The PGDM (HRM) carries the same fee as the flagship PGDM but has a smaller batch of 60 seats, and it is the only IMI Delhi programme with a compulsory NGO internship.
Parameter | PGDM | PGDM (HRM) | PGDM (B&FS) |
|---|---|---|---|
Focus | General management, with six career tracks | HR and people management | Banking and financial services |
Seats | 300 | 60 | 60 |
Total fee | Rs 23.54 lakh | Rs 23.54 lakh | Rs 23.55 lakh |
Average CTC, 2026 | Rs 18.64 LPA | Rs 16.11 LPA | Rs 17.36 LPA |
Median CTC, 2026 | Rs 17.38 LPA | Rs 15.35 LPA | Rs 15.66 LPA |
Highest CTC, 2026 | Rs 68.66 LPA | Rs 25.45 LPA | Rs 31.69 LPA |
Distinctive feature | Six career tracks; 100+ electives | Four-week NGO internship in the second year | Banking and financial services electives in the second year |
IMI Delhi PGDM HRM 2027: Human Resource Management Admission, Fees, Curriculum and Placements
IMI Delhi PGDM HRM 2027 is the two-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Human Resource Management) at IMI Delhi, for Batch 2027-29. The programme prepares HR professionals for talent and people management roles in organisations. There are 60 IMI Delhi PGDM HRM seats for the new batch. The total IMI Delhi PGDM HRM fees are Rs 24.03 lakh. The IMI Delhi PGDM HRM average salary in Placement 2026 (Batch 2024-26) was Rs 18.08 LPA. The admission rules shared by all IMI Delhi programmes are on IMI Delhi Admission 2027.
IMI Delhi PGDM HRM Programme Highlights 2027
Organisations increasingly need HR professionals who can manage talent and people, and the PGDM (HRM) at IMI Delhi is built for that need. The programme sets out to develop HR managers with the right values, perspective and competencies. It runs for two years over six terms on a residential campus. Students complete a compulsory Summer Internship Programme of 8 to 10 weeks after the first year. In the second year, every student also spends four weeks with an NGO. This internship builds an understanding of the social and economic challenges faced by deprived sections of society. For Admission 2027, IMI states that AI is embedded across every course and that ESG is integrated across its curriculum.
The IMI Delhi PGDM HRM admission process for Batch 2027-29 has three steps: apply online, complete the Video Assessment and, if shortlisted, attend the Personal Interview. Applications are open now, and the IMI Delhi last date to apply is 19 December 2026.
- Eligibility: a bachelor's degree of at least three years with 50% marks or equivalent; final-year students graduating in 2027 may apply.
- Exams accepted: CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT.
- Application fee: Rs 2500 + GST, paid online.
- Key dates: applications close on 19 December 2026, interviews are held in January 2027 and admission decisions follow in February 2027.
- Selection stages: a Video Assessment, then a Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Weightage: IMI Delhi has not published component-wise weightage; see the indicative table below.
- How to apply: through the official IMI application form link, available on this page.
The process is explained step by step on IMI Delhi Admission 2027 dates and process For other B-schools, see MBA Admissions 2027
The IMI Delhi PGDM HRM curriculum combines compulsory courses, electives and two internships. The first year covers the basics of Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and Operations. It also includes Economics, Quantitative Methods and Information Technology. The institute describes its goal as a manager with strong human resource management skills who is also a balanced professional, shaped by what industry needs. Elective courses complete the structure over the six terms.
Stage | Key components |
|---|---|
First year: compulsory courses | Marketing; Finance; Human Resources; Operations; Economics; Quantitative Methods; Information Technology |
After the first year | Summer Internship Programme, 8 to 10 weeks (compulsory) |
Second year | NGO internship, four weeks (compulsory) |
Across the programme | Compulsory and elective courses over six terms; AI embedded across every course and ESG integrated across the curriculum, as stated by IMI for 2027 |
Aspirants can apply for IMI Delhi PGDM HRM 2027 through the official IMI application form link, available on this page. The form takes six steps.
- Register with your primary details and verify the OTP to open the application form.
- Select IMI Delhi as your campus. You can add IMI Kolkata and IMI Bhubaneswar in the same application.
- Fill in your personal and contact details. Keep your email ID and mobile number active until the admission process ends.
- Enter your academic record from Class 10 onwards and your CAT, XAT or GMAT details.
- Add your full-time work experience after graduation, if any.
- Sign the declaration and pay the application fee online. One fee covers IMI Delhi and, if selected, IMI Kolkata and IMI Bhubaneswar.
To apply for IMI Delhi PGDM HRM 2027, a candidate needs a recognised bachelor's degree and a valid CAT, XAT or GMAT score.
- A bachelor's degree of at least three years, in any discipline, with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent, from a recognised university.
- Final-year students graduating in 2027 may also apply.
- A valid CAT 2026 , XAT 2027 or GMAT score. GMAT scores from tests taken between January 2022 and January 2027 are accepted.
- Foreign nationals are eligible on the basis of GMAT scores.
The IMI Delhi PGDM eligibility rules are the same for all three IMI Delhi programmes. Read more on IMI Delhi eligibility and selection process.
The IMI Delhi selection process for the PGDM HRM evaluates each applicant on academic record, test scores, work experience and performance in the Video Assessment and Personal Interview.
- Academic abilities: a consistent academic record.
- Test scores: valid CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT scores.
- Video Assessment: tests the candidate's thought process and communication skills.
- Personal Interview: shortlisted candidates from the Video Assessment are interviewed on general and business awareness, clarity of goals, attitude, people skills, communication skills, and personal, extra-curricular and professional initiatives.
- Category: the admission process is the same for all candidates, irrespective of category.
IMI Delhi offers two scholarships: the IMI Academic Excellence Scholarship and the IMI Professional Impact Scholarship. Eligibility rules and award amounts for both scholarships will be published soon. The IMI Delhi admissions FAQ also explains the AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme, which covers up to 5% of seats for students whose parents' annual income is below Rs 8 lakh. IMI Delhi has tie-ups with several banks for education loans.