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Any eligible candidate who applies to Sri Balaji Society for a MBA program goes through

• CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT or MH-CET. MAT
• A Group Discussion,
• Personal Interview; and
• Written test of English

Based on the cumulative score from these, the merit list is prepared and admissions are granted.

Candidates who qualify on the basis of IBSAT/ GMAT®/ CAT/ NMAT by GMACTM will be called for Selection process in February/March 2024. The final selection is based on performance in Group Discussion, Personal Interview and the past academic record.

A candidate desirous of admission to MBA program should: 

• Be a graduate from a UGC recognized University with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category).
• Students currently in the final year of their graduation and confident of securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks may also apply for the MBA courses. The admission committee may give more weightage to higher marks in graduation.
• It is imperative that the candidate should have taken at least one exam out of CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/MAH-CET/ATMA. MAT exams held after Aug/Sept 2025 to May 2026 will be considered for admission to the academic year 2026-28. We believe that true talent cannot be judged based on the score granted by any entrance exam. Hence, we do not have a cut-off score below which if the candidate scores cannot apply to the program.
• If an applicant lacks an Entrance Examination Score, has not taken the Entrance examination, or wishes to enhance the scores mentioned above, they may choose to participate in the Sri Balaji Entrance and Screening Test (SBEST)

• Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks with medium of instruction as English.
• All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis)
• Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/
  IELTS score by May 31, 2026.
• Applicants in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their
  graduation requirements (including practical examinations / viva / assignments) before May 31, 2026.
• The admission will remain provisional until they produce marks sheets and degree certificates establishing their
  eligibility. The last date for submission of proof of graduation is November 01, 2026.
• Eligibility criteria will be checked from August, 2026 onwards. Hence, the onus of ensuring that they satisfy the
  eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates.