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IFMR Krea University: Courses, Fees, Admission 2026, Placements, Rankings

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Estd. 1970

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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, IFMR Chennai ranks #99 under the category 'Management'.

IFMR admissions 2026 are open. Other latest updates are as follows:

Integrated MBA 2025 applications are closed for the regular round. Further, the KREA Aptitude Test 2025 will be held from Apr 7 to Apr 11, 2025.
The IPMAT 2026 application process for admission to the 5-year Integrated MBA programme is expected to begin in Feb 2026. Additionally, the IPMAT 2026 exam is scheduled for May 4, 2026.
The CMAT 2026 exam date for admission to MBA/PGDM/MMS courses is Jan 25, 2026, and the result can be expected in Feb 2026.
The CAT 2025 result for admission to MBA/PGDM courses will tentatively be announced by the third or fourth week of Dec 2025.
The NMAT 2025 retake registrations are open for admission to MBA/PGDM courses until Dec 16, 2025, for the academic session 2026-28. Also, the NMAT 2025 exam has started and will conclude on Dec 19, 2025.
For the MBA course, the round 1 application last date is Jan 15, 2026.

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IFMR Krea University Highlights 2026
IFMR Krea University Student Reviews
IFMR Krea University Popular Programmes 2026
IFMR Krea University Cutoff 2025
IFMR Krea University Admission Process and Important Dates 2026
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IFMR Krea University Highlights 2026

IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University was established in 1970. It is a private college and is located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. School of Business is one of the schools of Krea University. The institute has been accredited by the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) for 5 years since December 2017. The SAQS accreditation is awarded by the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), an international not-for-profit, SAARC-Recognized Body. IFMR Krea University is ranked 99 by the NIRF 2024 rankings under the ‘Management’ category.

IFMR Graduate Business School offers MBA, Executive MBA, PhD, and various certificate programmes. IFMR Krea University has also collaborated with a wide array of institutions to access their expertise in research, education, training, management development programmes, and consultancy to help students become successful leaders. The college has designed its curriculum to offer a mix of theory with simulated real-life exposure to shape business practices through inventive, sharp thinking and cutting-edge research.

During IFMR GSB MBA Placements 2025, the highest package offered to students was INR 21.32 LPA. Deloitte, PWC, Oracle, Infosys, KPMG, EY, JP Morgan Chase and Co, and Morgan Stanley were some of the top recruiters. The major highlights of IFMR Krea University are given below:

Particulars	IFMR Graduate School of Business Highlights 2026
Establishment year	1970
Ownership type	Private
Also known as	IFMR GSB
Location	Sri City, Andhra Pradesh
Approved by	South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS)
Affiliated to	Krea University
NIRF Ranking 2024	- 99 (Management)
Flagship course	MBA
Application mode	Online
Entrance exams accepted	CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE, NMAT
Scholarships offered	Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship, T.Thomas Scholarship For Business Leaders, Merit Scholarships, etc.
Official website	krea.edu.in/ifmrgsb/

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Q: Is IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University a good college/institute?

Yes, IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University is considered to be a good college as it is one of the schools of Krea University. IFMR Graduate School of Business was established in 1970 and is located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The college has been accredited by the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) for a period of five years since December 2017. Additionally, IFMR Krea University is ranked 99th by the NIRF 2024 rankings under the ‘Management Institutes’ category.

Q: Can I get into IFMR Graduate School of Business without CAT?

IFMR Graduate School of Business offers a large diversity of courses to students in Management field. IFMR Graduate School of Business admissions are held on the basis of entrance tests. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and appear for any of the prescribed entrance exams such as NMAT, XAT, APICET, CAT, CMAT, SAT India, IPMAT, etc. Students can visit the official website to learn more regarding the course-wise eligibility and specialisation details.

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Placements3.9

Infrastructure3.9

Faculty & Course4.2

Campus Life4

Value for Money3.9

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Companies like Deloitte, HSBC, Motilal Oswal, Bajaj Capital, NOVA, Reddy's Laboratories, Reliance, Impetus Wealth Management, Credit Suisse, Crisil, etc., offered internships to the students.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2020

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Placement committee is helpful and opportunities are also good.

Placements: Till now, few companies have visited the campus like Uber, Google, Microsoft, BNY, and Expedia and all of them have offered internships to 3rd year students. Approximately, with the same stipend is around 1 LPA and more companies are set to come because this was just the first month of the season, and long way to go ahead.

Infrastructure: There is a sports club which organizes sports competitions in which anyone can participate, and they don't need to be professionals.

Faculty: Faculty members are good, especially in Software, and they have a deep knowledge of the subjects they teach. They allow students to communicate and encourage them very firmly to participate in the class which we really like about them. Exams are relatively on the easier side but branches like Electrical, ECE, and Mechanical are on the tougher side because they are core subjects.

Other: We have an annual fest called Abhudaya, which is decent. We have other fests, including both inter and intra-college. There are DJ nights and festival celebrations like Diwali, Onam, Ganapati puja, etc. A lot of clubs and committees are there in which students can apply as per their interests. They get chances to perform and come out of their comfort zone.

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2024Read More

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2020

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Best facility providing MBA college.

Placements: The college placements are good but the packages are low. The average package offered is 2.5 Lacs and the highest is 11 Lacs. Accenture, Genpact, EXL, etc. hire many students. Accenture hires for test analyst profile, Genpact for business analyst, and EXL for consultant profile. Mostly Tech companies recruit students. 70% students got placed in our batch, but the internships are very low with most of them being unpaid and useless.

Infrastructure: The University infrastructure is modern having the latest technologies. The classrooms, benches, and library all are modern in design, the benches are colorful. Wi-Fi is available but it’s speed is less. Hostel facilities are provided in the college campus having a bed, a cupboard and a table for the students in sharing rooms. Washrooms are cleaned time to time. Both indoor and outdoor sports are played.

Faculty: The teachers are good but mostly English is used for teaching. There are 9 members for our branch of 50 students keeping an eye on each student. The teachers are funny, they crack jokes during the teaching so we do not feel bored in the lectures. The course curriculum mainly makes us an analyst in all analysis tools which are in the syllabus like advance excel, Tableau, power Bi, etc. The semester exams are for a total 100 marks, 70/30 is the pattern of the University. Exams difficulty level is medium.

Other: College campus and facilities are very good.

Reviewed on 19 May 2024Read More

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2025

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Worth every penny, placements offered can be better.

Placements: Right now, when I am writing this review, the placements are ongoing as this year's job market situation is not quite satisfactory. Many students are hustling for jobs, they are even trying off-campus placements. The highest package offered in my batch till now is 20 LPA. Companies like Deloitte, TCS, and many more top companies came for campus recruitment.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure here is awesome. Library is very peaceful and maintained. Wi-Fi is available. Classrooms and washrooms are also clean and well-maintained. Hostel facilities are also good. The quality of food offered in mess is also appreciable. Medical facilities are available.

Faculty: Teachers are qualified and helpful. The teaching quality here is worth every penny. Also, the course curriculum is relevant and it makes students industry-ready. The level of semester exams is moderate, one can pass it if he/she studies well. Overall, the education quality provided here is good.

Other: I always wanted to pursue MBA so I chose this course and I loved studying everything.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025Read More

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Integrated BBA+MBA - Batch of 2028

4.4

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Altogether, I would say that the college is amazing and offers a lot of opportunities.

Placements: Since we are the first batch of IFMR's integrated course, it cannot be calculated as to how many students were placed. As per the data of 2023, our highest package was 22. 90 LPA with an average package of 13.50 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Barclays, Deloitte, EY, Morgan, Stanley and Well fargo. All the students got internships. The top roles offered are that of global risk analysis, wealth management, and strategy consultant.

Infrastructure: There is Wi-Fi available across the campus. There are various labs and many good sized and well maintained classrooms in the college. There is also a huge library. We have ample of facilities available in our hostels and the quality of food is average, but there are many food joints within the campus which serve delicious food. There is a 24 hours health center within the college with an ambulance for emergencies. We have badminton courts, football ground, volleyball court, etc.

Faculty: All the teachers are well qualified and immensely helpful. They have an extreme level of knowledge and have amazing communication skills. The course is set with precision and it definitely makes the students industry ready. The exams are moderately difficult. The difficulty level varies from person to person but in my opinion, it is not very difficult.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2023

4.2

4Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

The best college of my life and career.

Placements: The placement offered by our college is so good, as in the last semester students are eligible for placement opportunity as many of the top-reputed companies in the world visited our college for placement, some of which are Infosys, Infotech, Cognizant, TCS, Amazon, etc. As there were 150+ companies visiting our college for placement activities, the students were getting a higher position in the reputed company with an average package of 9 lacs, with the highest going to 25 lacs per annum .

Infrastructure: The hostel facility of our college is so good, as we have a secure hostel campus where no one can enter or go out without the permission of hostel staff. The rooms of our hostel are also good, as every student has their own personal room. The room has decent facilities to live in, as we have a mess facility, and we also get healthy and hygienic food to eat.

Faculty: The course of MBA is so good as I obtained it because I am in the commerce field. Our college has the best teaching environment because of our teacher, who is so polite and humble. Also, if I talk about the qualifications of teachers, all the faculty are well experienced in there field, as some are Ph.D. holders. Also, at the end of every semester, we have our examination .

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2023Read More

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2020

4.2

5Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Very best faculty is provided by the college.

Placements: Bajaj, ICICI Bank, etc. companies come for the placement. The highest package is up to 10 lacs, and the average package is 2 lacs. 50% of students get jobs through placement. I also got placed in ICICI Bank but I did not like that, so I didn't join it.

Infrastructure: The hostel infrastructure is very nicely designed and the rooms are well maintained. The hostel rooms are equipped with good-quality beds, almirahs, and study tables. The hostel mess food is good and properly cooked. The hostel's security is very good and strict. The wardens are friendly and behave in a well-mannered way. The hostel has 24 hours of water and power supply. Hostel Fee: INR 35,000 per year.

Faculty: The course is really to the point and mostly they are all more concerned with practical exposure than theoretical knowledge. I chose finance as my core specialisation as I am from a CA background, and I really love to analyze data. Excel is my cup of tea, and I also love doing work in Excel and other Microsoft Office. Class size;-66 The course costs INR 1345000 per year.

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2023Read More

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IFMR Krea University Popular Programmes 2026

IFMR Graduate Business School is known for its MBA programme. The college offers a 2-year MBA programme with core courses in areas such as Economics, Data Science & Information Systems, Finance, Accounting & Quantitative Finance, and Marketing, among others. The unique MBA curriculum offered by IFMR Krea University is popular among students. The institute offers capstone courses, methodology, design thinking, communication and ethics.

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4.0(101)2 - 5 years#99 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹14.75 L - 15 L

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₹11.5 LPA

BBA

1 Course

4.4(1)5 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹14.75 L

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4.0

Ph.D.

1 Course2 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹12 K

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On Popular Programs

Q: Which branch is best in BBA at IFMR Chennai?

IFMR Graduate School of Business, Chennai offers a 2-year full-time BBA program with specializations in Finance, Marketing, Data Science, Operations, OB & HR.

However, the best branches offered by IFMR is Data Science, Operations, and Marketing.

The top recruiters of IFMR Chennai in 2023 included Barclays, Deloitte, Wells Fargo, EY, HSBC India, Morgan Stanley, NOMURA, TVS NEXT, Societe Generale, and Axis. The highest and average package offered during IFMR placements in 2023 stood at INR 22.90 LPA and INR, respectively.

IFMR Krea University Cutoff 2025

IFMR Andhra Pradesh cutoff 2025 has been released based on AP ICET entrance scores. The cutoff varied based on categories, quotas and gender. IFMR Graduate Business School accepts state and national-level exams such as NMAT, CAT, CMAT, and XAT. The institute also accepts the entrance test conducted by the KREA University, known as the Krea Aptitude Test, for admission to its specific courses. The minimum CAT percentile required for candidates to be eligible for admission to the MBA programme at IFMR Krea University was 80 percentile last year.

IFMR Graduate Business School releases its cut-off lists annually for the candidates seeking admission to the institute. Interested students are advised to visit the official college website and fill out the application form for the course(s) they wish to enroll in. Tabulated below is the IFMR GSB cut-off:

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - IFMR Krea University : APICET Closing Rank Cutoff (General-All India)

Section	2025
Overall	1626

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On Cutoffs

Q: What is the percentile of CMAT for IFMR admission?

All the CMAT qualifier seeking for admission to MBA course at IFMR Chennai must achieve an AIR upto 7200 in order to get admission. Candidates must submit their score card of previous academic scores and rank of entrance exams at the time of filling the application form. All the CMAT qualifiers have to perform well in the PI rounds as well to secure a seat at IFMR Chennai.

Q: What percentile is needed in CAT to get admission in IFMR?

The minimum CAT Score should be 75 Percentile to get a call from Next round, Application is open for MBA Batch. Moreover, other entrance exams accepted by IFMR Chennai include XAT, GMAT, CMAT, NMAT, etc. Interested candidates can apply through official website.

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IFMR Krea University Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

The mode of IFMR Krea University admission is online. Admission to its courses is entrance-based. The college offers various programmes like Integrated BBA+MBA, MBA, certificate, and PhD to its students. Some of the popular entrance exam accepted at the university are CAT, XAT, NMAT, and CMAT. The institute also accepts GRE and GMAT exams for its MBA programme.

The college accepts KREA Aptitude Test, conducted by the KREA University, for admission to its Integrated BBA+MBA programme. IPMAT and SAT scores are also accepted for admission to the integrated programme. Candidates can fill the online application for the respective courses on the official website of the institute. Detailed information regarding the IFMR Krea University admission process is given below:

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

2 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
10+2 with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: NMAT, XAT, APICET, CAT, SAT India, IPMAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
28 Oct '25 - 16 Dec '25	NMAT 2025 Admit Card IssuanceOngoing
5 Nov '25 - 19 Dec '25	NMAT 2025 Exam Window Ongoing
20 Dec '25	XAT 2026 admit card download starts

BBA Admissions 2026

1 Course5 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IPMAT, SAT India

Important dates

Dates	Events
Feb '26	IPMAT 2026 Application Form ReleaseTentative
27 Feb '26	Last date to apply for March Attempt
14 Mar '26	SAT India exam (March attempt)

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: Is admission open for MBA at IFMR Chennai?

IFMR Chennai admission has been closed for MBA course. The admission process is conducted in four rounds. The institute releases complete schedule of the admission process for all four rounds on its official website. The application window usually opens in Oct. The admission process generally wraps up in the month of June. The classes are likely to begin in the first week of July. Candidates can visit the official website to get the latest dates around all-four rounds for the following events:

Application End Date
Interview Registation Date
Interview Date

Q: How can I get admission at IFMR Chennai?

IFMR Chennai offers admission to candidates based on their entrance exam scores. Candidates need to have a valid score in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ NMAT for MBA. Further, aspirants are also called for an online interview. Candidates willing to seek Executive MBA admission at IFMR GSB, need to appear for a written test carried out by IFMR GSB faculty, followed by a PI round at L&T Construction's offices all over India. For integrated and PhD courses, aspirants have to qualify for any one of the entrance exam such as IPMAT, SAT, Krea Aptitude Test and CAT, CMAT, GATE, etc., respectively.

Q: Can I get admission at IFMR Chennai with 75% in Class 12?

IFMR Chennai offers Integrated MBA programme at the UG level. Aspirants who have completed Class 12 can apply for UG programmes. The minimum aggregate required for Integrated MBA is 60%. Hence, aspirants with 75% in Class 12 can get admission provided they also meet the subject and selection requirements.

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IFMR Krea University Placements 2024

IFMR has concluded the placements for its MBA programme for the year 2025. The highest package offered during the IFMR MBA placements 2025 was INR 21.32 LPA. The top recruiters that were part of the 2025 drive were- HSBC, Deloitte, PWC, KPMG, EY and many more. During the IFMR MBA placements 2025, 95% of the MBA students got placed in top BFSI, Consulting and IT Firms, etc.

The key highlights of IFMR placements for the Class of 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 21.74 LPA	INR 21.32 LPA
Average package	INR 13.04 LPA	INR 12.04 LPA
Median package	INR 13.06 LPA	INR 11.5 LPA
Placement rate	nearly 100%	95%
Total recruiters	70	65
New recruiters	12	19
PPOs offered	23	40

Course	Median Salary
MBA/PGDM	₹11.5 LPA

Top Recruiters

Federal Bank

HDFC Bank

HSBC

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Marico

Morgan Stanley

Reserve Bank of India

RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)

REC

Reuters

StandardChartered

Accenture

Bajaj Finserv

Cognizant

The World Bank

Deloitte

Wells Fargo

JP Morgan Chase

Wipro

IDFC

Societe Generale

HCL

Samunnati

ICICI

CRISIL

Infosys

Ernst & Young

Credit Suisse

Bank of America

pwc

KPMG

Philips India

Genpact

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Commonly asked questions
On Placements

Q: How many recruiters participated at IFMR Chennai placements?

Institute for Financial Management and Research had 65 recruiters that were part of the 2024 placements. Earlier in 2023. The total number of recruiters participated during IFMR Chennai placements between 2023 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Total recruiters	55	70	65

Q: What is the recent record of placement at IFMR? What percentage of students got placed actually? What is the status of summer internships?

As per the latest report, 95% of the MBA batch 2023-25 was placed. The highest and average package offered during IFMR placements in 2025 were INR 21.32 LPA and INR 12.04 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of IFMR placements for the Class of 2023 to 2025 are given below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 22.90 LPA	INR 21.74 LPA	INR 21.32 LPA
Average package	INR 13.50 LPA	INR 13.04 LPA	INR 12.04 LPA
Median package	INR 11.09 LPA	INR 13.06 LPA	INR 11.5 LPA
Placement rate	100%	nearly 100%	95%
Total recruiters	55	70	65
New recruiters	14	12	19
PPOs offered	30	23	40

Q: What is the average package of IFMR Chennai?

The IFMR average package offered during the 2025 placements was INR 12.04 LPA. The IFMR average package offered to the top 10%, 25%, and 50% of students during IFMR placements 2024 and 2025 is given below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Average package (overall)	INR 13.04 LPA	INR 12.04 LPA
Top 10% average package	INR 18.93 LPA	INR 17.05 LPA
Top 25% average package	INR 16.40 LPA	INR 15.77 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 14.86 LPA	INR 14.16 LPA

The IFMR Chennai average packages offered during IFMR placements between 2023 to 2025 are given below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Average package	INR 13.5 LPA	INR 13.04 LPA	INR 12.04 LPA

IFMR Krea University Rankings 2024

The South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) was accredited by IFMR Graduate Business School in 2017 for a period of 5 years. SAQS is a globally benchmarked system for mentoring, quality improvement, quality assurance, and accreditation. Furthermore, Outlook ranked IFMR Krea University 17th in the MBA (private) category in 2017.

The NIRF rankings of IFMR GSB in the ‘Management Institute category for the past three years are listed below.

Ranking Body	Category	Rank
NIRF 2024	Management	99
NIRF 2023	Management	74
Outlook 2017	MBA (Private)	17

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Publisher	2024
NIRF	99

3rd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Andhra Pradesh in 2024->

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the rank of IFMR Chennai for MBA course?

IFMR Chennai is ranked under the list of top 100 colleges in India by NIRF for MBA courses. Candidates can consider the ranking factor to choose the best institute to pursue Management course. A two consecutive year ranking comparison for IFMR Chennai MBA course is tabulated below:

Ranking Body	2022	2023
NIRF	60	74

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IFMR Krea University Courses and Fees 2026

IFMR GSB offers various UG, PG, certificate, and PhD courses in the field of Business and Management Studies, including Integrated BBA+MBA, MBA, and PhD programmes. In addition to this, the college also offers comprehensive courses for executives and working professionals, including Executive MBA, Management Development, and Certificate programmes in several specialisations. Some of the most popular specialisations are given below:

The following table showcases a list of IFMR GSB courses along with their eligibility criteria and total tuition fee:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(2 courses)	14.8 L - 15 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 60 % Graduation : 60 % Exams : NMAT XAT+4 More
BBA(1 course)	14.8 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 60 % Exams : IPMAT SAT India
Ph.D.(1 course)	12 KGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 % Exams : XAT CAT+2 More

Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the MBA course at IFMR Chennai?

Candidates must complete their graduation in any stream from a recognised institute/ university with minimum 60% aggregate to apply for MBA at IFMR Chennai. Further, candidates must have been born after 01 January, 1997 as per the minimum age requirement. Candidates in the final year of the undergraduate degree can also apply for the course. Also, students from ODL (Open and Distance Learning) institutions are also eligible to apply as per the UGC policy and notification.

Q: How many students can do BBA at IFMR Chennai?

The IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) at Krea University in Chennai offers a BBA programme with an intake of 60 seats for the 2024 admissions. Students must complete the entire admission procedure to secure BBA seats.

The BBA programme was commenced on 10th July 2024, and the classes begin on 16th July 2024. The admission is based on the Krea Aptitude Test, and the entry requirements include a minimum of 60% in 10th and 12th grades. Candidates must have passed Class 10 and Class 12 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. Candidates must have test scores from the IPMAT, SAT, or Krea Aptitude Test. The test scores should be taken within the calendar year 2024 or 2023.

Q: When will CAT 2024 exam be conducted?

The CAT exam is always conducted on the last Sunday of November every year so the CAT 2024 exam will be conducted on November 24, 2024. Official announcement of the CAT 2024 exam date will be made by the convening IIM on July 30, 2024. The announcement will be made at the iimcat.ac.in website as well as in all the national dailies across India. We at Shiksha have also notify the aspirants through our communication channels. Registrations cum application process for CAT 2024 will begin from the first week of August and end in the third week of September 2024.

Check below CAT exam dates for last five years:

CAT 2023: November 26
CAT 2022: November 27
CAT 2021: November 28
CAT 2020: November 29
CAT 2019: November 24

IFMR Krea University Scholarships 2026

IFMR GSB offers four distinct scholarships to recognise the merit of scholar students and to assist economically weaker students. Eligible students must submit the filled-in scholarship application form obtained from the institute’s office along with all supporting documents within 15 days from the announcement of the respective year's CGPA. The details regarding these scholarships are listed below:

CFA – CMA – IFMR GSB University Affiliation Program Partnership

Under the CFA UAP Programme, in each fiscal year, IFMR GSB is authorised to nominate eligible students for a set number of scholarships given by the CFA institute to take the coveted CFA Programme while pursuing their MBA at IFMR GSB, Krea University.

Merit-cum-Means Scholarships

The institute offers this scholarship to students who require financial assistance. The objective of the scholarship is to ensure that a meritorious student is not deprived of education for financial reasons. The scholarship is offered to those students who have a minimum CGPA of 3.33 (equivalent to a ‘B+’ grade average) at the end of term 3 with an annual family income of less than INR 10 lakh. The top 10 percent of the total students in a batch who meet the above eligibility criteria are considered for the award of scholarships with an amount up to INR 2 lakh.

Merit Scholarships

Based on the CGPA at the end of the second year, merit scholarships are awarded to recognise the hard work of scholar students. The first rank holder is awarded a scholarship of INR 2 LPA while the next three rank holders are offered INR 1 lakh each.

T. Thomas Scholarship For Business Leaders

Hindustan Unilever Limited has selected the college for this scholarship. It is awarded to the second-year MBA student on the basis of their academic performance in the term 3. The scholarship amount is around INR 1 lakh.

Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: What is the criteria for merit-cum-means scholarship at IFMR Chennai?

IFMR GSB offers Merit-cum-Means scholarships to provide financial aid to students. Under this, students get a scholarship amount of INR 2 Lacs per student. Those who meet the below criteria get the scholarship:

Minimum CGPA of 3.33 at the end of term 3
Family annual combined income for the financial year should be less than INR 10 lakh

Q: Does IFMR Chennai provide scholarships?

IFMR Chennai provides various merit and need-based scholarships. These scholarships include Merit-cum-Means Scholarships, Merit Scholarships, etc. The students who fulfil the eligibility criteria are awarded a scholarship amount of up to INR 2 lakh. Also, the institute is authorised to nominate eligible students for a set number of scholarships given by the CFA institute to take the coveted CFA Programme while pursuing their MBA at IFMR GSB, Krea University.

Given below are main categories under which the IFMR Chennai provides scholarships:

Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship
Merit Scholarship
T. Thomas Scholarship For Business Leaders
CFA – CMA – IFMR GSB University Affiliation Program Partnership

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IFMR Krea University Popular Courses

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IFMR Krea University	₹ 11.5 LPA	₹ 14.75 L - 15 L	#99 NIRF, 2024
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IFMR Krea University Application Process 2026

IFMR GSB application forms are available in online mode. Students can check the step-wise application process below:

Visit the website and Click ‘Apply Now’.
Register yourself with personal details.
Check the email for verification.
Fill the form carefully.
Pay the application fee of Rs 1,500 in online mode using debit card/ credit card/ net banking.

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IFMR Krea University Infrastructure

IFMR GSB is spread across a 40-acre fully residential green campus that offers a conducive environment for the students to learn and grow. The campus facilities include spacious classrooms, sports grounds, separate hostels for boys and girls, auditoriums, seminar halls, etc. The library of the college includes a rich collection of over 30,000 books on various aspects of Management, Social Sciences, Literature, and more. In addition to this, summer internships are an integral part of management education at IFMR GSB. The institute organises summer internships, guest lectures, practical consultancy projects, and year-round management development programmes.

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Q: What is the duration of BBA course at IFMR Chennai?

BBA at IFMR Chennai is offerd as an integrated course with MBA. The programme last for five years with ten semesters, However, candidates can puruse the exit options offered by the college.

Exit after three years with the BBA degree
Exit after four years with a BBA Honours degree
On completion of five years, get an Integrated MBA degree

Q: How are the campus facilities at IFMR Chennai?

Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) offers modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The college is spread over an area of 40-acre fully residential green campus. Some of the facilities provided by the college include spacious classrooms, sports ground, separate hostels for boys and girls, auditorium and seminar halls, etc. Moreover, the library of the institute includes a rich collection of over 30,000 books on various aspects of Management, Social Sciences, Literature and more.

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IFMR Krea University Faculty

IFMR Krea University faculty members are highly qualified in their respective fields. Check the IFMR GSB faculty details in the table provided below:

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Dr Debasish Mishra	BTech (Mechanical Engineering), PhD
Dr Ankit Singhal	BA, MSc, PhD
Dr Ankur Paliwal	MBA, PhD
Dr Jayaram R	Management Account (CIMA UK), PhD

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IFMR Krea University FAQs

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Q: Is IFMR Graduate School of Business private or government?

IFMR Graduate School of Business is a private college and is one of the schools of Krea University. It is located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh and was established in 1970. IFMR Krea University has also collaborated with a wide array of institutions to access their expertise in research, education, training, management development programmes, and consultancy to help students become successful leaders. Further, IFMR Krea University is ranked 99 by the NIRF 2024 rankings under the ‘Management’ category.

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What is the IFMR Chennai cutoff 2025 for Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025?

Answered a week ago

IFMR Chennai APICET cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the MBA course, wherein the qualifying cutoff rank was 1626 for IFMR Chennai (KREA University). IFMR Chennai accepts various exams, like APICET, CAT, XAT for admission to the MBA programme.

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Are admissions open at IFMR Chennai?

Answered 3 months ago

IFMR Chennai admissions are currently open. Candidates can fill out the application form online on the institute's website. Aspirants have to pay INR 1,500 as the application fee. The institute offers admission to aspirants based on their entrance exam scores. Aspirants also have to pass interview r

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Which college should I choose between ifmr and sda bocconi asian center?

Answered 9 months ago

IFMR Graduate school of Business is head of sda bocconi asian center in terms of ROI, better average and profile offered. Application is closing Soon, Apply online.

Suprakash Mishra

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What are the chances of the conversion of waitlist no 77 for admission at IFMR Chennai?

Answered 11 months ago

The chances of waitlist number 77 converting for admission at IFMR Chennai depend on various factors like available seats, acceptance rates, and waitlist movement. While there's no definite answer, staying positive, staying in touch with the admissions office, and being prepared to accept an offer c

VISHAL GUPTA

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My initial waitlist number was 20, then it became 32. What are the chances for waitlist number 32 getting admission at IFMR?

Answered 11 months ago

Chances of getting admission with a waitlist number of 32 at IFMR are pretty much dependent on the number of selected candidates who either don't take admission or don't pay fees. In general, waitlist movement keeps changing from year to year depending on the above parameters and cannot be foreseen.

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