

For 2025-26, admission in PGDM and Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is done on a merit basis. In the case of PGDM, Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% in the case of SC/ST/DA) and a valid score of entrance exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, CUET, CMAT, or GMAT. The final selection of the candidate is based on academic profile, test scores, and prior work experience, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal interview (PI). Applications are to be done online or at the institute with an application fee of INR 1,000 (INR 500 SC/ST/DA).
In the case of FPM, the candidate needs a postgraduate degree or professional assessment with at least a 60% score, a valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/NET score and a 5,000-word research synopsis. It is selected on the basis of the academic record, test score, level of presentation and performance of the interview.
Application is open to undergo 2-year full-time residential PGDM (2025-27 batch) equivalent to MBA, which is approved by AICTE, Accredited by NBA, and Recognised by AIU. A bachelor's degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/DA). Valid exam scores are CAT 2024, XAT 2025, MAT (starting August 2024), ATMA 2025, CMAT 2025, CUET 2025 and GMAT. Final selection is based on test scores, academic record, and work experience, followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
Other programmes include the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), which is a full-time residential doctoral-level program approved by AICTE, which requires the candidate to have a valid score in CAT, GMAT, GRE, or NET, besides submitting a 5,000-word synopsis of a research project and a presentation before the selection committee. The shortlist involves test score, academic background, work experience and quality of the presentation; in the short final list, the candidates come to campus and have a research proposal presentation and PI (typically in April or May).
Date | Events |
Last Date for submission of the application form | 31st July 2025 |
MAT Exam Registration Last Date | 22 September 2025 |
MAT Exam Admit Card | 25 September 2025 |
MAT Exam Date | 28 Septeber 2025 |
MAT Exam Result | October 2025 |
CIMP, has disclosed the eligibility criteria for PGDM, PGDM-IEV, FPM, and EFPM courses. For PGDM, eligible candidates must have a bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% in the case of SC/ST/DA). Bachelor's degree requirement on PGDM-IEV also mandates the have one must have completed by 31 August, 2025 and must have a valid TOEFL or IELTS score with CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, or ATMA. In the case of FPM, a relevant Master's degree with 60% marks is mandatory, with temporary admissions accepted till September 30, 2025. The applicants should be holding a first-class master's degree in a relevant field and possess a minimum of five years of experience in the field
CIMP Patna has a two-year AICTE-approved PGDM (equivalent to an MBA, NBA accreditation, and AIU-recognised) course in the 2025- 27 batch. The applicants must have a bachelors degree with an aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ST/DA). Admissible scores on Entrance Exams are CAT 2024, XAT 2025, MAT (Aug 2024 onwards), ATMA 2025, CMAT 2025, CUET-PG 2025 or GMAT.
Short-listed candidates will have to appear for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Final selection is based upon the scores of the test, academic, and work experience.
For the 2025-26 academic year, admission in the ongoing FPM program. Institute has disclosed the eligibility criteria. Candidates must have a postgraduate degree (in one of the disciplines like Management, Engineering, Economics, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce or Humanities) with at least 60% marks(equivalent CGPA). Eligible candidate must have a valid score of exams like CAT/GMAT/GRE/ NET.
The candidates will also be required to provide a research synopsis and present this to the selection committee. Selection will be made on academics, test scores, quality of the research proposal, and personal interview.
For EFPM, applicants must have a master’s degree from any recognised university, with at least 60% marks. Additionally, at least five years of professional work experience in industry, academia, or corporate settings. Final admission of the candidate is based on merit and includes evaluation of SOP, academic and professional profile, and a personal interview(PI).
Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) invites applications for its various post-graduate and doctoral-level (PhD) in management programs, including PGDM, PGDM–IEV, FPM, and EFPM, for the 2025–27 academic session. Aspiring candidates can apply either online through the official website. And, upload all the required official documents. The application fee is INR 1,000 (INR 500 for SC/ST/DA) and is payable via credit/debit card, net banking, cash, or demand draft.
Step 1. Apply on the official CIMP website
Step 2. Fill in all the personal details
Step 3. Upload the scanned documents
Step 4. Pay the application fee online via Paytm, Gpay, etc.
Step 5: Submit the application form.
Step 4. For PGDM (2025–27 batch), the last date to submit the application form is 31st July 2025, by 3:00 PM.
Class 10 Mark Sheet
Class 12 Mark Sheet
Bachelor's Degree
Entrance Exam Scorecard
Postgraduate Degree (If Applicable)
Identity Proof like Aadhaar Card, Driving License, etc.
Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
Passport Size Photographs
Research Synopsis (For PhD applicants)

