IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University, Chennai

Sri City, Andhra PradeshEst. 1970

NIRF Rank #99
SAQS
UGC

IFMR Graduate School of Business, KREA University, Chennai was established in 1970 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu but in 2017 IFMR became a part of Krea University and shifted its MBA campus operations to Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. It is ranked among the top 100 b-schools in India. It has accreditations from SAQS. It provides an excellent patform for its students to evolve into great business leaders.

Avg placement: ₹12.7L; Median ₹13.1L (2026)
Flagship fee: ₹16L; Master of Business Administration (MBA) · 2-yr residential
Top package: ₹17.2L; Highest CTC 2026
Programs: 4; Across all modes

IFMR GSB admissions 2027-29 are open.

Application Closing Date

30th November, 2026

Registration Date

28th August, 2026

2027-29 intake closes

30th November, 2026

Eligibility

Accepted exams

CAT

75%General

XAT

75%General

CMAT

90%General

NMAT

No cutoff published

GMAT

No cutoff published

GRE

No cutoff published

Note: Minimum 60% in graduation

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Placements

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Flagship programme only · Class of 2026

Avg CTC

₹12.7L

Median ₹13.1L

Highest CTC

₹17.2L

13 companies

Placed

98%

Not published

Placement trend · batch-wise

Avg CTC
Highest

Offers by sector

All programs combined

Finance & Banking

79%

IT & Technology

14%

Others

Smaller shareLarger share

Summer internships · 2025-27 batch

₹1L/mo
Highest stipend: ₹31K/mo
Avg stipend: 37companies
SIP recruiters

Top recruiters

Official placement report 2026View official data

Programs & Fees

Avg CTC

₹12.7L

Median ₹13.1L

Avg. Tuition Fee

₹16L

Across 1 program

Placed

98%

Batch of 2026

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Flagship
Full-time2 yearsResidential
280
Seats
₹12.7L
Avg CTC 2026
₹16L
Tuition
Integrated MBA (BBA + MBA)
Full-time5 yearsResidential
60
Seats
—
No data
—
Not published
Executive MBA (E-MBA)
ExecutiveNA
—
Seats
—
No data
—
Not published

Program	Seats	Avg. Placement	Tution Fee
Master of Business Administration (MBA)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential	280	₹12.7LAvg CTC 2026	₹16LTuition
Integrated MBA (BBA + MBA) Full-time5 yearsResidential	60	—No data	—Not published
Executive MBA (E-MBA) ExecutiveNA	—	—No data	—Not published
PhD (Management) Full-timeNAResidential	—	—No data	—Not published

Total cost of the MBA

Fee data 2024 · applyo.in

Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Flagship)

₹17.8Lknown costs so far

Mess charges, personal & travel not published

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Avg package: ₹12.7L
Tuition fees: ₹16L
Monthly EMI: ₹26,977

Scholarships

5 scholarships · up to ₹15L

₹15L

Highest award

Full Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship

Eligibility

Up to 3 meritorious students per batch
awarded during admissions based on academic record, competitive exam scores, extra-curricular achievements and performance in written test and interview
covers full tuition only (not living/caution deposit)

₹2L

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Eligibility

Top 10 students by CGPA at end of Term-3 who also demonstrate financial need
up to INR 2 lakhs per student
assessed via personal interview by Scholarship Committee

₹2L

Merit Scholarship – First Rank

Eligibility

Student securing first rank by CGPA at end of second year (outgoing batch)

₹1L

T. Thomas Scholarship for Business Leaders (HUL)

Eligibility

One second-year MBA student selected by Hindustan Unilever Limited based on academic performance at end of Term-3
IFMR GSB is one of five B-schools in India nominated by HUL

₹1L

Merit Scholarship – Ranks 2 to 4

Eligibility

Students securing 2nd, 3rd and 4th rank by CGPA at end of second year
INR 1 lakh awarded to each of these three students

₹15L
Highest award
Full Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship
Eligibility
- Up to 3 meritorious students per batch
- awarded during admissions based on academic record, competitive exam scores, extra-curricular achievements and performance in written test and interview
- covers full tuition only (not living/caution deposit)
₹2L
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Eligibility
- Top 10 students by CGPA at end of Term-3 who also demonstrate financial need
- up to INR 2 lakhs per student
- assessed via personal interview by Scholarship Committee

Alumni Outcomes

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Campus

What’s on campus

40-acre campus

Hostel is mandatory · 3 hostel blocks

Getting there

Start
IFMR GSB campus
Sri City
Airport
~75 km
Chennai International Airport
Railway
~36.8 km
Sri Kalahasti Railway Station
Nearest city
~70 km
Chennai

Living nearby

PGs and flats around IFMR GSB, by distance from campus

Rings at 10, 20, 50 and 100 km. Dots show distance only, not direction.

15S Infra & Hospitality - PG Hostels3 km

2Vishvas Boys Hostels5.7 km

3Krea University11.2 km

4IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB)11.3 km

5Vasan women's hostel64 km

6Office-07 Paying Guest House for mens64.7 km

7Pentos - Women’s Hostel in Anna Nagar65 km

8Durga Nivas Womens Hostel65.1 km

Admission

Admission rounds

Application fee

₹2K

Apply at ifmrgsbadmissions.krea.edu.in

Interview cities

Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai

Step by step

01
Appear in qualifying entrance exam
Appear in qualifying entrance exam (CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT/GMAT Focus/GRE/GATE/IIT-JAM/CMAT)
02
Register and apply online
Register and apply online on official IFMR GSB portal and make fee payment
03
Shortlisting based on entrance exam score
Shortlisting based on entrance exam score, academic performance and application quality (WAT assessed via exam writing sections and application form)

04
Attend offline Personal Interview
Attend offline Personal Interview (PI) in scheduled cities
05
Final admission offer
Receive final admission offer based on composite score (exam, academics, work experience, PI)

Composite score

50%

Personal Interview

Selection

Written Ability Test
Personal Interview

FAQs

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What is the duration and structure of the MBA program?

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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.

What is the fee structure for the MBA program?

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

What entrance exams are accepted?

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

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

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

Is any work experience preferred or mandatory?

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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 .

Who are the top recruiters at IFMR GSB?

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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.

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