Chandargupt Institute of Management, Patna Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna (CIMP) is a prestigious autonomous institution that is in the league of premier management institutions in eastern India and provides quality management education. The admission process at CIMP intends to select the right candidate from the top talent list for its various programs. The courses offered by the institute include the following: Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), PGDM in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development, Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), and Executive FPM.

An admissions cycle at CIMP usually starts around May-June to be ready for the next academic year in August-September. This institute procures its applications through various national-level entrance examinations depending on the program. For PGDM programs, CIMP takes into account scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, and GMAT. For doctoral programs like FPM, the institute also considers GRE and NET scores.

To apply for PGDM programs, the primary eligibility requirements state that candidates must have any undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. Candidates for FPM and Executive FPM must have a master's degree or equivalent in the relevant field.

Application Process

For PGDM Programs:

1. Take one of the following entrance examinations: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT.

2. Apply in the official application portal when the applications are open to do so.

3. Make the application payment online.

4. Submit all required documents, such as:

   • Entrance exam scorecard

   • Degree certificates and mark sheets (10th, 12th, Bachelor's)

   • Work experience certificate (if applicable)

   • Caste certificate (if applicable)

5. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for GD and PI.

6. Candidates should appear for GD and PI as scheduled.

7. Final selection results are usually available during the third week of April.

For FPM and Executive FPM:

1. Fill in the application form.

2. Make the fee payment.

3. Submit required documents, including:

   • Academic certificates and mark sheets

   • Research proposal (for FPM) or Statement of Purpose (for Executive FPM)

   • Entrance exam scorecard (CAT, GMAT, GRE, NET for FPM)

   • Documents for work experience (especially for Executive FPM)

4. Candidates who qualify will be called for presentation of the research proposal and/or personal interview.

5. Attend the interview as scheduled (usually in April-May).

6. Final selection results are announced, and the program typically starts in June.

PGDM

Admission includes:

• The shortlisting of candidates based on entrance exam scores, academic records, and work experience.

• Group Discussions and Personal Interviews for shortlisted candidates.

• Finally, the merit list will be based on weighted scores of academics, test scores, work experience, and GD & PI.
  Capacity: 180 seats.

PGDM in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Development

Admissions will be as follows:

• Shortlist on academic record, work experience, and Statement of Purpose.

• Personal interview with shortlisted applicants.
  Capacity: 30 seats.

FPM (Fellow Programme in Management)

Process of admission includes the following:

• Submissions of 5000-word research proposals

• Shortlist on test scores, academic record, work experience, and quality of proposal

• Research proposal presentation and personal interview

• Academic qualifications (20%), test scores (20%), research proposal (40%), and interview (20%) will determine the final selection.
  Intake: 20 seats.

Executive FPM

The admission process includes:

• Submission of Statement of Purpose (max 1000 words).

• Screening by EFPM Admissions Committee.

• Personal interviews for shortlisted candidates.

• Final selection by academic specialization.