Which entrance exams does PIMR Indore accept for MBA admission?

PIMR Indore accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, and ATMA scores for MBA admission. Candidates must have a valid score from any of these exams. No minimum percentile cutoff is publicly declared, but a stronger score improves ranking in the composite selection formula.

What is the selection process for MBA at PIMR Indore?

PIMR uses a composite score for MBA selection. Entrance exam score carries 50% weight. Academic profile carries 30%. Group Discussion or WAT carries 10%. Personal Interview carries 10%. GD and PI rounds are held offline at the Indore campus.

What is the eligibility for MBA at PIMR Indore?

Candidates need a bachelors degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC and ST). Final-year students with no backlogs can apply provisionally. A valid CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, or ATMA score is required.

What are the MBA fees at PIMR Indore?

Total MBA fees at PIMR Indore are INR 5 lakhs for the full two-year programme. The first-year fee is INR 2.5 lakhs. Fees are subject to revision. Confirm the exact amount at pimr.ac.in before applying.

Is BBA admission at PIMR Indore merit-based?

Yes. BBA admission at PIMR Indore is based on Class XII aggregate marks. No separate entrance exam is required. Candidates attend a direct counselling round and seats are allotted on merit.

Does PIMR Indore have a management quota?

PIMR Indore is a private Deemed-to-be University. For information on any management quota or NRI quota seats, contact the Admissions office directly at pimr.ac.in. All merit-based seats are filled through the standard CAT/CMAT/MAT-based selection process.

When does the next MBA admission cycle at PIMR Indore begin?

The next MBA intake (2027-29 batch) will be based on CAT 2026 results. CAT 2026 exam is tentatively scheduled for November 30, 2026. Registration for CAT 2026 opens tentatively August 1, 2026. Apply to PIMR after receiving the CAT scorecard in December 2026.

PIMR Indore MBA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Jul 28, 2026

What's New?

19 Mar, 2026 PIMR Indore MBA Fee structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.81 Lakhs-₹ 5 Lakhs.

PIMR Indore offers a 2-year full-time MBA across 7 specializations, including Marketing Management, Financial Administration, International Business, Business Analytics, and Advertising Management and Public Relations. Total programme fee is INR 5 Lakhs, payable across four equal semesters of INR 1,25,000 each. Admission accepts CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, and a mandatory PIMR Admission Test. The 2025 placement season achieved an average of INR 6.5 LPA with over 90% placed.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Enrollment for the 2026 to 2028 batch is being finalised in July 2026.

Key Points

PIMR does not participate in MP DTE counselling. All MBA admissions are managed directly by the institute with no management or NRI quota seats.
The PIMR Admission Test is mandatory for all applicants, regardless of CAT or CMAT score. The higher of the two determines the exam score component.
Selection uses 50% exam score, 30% academic profile and work experience, and 10% each for GD and PI.

PIMR Indore MBA Fees 2026

The total MBA programme fee at PIMR Indore is INR 5,00,000 across all specializations, payable in four equal installments of INR 1,25,000 per semester.

Specialization	Total Fees
MBA (Marketing Management, International Business, Business Analytics, HRM, Advertising Management and PR, Core MBA)	INR 5,00,000
MBA Financial Administration	INR 5,00,000

A non-refundable INR 3,000 registration fee applies at enrollment.
Verify fees at the official PIMR admissions portal.

PIMR Indore MBA Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
PIMR MBA Admission Test	10 May 2026
Group Discussion and Personal Interview	April to June 2026
Final Admissions and Enrollment	July 2026

PIMR does not participate in state DTE counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years from a recognized university with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC).
Valid score in CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, or any recognized national management entrance test.
Final-year bachelor’s students with no pending backlogs may apply provisionally.

Admission Process

Register online on the PIMR PG admissions portal and pay the non-refundable INR 3,000 registration fee.
Appear for the mandatory PIMR Admission Test at the Indore campus. This test is compulsory for all candidates.
Shortlisted candidates attend Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds at PIMR.
The final merit list uses 50% exam score (higher of PIMR test or national exam), 30% academic profile and work experience, 10% GD, and 10% PI.
Offer letters are issued after the panel review, followed by fee payment to confirm enrollment.

PIMR Indore MBA vs Other Colleges

Here is how PIMR Indore MBA compares with other management institutes on fees, entrance exams, cutoff, and placements.

College	Fees	Exams	Cutoff	Salary	CD Rating
PIMR Indore	INR 5 L	CAT/CMAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA PIMR Admission Test (mandatory)	Merit-based GD/PI	INR 6.5 LPA (Avg, 2025)	3.8/5
IIM Indore	INR 21.2 L	CAT	CAT 90 percentile (2025)	INR 29.75 LPA (Avg, 2025)	Not Rated
IBS Hyderabad	INR 17 L	IBSAT CAT/NMAT/GMAT/XAT	IBSAT score merit-based	INR 9.82 LPA (Avg, 2025)	Not Rated
Amity University Noida	INR 6 L to 15.8 L	CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT GMAT/NMAT	CAT 80 percentile (2025)	INR 7.35 LPA (Avg, 2024)	Not Rated

✓ Opt for this if

Candidates seeking an affordable, NAAC A++ accredited MBA in Indore at INR 5 Lakhs
Students with strong academic profiles who want merit-weighted selection with academics as 30% of merit
Those targeting BFSI, IT, or FMCG careers in Central India with a mid-tier private MBA

✗ Skip if

Candidates targeting national-level roles with top consulting firms requiring a Tier 1 MBA brand
Those who need a strong national alumni network outside Madhya Pradesh for career mobility
Students expecting average packages above INR 10 LPA from their MBA

PIMR Indore MBA Placement 2026

The 2025 placement season at PIMR Indore placed over 90% of MBA graduates, with 325+ companies visiting campus.

Metric	Figure (2025)
Average Package	INR 6.5 LPA
Highest Package	INR 20.5 LPA
Placement Rate	90%+
Companies Participated	325+
Top Sectors	BFSI (23.5%), IT (15.3%), FMCG (5.6%), Consulting (4.9%)
Top Recruiters	Goldman Sachs, Amazon, PwC, Deloitte, HDFC Bank, HUL, Accenture, TCS, Jio

Figures are for the 2025 season as reported by PIMR Indore.

PIMR Indore MBA Scholarships 2026

PIMR Indore offers merit-based scholarships linked to Class 12 academic performance, along with government-facilitated fee support for reserved category students.

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline
Merit Scholarship (Highest)	70% tuition fee waiver	Above 95% in Class 12 boards	At admission
Merit Scholarship (High)	50% tuition fee waiver	90% to 95% in Class 12 boards	At admission
Merit Scholarship (Good)	10% to 50% tuition fee waiver	85% to 90% in Class 12 boards	At admission
SC/ST/OBC Fee Reduction	INR 40,000 per year	Reserved category candidates	At admission
MPTAAS and TFW	Government sponsored	Economically weaker section students in MP	As per MP govt. notification

Scholarship amounts are subject to revision by PIMR.
Apply for state schemes via the MP scholarship portal.

PIMR Indore MBA Ranking

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#191 out of 350 (2026)	#152 out of 372 (2025)
	#26 out of 232 (2026) #3rd Madhya Pradesh	#62 out of 275 (2024)
	#35 out of 235 (2024) #2nd Madhya Pradesh	#25 out of 193 (2023) #2nd Madhya Pradesh
	#32 out of 200 (2026) #1st Madhya Pradesh	#34 out of 200 (2025)
	#45 out of 120 (2026)	#52 out of 122 (2025)
	#23 out of 100 (2026) #1st Madhya Pradesh	#19 out of 100 (2025) #2nd Madhya Pradesh

PIMR Indore MBA FAQs

Ques. Can a candidate with a strong CAT score bypass the mandatory PIMR Admission Test?

Ans. No. The PIMR Admission Test is mandatory for all applicants regardless of CAT, CMAT, or any other national score. The selection process uses the higher of your PIMR test percentile or your best national exam percentile for the 50% exam score component. A strong CAT score still improves your effective merit score, but appearing for the PIMR test remains compulsory. Candidates who miss the PIMR test date are not considered for admission that cycle.

Ques. Since PIMR does not use MP DTE counselling, how does the MBA application process work?

Ans. PIMR manages all MBA admissions independently. Register on the institute’s PG admissions portal and pay the INR 3,000 registration fee. After the PIMR Admission Test, shortlisted candidates attend Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the Indore campus. The merit list uses 50% exam score, 30% academic profile and work experience, and 10% each for GD and PI. There is no centralized counselling, no management quota, and no NRI seats at PIMR.

Ques. Which companies and sectors recruit from PIMR Indore for MBA placements?

Ans. The 2025 season saw 325+ companies recruit from PIMR. The BFSI sector led with 23.5% of placements, followed by IT at 15.3% and FMCG at 5.6%. Goldman Sachs, Amazon, PwC, Deloitte, HDFC Bank, HUL, and Jio were among the key recruiters. The average package was INR 6.5 LPA and the highest was INR 20.5 LPA. PIMR’s location in Indore attracts both regional and national recruiters.

Ques. How does the merit scholarship process work for candidates with high Class 12 marks?

Ans. PIMR awards merit scholarships automatically based on Class 12 board marks verified at admission. Candidates above 95% in Class 12 get a 70% tuition fee waiver. Those scoring 90% to 95% get a 50% waiver, and 85% to 90% receives a 10% to 50% waiver. No separate application is needed. Original marksheets must be submitted during document processing, and the waiver is applied directly to the semester fee at enrollment.

Ques. What does the dual specialization option in the PIMR MBA involve?

Ans. PIMR offers a dual specialization MBA where students select two functional areas from Marketing Management, Financial Administration, International Business, Business Analytics, Human Resource Management, and Advertising Management and Public Relations. Students finalize their combination in Semester III. The dual option allows graduates to pitch themselves across two domains, for instance Marketing plus Finance, which is valued by companies seeking cross-functional candidates in BFSI and consulting roles.