Admissions — MBA

Master of Business Administration

Specialization

MBA in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Join our prestigious MBA programme and build a foundation in data science and artificial intelligence-driven management. Our admissions process seeks highly motivated candidates ready to make a significant impact.

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Who Can Apply

Eligibility Criteria

Category 1 Candidates with a valid CAT 2025 Score
  • GN / OBC (CL) / EWS Indian nationals A full-time Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) OR a full-time Master's degree (minimum 2 years) with minimum 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 60% marks. Mathematics required at +2 level.
  • SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwD Indian nationals A full-time Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) OR a full-time Master's degree (minimum 2 years) with minimum 5.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 55% marks. Mathematics required at +2 level.
Category 2 CAT Exempted Applicants — CFTI or NIRF Top 100
  • GN / OBC (CL) / EWS Indian nationals A full-time Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) OR a full-time Master's degree (minimum 2 years) with minimum 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 65% marks from a CFTI or NIRF Top 100 institute. Mathematics required at +2 level.
  • SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwD Indian nationals A full-time Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) OR a full-time Master's degree (minimum 2 years) with minimum 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 60% marks from a CFTI or NIRF Top 100 institute. Mathematics required at +2 level.

How It Works

Selection Process

  1. Apply Online

    Submit application via the Samarth portal with your CAT score (or GMAT for foreign nationals) and academic records.

  2. Shortlisting

    Candidates are shortlisted based on CAT score, academic records, and work experience.

  3. GD / Interview

    Shortlisted candidates appear for Group Discussion and Personal Interview, conducted online or in-person.

  4. Offer & Joining

    Selected candidates receive offer letter. Classes begin in the last week of July 2026.

Key Milestones

Important Dates

  1. Online Application Opens

    December 24, 2025

  2. Application Deadline

    January 30, 2026, 5:00 PM IST

  3. GD / Personal Interview

    March 2026

  4. Classes Begin

    Last week of July 2026

Application Fees

Fee Structure

Application fee is non-refundable.

Applicant Category Fee
GN / OBC (NCL) / EWS ₹ 2,400
SC / ST / PwD ₹ 1,200
All Female Candidates ₹ 1,200
Foreign Nationals (SAARC) USD 100
Foreign Nationals (Non-SAARC) USD 200

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