IMI Delhi PGDM seats total 300 for Batch 2027-29, against 60 each in PGDM (HRM) and PGDM (B&FS). The PGDM (B&FS) recorded the highest average CTC of the three in Placement 2025.
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 |
Read about IMI Delhi PGDM HRM and IMI Delhi PGDM Banking and Financial Services PGDM (B&FS) , or compare IMI Delhi with other top MBA colleges in Delhi NCR
IMI Delhi PGDM 2027: Admission, Fees, Career Tracks and Placements (Batch 2027-29)
IMI Delhi PGDM 2027 is the two-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management of IMI Delhi, for Batch 2027-29. The IMI Delhi PGDM is the flagship programme of the institute and has 300 seats. The total IMI Delhi PGDM fees for Batch 2027-29 are Rs 24.03 lakh. The average CTC in IMI Delhi PGDM placements 2026 (Batch 2024-26) was Rs 18.08 LPA. Admission is through CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT scores. See IMI Delhi Admission 2027 for the full admission guide across all three programmes.
IMI Delhi PGDM Programme Highlights 2027
The IMI Delhi PGDM is a two-year, full-time residential programme and the flagship of IMI Delhi. From Admission 2027, the programme follows a new curriculum that IMI describes as "co-created with industry, benchmarked globally". AI is built into every course, career track and term. ESG and sustainability are integrated across the curriculum. Students choose from six career tracks and more than 100 electives. Learning is application-first, through capstone projects, Block Weeks, live cases, simulations, industry projects and data labs. Every student completes a compulsory Summer Internship Programme of 8 to 10 weeks after the first year. Students can also spend a term at one of IMI's partner B-schools through the student exchange programme, or join a short global immersion.
The IMI Delhi PGDM 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 | GMAT Jan, 2022 – Jan 2027
- 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 curriculum runs over two years and six terms of 11 to 12 weeks each. The first year builds a common foundation across the functional areas of management. Students then build depth through a career track and electives. Block Weeks in Terms 3 and 4 cover emerging skills and are taught by external faculty and industry professionals. Communication Clinics build skills in business writing, presentations, interviews and executive presence. The capstone asks each student to work a real, unstructured business problem from industry through to a recommended solution.
Stage | Key components |
|---|---|
Core courses (first year) | Marketing; Finance and Accounting; OB and HR; Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques; Information Management; Economics; Strategy and General Management |
Summer Internship Programme | Compulsory, 8 to 10 weeks, after the first year |
Block Weeks | Terms 3 and 4: emerging skills, taught by external faculty and industry professionals |
Career tracks and electives | Six career tracks; more than 100 electives, including Negotiation, Conflict Management, Making of a CEO, Emotional Intelligence and Game Theory |
Capstone | A real, unstructured business problem sourced from industry |
Skills across the programme | AI Fluency; Communication; Critical Thinking; Leadership; ESG and Sustainability |
IMI Delhi PGDM Career Tracks 2027
IMI Delhi offers six career tracks in the PGDM for Batch 2027-29. Students combine a career track with electives to create a learning path aligned to the role they want after graduation.
- Consulting and Strategy
- Finance and Capital Markets
- Market Expansion and Growth
- Product Management
- Analytics
- Operations and Supply Chain
Aspirants can apply for IMI Delhi PGDM 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 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 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.