
| Updated On - Aug 19, 2026
IFMR GSB has released the MBA 2027-29 admission schedule. Early Round registrations open on August 28 and close on November 30 2026 at ifmrgsbadmissions.krea.edu.in.

The Institute for Financial Management and Research Graduate School of Business (IFMR GSB) has released the Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2027-29 admission schedule on the official Krea University website at krea.edu.in. Early Round registrations will open on August 28, 2026 and close on November 30, 2026.
Interested candidates can submit their applications through the official admissions portal at ifmrgsbadmissions.krea.edu.in. The two-year full-time MBA is offered under the auspices of Krea University in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
IFMR GSB has structured the intake across four rounds. Applicants may apply in the Early Round, Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3. Interviews will be held offline in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore.
IFMR GSB MBA 2027-29 Important Dates
The complete round-wise schedule for the MBA 2027-29 batch is listed below.
| Admission Round | Registration Opens | Registration Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Early Round | August 28, 2026 | November 30, 2026 |
| Round 1 | December 1, 2026 | January 30, 2027 |
| Round 2 | February 1, 2027 | February 28, 2027 |
| Round 3 | March 1, 2027 | April 30, 2027 |
The institute has stated that it reserves the right to modify the schedule. Candidates should track the official website for any revisions.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Applicants must be born after January 1, 2000. They must have scored at least 60 percent in Class 10 and Class 12. A minimum of 60 percent aggregate in the undergraduate degree is also mandatory.
Final-year students of full-time degree programmes are also permitted to apply. Open and Distance Learning graduates are accepted as per UGC policy. Both freshers and candidates with work experience up to 36 months may apply.
Candidates must submit a valid score from at least one accepted entrance exam. The minimum score requirements are listed below.
| Entrance Exam | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| CAT (2025-2026) | 70 Percentile |
| XAT (2026-2027) | 70 Percentile |
| CMAT (2027) | 90 Percentile |
| NMAT (Oct 2026 to Feb 2027) | 210 Score |
| GMAT / GMAT Focus (2025-2027) | 525 Score |
| GRE (2025-2027) | 310 Score |
| GATE (2026-2027) | Qualified |
| IIT JAM (2026-2027) | Qualified |
Rank holders from the top 20 NIRF-ranked universities are exempt from the entrance exam requirement. They must submit valid documentation to claim the exemption.
How to Apply for IFMR GSB MBA 2027-29?
Candidates should follow the process below to submit the application form for the Early Round.
- Visit the official admissions portal at ifmrgsbadmissions.krea.edu.in.
- Register using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Log in and complete the application form with academic and personal details.
- Upload scanned copies of mark sheets and the valid entrance exam scorecard.
- Submit the form before the round deadline and save the confirmation.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for personal interviews at one of the five host cities. Final offers are made after the profile and interview assessment.
The Early Round runs for over three months. It gives candidates the widest application window across all four rounds. Earlier applicants are also assessed against a fuller seat pool.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit ifmrgsbadmissions.krea.edu.in and create an account.
- Check the eligibility criteria and confirm your entrance exam score meets the cutoff.
- Keep Class 10, Class 12, and degree mark sheets ready in scanned form.
- Upload a valid CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, or IIT JAM scorecard.
- Submit the completed application before November 30, 2026 for the Early Round.
Watch the official portal for interview date announcements and city-wise venue details for shortlisted candidates.
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