GITAM School of Business Hyderabad: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

GITAM School of Business Admission Dates 2026

Admissions at GITAM School of Business Hyderabad run on two separate tracks: a national-exam-driven process for MBA, and a merit-plus-PI process for BBA and B.Com. Both cycles are currently active for the 2026 academic session.

The table below lists the qualifying exams accepted across GITAM School of Business Hyderabad programmes for the 2026 cycle.

GITAM School of Business Courses and Fees

GITAM School of Business Hyderabad offers business programmes from undergraduate to doctoral level. The MBA is the flagship at INR 11,33,900 total. Among UG programmes, BBA (Entrepreneurship) is priced significantly higher than the other three BBA variants. B.Com with ACCA is the most affordable undergraduate option at INR 5,85,000.

The MBA fee breakdown is INR 5,69,900 in Year 1 and INR 5,64,000 in Year 2. The BBA (Entrepreneurship) carries an annual fee of INR 8,24,000, compared to INR 2,91,000 per year for the other three BBA variants. No hostel facility is currently listed for GITAM School of Business Hyderabad.

GITAM School of Business Admission Process

GITAM School of Business runs separate admission processes for its MBA and UG programmes. All admissions are managed by GITAM Deemed University directly, with no involvement of any external counselling board.

MBA Admission

MBA eligibility requires a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks. Final-year graduation students may apply but must submit proof of meeting the minimum criteria by August of the year of joining. A valid score in any of the accepted exams — CAT, XAT, MAT, NMAT, GMAT, ATMA, or GITAM GAT — is required.

• MBA specialisations: Marketing, Finance, HRM, Business Analytics, Operations and Supply Chain Management, International Business
• Shortlisted candidates appear for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) at the Hyderabad campus
• Work experience is considered in the selection but is not a mandatory eligibility criterion
• Application fee: INR 1,000

The MBA admission score determines merit-scholarship eligibility: candidates scoring 90 to 100 percentile in CAT or XAT (or GMAT equivalent, or NMAT 270+) are eligible for the 100% first-year fee waiver worth INR 5,69,900.

BBA and B.Com with ACCA Admission

BBA and B.Com admission requires Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate. No national entrance exam is required. BBA (Business Analytics) additionally requires Mathematics or Statistics in Class 12. B.Com with ACCA requires a Commerce background at Class 12.

• Application at gitam.edu with Class 12 marksheet upload
• Personal Interview (campus or online mode)
• Offer letter based on Class 12 merit and PI performance
• Application fee: INR 800

Ph.D. Admission

Ph.D. programmes at GITAM School of Business Hyderabad are offered in Finance, HRM, Information Systems, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management. Candidates need an MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree. Admission is through GITAM’s own research entrance test and interview, conducted as per the university’s academic calendar.

GITAM School of Business Placements

In the 2024-25 MBA placement season, GITAM School of Business Hyderabad recorded a 91% placement rate. The season saw 150 companies visiting the campus with 392 offers to 310 students. The highest offer was INR 16.22 LPA, representing a 19% increase over the 2023 season. The average salary was INR 7.2 LPA.

Major recruiters at GITAM School of Business Hyderabad include Tech Mahindra, HUL, Deloitte, TCS, Virtusa, and Accenture, spanning IT services, FMCG, consulting, and business operations. The mix of IT-sector and FMCG/consulting recruiters reflects the breadth of GITAM SoB’s MBA specialisations, particularly Business Analytics, Marketing, and Operations and Supply Chain Management.

GITAM School of Business Rankings

GITAM Deemed University participates in NIRF India Rankings. GITAM as a university holds NAAC A++ accreditation, the highest grade awarded by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

The NIRF rank above represents GITAM Deemed University as a whole institution. A specific NIRF Management category rank for GITAM School of Business Hyderabad is not separately published.

GITAM School of Business Scholarships

GITAM School of Business Hyderabad offers merit-based scholarships for MBA candidates with high national exam scores, and merit scholarships for UG programme toppers. Reserved category students can access Telangana state government scholarship schemes.

The 100% first-year fee waiver for MBA is the most significant institutional scholarship at GITAM SoB. Candidates with high CAT/XAT percentiles should apply early in the cycle to maximise scholarship prospects.

GITAM School of Business Campus and Infrastructure

GITAM School of Business Hyderabad operates from the GITAM Deemed University Hyderabad campus at Rudraram, Patancheru, in the northwest of the city. The campus is a self-contained university campus with classrooms, computer labs, auditoriums, and a library, shared across GITAM’s Hyderabad schools. On-campus hostel facilities are not listed for GITAM School of Business students at the Hyderabad campus.

The Patancheru location places the campus near the Hyderabad-Mumbai highway (NH 65) and within reasonable distance from Hyderabad’s major IT and pharmaceutical corridors. GITAM Hyderabad hosts students across engineering, pharmacy, and management programmes, making the campus a multi-school environment that exposes business students to peers across disciplines.

GITAM School of Business vs IBS Hyderabad vs Woxsen School of Business

Aspirants looking at GITAM School of Business Hyderabad commonly also consider IBS Hyderabad (part of IFHE Deemed University) and Woxsen School of Business, both located in the Hyderabad area. All three are private B-schools offering MBA and UG management programmes in Telangana.

GITAM SoB distinguishes itself with its NAAC A++ parent university, a wider bouquet of accepted MBA entrance exams (including MAT and ATMA alongside the usual CAT/XAT/GMAT), and the 100% first-year fee waiver for top CAT/XAT scorers. IBS Hyderabad has a larger MBA batch and a strong alumni network built over several decades. Woxsen offers a more international-facing programme structure. The right choice depends on the applicant’s exam score, fee budget, and preferred campus environment.