Courses and Fees
IMI Bhubaneswar: PGDM Courses (Specializations)
The two-year PGDM program is structured into six trimesters.
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First Year: Focuses on building a strong foundation through core courses across all functional areas of management.
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Second Year: Students select their specialization area.
Specializations offered:
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Marketing Management
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Finance
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Human Resource Management (HRM) & Organisational Behaviour (OB)
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Operations Management (often grouped with Decision Sciences/Analytics)
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Information Systems & Analytics
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Strategy
IMI Bhubaneswar places particular emphasis on contemporary domains such as Analytics and Strategy, ensuring the curriculum remains aligned with industry needs.
IMI Bhubaneswar: PGDM Fee Structure
The PGDM program fees cover tuition, learning materials, IT infrastructure, and related academic resources. The total fee is divided into Academic Fees and Residential/Hostel Fees.
1. Academic Fee (PGDM Full-Time)
| Component | Amount (INR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Academic Fee (2 Years) | ₹14,98,000 | Fixed, non-refundable; includes tuition, learning materials, library, IT, etc. |
| Security Deposit | ₹15,000 | One-time, refundable |
| Total (Excluding Hostel & Mess) | ~₹15,13,000 | Includes refundable deposit |
2. Residential and Mess Charges
IMI Bhubaneswar is a fully residential campus, making hostel and mess charges compulsory.
| Component | Total (2 Years) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel & Water Charges | ₹2,95,000 – ₹3,35,000 | Varies by room type (AC/Non-AC, Twin/Triple Sharing) |
| Mess Charges | ₹1,65,000 – ₹2,00,000 | Based on actual costs, revised annually |
| Total Residential Cost | ~₹4,60,000 – ₹5,35,000 | For the full two-year duration |
3. Grand Total Estimated Cost
The overall estimated cost for the two-year PGDM program, including academic, hostel, and mess fees, is: ₹19.50 Lakhs – ₹20.50 Lakhs
Other Fee Options:
IMI Bhubaneswar also offers a PGDM (Online) program designed for working professionals.
| Program | Duration | Total Fee |
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| PGDM (Online) | 2 Years | ₹1,60,000 |
Pre-Admission Scholarships
Only one of the below-mentioned scholarships can be availed. The 50% scholarship availed will be disbursed at the end of the first year and the other 50% at the end of the second year. A candidate can avail of either a full tuition fee waiver or pre-admission. The Scholarship Committee holds the final decision. The scholarship details are as follows:
- Merit Scholarship: Candidates securing at least 80 % in CAT/XAT/CMAT and GMAT, can avail of up to a scholarship amount that equals INR 1,00,000. This is applicable to applicants having a first-class career.
- Merit Scholarship for Women Candidates: If a female applicant fulfills the above-mentioned criteria, a 20% additional scholarship is granted to her.
- Defence Personnel: A scholarship amount of INR 50,000 and INR 1,00,000 is given to wards of defence personnel and wards of Martyrs respectively.
- Post-Admission Scholarships
Post-Admission Scholarships are awarded to deserving students who have brilliant academic records. IMI Bhubaneshwar has launched Summer Internships under this scholarship scheme to encourage individuals to work to their full potential.
For detailed information about all ranking details, please visit the official IMI Bhubaneswar website.



