Graduates of full-time undergraduate degree programmes and candidates in the final year of the programme are eligible. Students from ODL (Open and Distance Learning) institutions are also eligible to apply as per the UGC policy and notification.

No. Work experience is not mandatory to apply.

Please note that only those with up to 12 months of full-time work experience will receive credit during the application evaluation. An internship, while an ongoing UG programme, is not considered Work Experience.

Applicants must have qualified in any one of the following entrance exams: scored at least 70 percentile in CAT (2025/2026) or XAT (2026/2027); 90 percentile in CMAT (2027); 210 in NMAT (Oct 2026 – Feb 2027); 525 in GMAT (2025/2026/2027) or GMAT Focus (2026/2027); 310 in GRE (2025/2026/2027); or have qualified GATE (Engineering/Economics, 2026/2027) or IIT JAM (Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, 2026/2027).

Applicants who have secured positions within the top 20 ranks among universities and institutes acknowledged by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework), as detailed in both the comprehensive rankings https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/Ranking.html and university rankings https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/UniversityRanking.html, will not be obliged to submit competitive exam scores.

Please refer to the eligibility section for further details.

Those born after 1 January 2000, are eligible to apply.

No. IFMR GSB does not have a quota system. Admissions are based purely on merit.

Aspirants can apply by clicking on the “APPLY NOW” button on our website, IFMRGSB.
The non-refundable application fee of INR 1,500/- is to be paid using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking, through our application portal, before the final submission of the application form.

For more details, kindly refer to https://krea.edu.in/ifmr-gsb/admissions/mba/admissions-schedule/ 

You can apply through a single application form even if you have taken multiple entrance tests / competitive exams.

Personal Interviews will be conducted offline with Early Round Interviews in Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. Details about further rounds will be announced soon. For details regarding the location and timeline, kindly refer to https://krea.edu.in/ifmr-gsb/admissions/mba/admissions-schedule/

All supporting documents are to be submitted when filling out the application.

Krea University has a unique Interwoven Learning approach that weaves creativity and action, arts and sciences, and theory and practice to make students ready to address the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. IFMR GSB offers an Integrated MBA, an MBA and customised programmes for executives.

IFMR GSB offers an unparalleled educational opportunity that is, at once, comprehensive and interwoven; brings together faculty and students with diverse talents and backgrounds; and fosters learning that supports employability and lifelong learning. What sets the IFMR GSB MBA programme apart is its interdisciplinary focus, with courses in design thinking, ethics, communication, and a capstone business simulation that aim to prepare students to be ethical, reflective, effective, and professional.

IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) now offers the two-year MBA degree under the auspices of Krea University. Earlier, it offered a successful PGDM program as a standalone B-School, starting in 2000. Krea University was established in 2017 as a state-private university recognised by the University Grants Commission and the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Krea University, sponsored by IFMR Society, aims to help humanity prepare for a predictable world by developing a view of the future through rigorous interdisciplinary research and management education.

IFMR Graduate School of Business, Sri City, India, has been accredited by SAQS (South Asian Quality Assurance System). SAQS is an international system of strategic audit and accreditation designed to assess institutions across widely different national contexts. It is a globally benchmarked system for Mentoring, Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance and Accreditation.

The SAQS accreditation is awarded by The Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), an international not-for-profit association, and is a “SAARC Recognised Body”.

Krea University comprises two schools, namely IFMR Graduate School of Business (IFMR GSB) and School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS). IFMR GSB offers an Integrated MBA, an MBA and customised programmes for executives. SIAS currently offers BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) degrees across the Arts, Social Sciences, Business and Humanities.

The student-to-faculty ratio of the MBA Programme is 7:1

Yes. UGC norms govern Krea University. List of Private Universities

IFMR GSB offers electives across the following academic areas: Communications, Data Science & Information Systems, Economics, Finance & Accounting, Quantitative Finance, Marketing, OB & HR, Operations, Strategic Management and Financial Analytics.

Students can choose electives from any area.

The tuition fee for the MBA batch 2027-29 is INR 16,00,000.

For the detailed fee structure, please click here 

IFMR GSB facilitates students to avail educational loans from leading banks/NBFCs.

For more details, please refer to https://krea.edu.in/financial-aid/financial-aid-mba/#financial-aid

Yes. We provide scholarships to our students. Please refer to the link below: https://krea.edu.in/scholarship/mba-scholarships/#scholarship

The world-class campus on 40 acres has air-conditioned classrooms, Wi-Fi coverage, an ATM, and a health centre. The other facilities include air-conditioned hostel rooms, a laundromat, a convenience store, a fitness studio, a student lounge, a student hub with indoor games, a snack vending machine, a unisex salon, a basketball court, a futsal grass turf and cricket nets.

IFMR GSB Sri City campus is an academic Centre of Excellence in the midst of global organisations setting up world-class manufacturing plants in Sri City to cater to the Indian and export markets. These include Alstom, Kobelco, Danieli, Colgate, Cadbury, PepsiCo, Kellogg’s, Isuzu Motors, and numerous Japanese, American, and European corporations.

The world-class campus, spanning 40 acres, features air-conditioned classrooms, Wi-Fi, an ATM, and a health centre. The other facilities include air-conditioned hostel rooms, a laundromat, a convenience store, a fitness studio, a student lounge, a student hub with indoor games, a snack vending machine, a unisex salon, a basketball court, a futsal grass turf and cricket nets.

A 1650 sq ft fitness studio for boys and girls, and indoor games [such as table tennis] are available. Facilities are available for yoga, cricket, football, volleyball, and more to help students unwind after assignments and lectures. An open-air auditorium and other recreational facilities have also been set up.

A beautiful body of water, a walkway, and ample greenery make the campus aesthetically and physically soothing. The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled. Complete security and safety are built in as basic requirements. Plans are underway to make the campus not only a higher education institution but also a vibrant ecosystem.

Yes

IFMR GSB has state-of-the-art facilities for students and faculty, with a Wi-Fi-enabled campus and high-bandwidth connectivity. A world-class campus spread over 40 acres offers students multimedia-enabled, air-conditioned classrooms equipped with labs for simulated and real trading on the NSE, with live feeds. In addition, the HT Parekh Library on campus provides access to electronic journals, books, and multimedia, and is proudly recognised as a World Bank repository.

Other facilities include an ATM, launderettes, hostel rooms on a twin-sharing basis with attached bath & geyser, dedicated TV rooms, a mess, a QSR and an Indian fast-food outlet, and a store for stationery items, soft drinks, packed snacks, and personal care products.

Abhyudaya is the flagship event of IFMR GSB, hosted every year in February at the Sri City campus. Abhyudaya is a management and cultural conclave featuring a potpourri of events and competitions that incorporate elements from various management disciplines.

The admin office of Krea University is in Chennai, and the University campus is in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, India.

To reach the Sri City campus:

By Driving

1. From Chennai International Airport: – The Institute is at a driving distance of 85 km – about 1 hour 45 mins from Chennai International Airport.
2. From Tirupathi International Airport: – The Institute is at a driving distance of 75 km, about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Tirupathi International Airport.
3. From Chennai Central Railway Station: – The Institute is at a driving distance of 70 km, about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Chennai Central Railway Station.
4. From Sullurpeta Railway Station: – The Institute is at a driving distance of 22 km, about 20 mins from Sullurpeta Railway Station.
5. From Tada Railway Station – The Institute is at a driving distance of 9 km – about 10 mins from Tada Railway Station.

By Bus

1. From Madhavaram Mofussil Bus Terminus (MMBT-Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus): – The Institute is at a distance of 56 Kms. We have plenty of buses to Tada from Madhavaram Bus Station. Buses to Kalahasthi, Naidupet, and Nellore stop at Tada.

By Train

1. Tada: – From Chennai Central, the closest Railway Station to Sri City is Tada. Local trains are running from Chennai Central to Tada Railway Station. The travel time by the Chennai Local Train to Tada is 2 hours.

To visit the campus, aspirants are advised to fill out the form or write an email to [email protected] mentioning the date of arrival (Mon-Fri 10 AM to 4 PM), no of persons visiting, etc,

IFMR GSB takes pride in its legacy of placing the students in impactful roles across domains and organisations. Our corporate relationships, which have lasted for decades, and those of new start-ups alike have identified IFMR GSB as a sought-after source of rich talent. Some of the recruiters include Wells Fargo, Accenture, Bank of America, Barclays, Credit Suisse, Crisil, Deloitte, E&Y, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, Nomura, Natwest, Philips, Schneider Electric, Temenos, USI, Wipro, and many more. Our alumni are well-placed at leading firms across sectors such as Investment Banking, Insurance, IT Services, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management.

For more details, please refer to https://krea.edu.in/careers-and-outcomes/mba/

IFMR GSB in Sri City is uniquely located in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Our neighbours include Kellogg’s, Colgate, Pepsico, Isuzu Motors, Alstom, Kobelco, Lavazza, and Danieli. IFMR GSB’s student community enjoys frequent interactions with industry experts and has opportunities to be part of various live projects throughout their course of study.