Admission
Institute of Management Studies, Indore – Admission 2025: Eligibility & Selection Process
At the Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Indore, admissions for various programs are primarily entrance-based. Candidates must hold valid scores in national or state-level entrance exams recognized by the institute. For example, CAT / CMAT / ATMA scores are accepted for MBA admissions, while merit-based selection applies to certain other postgraduate programs.
| Course | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Method |
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| MBA | Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) | CAT / CMAT / ATMA followed by Group Discussion & Personal Interview |
| Executive MBA | Graduation with 2 years of work experience | Written Test & Personal Interview conducted by IMS |
| PhD (Management) | Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% aggregate | Entrance Test followed by Interview (conducted by DAVV / IMS) |
Admission Process – Step-by-Step
1. Application Submission
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Candidates must apply through the official IMS Indore / DAVV website.
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For MBA, register for CAT / CMAT / ATMA and submit the scorecard during application.
2. Selection Stages
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MBA: Based on entrance exam scores followed by GD & PI rounds.
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Executive MBA: Based on internal test and personal interview.
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PhD: Through Entrance Test Interview conducted by IMS / DAVV.
3. Merit List & Admission Confirmation
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Final merit list is prepared based on overall performance.
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Selected candidates must pay the admission fee to confirm their seat.
For more detailed information , please visit the official Institute of Management Studies website.

