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    SDMIMD Mysore Admission Process

    Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development Mysore admissions are offered at postgraduate and doctoral levels. To be eligible for SDMIMD admission, students must ensure that they meet the required eligibility criteria as per the choice of the specialisations.

    • SDMIMD Mysore admissions 2026 are offered to PGDM and PhD in management programmes. 
    • Entrance exams accepted for admission to the SDMIMD Mysore include CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT.

    For SDMIMD Mysore admission to the PGDM programme is done based on the performance of the candidate in the CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT examinations. Students need to appear for and secure a valid score in the PhD Admission Entrance Test conducted by the university for admission to the PhD courses at SDMIMD Mysore

    Once all the steps of the admission process are completed, candidates need to pay the SDMIMD Mysore fee to confirm their admission. Students can refer to the information below to know more about the SDMIMD Mysore admission process. 

    Also Read: SDMIMD Mysore Placements

    SDMIMD Admissions 2026 Highlights

    Students need to appear for and secure valid marks or a rank in the below-mentioned entrance examinations in order to get shortlisted for Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development, Mysore admissions. 

    Entrance Exams Accepted for SDMIMD Mysore Admissions

    Courses

    Entrance Exams

    PGDM

    CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT

    PhD

    NET/ KSET or PhD Admission Entrance Test

    Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development Dates

    Mentioned below are the dates of the events that are going to take place as part of the admission process of the Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development Mysore PGDM for the academic year 2026. 

    ParticularsDates

    Last Date to Apply/Register

    February 28, 2026

    Result Announcement Date

    3rd Week of March 2026

    Any other Important Date

    Will be notified later

    SDMIMD Admission Dates 2025

    Candidates interested in taking admission at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development Mysore need to appear for and secure valid scores in the entrance examinations that are mentioned in the table below.

    SDMIMD Mysore Admissions Dates of XAT

    Events

    Dates

    The last date to apply for XAT 

    December 11, 2025

    XAT exam date

    January 4, 2026

    How to Apply for SDMIMD Admissions 2026?

    In order to apply for SDMIMD Mysore admissions for the academic year 2026, students need to follow the below-mentioned steps of the SDMIMD application process. 

    SDM Institute for Management Development Application Process 

    • Visit the official site of SDMIMD Mysore

    • Fill out the application form with all the necessary details

    • Next, candidates must upload the required documents

    • Finally, the candidates have to pay the SDMIMD Mysore application fees of Rs 1,250 and submit the application form. 

    SDMIMD PGDM Admissions 2026

    Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development Mysore PGDM programme is offered in a full time mode. Mentioned below is the eligibility criteria of the PGDM course at SDMIMD Mysore.

    SDMIMD Mysore Admissions Eligibility Criteria 

    Course

    Seat Intake

    Eligibility Criteria 

    PGDM 

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    Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in 10th, 12th, & graduation along with a valid score in CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT

    SDMIMD PGDM Admission Process 

    • Candidates must satisfy the SDMIMD Mysore PGDM eligibility criteria before applying

    • Visit the official website

    • Fill the application form with all the necessary details

    • Appear in any of the following entrance exam- CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT

    • Candidates will be shortlisted based on the consistent academic performance, extracurricular activities

    • Shortlisted candidates will be called for personal interview round

    • Selection of candidates is done on the basis of their performance in interview round, past academic performance along with other criteria

    • Selected students must pay SDMIMD admission fees and submit the required documents

    SDMIMD PhD Admissions 2026

    SDMIMD Mysore offers PhD Management at the doctoral level. Mentioned below is the eligibility criteria of the SDMIMD Mysore PhD course

    SDMIMD Mysore Eligibility Criteria

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria 

    PhD

    Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised university

    SDMIMD PhD Admission Process 

    • First, candidates must meet the SDMIMD Mysore PhD eligibility criteria

    • Visit the official website and fill the application form with all the necessary information

    • Appear in the NET/ KSET or PhD Admission Entrance Test conducted by the University 

    • Candidates are selected on the basis of entrance exam score, past academic performance along with several other factors

    • SDMIMD Mysore PhD admission is confirmed after verification of documents and payment of SDMIMD Mysore admission fees

    Also Read: SDMIMD Mysore Courses

    Documents Required for SDMIMD Mysore Admissions 2026

    • Passport-size photographs

    • 10th mark sheet and pass certificate

    • 12th mark sheet and pass certificate

    • Bachelor’s degree mark sheet and pass certificate (for PG admission)

    • Master’s degree mark sheet and pass certificate (for PhD admission)

    • Transfer certificate

    • Caste certificate    

    • Migration certificate

    • Aadhar card

    • Residential certificate (if applicable)

    • Income certificate (if applicable)

    Note: Students need to submit the above-mentioned documents before the commencement of the classes.

    SDMIMD Mysore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: What entrance exams are accepted for PGDM admissions at SDMIMD Mysore?

    Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development Mysore accepts CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT for admission to the PGDM programme. Final confirmation of candidates' admission to Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development Mysore will be done only after document verification and admission fee payment.

    2: How can students apply for admissions to SDMIMD Mysore?

    Students can apply by filling out the application form on the Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development Mysore official website and submit the required documents by paying the application fee.

    3: Is there an interview round for PGDM admissions at SDMIMD Mysore?

    Yes, Candidates are shortlisted for admission to the PGDM programme at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development Mysore based on their performance in the personal interview.

    4: What is the admission process for the Ph.D. programme at SDMIMD Mysore?

    Admission to the Ph.D. programme at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development Mysore is based on the candidates' performance in the PhD. Entrance Test. At the time of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development admissions, other academic factors are also taken into consideration.

    5: What documents are required for admission at SDMIMD Mysore?

    Required documents for Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development admission include 10th, 12th, graduation mark sheets, passport-size photos, a transfer certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and more.

    Student Reviews for SDMIMD Mysore

    College Infrastructure: 4.5/5
    Academics: 4/5
    Placements: 3.6/5
    Value for Money: 3.8/5
    Campus Life: 4.3/5

    the college is good with diverse people all around india

    Academics

    the teachers are good and experienced a good balance of case studies, lectures and presentations,projects, prepareing all the stundents for the corporate world.blending the management theory with real world application.

    Best option for those who want to become a manager.

    Verified Review

    Academics

    The subjects and academic programs are similar to those at IIMs. The practical exposure is excellent, and the teaching methods enhance both soft and hard skills.The Academics are aligned with what corporate wants.

    Great campus to learn but placement is dismal

    Have a question related to SDMIMD Mysore ?

    Hi aspirant,

    Both IFMR GSB and SDMIMD are excellent and respectable choices for an MBA, however IFMR GSB is thought to have marginally better placement records.

    Here is a detailed comparison:

    IFMR GSB:

    Location: Sri City, Andhra Pradesh

    Program: MBA

    Fees: 14.16 Lakh

    Placements: average 13.4 LPA

    SDMIMD:

    Location: Mysuru,

    How is SDMIMD college in terms of placements and ROI?? Is it worth doing PGDM over there?

    Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) offers a two-year, full time, Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). This programme is approved by AICTE, accredited by NBA, and has also been recognised as equivalent to MBA by Association of Indian Universities.

    The college offers a decent ROI for its

    Hi Arun James,

    Both the college SIES College of Arts Science and Commerce, Mumbai and Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development, Mysore are good.

    You can choose any college on the basis on infrastructure, facility, teaching and placement. SDMIMD offer PGDM, PGPGCM Courses on MAT Score. Fees of PGDM

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    News and Notifications
    Mar 24, 2026

    SDMIMD Mysore admissions for the academic year 2026-27 are currently open. 

    Mar 24, 2026

    The deadline to apply for ATMA exam for admission to the SDMIMD Mysore is April 21, 2026. 

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