International Management Institute - [IMI], Bhubaneswar

IMI Bhubaneswar established is 2011, is one of the three IMIs established by the renowned Goenka Group. IMI Bhubaneswar was ranked 67th in the management category as per the NIRF Ranking 2023. It has also achieved the prestigious AMBA Accreditation, recognized by SAARC and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) under the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.

IMI Bhubaneswar offers a 2-year flagship PGDM program and admission into it is based on exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT and GMAT, followed by Group discussion, Extempore, Essay writing, and Personal Interview. IMI Bhubaneswar CAT cutoff is around 80 percentile. The fees for the 2-year PGDM is around INR 13.5 lakhs. The average package stood at 12.6 LPA and the highest package at 21 LPA during the 2024 placement drive. 

IMI Bhubaneswar Courses

IMI Bhubaneswar offers a diverse range of programs tailored to meet the demands of the dynamic business landscape. The details of the courses offered by IMI Bhubaneswar are mentioned below:

IMI Bhubaneswar Fees

The fees for the PGDM program is INR 13.2 Lakhs for 2 years, excluding the hostel charges. The hostel charges vary depending upon the type of accommodation and can be somewhere between INR 60,000 - INR 80,000 for non-AC rooms and INR 1.05 lakhs - INR 1.35 lakhs for AC rooms. 

The fees for all the courses offered by IMI Bhubaneswar are mentioned in the table below:

IMI Bhubaneswar Admission 2024

IMI Bhubaneswar PGDM program is a 2-year program, divided into 6 semesters of 11-12 weeks each. The PGDM admission usually starts in November with the release of the application form. 

• Interested candidates will have to fill out the online application form through http://admission.imi.edu and the non-refundable application fee is 1250 plus GST @ 18%.
• The selection to the PGDM program will be based on the scores of CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT. Other parameters like past academic performance, Group Discussion, Extempore speaking, Essay Writing, and Personal Interview will be considered. 

IMI Bhubaneswar Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

The IMI Bhubaneswar cutoff is expected to be 80 percentile for CAT and 75 percentile for XAT. The cutoff for other exams accepted by the institute is as follows:

IMI Bhubaneswar Placements 2024

IMI Bhubaneswar has taken immense satisfaction in achieving a 100% placement rate for all its students since its inception. the institute has established an impressive track record, with an average salary growth of 15-20% every year. In terms of placement percentage, IMI Bhubaneswar surpasses 31 colleges ranked higher, and its median salary outperforms that of 21 higher-ranked colleges.

• IMI Bhubaneswar has released its interim placement report 2024 and according to that, more than 60 recruiters visited. The highest package stood at INR 21.25 LPA and the average package at INR 12.6 LPA. 
• The major job roles offered to the students were Strategy Consultant, Corporate Finance Manager, Brand Manager, Business Analyst, Talent Acquisition Manager, Operations Analyst, Financial Advisor, etc. 
• The PGDM batch 2022-24 had a total of 179 students with 37% females and 63% males. The majority of the students were from B.Com background and had an average work experience of 0-12 months. 

Placement Comparison between IMI Bhubaneswar, IMI Kolkata, IMT Nagpur, IMT Hyderabad, and MDI Murshidabad 

IMI Bhubaneswar Facilities

IMI Bhubaneswar campus offers a beautifully sculptured campus covered with trees and shrubs. The campus is spread over a 16-acre space with well-equipped infrastructure. There are air-conditioned lecture halls with more than 70 comfortable seats, modern projection and audio facilities. There are multi-use auditoriums with a capacity of around 200 seatings. 

IMI Bhubaneswar has a well-stocked library with over 13,900 books, 14,000 periodical titles, 54 printed journals/ magazines and access to electronic journals and databases such as EBSCO, Bloomberg Lab, Web of Science, Scopus, and Harvard Business Publishing.

IMI Bhubaneswar offers a full-furnished 120 single-bedded residential facilities to full-time PGDM students. There are more 60 rooms for executive course students. Then there are recreational options that include indoor/outdoor sports facilities like cricket, badminton, volleyball, pool, table tennis, chess, etc. There is also an air-conditioned gym for maintaining the student’s physical health. 

IMI Bhubaneswar USP

IMI Bhubaneswar offers some unique recourses to enhance the learning experience of its students. Some of them are:

1. Collaboration with Grant Thornton: IMI Bhubaneswar has partnered with Grant Thornton to deliver an industry-led certification program for final-year students. The program is conducted on-campus, and runs from July to November, comprising 128 hours of course delivery divided into eight modules.
2. IMI Bhubaneswar has partnered with Board Infinity, Asia's leading career-tech platform, offering personalized career tracks connecting learners with 2000+ industry experts.
3. Industry Exposure: The institute offers industry exposure to the students through their summer internships, live projects, and competitions. There are also guest lectures taken by industry experts to provide insight into various industries. 

IMI Bhubaneswar Campus Life 

The classes at IMI Bhubaneswar are held every day from 8.30 am and extend up to late evening hours including weekends. Each class is of 60 minutes and attendance in all the classes is compulsory. To provide a better campus experience, the institute offers a wide variety of extracurricular and academic programs. IMI Bhubaneswar prides itself on being a student-driven institution. The students are at the forefront of every activity, which helps them to nurture both academic excellence and personal growth. 

• There are student-run committees like the Placement Committee, Media & Public Relations Committee, Alumni Committee, Cultural Committee, Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), Competition Cell, Branding Committee, Mess Committee, and Sports Committee, etc.
• The students conduct yearly gatherings that emphasize holistic growth, such as Management Conclave, EGADE, Sparx, and Phronesis.

• Then there is a yearly sporting event, Jazbaa, that encourages students to compete in a healthy way and to bond with one another. 
• Through clubs like Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat and Prayas, which promote diversity and community engagement, the institute also emphasizes social responsibility and cultural interaction. 

Reasons to Choose IMI Bhubaneswar

• Student-Driven Environment: IMI Bhubaneswar fosters a student-driven culture, empowering students to lead committees, events, and activities, thereby enhancing their leadership skills. Through participation in clubs and committees, help them gain hands-on experience in corporate dynamics. This not only enhances their skills but also adds value to their professional development, preparing them for success in their future endeavours.

• Skilled Faculty: Currently, IMI Bhubaneswar has around 24 core faculty members and all of them are Ph.D holders from prestigious institutes such as IITs and IIMs. The faculties bring rich industry experience to the classrooms, as some have practical experience of over 15 years. They also have a prolific research output, with over 220 publications since the institute's inception.

• Placement: IMI Bhubaneswar has a record of offering 100% placement to its students. The PGDM fees is around INR 6.75 lakhs per annum excluding the hostel fees and the average package is INR 12.6 LPA, offering an ROI of around 86%. 

• Scholarship: IMI Bhubaneswar offers scholarships based on the academic performance of the student. A scholarship up to 1 Lakh is awarded to the students who have scored at least 80 percentile in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT. The female candidates will be awarded with an additional 20% scholarship. Around 5% of the students belonging to the economically weaker sections are also offered scholarships by the institute. 

• Diverse Programs and Partnerships: IMI Bhubaneswar provides global exposure through a variety of programs and partnerships with internationally recognized institutions. For instance, students from France recently joined for the third trimester, enriching the academic environment with their perspectives. Additionally, the institute regularly hosts industry leaders, fostering interactive sessions where they share valuable insights and experiences, thereby keeping students abreast of the latest industry trends and practices.