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All Indian candidates can appear for XAT 2026. However NRI, PIO, OCI and foreign candidates may apply either through GMAT score or XAT.

It is mandatory to submit the official scorecard or the test-taker copy (if official scorecard has not yet been received) along with the application. 

• Please note that the IIMB PGP code for GMAT is Q9H-KK-49 and for GRE is 1675. Use these codes to have your score sent directly to IIMB. Your official score report from Pearson / GMAC (for GMAT) or ETS (for GRE) will be used for verification using the above codes. This process is mandatory. 

• Note: Online GMAT/GRE score (exam taken at home) will not be accepted for PGP 2026-28.

Candidates must hold a recognized bachelor's degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline with at least 3 years of managerial/supervisory experience by March 31, 2026. Executive PGDM (General) Programme candidate may choose to apply through XAT 2026, GMAT or GRE score (taken during January 01, 2022 to December 31, 2025)

International applicants are those holding foreign passports (including those of Indian origin). Overseas applicants are those holding Indian passports, but who are not physically present in India on the date of CAT 2025. 

Such applicants must also have resided abroad for at least 18 months in the preceding three years (January 2023 to December 2025). Apart from satisfying the above eligibility, canidates must have the following: •

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (from at least a three year programme) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from a recognized university/institute. • A valid GMAT or GRE score - the GMAT or GRE score should be valid as on the date of applicati