Question 1

What is the duration and structure of the MBA program?

Accepted Answer

The MBA is a two-year full-time residential program divided into six trimesters. The first year covers core management courses, while the second year focuses on electives, specializations, and a mandatory summer internship after the first year.

Question 2

What is the fee structure for the MBA program?

Accepted Answer

The tuition fee for the program is around ₹19 lakhs for the two-year duration.

Question 3

What entrance exams are accepted?

Accepted Answer

IFMR GSB accepts valid scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE, NMAT, among others.

Question 4

What is the batch size and annual intake for the MBA program?

Accepted Answer

The MBA program at IFMR GSB admits up to 240 students annually, including seats reserved for AP‑ICET candidates through Andhra Pradesh Government quota.

Question 5

Is any work experience preferred or mandatory?

Accepted Answer

No, work experience is not mandatory to apply. However, having relevant experience may enhance your chances during selection, especially in distinguishing your profile during WAT-PI and final evaluation .

Question 6

Who are the top recruiters at IFMR GSB?

Accepted Answer

Prominent recruiters include Deloitte, JP Morgan Chase, KPMG, EY, HDFC Bank, Cognizant, Infosys, Tiger Analytics, and ICICI Bank. The school also sees growing interest from startups and fintech companies.

IFMR Graduate School of Business, KREA University, Chennai