What is the fee structure?

The fee structure varies by course, with undergrad programs starting from ₹ 239,500

How are the placements?

Placements are excellent with an average package of ₹ 1,010,000

Government Since 1968 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University

Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University is a government institution located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, established in 1968. It offers 8+ courses across un…

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#39 NIRF

Ranking

₹5,896 – ₹2.4 Lakh

Fees

Programs

Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University Campus Infrastructure

Government

4.2 / 5.0

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Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University

Campus Location

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Year Established

1968

Accreditation

NBA, NAAC A++ Grade

Highest Package

N/A

Total Reviews

34+

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Overview · Updated Aug 2026

Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University: Admission 2026, Fees, Placement & Ranking

Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University is a government institution located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, established in 1968. It offers 8+ courses across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The institution is approved by AICTE, UGC. Annual course fees range from ₹5,896 – ₹2.4 Lakh. It holds an NIRF ranking of #39 in India.

Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University — Key Facts at a Glance

Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University key facts summary
Established	1968
Location	Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Ownership	Government
Approved By	AICTE, UGC
Total Courses	8+ programs
Fees Range	₹5,896 – ₹2.4 Lakh
NIRF Ranking	#39

Key Highlights

Quick overview of the institution's core facts and figures.

Ownership

Government

Established

1968

Accreditation

AICTE, UGC

NIRF Ranking

#39

Institutional Rank

#39

NIRF Ranking

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Top Courses & Fee Summary

Top Courses and Fees at Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University
Program / Course	Duration	Annual Fee
Master of Business Administration [MBA]	2 Years	₹ 1.6 L - 2.4 L
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Agribusiness)	—	₹ 2.4 Lakhs
Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management	1 Year	₹ 85,000
Ph.D. (Management)	3 Years	₹ 5,896
Diploma	1 Year	₹ 15,000

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Overview of Institute of Management Studies, BHU

Institute of Management Studies is commonly known as IMS BHU or FMS BHU. It is a public institute established in 1968 and affiliated with Banaras Hindu University.

The institute has been ranked 92nd by MyKollege and 28th by IIRF amongst management institutes in 2025.

MBA Program and Admission Process

The popular program offered is the MBA. The admission process includes CAT, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview.

The selection criteria weights are as follows:

CAT: 50%
Academic Records: 20%
Group Discussion (GD): 15%
Personal Interview (PI): 15%

CAT Cutoff for GD-PI Call 2026

The minimum CAT cutoff for a GD-PI call in 2026 is 80 percentile for the UR category.

Fee Structure

Total fees exclude hostel and mess charges. The fee varies by MBA specialization.

Program	Total Fees (Excluding Hostel & Mess)
MBA Agribusiness	INR 2.2 Lakhs
MBA General & IB	INR 2.05 Lakhs

Hostel Fees Per Semester

Hostel fees are charged per semester and exclude mess charges. The amount depends on the hostel and gender.

Hostel	Fees Per Semester
New P.G. Hostel (Girls)	INR 10K
Triveni Complex (Girls)	INR 6K
Management Hostel (Boys)	INR 6K

MBA Placements 2025

Placement data for 2025 is available for MBA and MBA IB programs.

Package Type	Amount
Highest Package	INR 19.8 LPA
Average Package	INR 10.1 LPA
Median Package	INR 9.2 LPA

Top Recruiters

Top recruiters include KPMG, IBM, Infosys, Accenture, JS, Wipro, and Zydex, among others.

Rankings & Awards

National and international recognitions.

#39

NIRF

National Rank

Contact & Location

Reach out to Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University directly.

Phone

0542-2369332, 9415455462, 9721281282

Website

https://www.bhu.ac.in/Site/UnitHomeTemplate/1_5_6908_Main-Site-Institutes-and-Faculties

Address

Banaras Hindu University India

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