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B-school Ranking 2025
Over five decades of excellence in education and research.
A vast network spanning across 25+ countries.
Designed to equip students with industry-relevant skills.
Emphasis on experiential and case-based teaching methods.
Regular interactions with professionals to bridge academia and industry.
Hands-on experience to apply classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios.
A blend of scholarly and practical perspectives in teaching.
Ensuring individual attention and mentorship.
Consistently high placement rates with top-tier companies.
To be eligible for the IFMR MBA program, candidates must have a minimum of 60% in Class X, XII, and their Undergraduate degree. They are required to submit a competitive exam score, such as a 75 percentile in CAT/XAT, 222 in NMAT, or 525/310 in GMAT/GRE. Both fresh graduates and those with up to 36 months of full-time work experience are eligible.
| Eligibility Criteria for MBA 2024-26 | ||
| S.No. | Parameter | Eligibility Criteria |
| 1 | Date of Birth | Should have been born after 01 Jan 1997 |
| 2 | Class X | 60%* |
| 3 | Class XII | 60%* |
| 4 | UG | 60%* |
| 5 | Work Experience | Fresh graduates as well as candidates with work experience are eligible. (Full-time work experience up to 36 months ONLY will receive credit during evaluation of application) |
| 6 | Competitive Exams | |
| CAT : 2022 & 2023 | 75 Percentile | |
| XAT : 2023 & 2024 | 75 Percentile | |
| NMAT : Oct 2023 – Feb 2024 | 222 Score | |
| CMAT: 2024 | AIR upto 7200 | |
| GMAT : 2022, 2023, 2024 | Score of 525 | |
| GRE : 2022, 2023, 2024 | Score of 310 | |
| * Inclusive of all subjects | ||
The MBA curriculum at IFMR GSB is built upon a robust foundation of core subjects across five terms, ensuring a strong base in theory, knowledge, and essential skills. The program employs a unique interwoven approach, covering foundational management concepts from Accounting and Economics to Advanced Statistics, Operations, and Strategic Management. This structure culminates in advanced courses like Capstone Business Simulation and Design Thinking, preparing students with the skills and perspectives needed for modern management challenges..
The non-refundable application fee of INR 1,500/- is to be paid using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking, through application portal before final submission of application form.
Selection Process:
Applicants who meet all eligibility criteria will be considered for personal interview in the rank order of merit. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through e-mail and the dashboard of the application portal, along with the interview schedule.
Mode of Interview
The tuition fee for the programme is INR 15,00,000/- (Rupees fifteen lakhs only). This does NOT include living expenses and alumni fees which are listed separately in the table below. Details of other fees and payment schedule is as follows:
MBA 2026-28 : Tuition Fee : 15 lakhs
| Name of the Process | Tentative Timelines for MBA 2025-27 | |||||
| S.NO | Description | Round 1 | ||||
| 1 | Application opens | Tuesday, 01-Oct-2024 | ||||
| 2 | Application closes | Thursday, 30-Jan-2025 | ||||
| 3 | Interviews Registration | Wednesday, 05-Feb-2025 & Thursday, 06-Feb-2025 | ||||
| 4 | Interview dates* | 09-11, Feb-2025 Sunday-Tuesday | ||||
| 5 | Registration, orientation and classes begin | First week of July, 2025 | ||||
Merit Scholarships
CFA – CMA – IFMR GSB University Affiliation Program Partnership
IFMR GSB has been selected by Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) for the award of T. Thomas Scholarship for Business Leaders to the second-year MBA student based on the academic performance at the end of Term-3. The scholarship amount shall be Rs 1 lac.
As per the criteria mentioned above, the Registrar’s Office shares the list of toppers with HUL for deciding the winner.
The School extends scholarships to students in need of financial assistance
Eligibility:
a) Minimum CGPA of 3.33 (equivalent to a ‘B+’ grade average) at the end of Term-3
b) Family annual combined income for the Financial Year: Less than INR 10 Lakhs
Based on CGPA at the end of Term-3, the Office of Academic Administration sends a notification to eligible students to apply for Merit-cum-Means scholarship
Based on the CGPA at the end of the second year, following merit scholarships are awarded:
First Rank: INR Two Lakhs
Next three ranks INR One Lakh each to three students
IFMR GSB is authorised to nominate eligible students for a set number of scholarships given by the CFA institute and IMA, US to take the coveted CFA and CMA program while pursuing their MBA at IFMR GSB, Krea University.
