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.

1 Apr ' 26 - 25 May ' 26

MAT May 2026 Registration PBT

1 Apr ' 26 - 8 Jun ' 26

MAT May 2026 Registration CBT

Oct '26 - Nov '26

CMAT 2027 registration and application process

TENTATIVE

Jan '27

CMAT 2027 exam

TENTATIVE

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
3 Courses
1.91 L - 2.4 L
5.5 LPA
1.89 L - 2.5 L
4.3
1 Course
1.6 L
2.5
1.7 L - 2.6 L

MBA/PGDM Applications open till Apr 30, 2026. Apply Now

1 Course
3.15 L

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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The eligibility for PGDM at GIBS Business School is simple and flexible, which makes it a good choice for many students. You don't need a perfect academic record, and the college looks at your overall profile, so students with strong graduation marks like you have a good chance.

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Prasadsai

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Yes, fresh graduates can apply for an online MBA. They don't even need any work experience. It has many benefits such as flexibility and convienence. Many reputed institutes offer online MBA. Some of these are Amity University, Sharda University, DU and more.

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Chandeep Singh

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Yes, however 70 is only the minimum cutoff for being eligible to admissions at Jain Bangalore, for MBA admissions students must also go through other rounds of admissions such as:

  • Group Discussions
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Chikat Marchang

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Online MBA course offer flexibility to aspirants. It also provide plenty of placement opportunities. Their is no major difference between regular and an online MBA course. An online MBA will give better flexibility, where aspirants can do the course on their schedule.

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Chandeep Singh

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Answered 23 hours ago

Yes, candidates undergo internships during the MBA curriculum of UPES Dehradun. Candidates are only required to complete one internship for MBA between the second and third semester of the curriculum.

This internship will be part of final evaluation during the third semester of MBA at UPES Dehradun.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 23 hours ago

UPES Dehradun MBA fees is refunded upon cancellation of admission. However, candidates are offered refunds based on UGC norms and after the deduction of processing fees first.

Check the official website to learn more about the UPES Dehradun refund policy.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 23 hours ago

Total fees for MBA courses is different based on specialisations and course modes at UPES Dehradun. Generally, candidates can expect the total fees to be at or below INR 20.65 Lacs in 2026.

 

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Saurabh Khanduri

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There are many specializations in online MBA. The emerging ones are data science, supply chain, business analytics, and more. However, the best specialisation often depends on aspirant's career goals. There is no one fits to all specialization.

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Chandeep Singh

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Answered 23 hours ago

CSIBER offers MBA at PG level. The institute offers MBA for two years in full-time mode. Two specialisations are offered in CSIBER MBA programme. The specialisations are given below:

  • MBA in Business Analytics
  • MBA in Environment Management

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Top recruiters of MBA students have not been specifically credited by UPES Dehradun. However, UPES Dehradun credits Accentures, Adani, Royal Enfield, Reliance, Godrej and many more as its top recruiters. 

Thus, candidates can expect some of these recruiters to provide placements to MBA students of UP

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Saurabh Khanduri

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There is no mention of MBA admissions to candidates who are still in the final year of their UG level course at UPES Dehradun.

Generally, institutes with entrance based admissions allow such candidates to get admission on provisional basis. However, candidates are advised to contact the admission des

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Saurabh Khanduri

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To get admission in CSIBER MBA, students must appear for MH-CET conducted by Government of Maharashtra every year. Students must have a graduation degree with 50% to be eligible for admission. Students can apply online for admission in MBA.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Candidates will have to give following set of documents to complete UPES Dehradun MBA admission process:

  • Class 10th passing certificate and marksheet
  • Class 12th passing certificate and marksheet
  • UG level degree (Only for standalone MBA courses)
  • Transfer/ Migration certificate
  • ID and address proof
  • Uttrakha

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Saurabh Khanduri

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To get admission in CSIBER MBA, students must meet the eligibility. The eligibility is to have a graduation degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent (at least 45% in case of candidates of backward class categories and Persons With Disability belonging to Maharashtr

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Usually, last date to apply for UPES Dehradun MBA courses is scheduled on the same date as UPESMET registration deadline. In 2026, this date is scheduled on April 29th.

Thus, candidates can expect that last date to apply for MBA at UPES Dehradun is April 29th, 2026.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, UPES Dehradun MBA admissions are open for the academic year 2026. Candidates who have already appeared in national or state level entrance exam can apply by going to the website of the institute.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, candidates cannot get direct admissions in the UPES Dehradun MBA courses. Admissions to all BBA courses are based on entrance exam scores either obtained in UPESMET or national/state level MBA exams.

Unlike other courses, there is no mention of a possibility to secure direct admission into the MB

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Goel Group of Institutions scholarships can offer MBA students between INR 5,000 - INR 21,000 in financial assistance. Candidates who apply for CUET-PG can secure either INR 11,000 or INR 21,000 in scholarship.

Candidates who apply for scholarships from last qualifying exam can secure scholarships be

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Saurabh Khanduri

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MBA students who wish to apply for Goel Group of Institutions scholarships through CUET-PG scores will need to secure a rank of 5000 at best.

After 5,000, candidates will witness an increase of scholarship if they score either 2,100 or above in CUET-PG.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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According to the placement report released by Goel Group of Institutions, around 160 students got placed during the placement program.

These students got placements from top recruiters such as Amazon, Apollo, Lenskart, Maruti Suzuki and more. Since branch wise placement data is currently unavailable,

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Goel Group of Institutions MBA students were recorded earning an average package of INR 5.6 lakh. The institute has not revealed which recruiters offered this package or which MBA branch secured this package.

Thus, it is being assumed that this average package is applicable to all MBA courses.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, candidates can apply for MBA admissions at Goel Group of Institutions in offline mode. To apply in offline mode, candidates can either download the admission form from the official website or go to the campus to obtain one.

Then, candidates can fill this form, attach physical copies of documents

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Goel Group of Institutions MBA application process will require candidates to attach the copies of the following documents with their admission forms:

  • Class 10th and Class 12th passing certificate and marksheet
  • UG level passing degree
  • CUET-PG scorecard
  • ID and address proof
  • Passport-sized photographs
  • Trans

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Candidates wishing to take admission in MBA programme at ASMi Business School - Techno India University should have at least 50% in graduation with any stream. So, with 60% in graduation you are eligible to apply for admission. Candidates have to appear for MBA entrance exam such as CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA

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Raj Priya

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The total fees of Goel Group of Institutions MBA students will be different based on chosen accomodation, candidate's gender and facilities availed. Generally, candidates can expect the hostel fees to range from INR 1.5 Lacs to INR 2 Lacs for MBA students at Goel Group of Institutions.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Jamia Hamdard University offers online MBA course. Specialisations ofered in this course are marketing, finance, hr and more. Applications can be submitted via the online portal. For information on tuition fee, aspirants can contact the admissions department. 

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Chandeep Singh

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MBA fees at Goel Group of Institutions is INR 78,589 for the academic year 2026. In addition to this, candidates will also need to pay the hostel fees, registration fees, caution deposit, mess fees, examination fees and more.

Thus, total cost will vary betwen students of Goel Group of Institutions MB

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Last date to apply for MBA admissions at Goel Group of Institutions is scheduled on August 31st, 2026. Candidates who are interested in MBA course can apply right now through their CUET-PG result. Those candidates who failed to appear for CUET-PG will now need to wait for MBA admissions for next ye

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, Goel Group of Institutions MBA admissions are currently open for the academic year 2026. Candidates who wish to apply for MBA admissions can start doing so after receiving their UG level degree and CUET-PG result. CUET-PG result is usually revealed within the last week of March.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, candidates cannot get direct admissions into theMBA courses offered by Goel Group of Institutions. The institute requires candidates to appear in the CUET-PG first in order to qualify for MBA at Goel Group of Institutions.

Then, candidates will be chsen based on the score they got in the aforemen

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