GITAM School of Business Hyderabad MBA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 Fee	INR 5,69,900
Year 2 Fee	INR 5,64,000
Total Fees (2 Years)	INR 11,33,900

Component

Amount (INR)

Year 1 Fee

INR 5,69,900

Year 2 Fee

INR 5,64,000

Total Fees (2 Years)

INR 11,33,900

GITAM School of Business MBA Admission 2027

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Registration Opens	August 3, 2026
NMAT 2026 Registration Opens	August 1, 2026 (Tentative)
CAT 2026 Registration Closes	September 15, 2026
NMAT 2026 Registration Closes	October 10, 2026 (Tentative)
CAT 2026 Exam	November 29, 2026
NMAT 2026 Exam Window	November 5 to December 19, 2026 (Tentative)
XAT 2027 Registration Closes	December 6, 2026
CAT 2026 Result	December 24, 2026 (Tentative)
XAT 2027 Exam	January 3, 2027

GITAM GBAT is an alternative to CAT/XAT for candidates without national exam scores.

Apply at apply.gitam.edu after entrance exam results are declared.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum 60% aggregate marks.

Valid score in CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, MAT, ATMA, or GITAM GBAT for the 2027 admission cycle.

Final-year students may apply provisionally and must submit results by August 2027 as per GITAM norms.

No specific work experience required for the full-time MBA program.

Admission Process

Apply online at apply.gitam.edu after exam registration with academic credentials and score details.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an extempore or written ability round at GITAM Hyderabad.

Attend the personal interview conducted by the GITAM School of Business admissions panel.

Receive admission offer based on entrance scores, academic merit, and interview performance.

Pay the first-year fee and confirm enrollment at GSB Hyderabad before the stipulated joining date.

✓ Opt for this if

Seeking an AMBA-accredited MBA in Hyderabad with merit scholarships.
Prefer an intensive trimester-based MBA format with industry projects.
Planning a management career in Telangana or South India.
Want to leverage GITAM’s corporate network and placement cell.

✗ Skip if

Targeting top-20 national B-schools such as IIMs or ISB.
Require on-campus hostel facility at GITAM School of Business.
Seek MBA with consistent average package above INR 15 LPA.
Prefer a semester-based traditional MBA program format.

GITAM School of Business MBA Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
GITAM Merit Scholarship	25% to 100% tuition fee waiver	Based on entrance exam percentile and academic merit
GITAM Need-Based Scholarship	Varies	Based on family income and financial need assessment
GITAM Sports Scholarship	Varies	National or state-level sports achievers
GITAM Loyalty Scholarship	Varies	Children of GITAM alumni or faculty members

MBA scholarships at GITAM are awarded on a first-come first-served basis for up to 30% of intake.

Apply for scholarships through apply.gitam.edu at the time of admission application.

GITAM School of Business MBA FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA at GITAM School of Business, Hyderabad?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year full-time MBA at GITAM School of Business, Hyderabad is INR 11,33,900, with Year 1 costing INR 5,69,900 and Year 2 costing INR 5,64,000. Merit scholarships offering 25% to 100% tuition fee waiver are available for eligible candidates based on entrance exam scores and academic performance.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted for MBA admission at GITAM Hyderabad?

Ans. GITAM School of Business, Hyderabad accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, MAT, and ATMA scores for MBA admission. Candidates without national exam scores can appear for GITAM GBAT, the institute’s own aptitude test. Shortlisted candidates must then appear for an extempore and personal interview round to receive an admission offer.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for MBA at GITAM School of Business?

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum 60% aggregate. A valid score in any accepted entrance exam (CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT/MAT/ATMA/GBAT) for the 2027 cycle is required. Final-year students may apply provisionally and must submit final results by August 2027 to confirm eligibility.

Ques. What scholarships are available for MBA students at GITAM Hyderabad?

Ans. GITAM School of Business offers merit-based scholarships of 25% to 100% tuition fee waiver based on entrance exam percentile. Need-based, sports, and loyalty scholarships are also available. Scholarship seats are limited to 30% of total intake and awarded on a first-come first-served basis. Applications are made at the time of admission through apply.gitam.edu.

Ques. Is the MBA at GITAM School of Business internationally accredited?

Ans. Yes, GITAM School of Business holds AMBA-BGA accreditation, which is a globally recognized quality standard for business education. GITAM University also holds NAAC A++ accreditation. These recognitions reflect the quality of faculty, curriculum, career outcomes, and student experience at the institution. The MBA degree is also recognized for international career opportunities.

Ques. What is the format and structure of the MBA program at GITAM Hyderabad?

Ans. The MBA at GITAM School of Business, Hyderabad is a 2-year full-time program structured in a trimester format across 6 terms. The curriculum includes core management subjects, live industry projects from Year 1, and a mandatory summer internship. A global immersion component provides international exposure. The intensive trimester format ensures faster coverage of the curriculum compared to semester-based programs.