Selection Procedure - Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna

Selection Procedure

Admission to the PGDM programme is through the Common Admission Test (CAT 2026), Xavier Aptitude Test ( XAT 2027), Management Aptitude Test (MAT SEP 2026 & onwards), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and Common Management Admission Test (CMAT 2027). Selection of the candidates for admission to the 2027-29 batch will be a three-step process:

Shortlisting of the candidates will be done on the basis of Test scores (CAT 2026, XAT 2027, MAT SEP 2026 & onwards, ATMA 2027, CUET 2027, GMAT and CMAT 2027) and criteria like the previous academic record and relevant work experience.

Shortlisted candidates would be called to attend Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI) during March 2027 (tentatively). Applicants will be informed about the GD / PI schedule through emails/phone.

The final merit list would be prepared after considering weighted scores of various components like the Academic record, Test score, Work experience, and Performance in Group Discussion & Personal Interview. Final offer of admission would be declared in the third week of April 2027. Candidates will be notified by courier/speed post/registered post/e-mails.

The candidates shall be shortlisted on the basis of the overall rank computed taking into account of the following components:

*Also referred to as Persons with Disability (PwD)