CIMP offers a two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), approved by AICTE, accredited by NBA, and recognised by AIU as equivalent to MBA. The residential two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) prepare students for the corporate sector. The programme is designed to enhance the problem solving and decision-making capabilities of the participants. The programme intends to create managers with socially desirable values.
PGDM programme at CIMP offers a pool of specializations in the second year in various functional areas of management such as marketing, finance, human resources, operations, and information technology (IT). A student can distribute his/her choice of electives across one or more of the functional areas, subject to completion of the minimum number of credits required for the award of PGDM.
CIMP PGDM Admission 2026 Process
Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna invites applications from eligible candidates appearing for CAT 2025, XAT 2026, MAT (AUG 2025 & onwards), ATMA 2026, CUET2026, GMAT, and CMAT 2026 to two-year full-time residential Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) for the academic session 2026-28.
- Cost of an Application Form is Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 500/- for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Differently Abled (DA)* candidates).
- Application forms and Admission Brochure can be obtained from the Institute on all working days from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Application forms and Admission Brochure can be downloaded from our website www.cimp.ac.in. Candidates may submit the Application Form at the CIMP counter by hand or by post.
- Applicants can also apply online on our website (www.cimp.ac.in) along with online payment of the application fee. Convenience charges will be applicable in case of online payment. The application fee can be paid through Cash or Credit Card/ Debit Card/Bank Transfer through the designated payment gateway.
- Payment can also be made by Demand Draft, drawn in favour of Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna, payable at Patna, giving CIMP Application Registration number on the reverse of the Demand Draft. In the absence of the above information, the application will be treated as incomplete and liable to be rejected. All payments by Demand Draft are to be sent to CIMP.
- Applications complete in all respects, including application fees, should be submitted directly / online mode. Incomplete forms are liable to be rejected summarily
PGDM Curriculum and Courses at CIMP are developed by committees consisting of reputed academicians from premier institutes like IITs and IIMs, and teaching materials used in the courses are sourced from Harvard Business School, IIM Ahmedabad, and other leading national and international B-Schools.
During the first year of the PGDM programme, students learn basic concepts in the areas of Business Communication, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Systems, Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, and Operations & Quantitative Techniques. These core courses help the students to build a sound foundation in various functional areas.
PGDM programme at CIMP offers a pool of specializations in the second year in various functional areas of management such as marketing, finance, human resources, operations, and information technology (IT). A student can distribute his/her choice of electives across one or more of the functional areas, subject to completion of the minimum number of credits required for the award of PGDM.
Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna Applications for PGDM Admission 2026 are open. Apply Now. The step-by-step process to apply online for CIMP Patna Admission 2026 is given below:
- Cost of an Application Form is Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 500/- for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Differently Abled (DA) candidates.
- Applicants can apply online on institute website Apply Now.
- Alternatively, application form and admission brochure can be obtained from the Institute or downloaded from website
- Candidate should carefully fill in the details in the application form
- Candidates may submit the Application Form Online or at the CIMP counter by hand or send the Application Form by post along with payment of the application fee.
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a University/ Institution recognized UGC or equivalent bodies with a minimum score of 50%
CIMP PGDM Selection Process Admission to the PGDM programme is through the Common Admission Test (CAT 2025), Xavier Aptitude Test ( XAT 2026), Management Aptitude Test (MAT AUG 2025 & onwards), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and Common Management Admission Test (CMAT 2026). Selection of the candidates for admission to the 2026-28 batch will be a three-step process:
- Shortlisting of the candidates will be done on the basis of Test scores (CAT 2025, XAT 2026, MAT AUG 2025 & onwards, ATMA 2026, CUET 2026, GMAT and CMAT 2026) and criteria like the previous academic record and relevant work experience.
- Shortlisted candidates would be called to attend Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI) during March 2026 (tentatively). Applicants will be informed about the GD / PI schedule through emails/phone.
- The final merit list would be prepared after considering weighted scores of various components like the Academic record, Test score, Work experience, and Performance in Group Discussion & Personal Interview. Final offer of admission would be declared in the third week of April 2026. Candidates will be notified by courier/speed post/registered post/e-mails.
The candidates shall be shortlisted on the basis of the overall rank computed taking into account of the following components:
Sponsored by Department of Industries, Govt. of Bihar: For General and OBC Category - 80% of course fees will be borne by BSFT (Bihar Startup Fund Trust) and 20% of course fees will be borne by the students. For SC/ST/Women/Differently Abled/Special Category - 90% of course fees will be borne by BSFT and 10% of course fees will be borne by the students.
CIMP Scholarship to candidates taking admission with CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT scores
Percentile | CAT / XAT | CMAT / MAT |
|---|---|---|
> 80 | Rs. 1,50,000/- | Rs. 1,00,000/- |
70 - 80 | Rs. 1,00,000/- | Rs. 50,000/- |