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Institute of Management Studies Ghaziabad, also known as IMS Ghaziabad, is a Private College, established in 1990. Located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, IMS Ghaziabad campus spans over 4.7 acres. The college is affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University and recognized by the AICTE, AIU, NBA, and ASIC, UK. IMS Ghaziabad is ranked 40 for MBA by Outlook in 2025. IMS Ghaziabad offers a wide range of Postgraduate and Doctorate programs in the streams of Management. PGDM, PGDM-ExP, and FPM are some of the popular courses. Admissions at IMS Ghaziabad are based on Entrance Examination. The college accepts CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, and ATMA for PGDM, and CAT, GRE, GMAT, UGC NET, JRF, SET for FPM.
For placements, IMS Ghaziabad placement report. During the placement drive of 2024, the highest salary package offered was INR 40 LPA and the average package stood at INR 8.25 LPA.
Some major facts and figures about IMS Ghaziabad are given in the table below:
| Particulars | IMS Ghaziabad Highlights 2025 |
|---|---|
| College Name | IMS Ghaziabad |
| Establishment year | 1990 |
| Campus size | 4.7 acres |
| Accredited by | NAAC Grade A, NBA, ASIC, UK |
| Recognised by | AICTE, AIU |
| Rankings (2025) | Outlook: 40 for MBA |
| Popular courses | PGDM, PGDM-ExP, FPM |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination |
| Official website | www.ims-ghaziabad.ac.in |
The table below lists IMS Ghaziabad fees for select courses along with their eligibility criteria:
| Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM (Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Business Analytics) | INR 9,50,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate, valid CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA score, followed by WAT, GD, and PI |
| PGDM (International Business) | INR 9,50,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate, valid CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA score, followed by WAT, GD, and PI |
| PGDM (Big Data Analytics) | INR 9,50,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate, valid CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA score, followed by WAT, GD, and PI |
| BBA | INR 5,06,000 | 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST) |
| BCA | INR 5,06,000 | 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST), Mathematics at high school level |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Biotechnology | INR 2,64,000 | 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST), Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/PCB/PCBE/PCMB/PCM/Agriculture |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Microbiology | INR 2,64,000 | 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST), Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/PCB/PCBE/PCMB/PCM/Agriculture |
| BAJMC | INR 3,98,000 | 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST) |
| M.Sc Biotechnology | INR 1,84,500 | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Biology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Agriculture) with 50% (45% for SC/ST) |
| MIB | INR 6,71,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate |
IMS Ghaziabad admissions are based on National Level Entrance Examination. Students seeking admission at IMS Ghaziabad must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the college and appear for the entrance examination. Interested students should follow the below-mentioned criteria for IMS Ghaziabad admissions:
Latest updates about IMS Ghaziabad admissions are as follows:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PGDM Application Last Date | Ongoing (Apply by visiting www.ims-ghaziabad.ac.in) |
| CAT 2025 Application Last Date | September 13, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Application Last Date | December 5, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Exam Date | January 4, 2026 |
| MAT 2025 (PBT) Application Last Date | September 15, 2025 |
| MAT 2025 (PBT) Exam Date | September 21, 2025 |
| MAT 2025 (CBT) Application Last Date | September 22, 2025 |
| MAT 2025 (CBT) Exam Date | September 28, 2025 |
| CMAT 2026 Application Last Date | Anticipated second week of November 2025 |
IMS Ghaziabad provides on-campus, off-campus, and internship opportunities to all its students through its placement cell. The college has a strong placement record with top recruiters from various industries. As per the IMS Ghaziabad Placement report 2024, a total of 360 students were placed in top-notch companies. Placements for 2025 has not been released yet. Once it is released, it will be updated here. IMS Ghaziabad placement statistics for the 2024 are as follows:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics |
|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 100% |
| Highest Package | INR 40 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 8.25 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 7.5 LPA |
| No. of Offers | 400+ |
| No. of Students Placed | 360 |
| No. of Companies Visited | 150+ |
Top recruiters for graduates from IMS Ghaziabad are given below:
| Nestlé | Accenture |
| Amul | KPMG |
| Deloitte | Wipro |
| HDFC Bank | Ernst & Young |
IMS Ghaziabad XAT Cutoff 2025 round 1 has been released for admission to the PGDM. IMS Ghaziabad PGDM cutoff 2025 round 1 closing rank for Marketing stood at 85 in the category. IMS Ghaziabad XAT Cutoff 2025 round 1 for all courses in the category is given below:
| Specialization | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | 70 | 85 |
| Finance | 72 | 87 |
| Human Resource Management | 68 | 84 |
| Operations | 75 | 88 |
| International Business | 70 | 86 |
IMS Ghaziabad is ranked among the top institutes in India. The latest rankings of the college are as follows:
| Ranking Body | Stream/Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Outlook | MBA | 40 |
| Times of India | Management | 7 |
| India Today | MBA | 77 |
| IIRF | Management | 33 |
The campus provides top-notch facilities for academic and extracurricular activities:
Library – Over 50,000 books, e-resources, and journals
Sports Complex – Facilities: cricket, basketball, badminton, gym
Hostels – 500+ capacity, AC/Non-AC rooms
Medical Facilities – On-campus health center, 24/7 emergency services
Innovation Hubs – Research labs, startup incubation center
IMS Ghaziabad Scholarships are available to meritorious and financially weak students. Scholarships offered at IMS Ghaziabad are as follows:
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merit-Based Scholarship | Above 90% in CAT/XAT | INR 75,000 |
| Financial Assistance Scholarship | Family income below INR 3 LPA | Up to INR 50,000 |
| Sibling Scholarship | Sibling enrolled at IMS Ghaziabad | INR 25,000 |
Dear Student,
BCA course is one of the most popular courses at IMS Ghaziabad. The fee structure for doing the complete three-year BCA course from IMS Ghaziabad is INR 418000. Apart from this, students will also have to pay a one time fee of 9,500. You can check the complete details of the fee structure by clicking here.
Hello Mayank,
IMS Ghaziabad is one of the oldest and most reputed business schools in India. The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme is its flagship course. The course duration is two years. On June 5, 2023, the NIRF Ranking 2023 was released by Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Minister of State for Education and External Affairs on the official platform (nirfindia.org). This year the NIRF Ranking list included IMS in the Management category. The IMS Ghaziabad NIRF Ranking 2023, was 38 in the management category with a score of 55.26. Factors like teaching, resources, graduation rates, diversity, learning, outreach, research, professional practice and perception are used by the NIRF 2023 to rank the institutions.