Institute of Management Studies BHU Fees 2026: MBA, PhD & Diploma

The table below lists some of the popular courses offered by IMS BHU along with their eligibility, selection criteria, and total tuition fees:

The two-year MBA programme at IMS BHU for 2026 admissions via CAT costs Rs 99,288 in total for regular seats, split as Rs 50,007 in the first year and Rs 49,281 in the second. Paid seats add Rs 1,50,000 per year, reserved for 15% of the intake without full CAT reliance, as outlined in BHU’s admission policy for 2026 entrants.

• First-year regular: Rs 50,007, covering tuition and exams for CAT shortlisted candidates.
• Paid seat premium: Rs 1,50,000 annually, open to sponsored professionals after group discussion and personal interview (GD/PI).
• No CUET acceptance; selection weighs CAT at 50%, academics at 20%, and GD/PI at 30%.

The PhD in Management at IMS BHU for 2025-26 costs Rs 3,096 in the first year, dropping to Rs 1,400 annually thereafter, partly funded through fellowships for RET qualifiers. This structure supports research scholars entering in 2026, with no CUET involvement and selection based solely on RET scores plus an interview.

• First-year fee: Rs 3,096, including registration and library access.
• Subsequent years: Rs 1,400, renewable based on progress reviews.
• RET focus: Covers advanced management topics, mandatory for all applicants.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration at IMS BHU charges Rs 85K in total for the 2025-26 session, admitting students via an institute-specific test and interview for 2026 starters. No CAT or CUET is required; this self-financed course targets working executives with modular fees payable in instalments.

• Total cost: Rs 85K, covering all modules and materials.
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks, plus entrance test.
• Duration: One year, full-time with weekend options.

Certification programmes at IMS BHU, such as the Advanced Diploma in Guidance & Counselling, cost Rs 7500 for the full term in 2025-26, selected via merit without entrance exams. These align with 2026 professional development needs, focusing on counselling skills for management roles.

• Fee: Rs 7500, one-time payment for a six-month certification.
• No exams: Direct admission based on undergraduate marks and interview.
• Other variants: Similar rates for HR and ethics certificates.

The application fee for the IMS BHU MBA via CAT for 2026 admissions is Rs 2,000 for general/OBC applicants, reduced to Rs 1,000 for SC/ST, submitted online after CAT results. The PhD via RET costs Rs 600 for general applicants, ensuring low barriers for merit-based entry.

• MBA form: Rs 2,000, non-refundable for GD/PI shortlisting.
• PhD RET: Rs 600, covers test and interview processing.
• Postgraduate Diploma: Rs 1,000, institute-specific without national exams.

Post-selection registration at IMS BHU costs Rs 150 for enrolment plus Rs 3,750 for tuition setup in the first year for 2026 admits. Paid seats for MBA add Rs 1,50,000 yearly, filling supernumerary quotas via direct application.

• Registration: Rs 3,900 first year, Rs 3,750 for subsequent years.
• Paid premium: Rs 1,50,000/year for MBA, no RET/CAT mandate.
• Certification: Rs 100 one-time, minimal for short courses.

Hostel fees at IMS BHU for 2025-26 start at Rs 4800 per year for shared rooms, allocated by merit to CAT/RET admits for 2026. Mess charges add Rs 2,400 monthly, with single rooms at Rs 7,000 annually, including utilities.

• Shared: Rs 4800/year + mess Rs 2,400 x 12 = Rs 33,600.
• Single: Rs 7,000/year, priority for PhD scholars.
• Deposit: Rs 5,000 refundable, covers damages.

IMS BHU fees for 2025-26 show a 2% rise from 2024, with the MBA at Rs 99,288 total to accommodate scholarships up to Rs 25,000 for top CAT scorers. The RET-based PhD remains stable at Rs 3,096 initially, supporting 20% of scholars financially.

• Trend: Minimal increases, prioritising affordability for 2026.
• Scholarships: Merit aid via CAT/RET, applied during counselling.
• No CUET shift: Firm on CAT for MBA, RET for PhD.