Admission
IFMR Chennai Admission Process 2025
Admissions for management programmes at IFMR GSB (under Krea University) are now open for 2025. The institute offers a range of courses including MBA, Executive MBA, Management Development Programmes (MDPs), Data Science, PhD, and certificate programmes.
Entry into these courses is entirely entrance-exam driven. Major exams accepted include CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, GRE, and GMAT. Candidates must first meet the basic eligibility criteria, then submit an online application to move forward to the selection rounds.
IFMR Chennai Admission 2025: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Study | Offline |
| Number of Programmes Offered | 5 |
| Programme Levels | PG, Integrated, Doctoral & Certificate |
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Admissions at IFMR Chennai are entrance-based for postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Below is the course-wise eligibility and selection process:
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | - Graduate in relevant field from a recognised university with minimum 60% aggregate- Born after 01 January 1997- Final-year UG students can also apply | CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ CMAT/ GRE/ GMAT PI Work Experience |
| Integrated BBA | Class 10 & 12 with minimum 60% aggregate | IPMAT / SAT / Krea Aptitude Test |
| PhD | UG degree with minimum 60% OR PG Diploma/ Five-Year Integrated Master’s/ Dual Degree with minimum 55% | CAT / CMAT / GATE / GMAT / GRE / NET JRF / NMAT / XAT |
| Certificate Courses | UG degree from a recognised university | Merit-based |
Note: For E-PhD, candidates must hold an MBA with at least 55% aggregate plus 5 years of post-MBA work experience.
Step-by-Step Admission Process for 2025
Step 1 – Online Application
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Visit the official IFMR GSB website.
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Complete the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee within the deadline.
Step 2 – Selection Process
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MBA: Valid score in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ NMAT → Application Screening → Personal Interview (PI).
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Executive MBA: Written test conducted by IFMR GSB faculty → PI round at L&T Construction offices across India.
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Integrated BBA & PhD: Appear for relevant entrance exams like IPMAT, SAT, Krea Aptitude Test, CAT, CMAT, GATE, etc.
Step 3 – Final Admission
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Selected candidates must pay the admission confirmation fee to secure their seat.
For detailed information about all course admissions, please visit the official IFMR Chennai website.
