Following are the basic criteria for the application:

Holding at least a bachelor’s degree/CA/CS/ICWA/CMA or equivalent in any discipline, with at least 50 percent marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA in the terminal degree, awarded by any of the recognized universities.

Working Professionals and Entrepreneurs with a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience, after completion of 3-year graduation, as on March 31, 2026. i.e., 10+2+3 years of education plus 3 years of full-time work experience OR Working Professionals and Entrepreneurs with a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience, after completion of 4-year graduation, as on March 31, 2026. i.e., 10+2+4 years of education plus 2 years of full-time work experience.

CAT/GMAT/GRE Score taken within the previous 5 years (GMAT Classic/Focus Edition exam scores and GRE exam scores are valid). The test dates shall be not prior to January 01, 2021. Alternatively, applicants can appear for Round-1 IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI scheduled to be held on December 14, 2025.

The students are selected through a rigorous admissions process that includes standardized test scores and personal interviews.

The candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Interview based on the standardized (or IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI) test scores. The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel of IIMA faculty members. The applicants will be selected based on criteria such as analytical ability, quality of work experience and education, and potential for professional success.

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Application fee for CAT/GMAT/GRE: Rs. 2000/-.

Application fee for IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI: Rs. 5000/-

*The Programme fee excludes the cost of travel and accommodation for the campus modules. The fee will be collected over the course of the programme as per pre-determined installment schedule.