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Chetana’s Institute of Management and Research (CIMR)

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Chetana's Institute of Management and Research (CIMR)

Chetana’s Institute of Management and Research (CIMR), established in 1996 in Bandra East, Mumbai, is a private business school affiliated with the University of Mumbai and approved by AICTE. It offers full-time PGDM programs with specializations in Marketing, Finance, HR, and Operations. Known for its industry-driven curriculum, modern campus facilities, and strong placement record with top recruiters like HUL, TCS, and Amazon, CIMR focuses on developing skilled business leaders.

CIMR Courses Offered

Course Name Duration Type
PGDM
2 years
Full-time
PGDM Marketing
2 years
Full-time
FMP (FELLOW PROGRAM IN MANAGEMENT)
Part-time
4 years

CIMR Admission Process

CIMR — Admission Process (PGDM)
  • Required Entrance Exams (MAH-MBA/CET, CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, XAT, etc., and accepted cutoff percentiles for the last completed admission cycle/2024) Primary exam: CAT 2024 (valid score required). International candidates: GMAT. Accepted cutoffs (2024 cycle, minimum percentiles for shortlisting/offers):
Step 2: Application is online via CIMR admissions portal.
    • Fill out the application form
    • Upload academic records and ID proof
    • Pay the non-refundable application fee
Step 3: Personal Interaction Round
    • Shortlisted candidates appear for:
      • Group Discussion (GD)
      • Personal Interview (PI)
Step 4: Selection & Offer
    • Selection based on:
      • Entrance score
      • GD-PI performance
      • Academic background
      • Overall profile
      • Work experience (if any)
      • Extra-curricular activities (if any)
Step 5: Admission Confirmation
    • Selected candidates receive an offer.
    • They need to complete formalities like document verification.
    • Pay the required fee / enrollment payment to confirm the seat.

CIMR Eligibility & Entrance Exams

Program Eligibility Accepted Exams
PGDM
Graduate with min 50% (45% for reserved)
MAH-MBA/CET, CAT, CMAT, ATMA, XAT
PGDM Marketing
Graduate with min 50% (45% for reserved)
MAH-MBA/CET, CAT, CMAT, ATMA, XAT
FMP (FELLOW PROGRAM IN MANAGEMENT)
Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology, Management, Economics, Social Science, Biological Science, Pure Science, Commerce, or Humanities with 60% or equivalent CGPA. Final-year candidates can apply provisionally, completing their degree by September 30, 2025, and submitting mark sheets by December 31, 2025.
MAH-MBA/CET, CAT, CMAT, ATMA, XAT

CIMR Fees Structure

Program Approx Fees (for 2 years)
PGDM
₹4.80 L approx. (per annum)
PGDM Marketing
₹4.80 L approx. (per annum)
FPM
₹2.65 L approx. (per annum)

CIMR Placement Stats

Key Placement Highlights – MBA Batch 2022–2024
Placement Metric Statistics
Highest CTC (Domestic)
₹13.3 LPA
Average CTC
₹7.04 LPA
Median CTC
₹6.5 LPA (approx.)
Top Recruiting Sectors
Sector Key Highlights
Consulting & Strategy
CRISIL,Infosys,TCS,HCL Technologies,Atos Origin
BFSI
Axis, HDFC, Kotak Mahindra, Bank of Baroda, ICICI,IDBI,
FMCG
Voltas,LG,Coca-Cola,Videocon,Hindustan
Technology & E-Commerce
TCS, Infosys, BYJU’s, Reliance Retail
General Management
Aditya Birla Group, Piramal Group
Pharma & Healthcare
Glenmark,Nicolas Piramal,SJM,Abbott Labs
Placement Trends Over Years
Year Highest CTC Average CTC Placement %
2024
₹13.3 LPA
₹7.04 LPA
~97%
2023
₹18 LPA
₹7.1 LPA
~98%
2022
₹15.5 LPA
₹7.01 LPA
~97%

CIMR Campus Infrastructure

  • Academic Spacious, air-conditioned classrooms with audio-visual aids and Wi-Fi; Seminar halls for workshops; Auditorium with 500-seat capacity and advanced sound system for lectures, panels, and events.
  • Library Over 28,000 volumes and titles; 100+ Indian/foreign journals and periodicals; Access to e-resources including PROQUEST, EBSCO, SCOPUS, J-Gate, CRISIL Research, Ace Equity; Cloud-based Knimbus platform with e-books (McGraw-Hill, Pearson) and skill courses; Dedicated rooms for discussion, e-resources, reference; External memberships (American Library); Turnitin for plagiarism detection. Open 9 AM – 8 PM.
  • Hostel No on-campus hostel facilities; Tie-ups with nearby private hostels/PGs for male/female students (capacity ~200 combined, charges ₹8,000-₹12,000/month including meals).
  • IT/Computer Center 179 PCs with HP servers, printers, scanners; 300 Mbps Wi-Fi bandwidth (Tata Teleservices); Firewall-protected network; Software for management simulations, ERP tools, and digital learning.
  • Other Facilities
    • Canteen/Mess: Hygienic cafeteria with affordable meals/snacks (₹50-₹100/meal), self-service, student feedback-driven menu.
    • Sports/Gymnasium: Annual “Challenger” events with indoor/outdoor sports (basketball, table tennis, cricket); Basic gymnasium.
    • Health Center: On-campus infirmary with first-aid; Tie-up with nearby hospitals.
    • Bank/ATM: SBI branch and ATM on campus.
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