Master of Business Administration [MBA]

The Institute of Management and Research Ghaziabad offers a 2-year full-time MBA affiliated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. Admission is based on CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or ATMA scores, followed by group discussion and personal interview at the institute. Total programme fees are INR 1,33,000 for the full 2-year duration. The programme has an intake of 60 seats per batch.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open for the 2026 to 27 batch. Closing date is not yet announced.

IMR Ghaziabad MBA Fees 2026

• Fee covers the complete 2-year MBA programme.
• An application fee of INR 750 (cash) or INR 800 (demand draft) applies at the time of applying.

IMR Ghaziabad MBA Admission 2026

• MAT and ATMA scores are also accepted for IMR Ghaziabad MBA admission.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for written test, group discussion, and personal interview at IMR.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 50% aggregate marks
• Final-year students awaiting results may apply provisionally and submit qualifying mark sheet before admission
• Valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or ATMA is required for shortlisting to the next round
• No upper age limit as per AKTU and AICTE norms for MBA admission

Admission Process

• Register for a national management entrance exam such as CAT 2026, MAT, XAT 2027, CMAT 2027, or ATMA
• Submit the IMR Ghaziabad application form online or in person at the institute with required documents
• Appear in a written test on English language proficiency conducted by the institute
• Attend the group discussion and personal interview rounds at IMR Ghaziabad campus
• Receive admission offer based on overall merit across entrance score and institute-level rounds
• Complete the admission formalities and fee payment to confirm the seat

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking a highly affordable AKTU-affiliated MBA in the NCR region
• Moderate entrance exam score and looking for a private B-school in Ghaziabad
• Plan to build a career with companies recruiting from the NCR talent pool
• Want on-campus internship opportunities in the National Capital Region

✗ Skip if

• Targeting a top-tier B-school with national brand recognition and high average packages
• Require an AICTE-approved PGDM with better campus placement infrastructure
• Prefer a college in a major city with broader industry connections and alumni network

IMR Ghaziabad MBA Placement 2025

IMR Ghaziabad MBA Scholarships 2026

• Apply for AICTE scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
• UP State Scholarship applications are processed at scholarship.up.gov.in before October deadlines.

As mentioned, IMR Ghaziabad offers admission to MBA program based on UPTAC rank. IMR Ghaziabad UPTAC Cutoff 2025 rank is 121126 for the AI category. Further, UPTAC cutoff rank is 31684 for General category. Check IMR Ghaziabad Cutoff

IMR Ghaziabad MBA Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in IMR Ghaziabad MBA Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the IMR Ghaziabad MBA program in 2025 was closed at the 121126 rank , whereas in 2022, the closing rank was 7040 across all categories.

IMR Ghaziabad MBA FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA at IMR Ghaziabad?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year full-time MBA programme at IMR Ghaziabad is INR 1,33,000 for the complete course duration. An application fee of INR 750 (cash) or INR 800 (demand draft) applies separately at the time of application. This makes IMR Ghaziabad one of the most affordable MBA options affiliated with AKTU in the Ghaziabad and NCR region.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted for MBA admission at IMR Ghaziabad?

Ans. IMR Ghaziabad accepts scores from CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, and ATMA for MBA admission. After the entrance exam, shortlisted candidates must clear an English written test, group discussion, and personal interview conducted at the campus. No minimum cutoff score is specified. Final selection is based on overall merit across all rounds and students may apply with scores from any of the accepted exams.

Ques. What is the placement record of IMR Ghaziabad MBA graduates?

Ans. IMR Ghaziabad’s MBA placement cell has reported an average package of INR 6 LPA and a highest package of INR 13 LPA in recent placement seasons. Top recruiters include Amazon, Deloitte, HDFC Bank, Godrej, Coca-Cola, Swiggy, Ericsson, and Paytm. The institute also organises 100% paid internship opportunities for MBA students during the programme, enhancing pre-placement offer prospects.

Ques. Is IMR Ghaziabad MBA approved by AICTE?

Ans. IMR Ghaziabad is affiliated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, which is recognised by UGC. The institute offers an AKTU-affiliated 2-year full-time MBA programme. Students considering AICTE-specific scholarships such as the Pragati or Saksham scheme should verify the institute’s current AICTE approval status directly with the institute or on the AICTE approval website.

Ques. What is the eligibility for MBA admission at IMR Ghaziabad?

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks. Final-year students may apply provisionally. A valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or ATMA is required. There is no upper age limit for admission. Selection involves an English written test, group discussion, and personal interview conducted at IMR Ghaziabad campus.