Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi, offers a full-time 2-year MBA through its University School of Management Studies with six specialisations, including Analytics, Financial Analysis, Disaster Management, and Fire and Safety Management. Total annual fees are 2.29 lakhs, and admission is through CAT, CMAT, IPU CET, or CUET MBA with centralised online counselling.
📋 Admission Status: Applications for GGSIPU MBA 2026 are closed. Regular counselling was conducted up to Round 3 on 3 August 2026, followed by spot-round counselling for eligible non-admitted candidates.
Key Points
- USMS is the direct constituent school of GGSIPU offering MBA on the main Dwarka campus, distinct from affiliated colleges.
- The MBA programme allocates 85% of seats to Delhi NCT domicile candidates and 15% to candidates from outside Delhi.
- Merit is weighted as 70% qualifying exam marks plus entrance score and 30% personal interview.
- ICAI, ICWAI, and ICSI Final Examination qualifications are accepted instead of a bachelor's degree for eligibility.
GGSIPU MBA Fees 2026
GGSIPU offers six MBA programs. The mainstream MBA and its Analytics and Financial Analysis variants carry the same fee. Disaster Management, Fire and Safety Management, and Executive MBA are priced significantly lower. The fee structure below is for MBA, MBA (Analytics), and MBA (Financial Analysis):
| Fee Component |
2026-27 |
2027-28 |
| Tuition Fee |
INR 1.94 Lakh |
INR 2.13 Lakh |
| University Charges |
INR 20,000 |
INR 20,000 |
| Alumni Contribution |
INR 2,000 |
— |
| Examination Fee |
INR 3,000 |
INR 3,000 |
| Innovation & Incubation Fee |
INR 500 |
INR 500 |
| Development & Infrastructural Charges |
INR 10,000 |
INR 10,000 |
| Total |
INR 2.29 Lakh |
INR 2.50Lakh |
- 2-Year Total: INR 4.75 Lakhs
GGSIPU MBA Admission 2026
The table below highlights the key dates for the GGSIPU MBA admission process 2026, from the opening of applications to the completion of the three regular counselling rounds.
| Event |
Date |
| Application window opened |
2 February 2026 |
| Application window closed |
31 March 2026 |
| IPU CET MBA 2026 conducted |
9 May 2026 |
| IPU CET MBA 2026 result declared |
17 May 2026 |
| Counselling registration |
2 June to 8 June 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment |
10 July 2026 |
| Round 2 seat allotment |
24 July 2026 |
| Round 3 seat allotment |
3 August 2026 |
GGSIPU MBA Eligibility & Admission Criteria 2026
The eligibility and admission requirements vary slightly across GGSIPU's MBA programs, with some programs having additional academic or work-experience requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
- Admission to GGSIPU MBA programs requires a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Specific programs may have additional requirements, such as relevant work experience or particular subjects studied at graduation level.
Admission Criteria
- Admission is based on CAT 2025, followed by CMAT 2026, CUET, and GGSIPU CET 2026, subject to seat availability.
- MBA (Disaster Management) and MBA (Fire & Industrial Safety) follow a merit-based admission process, considering qualifying-examination marks and relevant work experience. MBA (Disaster Management) also includes a Personal Interview.
Program-specific requirements:
- MBA (Financial Analysis): Mathematics/Statistics/Economics/Operations Research at graduation level.
- MBA (Disaster Management): Minimum 1 year of professional experience.
- MBA (Fire & Industrial Safety): Relevant degree in safety/fire-related fields, or any Bachelor's/Postgraduate degree with 2 years of relevant work experience.
GGSIPU MBA Reservation 2026
GGSIPU follows a region-wise reservation system for its University Schools of Studies, Government institutions and affiliated self-financing institutes. For University Schools such as USMS, 85% of the sanctioned intake is allocated to Delhi Region candidates and 15% to Outside Delhi Region candidates.
| Category |
Delhi Region |
Outside Delhi Region |
| Delhi/Outside Delhi share |
85% |
15% |
| SC |
15% |
15% |
| ST |
7.5% |
7.5% |
| Defence |
5% |
5% |
| PwD |
5% |
5% |
| EWS |
10% |
10% |
✓ Opt for this if
- You are a Delhi NCT domicile seeking a government university MBA at low cost.
- You want a niche specialisation in Disaster Management or Fire and Safety.
- Your CAT or CMAT score is moderate but competitive for a government university.
- You plan to work in Delhi NCR where the GGSIPU brand carries solid recognition.
- You prefer a counselling-based admission with no private capitation fees.
✗ Skip if
- You need a median salary above INR 10 LPA from campus placements.
- You are targeting consulting or investment banking roles at firms that recruit only from top IIMs.
- You are from outside Delhi and the 15% outside-Delhi quota limits your chances.
- You need a nationally recognised brand for pan-India career mobility.
GGSIPU MBA Placement
Placement data for the USMS 2024 batch, as reported in NIRF 2025, shows that 187 out of 205 eligible students were placed, with a median salary of INR 6.50 LPA.
| Placement Parameter |
Figure |
| Students Eligible |
205 |
| Students Placed |
187 |
| Placement Rate |
91.2% |
| Median Salary |
INR 6.50 LPA |
GGSIPU MBA Scholarships 2026
Several scholarship schemes are available to GGSIPU MBA students based on economic need, category, and academic performance.
| Scholarship |
Amount |
Eligibility |
| EWS Scheme (GGSIPU) |
Up to INR 50,000 |
National Food Security Card holders with family income up to INR 2.5 LPA |
| Hana Nanum Foundation Scholarship |
Variable |
Financially deprived, differently-abled, or high-performing students |
| DLF Scholarship |
INR 40,000 per year |
First-year students with family income up to INR 3 LPA |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Central Govt) |
As per GoI norms |
SC/ST/OBC students as per Government of India criteria |
- No MBA-specific scholarship was confirmed in official GGSIPU sources.
- Verify eligibility and deadlines with the university before applying.
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