

Narayana Business School Courses & Fees 2026: PG, Certificate Courses
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Narayana Business School Admission dates 2026
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
No, CAT is not compulsory to take admission in Narayana Business School MBA/PGDM programme. The college considers valid scores of MBA entrance exam such as: XAT/NMAT/CMAT fo rgiving admission. The college also conducts it's own entrance exam called NBSAT. Candidates can produce scores of any of these exams for taking admission in Narayana Business School.
Find below the factors of evaluation and weightage for the selection of candidates for MBA/ PGDM courses:
Elements | Weightage |
|---|---|
| NBSAT | 50% |
| Academic Background & Work Experience | 15% |
| Psychometric Profiling | 10% |
| Personal Interview | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Candidates can check below the accepted exams and minimum cutoff for admission in Narayana Business School:
Exam | Cutoff |
|---|---|
CAT | At least 75 percentile |
XAT | At least 70 percentile |
CMAT | At least 80 percentile |
NMAT | At least 180 |
NBSAT | Mandatory in case of score below cutoff in other exams |
Yes, aspirants with a cutoff percentile of 88% are eligible to get into Narayana Business School.
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Narayana Business School Ahmedabad has been ranked 4 (State Rank) and 3 (Best B-School - PGDM General) by the IIRF Ranking 2026. It is also ranked 3 in the Best Business School In Gujarat (Overall Govt. & Pvt.) by Educational Performance Statistics In India 2026 (FWA).
Candidates can check below the list of documents required at the time of admission at Narayana Business School:
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Graduation Marksheet
- Entrance exam scorecard
- Aadhaar Card
- Transfer Certificate
- Charcater Certificate
- Work Experience letter (if any)
- Passport-size Photo
Note: This is generic list. It can change.
Candidates wishing to take admission in Narayana Business School in the MBA or PGDM courses should have completed the eligibility. They have to fill the application form on the official website of college. Candidates also need to apply and appear for MBA entrance exams such as CAT/XAT/NMAT/CMAT/ NBSAT. Following this, they also have to clear the psychometric test and personal interview round.
Find below the factors of evaluation and weightage for the selection of candidates for MBA/ PGDM courses:
Elements | Weightage |
|---|---|
| NBSAT | 50% |
| Academic Background & Work Experience | 15% |
| Psychometric Profiling | 10% |
| Personal Interview | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
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Over the past few years, NBS has been ranked by Business Today rankings. Tabulated below is the ranking for MBA/ PGDM programme:
| Publisher | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Business Today | 109 |
Yes, Narayana Business School (NBS) offers a variety of scholarships. Check below NBS scholarships:
- Fee waivers are awarded based on entrance exam (above 80%ile up to above 95%ile), offering fee waiver from INR 1,00,000 up to INR 4,00,000.
- Financial aid up to INR 2,00,000 is available for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and Defence Wards.
- Scholarships are provided for achievements in sports, entrepreneurship, social impact initiatives, and for students coming from rural backgrounds.
NBS Ahmedabad placement wing provides the necessary placement training and assistance to the students. The top recruiters of Narayana Business School include PwC, TCS, EY, S&P Global, Airtel, Sony, Adani Group, etc.
For admission to MBA at NBS, candidates are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria to get shortlisted. Check below the eligibility and selection criteria for the MBA course:
| Course Name | Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA/PGDM | Eligibility: Graduate with 50% aggregate Selection Criteria: Applicants whose scores are above the exemption cut-offs (CAT ≥ 75, XAT ≥ 70, CMAT ≥ 80, NMAT ≥ 180) will have an option to skip appearing for NBSAT. |
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Answered 3 months ago
MBA entrance exams other than NBSAT accepted for MBA are CAT, XAT, CMAT and NMAT. Cut offs for these are:
- CAT < 75 percentile
- XAT < 70 percentile
- CMAT < 80 percentile
- NMAT < 180 score
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 months ago
Narayana Business School offers the below mentioned PGDM courses:
- PGDM in Quantitative Finance
- PGDM in Data Science & Business Analytics
- PGDM in Dual Specialisation
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 months ago
The college offers admission into their MBA course via various entrance exams. These exams are CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, and NBSAT exam. Admissions for MBA 2026 are currently open. Students can register on the college website by filling the application and paying the fees. The students must apply in ti
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 9 months ago
Narayana Business School CAT Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the MBA/PGDM course. The CAT Cutoff 2025 was 75 percentile for the students belonging to the General category under the All India quota. The CAT exam (Common Admission Test) was conducted by IIM Kozhikode. The CAT exam is I
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
Yes, Narayana Business School offers decent placements annually to its MBA courses. As per the latest report, the the highest and average packages offered during Narayana Business School MBA placements 2023 stood at INR 32 LPA and INR 8.4 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of the Narayana Busine
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