IMT Ghaziabad Admissions 2025: Complete Guide to PGDM, Executive & FPM Programs

IMT Ghaziabad prepares itself to accept its incoming PGDM 2025–27 student body. The orientation period for new students will start in the final week of July 2025, while classes will begin in the initial week of August 2025. The PGDM Executive and FPM program applicants remain in the selection process after their shortlisting.

Known for its industry-linked curriculum and global accreditations like AACSB, the institute maintains a highly selective admission process.

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CAT/XAT/GMAT scores undergo profile assessment and interviews.

The acceptance rate at IMT is below 7% and is extremely competitive. In the 2025 cycle, selection concentrated on academic consistency, leadership skills, and a mix of professional backgrounds.

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IMT Ghaziabad provides entry opportunities for students seeking PGDM, PGDM-Executive, and Doctoral (FPM) educational programs. The selection procedure contains multiple stages, but each stage differs based on the educational level being pursued.

The following description presents an eight-step overview for candidates, including program-specific explanations.

1. Register for the Relevant Entrance Exam
2. • PG Level: Register and appear for CAT, XAT, CMAT, or GMAT (for PGDM/PGDM-ExP/PGDM-DCP).
   • Doctoral Level: Appear for CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE, or UGC-NET, depending on the research area.
2. Appear for the Entrance Exam
3. • Take the test as per your target program.
   • Ensure your scores are submitted to IMT (for GMAT/UGC-NET, especially, provide official scorecards).
3. Application to IMT Ghaziabad
4. • Submit the online application form via the official website with academic and personal details, entrance score, and program preference.
   • Pay the application fee and upload the necessary documents.
4. Shortlisting Based on Profile and Scores
5. • The institute evaluates academic record, test scores, work experience (if applicable), and overall profile.
   • For PGDM & ExP: holistic profile-based shortlisting is common.
   • For PhD: Research interest and academic background are critical.
5. Department-Level Evaluation / Interview Rounds
6. • PG Level: Includes Personal Interview and Critical Thinking/Case Writing (for ExP and DCP).
   • FPM Level: Includes Research Proposal screening, Interview, and Faculty Evaluation.
6. Provisional Offer of Admission
7. • Selected candidates receive a provisional offer via email/portal.
   • This includes the deadline for acceptance and fee payment instructions.
7. Payment of Admission Fees
8. • Confirm your seat by paying the required fee within the stipulated time.
   • Partial/full fee options may vary depending on the program.
8. Document Verification, Orientation & Enrollment
9. • Submit original documents (marksheets, certificates, ID, etc.) during physical/online verification.

Attend the orientation session, after which final enrollment is completed.