IFMR GSB Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

IFMR GSB MBA Admission 2026

IFMR GSM offers MBA as one of its most important or flagship courses at the postgraduate level for 2 Years, along with top-class placement and internship facilities.During the online application, students have to pay INR 1,500 as an application fee. 

IFMR GSB MBA Eligibility Criteria 

• Candidates are required to have a Full-time graduate degree in any stream from a recognised institute/university with an aggregate of 60% marks as a minimum mark, along with a valid CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ NMAT or IIT JAM score and a Personal Interview.
• Additionally, students must have 60% marks in the 10+2 level exam and the 10^th board exam
• Candidates born after January 01, 1996, are eligible to apply.
• Work experience is not mandatory, but credits will be given to those who have full-time experience of up to 36 months.

IFMR GSB MBA Selection Criteria 

• Admission to the MBA at IFMR GSM is strictly based on entrance exams like CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ NMAT. GATE or IIIT JAM-qualified students are eligible as well. 
• Candidates must clear the required cutoff in any of the required exams to get admission to the MBA at IFMR GSM through the Institute's counselling on the official website.
• Eligible candidates need to appear for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview. The final selection is made based on the entrance test scores, WAT, and Personal Interview.
• Candidates applying without a qualifying score in the mentioned competitive exam are allowed for MBA applicants ranking in the top 20 in their UG program. Additionally, they must have graduated from a NIRF-recognised top university.

IFMR GSB MBA Cutoff 

IFMR has not officially released any cutoff for admissions in MBA, BBA+MBA, MDP or Certification courses. The cutoffs are based on several national-level exams, along with a Personal Interview and work experience of the candidates. However, the MBA cutoffs of various exams accepted by IFMR for 2026 admissions are mentioned below:

IFMR GSB Integrated (BBA+MBA) Admission 2026

IFMR GSB offers Integrated (BBA+MBA) as another flagship course for a Full 5 Years, including excellent placement opportunities. IFMR GSB Integrated (BBA+MBA) Admission is based on the score in the SAT/IPMAT/AKAT Entrance Exam along with the Personal Interview (PI). Here are some more details mentioned regarding IFMR GSB Integrated (BBA+MBA) admissions :

IFMR GSB Integrated (BBA+MBA) Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate must pass 10+2 or equivalent with 60% Marks by a recognised board in any stream. It is also mandatory to have atleast 60% marks in 10^th boards.
• In 10+2 level , students are considered on 3 subjects except English. While in 10^th boards, students are considered on Maths, English and other three non-overlapping subject. 
• Students who have not scored 60% in Maths in any of the above mentioned board exams, can apply based on their SAT score. SAT Score in Maths should be above 600.

IFMR GSB Integrated (BBA+MBA) Selection Criteria

• Admission to Integrated (BBA+MBA) at IFMR GSB is strictly based on SAT/IPMAT/Krea Aptitude Test.
• Candidates with the required cutoff rank in SAT/IPMAT/Krea Aptitude Test, along with a Personal Interview to get admission to IFMR through online online-based admission process.
• A minimum overall score of 1300 and atleast 600 in Math should be scored in SAT exam. 
• IIT JEE Main scores are considered as well. 
• If the student has appeared for Krea Aptitude test, a minimum of 15 marks in the problem solving section, Critical Thinking section, and Numerical Reasoning section has to be scored.

IFMR GSB Integrated (BBA+MBA) Seat Matrix 2026

The seat matrix of the IFMR program 2026 is mentioned:

IFMR Ph.D Admission 2026

IFMR provides full-time residential Ph.D program and Part-time Ph.D program. Doctoral or Ph.D degree in various specialisations. Candidates must have a relevant Master’s Degree in the respective field or specialisation for admission to these top-quality Ph.D degree courses at IFMR.

IFMR P.hD Eligibility Criteria 

• For admission to in Full time P.hD, candidates must have a relevant Master’s Degree with 55% Marks in Aggregate or Five-Year integrated Master’s degree/Dual degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with 55 percent marks in the qualifying examinations or Professional Qualification like ACA/FAC/AICWAI/ACSI Qualifications of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India and Institute of Company Secretaries of India

• Full-time Ph.D applicant must have Valid Scores of Standardised Tests (CAT, CMAT, GATE, GMAT, GRE, NET JRF, NMAT, XAT) or pass an entrance test.
• For Part-time applicants, MBA degree with 55% marks in agreegate is mandatory. Further, 5 years of Work experience after MBA is required as well. 

IFMR GSB P.hD Selection Criteria 

• Candidates with the required cutoff rank in CAT, CMAT, GATE, GMAT, GRE, NET JRF, NMAT, XAT, or Written exam must also give a Personal Interview to get admission in P.hD to IFMR Chennai through an online-based admission process.

IFMR GSB Admission Process 2025

Candidates can apply for admission to IFMR or Krea University through the official website of the institute. The admission process is strictly based on the institute-specific entrance exam (CAT, CMAT, GATE, GMAT, GRE, NET JRF, NMAT, XAT), followed by the Krea University counselling process.

Some of the steps to fill out the application form are mentioned below:

• Visit the official website of Krea University.
• Click on the Admission section.
• Candidates are advised to read the admission prospectus and all about the courses carefully before filling out the application form.
• Then, Candidates should select a course and click on the Apply Now, fill out the application form for the required entrance exam and then for the course they want to apply for through the Krea University official admission portal.
• Upload the necessary documents along with the valid scores of the required entrance examination.
• Pay the asked application fee according to the guidelines online.
• Submit the application form successfully after the payment and participate in the counselling process.

Review by Students

According to the Rishi Raj, a student at IFMR GSB Chennai, says that the MBA program at IFMR GSB, Krea University, offers a well-rounded curriculum focused on academic and real-world skill development, though some improvements are needed in exam methods and teaching styles. The class size is 280, with course fees around ₹19.16 lakhs per year. Students become eligible for placements from the fourth semester, with top companies like JP Morgan, HSBC, and Deloitte recruiting, offering packages between ₹10.2 LPA and ₹24 LPA. Hostel life is mandatory, with clean facilities and meals catering to diverse regions, costing ₹2 lakhs annually. Read More

IFMR GSB Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Is having work experience mandatory for admission to the IFMR Chennai MBA?

Ques. Are there any management quota seats available for IFMR Chennai admission?

Ques. When does the admission process generally begin for Integrated and PG courses at IFMR GSM?

Ques. Where can I check the updates of the IFMR Chennai admission details after applying?

Ques. Does IFMR Chennai have any quota?