Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Indian Institute of Management Ranchi for the Master of Business Administration [MBA] program amount to INR 17,50,000 to INR 17,90,000 for the entire two-year duration. This fee structure includes hostel accommodations but excludes mess charges, which are INR 27,000 per trimester, with an additional 5% GST applicable. A refundable caution deposit is set at INR 20,000, and there is also an alumni fee of INR 10,000.
The institution offers various scholarships, such as the Merit-cum-Means scholarship, which provides financial waivers. Financial assistance is available through bank loans without collateral, offering a maximum of INR 40 lakhs at subsidized interest rates.
About Management Development Programme
IIM Ranchi’s Management Development Programme offers short-duration executive education for working professionals and corporate leaders across all functional areas of management. The institute holds NIRF rank 18 in Management (2025). Programmes are offered both as open-enrolment and customized in-company formats. Total programme fee starts at INR 37,000.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are open on a rolling basis for upcoming management development programmes at IIM Ranchi.
Key Points
- Programmes span Finance, HR, Operations, Marketing, Strategy, and Leadership domains
- IIM Ranchi has conducted 17 or more MDPs since April 2023 for organizations including NTPC, SAIL, and CMPDIL
- Both open-enrolment public programmes and fully customized in-company programmes are available
- Participants receive an IIM Ranchi certificate of completion jointly conferred by faculty directors
IIM Ranchi MDP Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Programme Fee (Short-Duration MDP) | INR 37,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 37,000 |
- Fees for long-duration or customized in-company programmes are quoted separately on request.
- Programme fees may vary based on duration, domain, and batch composition for specific programmes.
- GST is charged additionally on the programme fee at the applicable rate.
IIM Ranchi MDP Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MDP Annual Calendar 2026-27 Published | August 2026 |
- IIM Ranchi EEC office releases new MDP dates on a rolling basis throughout the academic year.
- Applicants should register interest through the official EEC portal to receive programme notifications.
- In-company programmes are scheduled in consultation with the sponsoring organization.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Working professionals with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
- Candidates with a graduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Senior executives or organizational nominees sponsored by their employer are also eligible to apply
- Fresh graduates without work experience are not eligible for MDP enrollment
Admission Process
- Visit the IIM Ranchi EEC portal at iimranchi.ac.in/eec and select the desired MDP from the programme calendar
- Download the programme brochure and confirm that the eligibility and programme content match professional development goals
- Complete the online registration form and submit professional experience details and educational background
- Pay the programme fee through the IIM Ranchi payment gateway to confirm enrolment
- Receive confirmation email with programme schedule, pre-reading material, and on-campus or virtual joining instructions
✓ Opt for this if
- Working professionals seeking IIM-branded executive credential
- Mid-level managers targeting functional knowledge upgrade in 3 to 5 days
- Corporates looking to sponsor employee development with an IIM programme
- Organizations needing a customized in-company management programme
- Executives from PSUs, government, and manufacturing sectors
✗ Skip if
- Freshers or students without work experience
- Professionals seeking a long-duration postgraduate degree or diploma
- Those requiring placement assistance or alumni network of a full MBA programme
- Candidates wanting CFA, CA, or professional certification instead
IIM Ranchi MDP Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Early Registration Concession | As announced per programme | Participants who register before the early-bird deadline for specific programmes |
| Group Enrolment Benefit | As announced per programme | Organizations sponsoring 3 or more executives for the same open MDP batch |
- Individual merit-cum-means scholarships are not offered for executive development programmes at IIM Ranchi.
- Concession details vary by programme and are disclosed in the individual programme brochures.
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, IIM Ranchi ranks 39 out of 372 colleges in India and 2nd in state Jharkhand for its MDP program.
- 18 out of 125 under NIRF Management Ranking 2025.
- 6 out of 25 under Outlook Management Ranking 2026.
- 20 out of 100 under IIRF Management Ranking 2025.
Read more on IIM Ranchi Rankings here
IIM Ranchi MDP FAQs
Ques. What is the Management Development Programme at IIM Ranchi?
Ans. The Management Development Programme at IIM Ranchi is a short-duration executive education initiative run by the institute’s Executive Education and Consultancy office. MDPs are offered in domains including Finance, Human Resource, Operations, Marketing, Strategy, and Leadership. They are designed for working professionals who want to upgrade functional knowledge and earn an IIM-branded certificate without enrolling in a full-time degree programme. IIM Ranchi has conducted over 17 MDPs since April 2023 for major organizations including NTPC and SAIL.
Ques. How long are the MDPs offered at IIM Ranchi?
Ans. MDPs at IIM Ranchi typically range from 3 to 5 days for short intensive programmes to longer multi-module formats spanning several weeks. The exact duration depends on the functional area and the depth of the programme. The 5-day format is the most common for open-enrolment MDPs. Long-duration 3-month executive education programmes are also available under the Open EEP format covering Finance, General Management, HR, Leadership, Marketing, and Analytics.
Ques. Who can apply for an MDP at IIM Ranchi?
Ans. Working professionals with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and a graduate degree from a recognized university are eligible. Senior executives, middle managers, and organizational nominees sponsored by their employers are all welcome. Fresh graduates without work experience are not eligible. Most programmes welcome participants from all sectors including private companies, public sector undertakings, government departments, and the armed forces.
Ques. Does IIM Ranchi award a certificate for MDP completion?
Ans. Yes. Participants who successfully complete the MDP at IIM Ranchi receive a certificate of completion jointly signed by the programme directors from IIM Ranchi faculty. The certificate carries the IIM Ranchi brand and is recognized by employers in the executive education market. It is not equivalent to a degree or diploma but is treated as a professional development credential for performance appraisal, promotion, and career advancement purposes in many organizations.
Ques. Can companies send groups of employees for MDPs at IIM Ranchi?
Ans. Yes. IIM Ranchi offers both open-enrolment programmes where individual professionals can register and fully customized in-company programmes designed and delivered exclusively for a sponsoring organization. Organizations such as NTPC, SAIL, and CMPDIL have engaged IIM Ranchi for tailored MDPs. Group enrolment for open programmes may also be eligible for concession depending on the programme. Companies interested in customized programmes should contact the EEC office at IIM Ranchi directly for pricing and scheduling.
Ques. What is the fee for an MDP at IIM Ranchi?
Ans. The programme fee for a short-duration MDP at IIM Ranchi starts at INR 37,000. Fees for longer or customized programmes are quoted separately based on programme duration, faculty involvement, and batch size. GST is charged additionally on the programme fee. Many participants are sponsored by their employers, and companies may deduct the expense as a training cost under applicable tax provisions. Early registration and group enrolment concessions may be available for specific programmes.