DSB: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

DSB Admission Dates 2027

DSB PGDM 2026-28 batch admissions are concluded. The 2027-29 batch cycle is opening, anchored by CAT (November 2026 exam) for the primary shortlist wave. Application forms for the 2027-29 batch are expected to open in January 2027, with shortlisting, GD-PI, and final offers between February and April 2027.

The table below covers the entrance exams accepted and minimum cutoff scores for the 2027-29 batch.

DSB Courses and Fees

DSB offers three programmes: two 2-year PGDM tracks and a doctoral-level FPM. The PGDM’s AIU equivalence means the degree is treated as equivalent to an MBA for employment and higher education purposes across India.

The PGDM FinTech track is positioned for candidates targeting roles in digital banking, payments infrastructure, InsurTech, and financial data analytics. The FPM is the doctoral-level research programme for candidates intending academic or think-tank careers. Education loans are available from major banks for all PGDM tracks given the AICTE approval status.

DSB Admission Process

DSB follows a merit-based multi-stage selection process. A valid national entrance exam score is the eligibility gate. Shortlisted candidates appear for a Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI) round.

PGDM and PGDM FinTech Admission

Eligibility requires a graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Final-year students may apply. A valid score in CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, or GMAT is mandatory.

• Stage 1 - Score Shortlisting: CAT or XAT minimum 65 percentile. CMAT or MAT minimum 85 percentile. NMAT minimum 200. GMAT minimum 600.
• Stage 2 - GD-WAT-PI: Shortlisted candidates are called for a Group Discussion, Written Ability Test, and Personal Interview conducted at the DSB campus in Pitampura.
• Stage 3 - Merit List: Final selection is based on a composite score combining entrance exam percentile, GD-PI performance, academic record, and work experience.

The CAT cutoff of 65 percentile is among the more accessible entry points for a Delhi-based AICTE-approved PGDM. Candidates with relevant work experience in finance or technology are at an advantage for the FinTech track shortlist.

FPM Admission

The Fellow Programme in Management requires a postgraduate degree (MBA or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with minimum 55%, along with a research proposal. Selection involves a written test and interview with the research committee. FPM candidates may apply directly to DSB’s research office at VIPS-TC, Pitampura.

DSB Placements

DSB has maintained 100% placement for its eligible PGDM batch for three consecutive years. The 2025 placement season recorded the highest ever package of INR 23.90 LPA and an average of INR 9.40 LPA. Recruiters span FMCG, banking and financial services, IT and ITeS, consumer durables, e-commerce, and consulting sectors.

Top recruiters confirmed across DSB’s placement seasons include HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Amul, ITC, Nestle, Dabur, and Britannia. The FMCG and BFSI sectors account for the majority of offers, reflecting DSB’s curriculum emphasis on marketing, HR, and finance specialisations.

DSB Campus and Infrastructure

DSB is located within the VIPS-TC campus in Pitampura, West Delhi. The campus spans 5 acres and is 0.5 km from Haiderpur Metro Station (Yellow Line), with Pitampura Metro Station 2 km away. The central Delhi location gives students proximity to major corporate offices in Netaji Subhash Place, Rohini, and the Cyber City corridor.

Campus infrastructure includes dedicated management classrooms, a business library with digital resources, computer labs, seminar halls, and a cafeteria. DSB operates as an autonomous business school within the VIPS-TC ecosystem, benefiting from shared campus infrastructure while maintaining a dedicated MBA-track academic environment.

The college does not have on-campus hostel facilities. Given the Pitampura location with strong metro connectivity, students from outside Delhi typically arrange PG accommodation in Pitampura, Rohini, or Netaji Subhash Place, all within a 5-km radius of the campus.

DSB vs NDIM vs BIMTECH

Delhi-NCR aspirants with CAT scores in the 60 to 75 percentile range often compare DSB with other AICTE-approved PGDM institutes in the region. The comparison below covers three institutes that draw from a similar applicant profile.

DSB stands out for its NBA accreditation and dedicated PGDM FinTech track, which NDIM and BIMTECH do not offer in a standalone format. BIMTECH has stronger average placement outcomes and a longer institutional track record but costs significantly more and requires a higher CAT percentile. NDIM serves aspirants at the lower cutoff end of the spectrum and has wider Delhi visibility due to its legacy. DSB hits the middle ground: NBA-accredited quality, a city-centre location, and a FinTech specialisation that most peer institutes lack.