IIM Udaipur DEM 2027 admissions open: apply for Cycle 1 by November 23

In short

IIM Udaipur has opened admissions for its One-Year MBA in Digital Enterprise Management (DEM) 2027.
Cycle 1 applications for the DEM programme close on November 23, 2026, with results announced on December 22, 2026.
The full-time residential MBA programme is designed for mid-career professionals with a minimum of three years of full-time work experience.
Candidates must register online at dem.iimu.ac.in and upload a valid CAT, GMAT, or GRE score.
The total programme cost for the DEM 2027 batch is Rs 24,41,353, including tuition and hostel fees.

The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIM Udaipur) has initiated the admission process for its One-Year MBA in Digital Enterprise Management (DEM) for the 2027 academic batch. Interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official admissions portal, dem.iimu.ac.in.

The DEM programme is a full-time residential MBA specifically tailored for mid-career professionals with a minimum of three years of full-time work experience in technology and digital roles. The institute has scheduled three application cycles for the 2027 batch, with the first cycle’s application window closing on November 23, 2026.

Application Process and Key Dates

The application process for the IIM Udaipur One-Year MBA in Digital Enterprise Management (DEM) 2027 is entirely online. Prospective candidates are required to complete registration on the official DEM admissions portal and upload a valid test score from either CAT, GMAT, or GRE. Academic certificates and proof of work experience must also be kept ready for submission.

The admission process is structured across three cycles, with specific deadlines for application submission and result announcements. The final admission cutoff for all cycles is set for March 15, 2027. IIM Udaipur will also host an official information webinar on November 15, 2026, to provide further details about the programme.

Cycle	Application Opens	Application Closes	Result Date
Cycle 1	October 14, 2026	November 23, 2026	December 22, 2026
Cycle 2	November 24, 2026	January 11, 2027	January 31, 2027
Cycle 3	January 12, 2027	January 31, 2027	February 17, 2027

Programme Structure and Fees

The DEM programme is positioned as India’s first One-Year MBA focused on digital enterprise management. Its curriculum spans four academic terms, covering areas such as digital strategy, data analytics, and AI-led business leadership. The programme generally commences in April of the first year and concludes in March of the following year, with the 2024 batch proposed to start on April 8, 2024.

The total programme cost for the IIM Udaipur MBA DEM 2027 is Rs 24,41,353. This includes tuition fees, hostel fees for executive rooms, and infrastructure fees. A non-refundable commitment fee of Rs 1,00,000 is due at the time of admission. The remaining balance is divided into three installments, with the first installment including a refundable caution deposit of Rs 30,000.

Fee Head	Amount (Rs)
Tuition Fees	22,00,000
Hostel Fees (Executive Rooms)	1,99,353
Infrastructure Fees	12,000
Total Programme Cost	24,41,353

Programme Focus and Outcomes

The IIM Udaipur MBA-DEM programme is designed for professionals aiming to lead digital transformation across various sectors. The curriculum is grounded in analytics, innovation, and emerging technologies, providing insights into core management fundamentals, data analytics, and digital industry practices. It prepares students to solve business problems through practical projects and to become digital-ready leaders.

Faculty members for the DEM programme are described as highly experienced professionals. The programme nurtures professionals and entrepreneurs through intensive learning, real-world scenarios, and interactions with industry leaders. For the inaugural batch of IIMU-DEM, 40 percent of students received an average package of Rs 20.6 lakhs per annum. Roles offered in previous batches included Digital Experience, Digital Transformation, and Business Analyst.

IIM Udaipur’s Recognition and Other Offerings

IIM Udaipur was established in 2011 and has received accreditation from AACSB within eight years of its establishment. It is approved by AICTE and its PGDM is recognized by AIU as equivalent to an MBA. The institute ranks 4th in India according to the UT Dallas methodology, following ISB, IIM Ahmedabad, and IIM Bangalore. It has also featured in the Financial Times Global MIM Ranking 2024 and the QS Global MIM Ranking 2025, placing it among the top six IIMs.

In addition to the DEM programme, IIM Udaipur also offers a One-Year Full-Time MBA in Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM). Both programmes are supported by Advisory Boards of the Centres of Excellence in Global Supply Chain Management and Digital Enterprise, which include seasoned business leaders from companies such as Accenture, Flipkart, IBM, and Deloitte. These programmes have historically received positive placement responses from the industry, with top companies actively recruiting students.

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