Institute of Management Studies BHU (formerly FMS BHU) Admission 2025: Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

If you’re aiming to join the Institute of Management Studies at Banaras Hindu University for the 2025 session, start by registering for CAT 2025, as it accounts for 50% of the selection weight for MBA and MBA IB programmes. You’ll need a minimum of 50% marks in your bachelor’s degree, followed by group discussion and interview rounds. This guide covers the full admission process, including fees of INR 90,000 per annum plus regular university charges, seat availability, and key dates to help you prepare effectively. Details like eligibility, selection criteria, entrance exams, application process, and dates for IMS BHU admission 2025 are discussed below:

IMS BHU Admission Highlights 2026

Choosing IMS BHU for management studies means accessing a top-tier programme ranked 28th by IIRF India 2025 among MBA colleges, with over 95% placement rates from 2023-2025 batches and average packages of INR 11 LPA. The 8.5:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures personalised guidance from experienced mentors, ideal for MBA aspirants eyeing roles in consulting and finance via CAT admissions.

• Strong Placements 2023-25: 95% rate for 184 eligible students, highest package INR 19.8 LPA, average INR 11.4 LPA, with top recruiters like ICICI Bank and Deloitte.
• Consistent High Rates: Average placement exceeded 95% across 2023 (174/175 placed), 2024 (156/168), and 2025 (172/177), focusing on MBA General, MBA IB and MBA agribusiness streams.
• IIRF Ranking Strength: Claimed 28th spot in IIRF 2025 MBA rankings, highlighting excellence for BHU management seekers.
• Faculty Excellence: 8.5:1 ratio with 20+ years average experience, fostering skills for INR 10.1 LPA average in consulting roles. 

Explore more on the IMS BHU Placement page.

To qualify for IMS BHU programmes, applicants need a bachelor’s degree under the 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university.

Final-year students can apply if they provide proof of qualification before admission finalisation. 

The IMS BHU admission for the year 2025 has been closed. The admission cycle for IMS BHU MBA programmes hinges on CAT scores, followed by internal assessments. For the IMS BHU admission 2026, the candidates must appear for CAT 2025 and apply separately through the BHU portal from August to January. The official portal for admission is: https://www.bhu.ac.in/Site/AdmissionCounselling/

• CAT 2025 will be conducted on November 30, 2025, while on December 19-21, 2025, the CAT 2025 result will be published.
• Submit the IMS BHU application form online via bhuonline.in, paying INR 2,000 (INR 1,000 for SC/ST candidates).
• Shortlisting occurs based on CAT scores, with calls for group discussion and personal interviews in February-March 2026.
• Final merit combines CAT (50%), academics (20%), and GD/PI (30%).
• Counselling and seat allotment happen in April 2026, with classes starting in July.

Prepare these originals and copies for verification during counselling:

• CAT 2025 scorecard
• Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate
• Category certificate if applicable
• Passport-sized photographs
• Proof of work experience for relevant weightage

IMS BHU offers affordable fees compared to private institutions.

• MBA General Management offers specialisations in marketing, finance, HR, and operations.
• MBA IB focuses on cross-cultural management and international finance, ideal for careers in multinational corporations.
• MBA Agribusiness is tailored for agricultural sector management, covering supply chain, rural marketing, and agribusiness policies.

These fees exclude hostel and mess charges, which ask for at least INR 33.6K annually, for the shared rooms. Scholarships are available for meritorious and reserved category students.

The expected CAT cutoff for IMS BHU is competitive, based on previous trends where general category candidates needed above 85 percentile.

• General: 85-90 percentile
• OBC: 75-80 percentile
• SC/ST: 60-65 percentile

Cutoffs adjust yearly based on the applicant pool and seat matrix. Last year’s data showed 88 percentile securing spots in MBA IB for general candidates.

IMS BHU offers limited seats to maintain quality education, with reservations as per government norms.

Supernumerary seats exist for foreign nationals and PIOs, adding up to 15% extra.

The IMS BHU application window typically opens in August and closes in January. For 2026, the last date is Late May 2026 (tentative)

• Download the form from bhu.ac.in or fmsbhu.ac.in.
• Fill in details and upload documents like mark sheets and CAT scorecard.
• Pay via net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.

Late applications are not accepted, so monitor the official site for updates.

For doctoral aspirants, IMS BHU requires a master’s degree with 60% marks, followed by RET and a personal interview. Applications open in March 2025, with entrance tests in May. Fees are INR 20K, excluding other charges, focusing on research in management disciplines.