MBA Finance Admission 2026: Last Date, Entrance Exams, Colleges, Fees

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MBA Finance Admission 2025 depends upon national and state-level entrance exams. Among all, CAT, GMAT, and GRE are a few examples of management admission tests that are used to admit students to top MBA Finance programmes in India.

IIM Lucknow has declared the CAT results and IIMs are currently conducting the GD/PI rounds. Some other prominent examinations for MBA Finance Admission 2025 are MAT, CMAT, MAH CET, TANCET, etc.

In MBA Finance, students are taught about the significance of company finance in the industry. Furthermore, the MBA Finance syllabus also includes analytical and evaluative skills that increase management abilities to succeed in a professional environment.

MBA Finance Admission 2025: Highlights

Particulars Details
MBA Finance Entrance exams CAT, XAT, IBSAT
MBA Finance Colleges IIMs, SPJIMR
MBA Finance Fees INR 17.4 - 27 lakhs
MBA Finance Avg Package INR 15 - 39 lakhs

MBA Finance Admission 2025: Last Dates to Apply

A few of the top MBA admission tests for MBA Finance Admission 2025 are -

Entrance Examination Tentative Application Date Tentative Exam Date
CAT August 1 - September 20, 2025 November 24, 2025
XAT July 15 – December 10, 2024 January 5, 2025
IBSAT July 1 – December 23, 2025 December 28 - 24, 2025
GRE Throughout the Year Throughout the Year
GMAT Throughout the Year Throughout the Year

MBA Finance Admission Process 2025

To apply for MBA Finance 2024, the steps to follow are -

  • Candidates must have earned at least 50% marks in their UG degree from an accredited institution.
  • Appear for an admission test like CAT or XAT as the MBA Finance colleges require an entrance exam.
  • After that, a merit-based admission list will be published with the cutoff marks for the students. Also, the entrance exam score will be taken into account by colleges.
  • Following that students will be admitted following a counseling session.
  • Finally, accept the admission offer and pay the admission cost, to secure a seat.

Based on the results of the entrance exam, students have to qualify for the GD/PI round to get admission offers. Also, candidates who secure the minimum percentile in the entrance exam must participate in counseling to be considered for MBA Finance admission in 2024.

MBA Finance Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates for MBA Finance admission must fulfill the MBA FInance eligibility requirements listed below:

  • Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
  • Candidates must have obtained at least a 50% grade point average (CGPA) from a reputable university.
  • Students have to secure a minimum percentile in entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT, and others.
  • To finish the MBA in Finance Admission procedure, candidates are required to participate in a GD/PI round at a number of colleges.

MBA Finance 2025 Fees

Given below are the top colleges for MBA Finance along with the MBA Finance Fees in India.

Institute Total Fees (INR)
IIM Ahmedabad 22 lakhs
IIM Bangalore 26 lakhs
IIM Calcutta 27 lakhs
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai 22.4 lakhs
SPJIMR, Mumbai 21 lakhs
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon 17.4 lakhs

MBA Finance Admission 2025: Average Package

Students can opt for a variety of Jobs after MBA Finance. The placement details of several top MBA institutes are given below:

Institute Average Package (INR)
IIM Ahmedabad 26.3 lakhs
IIM Bangalore 35.9 lakhs
IIM Calcutta 35 lakhs
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai 17.3 lakhs
SPJIMR Mumbai 23.8 lakhs
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon 15.3 lakhs

MBA Finance Admission 2025: FAQs

Ques. What is the entrance exam for an MBA in Finance?

Ans. A few of the entrance exams for MBA Finance admission are CAT, XAT, IBSAT, etc.

Ques. What is an MBA finance salary?

Ans. The average salary after MBA Finance ranges from INR 17 lakhs to 40 lakhs per annum.

Ques. Can I join an MBA directly?

Ans. No. To join an MBA program students must qualify for admission tests.

Ques. Can I do an MBA without CAT?

Ans. Yes, you can do an MBA without CAT. However, you have to qualify for other entrance exams such as XAT, MAT, GMAT, etc.

MBA Finance Admission Exams Dates List 2026

Exam NameDatesApplication Fees StateNotification
Common Admission Test
3 Aug 22 Sept 2026
registration
Ongoing
2600/- FeesAll India
Management Aptitude Test
28 Sept 2026
results
Upcoming
2200/- FeesAll India
NMAT by GMAC
20 Aug 10 Oct 2026
registration
Ongoing
2800/- FeesAll India
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test
21 Aug 25 Nov 2026
registration
Ongoing
2250/- FeesAll India
Admission DatesMBA Finance CollegesTitleCutoff & ExamsState
12 Jun 20 Nov 2026
Ongoing
IIMK - Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Admission Timeline [PGP-BL]
CATKerala
1 Aug 18 Oct 2026
Ongoing
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies - [NMIMS Deemed to be University], Mumbai
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
Maharashtra
26 Sept 28 Nov 2026
Upcoming
IMT - Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
CAT  +1 More ExamsUttar Pradesh
28 Aug 30 Nov 2026
Ongoing
Krea University, Sri City
Application - Early Round for Admission 2027 [MBA/PGDM]
Andhra Pradesh
26 Sept 15 Oct 2026
Upcoming
Ramaiah Institute of Management - [RIM], Bangalore
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
Karnataka
1 Sept 31 Oct 2026
Ongoing
GIBS Business School, Bangalore
Early Bird Application for Admission 2027 [MBA/PGDM]
Karnataka
26 Sept 15 Oct 2026
Upcoming
Izee Group of Institutions - powered by Sunstone, Bangalore
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
Karnataka
26 Sept 15 Oct 2026
Upcoming
Krupanidhi Group of Institutions, Bangalore
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
CAT  +1 More ExamsKarnataka
25 Sept 17 Oct 2026
Upcoming
NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
West Bengal
15 Jan 30 Sept 2026
Ongoing
New Horizon College of Engineering - [NHCE], Bangalore
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [MBA/PGDM]
CAT  +1 More ExamsKarnataka
30 Sept 2026
Upcoming
TKM Institute of Management - [TKMIM], Kollam
Dates of Admission for Session 2026 [MBA]
Kerala
1 Oct 30 Nov 2026
Upcoming
CMR University (City Campus - HRBR Layout), Bangalore
Dates for Enrollment for Admission 2026 [MBA/PGDM]
CAT  +1 More ExamsKarnataka
25 Sept 2026
Upcoming
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya - [GGU], Bilaspur
Submission of Application for Spot Admission [MBA/PGDM]
CUET-PGChhattisgarh
25 Sept 17 Oct 2026
Upcoming
Heritage Business School - [HBS], Kolkata
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
West Bengal
1 Mar 30 Sept 2026
Ongoing
Shri Vaishnav Institute of Management & Science - [SVIMS], Indore
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [MBA/PGDM]
MP-CounsellingMadhya Pradesh
29 Oct 30 Nov 2026
Tentative
International Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT], Hyderabad
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
Telangana
25 Sept 17 Oct 2026
Upcoming
JIS College of Engineering - [JISCE], Kolkata
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
West Bengal
1 Jul 10 Oct 2026
Ongoing
Karnataka State Open University - [KSOU], Mysore
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
Karnataka
30 Sept 2026
Upcoming
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
Dates of Admission for Session 2026 [MBA]
Kerala
25 Sept 17 Oct 2026
Upcoming
Bhawanipur Global Campus (formerly NSHM Knowledge Campus), Kolkata
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
West Bengal
18 Feb 30 Sept 2026
Ongoing
Ramdeobaba University - [RBU], Nagpur
Submission Date of Application for Admission 2026 [MBA/PGDM]
MAHCETMaharashtra
29 Aug 29 Sept 2026
Ongoing
University of Agricultural Sciences - [UAS], Bangalore
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
Karnataka
18 24 Sept 2026
Ongoing
Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology - [NDUAT], Ayodhya
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
Uttar Pradesh
1 Mar 30 Sept 2026
Ongoing
St. Claret College, Autonomous, Bangalore
Submission Date of Application for Admission 2026 [MBA/PGDM]
Karnataka-PGCETKarnataka
30 Sept 2026
Upcoming
G H Raisoni College of Engineering and Management - [GHRCEM], Pune
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [MBA/PGDM]
MAHCETMaharashtra
19 22 Sept 2026
Ongoing
Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University - [DPSRU], New Delhi
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
Delhi NCR
21 27 Nov 2026
Tentative
Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
Odisha
20 Sept 10 Oct 2026
Upcoming
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology - [MAKAUT], Nadia
Admission Timeline [MBA/PGDM]
West Bengal
30 Sept 2026
Upcoming
Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University - [MPBOU], Bhopal
Last Application Date for Admission 2026 [MBA/PGDM]
Madhya Pradesh
24 Jun 30 Sept 2026
Ongoing
National Institute of Technology - [NIT], Hamirpur
Admission of Provisionally Selected Candidates for Admission 2026 [MBA/PGDM]
Himachal Pradesh

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● Top Answer By Lovish Bajaj on 21 Jun 24

Ans. Almost all of the colleges listed here are in the top 20 list of MBA colleges in India for Finance. Among the new IIMs, the ones good for Finance are IIM Ranchi, IIM Rohtak, IIM Raipur, IIM Udaipur, and IIM Kashipur.  The table below draws a comparison of the MBA programs offered by the institutes. Institute Fees Average CTC New IIMs IIM Ranchi- 17.5 Lakh IIM Ranchi- 18.37 LPA IIM Rohtak- 17.6 Lakh IIM Rohtak- 19.27 LPA IIM Raipur- 16.1 Lakh IIM Raipur- 19.7 LPA IIM Udaipur- 19 Lakh IIM Udaipur- 20.3 LPA IIM Kashipur- 17.3 Lakh IIM Kashipur- 18.10 LPA IIM Shillong 22.71 Lakh 26.1 LPA XIMB 21.3 lakh 15.12 LPA IMT Ghaziabad 21.5 lakhs 16.56 LPA IIT Madras 10.9 lakhs 16.93 LPA IMI Delhi 22.25 LPA 17.20 LPA TAPMI  19.45 LPA 13.84 LPA Top recruiters at these institutes include Tata Steel, Cognizant, Capgemini, Accenture, Apollo Munich, Godrej, Emami, Nestle, Titan, Maruti Suzuki, PCBL, HDFC Bank, Mu Sigma, Larsen & Toubro, GMR, Tata Steel, Godrej & Boyce, and Vedanta and many more.  All of the mentioned institutes are good for MBA in Finance. However I would recommend IIT Madras as it has the lowest fees and a good average package.Read more
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Ques. Which one should I choose: MBA at IIT Kharagpur (operations) or IMT Ghaziabad (finance)?

● Top Answer By Akriti Banerjee on 06 Oct 23

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Ques. How good is the department of financial studies MBA (FM), Delhi University?

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Ans. You can consider XIME Bangalore as your first choice, then SIESCOM and NL Dalmia as your second and third choices, respectively. It is better not to consider NDIM or USB since they are bad at academics and placement support. XIME has a decent placement package, a good academic history, well-equipped classrooms, a resourceful atmosphere, and experienced scholars. So, take a wise decision, and all the best for your future.Read more
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Ques. What is the cutoff of NL Dalmia for a PGDM in finance?

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Ques. Which college is good to go to with options like Welingkar School, IBS Hyderabad, IFIM Bangalore and IMT Hyderabad, when my interest is in MBA Finance?

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Ques. How are the placements for Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Finance) at DIT University Dehradun?

● Top Answer By Nischal Sinhmaar on 21 May 24

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Ques. How is the course curriculum of Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Finance) in DIT University Dehradun?

● Top Answer By Priyanka on 24 Nov 24

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Ques. How are the placements for Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Finance) at Presidency College Bangalore?

● Top Answer By Anonymous on 03 Jan 25

Ans. From 3rd semester we will get opportunity for placement there are lot of companies which come for finance and marketing as of now we have got KPMG concentrix many more students should get 60% placement sir is good my plan is to get in to jobRead more
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Ques. How is the course curriculum of Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Finance) in Presidency College Bangalore?

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