Institute of Management Development and Research - [IMDR], Pune

Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR), Pune has emerged as a pioneer in management education. Approved by AICTE, accredited by NBA and MBA Equivalence by AIU, IMDR is amongst India’s premier B-schools. It offers a PGDM equivalent to an MBA degree with dual specialization in 8 domains.

Admission to IMDR Pune PGDM is done based on CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAHCET/ ATMA/ GMAT scores. The curriculum at IMDR ensures a holistic understanding of management principles through case studies, industry projects, and interactive sessions. The Institute offers dual specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Supply Chain & Operations, International Trade, Business Technology & Systems, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship & Start-Up Management, and Agri-Business Management.

In addition to this, IMDR also has successfully completed its 2021-23 placement with more than 90% students placed. The average salary increased by 24% and the highest salary incresed by 29%. The highest salary package stood at INR 12.9 LPA and average package at INR 6.74 LPA. Recruiters from BFSI, Consulting, FMCG, ITES sectors were drawn towards the talent pool of the institute. Some of the major recruiters included Accenture, TCS, Accenture, Scalar Academy, Vedantu, IndiaMart, Reliance Retail, HIndustan Times, Godrej and Boyce, Axis Bank and many more.  Check: IMDR Pune Placements

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Institute of Management Development and Research Key Facts

• First B-School in Pune
• Embedded 6 months internship
• Corporate Mentoring by Alumni
• Blended Learning
• Dual Specializations
• Choice-based credit system.
• Industry Relevant Certifications
• Best return on investment ROI in terms of tuition fees
• Separate hostels for both boys and girls and that too at an affordable rate. 
• Scholarships to the eligible students based on their merit in the examination conducted by the conducting body. 

Institute of Management Development and Research Courses

The institute offers PGDM courses in eight disciplines at the postgraduate level. The details of the courses offered are given below: 

Note: Work experience certificate is mandatory for PGDM for Working Professionals admission.

Check: IMDR Pune Courses and Fees

IMDR Pune PGDM Eligibility Criteria

IMDR (Institute of Management Development and Research), Pune offers admission to students applying for PGDM courses, when students fulfill the following eligibility criteria.

• Candidates must have passed Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university 
• Students must have achieved more than 50% aggregate marks in their Graduation degree (5% relaxation for SC/ST)
• Students appearing for UG’s last year exams are also eligible, only if their previous semesters’ aggregate marks are more than 50%
• Professional work experience is not mandatory for students applying for admission to PGDM courses

IMDR Pune PGDM Admission Criteria

• Candidates must qualify for one of the national/state level entrance exams- CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MH-CET/ GMAT and have a valid scorecard
• Candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview based on their scores in the CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MH-CET/ GMAT.
• The final selection will consider various criteria like previous academic records, performance in tests, and personal interviews. 

Cut-off:

The following table shows the MAT, CAT, and CMAT cut-off (general category) for IMDR’s PGDM course.

Institute of Management Development and Research Placements

In the 2023 placement drive at IMDR Pune, 146 students participated in the placement drive and among them 138 were placed and 8 students choose to go towards the entrepreneurship field. The placement percentage stood more than 90%. This year around 66 opportunities were available for students in the sectors like BFSI, 13 in Consulting, 13 in IT and much more. Around 15% of the opportunities were generated through direct alumni references.

IMDR Pune PGDM Placement 2023 highlights:

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