Online MBA Admission 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Application & Entrance Exam

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 02:22 IST

Online MBA admission is currently underway for the academic year beginning 2025 in India. There has been an increase in the popularity of online MBA courses amongst professionals and recent graduates as it allows them to pursue this course along with their jobs. As the Online MBA degree has grown in popularity, several B-schools, including the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), have begun to offer it. Many of the courses available through the Online MBA curriculum do not lead to standard management degrees, but they are designed to give training comparable to that of a traditional degree.

The Online MBA education is a two-year online postgraduate education that covers administration, business management, finance, sales, marketing, and human resource management. Admission to the Online MBA programme is provided to students who have completed graduation from a recognised university. A number of colleges grant admission on the basis of scores obtained in MBA entrance exams such as the Common Admission Test (CAT), Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), Common Management Admission Test (CMAT), Management Aptitude Test (MAT), Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP), etc.

The fees of an Online MBA in comparatively less than a conventional MBA programme. The desirous candidates also have the option to pursue an Online MBA programme from a foreign university as it will add more value to their resume and expand their career scope. After completing the course, the graduates can find employment as HR Managers, Operations Managers, Business Analysts, Marketing Managers, Business Development Managers, SAP Consultants.

Online MBA Latest Updates:

  • The CAT 2025 registration is now open for admission to MBA/PGDM courses. The last date to register is Sep 13, 2025. Furthermore, the CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on Nov 30, 2025.

Online MBA Admission 2025: Application Status

Online MBA has gained popularity owing to the flexibility it offers to working professionals. Online MBA can be pursued from a number of management colleges in India. Students who meet the required eligibility criteria along with a valid score in entrance exams are eligible for admission. MBA programmes given by IIMs are worthwhile to pursue because they are valued by top organisations in India and around the world. MBA programmes are available at IIMs in both online and blended formats. 

Online MBA Admissions 2025 in IIMs

Some of India's most prestigious MBA colleges offer Online MBA programmes for employed individuals. Notably, the Online MBA programme is also being offered by some IIMs including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Shillong, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Rohtak, and IIM Raipur. The classes are delivered online, and candidates can attend them at approved classroom locations in their hometowns. The candidates may not be required to attend the center and working professionals with a minimum of three years of experience can apply for this course.

Check out the table below  to know the current application status at IIMs' for Online MBA.

IIM

Exams Accepted/Selection Criteria

Application Status

IIM Ahmedabad

CAT, GMAT, GRE, IAT + Personal Interview

Jan 01, 2025 to March 25, 2025

IIM Kozhikode

EMAT+ Personal Interview

Dec 30, 2024 to Feb 28, 2025

IIM Shillong

CAT, GMAT+ Personal Interview

Dec 01, 2024 to Jan 25, 2025

IIM Rohtak

CAT, GRE, GMAT, GATE + Personal Interview

Dec 21, 2024 to Jan 03, 2025 

IIM Raipur

CAT, GMAT + Personal Interview

Dec 15, 2024

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Online MBA Admissions 2025 in Top Government Colleges: Check Application Status

Even though the number of government colleges offering Online MBA is less, students can explore a few colleges for the same. The fees of government colleges are comparatively lesser than private MBA institutes. Hence, students can shortlist from among these colleges as well according to their interests and suitability.

The table below contains important information relating to the exams accepted by top government Online MBA colleges and their current application status.

Name of College

Exams Accepted

Application Status

Institute of Insurance and Risk Management, Hyderabad

CAT/MAT/XAT

Check admission details

Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Candidate must have passed in any degree from a recognised university

Check admission details

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi

CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT

Check admission details

Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, Delhi

IIFT Entrance Exam

Check admission details

Online MBA Admissions 2025 in Top Private Colleges: Check Application Status

Several private colleges are offering Online MBA courses to enhance the management skills of the students. Many institutes in India offer students cutting-edge education facilities in the Online MBA programme. Furthermore, these colleges have the faculty and infrastructure to provide students with the knowledge and experience required to earn an MBA online. The programme provides students with the information and abilities needed to manage critical business decisions.

Students can go through the table below to know the popular private colleges offering Online MBA, along with the exams they accept and application status.

Name of College

Exams accepted

Application Status

XLRI, Jamshedpur

XAT

Check admission details

Management Development Institute, Gurgaon

CAT/GMAT

Check admission details

Amity University, Noida

CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT/CMAT

Check admission details

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida CAT/XAT Check admission details

Manipal University, Jaipur

CAT, CMAT

Check admission details

Pune Institute of Business Management, Pune

CAT,CMAT

Check admission details

upGrad, Mumbai

CAT,CMAT

Check admission details

GRV Business Management Academy, Bangalore

MAT, XAT

Check admission details

Chitkara University Online, Chandigarh

Merit Based

Check admission details

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (Online Distance Learning), Chennai

CAT, MAT, XAT

Check admission details

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Table of contents
  • Popular Exams
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location
  • Popular Online MBA Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Online MBA Colleges in India
  • Popular Online MBA Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Online MBA. Students interested in pursuing a career on Online MBA, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

Aug '26

CAT 2026 application process

TENTATIVE

Nov '26

CAT 2026 admit card download

TENTATIVE

1 Apr ' 26 - 8 Jun ' 26

MAT May 2026 Registration CBT

11 Jun ' 26

MAT May 2026 CBT Admit Card

9 Jun ' 26

MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt Result

30 May ' 26

MAH MBA CET 2026 Result (First Attempt)

Jun '26

Karnataka PGCET admit card download (MBA/MCA)

TENTATIVE

14 Jun ' 26

Karnataka PGCET exam date (MBA/MCA)

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for Online MBA based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).

Popular Online MBA Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Online MBA Colleges in India. Learn more about these Online MBA colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
27.5 L

#1 NIRF

4 Courses
4 L - 14.4 L

#10 NIRF

1 Course
8.95 L

#9 NIRF

13.25 L

#15 NIRF

4.5 L

#17 NIRF

10 L

#20 NIRF

Popular Private Online MBA Colleges in India

2.25 L - 3.29 L
1.89 L - 2.5 L
4.3
3 Courses
1.91 L - 2.4 L
5.5 LPA
1 Course
1.6 L
2.5
11 Courses
1.91 L - 2.4 L
1.0
1.6 L - 1.9 L
4.0

Popular Online MBA Specializations

Following are the most popular Online MBA Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

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