Admissions to IMS BHU’s management & related programmes are based on a combination of entrance exams + merit in the qualifying exam, depending on the course. IMS BHU accepts national-level entrance exams like CAT and uses them along with academic performance and selection rounds (GD / PI).
Seat allocation for the Institute of Management Studies BHU is done through the institute’s or university’s counselling/ selection process. The institute does not generally offer direct admissions purely on qualifying exam merit (except possibly for certain diploma/certificate programmes); the flagship MBA / PG management programmes require entrance + selection rounds.
You can find more detailed eligibility, selection, dates, and steps below.
Candidates can check IMS BHU Eligibility & Selection Process 2026 from the table below:
Course / Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria / Entrance Exam & Weightage |
| MBA / MBA (IB) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC / ST / PwD, as applicable) | Candidates must appear in CAT (or equivalent test). The merit is computed using a combination of CAT score (about 50% weight), academic record (about 20%), and GD & PI performance (about 30%) |
| MBA (Agri-Business) | For MBA-AB, candidates usually need a BSc in Agriculture / related discipline (or qualification as per BHU bulletin) with the requisite minimum percentage. | May require a BHU-conducted written test, followed by GD / PI rounds. |
| PG Diploma / Certificate Programmes | Graduation (in any discipline) from recognized university; for some, work experience is preferred or required. | Selection via GD / PI or institute-level test/ interview. |
| PhD in Management / Business Studies | Masters degree (MBA / MCom / equivalent) with minimum 60% marks (or as per BHU norms) | Admission via CRET (Common Research Entrance Test) of BHU, plus interview / viva. Candidates with UGC-NET / JRF are exempted from CRET. |
Candidates can check below the IMS BHU Admission Dates 2026:
| Event | Tentative Dates |
| CAT 2025 exam | November 2025 |
| CAT 2025 result declaration | December 2025 |
| MBA / IMS BHU application start date | January 2026 |
| Last date to apply | Likely by early to mid-January 2026 |
| Shortlist / GD & PI rounds | Typically February – March 2026 |
| Release of final merit list / admission offer | Around March – April 2026 |
| Seat allotment / admission confirmation | April – May 2026 |
Here is a standard step-wise process that candidates usually follow (based on recent years):
Step 1: Visit the BHU / IMS (Institute of Management Studies) admission portal (BHU Online) and register as a candidate.
Step 2: Fill out the application form by providing personal details, academic background, and selecting programme(s) (MBA / MBA-IB / MBA-AB / PG Diploma, etc.).
Step 3: Upload required documents (scanned photograph, signature, graduation mark sheets, category certificate, work experience certificate if needed, etc.).
Step 4: Submit the application form and pay the application fee (online payment mode).
Step 5: After the application window closes, shortlisting is done based on performance in entrance exam (CAT) and academic records.
Step 6: Shortlisted candidates are called for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
Step 7: Final merit is prepared based on composite scores, and seats are offered accordingly.
Step 8: Selected candidates accept the offer, pay fees, submit original documents, and complete admission formalities.
The step-by-step IMS BHU Admission Process can be checked below:
The CAT 2025 admit card will be released on November 5, 2025, at iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can access and download their hall tickets by logging in with their CAT ID and password. The CAT 2025 examination is set to take place on November 30, 2025.
The deadline for CAT 2025 registration has been pushed to September 20, 2025, while the exam is scheduled to take place on November 30, 2025.
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