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Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University (IMS BHU), Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar PradeshEst. 1968
NIRF Rank #48NAAC AAICTEUGC
IMS BHU admissions 2025 are open.
Located along the holy Ganga, Varanasi has long been a center for spirituality and knowledge-seeking. In 1916, Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya founded Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in this city, inspired by its longstanding educational tradition. With the development of numerous eminent leaders, intellectuals, and innovators, BHU has made significant contributions to India's independence movement and national advancement. The university comprises 5 institutes, IIT-BHU, 16 faculties, 140 departments, 4 advanced centers, and 4 interdisciplinary schools, offering education across nearly every discipline.
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Eligibility
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹10.1L
Not published
Flagship Fee
₹1.2L
MBA · 2 years
Top Package
₹19.8L
Highest CTC 2025
Programs
4
Across all modes
Accepted exams
- CAT
- GMAT
Cutoffs by exam
CAT
85%
General
CAT
85%
OBC
CAT
85%
SC
CAT
85%
ST
GMAT
550
General
Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Work experience not required
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Placements
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹10.1L
Not published
Highest CTC
₹19.8L
89 companies
Placed
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172 students placed
MBA
Flagship programme only · Class of 2025
Placement trend · batch-wise
- Avg CTC
- Highest
Offers by sector
All programs combined
Sector split not published yet.
Summer internships
Programs & Fees
At a glance
Avg CTC
₹10.1L
Not published
Avg. Tuition Fee
₹1.5L
Across 3 programs
Placed
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Batch of 2025
| Program | Seats | Avg. Placement | Tution Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBAFlagship Full-time2 yearsResidential | 59 | ₹10.1LAvg CTC | ₹1.2LTuition |
| MBA (International Business) — MBA-IB Full-time2 yearsResidential | 59 | ₹10.1LAvg CTC | ₹1.2LTuition |
| MBA (Agri-Business) — MBA-AB Full-time2 yearsResidential | 46 | ₹8.7LAvg CTC | ₹2.2LTuition |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) WeekendNA | — | —No data | —Not published |
Total cost of attendance
- Tuition fees
- ₹1.2L2024
- Hostel
- ₹1.6L
- Mess chargesNot on official site
- —
- Personal & travelNot on official site
- —
Total (partial)₹2.7LExcludes mess charges, personal & travel — not published
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Results
Monthly EMI
₹2k
EMI/Salary
1.3%
Total Interest
₹42k
Fee data · 2024
Alumni
- BFSI / Fintech28%
- Tech / Engineering28%
- Consulting16%
- Analytics / Data16%
- Marketing / Media4%
- Product Mgmt4%
- Others4%
Notable alumni
- Aryan MishraTransaction Banking · ICICI Bank2021-2023
- Sahil DeshpandeBusiness Analyst · Genpact2021-2023
- Pradumna JaiswalSenior Associate Consultant · Infosys2020-2022
- Garv Shekhar SinghDeputy Manager Automotive Division · Mahindra Finance2022-2024
Campus
Varanasi, Uttar PradeshIMS BHU
- Campus & housing1300-acre campus · Hostel optional · 79 hostel blocks
- InfrastructureLibrary (central + departmental) · Computer lab and IT infrastructure · Wi-Fi internet
- Other facilitiesBoys and girls hostels (separate) · Medical center / SS Hospital · Common rooms with TV
- Sports & fitnessSports grounds · Gymnasium
- Food & messCafeteria / mess
- Clubs & eventsAuditorium and seminar halls
- Fests & clubsKashiyatra annual fest
- Getting thereAirport: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi ~24.8 km · Railway: Varanasi Junction railway station ~6.6 km
Admission
How IMS BHU selects its batch — step by step
- 01
Appear for CAT exam
- 02
Apply online on BHU admissions portal (bhumbaadm.samarth.edu.in) after CAT results
- 03
Pay application fee online
- 04
Shortlisting based on CAT score (cutoff ~85 percentile)
- 05
Attend GD and PI rounds at BHU Varanasi campus
- 06
Final merit list prepared (CAT 50% + Academic record 20% + GD/PI 30%)
- 07
Offer of admission and document verification
- 08
Fee payment and seat confirmation
- Selection: Group Discussion · Written Ability Test · Personal Interview
- Application fee ₹2K
- Interviews in Varanasi
FAQs
85 percentile (overall), 50 sectional (VARC/DILR/QA).
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Applications open · 2025 intake
