Overview


IMS Ghaziabad, officially known as the Institute of Management Studies Ghaziabad, is a premier AICTE-approved business school in Delhi NCR, established in 1990. Accredited by the NBA and ASIC, UK, and holding a prestigious NAAC ‘A’ Grade, IMS Ghaziabad is one of the most trusted management institutions in North India. Its flagship PGDM programme is approved by AICTE, accredited by NBA, and recognized as equivalent to an MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The institute is also a member of the AACSB Business Education Alliance, USA, and the first higher education institution in Delhi NCR to receive the elite ISO 21001:2018 certification.
Spread across a modern campus in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, IMS Ghaziabad operates through two centres — the PGDM campus and the University Courses Campus (UC Campus) — offering programmes in management, computer applications, journalism, and applied sciences. The PGDM curriculum offers specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, International Business, and Big Data Analytics, designed with strong industry orientation, case-based learning, live projects, and corporate mentorship.
IMS Ghaziabad has earned consistent national recognition, including State Rank 1 by CSR 2025, UP Rank 2 by GHRDC 2025, Rank 30 by IIRF 2025, and Rank 40 by Outlook 2025. The institute’s Corporate Resource Centre ensures outstanding career outcomes — with a highest package of INR 43 LPA, median package of around INR 9.5 LPA, and 100% placement assistance. Recruiters include Deloitte, KPMG, EY, HDFC Bank, Accenture, Wipro, Nestlé, and Amul. With a 40,000+ strong alumni network, merit-based scholarships, on-campus hostels, and a vibrant student ecosystem, IMS Ghaziabad remains a top destination for management aspirants seeking strong ROI and industry-ready education.
Rankings
- NAAC ‘A’ Grade accredited, with NBA and ASIC, UK accreditation; PGDM approved by AICTE and equivalent to MBA by AIU.
- State Rank 1 — CSR Best B-Schools Survey 2025.
- UP Rank 2 — GHRDC Best B-Schools Survey 2025.
- Ranked 13th (Top Eminent B-School category) — CSR 2025.
- Ranked 30th — IIRF India Rankings 2025 (Management).
- Ranked 40th — Outlook India’s Best B-Schools 2025 (MBA).
- Ranked 38th (Management category) — NIRF 2023.
- Ranked 7 out of 70 — Times of India BBA category 2024.
- Ranked 52nd by QS International (as reported 2025).
- ISO 21001:2018 certified — first HEI in Delhi NCR; member of AACSB Business Education Alliance, USA.
Courses & Fees
| Course | Total Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM (Marketing / Finance / HR / Operations / Business Analytics / International Business / Big Data Analytics) | ~INR 9,50,000 | Graduation 50%+ with CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA + WAT/GD/PI |
| FPM (Fellow Programme in Management) | ~INR 3,97,500 | PG degree with CAT/GMAT/GRE/NET/JRF/SET |
| MBA (MIB – Master of International Business) | ~INR 6,71,000 | Graduation 50%+ |
| BBA | ~INR 5,94,000 | 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST) |
| BCA | ~INR 5,06,000 | 10+2 with 45% + Mathematics |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Biotechnology / Microbiology | ~INR 2,64,000 | 10+2 with Science (45%) |
| BAJMC (Journalism & Mass Communication) | ~INR 3,98,000 | 10+2 with 45% |
| M.Sc Biotechnology | ~INR 1,84,500 | B.Sc with 50% in relevant discipline |
Placements
- Highest package: INR 43 LPA (latest cycle); earlier cycles recorded INR 40 LPA (2024) and INR 35 LPA (2023).
- Median package: ~INR 9.25–9.5 LPA; Average package: ~INR 8.25 LPA.
- 100% placement record maintained across recent PGDM/MBA batches.
- 185+ recruiters visited campus in the latest cycle; 200+ recruiters over the last five batches.
- 35% of students received multiple offers; 36% of recruiters were new companies.
- Top recruiters include Deloitte, KPMG, EY, Accenture, Wipro, HDFC Bank, Nestlé, Amul, ITC, and ICICI Bank.
- Strong sector-wise spread: FMCG/CD (24.5%), Research & Consulting (21%), Banking & NBFC (18%), Services (11%), Logistics (10%), plus Automobile, Manufacturing, E-Learning, and Retail.
- UG batch (UC Campus 2025) recorded an average package of INR 7.5 LPA; PG courses averaged INR 11.5 LPA.
- Dedicated Corporate Resource Centre offers internships, live projects, mock interviews, aptitude training, and personality development sessions.


