SMS Varanasi Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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18 Nov, 2025 CMAT 2026 Registration is ongoing for admission to the MBA/PGDM programs. The last date to register @cmat.nta.nic.in has been extended to Nov 24, 2025 (upto 11:50 PM). For more details, check here.

13 Nov, 2025 CAT 2025 Admit Card has been released on Nov 12, 2025. Candidates can download it from the official website, iimcat.ac.inCAT 2025 Exam will be held on November 30, 2025 (Sunday) for MBA/ PGDM admission. For more details, check here.

10 Nov, 2025 XAT 2026 registration is ongoing for MBA/PGDM admission. Aspirants can apply online till Dec 5, 2025, @xatonline.in. Further, XAT 2026 will be held on Jan 4, 2026, from 2 PM to 5 PM. For more details, check here.

07 Nov, 2025 MAT December 2025 Registrations have started for MBA admission. Aspirants can register @mat.aima.in till Dec 7, 2025, for PBT Mode, and till Dec 15, 2025, for CBT Mode. MAT 2025 (Dec Session) will be held on Dec 13, 2025 (PBT) and on Dec 21, 2025 (CBT). For more details, check here.

SMS Varanasi, offers admission to various UG & PG programs. The application form of the institute can be filled out in online mode from their website. MBA is the flagship program offered at SMS Varanasi. For admission to the MBA program, candidates must have a Graduate degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks, and also need to appear for CUET/CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT or SMS online test score, followed by a Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI).

These tests happen on different dates - The CAT exam date is Nov 30, 2025. The application fee for the CAT exam is INR 2600 for general category. After the CAT Exam, Students need to register separately on the SMS Varanasi, official website, while XAT 2025 is set for January.

SMS Varanasi, also offers a BBA as its most popular Programme at UG level. For admission to the BBA program, candidates need to appear for the CUET exam. To be eligible for admission to the BBA program, candidates must pass 10th & 12th in relevant subjects from a recognised board with 45% marks in aggregate (40% for SC/ST).The application process involves signing up, completing forms, adding documents, and paying fees. Shortlisted students get invited to group discussions and personal interviews. The application fees for UG and PG programs at SMS Varanasi are INR 500 and INR 1000 respectively.

SMS Varanasi Important Dates 2026

The table below shows the Important admission dates for SMS Varanasi.

Events Dates
CAT Exam Date Nov 30, 2025
XAT Registration Timeline Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025
XAT Admit Card Availability Dec 20, 2025
XAT Exam Date Jan 04, 2026
XAT Result Jan 15, 2026
XAT Registration PBT Timeline Dec 7, 2025
XAT Registration CBT Timeline Dec 15, 2025
CMAT Registration Timeline Oct 17, 2025 - Nov 17, 2025
CMAT Form Correction Nov 20, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025

SMS Varanasi MBA Admission 2026

SMS Varanasi offers a 2-year full-time MBA program approved by AICTE. To be eligible for the MBA program, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern) with a minimum of 50% marks(45% for SC/ST) in any discipline from a recognized university or institution approved by AICTE or UGC. Final-year students awaiting results are also eligible to apply. The application process is conducted online through the official website of SMS Varanasi.

Selection is based on the candidate's performance in national-level entrance exams such as CUET/CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT or SMS online test score. Shortlisted candidates are further evaluated through a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) process. Below is the table showing the eligibility and selection criteria for the MBA program:

Course Specialization Eligibility Selection Process
MBA Marketing Management Graduate degree in any discipline with at least 50 % marks(45% for SC/ST) CUET/CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT or SMS online test+ GD + PI
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
Business Analytics

SMS Varanasi Cutoff

The College offers admission to its courses through different National Level entrance examinations. For admission to the MBA program, students need to appear for the CUET/CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT or SMS online test. Students can take admission in MBA programs at SMS Varanasi based on UPTAC score. However, as per SMS Varanasi Cutoff 2025, the overall cutoff rank for MBA UPTAC is given below:

Courses Round 1
(Closing rank)
Round 2
(Closing rank)
Round 3
(Closing rank)
MBA Finance 37347 24914 34742
MBA Human Resource Management 37347 24914 34742
MBA Marketing 37347 24914 34742
MBA Business Analytics 37347 24914 34742

SMS Varanasi BBA Admission 2026

SMS Varanasi offers a 3-year full-time Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program.

To be eligible for the BBA program, candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognized board, in any stream. The application process is conducted online through the SMS Varanasi admission portal. Interested candidates must register on the portal, complete the application form, upload the required documents, and submit the form along with the application fee.

For admission to the BBA program, candidates need to appear for the CUET exam followed by UPTAC counselling. To be eligible for admission to the BBA program, candidates must pass 10th & 12th with 45% marks in aggregate (40% for SC/ST). Below is the table showing the eligibility and selection criteria for the BBA program:

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
BBA 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST) CUET Test

SMS Varanasi BCA Admission 2026

SMS Varanasi offers a 3-year full-time Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) program.

To be eligible for the BCA program, candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognized board, in any stream. The application process is conducted online through the SMS Varanasi admission portal. Interested candidates must register on the portal, complete the application form, upload the required documents, and submit the form along with the application fee.

For admission to the BCA program, candidates need to appear for the CUET exam followed by UPTAC counselling. To be eligible for admission to the BCA program, candidates must pass 10th & 12th with 45% marks in aggregate (40% for SC/ST). Below is the table showing the eligibility and selection criteria for the BCA program:

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
BCA 10+2 with 45%(40% for SC/ST) CUET Test

SMS Varanasi Admission Process 2026

Here are the steps to apply for SMS Varanasi Admission.

Step 1: Check if Candidate are eligible

  • For undergraduate courses (BBA, BCA, B.Com (Hons), BA (Hons) Mass Communication) candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognised board.
  • For postgraduate courses (MBA, MCA, M.Com):
  • For MBA: Candidates must have a graduate degree (any discipline) with at least 50% marks (or 45% for SC/ST). Final year students can apply.
  • For MCA: Candidates should have Mathematics as a subject in 10+2 level or at graduation level, and minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Final year students can apply.

Step 2: Prepare the required documents & things

Before Candidate fill the online application form make sure Candidate have:

  • A scanned colour passport-size photograph (in JPEG/PNG/GIF format, size not more than ~70 KB).
  • A scanned signature of the candidate and the father/guardian (JPEG/PNG/GIF format, size not more than ~20 KB).
  • An active email ID and a mobile number (because admit cards & test alerts will be sent).
  • Payment method ready (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking) to pay the application fee.
  • The downloaded instruction sheet from the website (to guide candidates through the form).

Step 3: Fill the online application form

  1. Choose whether candidates are applying for Graduate (UG) or Post-Graduate (PG) level.
  2. If UG: Select one of BBA / BCA / B.Com (Hons) / BA (Hons) Mass Communication. (If a candidate applies for more than one course Candidate’ll have to fill separate forms for each.)

    If PG: Choose among MBA / MCA / M.Com.

  3. Fill in Candidate Name exactly as it appears in Candidate Class 10 certificate/marksheet.
  4. Fill in Candidate Correspondence Address (street, city, state, pin-code) and Permanent Address. If they are the same, check the box.
  5. Enter parent’s email, mobile number, Candidate date of birth, gender, category, father’s name, mother’s name, annual income, Aadhaar number, PAN number.
  6. Enter Candidate educational qualification details: board/university name, stream, year, maximum marks, obtained marks/CGPA, division. If Candidates are a final-year student appearing this year, choose “APPEARING”.
  7. For PG courses also mention if the candidate has professional experience (yes or no). If yes, give years, organisation name and job description.
  8. Upload Candidate photo and signature in the prescribed format.
  9. For PG courses: if candidates have taken entrance tests like CUET / CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT / UPSEE, mention the registration number, score / percentile / rank.
  10. Type the captcha code shown in the image (it is case sensitive).
  11. Tick the declaration: “I hereby declare …” After Candidate check Candidate all entries.

Step 4: Pay the application fee and submit

  • For UG courses (BBA, BCA, B.Com (Hons), BA (Hons) Mass Communication): the application fee is INR 500.
  • For PG courses (MBA, MCA, M.Com): the fee is INR 1,000.
  • Use the online payment gateway (cards / net-banking). The fee is non-refundable once paid.
  • After submitting, the candidate may print the filled form and the fee receipt.

Step 5: Entrance Test & Further Process

  • For UG programmes: There is an online entrance test for UG programmes. The date will be announced on the website.
  • After the form submission and fee payment, await further instructions from the institution (admit card, test date, etc.).
  • Follow any other additional steps if notified (interview, counselling, document verification etc.).

Step 6: Admission Offer & Finalisation

  • If a candidate qualifies (via entrance test / merit / criteria), Candidate’ll receive the admission offer.
  • Candidates need to complete the formalities: pay course fee, submit original documents for verification, attend orientation (if required).
  • Ensure candidates keep copies of all Candidate submitted forms, fee receipts, admit card, etc.

Some handy tips to make it smoother

  • Double-check spelling of Candidate name, parent’s name, and Candidate date of birth exactly as on official documents.
  • Keep Candidate photograph and signature file sizes within the limits given (photo ≤ ~70 KB, signature ≤ ~20 KB).
  • Use a valid email and mobile number, because all updates will be sent there.
  • Before submitting the form, preview or check all fields carefully — corrections after submission may be difficult.
  • Save or print the acknowledgement / receipt after submission and payment.
  • Keep track of the website or Candidate email for announcements of test dates or other updates.

SMS Varanasi Admission FAQs

Ques. Explain the eligibility criteria of every programme at SMS Varanasi?

Ans. Below mentioned the eligibility criteria for admission at SMS Varanasi:

  • BBA : Passed Intermediate or 10+2 Examination from any recognised Board.
  • BCA : Passed Intermediate or 10+2 Examination from any recognised Board.
  • B.Com(Hons): Passed Intermediate or 10+2 Examination from any recognised Board.
  • B.A.(Hons) Mass Communication : Passed Intermediate or 10+2 Examination from any recognised Board.
  • MBA : Graduate Degree in any discipline, with minimum 50% aggregate marks (or 45% in case of SC/ST Category) from a recognized Indian University or equivalent. Final Year appearing candidates can also apply.
  • MCA :Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level or at Graduate Level. The candidates should have obtained at least 50% (or 45% in case of SC/ST Category) marks in the qualifying Examination. Final Year of Graduation appearing candidates can also apply.

Ques. What courses are offered by SMS Varanasi?

Ans. SMS Varanasi offered undergraduate and postgraduate programs including BCA, BBA, B.Com, MBA, MCA, BA, BA LLB and M.Com programs.

Ques. What was the last year cutoff for the MCA programs at SMS Varanasi?

Ans. The last year overall cutoff for the MCA program at SMS Varanasi for All India category was 12633 in 2024.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted by SMS Varanasi for admission to the MBA course?

Ans. CUET PG /CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/SMS Online test are the entrance exams that are accepted by SMS Varanasi for admission to MBA courses.

Ques. What is the eligibility for admission to the M.Com program at SMS Varanasi?

Ans. Candidate passing B.Com/B.Com (Hons) degree from a recognised Indian University or equivalent. Those appearing in the final year of the degree examination can also apply for M.Com admission at SMS Varanasi.

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SMS Varanasi Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
CMAT Form Correction
Ongoing
Nov 20, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
CAT Exam Date
Upcoming
Nov 30, 2025
XAT Registration Timeline
Ongoing
Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025
XAT Admit card Availability
Dec 20, 2025
XAT Exam Date
Jan 04, 2026
XAT Result
Tentative
Jan 15, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
CMAT Registration Timeline
Oct 17, 2025 - Nov 17, 2025
CAT Admit Card
Nov 05, 2025
MAT Result
Oct 11, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
CMAT Form Correction
Ongoing
Nov 20, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
CAT Exam Date
Upcoming
Nov 30, 2025
XAT Registration Timeline
Ongoing
Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025
XAT Admit card Availability
Dec 20, 2025
XAT Exam Date
Jan 04, 2026
XAT Result
Tentative
Jan 15, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
CMAT Registration Timeline
Oct 17, 2025 - Nov 17, 2025
CAT Admit Card
Nov 05, 2025
MAT Result
Oct 11, 2025

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