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.
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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)

IMI Kolkata PGDM Application CLosing Soon

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: