IFMR Krea University MBA Courses & Fees 2025: Admission Dates, Eligibility, Application Process, Placements

IFMR GSB admission process consists of multiple rounds. The admission process starts with the release of the application form, followed by qualifying for the other selection rounds. The step-wise details around the complete admission process for IFMR MBA admission 2024 are mentioned below:

Step 1: IFMR Chennai Application Process 2024

IFMR GSB admission application forms are available in online mode. Candidates willing to seek admission to MBA course can visit the official website of the institute to register themselves and pay the application fee to confirm their candidature. The step-by-step process to fill out the IFMR GSB application form for all the courses (except PhD) is given below:

Step 1.1: Visit the official website of IFMR Graduate School of Business (www.krea.edu.in). On its homepage, click on ‘Apply Now’. The registration page opens up.

Step 1.2: Register by addressing details, including name, email ID, mobile number, and address. Hit the ‘Register’ button once done.

Step 1.3: An email will be sent to verify the authenticity of the email ID. Click on the available link on the email to process for further steps. Also, create an alphanumeric password for creating a login credential.

Step 1.4: Fill out the application form by addressing other details, including academic qualifications, guardian details, address of communication, etc.

Step 1.5: Pay the IFMR MBA application fee of INR 1,500 online mode using a debit card/ credit card/ net banking to conclude the application process.\

List of required documents:

A scanned copy of the below-mentioned documents needs to be submitted along with the application form in online mode:

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheet
• UG mark sheets (if applicable)
• PG mark sheets (if applicable)
• Date of birth certificate
• Passport-size photograph
• Transfer certificate
• Character certificate

IFMR GSB offers three distinct scholarships to recognise the merit of scholar students and to help economically weaker students. Such students need to 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:

1. 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.
2. Merit-cum-Means scholarships: The institute offers this financial aid to needy students. 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 out of 5 at the end of the first year (inclusive of three trimesters) along 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 a scholarship with an amount up to INR 2 lakh.
3. 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 lakh while the next three rank holders are offered INR 1 lakh each.
4. T Thomas Scholarship for Business Leaders: IFMR GSB has been selected by Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) as one of the ‘Five Business Schools in India’ for the award of T Thomas Scholarship for Business Leaders to the second-year students of the outgoing batch. The scholarship amount is INR 1 lakh. The institute’s office shares the list of toppers at the end of the first year with HUL to decide the winner.

For a detailed IFMR Chennai MBA Scholarship, click here .