Admission to the flagship Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at IGBS is strictly merit-based and follows the guidelines set by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra, and Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU).
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have successfully completed a minimum 3-year Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Minimum Marks: An aggregate score of at least 50% marks is required for general category candidates, and 45% marks for reserved category candidates belonging to Maharashtra State. Final-year graduation students can also apply provisionally.
Applicants must have a valid score in any of the following national or state-level management entrance tests:
MAH-MBA/MMS-CET (State-level exam with major seat allocation via CAP rounds)
CAT
CMAT
MAT
XAT
ATMA
GMAT
Admissions generally occur through two primary channels:
Centralized Admission Process (CAP): Through the DTE Maharashtra counseling rounds based primarily on MAH-CET scores (though national test scores like CAT/CMAT are also accommodated through centralized guidelines).
Institute-Level / Management Quota Seats: Candidates can apply directly through the official IGBS admission portal or campus office for vacant or institutional seats, provided they meet the basic entrance exam and graduation eligibility requirements.
Register & Appear for Exams: Register and clear any recognized management entrance test (MAH-CET, CAT, CMAT, etc.).
Submit Application: Fill out the online registration form on the official IGBS admissions website or register through the DTE Maharashtra portal for counseling.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates undergo verification of academic records, entrance scorecards, and identity proofs.
Seat Confirmation: Final admission is secured upon paying the prescribed tuition fees and completing enrollment formalities at the campus.
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