IES Management College and Research Centre Direct Admission

Established in 1998, IES’s Management College and Research Centre (IESMCRC), Mumbai, is a private institute recognised as a premier Management institute and one of the Top 50 management colleges in India and the Top 10 colleges in Mumbai for management studies. Indian Education Society is one of India’s oldest Public Charitable Trusts committed to education and successfully running 67 Institutions. IES’s MCRC has industry alliances with CII, IMC, ISTD, NIPM, AMDISA, IDMA, and many more.

The institute offers full-time management programs, which include PGDM and PGDM (Pharmaceutical Management) approved by AICTE. The flagship program of the Institute is a 2-year full-time residential PGDM course accredited with an MBA equivalence by the AIU. IES MCRC also offers a doctoral-level PhD program to research scholars and academicians.

Programmes Offered

IES MCRC offers full-time, doctoral and certificate programs. The list of programs offered is :

Post Graduate Diploma in Management

(PGDM) Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Pharma Management)(PGDM)(PM)

Doctoral programs

PhD of University of Mumbai

Part-time programs (Duration: 7 months online)

Professional Certificate Program in Business Analytics

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at IESMCRC

Duration of the Course: 2 years
No. of Seats: 210
AICTE Approval
NBA Accreditation
MBA Degree Equivalence

Specializations Offered :

Finance
Human Resource
Marketing
Business Analytics
Operations and Entrepreneurship

Unique Pedagogy :

Our teaching methodology goes beyond traditional boundaries, encompassing experiential learning, case studies, industry exposure, and practical applications. Faculty members at IESMCRC are dedicated to providing a transformative learning experience that prepares students for the challenges of the corporate landscape.

Our Program Comprises :

IES Management College and Research Centre Direct Admission.

Program Highlights :

Apply management theories and practices to solve business problems.
Develop critical and creative thinking skills for decision-making.
Identify and solve business issues using qualitative and quantitative approaches.
Contribute effectively to a team environment for achievement of organisational goals.
Demonstrate skills for effective communication with all stakeholders.
Exhibit industry readiness.

Program Structure :

The PGDM program spans six terms, evenly distributed over two years. After the completion of the third term, students engage in an eight-week Summer Internship Project. The curriculum is meticulously designed, with the first two terms focusing on compulsory courses. The third term introduces elective courses based on specialisations such as Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Operations, Entrepreneurship Development, Business Analytics, along with Technical Report Writing and Business Simulation. The subsequent terms include compulsory general management courses and a variety of electives representing different specialisations. The program concludes with a Management Project in the sixth term.

IES MCRC Courses, Eligibility, Admissions, Fees

Course Name	Course Eligibility
PGDM	Eligibility: Minimum graduation (any discipline) from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. Duration: 2 years Admission Criteria: GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ CMAT/ MH-CET score+ PI Intake: 210 Fees: INR 4,75000
PGDM-Pharmaceutical Management	Eligibility: Candidates should have passed graduation in Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology, Chemistry and other Life Sciences as a specialisation with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. Duration: 2 years Admission Criteria: GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ CMAT/ MAH-CET score+ PI Intake: 30
PhD	Eligibility: Post Graduate from a recognised University/ Institute with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks Duration: 5 years Admission Criteria: PhD entrance test by Mumbai University/ SET / UGC NET / CSIR JRF score

IES MCRC Mumbai Cut off

National Level Qualifying test	Cut off ( in Percentile)
CMAT	75
CAT	70
XAT	75
MAT	68
ATMA	80

Parameters for Final Selection – PGDM & PGDM (Pharmaceutical Management)

Parameters	Marks
% Marks in SSC (10th)	25
% Marks in HSC (12th)	25
Work Experience	25
Group Discussion (GD) / Micro Presentation (MP)	20
Personal Interview (PI)	80
Aptitude/ Entrance Test Score	125
Total Weightage	300

IES MCRC Mumbai Placements

IES MCRC Placements 2023 final report has been released with 97% placements recorded. IES MCRC highest package stood at INR 10 LPA. More highlights of IES MCRC Placements 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placements Statistics 2023
Number of Recruiters	218
Number of Students Participated	241
Number of Students Placed	235
Placement Percentage	97%
Highest Package	INR 10 LPA
Average Package	INR 7.5 LPA
Top Recruiters	P&G, Deloitte, HDFC Bank, BYJU’s, Aditya Birla group etc

Our Top Recruiters list

Leadership & Training Module (LTM)

At IES Management College and Research Centre (IES MCRC), we believe that leadership is not merely a title — it is a mindset nurtured through experience, reflection, and action. To help our students evolve into future-ready leaders, the Leadership Training Module at IES MCRC is designed as a holistic, experiential journey divided into three integrated components: the Leadership Bootcamp, the Outbound Trip to Kolad, and the Leadership Lab.

1. Leadership Bootcamp

The Leadership Bootcamp serves as the foundation of the training module, focusing on self-transformation, team building, decision-making, and problem-solving through a series of engaging activities, experiential learning exercises, and management games. The goal is to unlock the leader within each participant by helping them discover their strengths and overcome personal and professional challenges.

The program is structured around four key pillars:

a. Physical Endurance – Building resilience and stamina through physically engaging tasks.
b. Managing Emotions and Stress – Cultivating emotional intelligence and mindfulness under pressure.
c. Analytical Thinking – Enhancing decision-making abilities through data-driven and situational analysis.
d. Developing Business Acumen – Encouraging strategic thinking and business-oriented problem-solving.

2. Outbound Trip to Kolad

The Outbound Leadership Trip to Kolad offers an immersive learning experience beyond the classroom. Set amidst nature, the trip provides students with an opportunity to engage in adventure-based leadership activities, such as rafting, trekking, and team challenges, designed to strengthen collaboration, adaptability, and trust. The outdoor environment allows participants to step out of their comfort zones, develop resilience, and experience firsthand the essence of leadership under dynamic and unpredictable circumstances.

3. Leadership Lab

The Leadership Lab is the reflective and analytical component of the module, where students engage in experiential learning sessions that help them connect theory with practice. These sessions focus on enhancing interpersonal effectiveness, communication, and self-awareness — equipping students with the mindset and skills essential for leading in today’s complex business environment.

To facilitate the Leadership Lab sessions effectively, faculty members from IES MCRC underwent an intensive 6-day training program, enabling them to guide students through interactive exercises, feedback sessions, and developmental conversations with enhanced insight and expertise.