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BIMTECH offers two year full time fully residential Post Graduate Diploma in Management programmes i.e. PGDM, PGDM (International Business), PGDM (Insurance Business Management) & PGDM (Retail Management). All these programmes are approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The basic eligibility criteria and fee structure for the different categories are as follows: Programmes Offered for Session 2023-25 at Greater Noida Campus
Programme Recognition No. of Seats Eligibility Criteria Broad Eligibility Criteria Program Tuition Fee Category wise (for full course)
PGDM (2 Year, Full Time) AICTE Approved NBA Accredited Equivalence to MBA by AIU 240 + 45** Valid CAT 2023/ Valid XAT 2024/ Valid GMAT 2022/2023-24/Valid CMAT 2024 score+PI+ Extempore Graduation with Min. 50% marks* (10+2+3 pattern) Merit INR 14,00,000 **Supernumerary INR 14,00,000 Corp. Sponsored/ NRI /NRI Sponsored INR 19,00,000
PGDM (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) (2 Year, Full Time) AICTE Approved 60 Valid CAT 2023/ Valid XAT 2024/ Valid GMAT 2022/2023-24 score+PI+ Extempore Graduation with ​ ​Engineering/ Maths (Hons.)/Statistics(Hons.) with Min. ​60% marks* (10+2+3 pattern) Merit INR 16,00,000 Corp. Sponsored/ NRI /NRI Sponsored INR 22,00,000
PGDM (International Business) (2 Year, Full Time) AICTE Approved NBA Accredited Equivalence to MBA by AIU 60 Valid CAT 2023/ Valid XAT 2024/ Valid GMAT 2022/2023-24/Valid CMAT 2024 score+PI+ Extempore Graduation with Min. 50% marks* (10+2+3 pattern) Merit INR 14,00,000 Corp. Sponsored/NRI /NRI Sponsored INR 19,00,000
PGDM (Insurance Business Management) (2 Year, Full Time) AICTE Approved NBA Accredited Equivalence to MBA by AIU 60 Valid CAT 2023/ Valid XAT 2024/ Valid GMAT 2022/2023-24/Valid MAT 2023-24/Valid CMAT 2024 score+PI+ Extempore Graduation with Min. 50% marks* (10+2+3 pattern) Merit INR 13,00,000 Corp. Sponsored /NRI /NRI Sponsored INR 17,00,000
PGDM (Retail Management) (2 Year, Full Time) AICTE Approved NBA Accredited Equivalence to MBA by AIU 60 Valid CAT 2023/ Valid XAT 2024/ Valid GMAT 2022/2023-24/Valid MAT 2023-24/Valid CMAT 2024 score+PI+ Extempore Graduation with Min. 50% marks* (10+2+3 pattern) Merit INR 13,00,000 Corp. Sponsored/NRI /NRI Sponsored INR 17,00,000
Imp Note: Security deposit (refundable), hostel and mess charges are additional. CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT/CMAT score not required for NRI, Corporate/NRI sponsored categories and Supernumerary seats. *Candidates appearing in Final Year Graduation Examination (1st attempt) in Summer 2024 can also apply. Such candidates will have to produce final year result of Graduation with minimum 50% marks in aggregate on or before 31st October 2024, failing which their provisional admission will be automatically cancelled. **Supernumerary seats reserved for People of Indian Origin (PIO)/Foreign Nationals (FN)- International/SAARC Nationals/Gulf Quota/Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)
PGDM program provides opportunity for students to undertake specializations in functional areas of Strategy & Consulting, Marketing, Finance & Banking, Human Resource and Operations & Decision Science while in PGDM (International Business) programme, only Strategy & Consulting, Marketing, Finance and Banking, Operations & Decision Science are offered. In both the programs, Emerging Business Vertical specializations like IT/ITeS, BFSI, Data Analytics & Digital Business are also offered.

Similarly in PGDM (IBM) program, students are given exposure of all the relevant inputs related to important functional domains, be it, Life Insurance, General Insurance, Health Insurance and InsurTech while in PGDM (RM) program, Visual Merchandising, Franchise Management and Analytical skills with respect to Retail Service Operations are covered.

BIMTECH is now AACSB accredited institute –  joins an ivy league of top globally recognized B-schools. The US based accrediting body i.e. Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accreditation is considered to be a Gold standard in management education.

All the four courses are approved by the regulatory authority AICTE and accredited by the highest national accreditation body, National Board of Accreditation (NBA). These are also approved by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for MBA equivalence.

PGDM (IBM) course is also accredited by globally recognized Chartered Insurance Institute of UK (CII-UK). BIMTECH has a dual degree programme in association with CII-UK.

MBA & PGDM are both Post Graduate Courses in Management. In India, only universities, be it central/state/or private, are authorized to conduct MBA courses. The autonomous institutions approved by AICTE offer PGDM. From the point of employability, there is no differentiation. PGDM courses are normally found much more flexible and hence close to the industry/recruiter’s need.

BIMTECH has got three categories for admission. 85 percent seats in all programmes are filled through merit/ general category while 5 percent seats are filled through ESCS (Economically & Socially Challenged Students) Category – (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Minority Communities (Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Zoroastrians/ Parsis & Jains)) to bring social diversity in the class.

15% Concession to SC/ST and 7.5% Concession to OBC/Minority Communities in Hostel Accommodation Charges will also be given under this category.

For the candidates under merit category, valid score in CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT and good performance in further selection stage is must. Rest 10 percent seats are open for Corporate/NRI sponsored & NRI candidates.

Additional, 45 seats are reserved under Supernumerary category.

Candidates can apply ONLINE only through the link https://online.admissions.bimtech.ac.in and need to first register and create an account. For online application submission candidates need to pay application fee of Rs.2000 through Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking.
The admission process of the Two-Year Full-Time PGDM Programmes is as follows:

  • Apply to BIMTECH online
  • Take CAT-2023/XAT-2024/GMAT 2022/2023-24/CMAT 2024/MAT 2023-24 Examination
  • Short-listing of candidates on the basis of CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT Score
  • Call for the “Selection Process” of Shortlisted Candidates
  • Final selection based on CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT Score as applicable for different programmes, Performance in selection process, past academic performance & work experience (if any) and social profile
Yes, candidates applying under Sponsored (Corporate/NRI) Category need to download the specified format from website appropriately, fill it up, get it signed/notarized and send to the institute with other documents as mentioned on our website https://bimtech.ac.in/admissions/selection-process/.

Candidates can apply either in NRI Sponsored Category or Corporate Sponsored Category and will also be assessed as per the selection process followed at BIMTECH. Please note, CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT/CMAT score is not required for Sponsored categories.
Supernumerary category is meant for People of Indian Origin (PIO)/Foreign Nationals (FN)-International/SAARC Nationals/Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries (Gulf Quota)/Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) in PGDM program only. Candidates will have to submit proof of their status as PIO/OCI/Foreign Nationals-International/ SAARC Nationals/Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries if applying under Supernumerary category.

45 seats are reserved under this category for PGDM program only which is over and above the approved intake of 300 seats.
No, there is no management quota. Admissions take place strictly on the basis of merit.
Yes, candidates appearing in the final year examination of graduation (first attempt) in summer 2024 can apply subject to furnishing the proof of Graduation by October 31, 2024. Non-fulfilment of this condition or not scoring 50% marks in Graduation, will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission without refund of the fee.

Please mention aggregate percentage of marks for all subjects (including optional subjects) irrespective of your Board regulations.

Please note: DO NOT TAKE YOUR BOARD RULES OR OTHER RULES USED BY YOU EARLIER WHILE CALCULATING PERCENTAGE. YOU ARE TO USE THE ABOVE RULE WHICH CLEARLY STATES THAT ALL SUBJECTS INCLUDING YOUR OPTIONAL SUBJECTS ARE TO BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHILE CALCULATING YOUR 10TH AND 12TH STANDARD PERCENTAGE.

For example, if you have studied 7 subjects INCLUDING ALL optional subjects, all 7 subjects must be taken into consideration irrespective of your board rules and regulations.

Please follow your university/institution stated rule for conversion of CGPA into percentage.

In case your university/institution does not have any scheme or rule to convert CGPA into percentage, the same can be done by dividing the candidate’s CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100.

If you have not received the payment confirmation e-mail, first check your spam/junk folder. If it is not there, you can send an email to [email protected] stating your BIMTECH Application No. along with your query and wait for the feedback.
You can edit your application by logging in to BIMTECH Admissions Portal (student dashboard). You will not be able to edit the name, registered email-id & phone number, apart from these you can edit other details if the payment of the application form has not been made. You can get the application form edited through admission team also by sending an email on [email protected], if the payment has already been made.

Yes, 5% seats are reserved for ESCS (Economically & Socially Challenged Students) Category – [SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ Minority Communities (Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Zoroastrians/Parsis & Jains)] to bring social diversity in the class.

For achieving the goal of social inclusion and diversity, these students are also given some additional weightage in calculation of the merit score.

The Selection Process is proposed to be conducted in two phases. The early round (Phase 1) selection process will be conducted in the month of December 2023, while Phase 2 selection process will be conducted in February 2024. Please note the selection process will be in online mode and only offline at BIMTECH Greater Noida campus for both the phases.
It is a reality that post declaration of the CAT/XAT result, all the top ranked B Schools start inviting candidates for further selection process. However, to avoid a possible overlapping of the selection process with other B-schools and also to facilitate the early selection/offer of admission, we propose to conduct an early round of PI process in the month of December, 2023 itself which would be well before the declaration of CAT/XAT results. However, we intend to invite majority of the applicants who apply on or before December 2nd, 2023 based on their profile as judged from:

  • Consistency and good past academic performance
  • Relevant work experience (if any) that brings value to class room learning

This early stage selection process provides a candidate an opportunity to appear for the process with relative ease.
Candidates need to update their entrance test percentiles (CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT) in the online application form after the same are declared for preparation of final selection list based on merit.

You need to update CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT score through student dashboard (BIMTECH Admissions Portal) after the same are declared for the preparation of final selection list based on merit. The official score card will be verified and needs to be submitted in case you have got an admission offer.

You can choose to submit more than one score. BIMTECH will choose the BEST score based on the eligibility before giving out the Final admission offer.

The cut-off is not pre-defined. It depends upon the quality & number of applications received and varies from year to year for different courses. Please note, candidates are only shortlisted on the basis of below given scores for further selection process. Final merit is prepared on the basis of different parameters and admission offer is given based on the merit of the candidate. Table-3 can be followed for details of the weightages given while preparing final merit.

The cut offs for 2023-25 batch were as mentioned below.

TABLE-2
TEST PGDM PGDM-IB PGDM-IBM PGDM-RM
 CAT %ile 75 70 60 60
 XAT %ile 75 70 60 60
GMAT %ile 75 70 60 60
CMAT %ile 95 (240 score) 90 (220 score) 70 (150 score) 70 (150 score)
MAT %ile NA NA 70 70
These are just for reference and the actual cut-offs for this year may vary.
The merit list for admission is prepared on the basis of past academic profile, CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT score as applicable for different programmes and the performance in selection process. Some additional weightage is also given to the eligible candidates on the basis of their work experience & social profile to bring diversity and inclusiveness in the selection process. The break-up of different weightages for 2024 admission cycle is as follows:
Parameters and Weightages for Merit/NRI/Sponsored Categories/Supernumerary Seats

TABLE-3
S.No. Selection Criteria Weightages-Merit Category Weightages-NRI/ Sponsored Categories/ Supernumerary Seats
1 Selection Process: Psychometric Test (PT) Extempore (EXTM) Personal Interview (PI) 7.5  (PT) + 7.5 (EXTM) + 20 (PI) = 35% 15  (PT) + 15 (EXTM) + 20 (PI) = 50%
2 CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT Percentile 30% NA
3 *Past Academic Performance (10th, 12th & Graduation) 7% 14%
4 Additional weightage for candidates with Engineering, Maths & Statistics background 5% 10%
5 **Work Experience 10% 13%
6 #Regional-Other than UP & NCR Region 3% 3%
7 ##ESCS Category- Minority Communities/SC/ST/OBC/EWS 5% 5%
8 Gender (Female Candidates Only) 5% 5%
*Additional weightage will also be given to candidates who have done Graduation from NIRF ranked (preceding year NIRF ranking) top 100 Colleges/ Universities/ Engineering Colleges.

**Weightage for work experience would ideally be given to a candidate only if he/she had worked in executive or supervisory role for a minimum period of one year as on 31/01/2024, in a registered company having turnover of Rs. 50 crores or more in the preceding financial year i.e. 2022-23. However, management reserves the right to relax this particular norm on the merit of the case, if the candidate is from a start-up, entrepreneurial or social organization.

# For getting regional weightage, submission of valid proof of residence is must. The domicile certificate issued by a competent authority or copy of passport/Aadhar etc. can be submitted as an additional document. (Applicable only to the candidates coming from other than UP & NCR Region).

##For getting ESCS category weightage, relevant certificate issued by a competent authority for EWS/SC/ST/OBC/Minority Communities (Muslim/Sikh/Christian/Buddhist/Parsi/Jain) has to be submitted. Management reserves the right to make minor changes to address diversity on gender and social parameters.
The shortlisted and selected candidates are informed by email, SMS and through student dashboard (BIMTECH Admissions Portal).
Final selection list would be declared in March 2024. The selected candidates are to deposit the first instalment of tuition fee within the given time frame as mentioned in the offer letter to ensure their admission, failing which the offer is passed on to the wait listed candidates. The fee for boarding & lodging has to be given separately at a later date.

Institute does not entertain any request for extension of the deadline for submission of fee.

Academic session of all the programmes is likely to start on Saturday, June 15, 2024 (tentative).

Yes, BIMTECH has a formal tie-up with some of the leading public sector and private banks of India i.e. Union Bank of India, State Bank of India, Axis Bank, HDFC Credila Financial Services (An HDFC Ltd. Company), IDFC FIRST Bank & Bank of Baroda for providing education loan on priority basis subject to fulfilment of their terms and documentation requirement. BIMTECH is a reputed name in Business Education and almost all banks are extending loans to our admitted candidates. However Institute has no active role in arranging loan for applicants.

At BIMTECH, we believe that our 7,500 alumni are our most valuable ambassadors and we invite their participation in various round-tables, seminars, workshops, get-togethers and reunions as a means to inspire our existing students and prospective aspirants with their success stories through active networking.

Yes, scholarships are available by way of partial waiver of fee to all the admitted candidates from merit category having following percentiles in CAT/XAT/GMAT tests only irrespective of the course they are admitted in.

TEST

PERCENTILE

SCHOLARSHIP
(INR)

CAT/XAT/GMAT

     >=95-100

7 LACS

       >=90-94

5 LACS

       >=85-89

3 LACS

       >=80-84

1 LACS

 

BIMTECH strictly follows AICTE guidelines as applicable on the date of receipt of application for refund of fee in case of admission cancellation. The present AICTE guidelines are as follows:

SITUATION  REFUND
Request received before the date of start of session Entire fee less   Rs. 1000/- Handling Charges
Request received after the beginning of session & seat could be filled by the Institute Entire fee less on pro rata basis- Tuition & Hostel Fee 
Request received after the beginning of session & seat not filled by the Institute No refund

Note: This guideline is applicable only to the candidates admitted under merit/ESCS category/supernumerary seats. The candidates admitted under NRI/NRI Sponsored/Corporate Sponsored category would forfeit the entire fee should they decide to withdraw after admission.

All the programmes offered at BIMTECH are residential and hence the admitted students are to compulsorily stay in the hostels of the Institute. BIMTECH is located in a sprawling, fully wired, air-conditioned, Wi-Fi residential campus in Greater Noida, on the out skirts of New Delhi, the capital city of India. The campus environment is highly conducive to academic learning. The Institute has both on & off campus hostel accommodation with similar facilities. Girl students are provided accommodation in the hostel located in campus. Rooms are provided on single or twin sharing basis depending upon the number and composition of the students admitted at the sole discretion of the management.

The current lodging and boarding charges for the hostel, security deposit and medical insurance which is over and above the tuition fee are as follows:
Lodging (Hostel Rent) INR 1,32,000 per year
Boarding (Mess Charges) INR 70,200 per year
Refundable Security (General+Library) INR 50,000 (one time)
Medical Insurance INR 5,500 per year
Note: Hostel & Mess charges are subject to revision on yearly basis & are to be paid in two equal half-yearly instalments in advance.
BIMTECH’s Centre for Corporate Relations (CCR) performs an enabling and empowering function for students. The activities revolve around persuading suitable corporates to the campus, sharing placement related information with students, offering continuous inputs on soft skills, updating with Industry/ company related information bits, competency enhancing information, holding internship workshop, updating current events, anchoring and dissemination of questions banks generated from campus engagements, initiation and strengthening of student networking with corporates etc.

CV writing, soft skills workshops and arrangement of special lectures by leading recruiters, pre-placement talks, sharing of audio & video material to enhance student competencies etc. are also part of CCR’s remit. With the help of industry experts, CCR offers HR profiling for all newcomers every year. This is in addition to making available the services of several portals to students for updating general awareness and facilitating online projects.

The experiential learning through short term projects, group assignments and three months long summer internship are given due importance.

It is our endeavour to help each student get a good career opening. More than 100 companies have been visiting our campus for their talent acquisition. For more details, please visit the link https://www.bimtech.ac.in/placement/our-recruiters/

It’s a two-stage selection process: Screening at BIMTECH is done based on the following parameters:

  1. Academic performance at BIMTECH
  2. Personal Interview by panel members
  3. Statement of Purpose
  4. Applicant should have strong interpersonal skills

Final selection of shortlisted candidates is done by Partner Institute. Based on the state policy, the Partner Institutes offer merit based scholarships. BIMTECH also applies for grants to partner institutes /Universities and many times, it is sanctioned. The grants are passed on to the meritorious students to pursue their dreams. Some of the grants received by BIMTECH:

  1. Australian Government’s – Endeavour Leadership Programme
  2. ERASMUS+ International Credit Mobility Grant
  3. ERNST Mach Grant
  4. Charpak Scholarship
BIMTECH expects a very good conduct from the admitted students in academic and campus life. They are expected to observe all the rules and regulations framed from time to time by the Institute. Breach of any of these may render him/her liable for penalty under the rules and/or expulsion from the Institute. For quick reference of the Institute’s rule, candidates may refer the current student’s handbook by visiting the link  Student Handbook The Institute reserves the right to alter the course content of the programmes, rules and regulations, teaching schedule, fees payable, living charges and/or any other matter pertaining to its working. The Director’s decision will be deemed as final in all such matters.
No, BIMTECH has a completely ethical & transparent admission process. It does not authorize or involve any consultant/agency in its admission process. At no stage and in no way does any individual(s) bear any influence on the process. In case you come across any such situation, please report it back to us by dropping a mail at [email protected]. We would look into it immediately ensuring a complete confidentiality. We prefer queries through emails to avoid delay in getting phone lines due to overcrowding and heavy voice traffic. Please send your queries at [email protected]. The candidate may also contact our admission team, if needed at phone numbers Tel: +91-120-6843000-10 (Ext. 331/332), Toll Free- 1800 5723 999, Mob: +91-9718444466, 9540274666

Note: This faq is prepared with the purpose of candidates getting instant information on most commonly asked questions. For detailed information, be it about academic or the rules/regulations, candidates are advised to refer our admission information bulletin available at link – https://www.bimtech.ac.in/admissions/information-bulletin and follow our official facebook page for general updates, dedicated facebook group for admission updates/ queries and their online application form dash board for latest updates.
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