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MBA course

Master of Business Administration (MBA / PGDM)

The flagship management degree, entered through CAT, XAT, MAT and similar exams.

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  • Level

    Postgraduate

  • Duration

    2 years

  • Entrance exams

    CAT +6 more

  • Stream

    Management

About the course

What is MBA?

An MBA (or the equivalent PGDM) is a two-year postgraduate programme in management. The first year covers core subjects; the second focuses on a specialisation, with a summer internship in between.

Admission usually combines an entrance-exam score with group discussions, written ability tests and personal interviews. Graduates from any discipline can apply.

Who can apply

Eligibility & admission

A bachelor's degree in any discipline. Minimum marks are set by each exam and institute — CAT, for example, requires 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
  1. 1

    Check eligibility

    Make sure you meet the subject and marks requirements above for each college you shortlist.

  2. 2

    Take the entrance exam

    Register and appear for CAT, XAT, MAT or another accepted exam.

  3. 3

    Counselling & seat allotment

    Apply through central, state or college counselling with your score and preferences.

  4. 4

    Confirm your seat

    Report to the allotted college with your documents and pay the admission fee.

Choose your focus

Popular specialisations

  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Operations
  • Business Analytics
  • International Business
  • Product Management

After the course

Career options

  • Management consultant
  • Product manager
  • Brand manager
  • Investment banking analyst
  • Operations manager

Got questions?

MBA FAQs

What is the duration of MBA?

MBA takes 2 years.

What is the eligibility for MBA?

A bachelor's degree in any discipline. Minimum marks are set by each exam and institute — CAT, for example, requires 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD).

Which entrance exams are accepted for MBA?

CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, SNAP, NMAT, GMAT. Accepted exams vary by college — check each college's admission page.

What can I do after MBA?

Common paths include: Management consultant, Product manager, Brand manager, Investment banking analyst.

Where to study

Colleges for MBA

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