IIMS Pune Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria, Selection Process, Admission Process

IIMS Pune admission is open for AICTE-approved PGDM programs in General (NBA-AIU), Retail, Agri-Business Management (ABM), BFSI. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks or an equivalent CGPA from a recognized university. Candidates are also required to take entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, or MHCET. Preference is given to those who have scored 60% marks throughout their academic career.

IIMS Pune also offers a Fellow Program in Management (FPM) for candidates with a minimum of 3 years of professional work experience. IIMS Pune offers a 5% to 8% scholarship to wards of Armed Forces personnel and Ex-Servicemen.

IIMS Pune Admission 2026: Highlights

The following table presents key facts about the IIMS Pune admission 2026 process and criteria:

Particulars	Details
Name	International Institute of Management Studies
Program offered	PGDM & FPM
Admission criteria	Merit based, Entrance exams & Interview
Entrance exams	CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, MHCET, GRE or RAT
Application mode	Online

IIMS Pune PGDM Admission 2026

IIMS Pune offers specializations in PGDM, Retail Management, Agri-Business Management (ABM), and Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI). The program includes a 45-day winter internship, a 90-day summer internship, and 200 hours of live project work.

IIMS Pune PGDM Eligibility

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university. Preference is given to those with 60% marks throughout their academic record. Final-year students can also apply.

IIMS Pune PGDM Selection Criteria

Candidates should have appeared in entrance exams such as XAT, CAT, CMAT, MAT, or MHCET as part of the selection process.

IIMS Pune PGDM Weightage for Admission Process 2026

The image below shows the weightage of each component considered in the IIMS Pune PGDM admission process for 2026.

iims pune pgdm admission component wis weightage

IIMS Pune PGDM Cutoff 2024

The table below highlights the IIMS Pune CAT Cutoff along with cutoffs for other entrance exams for PGDM admission in 2024:

Exam	Cutoff
CAT	60
MAT	65
ATMA	70
CMAT	65

IIMS Pune FPM Admission 2026

IIMS Pune's Fellow Program in Management (FPM) is a doctoral program designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers in management research and academics. It focuses on original research, subject specialization like Marketing, Finance, HR, Economics, and operations.

IIMS Pune FPM Eligibility

Applicants should hold a postgraduate degree in a relevant area such as MBA or PGDM. For Executive FPM, a minimum of 3 years of work experience is required.

IIMS Pune FPM Selection Admission Process

Candidates applying for the 4-year FPM program must appear for the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) conducted by IIMS Pune.
The RAT consists of two sections. Paper 1 focuses on Research Methodology while Paper 2 covers the Subject Specific Research Area.
Those who have appeared in CAT, XAT, GRE, CMAT, or MAT within the last 5 years are exempted from RAT.
Shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for a personal interview.

IIMS Pune Application Process 2026

Below are the steps to follow for completing the admission process at IIMS Pune.

Apply online through the official website
Submit and verify all required documents
Eligible candidates receive email for personal interview
Attend two interview rounds with the admission panel
Selected candidates get a selection letter
Make the admission confirmation payment using online or other digital payment methods.
You will receive the fee receipt, admission letter, and loan letter via email.

Documents Required

Photocopies of mark sheets from Class 10, Class 12, and graduation are required.
Copy of CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or MHCET scorecard
Experience certificate, if applicable
A valid photo ID is required during admission

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans - The table below explains the refund policy for PGDM admissions at IIMS Pune, based on AICTE guidelines.

Situation	Refund Policy
Request received before commencement of the course	Full fees will be refunded after deducting a processing charge of INR 1000.
If the request is made after the course starts and the seat is filled, the fees will be refunded after deducting INR 1000 and applicable tuition and hostel charges.	Full fees will be refunded after subtracting a INR 1000 processing fee and proportionate deductions for monthly tuition and hostel rent.
If the request is made after the course begins and the seat remains vacant, no refund will be provided.	No Refund. Only the security deposit, if applicable, will be returned.

Ans - For any IIMS Pune admission queries, you can reach out to the Admissions Team, which includes:

Dr. Nishant Ranjan
Dr. Shekhar Verma
Prof. Rahman Khan
Prof. Israr Ahmed
You can email them at: [email protected]

Ans - The table below shows the intake capacity for each PGDM program at IIMS Pune:

Program	Number of Seats
PGDM	180
PGDM Retail	60
PGDM ABM	60
PGDM BFSI	60

Ans - The application form fees for the PGDM program at IIMS Pune are INR 1400.

Ans - The table below shows the detailed IIMS Pune admission fee structure for the PGDM programs for the full two-year duration.

Particulars	PGDM	PGDM Retail & BFSI	PGDM ABM
First Installment	INR 96,300	INR 90,000	INR 90,000
Second Installment	INR 3.85 Lakhs	INR 3.60 Lakhs	INR 3.60 Lakhs
Third Installment	INR 1.80 Lakhs	INR 1.80 Lakhs	INR 1.80 Lakhs
Fourth Installment	INR 1.80 Lakhs	INR 1.80 Lakhs	INR 1.80 Lakhs
Fifth Installment	INR 1.21 Lakhs	INR 9,000	INR 4,200
Total 2 Years Fees	INR 9.63 Lakhs	INR 9 Lakhs	INR 8.52 Lakhs