IMS Ghaziabad PG Courses 2025

The year-on-year improvement was observed in the highest domestic package offered to MBA/PGDM students between 2021 and 2023. However, a fluctuating trend in the highest international package was witnessed during IMS Ghaziabad between 2021 and 2023. Let’s take a look at the below graph for a clear understanding:

The highest package trends witnessed during IMS Ghaziabad placements between 2021 and 2023 are presented below: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	PlacementStatistics (2022)	PlacementStatistics (2023)
the highest international package	INR 13 LPA	INR 19.4 LPA + perks	INR 28 LPA
the highest domestic package	INR 20 LPA	INR 26.17 LPA	INR 20 LPA

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Effectiveness of the Placement Cell at IMS Ghaziabad

Based on the reviews and feedback from current students and alumni, here's an overview of the effectiveness of the placement cell at IMS Ghaziabad:

Placement Record: According to multiple reviewers, the college has a good placement record, with around 80-90% of students getting placed. Some students mentioned that the placement rate may vary depending on the stream and specialization.

Types of Companies: Reviewers reported that the college attracts a range of companies, including MNCs, start-ups, and established businesses from various sectors such as finance, retail, telecom, and banking.

the highest Salary Package: Alumni claimed that the highest salary package offered to them ranged between 14 LPA to 16.69 LPA.

Average Salary Package: On average, the salary package offered to students ranges between 5-6 LPA, with some mentioning that it could be lower for certain profiles.

Roles Offered: Reviewers stated that the college typically places students in sales, finance, human resources, and operations roles.

Assistance Provided: Multiple students appreciated the support provided by the placement cell, citing regular guidance sessions, mock interviews, and training programs to prepare students for the recruitment process.

However, some students expressed concerns about the lack of diversity in the companies visiting the campus and the limited number of placement opportunities in certain fields.

Overall, while the placement cell at IMS Ghaziabad seems to have its strengths and weaknesses, it appears to provide a good platform for students to connect with potential employers and gain industry-ready skills.

IMS Ghaziabad PGDM admission is based on entrance exam score, WAT and GDPI as per the below weigtage:

PGDM is a two-year full-time course approved by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and equivalent to MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). PGDM is a flagship course of the institute, which is highly rigorous, comprehensive and practice-oriented by design. Talking about placements, As per the latest report, the institute recorded 100% placements for its MBA/PGDM batch 2023. The the highest and average domestic package offered during the IMS Ghaziabad placement 2023 stood at INR 20 LPA and INR 8.25 LPA respectively. Further, the the highest international package offered stood at INR 28 LPA.

The IMS Ghaziabad average package offered during the 2024 placements is yet to be released on the official website. Meanwhile, check out the IMS Ghaziabad packages offered during the 2024 placement drive in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 35 LPA
Median package	INR 9.25 LPA

Regarding the IMS Ghaziabad average package trends, an improvement was observed between 2021 and 2023. From INR 6.75 LPA in 2021 and INR 7.15 LPA in 2022, the IMS Ghaziabad MBA average package reached INR 8.25 LPA in 2023. The following graph represents the trends seen in the average package offered to PGDM students between 2021 and 2023:

The average package trends witnessed during IMS Ghaziabad placements between 2021 and 2023 are presented below: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Average package	INR 6.75 LPA	INR 7.15 LPA	INR 8.25 LPA

The following are the few important tips that candidates need to follow before applying and participating in the placement process at IMS Ghaziabad:

• Make a well-presented and strong resume.
• Inquire about the company, job details and various aspects of it.
• Attend online or offline mock test to strengthen the fundamental concepts.
• Be careful about the appearance, and work on communication skills.
• Be prepared for group discussion. For this, candidates need to sharpen their communication skills and take charges of the discussion from the starting and being relevant all the time.

Students who have score 90% and above in MAT are eligible for a scholarship at IMS Ghaziabad. A scholarship amount of INR 25,000 is offered to the shortlisted students. On deducting INR 25,000 from the total fee, students are then need to pay an amount of INR 9.25 Lacs for PGDM course at IMS Ghaziabad.

Students can check the admission process at Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad for PGDM course below:

Step 1: IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Application Process 

Interested candidates need to send the duly filled-in form to IMS Ghaziabad campus or apply online on the official website. The application fee for IMS is INR 1,100. After filling out the application form, aspirants are called for other selection rounds.

Step 2: Selection Rounds

After completing the application process, the institute will scan the scorecard of the candidates. They will consider CAT, MAT, XAT or CMAT score for providing admission followed by WAT and GDPI rounds.

Selection Rounds	Weightage
CAT/ MAT/ CMAT score	20%
Class 10/ Class 12/ graduation	20%
Group discussion	25%
Personal interview	25%
WAT	10%

Step 3: Merit List & Admission Confirmation

Selected candidates will be informed via call from the Admissions Department. A duration of one month would be provided, to the shortlisted candidates from the day of declaration of the result to submit the first installment.

Specialisations include 

• • • Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance
    • Marketing 4.0
    • Data Analytics in Management
    • International Business
    • Logistics & Supply Chain Management
    • Human Resource Management. 

Specialisations are chosen according to the students and their interests. Finance is a common interest among students seeking quick placements.

Yes, IMS Ghaziabad offer Defence Scholarship to students with a defence background. Check the details below:

Scholarship Criteria	Scholarship Amount
Defence Background	INR 25,000

IMS Ghaziabad has been ranked by various ranking bodies. Candidates can check out the below table for details regarding some of the IMS Ghaziabad rankings:

Ranking Body	Category	Ranks
Outlook Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd.	India’s Best B Schools 2023 in Top Private B School in Delhi NCR	8
Outlook Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd.	India’s Best B Schools 2023 in Top Private B School in North India	10
IIRF (North India)	India’s Best B Schools Survey 2023	12
Outlook Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd.	India’s Best B Schools 2023 amongst the Best Private Standalone Institutions	21
IIRF (Pan India)	India’s Best B Schools Survey 2023	39
Competition Success Review Private Limited in the Top Private B-Schools in Uttar Pradesh	India’s Best B Schools 2022	4
Open - Best B Schools Survey 2022 in Uttar Pradesh	-	4
Competition Success Review Private Limited in the Top Eminent B School of Super Excellence	India’s Best B Schools 2022	6
THE WEEK - Hansa Research	Best B School Survey 2022 in Delhi NCR	7
The Times of India	Times B-School Survey in North India	16
The Times of India	Times B-School Survey in All Over India	43
Business Today	Top B-School under the Overall category	77
THE WEEK - Hansa Research	Best B School Survey 2022 in India	59

There are various key factors that play an important role in deciding the IMS Ghaziabad cut off marks. Following are the determining factors that are considered while releasing the IMS Ghaziabad cut off 2023, including:

• Previous year cutoff marks
• Total number of participants
• Total number of seats available
• The difficulty level of entrance exam

Yes, IMS Ghazibad has a consistent record of 100% placements to its PGDM students. As per the latest report, IMS Ghaziabad recorded 100% placements for its MBA/PGDM batch 2024. The the highest and median package offered during IMS Ghaziabad placements in 2024 was INR 35 LPA and INR 9.25 LPA respectively. The key highlights of IMS Ghaziabad placements for the class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Placement rate	100%	100%
the highest package	INR 28 LPA (International) INR 20 LPA (Domestic)	INR 35 LPA (overall)
Average package	INR 8.25 LPA	NA
Median package	INR 8.25 LPA	INR 9.25 LPA
Total recruiters	186+	172+

IMS Ghaziabad offers a PGDM course for a duration of two years in a trimester system. Post Graduate Diploma in Management is a flagship full-time course approved by AICTE and NBA. IMS PGDM course is equivalent to MBA by AIU. PGDM at IMS Ghaziabad is offered in six specialisations at the PG level, check the list below:

• Finance & Banking Management
• Operations & Supply Chain Management
• Data Analytics
• Marketing Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Business (IB)

IMS Ghaziabad has well-equipped libraries at both the college campus and at the hostel for all its students and faculty members. Presently the library has a collection of over 40,000 books, subscriptions to over 5,000 national and international journals in both print and online formats, and over 8 Lacs e-books. Not just this, the library has also subscribed to cases from premier publications such as Harvard Business Publishing and ET Prime.

The total seat intake for IMS Ghaziabad PGDM course is 360. Shortlisted candidates after reciveing call from the admission committee need to pay fee to confirm their seat. A duration of a month is given, to the selected candidates from the day of declaration of the result to submit the first installment. 

Below-mentioned is the cutoff requirement of previous year:

Exam	Percentile
CAT	25 in each section and overall (2022)
MAT	80 (2019)
CMAT	75 (2019)

 

Institute of Management Studies Ghaziabad offers scholarships to PGDM students on the basis of merit. Candidates can check out the details regarding some of the scholarships awarded by IMS Ghaziabad:

Scholarships Policy for the Academic Session 2024-2026
Scholarship on the basis of Qualifying Exam
CAT/XAT - Above 90%	75000
CAT/XAT - Between 80% to 90%	50000
CAT/XAT - Between 70% to 80%	25000
CMAT - Above 80%	25000
MAT - Above 90%	25000
Scholarship on the basis of Academic Background
B.Tech - Above 70%	25000
Special Scholarship (Sister Group Institutions)
Sister Group Institute – IMSUC	25000
Sister Group Institute – IMSEC	25000
Defense Scholarship
Defense Background	25000

 

Below is the eligibility criteria for IMS Ghaziabad PGDM course:

• A pass in bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate in any discipline is required to apply for PGDM course. Aspirants with relevant work experience and fresh graduates can also apply.
• Candidates appearing for the final examination for the bachelor's degree (or equivalent examination) can also apply subject to submitting evidence the latest by Nov 30.

During IMS Ghaziabad placements 2024, the highest number of students were placed in the FMCG/CD (24.55%) sectors, followed by the Research & Consulting (21%) and Banking (18%) sectors. For more clarity on the percentage and the number of students placed across all the sectors during 2024 placements, check out the table below:

Sector	Placement Percentage
FMCG/ CD	24.55%
Research & Consulting	21%
Banking & NBFC	18%
Service	10.91%
Logistics	10%
Automobile	5%
Manufacturing	5%
E- Learning	2.73%
Retail	2.73%
Real Estate	0.91%