Chetana's Institute of Management and Research: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Ranking

Chetana's Institute of Management & Research is known for its excellence in management education over the years. Founded in 1996 by Late. Shri. Madhukarrao D. Chaudhari's contribution to the Indian political system is noteworthy.

CIMR's holistic approach to management education focuses on developing students' leadership skills, analytical thinking and ethical values. CIMR earned its widespread recognition and numerous accolades.

• CIMR is one of the top 10 MBA Institutions in Mumbai.
• The National Board of Accreditation (NBA) has accredited the PGDM and PGDM Marketing programs.
• The AIU ( Association of Indian Universities) has conferred MBA equivalence to the PGDM at CIMR.
• CIMR is now a member of AACSB- Association of Advance Collegiate School of Business.
• Their PGDM courses make them one of the premier B-Schools in India, particularly in Mumbai.

Highlights:-

• CIMR is a reputed business school that offers a range of Management programs at the postgraduate level including MBA, MMS and PGDM.
• This Institute has been ranked 4th among the top B-Schools in Mumbai by the Times of India 2023.
• It has also been ranked 125th among the top private B-Schools in India by IIRF ranking 2024.
• Admission shortlisting for the PGDM course at CMIR Mumbai is done through MAH MBA CET/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores followed by GD and PI rounds.
• Final selection is based on entrance test scores, personal interview, academic record, extracurricular activities and work experience.
• CIMR has recorded an average salary of INR 6.3 LPA, while the highest salary stood at INR 15.5 LPA.
• CIMR Mumbai is the second oldest B-School in Mumbai with a 10,000+ alumni network across the world.

Courses and fees

CIMR is a reputed business school that offers a range of courses in Management programs at the postgraduate level, including MBA, MMS and PGDM. The PGDM program is AICTE-approved and structured to provide a perfect combination of in-depth conceptual knowledge and practical insight to tackle real world business issues.

Post-Graduation Diploma in Management (PGDM)

PGDM program is AICTE-approved and structured to provide a perfect combination of in-depth knowledge, understanding and practical insights into real-world business issues.

The program comprises 4 semesters spanning over 2 academic years, with specialisation in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations and systems. The present seats available for PGDM in Diploma are 180

PGDM in marketing:-

Marketing Management is a critical component that directly influences the organic growth of any organisation. The program comprises 4 semesters spanning over 2 academic years. The present intake of the program is 60 seats.

PGDM retail:-

Retail has evolved tremendously from the traditional era of the barter system to the current brick-and-click era. At Chetana's we aim to impart education with a perfect blend of field projects, case studies, assignments, presentations, guest lectures, role plays, and field visits. The present intake of the program is 30 seats.

Admission:-

At Chetana's Institute of Management and Research, postgraduate courses are offered in the discipline of management, to eligible students. For CIMR Mumbai admissions, scores obtained in the entrance examinations like CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ ATMA/ CMAT/ CET-MAH-MBA/ MMS and personal interviews are taken into consideration. Those appearing for their final year examinations in the respective discipline can also apply.

Admission Procedure

• Admission to the following program shall normally be made once a year, coinciding with that of an AICTE-approved Postgraduate Diploma in Management or equivalent degree/ diploma.
• The application procedure:-

• Applicants must apply for CIMR Mumbai admission online, via the institute's official website- cimr.in
• The application shall be made in the prescribed form available with the institution. Attached are all the necessary documents with the application.
• The candidates should submit an abstract of about 5000 words on the area of research interest (tentative research interest) along with the application.
• The institute will release the details of the process of booking a slot for the discussion and personal interview on the official website.

Required documents:-

• Class 10th and 12th mark sheet
• Part A and B application form
• School leaving certificate
• Copy of graduation certificate
• Entrance exam scorecard
• One passport size photograph
• Work experience certificate
• Fee payment receipt
• Indian nationality certificate

• Selection criteria:-

Selection for the fellow program in the Institution approved by the AICTE program shall be based on the following criteria:

• Academic qualification & work experience
• Research proposal
• Personal interview

Selection process:-

All those candidates who applied on the basis of the entrance examination score will be called for a personal interview.

The merit list and waitlisted candidates will be prepared based on the following criteria:

Eligibility:-

To be eligible for admission, the candidate should fulfil the following eligibility criteria:-

• Passed with a minimum of 50% marks in aggreGATE , 45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category.
• appearing/ appeared and secured non-zero positive score or marks or equivalent score in any one of the following examinations:-

• CET-MAH-MBA/ MMS/ CAT/ ATMA/ CMAT

• Candidates should be of an Indian Nationality/ origin.

Ranking:-

• The institute has been ranked 4th among the top B-Schools in Mumbai by The Times of India 2023.
• In 2024, The Times of India ranked CIMR 33rd out of 100 in Management in India.

Placement:-

Chetana is known for its excellent placement program for students with involvement, faculty assistance and management's vision. The placement cell regularly coordinates with other committees of the institute to make sure that it adheres to its promise of bringing placement to students.

Summer internship program

Summer Placement is an integral part of the academic curriculum of PGDM. After completing the program students are required to complete the SIP.

After completing the 1st year of the program, before the commencement of the second year of the program, the students are required to work with an organisation for hands-on experience.

Sector-wise Placement

PGDM 202-22

Conclusion:-

Chetana's Institute of Management & Research (CIMR), was founded in 1996 by the Late Shri Madhukarrao D. Chaudhari. The institute provides a stimulating learning environment for the students. The courses are designed in a manner to improve the knowledge and skills gained by the students. All major companies in the industry visit Chetana's Institute of Management and Research for summer internships and executive placements.