Chandargupt Institute of Management, Patna Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Eligibility:

• PGDM Programs: Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.

• FPM and Executive FPM: Candidates must hold a master's degree or equivalent in the relevant field.

Selection Process:

• PGDM Programs: Admission to CIMP’s flagship PGDM program is highly competitive and includes the following steps:

  1. Shortlisting based on entrance exam scores (CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT), academic record, and work experience.

  2. Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) for shortlisted candidates, typically held in March.

  3. Final selection based on a merit list considering weighted scores of academic performance, test scores, work experience, and performance in GD and PI.

• Approved Intake: 180 seats.

• PGDM Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Development:

  1. Shortlisting based on academic record, work experience, and Statement of Purpose.

  2. Personal interviews for shortlisted candidates.

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  • Approved Intake: 30 seats.

• FPM (Fellow Programme in Management):

  1. Submission of a 5000-word research proposal.

  2. Shortlisting based on test scores (CAT, GMAT, GRE, NET), academic record, work experience, and proposal quality.

  3. Research Proposal Presentation and Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates.

  4. Final selection based on weighted criteria:

     • Academic qualifications (20%)

     • Test scores (20%)

     • Research proposal presentation (40%)

     • Personal interview (20%).

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  • Approved Intake: 20 seats.

• Executive FPM:

  1. Submission of a Statement of Purpose (max 1000 words).

  2. Screening by the EFPM Admissions Committee.

  3. Personal Interviews for shortlisted candidates.

  4. Final selection based on overall performance in the academic area of specialization.

Application Process

The application process varies depending on the program:

• For PGDM Programs:

  1. Take one of the accepted entrance exams (CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT).

  2. Apply through the CIMP official website during the application window.

  3. Pay the application fee online.

  4. Submit the following required documents:

     • Entrance exam score card

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

     • Work experience certificate (if applicable)

     • Caste certificate (if applicable)

  5. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for GD and PI.

  6. Attend the GD and PI as scheduled.

  7. Final selection results are typically announced in the third week of April.

• For FPM and Executive FPM:

  1. Submit the application form available on the CIMP website.

  2. Pay the application fee.

  3. Submit required documents, including:

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

     • Academic certificates and mark sheets

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

     • Work experience documents (especially for Executive FPM)

  4. Shortlisted candidates will be called for research proposal presentation and/or personal interview.

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

  6. Final selection results will be announced, and the program typically commences in June.

Tips for Applicants:

• Ensure all documents are properly attested before submission.

• Stay updated with the official website for the latest admission notifications.

• Regularly check for updates on important dates and any changes to the admission process.

• Ensure payment of fees is completed within the stipulated time to confirm admission.