Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM]

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027-29

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Conditional

Condition:

Official 2027-29 admission page lists CAT 2026. The page does not specify whether CAT alone or CAT/XAT scores must be supplied; confirm the accepted score in the live portal.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-05

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test · 2027-29

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Conditional

Condition:

The main admission page places GMAT under its foreign-national clause; the current portal FAQ also lists GMAT without that qualification. Record as conditional for foreign nationals and confirm scope with IMI before relying on it.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-05

XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test · 2027-29

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Conditional

Condition:

Official 2027-29 admission page lists XAT 2027. The page does not specify whether XAT alone or CAT/XAT scores must be supplied; confirm the accepted score in the live portal.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-05

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Required

Condition:

CAT 2026 is required for the two-year PGDM at MDI Gurgaon for 2027-29 intake; this is not a route for MDI Murshidabad or later intakes.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-07

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

GIM accepts GMAT examinations taken from 1 January 2025 through 15 January 2027; request GMAC to send the score by 31 January 2027. GIM specifies in-person examinations at authorised test centres.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

PGDM (BDA) applicants must also appear for the GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) on 31 January 2027, as stated by GIM.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

GIM accepts GMAT examinations taken from 1 January 2025 through 15 January 2027; request GMAC to send the score by 31 January 2027. GIM specifies in-person examinations at authorised test centres. PGDM (BDA) applicants must also appear for the GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) on 31 January 2027, as stated by GIM.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

PGDM (BDA) applicants must also appear for the GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) on 31 January 2027, as stated by GIM.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

GIM accepts GMAT examinations taken from 1 January 2025 through 15 January 2027; request GMAC to send the score by 31 January 2027. GIM specifies in-person examinations at authorised test centres.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027-29

Test role:

Screening test

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

FORE lists this test as an eligibility score for its regular PGDM 2027-29 block and states shortlisting is based on the entrance-test score. CAT 2026, XAT 2027 and GMAT in the stated 1 January 2025-31 January 2027 window are alternatives for this intake only.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-01

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test · 2027-29

Test role:

Screening test

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

FORE lists this test as an eligibility score for its regular PGDM 2027-29 block and states shortlisting is based on the entrance-test score. CAT 2026, XAT 2027 and GMAT in the stated 1 January 2025-31 January 2027 window are alternatives for this intake only.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-01

XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test · 2027-29

Test role:

Screening test

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

FORE lists this test as an eligibility score for its regular PGDM 2027-29 block and states shortlisting is based on the entrance-test score. CAT 2026, XAT 2027 and GMAT in the stated 1 January 2025-31 January 2027 window are alternatives for this intake only.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-01

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

GIM accepts GMAT examinations taken from 1 January 2025 through 15 January 2027; request GMAC to send the score by 31 January 2027. GIM specifies in-person examinations at authorised test centres.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

A valid CAT 2026 score is one accepted alternative for the July 2027 PGDM intake.

Intake:

July 2027

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-05

CMAT: Common Management Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

A valid CMAT 2027 score is one accepted alternative for the July 2027 PGDM intake.

Intake:

July 2027

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-05

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

A valid GMAT score from January 2022 to January 2027 is one accepted alternative for the July 2027 PGDM intake.

Intake:

July 2027

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-05

XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

A valid XAT 2027 score is one accepted alternative for the July 2027 PGDM intake.

Intake:

July 2027

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-05

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

PIBM general 2027–29 admissions FAQ accepts a valid CAT score for MBA/PGDM. This route is linked only to the distinct flagship PGDM offering. PMAT is named on the source but lacks an active canonical identity and is not linked.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-08

CMAT: Common Management Admission Test · 2027

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

PIBM general 2027–29 admissions FAQ accepts a valid CMAT score for MBA/PGDM. This route is linked only to the distinct flagship PGDM offering. PMAT is named on the source but lacks an active canonical identity and is not linked.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-08

MAHCET: Maharashtra MBA CET · 2027

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

PIBM general 2027–29 admissions FAQ accepts a valid MH-CET score for MBA/PGDM. This route is linked only to the distinct flagship PGDM offering. PMAT is named on the source but lacks an active canonical identity and is not linked.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-08

MAT: Management Aptitude Test · 2027

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

PIBM general 2027–29 admissions FAQ accepts a valid MAT score for MBA/PGDM. This route is linked only to the distinct flagship PGDM offering. PMAT is named on the source but lacks an active canonical identity and is not linked.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-08

XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test · 2027

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

PIBM general 2027–29 admissions FAQ accepts a valid XAT score for MBA/PGDM. This route is linked only to the distinct flagship PGDM offering. PMAT is named on the source but lacks an active canonical identity and is not linked.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-08

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027-29

Test role:

Screening test

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

For the regular PGDM 2027-29 intake, the official portal lists this test as an eligibility score and says shortlisting is based on entrance-test score. The exact accepted test edition/date window is CAT 2026, XAT 2027, or GMAT taken from 1 January 2025 through 31 January 2027. This route is limited to the regular PGDM programmes in the portal block; it does not imply a future cycle.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-01

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test · 2027-29

Test role:

Screening test

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

For the regular PGDM 2027-29 intake, the official portal lists this test as an eligibility score and says shortlisting is based on entrance-test score. The exact accepted test edition/date window is CAT 2026, XAT 2027, or GMAT taken from 1 January 2025 through 31 January 2027. This route is limited to the regular PGDM programmes in the portal block; it does not imply a future cycle.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-01

XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test · 2027-29

Test role:

Screening test

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

For the regular PGDM 2027-29 intake, the official portal lists this test as an eligibility score and says shortlisting is based on entrance-test score. The exact accepted test edition/date window is CAT 2026, XAT 2027, or GMAT taken from 1 January 2025 through 31 January 2027. This route is limited to the regular PGDM programmes in the portal block; it does not imply a future cycle.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-01

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2026-27

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

Historical 2026-28 intake. The institute listed a valid CAT score as an accepted alternative without specifying an exam edition.

Intake:

PGDM 2026-28

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-06

CMAT: Common Management Admission Test · 2026-27

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

Historical 2026-28 intake. The institute listed a valid CMAT score as an accepted alternative without specifying an exam edition.

Intake:

PGDM 2026-28

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-06

MAT: Management Aptitude Test · 2026-27

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

Historical 2026-28 intake. The institute listed a valid MAT score as an accepted alternative without specifying an exam edition.

Intake:

PGDM 2026-28

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-06

XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test · 2026-27

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

Historical 2026-28 intake. The institute listed a valid XAT score as an accepted alternative without specifying an exam edition.

Intake:

PGDM 2026-28

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-06

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027-2029

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

Official SPJIMR announcement accepts CAT 2026 for the 2027–29 programme cycle; this is batch-specific and does not establish eligibility for a later intake.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-09

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test · 2027-2029

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

Official SPJIMR announcement accepts GMAT scores dated 1 January 2024 through 10 December 2026 for the 2027–29 cycle; this is batch-specific and does not establish eligibility for a later intake.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-09

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

CAT 2026 is one of the entrance-score alternatives listed by IMT Nagpur for its 2027-29 PGDM admissions. Published threshold/validity: CAT/XAT at or above the published 70 percentile threshold. Admission also evaluates academics, work experience, written Critical Thinking test and personal interview; a test route does not assure admission.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-05

CMAT: Common Management Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

CMAT 2027 is one of the entrance-score alternatives listed by IMT Nagpur for its 2027-29 PGDM admissions. Published threshold/validity: CMAT at or above the published 90 percentile threshold. Admission also evaluates academics, work experience, written Critical Thinking test and personal interview; a test route does not assure admission.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-05

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

GMAT is one of the entrance-score alternatives listed by IMT Nagpur for its 2027-29 PGDM admissions. Published threshold/validity: valid scores from January 2023 through January 2027; submit by 15 March 2027; threshold 650 (10th Edition) or 605 (Focus). Admission also evaluates academics, work experience, written Critical Thinking test and personal interview; a test route does not assure admission.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-05

XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

XAT 2027 is one of the entrance-score alternatives listed by IMT Nagpur for its 2027-29 PGDM admissions. Published threshold/validity: CAT/XAT at or above the published 70 percentile threshold. Admission also evaluates academics, work experience, written Critical Thinking test and personal interview; a test route does not assure admission.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-05

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

Great Lakes PGDM admissions 2027-29 list CAT 2025 and CAT 2026 as accepted test score cycles. This route records a listed alternative, not a numeric cutoff.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-01

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

Great Lakes PGDM admissions 2027-29 list GMAT 2024 onward as accepted test score cycles. This route records a listed alternative, not a numeric cutoff.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-01

XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

Great Lakes PGDM admissions 2027-29 list XAT 2026 and XAT 2027 as accepted test score cycles. This route records a listed alternative, not a numeric cutoff.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-01

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

The official Great Lakes Gurgaon PGDM 2027-29 admissions page lists CAT 2025 or CAT 2026 scores. This is an accepted alternative test route, not a numeric cutoff.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

The official Great Lakes Gurgaon PGDM 2027-29 admissions page lists GMAT scores from tests taken on or after 1 January 2024. This is an accepted alternative test route, not a numeric cutoff.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test · 2027-28

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

The official Great Lakes Gurgaon PGDM 2027-29 admissions page lists XAT 2026 or XAT 2027 scores. This is an accepted alternative test route, not a numeric cutoff.

Intake:

2027-29

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-02

CAT: Common Admission Test · 2027-29

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

CAT 2026 is one of the MICA PGDM 2027-29 qualifying-test alternatives. Applicants must also appear for required MICAT.

Intake:

PGDM 2027-29 batch

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-08

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test · 2027-29

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

GMAT from 2025 onwards is one of the MICA PGDM 2027-29 qualifying-test alternatives. Applicants must also appear for required MICAT.

Intake:

PGDM 2027-29 batch

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-08

XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test · 2027-29

Test role:

Entrance exam

Requirement:

Alternative route

· One accepted option in this requirement group

Condition:

XAT 2027 is one of the MICA PGDM 2027-29 qualifying-test alternatives. Applicants must also appear for required MICAT.

Intake:

PGDM 2027-29 batch

Admission-route evidence: Official source · Source as of: 2026-11-08