CIMP Patna Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Chandragupt Institute of Management (CIMP), Patna offers admission to postgraduate and doctoral programmes in the field of management. CIMP Patna admissions are offered to PGDM, PGDM-IEV, EFPM and FPM programmes. CIMP Patna PGDM admission is done through CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ CUET/ GMAT/ CMAT scores, previous academic records, and relevant work experience. 

Following that, candidates will be called to attend the group discussion and personal interview. The final merit list will be prepared after considering weighted scores of various components such as academic record, test score, work experience, and performance in the group discussion and personal interview. The detailed admission process of Chandragupt Institute of Management is mentioned below.

CIMP Patna Registration Process 2025

• Candidates should download the CIMP Patna admissions application form from the official website.

• Fill out the application form with all the details required.

• Submit the documents required.

• One has to pay the Chandragupt Institute of Management application fee through cash or credit card/debit card/bank transfer through the designated payment gateway.

• The duly filled application form can be submitted directly/ online mode. 

Also See: CIMP Patna Courses and Fees

CIMP Patna PGDM Admissions 2025

Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna offers admission to postgraduate courses in different specialisations. The PG courses offered by CIMP Patna are PGDM and PGDM-IEV. The course duration of PGDM is 2 years. To be eligible for CIMP Patna PGDM admissions, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognised university.

Also See: CIMP Patna Placements

CIMP Patna PGDM Courses and Eligibility Criteria 2025

CIMP Patna PGDM Admission Process 2025

• Candidates seeking admission to the PGDM programme will have to meet the CIMP Patna PGDM eligibility criteria.

• CIMP Patna invites applications from eligible candidates appearing for CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ CUET/ GMAT/ CMAT to the Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme. 

• Eligible candidates will have to fill out the application form, the cost of an application Form is Rs. 1000 (Rs. 500 for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Differently Abled (DA) candidates).

• CIMP Patna PGDM admission is done through CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ CMAT scores.

• Shortlisting of the candidates for CIMP Patna admission to the PGDM course will be done based on Test scores (CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ CUET/ GMAT/ CMAT) and criteria like the previous academic record and relevant work experience.

• Shortlisted candidates will be called to attend Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates will be informed about the GD / PI schedule through emails/ phone.

• The final merit list will be prepared after considering weighted scores of various components like the academic record, test score, work experience and performance in the group discussion and personal interview.

• The final offer of CIMP Patna PGDM  admission will be done after verification of documents and course fee payment. Candidates will be notified by courier/speed post/registered post/e-mails. 

Also See: CIMP Patna Facilities

CIMP Patna PGDM-IEV Admission Process 2025

• Candidates will have to meet the CIMP Patna PGDM-IEV eligibility criteria.

• Then, candidates having a valid score of CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ ATMA are eligible to apply for CIMP Patna PGDM-IEV admission.

• Fill out the application form by paying the application fee. 

• Shortlisting of candidates for CIMP Patna PGDM-IEV admission will be done based on the candidate’s academic record, work experience and Statement of Purpose outlining their interest in the programme.

• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to appear for the personal interview.

• Candidates with experience in startups, businesses or other relevant work experience will be given preference. 

• Final admission is done after verification of documents and course fee payment. 

CIMP Patna EFPM/ FPM Admissions 2025

Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna offers admission to doctoral courses. The doctoral courses offered by CIMP Patna are EFPM and FPM. The duration of the CIMP Patna EFPM and FPM programme is 4 years.

CIMP Patna EFPM/ FPM Courses and Eligibility Criteria 2025

CIMP Patna EFPM Admission Process 2025

• First, candidates will have to meet the CIMP Patna EFPM eligibility criteria. 

• Submit the application online and pay the online non‐refundable/ non-transferable application fee of Rs. 1000 (Rs. 500 for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Differently Abled (DA) candidates).

• The candidate must submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) not exceeding 1000 words on the area of their research interest along with his/ her application.

• An EFPM Admissions Committee, comprising of members from the Fellow Programme Committee and respective areas of specialisation will screen the applications and shortlist and recommend the candidates who may be called for interviews.

• Candidates having relevant experience of 3 or more years will be given preference in the CIMP Patna EFPM admission process.

• The shortlisted candidates will receive their call letters for interviews and will be required to appear for a Personal Interview at the CIMP campus for the final selection.

• Final selection will be done by the academic area of specialisation for which the candidate has applied based on the overall performance of the candidate and the requirements of the areas and provisional admission offers will be made.

Note: All decisions related to admission to EFPM at CIMP Patna will be taken by the CIMP Patna FPM Admissions Committee.

CIMP Patna FPM Admission Process 2025

• Candidates need to fulfill the CIMP Patna FPM eligibility criteria.

• Then, candidates require a valid test score, from any one of the acceptable tests: CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ NET.

• Fill out the application by paying the application fee. 

• The candidates must submit a synopsis of about 5000 words on the area of their research interest (tentative research proposal) along with his/ her application.

• However, every candidate has to make a presentation before the selection committee.

• Shortlisting of the candidates will be done based on Test scores (CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ NET), previous academic record, relevant work experience and the quality of presentation.

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Research Proposal Presentation and Personal Interview (PI).

• Candidates will be informed about the Research Proposal Presentation and Personal Interview (PI) schedule by email. 

• The final selection of the candidate for CIMP Patna FPM admission will be based on the cumulative score consisting of Academic qualifications (20 per cent), CAT / GMAT / GRE / NET score (20 per cent), Research Proposal Presentation before the Selection Committee (40 per cent) and Personal Interview (20 per cent).

• Admission is confirmed after verification of documents and Chandragupt Institute of Management admission fee payment. 

Documents Required for Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna Admissions 

• Class 10th mark sheet and certificate

• Class 12th mark sheet and certificate

• Bachelor’s degree certificate (for PGDM/ PGDM-IEV admission)

• Master’s degree certificate (for FPM admission)

• 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)

• CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ CUET/ GMAT/ CMAT scorecard (for PGDM/ PGDM-IEV admission)

• CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ NET scorecard (for FPM admission)

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

• Medical Fitness Certificate

• Nativity Certificate

• Conduct Certificate

• Work experience certificate

Note: Candidates must upload scanned copies of the above-mentioned documents and carry the original documents at the time of physical verification