IMI PGDM 2027-29: Apply starting October 6 for Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata
In short
- Admissions for the IMI PGDM 2027-29 batch opened on October 6, 2026, for all three campuses.
- IMI Delhi is ranked 25th in the My College Route Ranking 2026 and has fees of Rs. 23.5 lakh.
- The My College Route Best B-School Survey 2026 evaluated over 1,000 institutes across India.
- IMI Delhi's fees place it among India's 'Pricey' MBA Destinations, according to Campusutra.com data.
The International Management Institute (IMI) opened applications for its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programmes for the 2027-29 academic batch on October 6, 2026. Admissions are currently underway for its campuses located in Delhi, Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata.
IMI Delhi’s PGDM programme carries a fee of Rs. 23.5 lakh, positioning it among institutions identified as ‘Pricey’ MBA Destinations in India by Campusutra.com. The institution was ranked 25th in the My College Route Ranking 2026.
IMI Delhi’s Ranking and Fee Structure
IMI Delhi secured the 25th position in the My College Route Ranking 2026. This ranking, part of the My College Route Best B-School Survey 2026, covered over 1,000 institutes across 28 states and 8 union territories. The survey’s factual data was considered as of March 31, 2026, and involved a primary survey with more than 20 academic experts, over 5,000 students, and 15 recruiters. Out of 356 colleges that responded to factual data collection, 42 institutes were excluded for not meeting the minimum eligibility criterion of having at least three graduating batches.
The factual score for the My College Route Best B-School Survey 2026 was derived using weighted parameters: ROI / Placement Performance (50%), Faculty (15%), Teaching Pedagogy (15%), Industry Association (10%), and Intellectual Infrastructure (10%). IMI Delhi’s fees of Rs. 23.5 lakh are comparable to other private business schools accepting CAT scores, as detailed in the table below.
| Sl No | Business Schools | Location | Tuition Fees (INR in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BITSoM Mumbai | Mumbai | 28.55 |
| 2 | MICA Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad | 28.00 |
| 3 | SPJIMR Mumbai | Mumbai | 26.5 |
| 4 | MDI G Gurgaon | Gurgaon | 26 |
| 5 | XIMB Bhubaneshwar | Bhubaneswar | 24.5 |
| 6 | IMI Delhi | New Delhi | 23.5 |
| 7 | FORE School of Management | New Delhi & Gurgaon | 23.2 |
| 8 | K J Somaiya Institute of Management | Mumbai | 22 |
| 9 | GIM Goa | Goa | 21.5 |
| 10 | IMT G Ghaziabad | Ghaziabad | 21.5 |
My College Route Ranking 2026 Overview
The My College Route Best B-School Survey 2026 aimed to provide a research-led perspective on management institutions. The survey combined factual data with feedback from academic experts, students, and recruiters to create a broad-based and relevant ranking for MBA/PGDM aspirants. The inclusion of non-participating institutes was done to ensure the ranking’s comprehensiveness.
The top institutions in the My College Route Ranking 2026 include Faculty of Management Studies (FMS Delhi) at rank 1, followed by Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore). IMI Delhi’s position at rank 25 places it within the top tier of management education providers in the country, according to this survey.
| Rank | Institute Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faculty of Management Studies (FMS Delhi) | New Delhi | Delhi |
| 2 | Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) | Bengaluru | Karnataka |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 7 | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) | New Delhi | Delhi |
| 8 | Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) | Ahmedabad | Gujarat |
| 9 | Xavier School of Management (XLRI) | Jamshedpur | Jharkhand |
| 10 | SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 11 | Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay (SJMSOM – IIT Bombay) | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 12 | Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM Pune) | Pune | Maharashtra |
| 13 | Management Development Institute (MDI Gurgaon) | Gurugram | Haryana |
| 14 | Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) | Kozhikode | Kerala |
| 15 | Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) | Indore | Madhya Pradesh |
| 16 | Indian Institute of Management Shillong (IIM Shillong) | Shillong | Meghalaya |
| 17 | Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur (VGSoM – IIT Kharagpur) | Kharagpur | West Bengal |
| 18 | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT Kolkata) | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| 19 | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 20 | Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) | Pune | Maharashtra |
| 21 | Delhi School of Financial Studies (DFS) | New Delhi | Delhi |
| 22 | Delhi School of Business Economics (DBE) | New Delhi | Delhi |
| 23 | Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras (DoMS) | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 24 | Institute of Management Technology (IMT Ghaziabad) | Ghaziabad | Uttar Pradesh |
| 25 | IMI Delhi | New Delhi | Delhi |
| 26 | Mudra Institute of Communications (MICA) | Ahmedabad | Gujarat |
| 27 | Shri Ram College of Commerce – Global Business Operations (SRCC GBO) | New Delhi | Delhi |
| 28 | Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (Welingkar Bangalore) | Bengaluru | Karnataka |
| 29 | Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) | Anand | Gujarat |
| 30 | Goa Institute of Management (GIM) | Goa | Goa |
| 31 | BITS School of Management (BITSOM) | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 32 | Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 33 | Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA) | Pune | Maharashtra |
| 34 | University School of Business (USB Chandi | NA | NA |
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