CIMP Patna Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna admissions are offered to postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Chandragupt Institute of Management admissions to EFPM is conducted based on merit. For Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna admissions to the PGDM programme, candidates have to appear and secure a valid score in CAT/CMAT/GMAT/XAT/ MGU CAT examination.  

Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna admissions to FPM is granted based on the CAT/GMAT examination. Chandragupt Institute of Management plans to allocate seats based on the number of applications received, ensuring a fair and proportionate Chandragupt Institute of Management admission process.

Also See: CIMP Patna Placements

Candidates can check the exams accepted for Chandragupt Institute of Management admissions in the tabular format below.

Entrance Exam Accepted for CIMP Patna Admissions 2026

To apply for Chandragupt Institute of Management admissions, check the Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna application process below.

CIMP Patna Registration Process 2026

• Download the CIMP Patna admissions application form from the official website

• Complete the application form with all the necessary details

• Submit the required documents

• Pay the CIMP Patna application fee 

• Submit the completed application form

Reserved category students can refer to the Chandragupt Institute of Management reservation policy, as prescribed by the Government of Bihar for educational Institutions, provided below.

Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna Seat Reservation Percentage

Also See: CIMP Patna Courses and Fees

Applicants should note that meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting at Chandragupt Institute of Management. All admission decisions made by the CIMP Admissions Committee are final and not open to correspondence.

CIMP Admission Eligibility Criteria

Chandragupt Institute of Management Admission Process 2025 to PGDM Course

• Candidates must meet the CIMP Patna admission criteria.

• They should appear for  CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MGU CAT and secure a valid score.

• Fill out the application form and pay the application fee.

• Shortlisting is based on entrance test scores, academic records, and relevant work experience.

• Shortlisted candidates must appear for group discussion, personal interview and Writing Ability Test.

• For FPM admissions, candidates must submit a 5000-word synopsis on their research interest and present it before the selection committee.

• Final merit is based on weighted scores: WAT (10%), GD (10%) and PI (20%), along with academics, test scores, and work experience.

• Admission is confirmed after document verification and fee payment.

Also See: CIMP Patna Facilities

For the EFPM programme at CIMP Patna, candidates must hold a first-class Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in industry, corporate, or academics after graduation.

CIMP Patna Admission Eligibility Criteria

Candidates appearing for the final year of Master’s Degree/equivalent examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply.

CIMP Patna Admission Process 2026 to FPM Course

• Candidates must fulfill the FPM eligibility criteria of CIMP Patna.

• A valid test score is required from CAT/GMAT/GRE/NET.

• Fill out the application form and pay the application fee.

• Submit a 5000-word synopsis (tentative research proposal) along with the application.

• Shortlisting is based on test scores, academic records, work experience, and quality of the research proposal.

• Final selection is based on cumulative scores in Academics (20%), Test Score (20%), Proposal Presentation (40%), and PI (20%).

• Admission is confirmed after document verification and fee payment.

Applicants are required to have a professional experience of at least 5 (five) years [as on the application deadline] in industry, corporate or academics after graduation.

CIMP Patna Admission Process 2026 to EFPM Course

• Candidates must first meet the EFPM eligibility criteria.

• Submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) of up to 1000 words on their research interest along with the application.

• Applications are screened by the EFPM Admissions Committee, and shortlisted candidates are recommended for interviews.

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview at the CIMP campus.

• Final selection is based on overall performance and the requirements of the chosen academic specialisation, followed by a provisional admission offer.

• Class 10th mark sheet and certificate

• Class 12th mark sheet and certificate

• Bachelor’s degree certificate 

• Master’s degree certificate 

• Transfer certificate from the institution last studied

• Identity proof

• Original Community Certificate

• Domicile certificate

• Migration certificate

• Category certificate (if applicable)

• Passport size photographs

• Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ PAN Card/Voter ID/ College ID, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address)

• Scorecard 

• Caste Certificate/Disability or PwD Certificate (if applicable)

• Medical Fitness Certificate

• Nativity Certificate

• Conduct Certificate

• Work experience certificate

Note: Candidates must submit the above-mentioned documents at the time of the CIMP admission process.