International Management Institute (IMI) Bhubaneswar

International Management Institute (IMI) Bhubaneswar was established in 2011 and is a private autonomous institution. It is located in Gothapatna, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and spans an area of 16 acres with modern infrastructure.

Accreditations

• AICTE approved
• NBA accredited
• SAQS accredited

Programs Offered

• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Banking & Financial Services)
• Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
• Executive PGDM (EPGDM)
• Certificate courses and Management Development Programs (MDPs) for working professionals

Admission Process for 2025

Admissions for the PGDM programs are based on scores from CAT, XAT, GMAT, or CMAT, followed by Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The important dates for admissions for 2025 are as follows:

• CAT 2024 Results: January 2025
• Application Deadline: March 2025
• Group Discussion/Personal Interview Rounds: March-April 2025
• Final Merit List Release: April-May 2025
• Programme Commencement: June-July 2025

Application Process

To apply for IMI Bhubaneswar in 2025, candidates must:

• Register on the IMI Bhubaneswar admission portal
• Complete academic and personal information
• Select preferred programme and indicate test scores (CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT)
• Upload required documents
• Pay the application fee online
• Submit the application form

Expected Cutoff for 2025

The anticipated cutoff for IMI Bhubaneswar for 2025 is as follows:

PGDM (General):

• CAT/XAT: 70–75 percentile
• CMAT: 80–85 percentile

PGDM in Banking & Financial Services:

• CAT/XAT: 65–70 percentile
• CMAT: 75–80 percentile

Placement Support

IMI Bhubaneswar provides dedicated placement support, with a Career Services Office that focuses on student grooming and industry interactions. The expected placement statistics for 2025 include:

• Highest Package: ₹20+ Lakhs per Annum (LPA)
• Average Package (PGDM): ₹10–12 LPA
• Median Package: ₹9.5 LPA
• Top Recruiters: Deloitte, PwC, EY, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, L&T, KPMG

Infrastructure

The IMI Bhubaneswar campus is equipped with:

• Smart classrooms and auditoriums
• Modern hostel and mess facilities
• State-of-the-art library and resource center
• Seminar halls and video conferencing rooms
• Cafeteria, gym, and sports facilities

Scholarships

IMI Bhubaneswar offers several scholarships to support students, including:

• Merit-based Scholarships based on entrance exam scores
• Need-based Financial Aid for students from economically weaker backgrounds
• Scholarships for Girl Students
• Scholarships for Reserved Categories (SC/ST/EWS/OBC)
• Corporate and Alumni-sponsored Scholarships

Online Learning Opportunities

In addition to its on-campus programs, IMI Bhubaneswar offers online and executive learning initiatives, including:

• Certificate Program in Business Analytics
• Online PGDM for Working Professionals
• Executive Programme in Leadership & Strategy
• Short-term Management Development Programs (MDPs)