Master of Business Administration (MBA)
IFMR Graduate School of Business Krea University in Sri City is a leading business school in India that offers MBA, Integrate MBA (BBA+MBA), EMBA and PhD programs. IFMR MBA Admission 2026 is open.
IFMR Krea University MBA is 2 years full time residential programme that is offered at Sri City campus, which is 70 kilometres away from Chennai. IFMR Krea University MBA course is thoughtfully designed to nurture future business graduates that can navigate the uncertainties, risks, and challenges pervasive in today’s dynamic business landscape. IFMR Krea University MBA course offers class discussions, group projects, networking events, and many other learning opportunities to help students become a well-rounded business leader.
IFMR MBA program is taught through a diverse faculty pool who have completed PhDs from top universities in India (IIMs, IITs, and others) and abroad (US, UK and Europe). 75% of the faculty hold PhD degrees, and many others have rich industry experience and offer experiential learning to the students.
The admission process at IFMR Krea University MBA program is simple and designed to assess candidates on academic merit, entrance exam performance, and future potential. The process involves online application, evaluation, and personal interview as outlined below:
- Take MBA Entrance Exams: IFMR accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT and a few other exams.
- Meet Eligibility Criteria: Candidates should have passed (or appearing in) their graduation exam.
- Apply Online: Register on the official IFMR Krea University portal using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Complete Application Form: Fill in academic, personal, and contact details accurately before submission.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay a non-refundable fee of INR 1,500.
- Upload Documents: Submit required documents such as academic transcripts, test scorecards, and photographs.
- Appear in Final Selection Rounds: Shortlisted candidates are invited for offline personal interviews. Final selection isbased on academic record, entrance exam score, and interview performance.
- Receive Admission Offer: Given to candidates who meet eligibility criteria, and perform well in admission process.
IFMR Krea University MBA Admission 2026 is open. Apply now.
The IFMR Krea University MBA curriculum is designed to build strong managerial foundations in the first year and allow specialization through electives in the second year.
In the first year of IFMR MBA curriculum, students complete three terms of core courses covering subjects like Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and People Management. Students also take advanced courses in decision-making, communication, and strategy, with domain-specific modules such as Programming in Python for Data Science students and Probability Theory for Quantitative Finance students.
The summer internship, conducted at the end of the first year, is a mandatory two-month project supervised jointly by faculty and industry mentors. It provides hands-on experience and contributes to the student’s overall CGPA.
In the second year of IFMR curriculum, students deepen their expertise through core courses like Ethics and Design Thinking, and a wide range of electives in areas such as Finance & Accounting, Data Science & Information Systems, Marketing, Economics, OB & HR, Operations, Communications, and Strategic Management.
Overall, IFMR Krea University MBA curriculum integrates theory, practice, and experiential learning to prepare students for diverse managerial and leadership roles.
Applicants can apply online for IFMR Krea University admission 2026 by following the simple steps given below:
- Create your login: Visit the official application portal and register using your email ID and mobile number to create a unique login ID.
- Fill application: Complete the online application form with your personal, academic, and contact details accurately
- Pay application fee: Pay the non-refundable application fee of INR 1,500 using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking through the online portal before submission.
- Upload documents: Upload all required documents, including academic transcripts, test scorecards, and photographs, as specified in the application form.
IFMR MBA Eligibility:
- A minimum of 60% (inclusive of all subjects) in Class X, Class XII, and Undergraduate studies is mandatory
- Work experience is not mandatory
- Work experience of more than or equal to 12 months will receive credit during the evaluation
- Applicants must have qualified in any one of the following entrance exams: scored at least 75 percentiles in CAT (2024/2025) or XAT (2025/2026); 222 in NMAT (October 2025 – February 2026); 525 in GMAT (2024/2025/2026) or GMAT Focus (2025/2026); 310 in GRE (2024/2025/2026); or have qualified GATE (Engineering/Economics, 2025/2026) or IIT JAM (Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, 2025/2026). The cutoff for CMAT 2026 will be announced after the results are declared
The MBA selection process at IFMR Krea University is designed to evaluate candidates holistically, considering both academic and personal competencies. IFMR Krea University MBA selection process is as follows:
Shortlisting: Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria will be shortlisted for a personal interview. Personal Interviews will be conducted offline.
Final Selection: Final selection will be based on academic performance, entrance exam scores, and personal interview results.
IFMR MBA selection criteria weightages are not disclosed. Expected weightages are given below.
IFMR Krea University scholarships are offered to recognize academic excellence and support deserving students. The Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship provides financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds, while the T. Thomas Scholarship for Business Leaders rewards outstanding leadership potential. Additionally, Merit Scholarships are awarded based on exceptional academic performance. IFMR GSB also has a CFA–CMA University Affiliation Program Partnership, offering students unique opportunities to pursue globally recognized professional certifications alongside their MBA studies.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
MDI Murshidabad offers a prestigious two-year full-time AICTE approved MBA-equivalent Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). MDI Murshidabad flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme, approved by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, is also accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and recognized as MBA equivalent by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Shortlisting of candidates for the selection process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT 2025/ XAT 2026/ Valid GMAT. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the selection process at a center in one of the following cities: Bangalore, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and Mumbai. Centers other than Kolkata and Gurugram are tentative. The selection process may also be conducted online, for which the intimation will be given to the short-listed candidates in advance.
Foreign / OCI/ PIO/ Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries applicants can be considered for admission on the basis of their valid GMAT scores. Applicants have to apply online by visiting MDI M website https:// www.mdim.ac.in. Online registration for Foreign / OCI/ PIO/ Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries.
The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT 2025/XAT 2026/ Valid GMAT (as applicable), GD & PI, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience, Sports and extracurricular activities and Gender diversity.
MDI Murshidabad PGDM curriculum has been designed to enrich student’s skills and abilities in order to enable them in applying management theories and concepts in live problems existing in business and industry. The programme enables students to identify and diagnose complex problems in management through hands on learning experiences. It includes lectures, case studies, seminars, assignments, live projects, group discussions, business games, outbound based experiential learning activities, educational excursions, role plays, simulation exercises, structured and unstructured group work, and field visits. Consistent with state-of-art technology, the programme integrates the use of computers (IT) in the learning process. The students undertake several field based projects (live projects) so that they can get better insights into real life situation. These all will inevitably assist students to achieve high standards of excellence.
MDI Murshidabad PGDM Programme Structure
Core Courses
The PGDM course curriculum is spread across six terms with the bulk covered in the first three terms. These core courses will enhance the ability to communicate, analyse situations and make decisions by adopting quantitative and qualitative techniques. It even helps them to develop a holistic view of the different functional areas and the business environment. During this period, it is mandatory to opt for courses in general management and major functional areas, such as Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Information Management and Business Analytics, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management and Strategic Management and International Business. They get exposure to the basic disciplines of Economics, Behavioural Sciences, Managerial Communication, Business Law, Quantitative Methods and Decision Sciences.
Summer Internship
At the end of the first three terms, students are required to undertake an industry internship or summer training to work on a project / life problem an organization. The internship usually spans over a period of eight weeks. This is a compulsory component of the curriculum for the completion of the academic requirements. It is designed to provide exposure to organizational work setting, develop an understanding of business realities, learn how to apply theory in real life business situations and find its relevance.
Dissertation
The dissertation will be allocated 1.5 credits in Term-IV under the Internship/Fieldwork category. Students will be required to submit their completed dissertation reports by the conclusion of Term-V.
This research-intensive project allows students to engage deeply with their chosen topic, bridging academic learning with practical, real-world application. It fosters essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and academic writing, and preparing students for future professional endeavours.
Specializations
In the second year, the student opts for elective/ optional courses to specialize in a maximum of two functional areas.
These areas of specialization may deal with any of the following:
- Accounting and Finance
- Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Information Management and Business Analytics
- Strategic Management and International Business
All elective Courses, however, may not be offered, as this would be determined by the number of students showing interest in aforementioned area of specializations. Details about the electives are made available to students when they join MDIM. To specialize in an area, a student must opt for a minimum of five elective courses offered in that area that assigns a weightage of 15 credits and three each for a course. Students will be allowed to opt in a range of 14 to 17 electives. However, CGPA would be decided based on the best 14 electives out of total electives where students have scored relatively better.
MDI Murshidabad aims to offer new electives in line with latest demands of the students and corporate like Econometrics and many more expected to appear in the forthcoming academic session that will meet corporate requirements.
Online Application:
Online application forms of MDI Murshidabad (MDI M) and MDI Gurgaon (MDI G) are common. Applicants can apply by visiting MDI Murshidabad website and MDI Gurgaon
website and follow the process mentioned. The common Application Form has the following options:
• Management Development Institute Murshidabad
• Management Development Institute Gurgaon
• Both Application Form fees is as under:
INR 1,770/- for MDIM (inclusive of 18% GST)
INR 3,000 /- for MDIG (inclusive of 18% GST)
INR 3,590/- for both (inclusive of 18% GST)
Candidates have to make an online payment using Credit/Debit card/Net Banking before the application closing date.
The candidates should be able to furnish valid score of CAT 2025/XAT 2026/ Valid GMAT.
At least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII.
Bachelor’s Degree Minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University recognized by the AICTE/AIU/ Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
Candidates appearing for the final examination for the Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent examination) and completing all requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree by 30th June, 2026 can also apply to the PGDM programme, subject to furnishing evidence to that effect latest by 1st October, 2026.
- The Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Personal Interview (PI) round
- Final Selection Round at MDI Murshidabad has components like Group Discussion, Written Test and Personal Interview.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT, XAT and GMAT score, PI, Academic merit, academic diversity, work experience and social diversity etc
MDI Murshidabad offers special scholarship and freeship scheme for the North-East students. MDI Murshidabad also offers Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme.