Is CAT mandatory for SBS Ahmedabad PGDM admission 2027?

No. SBS Ahmedabad accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT or ATMA scores. Any one valid score from the last 12 months works.

What percentile is needed for SBS Ahmedabad admission?

SBS Ahmedabad does not publish a minimum percentile. The exam score carries 35% weight in the final merit. GD and PI carry 40%, so a strong interview matters more.

Can final-year graduation students apply for SBS Ahmedabad PGDM?

Yes. Final-year students get provisional admission on previous year marks. The passing result is due by October 31 of the admission year.

Is work experience required for SBS Ahmedabad PGDM admission?

No. Work experience is not mandatory and freshers are welcome. There is no age limit either.

What is the SBS Ahmedabad application fee?

The PGDM application fee is INR 995 plus GST. It is paid online while submitting the form.

What is the total PGDM fee at SBS Ahmedabad?

The 2026-28 tuition fee was INR 7,85,000 for two years. It covers INR 65,000 at admission plus four instalments of INR 1,80,000. Hostel is extra. The fee may be revised for 2027-29.

Is direct or management quota admission available at SBS Ahmedabad?

SBS Ahmedabad does not publish any management quota. Every PGDM applicant needs an exam score and must clear GD and PI. AICTE has not approved NRI seats for 2026-27.

How is the final merit calculated for SBS Ahmedabad PGDM?

The composite score has four parts. Entrance test 35%, presentation or GD and PI 40%, academics 20%, and sports and extracurriculars 5%. Academics cover SSC, HSC and graduation marks.