The Institute of Co-operative Management, Madurai (ICM) was established in 1983. It is a government-sponsored institution emphasising training cooperative professionals and allied subjects. The institute provides three major diploma courses: HDCM (Full-Time), HDCM (Correspondence with Contact Classes), and Sectoral Diplomas (Full-Time) for departmental staff. The flagship HDCM Full-Time course is offered for candidates with any undergraduate qualification. Admission is given directly or on merit without an entrance test. ICM has more emphasis on practical training than placements, but cooperative departments and government offices accept its courses.
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ICM Madurai Highlights 2025
ICM Madurai Courses and Fees 2025
The Institute of Co-operative Management, Madurai (ICM), provides MBA and professional diploma courses. For the MBA program at Hindu Institute of Management, Sonepat, candidates should be graduates in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD). Shortlisting is done based on CAT, XAT, or CMAT scores, and the total program fee is INR 1.48 lakh. The HDCM (Higher Diploma in Co-operative Management) course is provided in two modes: the Correspondence Mode with Contact Classes is provided for Sub-Inspectors (SIs) and Pro Deputy Registrars (Pro DRs) of the Cooperative Department, and the students are admitted based on departmental nominations. The Full-Time HDCM course is provided for private candidates of any undergraduate degree, with direct admission or based on merit. ICM also offers full-time sectoral diplomas for employees in specific sectors like handlooms, social welfare, dairy, and industrial departments. Admission to the courses is provided through departmental sponsorship or nominations.
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| MBA | Graduate from any discipline, with a minimum of 15 years of education and 50% or above [45% or above for SC/ST/OBC(NC)/General (EWS)/PwD*] | Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of CAT/XAT/ CMAT scores. | INR 1.48 lakhs |
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ICM Madurai Admission 2025
ICM admits candidates on merit or through departmental nomination, so no entrance examination is necessary. The admission offers are based on educational qualifications, departmental sponsorship (if any), and relevance to the cooperative or allied sectors. After submitting a completed application form and documents, shortlisted candidates will receive confirmation and proceed to the fee payment stage and course initiation.
CAT 2025 Registration
Candidates planning to appear for CAT 2025 can find complete details about the registration process below:
- Notification Release: The official CAT 2025 notification was released by IIM Kozhikode on 27 July, 2025.
- Registration Start Date: The online registration window will open on 1 August, 2025.
- Last Date to Apply: Candidates must complete their registration by 20 September, 2025.
How to Register:
- Registration is online only via the official CAT portal.
- A valid and unique email address and mobile number are required to initiate the registration process.
- Upon registration, candidates will receive a User ID and Password to log in and complete the application form.
Important Guidelines:
- Candidates can fill out the form in multiple sessions — progress will be saved automatically.
- Double-check all details before paying the application fee, as no edits will be allowed after payment.
- Incomplete or incorrect information may result in the immediate rejection of your application.
- SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload valid category certificates during the registration process. Category changes are not allowed post-registration.
A correction window will be provided after registration closes, but only for a limited time.
ICM Madurai FAQs
Which programmes are offered by ICM Madurai for the academic session of 2025?
ICM Madurai offers diploma programmes with HDCM programmes in full-time and correspondence mode, as well as sectoral diplomas for departmental employees.
Who is eligible to apply for Sectoral diplomas at ICM Madurai?
Employees from Handlooms, Social Welfare, Dairy and Industrial departments can apply for sectoral diplomas if nominated by their respective departments.
What is the admission selection process for HDCM (full-time) at ICM Madurai?
HDCM full-time admissions are offered to private degree holders (full-time students) directly or through merit.
Is there an entrance test for any of the ICM Madurai diploma programmes?
No, Candidates for all programmes will be admitted based on their academic record or by department nomination.
How do candidates accept their admissions at ICM Madurai?
Candidates will have to pay the course fee and register for induction or contact classes after they have received an 'acceptance' letter for the course.
What mode of application submission does ICM Madurai follow?
Candidates can submit their applications and requested documents by e-mail or postal service to the Institute.
