Question 1

What is the PGDM fee at GIMS Greater Noida for 2026-28 batch?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Is the PGDM from GIMS equivalent to an MBA degree?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What entrance exams are accepted for PGDM admission at GIMS?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the placement statistics at GIMS Greater Noida?

Accepted Answer

In the 2025 placement season, the highest international package at GIMS was INR 23.45 LPA and the highest domestic package was INR 15.50 LPA. The average package stood at INR 8.5–9 LPA. For the 2024 batch, 214+ placement offers were made by 200+ companies with an average of INR 7.25 LPA. Top recruiters include EY, Wipro, Deloitte, HDFC Bank, ITC, Berger Paints, Tata Group, Tech Mahindra, and many others.

Question 5

What are the popular specializations?

Accepted Answer

PGDM, PGDLSCM

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