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:
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