IMI Bhubaneswar PGDM Program
The 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (AICTE approved) is designed to prepare students for careers in industry, across functional areas. The programme equips students with strong conceptual skills to manage businesses in an integrated manner.

The emphasis is on developing a holistic manager with a vision to take on the challenges of the future.

IMI Bhubaneswar PGDM Objectives

• To build awareness about the socio-economic environment, both domestic and international, and its implications for businesses
• To hone analytical and problem-solving skills using modern-day managerial tools to enhance decision-making capabilities
• To impart state-of-the-art skills and knowledge in functional areas of management with the objective of preparing students for cross-functional roles in industry
• To integrate strong values and a positive attitude in students to be receptive to societal concerns and ethical conduct

Why IMI Bhubaneswar

• India’s first industry-sponsored B-School
• 100 % Placement Since Inception
• Distinguished Alumni
• AICTE granted Graded Autonomy
• Focus on quality research
• Centre of Excellence for Innovation and Management with Grant Thornton Bharat LLP Contemporary Curriculum

IMI Bhubaneswar Curriculum for the PGDM Programme is spread over six trimesters, each trimester being 11–12 weeks. The first three trimesters are essentially devoted to foundation courses across core areas of management. Based on the feedback of all the stakeholders, these courses are aimed at providing the student a conceptual understanding of the functional areas such as:

• Basic areas, e.g., Economics and Organizational Behavior
• Techniques, e.g., Statistics and Research Methods
• Functional areas, e.g., Marketing and Finance
• Integrative areas, e.g., Strategy and International Business
• Technology, e.g., Management Information Systems
• Emerging areas, e.g., Business Analytics and Social Media Analytics

IMI Bhubaneswar Curriculum: Core Courses

• Business Analytics
• Business Communication Skills I & II
• Business Mathematics
• Business Statistics
• Cost & Management Accounting
• Corporate Ethics
• Governance & Business Ethics
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Financial Accounting & Analysis
• Financial Management I & II
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology for Decision Making
• Individual Dynamics
• International Business
• Legal Aspects in Business
• Management Information Systems
• Managerial Economics
• Marketing Management & Policy
• Macro Economics & Policy
• Organizational Design & Theory
• Operations Management I & II
• Research Methods for Management
• Strategic Management I & II
• Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice

IMI Bhubaneswar offers Institute based Merit Scholarships and other scholarships to students to support them to pursue the management program with reduced financial burden. IMI Bhubaneswar scholarships are offered to meritorious and needy students. IMI Bhubaneswar has the provision for awarding the following scholarship and rewards to the deserving performers. Merit scholarships are awarded for outstanding cumulative academic performance. Summer internship scholarship is awarded to emphasize the seriousness of summer internships and encourage the students to put in their maximum effort.

IMI Bhubaneswar admission 2026 process is open. Read more details below.

IMI Bhubaneswar is regarded amongst the best MBA colleges in India, and is ranked #94 by NIRF Rankings 2025. IMI Bhubaneswar Placement 2025 average salary is Rs 12.74 LPA. IMI Bhubaneswar admission 2026 is open. Apply Now.

Eligibility criteria
50% marks or equivalent CGPA in graduation from any AIU approved academic institution. Those graduating in 2026 may also apply.

Education background
To be eligible for admission to the PGDM Programme, the participants must possess a bachelor’s equivalent degree, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in any discipline, from a recognised university in India or abroad (recognised by the UGC / Association of Indian Universities). However, the final selection may be based on a higher cut-off percentage depending on the total number of applicants for the programme. The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling under the 10+2 system or equivalent. Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor’s degree or equivalent are also eligible, provided they furnish proof of meeting the minimum eligibility criteria by September 30, 2026. Candidates who are unable to comply with this requirement are liable to be rejected from the programme. It is desirable that candidates complete all academic requirements before enrolling for the programme to help them keep pace with the rigour and assessment parameters of the programme.

Participant profile
Participants in the PGDM programme may be fresh graduates and/or those with relevant work experience from any discipline, including Engineering, Humanities, Commerce, Economics, Medicine, or any other field of education.

To apply for IMI Bhubaneswar, follow these steps.

IMI Bhubaneswar PGDM Application Procedure:
For complete information, refer to the Admission Bulletin 2026 – 28. Please note that after submitting the final application along with payment of application fee, the candidate cannot edit or make any changes in the given information

• Application form is available on this link. Apply Now
• Users should create a new account while applying online. The login details will be used for filling the admission form and for checking the status of the application later. After logging in successfully, the admission form will be displayed.
• Applicant should complete the online application form and submit it along with non-refundable application processing fee.
• Incomplete forms are liable to be rejected