The Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad organised the MANLIBNET 2023 International Conference on Empowering Libraries, Connecting Communities: Innovation, Collaboration, and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with the Management Libraries Network. The event will take place between October 5th and 7th, 2023 at IMT Ghaziabad in India.
The IMT GHAZIABAD LIBRARY is proud to host the 21st MANLIBNET International Conference on "Empowering Libraries, Connecting Communities: Innovation, Collaboration, and Entrepreneurship." IMTG and MANLIBNET strongly believe that libraries must constantly adapt and evolve in order to remain relevant. This one-of-a-kind conference will not only provide the opportunity to learn about new technology and services in library and information science but also about entrepreneurship and partnership with the community and society. It is critical to stay current on breakthroughs in the fields of library and information science in our fast-paced, technology-driven environment. This conference provides a forum for meeting and learning from colleagues, which is the ideal approach to ignite fresh ideas and obtain insights.
| Conference Dates | October 5-7, 2023 |
| Registration Deadline | August 31, 2023 |
| Abstract Submission Deadline | May 15, 2023 |
| Abstract Acceptance Confirmation | May 25, 2023 |
| Full Paper Submission Deadline | June 15, 2023 |
| Paper Acceptance Confirmation | July 31, 2023 |
In order to empower libraries and link communities, the conference hopes to inspire delegates to think creatively, work efficiently, and embrace entrepreneurship. The conference's goals are to:
MANLIBNET invites sponsors to join the Conference on the theme ‘Empowering Libraries, Connecting Communities: Innovation, Collaboration and Entrepreneurship’ to be held from October 5-7, 2023 at IMT Ghaziabad. The sponsors will have an opportunity to showcase their products and connect with key decision-makers from the library and information field.
| Sponsorship Categories | |
| Platinum Sponsorship | Gold Sponsorship |
| (Maximum Two) | (Maximum Four) |
| Silver Sponsorship | Bronze Sponsorship |
| (Maximum Four) | (Maximum Six) |
| Exhibitor Stall | Advertisement |
| (Maximum Ten) | (in Conference Souvenir) |
| For more sponsorship information, please call or write to the Organizing Secretary. | |
Mr Vikas Sharma, Head of HR - Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Lenskart, will give a leadership session at IMT Ghaziabad on March 17, 2023.
Mr Sharma has over 22 years of experience as a Human Resource leader in the Media, Fashion Retail, Automobile, Writing Instruments, and Cement Industries. He stressed the value of personal branding to the students during his presentation. He discussed the important lessons he learned throughout his illustrious career.
He advised students on how to be future-ready and the value of being open to diverse business fields. He also discussed Lenskart's culture, methods, and vision. Mr Sharma answered the students' questions in an enlightening discussion. Mr Sharma, we thank you for sharing these great thoughts with the students. IMT Ghaziabad anticipates many more fruitful engagements with Lenskart.
The Institute of Management Technology recently participated in ‘Techkriti 2023’. Two proud students of IMT Ghaziabad, namely, Sushmita Singh and Rajiv Bose, reached the Finale Round of the festival. Techkriti is one of Asia’s largest Technical and Entrepreneurial Festivals. It aims to impart technical knowledge to students through various workshops, competitions, talk series, E-conclaves, and, Tech Summits. The annual festival is held for a duration of 4 days every year in the month of March by IIT Kanpur. This year also, the festival was held from March 23, 2023, to March 26, 2023. Rajiv and Sushmita made IMT Ghaziabad proud by becoming the National Finalists in the ‘Marketing Mavericks’ competition. Both are presently pursuing the PGDM EXP batch of 2022-2024.
The Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad admission 2023 for the Postgraduate Diploma in Management for Working Executives (PGDM WE) is now open. The programme is special designed for working professionals and is a 2-year AICTE-approved course. In order to apply for this course, the applicant must have a minimum of 2 years of work experience. The course is conducted through on-campus classes on alternate weekends. The PGDM WE course is offered in 5 specializations namely Leadership and Strategy, IT Analytics, Applied Finance, Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations. The applications for the 2023 admissions for the course will be accepted through online mode only. Interested candidates are advised to apply soon through the official website of the institute which is imt.edu.
Mr Ankit Aggarwal, founder of the startup “Unstop”, and a proud alumnus of IMT Ghaziabad 2010 batch, recently participated in Shark Tank India season 2. Shark Tank India is a popular show where companies come and pitch for investments to some reputed entrepreneurs. Mr Ankit pitched his company “Unstop” on the show at a whopping valuation of Rs 50 crore. He also successfully closed his investment deal at 4% equity for Rs 2 crores. Unstop is an online educational platform where students can access information regarding various upcoming educational events, quizzes, internships, and, even job offers.
The Institute of Technology Management Ghaziabad successfully conducted the “Finance Conclave 2023” on February 5, 2023. The event was conducted in the seminar hall of the IMT Ghaziabad campus itself. Students and staff discussed the various dimensions of Finance along with the newly released National Budget of 2023. The event was enriching and gave students an insight into the world of finance.
The IMT Ghaziabad Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) admissions for 2023 are currently ongoing. The institute recently closed its PGDM 2023 admissions on January 31, 2023, but the FPM intake is still open. FPM is offered at the doctoral level at IMT Ghaziabad. It is a full-time 4-year course which is accredited by the NBA and AACSB. It is offered in 9 specialisations like Business Analytics, Financial Management, and Information Technology Management, to name a few. Interested candidates are advised to apply soon for the FPM admission through the institute's official website of the institute which is imt.edu, to avoid missing out on the last date of application.
The IMT Ghaziabad admission process for its PGDM courses is about to close on January 31, 2023. The admissions which had earlier closed on November 25, 2022, were re-opened on December 27, 2022, after the announcement of CAT 2022 results. Now, the applications are again set to close on January 31, 2023. Interested candidates are advised to apply soon on the official website imt.edu.
IMT Ghaziabad is all set to host its Alumni Meet on January 21, 2023. The Alumni Relationship Committee is conducting the IMT Ghaziabad Reunion 2023 in the campus premises. The IMT Ghaziabad Alumni Meet will be for the batches of 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2006, and, 2007. The time will be 3 pm IST. the institute has provided a link for registration for the Reunion on its official website. Interested alumni must register themselves soon.
The ‘IMT Common Admission 2023’ is currently ongoing for all IMT branches, namely, Ghaziabad, Nagpur, Hyderabad, and, Dubai. The institute had earlier closed its applications on November 25, 2022. It re-opened the applications on December 27, 2022, after the announcement of the CAT 2022 result. The common application for IMT Ghaziabad admission to its 2-year PGDM courses will close on January 31, 2023. Interested candidates must apply soon on the official website.
IMT Ghaziabad has recently concluded its placement drive for the 2021-2023 passing batch. The placement records have surpassed all previous records for the 2023 session. The IMT Ghaziabad highest package was recorded at Rs 34 lakh per annum for the domestic offers and at Rs 65.6 lakh per annum for the international offers. The average package offered was Rs 17.35 lakh per annum which is the maximum average package awarded till now. The median package stood at Rs 16 lakh per annum. More than 150 companies participated in the placements out of which 77 were first-time recruiters. Further, there was an increase of 14% as compared to the previous year's records.
IMT Ghaziabad recently welcomed ‘QI Lifecare’ to its campus. QI Lifecare Pvt. Ltd. follows a fact-based approach to combat lifestyle diseases by filling in the gap between fitness and medicine. The talent acquisition team of the firm offered students the opportunity to take part in the short-term projects of the firm.
The Alumni Relationship Committee of the Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad is hosting an Alumni Meet on January 21, 2023, at 3 pm (IST). The batches of 1996, 1997, 2001, and, 2002, are invited to attend the meet and spend a memorable time with their batch mates. The venue of the meeting is the IMT Ghaziabad campus. Interested alumni may contact the institute for further details on the same.
December 09, 2022, marked the ceremonial launch of the 6th edition of IMTG’s award-winning Sustainability & Social Responsibility (SSR) course with the 10th I’M The Change Talk delivered by Dr. Bharat Vatwani, Founder, Trustee & Chief Functionary of “Shraddha Rehabilitation Foundation” and recipient of the esteemed Ramon Magsaysay Award, widely revered as Asia’s Nobel Prize. The distinguished talk which was organized by the I’M The Change Initiative headed by Dr Kasturi Das, Chairperson, Sustainability & Social Responsibility, IMT Ghaziabad, in association with the Academic Committee, IMT Ghaziabad, found active participation by students, faculty members, and non-teaching staff members of the IMT Ghaziabad fraternity in large numbers.
About the I’M The Change Initiative
Tracing back to October 01, 2016, when the entire country was awaiting to observe the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, IMT Ghaziabad, translated his eternal teaching of “Be the change you want to see in the world” to launch a unique initiative titled “I’M The Change Initiative on Sustainability & Social Responsibility” comprising: (a) a required, three-credit course on Sustainability & Social Responsibility for the two-year PGDM Programme; and (b) a distinguished talk series called “I’M The Change Talk”. The SSR course, which embeds a service-learning pedagogy, requires students working in teams to engage with marginalized communities through the hands-on execution of social projects that are aligned with one or more sustainable development goals (SDGs) and are executed in partnership with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or government agencies. The core objective is to allow students to observe how people live who are unlike themselves, especially the underprivileged, and enable students to become contributors in social problem-solving and in the process experience the “joy of contribution”. I’M The Change Talk Series was launched as an integral part of the SSR course with the vision of allowing an opportunity for our students to learn from the real change makers and motivate them to do their bit for the society
Past editions of the I’M The Change Talks have been delivered by Shri Anshu Gupta (Magsaysay Awardee), Dr. Harish Hande (Magsaysay Awardee), Shri Sonam Wangchuk (Magsaysay Awardee), Ms. Geeta Dharmarajan (Padmashri), “Padman” Dr. Arunachalam Muruganantham (Padmashri), Prof Anil Gupta (Padmashri), among other esteemed speakers. I’M The Change Initiative, along the way, has received coveted recognition globally as well as in India. IMT Ghaziabad bagged the ‘Gold Award’ for I’M The Change under the theme: ‘Developing a Future-ready Curriculum’ at the 8th Indian Management Conclave (IMC) Awards 2017 held at the IIM Lucknow on August 4 and 5, 2017. In what may be considered a rare feat, within merely a year of joining the UN-PRME as an ‘Advanced Signatory’, IMT Ghaziabad got selected as one of the ‘PRME-Champions’ – a league of 38 leading management schools from all across the globe.
5 students of IMT Ghaziabad namely Raghav Bansal, Aman Arora, Mayukh Sinha, Shivam Gupta, and, Shinjini Sinha have reached the zonal finals of the annual global competition “CFA Institute Research Challenge”. The competition provides students with hands-on mentoring and training in financial analysis and professional ethics. Candidates assume the roles of real-world research analysts as part of this competition and gain real-world experience. The Regional Semi-Finals are expected to be held on April 6 and 7, 2023, followed by the Regional Finals on April 13 and 14 2023. The Global Final will be held on May 3, 2023.
The Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad has re-opened the applications for the Common Admission 2023 for its PGDM course. The 2-year Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) courses are offered in multiple specialisations such as banking and financial services, marketing, finance, dual-country programmes, etc. Aspiring candidates can apply for the same through the official website of the institute which is imt.edu by paying an application fee of Rs 2,500. The IMT Ghaziabad admission process will begin thereafter in the first week of February 2023.
IMT Ghaziabad has announced the placement statistics for the 2023 passing batch at the institute. As per the official notification, the IMT Ghaziabad placement has surpassed all previous records for the batch of 2023. The average package of Rs 17.35 lakh per annum is the maximum average CTC recorded till now. Moreover, the highest package for domestic offers stood at Rs 34 lakh per annum. The highest international package stood at Rs 65.6 lakh per annum. Some of the esteemed firms that participated in the placement drive of IMT which include Abbott, Amazon, Accenture, Cognizant, Deloitte, and, Google, to name a few.

The list of non-IIM MBA colleges to apply before and after CAT 2025 includes DMS, SJMSOM, MDI Gurgaon, and IIFT Delhi. While IIMs are esteemed for their management education, many non-IIM MBA colleges also offer quality education and excellent placements. With the release of the CAT results 2025 on December 24, 2025, participating B-schools will begin their selection processes soon. If you are targeting non-IIM MBA colleges in India through CAT 2025 exam, which was conducted on November 30, you must apply separately by completing their application forms. Most of these Non-IIM MBA colleges begin their application process for MBA/PGDM admission during the month of July. It is advisable to check the official website of your preferred Non-IIM MBA college for a better understanding of the MBA application process for the same.

IMT Ghaziabad cut-off and selection criteria for admissions 2026 are based on merit. Besides clearing CAT or the other accepted exams, such as XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT, academics, diversity, work experience, and CT/ PI performance are considered. The institute weighs each factor to determine the final admission offers by the institute.
After the common application form for IMT Ghaziabad is available, aspirants have to submit the form within the prescribed deadline. Those shortlisted are invited for the Critical Test and Personal Interview rounds (CT and PI) held typically in February/ March every year. However, the first step is the most crucial: clearing the entrance test to gain admission in PGDM courses at the college.
The CMAT 2026 will likely be conducted in January 2026, and XAT 2026 on January 4, 2026, while CAT 2025 exam was held on November 30, 2025. After you submit the test scores on the official portal, IMT Ghaziabad will verify CAT/ XAT/ CMAT scores directly with the concerned testing authorities. For GMAT, examinees are advised to request GMAC to send their official marks directly to the college within the timeline.
Meanwhile, CAT results are expected to be out in December 2025. The exam authorities will release a merit list consisting of the names of students who qualify for the exam and are eligible for admission. Those who meet the CAT 2025 cutoff, their names mentioned in the merit list specific to their categories. Further, these students will be invited for the CT & PI rounds of the IMT Ghaziabad PGDM admission process. Students eager to know more about the IMT critical thinking test can go through the dates, selection process, expected cutoff, etc.

The top 20 Private MBA Colleges in India 2025 include institutions such as the S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, MDI, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, and IIMs, etc. There are generally 10 well-known MBA entrance tests in India for MBA admission. CAT 2025 exam, XAT, IIFT, NMAT, SNAP, TISSNET, CMAT, MAT, IBSAT, and GMA are some of the popular entrance exams given by students for admission to top private MBA Colleges in India.

Many aspiring MBA students often wonder about an important question: Is the CAT exam compulsory for MBA? The simple answer is NO! Taking the CAT exam is not mandatory for enrolling in MBA programmes in India or abroad. However, it is important to note that the CAT is the most widely accepted and recognised entrance exam for MBA programs in India. You can certainly look at other alternatives to CAT like MAT, XAT, SNAP, or other entrance exams. That said, since the IIMs hold a coveted position, being considered the best for an MBA education within the country, it is given a good weightage.

UoH MBA Admission 2026: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has started the online registration process for MBA Admission 2026, seeking applications for its two-year MBA course (2026-28 batch). Candidates interested in pursuing a management course can now apply through the official admission portal of the university. The total number of seats available for the course is 75. Candidates interested in the course are required to apply online on or before January 31, 2026. The admissions will be conducted based on the eligibility criteria and performance in the selection process, as announced by the university.

The list of MBA colleges accepting 60-70 percentile in CMAT 2026 highlights recognised names such as DY Patil Mumbai, Universal Business School, Institute of Management Christ University, Jagannath International Management School Delhi, IMS Ghaziabad, etc. These institutes usually grant admission to the management programmes based on a CMAT percentile range between 60 and 70 and are known for providing quality education through the latest academic frameworks and industry-oriented exposure.
A CMAT score ranging from 141 to 170 out of 400 generally corresponds to the 60–70 percentile bracket. Although these colleges may not be the first choice for those scoring above 90 or 95 percentile, aspirants securing a percentile in the said band still have access to several respectable MBA options. Majority of these colleges provide career-focused programmes, practical learning opportunities, regular industry exposure, and well-maintained campus facilities.

The list of MBA colleges accepting 80-90 percentile in CMAT 2026 features names such as Welingkar, Great Lakes Institute of Management, St. Xavier’s University, and IMT Nagpur. These institutes are known for industry-relevant MBA programmes, having experienced faculty, reliable campus facilities, and strong placement assistance. Although they may not be among the options available in the 99+ percentile category, they remain strong options for aspirants seeking a recognised and career-focused management degree.
The CMAT 2026 exam was conducted by NTA on January 25, 2026, across more than 100 CMAT exam centres nationwide. CMAT 2026 results are likely to be launched in the second/ third week of February 2026. Having an idea of this 80-90 percentile-based college list is especially useful for shortlisting options for CMAT aspirants.

BHU MBA-IB 2026 Registration is ongoing, and the last date to submit your applications is January 31, 2026. Banaras Hindu University, through its Management Institute, offers an MBA in International Business. It is a two-year full-time program for executives who want to build a comprehensive global management perspective. This program focuses on different specializations such as Global Business Operations, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, and Operations Management. There are currently 59 seats available for the MBA-IB program for the 2026 batch.

If you’ve been wondering what is a good score in CMAT 2026 exam, the general benchmarks are already quite clear. A score in the bracket of 295 and 345+ is considered good enough to secure a 90 to 99.99 percentile, which is widely regarded as an excellent performance. Those seeking to join institutes like JBIMS, SIMSREE, SIES, BIMTECH, JAGSoM, etc, must note that the target score is typically higher, typically between 290 and 360 marks, which often aligns with a 98 to 99.99+ percentile.
The CMAT 2026 exam was conducted on January 25, 2026, and was of an easy-to-moderate level. Knowing the CMAT cutoff trends helps them to prepare accordingly and know a realistic range to gain admission to their desired college. Also, it helps them understand how different score ranges translate into percentile brackets and which colleges fall within each band.
In this article, let's explore what counts as a competitive score for CMAT 2026.
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