Admission Open for The Session 2026 Intake

About GIMS

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The GNIOT Group of Institutions, established in the year 2000, carries a strong legacy of excellence in higher education. GNIOT Institute of Management Studies (GIMS), Greater Noida, was established in 2020 in the emerging education hub—Greater Noida, with a focused mission to impart quality management education through its PGDM programme. Founded during a period of global transformation, GIMS was envisioned to prepare young graduates for the challenges of Industry 4.0, nurturing innovation, adaptability, and a forward-looking mindset.

Guided by the visionary leadership of the Founder Chairman Shri K. L. Gupta, whose philosophy emphasizes value-based education, and the present Chairman Mr. Rajesh Gupta, who is committed to academic excellence and holistic learner development, GIMS aspires to make a meaningful contribution to management education in India.

GIMS is headed by Prof. (Dr.) Bhupender Kumar Som, Director, GIMS, Greater Noida, a PhD in Statistics and an IBM-certified Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner. Under his leadership, the institute ensures high academic standards, outcome-oriented learning, and effective implementation of contemporary teaching–learning practices.

GIMS emphasizes the creation of industry-ready management professionals through experiential learning, multidisciplinary research, consulting, and strong corporate partnerships. To support this objective, the institute has established various Centres of Excellence across key management domains, reinforcing its commitment to holistic education, leadership development, and continuous academic advancement.




Eligibility Criteria

Any institution acquires its standing through its stakeholders. The students are one of the biggest stakeholders which play a major role in pivoting the journey of any educational institution. Keeping its stakeholders at the core of the institute, the admission process begins with the screening of the candidate’s profile.

  • The candidate is expected to have a strong and consistent academic background. Performance in 10th grade, 12th grade and every year of graduation are considered in the selection process.
  • A candidate may be considered eligible for the PGDM course if he/she has cleared the bachelor degree examination from any recognized Indian university with a minimum of 50% marks (for General category) and a minimum of 45% marks (only for Reserved Category SC/ST) having Indian nationality or as per latest AICTE Guidelines.
  • The latest AICTE guidelines will be followed for inviting applications to the course. Students appearing or waiting for final year examinations can apply for the program on the condition of submitting their final mark-sheet by the 30th of October of the year of admission.
  • A candidate can apply to the PGDM course if he/she has cleared or appeared for the following competitive exam as per AICTE requirement – CMAT/CAT/XAT/ MAT or GIMS Aptitude Test (GAT). The score of these examinations are to be produced at the time of admission.


The Admission Process

The aspirant has to undergo certain stages of the selection process before finally getting admitted to the institute. These stages are as follows;

  1. Application Form: Application forms can be procured either offline or online on the admissions portal. The Application processing fee is Rs. 1200/-. This fee can be paid through credit card, debit card or net banking. The student must fill all the details of the application form correctly for moving to stage 2.
  2. Screening of Application Form: The application forms will be scrutinized by the GIMS admission panel as appointed by the director for the particular academic year. The shortlisting of the application forms shall be done on the basis of following parameters primarily:
    • Consistency of academic record.
    • Versatility of academic records
    • Relevant work experience for the programme (if any).
  3. Competitive Entrance Test (CET): GIMS Aptitude Test (GAT) / CMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT: Applicants shortlisted are invited for GIMS Aptitude Test (GAT), which is a 45 minutes test on the pattern of CAT exam for Management PG Aspirants. The candidate will be exempted from GAT in case he/she has given any of the listed tests.
  4. Group Discussion: The students who have qualifying score of GAT, CMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT would be invited for Group Discussion on the campus or virtually. The topic of discussion will be provided by a panelist/s. The scoring parameters Upon taking the Group Discussion the students will be provided a chance to appear in a Personal Interview. The GD panel will comprise of minimum two evaluators. The aspirants also have to write and essay of 500 - 700 words on the topic of GD.
  5. Personal Interview: All the students appearing in the GD/PI process will also be invited for the personal interview process. The personal interview will be conducted by the interview panel consisting of minimum 2 panelists. The personal interview can be conducted in online or offline mode as per the circumstances.

Admission Open for The Session 2026 Intake

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Fee Structure

PGDM (2026-28 Batch)

Particulars Registration First Year Second Year Total Fees
1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment
Installment Amount ₹ 75,000/- ₹ 1,26,000/- ₹ 1,26,000/- ₹ 2,01,000/- ₹ 1,26,000/- ₹ 2,01,000/- ₹ 8,55,000/-
Installment Deadline At the time of admission Within 1 month of registration Before commencement of the programme Latest by 15th December 2026 Latest by 15th April 2027 Latest by 15th September 2027  
Note: A fine will be levied beyond the due date.

HOSTEL FEES

HOSTEL FEES (OPTIONAL) - ON FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED BASIS
S.No. Description COOLER AC
Three Seater Room Two Seater Room Three Seater Room Two Seater Room
1. Registration Fee 10,000/- 10,000/- 10,000/- 10,000/-
2. Hostel Fee (Fooding & Lodging) 1,33,500 1,56,000 1,74,000 1,83,000
3. Hostel Security (Refundable) 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Total 1,48,500 1,71,000 1,89,000 1,98,000
Note: Hostel / College Fee Paid In Two Installment

Scholarship Scheme

GIMS also provides scholarships to the deserving candidates. The student shall (i) maintain 7.0 CGPA throughout the PGDM course (ii) maintain attendance over 75% in all subjects (ii) not have faced any disciplinary action for availing of the scholarship.

The criteria for offering scholarships are as under:

  • On the basis of Academic Record: The scholarship will be offered on the basis of academic record of the student in X, XII and Graduation. If the student has scored 65% throughout in X, XII and Graduation, he/she is eligible for a scholarship of Rs. 30,000 on tuition fee.
  • On the basis of Score in Entrance Exam: The following scholarships are awarded based on the academic scores of the aspirants.
    • Entrance Examination Eligibility for Scholarship Scholarship Offered on tuition fee
    MAT Composite score 750 or above Rs. 40,000/- on tuition fee
    Composite score 650 or 749 above Rs. 30,000/- on tuition fee
    CAT 80 Percentile or above Rs. 60,000/- on tuition fee
    70-79 Percentile Rs. 50,000/- on tuition fee
    XAT 80 Percentile or above Rs. 60,000/- on tuition fee
    70-79 Percentile Rs. 50,000/- on tuition fee
    C-MAT 90 Percentile or above Rs. 50,000/- on tuition fee
    70-89 Percentile Rs. 40,000/- on tuition fee
    GAT 65 percentile or above Rs. 30,000/- on tuition fee
    GIMS Scholarship 10th, 12th, Graduation 80% aggregate with GAT Rs. 50,000/- on tuition fee
  • On the basis of Quota
    1. Sports Quota: National achievement in any sports- Rs. 30,000/- on tuition fee.
    2. Armed Forces/Paramilitary Forces/Police Personnel family background Rs. 30,000/- on tuition fee.
  • GIMS SHAKTI SCHOLARSHIP: GIMS Shakti Scholarship is applicable only for female students with consistent academic performance of 55% throughout X, XII and Graduation. The student will be eligible for a scholarship of Rs. 35,000 on tuition fee.
    1. ny scholarship will be adjusted in the second installment of the first year.
    2. Scholarship in only one of the above categories could be availed by a candidate.
    3. Any scholarship shall be availed only on producing the required relevant documents by the candidate.