, UGC JRF, and UGC JRF, counseling, work experience, group discussions and personal interviews.

Interested students can visit the official website of IMS Ghaziabad to learn more. Elaborated below is more information on the IMS Ghaziabad admission 2025, including the eligibility criteria, selection process, fee details, and admission dates.

Table of Contents

• IMS Ghaziabad Admission: Important Dates
• IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Admission 2025
• IMS Ghaziabad FPM Admission 2025
• IMS Ghaziabad Entrance Exam
• IMS Ghaziabad Admission Helpline

IMS Ghaziabad Admission: Important Dates

Those aiming to secure the IMS Ghaziabad admission 2025 must be aware of all the important dates. Check the following table for more details.

IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Admission 2025

IMS Ghaziabad offers its flagship 2-year full-time PGDM program which the AICTE approved. Candidates must meet the IMS Ghaziabad admission criteria and selection criteria to be shortlisted by the institute.

The table below provides more information on the Institute of Management Studies Ghaziabad admission, including the eligibility criteria, selection process, and fee details.

IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Fees 

Candidates can apply to their desired program if they satisfy the eligibility and selection criteria. Once the applicants are selected, they must pay the fees according to the IMS Ghaziabad fee structure.

More details are listed below.

• The IMS Ghaziabad fees structure includes the tuition fees, caution deposits, alongside the fee for library, internet, accommodation, course materials, service charges, and alumni activity fees.
• The total PGDM program fees for 2 years is INR 9.5 Lakhs. Displayed in the table below are more details about the fees structure that is followed after the IMS Ghaziabad admission.

• The caution fee for the hostel is INR 5000 and the hostel fee is INR 1.4 Lakhs, bringing the total to INR 1.45 Lakhs for two years.

IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to IMS Ghaziabad PGDM program must fulfil the following requirements.

• The IMS Ghaziabad eligibility criteria for the PGDM course states that students must get a minimum aggregate of 50% in their graduation from a recognised university in a relevant field.
• Students having work experience post graduation are also eligible for the course.
• Freshers appearing for their final examination of their UG degree are also eligible to apply, provided the IMS Ghaziabad eligibility criteria are fulfilled.
• For last year undergraduate students, the results must be submitted before November 30, year of admission.

IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Selection Criteria

The complete selection process for PGDM at IMS Ghaziabad is explained below:

• The selection criteria for the PGDM program involves students appearing for the CAT, XAT, CMAT and MAT examinations.
• After being selected on the basis of all India management scores, the selection process is followed by a group dicussion and personal interview and then releasing a merit list of selected candidates offered admission. 

IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Admission Process 2025

Mentioned below are the details of the IMS Ghaziabad admission process for the Post Graduate Diploma in Management.

Step 1: Register and appear for the CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT examination

• The IMS Ghaziabad admission process begins with the CAT, MAT, XAT and CMAT registration process. 
• Students must note that the institute releases the IMS Ghaziabad PGDM application form for admissions on its official website.

Step 2: Shortlisting for the Personal Interview (PI) Process

Students must note that after students are selected for their CAT / CMAT / MAT / XAT scores, a written ability test followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview (PI) Process is conducted.

Selection Criteria for shortlisting for the PI process

Candidates who applied for admission to the IMS Ghaziabad PGDM program and appeared for the CAT examination are shortlisted if they pass the eligibility and selection criteria. 

To be eligible for the PI process,the IMS Ghaziabad Cutoff for various management examinations is considered. Tabulated below are the IMS Ghaziabad cutoff 2023 which was considered for previous year’s admission process.

Step 3: Merit List Preparation

Before the merit list is prepared or released, students are awarded a composite based on their entrance exam scores, academic profile, GDPI scores and diversity.  Refer to the more details on the particulars that are considered before awarding the composite score.

Step 4: Offer Acceptance

Students need to accept the admission offer for the PGDM course at IMS Ghaziabad on or before the deadline. Students must note that once selected, they have to pay the 1st fee instalment within 15 days of application acceptance in order to reserve the seat.

IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Application Process 2025

Candidates seeking IMS Ghaziabad course admissions can apply online through the institute’s official website. Interested candidates can access the Institute of Management Studies Ghaziabad application form on the official portal. 

The stepwise Institute of Management Studies Ghaziabad admission process to complete the IMS Ghaziabad application form is listed below.

• Step 1: Visit the official IMS Ghaziabad admission page.
• Step 2: Find the IMS Ghaziabad 'Apply Online' option on the admission page. You will be redirected to another page.
• Step 3: Register yourself with all the necessary details on the form.
• Step 4: Log in using the student ID and password.
• Step 5: Fill out the IMS Ghaziabad application form.
• Step 5: Submit the required documents.
• Step 6: Pay the application fee of INR 1100 for the desired course. Pay through online transfer/ Demand Draft / Pay order drawn on any nationalised bank in favour of IMS Ghaziabad payable at Delhi.
• Step 7: Take photocopies of the IMS Ghaziabad application form for future procedures.

Documents Required for PGDM Application Process 2025

Refer to the list below for the documents that students need to submit during the IMS Ghaziabad admission process:

• Class 10th mark sheet
• Class 12th mark sheet
• Graduation certificate
• Valid Entrance Test scorecard
• Scanned photograph and signature
• Photo ID proof
• Proof of address
• Work experience certificate
• Recommendation letter (if any)
• Statement of Purpose (if required)
• Caste certificate (For reserved categories)
• Disability certificate (If applicable)

IMS Ghaziabad FPM Admission 2025

Institute of Management Studies Ghaziabad admission is also offered for Fellow Program in Management (FPM). It is a full-time, 4-year doctoral program curated for students, academicians, and working executives interested in undertaking rigorous research.

Some of the areas of specialisation for FPM include General Management, Marketing Management, Production and Operations Management, Financial Management, Human Resources and Organisational Behaviour, Business Analytics and Information Technology.

IMS Ghaziabad FPM Eligibility Criteria

The IMS Ghaziabad eligibility criteria for the FPM admission is elaborated below.

• Candidates must hold a BE/B.Tech graduation degree with a minimum of 60% marks and minimum 2 years of work experience. SC/ST students get a relaxation of 10% and need to score only 50% to get IMS Ghaziabad admission 2025.
• Furthermore, students with a bachelor’s degree (minimum of 3 years) with 60% followed by a master’s degree in any field with at least 55% marks are also eligible for admission. The eligibility criteria for SC/ST students is 50%.
• Alternatively, candidates who have completed a 5-year integrated master’s degree in any field with 55% minimum marks (50% for SC/ST students) move onto the IMS Ghaziabad admission process if selected.
• Lastly, students must note that a professional degree in CA, ICWA or CS are also considered for the admission to the FPM courses. General category students require a minimum of 55% and SC/ST students require 50%.

IMS Ghaziabad FPM Selection Criteria 

Students can get selected for the FPM course in three ways. The IMS Ghaziabad selection criteria for the FPM admission is given below.

• The first way is for candidates to get valid scores in all India examinations like CAT, GMAT, GRE, or GATE. Students must note that the scores must not be older than 2 years than the year of admission.
• The second route involves UGC NET, UGC JRF, or UGC SET scores for selection. However, the examination scores must not be older than 5 years from the year of admission.
• The final way of selection of FPM course during IMS Ghaziabad admission 2025 is selection by RAT (Research Aptitude Test) which is conducted by the institute.
• The selection process also involves a personal interview, post which students are selected based on their overall composite score.

IMS Ghaziabad FPM Application Process 2025

Candidates seeking IMS Ghaziabad admission to FPM course can apply online through the institute’s official website. The process for admission is listed below.

• Step 1: Procurement of Form-

For applying for the doctorate FPM course, students must fill the IMS Ghaziabad application form online on or before the submission deadline. An amount of INR 5100 needs to be paid for the form.

• Step 2: Submission of Documents-

Once the IMS Ghaziabad application form is filled, students must submit the required documents which include,

• • An Attested copy of the NET, JRF or CAT scores (not older than 5 years)
  • The marksheets and certificates of class 10th, 12th, Graduation, and Masters
  • Aadhar Card for verification
  • And a Research Proposal of minimum 1000 words

• Step 3: Submission of Form

Students can submit the form online in the link provided above or they can submit it offline at the IMS Ghaziabad campus.

IMS Ghaziabad Entrance Exam

Candidates must appear for the following IMS Ghaziabad entrance exams before applying for their respective courses. CAT, CMAT, and XAT are popular entrance exams for PGDM admission at the institute.

Tabulated below are more information about entrance exams accepted during IMS Ghaziabad admission 2025.

IMS Ghaziabad Admission Helpline

The Institute of Management Studies Ghaziabad admission contact details are listed below. Candidates can contact the number stated below for any IMS Ghaziabad admission process queries.