IMT Hyderabad Admission 2026 : Eligibility, Date & Selection Criteria

For admission to the PGDM program at IMT Hyderabad in 2026, candidates must appear for entrance exams like CAT, XAT, GMAT, or CMA. Only those who qualify in any of these exams will be considered for admission. The CAT 2025 registration will start on 2 August 2025 and is expected to close in September 2025. CAT 2025 is expected to be held on 30 November 2025.  IMT Hyderabad admission process is likely to begin in March 2026 (Tentative), and the last date to submit the application form is May 2026 (Tentative) for admission to the Fellow Program in Management. 

IMT Hyderabad latest Updates

• The admission process for the PGDM program at IMT Hyderabad for the 2026–28 batch is now open. Aspiring students can submit the application form before the expected deadline of 15 November 2025. Source

• Applications can be filled out and submitted online through the official website to secure a chance for admission.

IMT Hyderabad Admission Important Dates

IMT Hyderabad Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the IMT Hyderabad courses, students must meet the basic eligibility criteria set by the institute. Here’s an overview: For the PGDM program, applicants should have completed a three-year bachelor’s degree in any field with at least 50% marks from a recognised university. Students who are in their final year of graduation can also apply, but candidates must submit their final mark sheets and certificates later. 

For the Fellow Program in Management (FPM), candidates must have a master’s degree or an equivalent qualification with at least 60% marks. Alternatively, they can apply if they have completed a five-year integrated master’s program with the same minimum marks or hold professional qualifications like CA, CMA, or CS along with a graduate degree. Applicants must also submit valid scores from exams like CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, or be qualified through UGC NET.

IMT Hyderabad admission will start for its PGDM courses for the 2026 session soon. Students who want to apply need to qualify for any of the entrance exams, such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, or CMA. Only those with valid scores from these exams will be considered for admission. The PGDM programs are open to candidates who have finished a three-year bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with 50% marks. Final-year students can also apply, but they must upload their final results later. If the documents are not submitted within the given time, their admission will not be accepted. Applicants using GMAT scores must make sure the official score report is sent to IMT Hyderabad; otherwise, their application will stay on hold.

The total fee for each PGDM course is INR 15,00,000. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website before the application deadline.

IMT Hyderabad Fellow Program Admission 2026

IMT Hyderabad admission is expected to open for the Fellow Program in Management (FPM) in March 2026, and the application process will be closed in May 2026. This is a four-year full-time program meant for those who want to do research in the field of management.

Candidates should have a postgraduate degree with at least 60% marks to be eligible. Those who have completed a five-year integrated master’s course with the same marks can also apply. Applicants who hold a graduate degree along with professional qualifications like CA, CMA, or CS are also eligible. In addition to educational qualifications, candidates must also have a valid score from exams such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE, or GATE. Students who have cleared the UGC NET exam can also apply for this program. Also explore PGDM colleges in hyderabad.

IMT Hyderabad provides short-term executive programs for working professionals who want to improve their skills in different areas. Some of the popular courses include the Future Leader Program and certificate programs in fields like Data Science and AI, Financial Technologies, Sales and Marketing, Digital Marketing, Compensation Management, and AI & Machine Learning. These programs also enhance career development and future IMT Hyderabad placement opportunities for participants. These programs usually run for 3 to 6 months and are mainly held on weekends to suit busy schedules. The course fees range from INR 45,000 to INR 1,20,000, plus taxes. Admissions are currently open for these executive programs.

IMT Hyderabad Application Form 2026

The application form for IMT Hyderabad will be available on the official website of the institute. Candidates who wish to apply for PGDM, FPM, or executive programs must fill out the online form by entering their personal, academic, and entrance exam details. Check if you are eligible before taking the next step. Applicants should also upload the required documents and pay the application fee as mentioned in the instructions. Make sure to complete and submit the form before the deadline to avoid any issues during the IMT Hyderabad admission process.

Steps to apply

• Step 1: Fill out the Online Application Form

• Step 2: Pay INR 3500 to successfully submit your form 

• Step 3: Upload required documents  

• Step 4: Attend the face-to-face interview at the institute

• Step 5: Wait for the evaluation and final selection process

• Step 6: Check the official website for the result announcement

Required Documents   

1. Class 10 Marksheet 

2. Class 12 Mark sheet 

3. Graduation Degree or Marksheet

4. Aadhar card as ID proof

5. Recent passport-size photos

6. Scorecard of the entrance exam (CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMA etc.)

Explore other IMT campuses also: IMT Ghaziabad, IMT Nagpur.