IMDR Pune Admission 2026: Admissions for the 2026-2028 PGDM batch at the Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR), Pune, are currently active. Established in 1974, IMDR is the oldest B-school in Pune and is known for its high ROI and dual specialization offerings.

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PGDM Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Minimum Marks: At least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates). Final-year students can apply provided they maintain this average.
Entrance Exams: A valid score in any one of the following: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT, or MAH MBA CET.

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PGDM Selection Process

Application: Apply online via the official IMDR website with an application fee of ₹1,200.
Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on their entrance exam percentiles. Historically, the CAT cutoff has been around 80 percentile, while CMAT/MAT cutoffs are lower (60-70 range).
Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview. This stage evaluates communication, academic consistency, and management potential.
Final Merit List: Prepared based on:
- Entrance Test Score
- Academic Performance (10th, 12th, and Graduation)
- Work Experience (if any)
- Performance in the Interview

Fees and Placements : IMDR is a “Value for Money” Business Schools, due to moderate fees compared to other private B-schools.

Total Fees: Approximately ₹6.00 Lakhs for the two-year program.
Highest Package (2024-25): ₹18 LPA
Average Package: ~₹6.11 LPA
Top Recruiters: Deloitte, ICICI Bank, Tata Capital, Zomato, Accenture, and Federal Bank.

IMDR Pune Placements 2025: IMDR, Pune Released the placements for the batch 2023-25. Overall 91.2% students placed. The average salary offered is Rs. 6.11 LPA and the highest salary offered is Rs. 18 LPA. Value for Money MBA Colleges in Pune.