DMI Patna MBA Admission 2026-28 – The application process has opened with the declaration of the CAT 2025 result. The candidates can apply by logging on to the official website of DMI Patna. It offers admission on the basis of national entrance test mentioned below
CAT/CMAT/XAT/MAT
Last Date to apply 28 February 2026
Status of the Entrance Test.
CAT 2025 result is out.CMAT 2026 is scheduled to take place in January 2026. XAT 2026 is also scheduled to take place in January 2026. So if you are appearing in these exam you can also register now and pay your application fee.
When the result of these exams come out you fill your marks. We have given at the bottom the criteria for selection and weightage these entrance exam carry.
What Development Management Institute Patna?
Development Management Institute (DMI) Patna is an autonomous institute established in 2014 in Patna, Bihar, with support from the Government of Bihar’s Rural Development Department, COMFED, and Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS).
Key Highlights
It offers a flagship two-year full-time PGDM (Post Graduate Programme in Development Management), AICTE-approved, blending management practices with development challenges to train “impact managers” through 30% experiential learning like Development Immersion, Enterprise Learning, and Management Internship
Number of Seats
Development Management Institute (DMI) Patna offers 60 seats for its flagship two-year PGDM (Post Graduate Programme in Development Management).
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DMI Patna PGDM eligibility
- Minimum 3-years Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/Differently Abled candidates) in aggregate from a recognized University / Institute by UGC or AICTE. Students appearing for their final degree examination may also apply.
- Valid Score in CAT 2025 / XAT 2026 / GMAT (2022-26)/ CMAT 2026/ MAT (Sep. 2025 or later) for PGDM (DM) 2026-28 admissions.
- Students appearing for their final year graduation examination may also apply. However, they must have completed all the examinations of the final year by 21st June 2026. The last date for the submission of graduation results is 31st Oct 2026.
- Reservation Policy: We follow the reservation policy of the Government
Application fee
- Rs.300/- for General
- Rs. 200/- for BC, EBC, EWS & Female
- Rs.100/- for SC/ST and Differently Abled (DA)
Placement and Scholarship
- CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT: Up to 100% tuition fee as a scholarship for 90 percentile & above.
- University Toppers: 50% Scholarship on tuition fee.
- Merit-based Scholarship up to 100%.
- Excellent Placement Track Record since Inception.
A Few Placement Organisations
Amul
SEWA Bharat
Seva Mandir
Gram Vikas
Safe Harvest
BAIF
Jeevika (BRLPS)
COMFED
Many more
DMI Patna application process
How to register
Filling the Online Application Form: Three Simple Steps
Basic Requirements
- A valid and active personal email ID for verification and future correspondence.
- A valid and active mobile number for future correspondence.
Document Uploads and Details
- Upload a passport-size photograph (mandatory for submission).
- Upload your signature (in blue/black ink on a white background; maximum size 3MB).
- Enter identity proof details: Select one type (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving License, or Voter Card) and provide the number (mandatory for submission).
Management Entrance Exam Score/Percentile
- If results are available, enter your score/percentile.
- If results are awaited, select “Result Awaited” to submit now—an email with a link to update your score later will be sent to you.
mportant Guidelines for DMI Online Admissions
- DMI accepts only online admission applications.
- Upon registration, a verification email will be sent—check your Inbox and verify your email ID to access the application form.
- Complete the form, make the payment, and submit your application.
- A confirmation email will be sent after successful submission and payment.
Key Reminders
- Eligibility is verified based on the information you provide, so ensure all details are correct and complete—no changes will be allowed afterward.
- Submit only one application per candidate.
- The application fee is non-refundable.
The Institute may define cut-off scores for each or a few of the above processes for selection of candidates, and may also- define sectional cut-off scores within each or any of the above processes.
DMI Patna selection criteria CAT XAT CMAT
| # | Criteria | Weightage |
| 1 | CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT / MAT Score | 35% |
| 2 | Group Exercises | 10% |
| 3 | Assessment of Writing Skills | 5% |
| 4 | Personal Interview | 30% |
| 5 | Academic Performance | 10% |
| 6 | Participation Sports / Extra-Curricular Activities, Academic Diversity and Gender Diversity | 10% |
The DMI Patna 2026 Course fee
| rs | First Year | Second Year | Total (₹) | |||
| Term I | Term II | Term III | Term IV | Term V | ||
| A. Tuition Fees | ||||||
| Class room Segment | 1,00,000* | 1,00,000 | 1,00,000 | 1,00,000 | 1,00,000 | 5,00,000 |
| Development Immersion | 20,000 | 20,000 | ||||
| Enterprise Learning | 20,000 | 20,000 | ||||
| Management Internship | 20,000 | 20,000 | ||||
| Total A | 1,00,000 | 1,20,000 | 1,20,000 | 1,20,000 | 1, 00,000 | 5,60,000 |
| B. Service Fees | ||||||
| Computer and Internet Services | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 12,500 |
| Library and Teaching Aid Unit | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 12,500 |
| Books | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 10,000 |
| Total B | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 35,000 |
| C. Other Annual Charges | ||||||
| Student Activities Fund | 1,500 | 1,500 | 3,000 | |||
| Medical Expenses | 500 | 1,500 | 2,000 | |||
| Total C | 2,000 | 3,000 | 5,000 | |||
| Grand Total (A+B+C) | 1,09,000 | 1,27,000 | 1,27,000 | 1,30,000 | 1,07,000 | 6,00,000 |
DMI Patna MBA 2026 FAQs
The application form opened after the CAT 2025 result and will close in February 2026
You should have any national entrance test score to apply such as CAT/CMAT/XAT or MAT
You will have to check with the authority as their brochure clearly mentions these entrance test
Yes you will pay the registration fee. For general category it is Rs.300 for other category fee is mentoned in this article above
The DMI Patna takes 60 students per year for its two year management programme.
The one factory is the placement of this institute in the last three years, which has been 100 per cent. Even the course fee for two years is not that high
