Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR), Pune 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 scores. In addition to this, IMDR also has successfully completed its 2021 placement with 90% placements  The average salary of INR 5.5 LPA is increased by 2.66% compared to last year. The highest salary package stood at INR 10 LPA. Some of the major recruiters included Accenture, Coca-Cola, Amazon, KPIT, Bajaj Finance, Neeyamo, Sudarshan Chemicals, Godrej & Boyce and many more. During the placements, 54% of the total offers came from the BFSI sector, 19% of the offers came from the Logistics, Retail & E-commerce sectors, 14% of the offers came from the IT & Consulting sector, 12% of the offers came from the EdTech sector & only 1% of the total offers were made from the Manufacturing sector. Check: IMDR Pune Placements

Institute of Management Development and Research Important Dates 2023

MAH CET
Events Dates
MAH MBA CET Registration February 23 - March 6, 2023
MAH MBA CET Registration Restarted March 9 - 11, 2023
MAH MBA CET Form Correction March 7 - 11, 2023
MAH MBA CET Admit Card Released  March 19, 2023
MAH MBA CET Exam Date March 25 - 26, 2023
MAH MBA CET Re-Exam Registration April 6 - 16, 2023
MAH MBA CET Re-Exam May 06, 2023
MAH MBA CET Result Declaration June 03, 2023
Counselling Process Begins June 28, 2023
MAH MBA CET Counselling - Online Registration of Application & Uploading of Required Documents June 28, 2023 – July 07, 2023
MAH MBA CET Counselling - Documents Verification & Confirmation of Application Form for Admission by Online Mode June 28, 2023 – July 08, 2023

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: 

Course Specializations Eligibility Criteria
PGDM Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain & Operations, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship & Start-up Management, International Trade, Business Technology & Systems Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of at least 50% marks from a recognized university along with a valid CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAHCET/ ATMA Scores
FPM General Management, Marketing Management, HR and OB, Operations Management, Financial Management, Sustainability and CSR, Organizational Management, Agri-Business Management Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering and Technology/ Management/ Economics/ Social Science/ Biological Science/ Pure Science/ Commerce/ Humanities with first class

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 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.
  • 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.

PGDM Specialization MAT Cut-Off CAT Cut-Off CMAT Cut-off 
PGDM Marketing 67 80 60
PGDM Human Resource Management 67 80 60
PGDM Operation 67 80 60
PGDM Finance 67 80 60
PGDM Systems Management 67 80 60

Institute of Management Development and Research Placements

In the 2022 placement drive at IMDR Pune, 117 students participated in the placement drive and among them 107 were placed and 5 students choose to go towards the entrepreneurship field. The placement percentage stood at 96%. This year around 12 opportunities were available for students in the sectors like BFSI, Manufacturing, IT consulting, Logistics, etc. Around 15% of the opportunities were generated through direct alumni references.

IMDR Pune PGDM Placement 2022 highlights:

Particulars Statistics 
Placement Percentage 96%
Total Number of Students Participated 117
Total Students Placed 107
Total Recruiters  102
Total Opportunities 12
International Offer  1 offer by Double A
International Offer Job Description  Accounting Analyst ( 35,000 THB Salary)
Highest CTC  INR 10 LPA
Average CTC INR 5.43 LPA
Most frequently offered CTC INR 7.94 LPA
Top Recruiters ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Berger Paints, Byjus, Reliance Retail, Hindustan Times, Xanadu, Amazon, etc. 

Institute of Management Development and Research FAQs

Ques. How are the faculty at IMDR?

Ans. There are a total of 11 faculty members in the institute and most of them are Ph.D holders in their respective fields of education. IMDR faculty is highly qualified and experienced.

Check: IMDR Pune Faculty

Ques. Are accommodation facilities offered by IMDR? 

Ans. Yes. IMDR offers 2 boys hostels and one girls hostel. The hostels are equipped with all the basic facilities and are available at an affordable rate.

Ques. What is the course fee for the PGDM program available at IMDR?

Ans. The course fee for the PGDM course at the Institute of Management Development and Research is INR 2,50,000 per annum. 

Ques. How many seats are available in the IMDR hostels?

Ans. There are a total of 44 seats in the Boys Hostel and 10 seats are available in the Girl's Hostel. 

Ques. How can I apply to the courses offered by IMDR?

Ans. Students can apply to the courses offered by the institute in online mode by filling out the online application form available on the official website of IMDR.