Master of Business Administration (MBA)
IBS Hyderabad MBA 2027-29: Admission, Fees, Specialisations and Placements
IBS Hyderabad MBA 2027 admissions are open for the two-year, full-time Master of Business Administration (Batch 2027-29) at ICFAI Business School (IBS) Hyderabad, a constituent of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE). The programme has 1,150 seats and is taught on the institute's 92-acre residential campus on Shankarpally Road, Hyderabad. Graduates receive an MBA degree from IFHE, a deemed-to-be university. The total programme fee for Batch 2027-29 is Rs 20.01 lakh, which includes tuition of Rs 17.01 lakh and hostel of Rs 3 lakh. The 2022-24 batch recorded an average CTC of Rs 9.71 LPA and a highest CTC of Rs 21 LPA. Fee details are on the IBS Hyderabad courses and fees 2027 page.
IBS Hyderabad Programme Highlights 2027
The IBS Hyderabad MBA is designed to build specialists who can integrate across functional areas in a dynamic organisation. It gives a broad view of all areas of management, and its courses are practice-oriented, with the emphasis on applying principles, tools and concepts to the problems organisations face today. The degree is awarded by IFHE, Hyderabad, a deemed-to-be university under the UGC Act 1956. IBS Hyderabad is accredited by AACSB International and holds SAQS accreditation from AMDISA; the institute states that it was among the first three B-schools in South Asia to be SAQS accredited. Students of Batch 2027-29 join a school with 21,187 alumni of its own and an IBS network of more than 70,000 across campuses.
The IBS Hyderabad MBA admission process for Batch 2027-29 runs through one IBSAT 2026 application that covers all nine IBS campuses. Candidates take IBSAT or submit another accepted score, and shortlisted candidates attend a Micro Presentation and Personal Interview at the IBS Hyderabad campus. The main points are:
- Eligibility: graduation in any discipline with 50% marks and English as the medium of instruction; final-year students can apply.
- Exams accepted: IBSAT 2026, CAT 2026, XAT 2027, NMAT 2026 or GMAT.
- Application and cost: apply online; the IBSAT 2026 application fee is Rs 1,800.
- Key dates: IBSAT 2026 is held on eight days in December 2026; the last date to apply is 22 December 2026; the selection process runs from February to March 2027.
- Selection: Micro Presentation and Personal Interview at the IBS Hyderabad campus.
- Final selection: past academic performance 50%, Personal Interview 25% and Micro Presentation 25%.
- Offer: selected candidates receive admission confirmation and campus allocation.
The complete IBS Hyderabad MBA admission process is on the IBS Hyderabad eligibility and selection process page.
The IBS Hyderabad MBA curriculum has 31 courses over four semesters: 23 compulsory courses and 8 electives. Learning is based on cases, and most courses are taught through real-life cases that help students understand situations managers face. Students also receive regular classroom instruction through a contemporary, market-oriented curriculum. A 12-week Summer Internship Programme, closely supervised by faculty, is an integral part of the programme.
Stage | Key Courses / Components |
|---|---|
Compulsory courses | 23 courses across the core areas of management |
Electives | 8 courses, worth 24 credit units in all |
Specialisation | 15 credit units of electives in one stream |
Summer Internship Programme | 12 weeks, supervised by faculty |
Pedagogy | Case-based learning with regular classroom instruction |
Total | 31 courses over four semesters |
ICFAI Business Schools have unified Online Application process. Following are the key steps to apply for IBS Hyderabad MBA Admission:
- Open the official IBSAT application form link, available on this page.
- Enter your personal and contact details, academic record from Class 10 onwards, work experience (if any) and exam slot choice.
- Pay the application fee of Rs 1,800 online; a confirmation email and SMS follow.
- Take IBSAT 2026 in your chosen slot, or submit your CAT, XAT, NMAT or GMAT score.
- If shortlisted, attend the Micro Presentation and Personal Interview at the IBS Hyderabad campus.
ICFAI Business School Hyderabad MBA eligibility criteria are:
- Graduation in any discipline with at least 50% marks, with English as the medium of instruction.
- At least 15 years of education, on a 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis.
- Candidates whose graduation was not in English medium must submit a TOEFL, NELT or IELTS score by 31 May 2027.
- Final-year students can apply if they complete all graduation requirements, including practicals, viva and assignments, before 31 May 2027. Their admission stays provisional until they submit mark sheets and the degree certificate, and the last date for proof of graduation is 1 November 2027.
For IBS Hyderabad MBA Admission, the first step is to apply and appear in IBSAT 2026. You need to register and pay Rs 1800 towards IBSAT 2026 application fee online. Take the IBSAT test or submit scores from CAT, NMAT by GMAC™, XAT, or GMAT™. Note that IBSAT is an online remote-proctored test. After the test, wait for the results announcement. If shortlisted, you will receive an invitation to the selection process at the IBS Hyderabad campus, which includes Micro Presentation and Personal Interview rounds. Finally, upon successful completion, you will receive IBS Hyderabad MBA admission confirmation and campus allocation.
- Shortlisting on the IBSAT 2026 score or another accepted score.
- Micro Presentation: a topic chosen at random, 1 minute to prepare and 3 minutes to present, with one change of topic allowed.
- Personal Interview of 5 to 7 minutes.
- Campus allotment based on the selection-process score, campus preference and campus cut off.
IBS Hyderabad aims to award 500 merit scholarships of Rs 2 lakh each to the class of 2027, a pool of Rs 10 crore. Each scholarship is adjusted as Rs 1 lakh against the first-term instalment and Rs 1 lakh against the second-term instalment of the programme fee. Scholarships are open to four categories:
- Candidates who secure top ranks in IBSAT 2026.
- Wards of IBS alumni.
- Physically challenged candidates.
- Wards of defence personnel, in service or retired, from the Army, Air Force, Navy and paramilitary forces.
A scholarship is given only to candidates who appear for and qualify in IBSAT 2026, and only after they complete admission, pay the admission fee and register. It can be adjusted only against the programme fee, and if a student withdraws, any refund is calculated after deducting the scholarship.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Banking, Insurance & Financial Services (PGDM BIFS)
GIM Goa PGDM Banking, Insurance & Financial Services (BIFS) is two-year full time MBA equivalent residential programme. GIM Goa PGDM BIFS course is designed for individuals who like to become a financial analyst, a business analyst, an audit manager, a branch manager of a financial institution.
Course content is primarily industry driven with flexibility in quickly adapting to the changing dynamics of the industry. Continual engagement with industry partners for delivery of applied content, internships and placements in undertaken.
GIM Goa PGDM Banking, Insurance & Financial Services (BIFS) Admission Process 2026 to admit students with the following profile mix:
- Experience in working in financial Sector
- Related Qualification Profiles
- Aptitude & Interest in BIFS
While in the most MBA programme, a cut off score in entrance exam is kept as an important criterion for admission, in GIM Goa Banking, Insurance and Financial Services programme there is no specific cut-off. This is because to succeed in the world of Banking Insurance & Financial Services, the overall profile of the candidate is much more important than just the entrance exam cut-off.
A select group of candidates shall be invited in selected cities for Achievers Round. All other candidates shall be interviewed online for regular round. Shortlisted candidates will also need to complete an online Written Aptitude Test (WAT), with the date to be announced in due course.
GIM Goa Admission Process 2026
- Apply Online: This is the first step.
- Achievers Round: If shortlisted for Achiever Round, appear in interview and get spot admission offer
- Regular Round: If not shortlisted for Achievers Round, you can get shortlisted in Regular Round based on CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores. Merit list is released for regular round.
- Admission Letter is issued to selected candidates.
GIM Goa Achiever’s Round
The Achiever's Round of GIM Goa is a profile-based shortlisting process that evaluates candidates based on program-specific or other achievements in areas such as academics, sports, co-curricular activities, and professional experience. This round applies to all programs based on the candidate's first preference.
Candidates are shortlisted for the Achiever's Round without considering CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores initially, which is factored in at the later stage. Select candidates from the Achievers Round receive a spot admission offer, even before their CAT/XAT/GMAT scores are available. GIM Goa Achiever Round interviews are conducted in Delhi, Goa and Kolkata.
GIM Goa PGDM Banking, Insurance & Financial Services (BIFS) programme curriculum offers regular engagement of students with industry experts by way of classroom lectures, seminars and one-on-one mentorship (internships). After completion of three terms in the campus, students are required to immediately join their respective companies to do internship projects in the areas of banking, insurance or financial services.
GIM Goa PGDM BIFS course content adapts to evolving industry needs, covering Digital Banking, Fintech (Blockchain, Payment Tech, Wealth-tech, Insurtech, Reg tech), and AI for Banking. This sets GIM apart from others. Students are encouraged to work on live company projects in order to become fully capable of comprehending actual business situations and applying appropriate tools and techniques of BIFS to get enhanced insights into/around the issues/problems sensed by them so as to devise optimum solutions. The program covers various management domains, with a mix of core and elective courses, a Give Goa project, Summer Internship Project.
To apply for admission at GIM Goa, candidates need to follow a simple step-by-step online process. First, register yourself on the official website using a valid email ID and mobile number. After registration, verify the OTP sent to your registered contact details. Next, fill out the online application form carefully with all required academic and personal information. Then, upload the necessary supporting documents and complete the process by paying the registration fee online.
GIM Goa How to Apply - Steps to Follow
- Register yourself
- Verify OTP
- Fill application form online
- Upload required documents
- Pay registration fee
The GIM Goa application fee varies based on the number of programs applied for and the application rounds with respective deadlines. Candidates can benefit from lower fees by applying early under the First Mover or Early Bird deadlines. Check details in the table below.
Application Round | Application Deadline | Application Fees for One Program | Application Fees for Two Programs | Application Fees for Three Programs | Application Fees for Four Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First Mover | Oct 23, 2025 | Rs.1750 | Rs.2000 | Rs.2250 | Rs.3000 |
Early Bird | Nov 27, 2025 | Rs.2000 | Rs.2250 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3500 |
Achiever Round | Dec 4, 2026 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
CAT Deadline | Dec 23, 2025 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
Last Date | Jan 15, 2026 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
- GIM Goa Admission Eligibility Criteria require Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s Degree.
- Candidates in the final year of the degree can also apply.
- Applicant should apply and appear in one of the acceptable entrance exams CAT/ XAT/ GMAT and score well to be eligible for shortlisting
GIM Goa PGDM Banking, Insurance & Financial Services (BIFS) admission selection process is based on various selection parameters including entrance exam scores, GAAT Scores, past academic performance, work experience, and face to face evaluation. Entrance exam scores have the highest weightage of 40%. Check details in table below.
GIM Goa Final Selection Weightage
The weightages for various components in final selection round are:
GIM Goa Scholarship schemes are available for all the PGDM programs. GIM offers many institute-based and corporate sponsored scholarships to students in 1st and 2nd year to reduced financial burden. Details of GIM Goa Scholarships are given below:
GIM Goa Scholarship Schemes
Key details of the GIM Goa scholarship Amount for different schemes is shared below:
- PGDM: Rs 500,000; Total 45 Scholarships
- PGDM-HCM: Rs.500,000; Total 7 scholarships
- PGDM-BDA: Rs.500,000; Total 21 Scholarships
- PGDM-BIFS: Rs.500,000; Total 7 Scholarships
Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Big Data Analytics (PGDM BDA)
GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics (PGDM BDA) is a two-years full-time MBA equivalent programme with specialization in Data Analytics and related domains. GIM Goa PGDM BDA course is for individuals who wish to become data scientist, data analyst, database administrator and business intelligence analyst.
GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics program exposes students to statistical theory, data management including big data, and business intelligence systems including machine learning, artificial intelligence and deep learning and related tools, techniques and algorithms. The major emphasis of GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics program is on providing hands-on training to the students using all major software tools in vogue and working on actual industry projects.
GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics Admission Process 2026 is based on shortlisting candidates based on Profile, Competitive exam score and Score of GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT). There after candidates are considered for shortlisting candidates for face-to-face evaluation. A select group of candidates shall be invited in selected cities for Achievers Round. All other candidates shall be interviewed online for regular round. Shortlisted candidates will also need to complete an online Written Aptitude Test (WAT), with the date to be announced in due course.
GIM Goa Admission Process 2026
- Apply Online: This is the first step.
- Appear in GAAT Exam
- Achievers Round: If shortlisted for Achiever Round, appear in interview and get spot admission offer
- Regular Round: If not shortlisted for Achievers Round, you can get shortlisted in Regular Round based on CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores. Merit list is released for regular round.
- Admission Letter is issued to selected candidates.
GIM Goa Achiever’s Round
The Achiever's Round of GIM Goa is a profile-based shortlisting process that evaluates candidates based on program-specific or other achievements in areas such as academics, sports, co-curricular activities, and professional experience. This round applies to all programs based on the candidate's first preference.
Candidates are shortlisted for the Achiever's Round without considering CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores initially, which is factored in at the later stage. Select candidates from the Achievers Round receive a spot admission offer, even before their CAT/XAT/GMAT scores are available. GIM Goa Achiever Round interviews are conducted in Delhi, Goa and Kolkata.
GIM Analytics Aptitude Test - GAAT
Candidates for PGDM (BDA) will need to take an online aptitude test called GAAT (GIM Analytics Aptitude Test). This is a 75 minutes test with Multiple Choice Questions. GAAT 2026 will be held on - 1st February 2026. GAAT will be administered online. The candidates will be sent a test link for GAAT, which can be taken from anywhere at no extra cost. Every wrong answer will carry a 25 per cent negative weight.
GIM Goa GAAT test shall have the following modules, each comprising of six questions:
- Statistics
- Probability
- Comprehension
- Data Interpretation
- Logical Reasoning
- Linear Algebra
- Calculus
- Technology & Business awareness
- Basic coding
GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics curriculum includes courses on statistical theory, data management including big data, and business intelligence systems including machine learning, artificial intelligence and deep learning and related tools, techniques and algorithms. GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics curriculum exposes students to statistical theory, data management including big data, and business intelligence systems including machine learning, artificial intelligence and deep learning and related tools, techniques and algorithms.
The major courses of GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics curriculum include following courses:
- Foundation Courses
- Pre-Term Courses
- Basics of Management
- Statistics fundamentals
- Programming in Python and R
GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics Core Courses include:
- Inferential Statistics for Analytics
- Data Preparation, Integration and Querying
- Foundations for Data Analytics
- Business Economics1-Micro
- Managerial Accounting
- Marketing Management
- Data Visualization
- Machine Learning with Business Applications
- Programming for Analytics (Python)
- Production and Operations Management
- Business Economics2 - Macro
- Finance for Managers
- Big Data Ecosystem
- Advanced Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Optimization Techniques and Stochastic Models
- Market Research & Analytics Applications
- Strategic Management
- Managing People in Organization
- Big Data Engineering & Management
- Deep Learning
- Ethics and Governance Issue in Big Data
- SAS Programming
- Entrepreneurship & Start-ups
- Emerging Technologies for Business Leaders
- Analytics Project Management
To apply for admission at GIM Goa, candidates need to follow a simple step-by-step online process. First, register yourself on the official website using a valid email ID and mobile number. After registration, verify the OTP sent to your registered contact details. Next, fill out the online application form carefully with all required academic and personal information. Then, upload the necessary supporting documents and complete the process by paying the registration fee online.
GIM Goa How to Apply - Steps to Follow
- Register yourself
- Verify OTP
- Fill application form online
- Upload required documents
- Pay registration fee
The GIM Goa application fee varies based on the number of programs applied for and the application rounds with respective deadlines. Candidates can benefit from lower fees by applying early under the First Mover or Early Bird deadlines. Check details in the table below.
Application Round | Application Deadline | Application Fees for One Program | Application Fees for Two Programs | Application Fees for Three Programs | Application Fees for Four Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First Mover | Oct 23, 2025 | Rs.1750 | Rs.2000 | Rs.2250 | Rs.3000 |
Early Bird | Nov 27, 2025 | Rs.2000 | Rs.2250 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3500 |
Achiever Round | Dec 4, 2026 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
CAT Deadline | Dec 23, 2025 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
Last Date | Jan 15, 2026 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
- GIM Goa Admission Eligibility Criteria require Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s Degree.
- Candidates in the final year of the degree can also apply.
- Applicant should apply and appear in one of the acceptable entrance exams CAT/ XAT/ GMAT and score well to be eligible for shortlisting
- Candidates must take GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT), which is scheduled on 1st February 2026.
GIM Goa PGDM Big Data Analytics final admission and selection process is based on various selection parameters including entrance exam scores, GAAT Scores, past academic performance, work experience, and face to face evaluation. Entrance exam scores have the highest weightage of 40%. Check details in table below.
GIM Goa Final Selection Weightage
The weightages for various components in final selection round are:
GIM Goa Scholarship schemes are available for all the PGDM programs. GIM offers many institute-based and corporate sponsored scholarships to students in 1st and 2nd year to reduced financial burden. Details of GIM Goa Scholarships are given below:
GIM Goa Scholarship Schemes
Key details of the GIM Goa scholarship Amount for different schemes is shared below:
- PGDM: Rs 500,000; Total 45 Scholarships
- PGDM-HCM: Rs.500,000; Total 7 scholarships
- PGDM-BDA: Rs.500,000; Total 21 Scholarships
- PGDM-BIFS: Rs.500,000; Total 7 Scholarships
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Health Care Management (PGDM HCM)
GIM Goa Post Graduate Diploma in Management Health Care Management (PGDM HCM) is a two-years full-time MBA equivalent programme with specialization in Health Care Management. GIM Goa PGDM HCM course is for individuals who wish to become domain specialist in healthcare, healthcare business operations consultant, healthcare marketing/sales manager, healthcare IT consultant/business analyst, consultant in Public Health.
GIM Goa HCM programme has been carefully structured after considering industry needs, existing gaps and future requirements. The courses under the programme are a blend of management and healthcare functions. Case-based and practical methods of training ensure that students of GIM Goa Healthcare Management program differentiate and make themselves more suitable for seeking career opportunities in any particular domain of healthcare i.e. IT/Consulting, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Hospitals, Public Health or Health Insurance.
GIM Goa PGDM Health Care Management Admission Process 2026 focusses on admitting students with the following profile mix:
- Health care related disciplines
- Engineering related disciplines
- Experience of working in Health Care Organizations
- Candidates without a background in medicine or allied fields at the undergraduate level can also apply.
While in most MBA programme, which rely on a cut-off score in entrance exams, the GIM Goa HCM program does not have a specific cut-off. This is because the overall candidate profile is prioritized over exam scores. A select group will be invited to specific cities for the Achievers Round, while others will attend online interviews for the Regular Round. Shortlisted candidates must also complete an online Written Aptitude Test (WAT), with the date to be announced in due course.
Applicants begin by submitting their online application, after which top candidates are shortlisted for GIM Goa Achiever Round. Rest of the candidates participate in Regular Admission Round based on their CAT/XAT scores. Successful candidates from both rounds receive final admission letters. Read more details in the following section.
GIM Goa Admission Process 2026
- Apply Online: This is the first step.
- Achievers Round: If shortlisted for Achiever Round, appear in interview and get spot admission offer
- Regular Round: If not shortlisted for Achievers Round, you can get shortlisted in Regular Round based on CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores. Merit list is released for regular round.
- Admission Letter is issued to selected candidates.
GIM Goa Achiever’s Round
The Achiever's Round of GIM Goa is a profile-based shortlisting process that evaluates candidates based on program-specific or other achievements in areas such as academics, sports, co-curricular activities, and professional experience. This round applies to all programs based on the candidate's first preference.
Candidates are shortlisted for the Achiever's Round without considering CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores initially, which is factored in at the later stage. Select candidates from the Achievers Round receive a spot admission offer, even before their CAT/XAT/GMAT scores are available.
Program-Specific Achievements that qualify for Achievers round include graduates from select institutes; MBBS, Biotechnology, BPharm., BDS from select institutes; CA,CS, CMA, CFA (US), ACCA, CIMA, CPA (US), FRM (GARP) holders and B. Com. Or B.A. Economics (Hons) from select institutes; and engineering graduates with at least 24 months of full-time work experience in specific companies. These candidates are invited to the Achiever's Round based on their first preferred programme.
Outstanding performance in academics, sports, co-curricular, or at the workplace such as national cricket/hockey/football player, top ranked in university degree course, School toppers in 12th standard, and star performer in last appraisal at work are also given preference.
GIM Goa Achiever Round interviews are conducted in Delhi, Goa and Kolkata.
GIM Goa PGDM Health Care Management Curriculum and Pedagogy has been structured with a judicious blend of theory and practice. The use of case study, simulations, gamification for learning are incorporated in the courses for effective learning of the students. The courses under the programme are a blend of management and healthcare function, which makes it an application-based management programme, a concept which is widely prevalent in developed countries. Following courses are included in GIM Goa PGDM Health Care Management Curriculum:
- Management Courses
- Health Care Domain Courses
- Elective Courses
To apply for admission at GIM Goa PGDM HCM course, candidates need to follow a simple step-by-step online process. First, register yourself on the official website using a valid email ID and mobile number. After registration, verify the OTP sent to your registered contact details. Next, fill out the online application form carefully with all required academic and personal information. Then, upload the necessary supporting documents and complete the process by paying the registration fee online.
GIM Goa How to Apply - Steps to Follow
- Register yourself
- Verify OTP
- Fill application form online
- Upload required documents
- Pay registration fee
The GIM Goa application fee varies based on the number of programs applied for and the application rounds with respective deadlines. Candidates can benefit from lower fees by applying early under the First Mover or Early Bird deadlines. Check details in the table below.
Application Round | Application Deadline | Application Fees for One Program | Application Fees for Two Programs | Application Fees for Three Programs | Application Fees for Four Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First Mover | Oct 23, 2025 | Rs.1750 | Rs.2000 | Rs.2250 | Rs.3000 |
Early Bird | Nov 27, 2025 | Rs.2000 | Rs.2250 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3500 |
Achiever Round | Dec 4, 2026 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
CAT Deadline | Dec 23, 2025 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
Last Date | Jan 15, 2026 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
- GIM Goa Admission Eligibility Criteria require Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s Degree.
- Candidates in the final year of the degree can also apply.
- Applicant should apply and appear in one of the acceptable entrance exams CAT/ XAT/ GMAT and score well to be eligible for shortlisting
- Candidates without a background in medicine or allied fields at the undergraduate level can also apply.
GIM Goa final selection process is based on various selection parameters including entrance exam scores, past academic performance, work experience, and face to face evaluation. Entrance exam scores have the highest weightage of 40%. Check details in table below.
GIM Goa Final Selection Weightage
The weightages for various components in final selection round are:
GIM Goa Scholarship schemes are available for all the PGDM programs. GIM offers many institute-based and corporate sponsored scholarships to students in 1st and 2nd year to reduced financial burden. Details of GIM Goa Scholarships are given below:
GIM Goa Scholarship Schemes
Key details of the GIM Goa scholarship Amount for different schemes is shared below:
- PGDM: Rs 500,000; Total 45 Scholarships
- PGDM-HCM: Rs.500,000; Total 7 scholarships
- PGDM-BDA: Rs.500,000; Total 21 Scholarships
- PGDM-BIFS: Rs.500,000; Total 7 Scholarships
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
GIM Goa Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is a two-years full-time MBA equivalent programme. GIM Goa PGDM course is for individuals who wish to become a consultant, a financial manager, an entrepreneur, or a marketing manager and are looking for a challenging, international business program with an experiential learning approach.
Some of the unique features of GIM PGDM program are Social Responsibility Project (Give Goa), International Exchange Programmes, Innovative Teaching Pedagogy (Simulation Games, Gamification, flipped classroom), Large Informal Interactions amongst students and faculty members and a comprehensive coverage of all management skills required for a lifelong career.
GIM Goa admission process 2026 follows a structured and transparent approach designed to identify well-rounded candidates. Applicants begin by submitting their online application, after which top candidates are shortlisted for GIM Goa Achiever Round. Rest of the candidates participate in Regular Admission Round based on their CAT/XAT scores. Successful candidates from both rounds receive final admission letters. Read more details in the following section.
GIM Goa Admission Process 2026
- Apply Online: This is the first step.
- Achievers Round: If shortlisted for Achiever Round, appear in interview and get spot admission offer
- Regular Round: If not shortlisted for Achievers Round, you can get shortlisted in Regular Round based on CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores. Merit list is released for regular round.
- Admission Letter is issued to selected candidates.
GIM Goa Achiever’s Round
The Achiever's Round of GIM Goa is a profile-based shortlisting process that evaluates candidates based on program-specific or other achievements in areas such as academics, sports, co-curricular activities, and professional experience. This round applies to all programs based on the candidate's first preference.
Candidates are shortlisted for the Achiever's Round without considering CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores initially, which is factored in at the later stage. Select candidates from the Achievers Round receive a spot admission offer, even before their CAT/XAT/GMAT scores are available.
Program-Specific Achievements that qualify for Achievers round include graduates from select institutes; MBBS, Biotechnology, BPharm., BDS from select institutes; CA,CS, CMA, CFA (US), ACCA, CIMA, CPA (US), FRM (GARP) holders and B. Com. Or B.A. Economics (Hons) from select institutes; and engineering graduates with at least 24 months of full-time work experience in specific companies. These candidates are invited to the Achiever's Round based on their first preferred programme.
Outstanding performance in academics, sports, co-curricular, or at the workplace such as national cricket/hockey/football player, top ranked in university degree course, School toppers in 12th standard, and star performer in last appraisal at work are also given preference.
GIM Goa Achiever Round interviews are conducted in Delhi, Goa and Kolkata.
GIM Goa PGDM Curriculum and Pedagogy Highlights are:
- GIM Goa curriculum broadly follows the pattern recommended by the AICTE. It consists of core courses of 71 credits and elective courses of 48 credits.
- The PGDM curriculum comprising of 6 terms is a blend of theory and practice with the focus on building the necessary concepts, skills and competencies to augment career growth.
- The style of class is participatory to enhance student capabilities.
- Teamwork is strongly emphasized through interactive and group learning.
- Student analytical skills are tested through problem-based cases.
- Fieldwork service projects help integrate the theory and practice in business management.
- Visual and computer-based instruction along with technology-based delivery provide a more effective presentation of course material.
To apply for admission at GIM Goa, candidates need to follow a simple step-by-step online process. First, register yourself on the official website using a valid email ID and mobile number. After registration, verify the OTP sent to your registered contact details. Next, fill out the online application form carefully with all required academic and personal information. Then, upload the necessary supporting documents and complete the process by paying the registration fee online.
GIM Goa How to Apply - Steps to Follow
- Register yourself
- Verify OTP
- Fill application form online
- Upload required documents
- Pay registration fee
The GIM Goa application fee varies based on the number of programs applied for and the application rounds with respective deadlines. Candidates can benefit from lower fees by applying early under the First Mover or Early Bird deadlines. Check details in the table below.
Application Round | Application Deadline | Application Fees for One Program | Application Fees for Two Programs | Application Fees for Three Programs | Application Fees for Four Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First Mover | Oct 23, 2025 | Rs.1750 | Rs.2000 | Rs.2250 | Rs.3000 |
Early Bird | Nov 27, 2025 | Rs.2000 | Rs.2250 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3500 |
Achiever Round | Dec 4, 2026 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
CAT Deadline | Dec 23, 2025 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
Last Date | Jan 15, 2026 | Rs.2500 | Rs.3000 | Rs.3500 | Rs.4250 |
- GIM Goa Admission Eligibility Criteria require Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s Degree.
- Candidates in the final year of the degree can also apply.
- Applicant should apply and appear in one of the acceptable entrance exams CAT/ XAT/ GMAT and score well to be eligible for shortlisting
GIM Goa final selection process is based on various selection parameters including entrance exam scores, past academic performance, work experience, and face to face evaluation. Entrance exam scores have the highest weightage of 40%. Check details in table below.
GIM Goa Final Selection Weightage
The weightages for various components in final selection round are:
GIM Goa Scholarship schemes are available for all the PGDM programs. GIM offers many institute-based and corporate sponsored scholarships to students in 1st and 2nd year to reduced financial burden. Details of GIM Goa Scholarships are given below:
GIM Goa Scholarship Schemes
Key details of the GIM Goa scholarship Amount for different schemes is shared below:
- PGDM: Rs 500,000; Total 45 Scholarships
- PGDM-HCM: Rs.500,000; Total 7 scholarships
- PGDM-BDA: Rs.500,000; Total 21 Scholarships
- PGDM-BIFS: Rs.500,000; Total 7 Scholarships
MBA Business Analytics
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The two-year full-time residential MBA Business Analytics Programme of SCMHRD Pune aims to provide the students with conceptual and practical knowledge of business analytics along with a sound understanding of management theory and practice. MBA BA graduates from SCMHRD just don’t join any industry house – they influence it, shape it, and change it for the better. MBA Business Analytics at SCMHRD goes beyond the traditionally tried and tested methods to instill in students a complete entrepreneurial mindset. The program teaches students to not only recognize opportunity, but to create it, an essential ability in a business environment that is constantly evolving both inside and outside of their organizational environment. SCMHRD focuses exclusively on leadership education with focus on education and research in solving the leadership challenges plaguing the organizations of today.
The step by step process for admission to MBA Business Analytics programme at SCMHRD Pune is as follows:
Step 1: The candidate must apply and appear and score the minimum required percentile in SNAP Test
Step 2: Along with submitting application for SNAP exam, candidates should register and apply for admission to SCMHRD Pune by paying additional registration fee of Rs.1000/- per programme through SNAP application form
Step 3: Preserve the Admit Card of SNAP Test for further selection process at SCMHRD, Pune. Appearing for SNAP Test does not automatically qualify an applicant for the next step in SCMHRD Pune selection process
Step 4: SCMHRD Pune Shortlist Criteria is based on SNAP exam score. For MBA-BA admission, every year SCMHRD Pune shortlist criteria is announced. Shortlisted candidates are called for GE-PI Round from among the candidates who have a valid SNAP score, who have applied for admission to SCMHRD Pune and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
Step 5: The final admission round in SCMHRD Pune MBA-BA selection process will be held separately at SCMHRD Pune campus
Step 6: After the GE-PI round, final admission offers will be made to successful candidates. Admission offer will be based on the weightage awarded to SNAP score, GE, PI and institute specific marks. Offer letters will be sent to the mailing address provided in the application form as also by email.
SCMHRD Pune MBA Business Analytics curriculum is divided into four semesters spread over two years. SCMHRD specializes in producing quality talent. The institute believes to impart wholesome knowledge through experience and practical learning. SCMHRD has designed intense academic curriculum to prepare its students to deliver their best.
The courses in the MBA Analytics program are designed with active participation by people in industry working with Analytics and Big Data. In addition, all courses are taught by the people in industry who helped design the courses from a holistic perspective. The courses are designed and taught in a way that will give an appreciation for various functions encountered in a real life Analytics situation – the interplay between Marketing, Risk, Operations, HR, and Finance. Students get hands-on learning about how these processes are interlinked.
The increasing availability of data has meant that management decisions can be backed up with solid analytical facts about the data. Tools that were once the exclusive domain of statisticians are now increasingly available to dissect and explore data to expose patterns that are invaluable in decision making. The structure of the programme is designed to give students the best in industry exposure and a nurturing classroom environment, to help them become the leaders of tomorrow.
Apart from academic excellence, the institute also focuses on equipping the students with the latest technical competencies used in the corporate world. SCMHRD has a consistent track record of placing its students in most sought after companies every year. At the end of first year, students go for summer internships in prominent companies.
Candidates need to register and apply for SNAP exam and in the same SNAP form can apply for SCMHRD Pune MBA Business Analytics admission. The registration and application fee for SNAP exam is Rs.2250/- and SCMHRD Pune MBA application fee is Rs.1000/-
- To meet the SCMHRD Pune MBA Business Analytics Admission eligibility criteria, the candidate must hold a minimum a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST)
- A candidate appearing for the final year in graduation and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply. Their admission, however will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.
- One of the most important points in SCMHRD Admission Eligibility criteria is that the candidate should appear in SNAP and must obtain minimum cut off score in the entrance exam to become eligible for admission
SCMHRD Pune will conduct final selection round separately. The components of overall final selection process are Group Exercise, Personal Interview - Overall Assessment. The candidates will be individually interviewed by an expert member panel comprising of academicians/ HR professionals/ Operations management experts / corporate executives to assess the overall personality effectiveness, attitude, fitment to the programme, curricular and co-curricular performance, professional achievements, tenure of work experience, its relevance.
With the objective of encouraging meritorious students and academic excellence, Scholarships/ Awards are offered to deserving students of the University by the Symbiosis Society Foundation. Following scholarships are offered to SCMHRD Pune students:
University Scholarships: SIU Pune offers various scholarships to SCMHRD Pune students including Merit based PG Scholarships, Jayatee Deshmukh PG Scholarship for a Girl Student, Alumni Scholarship, International Student Scholarships, Outstanding sports person Scholarships, Jayatee Deshmukh Award among others Apart from these, Government of India and other scholarships are also offered to students.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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The two-year full-time residential MBA is the flagship programme of SCMHRD Pune. The program is spread across four semesters and offers specialisations in Marketing, Human Resource Management, Finance, Operations, Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship. The structure of the programme is designed to give students the best in industry exposure and a nurturing classroom environment, to help them become the leaders of tomorrow, in the specialisation of their choice.
MBA graduates from SCMHRD just don’t join any industry house – they influence it, shape it, and change it for the better. MBA at SCMHRD goes beyond the traditionally tried and tested methods to instill in students a complete entrepreneurial mindset. The program teaches students to not only recognize opportunity, but to create it, an essential ability in a business environment that is constantly evolving both inside and outside of their organizational environment. SCMHRD focuses exclusively on leadership education with focus on education and research in solving the leadership challenges plaguing the organizations of today.
The step by step process for admission to MBA programme at SCMHRD Pune is as follows:
Step 1: The candidate must apply and appear and score the minimum required percentile in SNAP Test
Step 2: Along with submitting application for SNAP exam, candidates should register and apply for admission to SCMHRD Pune by paying additional registration fee of Rs.1000/- per programme through SNAP application form
Step 3: Preserve the Admit Card of SNAP Test for further selection process at SCMHRD, Pune. Appearing for SNAP Test does not automatically qualify an applicant for the next step in SCMHRD Pune selection process
Step 4: SCMHRD Pune Shortlist Criteria is based on SNAP exam score. For MBA admission, every year SCMHRD Pune shortlist criteria is announced. Shortlisted candidates are called for GE-WAT-PI Round from among the candidates who have a valid SNAP score, who have applied for admission to SCMHRD Pune and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
Step 5: The final admission round in SCMHRD Pune MBA selection process will be held separately at SCMHRD Pune campus
Step 6: After the GE-PI-WAT round, final admission offers will be made to successful candidates. Admission offer will be based on the weightage awarded to SNAP score, GE, WAT, PI and institute specific marks. Offer letters will be sent to the mailing address provided in the application form as also by email.
SCMHRD Pune MBA curriculum is divided into four semesters spread over two years.
SCMHRD specializes in producing quality talent in the fields of HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Infrastructure Management and Business Analytics. The institute believes to impart wholesome knowledge through experience and practical learning. SCMHRD has designed intense academic curriculum to prepare its students to deliver their best. Apart from academic excellence, the institute also focuses on equipping the students with the latest technical competencies used in the corporate world. SCMHRD has a consistent track record of placing its students in most sought after companies every year.
MBA at SCMHRD provides the students Conceptual knowledge of business along with a sound understanding of management theory and practice, offers Corporate exposure to the methods of business and best business practices and also builds interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
At the end of first year, students go for summer internships in prominent companies. In the second year specializations are offered in the areas of Marketing, Human Resource Management, Finance, Operations, and Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Pedagogy at SCMHRD Pune is a mix of many methodologies. Apart from the usual chalk-n-talk, there is a conscious effort to make the sessions interactive by using case studies and references of latest developments in the relevant field. In addition, students are encouraged to undertake multiple projects to hone their research and analytical skills. Latest tools and techniques like Business Simulations are used wherever possible. Ample amount of guest lectures are organized by inviting leading corporate executives, especially from the alumni pool.
Candidates need to register and apply for SNAP exam and in the same SNAP form can apply for SCMHRD Pune MBA admission. The registration and application fee for SNAP exam is Rs.2250/- and SCMHRD Pune MBA application fee is Rs.1000/-
- To meet the SCMHRD Pune MBA eligibility criteria, the candidate must hold a minimum a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST)
- A candidate appearing for the final year in graduation and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply. Their admission, however will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.
- One of the most important points in SCMHRD Admission Eligibility criteria is that the candidate should appear in SNAP and must obtain minimum cut off score in the entrance exam to become eligible for admission.
SCMHRD Pune will conduct final selection round separately. The components of overall final selection process are Group Exercise, Written Assessment Test (WAT) and Personal Interview - Overall Assessment. The candidates will be individually interviewed by an expert member panel comprising of academicians/ HR professionals/ Operations management experts / corporate executives to assess the overall personality effectiveness, attitude, fitment to the programme, curricular and co-curricular performance, professional achievements, tenure of work experience, its relevance.
With the objective of encouraging meritorious students and academic excellence, Scholarships/ Awards are offered to deserving students of the University by the Symbiosis Society Foundation. Following scholarships are offered to SCMHRD Pune students:
University Scholarships: SIU Pune offers various scholarships to SCMHRD Pune students including Merit based PG Scholarships, Jayatee Deshmukh PG Scholarship for a Girl Student, Alumni Scholarship, International Student Scholarships, Outstanding sports person Scholarships, Jayatee Deshmukh Award among others Apart from these, Government of India and other scholarships are also offered to students.
International Master in Business (IMB)
SDA Bocconi Asia Center is the pan-Asian hub of SDA Bocconi School of Management, Italy. SDA Bocconi Asia Center offers MBA equivalent International Master in Business (IMB) program at the Mumbai campus. SDA Bocconi Mumbai Admission 2027 is open. Apply now.
SDA Bocconi Asia Center International Master in Business (IMB) is the flagship management program offered by SDA Bocconi Asia Centre.
SDA Bocconi International Master in Business program is a 22 month full time MBA/PGDM equivalent program that offers a unique opportunity to study for 4 months in Bocconi Italy campus. SDA Bocconi IMB program comprises of two 11-month modules, which includes a 4-month specialization semester spent at the Bocconi campus in Milan, Italy in the second module. SDA Bocconi Asia Centre IMB Fee includes the International semester tuition fees as well.
SDA Bocconi International Master in Business Program Highlights
- Dual-Country Learning Experience with Compulsory International Immersion
- Contemporary and Future-Ready Curriculum
- World-Class Faculty from SDA Bocconi, Italy.
- Comprehensive Career Development Services
- 105 Credits under European Credit Transfer System
- Opportunity to join Powerful Network of 140,000+ Global Bacconi Alumni
SDA Bocconi Mumbai admission 2027 for 2 years full time IMB 2027-29 batch is open. SDA Bocconi exam accepted include CAT, NMAT, GMAT, GRE. SDA Bocconi also conducts its own Bocconi Test for MBA Admission. Read more details about the SDA Bocconi admission process.
For SDA Bocconi admission 2027, overall profile of a candidate is considered. It includes Academic Consistency, Test Scores, Extracurricular Activities, and Personal Interviews. There is no CAT cut off and candidates with scores around the preferred/safe scores with outstanding profile factors might get shortlisted for the PI round.
SDA Bocconi Asia Center Admission Process can be divided into five steps:
- Online Application Form: Fill out the online application form and pay the application fee of INR 3,500.
- Submit Test Scores and Documents: Upload a valid test score (CAT, GMAT, GRE, NMAT, or Bocconi Test), along with your CV, academic transcripts, and essays.
- Schedule Bocconi Test (If Applicable): Candidates who have not submitted other test scores must appear for the Bocconi Test.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview to assess profile, motivation, and communication skills.
- Offer Letter / Result: Selected candidates receive an offer letter or admission decision via email.
SDA Bocconi IMB program is built with a combination of theory, case-study methodology, international experiences and corporate exposure. It is specifically designed to create responsible, reliable, and effective business leaders. SDA Bocconi Asia Center International Master in Business program structure and curriculum is as follows:
Preparatory Courses (June – September 2027)
The SDA Bocconi Asia Center International Master in Business program begins with preparatory courses focused on essential skills such as data visualization, creativity, market research, and complex problem-solving. Core courses then introduce foundational topics including data analysis, competitive analysis, business strategy, and business communication.
TERM 1 (September – December 2027)
In Term 1 of SDA Bocconi Asia Center International Master in Business program, students expand their business knowledge through subjects like financial reporting, marketing, project management, advanced data analytics, organizational behavior, and information systems, alongside a focus on sales and consumer behavior.
TERM 2 (January – March 2028)
This term strengthens strategic, financial, and technological competencies with courses in corporate finance, AI and machine learning for business, human resource management, operations strategy, digital marketing, corporate strategy, and entrepreneurship.
TERM 3 (June – August 2028)
The second year opens with a focus on economics, banking, communication, negotiation, and organizational behavior. Students also begin customizing their learning path through electives.
TERM 4 (September – December 2028)
Students continue to shape their professional profiles by selecting a set of electives from a diverse menu of topics. This term is designed to build specialized knowledge and practical skills aligned with their individual interests and career goals.
TERM 5 (January – March 2029)
The final term highlights leadership and responsible management, featuring courses in innovation, corporate governance, and ethics. Design Thinking is revisited as a creative approach to solving complex business challenges. Electives continue to offer opportunities for focused learning, ensuring graduates leave with a strategic and well-rounded perspective.
Above SDA Bocconi IMB curriculum is designed to offer following benefits to participants:
1. CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS LEARNING: In addition to traditional business disciplines, the SDA Bocconi IMB program offers courses on Sustainability and Circular Economy, Digital Transformation, AI and ML, Design Thinking, Product Management, Luxury Business, and more.
2. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: SDA Bocconi IMB program offers a compulsory 4-month international immersion at SDA Bocconi. IMB participants learn from the world-class SDA Bocconi faculty, who are not only great teachers but mentors and advisors.
3. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: Experiential Learning with live projects, simulations, advanced workshops, internships, and live case studies that integrate theory with practice.
4. CAREER DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM: SDA Bocconi Career Development Curriculum (CDC) includes alumni sessions, leadership series, expert functional insights, 1-on-1 career advice & access to professional opportunities.
SDA Bocconi Asia Center application process has a simple application form to apply online. The application fee is Rs. 3500. To complete your SDA Bocconi Application process, you need following documents to be uploaded while filling the application form:
- 10th mark sheet
- 12th mark sheet
- Graduation mark sheets of all semesters/years available as a single pdf
- Degree Certificate/ Provisional Certificate if available at the time of submission of application.
- Updated CV (Sample Format)
- Copy of Photo ID (Passport/Pan Card etc.)
- A Digital Passport-Size Photograph
- Entrance Test Score Card (Not Applicable for Bocconi Test Takers)
- Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in any discipline, or should be in their Final Year while applying.
- The academic eligibility criteria are a minimum of 55% across 10th, 12th, and under graduation, and a minimum aggregate average of 70% for 10+12+undergrad.
SDA Bocconi IMB admissions process is designed to ensure the right fit between the program and the candidates. This approach goes beyond just academic qualifications and formal admission requirements. The selection emphasizes many important intangible factors that are necessary for success as a manager and leader.
SDA Bocconi IMB admissions process is based on holistic evaluation that includes:
- Academic ability and test scores
- Work experience quality and relevance
- Extra-curricular activities and achievements
- Soft skills and leadership potential
- Personal interview performance
SDA Bocconi IMB admissions process has no entrance exam cut offs. Candidates with scores around the preferred/safe scores with outstanding profile factors might get shortlisted for the PI round.
Important dates
Application Start Date | September 2026 |
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Round 1 Submission Last Date Deadline | November 30, 2026 |
Round 2 Submission Last Date Deadline | January 25, 2027 |
Round 3 Submission Last Date Deadline | TBC |
SDA Bocconi Asia Center offers wide range of scholarships and tuition fee waiver schemes to meritorious and needy students. Key details of SDA Bocconi Mumbai Scholarships are as below:
SDA Bocconi Asia Center offers up to 80% merit-based tuition waivers for eligible IMB candidates, along with scholarships such as the Women in Leadership and Sports & Cultural Arts Scholarships.
Additionally, the Dean’s Scholarship is awarded to academically strong candidates. It is applicable based on academic performance in the first year, recognizing a consistent record of merit. Selections are made by the admissions committee, and their decisions are final.
MBA for Executives (MBAEx)
The program is a power-packed full-time residential program focusing on developing leadership skills & critical thinking skills. This program has been exclusively designed for working professionals and entrepreneurs who are hungry to learn and desire to transform themselves with the current industry demands. The program enables them to climb up the ladder faster and provides an opportunity to upgrade their knowledge in sync with current trends. The programme curriculum is rigorous academic content and industry connect with opportunities to collaborate and share their knowledge and learning through faculty and peers.
The admission process is a simple 4-step process that starts with applying for K J Somaiya Institute of Management’s MBA Executive programme.
Step 1: CAT/XAT/CMAT/NMAT/GMAT
Apply from CAT 2024/ XAT 2025/ CMAT 2025/ NMAT** / GMAT*
* Valid scores of GMAT exam taken in the year 1st January 2022 to 30th August 2025.
** Only the 1st attempt of NMAT will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of Work Experience after graduation is mandatory.
Step 2: SOP
Shortlisting of candidates based on test scores. Shortlisted candidates to fill Candidate Profile Form & Statement of Purpose (SOP).
Step 3: PI Process
PI will be conducted online via Zoom.
Step 4: Final Admission
Candidates will be offered provisional admission. Admission is provisional i.e. subject to fulfillment of all the eligibility requirements.
The program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with essential leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills. Participants will delve into self-leadership styles, enhance their ability to navigate complex business situations, and develop a deep understanding of strategic management. Additionally, the program provides a strong foundation in financial principles and prepares students for the future of business by exploring the latest trends in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Through a combination of workshops, guest lectures, case studies, and real-world projects, students will gain valuable insights from industry experts and have opportunities to apply their knowledge in practical settings.
The students should fill out the online application form, which is available on the institute admission portal. To apply, visit here: MBA Executive Admission Process, Eligibility & Fees (admissions.somaiya.edu)
• Graduates in any discipline with aggregate 50% marks from any UGC approved college & recognized University.
• The aspirant needs to have a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Aspirants must have appeared for any of CAT 2024/ XAT 2025 /CMAT 2025/ NMAT 2024/ GMAT as set by the institute.
The selection process is a simple 4-step process which starts with applying for K J Somaiya Institute of Management’s MBA Executive programme.
• Students will have to appear for any of the qualifying exams for the institute.
• A Statement of Purpose needs to be submitted, specifying the aspirant’s reasons for joining this programme
• Students will undergo group discussion & personal interview
• The admission seat will be offered based on the merit and availability of seats taken together. The candidate will be communicated via email about the seat offered to her/him or the corresponding waitlisted number
MBA Sports Management
K J Somaiya Institute of Management and Somaiya Sports Academy jointly offer the MBA Sports Management program in Mumbai. Our campus, equipped with world-class sports facilities managed by SSA, provides a unique experiential learning environment. Our pedagogical motto- "Learn Act Strike," integrates classroom lectures, case studies, and project work with hands-on experience through internships, volunteering, and live projects. This comprehensive approach equips students for successful placements in the sports industry.
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Admission 2027 is open. Apply now. Admission is a two-step process involving the Shortlisting criteria based on the entrance exam score and the Final admission selection Criteria with varying weightage to different components. The last date to apply is January 20, 2027.
Step by Step K J Somaiya Institute of Management Admission Process is detailed below:
Step 1 – Two Shortlisting Process for MBA
A) Candidates are shortlisted based on their score in CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT/CMAT (best score considered if multiple exams are attempted)
B) Profile based shortlisting for those who are good in academics and having a work experience from 12 to 42 months and valid entrance scores.
Step 2 - Final Selection
Shortlisted candidates appear for a Written Ability – Test (WAT) – Online, Problem Situation Analysis (PSA) and a Personal Interview (PI) in at designated centres.
Step 3 - Result & Allocation
Final merit is computed using weighted scores across entrance exam, academics, work experience, WAT-PI performance and diversity parameters; seats are allotted based on result, programme preference and seat availability, with waitlists issued for other preferred choices.
The curriculum for the first year of an MBA program covers a broad array of core management disciplines. The Student Progression Program is designed to facilitate holistic personal and professional growth by encouraging self-reflection, competency mapping, and self-discovery. This program guides students through a transformative journey, helping them reflect on their strengths, weaknesses, and career aspirations.
The Day 1 Industry Ready initiative prepares students to seamlessly transition into the professional world from the very first day of their careers. This readiness is facilitated through several targeted programs such as Ken & Economist and Careers & Conversations.
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Application Process 2027 is open. Apply Now. Check step by step application process:
- Register on the official KJSIM admissions portal Apply Now
- Fill in personal 3) choose the preference (MBA and MBA HCM form is common for all)
- Pay the non-refundable application fee INR 3,000 for MBA / MB HCM
- Academic and entrance-exam details in the online application form.
- Work Experience information if required.
- Upload required documents - photograph, ID proof.
- Await communication and appear for PSA-PI & WAT as scheduled.
- Track application status and results through the applicant's online dashboard.
1. Application: Aspiring candidates can complete the online application form on the institute’s official website. Applicants are allowed to apply for more than one program if interested.
2. Shortlist for PI: Candidates are shortlisted based on profile. MBA Sports Management Students also require filling the Statement of Purpose (SOP) if shortlisted
3. PI (Personal Interview): Shortlisted candidates must participate and undergo a comprehensive Personal in-depth interview. The GD-PI process will be conducted across different cities across India.
4. Online Seat Allotment: Candidates will be offered the programme based on their results, preference, and the availability of seats.
K J Somaiya Institute of Management MBA Selection Process 2027 is open. The selection is based on a composite score comprising entrance exam percentile/score, past academic performance (Class X, XII and graduation), relevant work experience, performance in the Written Ability Test (WAT), PSA, performance in the Personal Interview (PI), and diversity factors such as academic background and gender. A merit list is prepared, and offers are extended based on rank, programme preference and seat availability, with a structured waitlist-movement process.
KJSIM offers merit-based and need-based scholarships/financial-aid schemes to eligible students who meet admission criteria and clear a screening process including a personal interview. Apart from these aspirant can also avail university scholarships such as the Dr. Meenakshi Rajan Memorial Scholarship, the Bharti Nanji Gala Memorial Scholarship, and the Smt. Nirmala Raychand Savla Memorial Scholarship, alongside alumni-funded scholarships routed through the KJSIM Alumni Scholarship initiative. Details and application process are available at somaiya.edu/en/financial-aid/ and scholarships.somaiya.edu.