MBA Admission 2026: For MBA aspirants eyeing prestigious institutions, the window for the 2026-28 academic session is rapidly closing.
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Several tier 3 B-schools, including Amrita School of Business, LBSIM Delhi, IMI (Kolkata and Bhubaneswar), IFMR GSB, and MDI Murshidabad, have announced their final application deadlines. Acting now is critical to secure a seat in these competitive programs.
Deadlines at a Glance
- Amrita School of Business: Ranked 6th Private B Schools of Country by NIRF 2025 Ranking, closing their application windows Soon, Apply Today, High ROI B Schools of country
- LBSIM Delhi: The primary application window typically closes in late January, but extended rounds for specific programs like FPM or remaining PGDM seats often push into May.
- IMI Kolkata & Bhubaneswar: Both campuses usually align their schedules. While early rounds ended in February, current updates indicate a final deadline extension up to May 30, 2026 for IMI Kolkata and IMI Bhubaneswar.
- IFMR GSB Krea University: Operating in multiple rounds, the final online round (Round 3) application deadline is May 31, 2026
- MDI Murshidabad: This institute offers one of the latest windows for aspirants, with the final date to apply set for May 30, 2026.
- IMDR Pune: IMDR Pune Application CLosing Soon –APPLY NOW
Amrita School of Business has Extended MBA Application Deadlines
MBA Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognized university. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA) is mandatory. For IFMR GSB, the requirement is slightly higher, often asking for 60% in Class X, XII, and Graduation. Final-year students are eligible to apply, provided they complete all graduation requirements by June 30, 2026.
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Entrance Exam Scores: Admission is based on various scores, requiring valid scores from national-level entrance tests:
- CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test)
- XAT 2026 (Xavier Aptitude Test)
- GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
- CMAT 2026 (Accepted by Amrita School of Business, IMI and MDI M)
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MBA Selection Process: Meeting the entrance score cutoff (typically ranging from the 70th to 85th percentile depending on the institute) is only the first step. Shortlisted candidates must undergo:
- Written Ability Test (WAT) or Extempore.
- Group Discussion (GD).
- Personal Interview (PI).
