GNIOT Institute of Management Studies (GIMS) Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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The total 2-year PGDM fee at GIMS for the 2026-28 batch is INR 8.55 Lakhs (as released in September 2025). This fee is uniform across all specializations. A refundable security deposit of INR 10,000 is charged at admission, and a non-refundable seat confirmation fee of INR 75,000 is payable to secure the seat. Earlier batches (2025-26) paid INR 8.37 Lakhs total.

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Yes. The PGDM offered by GIMS is a 2-year full-time program approved by AICTE, and it is widely recognized as equivalent to an MBA degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and most employers. GIMS is also accredited by HLACT, UK, adding international credibility to the qualification.

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GIMS offers a dual-specialization PGDM in Year 2 across the following disciplines: Marketing, Finance, Organizational Behaviour & HRM, Business Analytics, International Business, Logistics & Supply Chain Management (LSCM), and New Age Startups & Entrepreneurship. The first year covers core management subjects common to all students.

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GIMS accepts scores from CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, and GMAT. Additionally, students can appear for GIMS's own test called the GIMS Aptitude Test (GAT). The admission process also involves a Group Discussion (GD) or Written Test, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) round.

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PGDM, PGDLSCM