The next postgraduate intake cycle takes shape ahead of January at BIMTECH

Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director of Birla Institute of Management Technology, explains how programme intake, eligibility and timelines are structured for the upcoming academic session

Preparations for the upcoming postgraduate management intake are underway at Birla Institute of Management Technology, as the institute outlines the academic structure, eligibility criteria and timelines for its 2026–28 programmes. The intake cycle covers four full-time, two-year PGDM programmes approved by AICTE, including PGDM, PGDM in Insurance Business Management, PGDM in International Business and PGDM in Retail Management.
The programmes are designed for graduates seeking structured management education with exposure to industry-facing coursework and applied learning. Eligibility requires a minimum of 50 percent marks at graduation along with valid scores from national level management entrance examinations. Applicants can apply using CAT 2025, XAT 2026, GMAT 2024 or 2025–26, or CMAT 2026 scores. In addition, candidates for the Insurance Business Management and Retail Management programmes may apply using MAT 2025–26 scores.

Speaking on the academic approach, Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director of Birla Institute of Management Technology, stated that the institute’s focus remains on building managerial capability through a combination of academic rigour, practical exposure and industry engagement. She noted that the structure of the programmes is intended to support skill development in critical thinking, problem solving and professional communication, alongside subject-specific learning.
The intake distribution for the forthcoming academic session includes over 300 seats for the PGDM programme, with 60 seats each for PGDM in Insurance Business Management, International Business and Retail Management. These cohorts are supported by BIMTECH’s alumni network of more than 8,000 professionals working across sectors and geographies.

Placement outcomes from the previous academic year provide context for the current intake cycle. The highest compensation packages recorded were ₹22 lakh for PGDM, ₹16.42 lakh each for PGDM in International Business and Retail Management, and ₹14.50 lakh for PGDM in Insurance Business Management. Alongside academic delivery, the institute also offers merit-based financial support through the Late Basant Kumar Birla Admission Merit Scholarship, linked to CAT and XAT performance.

With applications open until 31 January 2026, the current intake cycle reflects BIMTECH’s ongoing approach to postgraduate management education, combining structured academics, defined evaluation pathways and institutional planning aligned to industry requirements.

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