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IMI Delhi Admission 2027 is open for the 2027–29 batch. The institute offers three two-year, full-time PGDM programmes, with a flagship PGDM fee of ₹24.03 lakh. For the 2024–26 batch, IMI Delhi reported 100% placements, an overall average CTC of ₹18.08 LPA and a highest package of ₹68.66 LPA. The institute holds AACSB, AMBA, NBA and SAQS accreditations and features in the Financial Times global rankings. Candidates can apply by 19 December 2026. Apply Now for the 2027–29 intake.

IMI Delhi Admission 2027: Key Highlights

Programmes and seats

PGDM – 300; PGDM (HRM) – 60; PGDM (B&FS) – 60; FPM – 20

PGDM fees (2027–29)

₹24.03 lakh

Placement results (2024–26)

100% placements; average CTC ₹18.08 LPA; highest CTC ₹68.66 LPA

Accepted tests

CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT (January 2022–January 2027)

Application fee

₹2,500 + GST

Application deadline

19 December 2026

Selection

Application shortlisting, Video Assessment and Personal Interview

About IMI Delhi

Established in 1981 with support from corporates including RPG Enterprises, ITC, Nestlé, Tata Chemicals, British Oxygen and SAIL, IMI Delhi describes itself as India’s first corporate-sponsored B-school. Located in South Delhi’s Qutab Institutional Area, it is part of the IMI network with campuses in Kolkata and Bhubaneswar.

Programmes and Curriculum

IMI Delhi offers three two-year, full-time PGDM programmes recognised by AIU as equivalent to an MBA:

• PGDM: The flagship programme has 300 seats. From the 2027 admission cycle, its revised curriculum offers six career tracks: Consulting and Strategy; Finance and Capital Markets; Market Expansion and Growth; Product Management; Analytics; and Operations and Supply Chain. Students can choose from more than 100 electives, with AI integrated across courses.

• PGDM (HRM): This 60-seat programme focuses on human resource and people management. It includes a compulsory four-week NGO internship in the second year.

• PGDM (Banking and Financial Services): This 60-seat programme prepares students for banking and financial services careers, with sector-focused electives in the second year.

Each of the three PGDM programmes costs ₹24.03 lakh for 2027–29. IMI Delhi also offers an 18-month PGDM for experienced professionals and an FPM. Scholarships include Professional Impact and Academic Excellence awards; supernumerary seats follow AICTE guidelines.

IMI Delhi Placements 2026

The institute’s Final Placement Report for 2024–26 records 100% placements across the three PGDM programmes: overall average CTC ₹18.08 LPA, median ₹17.19 LPA and highest ₹68.66 LPA.

Programme

Average CTC

Highest CTC

Median CTC

PGDM

₹18.64 LPA

₹68.66 LPA

₹17.38 LPA

PGDM (HRM)

₹16.11 LPA

₹25.45 LPA

₹15.35 LPA

PGDM (B&FS)

₹17.36 LPA

₹31.69 LPA

₹15.66 LPA

Overall

₹18.08 LPA

₹68.66 LPA

₹17.19 LPA

Recruiters included Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Hindustan Unilever, Maruti Suzuki, Barclays, Shell, Deloitte and KPMG. Average CTCs were ₹28.97 LPA for the top 10% and ₹24.66 LPA for the top 25%.

Rankings and Alumni

IMI Delhi’s recent ranking highlights include a place in the Global Top 100 of the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2026 and the Global Top 69 of the FT Masters in Finance Ranking 2026. It was ranked 17th in the MBAUniverse.com B-School Ranking 2026, 15th overall and 8th among private institutions in the Business Today Best B-Schools 2025, and 40th in the NIRF Management Ranking 2025.

Its alumni network includes leaders at Amazon Web Services, Airbus Asia Pacific, Nissan Motor India and Barclays Bank.

Eligibility Criteria for 2027–29

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree of at least three years in any discipline, with 50% marks or equivalent from a recognised university. Students graduating in 2027 may apply. A valid CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT score is required; GMAT scores must be from January 2022 to January 2027. International applicants may apply with GMAT scores. These criteria cover all three PGDM programmes.

Admission and Selection Process

IMI Delhi has no fixed CAT or XAT cutoff for 2027. It considers test scores, academic record, work experience, Video Assessment and Personal Interview performance; component-wise weightages have not been published.

The application process is completed online:

Start the application on the official portal and verify the OTP.

Select IMI Delhi; Kolkata and Bhubaneswar can also be added in the same form.

Enter personal details, active contact information and addresses.

Provide academic details from Class 10 onwards and CAT, XAT or GMAT information.

Add full-time work experience after graduation, if applicable.

Accept the declaration and pay ₹2,500 plus GST.

Personal Interviews are scheduled for January 2027, admission decisions for February 2027 and programme commencement for July 2027.

Important Date

Last date to apply: 19 December 2026. Complete the IMI Delhi application before the deadline. The same application form allows candidates to select other IMI campuses as well.