Chandragupt Institute of Management (CIMP) Patna

Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna Admission 2025: Eligibility, Fees, Placements, Selection Process

CIMP offers a two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management, approved by AICTE, accredited by NBA, and recognized by AIU. CIMP also offers AICTE approved Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) and Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM). Besides, CIMP has started AICTE approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management- Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development (PGDM-IEV). Key highlights of CIMP are:

Chandragupt Institute of Management Ranking:  CIMP Ranking is among top management institutes as per Govt of India, MHRD NIRF Rankings 2024. CIMP Patna is ranked among top 125 B-schools in India. CIMP was Ranked #60 in MBAUniverse.com Ranking 2023
CIMP Accreditation: CIMP is the only Standalone Government Institute in India. CIMP is Accredited by NBA and is approved by AICTE. CIMP flagship PGDM is recognised by AIU as equivalent to MBA.   
CIMP Courses & Specializations: CIMP Courses are developed by committees consisting of reputed academicians from premier institutes like IITs and IIMs. Chandragupt Institute of Management Courses offer Specializations in the second year in various functional areas of management such as marketing, finance, human resources, operations, and information technology (IT). 
Moderate Chandragupt Institute of Management Fees: CIMP tuition fees for flagship PGDM program is Rs.7.65 lakhs which is much lower than the fee of many top MBA colleges
Chandragupt Institute of Management Placements: CIMP has 100% placement record. In Placements 2024 CIMP registered highest pay package at Rs 24.80 LPA. 27 reputed companies participated in the placement drive this year and recruited all the 97 students who opted for placement. Top Recruiters during CIMP Placements 2024 included ICICI Bank, Federal Bank, Ujjivan Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, IDBI Bank, Amul, Comfed. In placement 2023 CIMP registered average salary of Rs.6.5 LPA and highest salary of Rs.14 LPA. 
Chandragupt Institute of Management Alumni: CIMP Patna alumni are the torch bearers of this institute and are occupying top position in corporate and industry. They also guide the upcoming batches in their career progress.
Chandragupt Institute of Management Cut off: CIMP PGDM cut offs do not go very high as the institute considers other parameters in selection criteria like Academics, achievements, work experience, diversity among others

CIMP Patna Admission Process 2025
CIMP admission process for PGDM, PGDM-IEV 2025-27 batch is based on CAT,XAT,CMAT and other exam scores. To apply for CIMP admission 2025, aspirants can apply online at CIMP Website as well as offline. 

CIMP will accept score of Common Admission Test (CAT 2024), Xavier Aptitude Test ( XAT 2025), Common Management Admission Test (CMAT 2025), MAT 2024/2025. Selection of the candidates for admission to the 2025-27 batch will be a three-step process:

Step-1: Shortlisting: CIMP Shortlisting of the candidates will be done on the basis of Test scores (CAT 2024, XAT 2025, CMAT 2025, MAT 2024/2025) and criteria like the previous academic record and relevant work experience. The candidates shall be shortlisted on the basis of the overall rank computed taking into account of all the components including Academic score for Class 10, 12 and graduation; Work Experience, MBA Entrance exam score. 

CIMP Cut offs in Shortlisting
Despite being one of the high learning and placement offering institution, the cut offs for shortlisting in all the exams remain moderate to encourage academic and gender diversity in CIMP class rooms. 

Step-2: Shortlisted candidates would be called to attend Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI) in April 2025. Applicants will be informed about the GD/PI schedule through emails/phone.

Step-3: 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 Writing Ability Test, Psychometric test, Group Discussion & Personal Interview. 

Admission Offer
Final offer of admission would be declared after close of last date for admission. Candidates will be notified by courier/speed post/registered post/e-mails.