IMI Delhi Admissions 2025: Courses, Eligibility, Application Process

IMI Delhi is the first corporate-sponsored business school in India. The institute offers company-sponsored and self-sponsored courses to domestic and international students. The courses at IMI Delhi are internationally recognized by AMBA, AACSB, and SAQS.

IMI Delhi offers five different PGDM programs and a Fellowship Program in Management. The full-time PGDM courses are available in General Management, Human Resources Management, Baking, and Financial Services Management. The institute also offers an online PGDM Diploma and a PGDM Program for Experienced Professionals. The FPM program is also available in full-time and part-time modes.

Admissions to IMI Delhi courses are based on candidates' academic profiles and CAT / XAT / ATMA / GMAT / CMAT / MAT scores followed by a personal interview. The total tuition fee for the flagship PGDM Program is INR 19,25,000/- for self-sponsored students and INR 34,55,276/- for company-sponsored students.

CAT 2025 registration started on 1 August, 2025, at 10:00 AM and will close on 13 September, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Admit cards will be available for download from 5 November to 30 November 2025. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled for 30 November 2025, and the results are likely to be announced in the first week of January 2026. The CAT application fee has been revised to INR 2600 for General category candidates and INR 1300 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

IMI Delhi Important Dates 2025

IMI Delhi PGDM Admissions 2025

The International Management Institute Delhi offers 3 PGDM programs including its Flagship PGDM (core) program, PGDM in Human Resources Management, and PGDM in Banking & Financial Service. The course duration is 2 years, following a trimester system, splitting the program into six trimesters. The PGDM course curriculum includes a mandatory Summer Internship Program (SIP) at the end of the first year. The PGDM in Human Resources Management program has a mandatory NGO internship as a part of the course structure.

IMI Delhi PGDM Core Specialisations:

The Flagship PGDM (Core) course has 6 specializations which are as follows:

• Marketing,

• Finance,

• Operations,

• Strategy,

• Information Systems,

• Analytics

• To be eligible for the PGDM Admissions at IMI Delhi, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum 50% score or equivalent.
• Final-year students of the graduation program can also apply for the PGDM program.
• Applicants can apply under three categories i.e., Self-sponsored candidates, Company-sponsored Candidates, and Foreign National.
• Candidates' profiles will be shortlisted on the basis of their XAT / CAT / GMAT scores and academic profiles.
• The final admissions will be based on higher cutoff marks and seats available for the program.

IMI Delhi PGDM For Experienced Professional Admissions 2025

IMI Delhi offers Post Graduate Diploma in International Management as an 18-month long full-time program. The first 12 months will be of course work and the rest 6 months will be project work. The course is specially designed for experienced professionals, along with mid-level managers. In this program, students must take up a field project work of their interest as a mandatory part.

• Candidates with 50% in their graduation degree or equivalent are eligible to apply for this program.
• A minimum of 3 years of post-graduation work experience is required.
• The foreign candidates must have a valid GMAT score. However, for Indian candidates, valid CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ CMAT scores will be acceptable.
• Candidates who haven’t appeared for any of the above-mentioned entrance exams will have to sit for IMI’s admission test. However, applicants must clear at least one of those national-level entrance exams within six months of joining this PGDM course.
• The final admission to the PGDM for Experienced Professional program will be provided on the basis of entrance exam scores, overall academic record, and personal interview performance.

IMI Delhi Online PGDM Diploma Admissions 2025

Following the online mode of learning, IMI Delhi offers an Online PGDM program with 5 electives. This course is specially designed to teach advanced learning without disturbing the professional journey. Candidates will be awarded a PGDM Diploma degree, on the completion of this program. Candidates must complete 75% and/or above attendance to obtain the degree.

PGDM Diploma Specializations:

1. Finance & Accounting;

2. Information Management;

3. Marketing;

4. Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques;

5. Organizational Management & Human Resources Management;

IMI Delhi Fellowship Admissions 2025

International Management Institute Delhi offers a fellowship Program in Management at the doctorate level. It is available in both full-time and part-time modes with 7 specializations. The annual intake for the FPM course is 20 candidates. Fellowship candidates will receive a stipend of INR 65,000/- per month.

FPM Specializations:

• Environment;

• Finance & Accounting;

• Information Management & Business Analytics;

• OB & HRM;

• Operations & Quantitative Techniques;

• Marketing;

• Strategy & General Management

• FPM Program applicants must have a master's degree with 60% aggregate marks and are eligible to apply.
• Candidates with 4 years of bachelor's degree in Engineering with 60% or 3 years of bachelor's degree along with a professional degree i.e., CA/ CFA/ CS/ ICWA with minimum 60% marks can apply.
• Part-time Fellowship applicants must also have 5 Years of Full-time Work Experience.
• Applicants must write a 1000-1500 word research abstract on the proposed research topic, along with submitting the FPM application form.
• Applicants must obtain valid marks in any one entrance examination fromCAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ CMAT / NMAT/ IMI Research Aptitude Test.
• The final selection will be done on the basis of the Research Abstract, score in the entrance exam, past academic performance evaluation, and relevant work experience.

IMI Delhi Application Process 2025

The International Management Institute, Delhi solely invites online applications. Applicants must fill out the online application within the application dates and submit it with proper documents. IMI Application forms are available on IMI Education’s official portal. Candidates can also apply from the IMI Delhi’s official website.

Applicants can follow the steps mentioned below:

• Visit the official website of IMI Delhi at https://www.imi.edu/delhi/.
• From the main menu, click on programs, and select the program you wish to join.
• From the sub-menus, click on the admission link and redirect to the admission page.
• You will see the “Apply Now” button, right after the program name. Click on it.
• The application/ registration form will appear on your screen.
• Enter the required details and submit the self-attested document.
• Verify your documents.
• Pay the application fee.
• Take a printout of the IMI Delhi Application Form 2025. It will be required at the time of joining the institute.

CAT 2025 Registration

How to Register:

• Visit the official CAT website to register online.
• Use a valid and unique email ID and mobile number to start the process.
• After registering, you’ll receive a User ID and Password to log in and fill out the application form.

Key Guidelines:

• You can complete the form in multiple sessions — your progress will be saved automatically.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the application fee. No changes are allowed after payment.
• Incorrect or incomplete forms may be rejected.
• SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload valid certificates. Category changes cannot be made after registration.
• A short correction window will be available after registration closes for a limited time only.

CAT 2025 Registration Fee

• The registration fee for CAT 2025 must be paid online only.
• Candidates can choose from SBI ePay or BillDesk payment gateways.
• The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
• The application fee is required to be paid only once, regardless of the number of IIMs or other institutions candidates are applying to.

How to Register for CAT 2025 Exam

Follow the steps below to complete CAT 2025 registration:

• Visit the Official Website
• Click on ‘New Candidate Registration.’ Begin by selecting the ‘New Registration’ option.
• Generate OTP Enter basic details to receive a One-Time Password (OTP) for verification.
• Complete Basic Registration Fill in the Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number. Ensure all details are accurate — these cannot be edited later.
• Login to Complete the Application Use the provided User ID and Password to log in and access the application form.
• Fill in Detailed Information
  • Personal Details
  • Academic Qualifications
  • Work Experience (if any)
  • Programme Preferences
  • Test City Choices
• Pay the Application Fee Choose the preferred payment gateway and complete the payment process.
• Submit & Save After making a successful payment, please submit the form and download a copy of the completed application for future reference.

IMI Delhi Application Fees 2025

Applicants will be required to pay the application fee through a Credit Card/ Debit Card/Bank Transfer. Do not send any receipt to IMI Delhi’s Admission Office in any case.

Admissions to PGDM courses are currently closed, so the application form for PGDM will not be open. Candidates can apply for full-time and part-time fellowship programs.

IMI Delhi Admission 2025 Documents Required

Copies of all these documents must be carried by students at the time of the personal interview and the joining date.

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