General Shivdev Singh Diwan Gurbachan Singh Khalsa College Patiala MBA Leadership Development: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MBA in Leadership Development is INR 80,180, paid session-wise across the two years. The amount covers tuition for the full duration, while one-time admission and examination charges are billed separately at the start. This keeps the MBA affordable compared with many private business schools in Punjab, which is a major reason students from the region choose it over costlier options that offer a similar two-year management degree.

Ans. No entrance exam is required. Admission is merit-based on the graduation aggregate. Candidates apply online through the college portal, and a merit list is prepared from the qualifying-degree marks. Seats are then allotted in order of merit, followed by document verification and fee payment. This suits working graduates and freshers who have a solid degree score but have not taken CAT or MAT. Because the cycle is short and merit-driven, students can plan their finances and joining well in advance without waiting for separate exam results or counselling rounds.

Ans. The specialisation builds on core management subjects such as marketing, finance, accounting and operations, and adds a strong layer of leadership, strategy and organisational behaviour. Students learn team handling, decision-making, communication and change management. The aim is to prepare graduates not just for entry roles but for supervisory and managerial positions where leading people is central to the job. Case studies, group projects and presentations are used through the two years so that students practise these skills rather than learning them only in theory, which helps when they move into real workplaces.

Ans. Candidates need a bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50 percent. Graduates from commerce, arts, science and other professional streams are all eligible to apply. There is no age bar for applicants. Final-year students awaiting results can usually apply provisionally and submit their degree marksheet later during verification for confirmation of the seat.

Ans. The last date to apply is 15 July 2026. Applications open in June 2026, the merit list is declared in July 2026, and classes commence in August 2026. Applying early is advisable because seats are limited and filled strictly in order of merit. Completing the form and uploading documents on time avoids losing a seat to later but lower-ranked applicants in the same cycle.

Ans. Yes. Students can apply for the Punjab Post-Matric Scholarship, minority community scholarships and college merit concessions. Government scholarships are processed through state and central portals, while merit concessions depend on the qualifying-exam percentage. Students should keep category and income certificates ready, as these are checked before approval, and confirm the current deadlines with the college office before each academic year begins.