USMS Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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09 Feb, 2026 IPU CET 2026 Registration has started @ipu.ac.in. Register by March 31, 2026. The IPU CET Exams are scheduled from April 25 to May 17, 2026. Read More.

03 Feb, 2026 GGSIPU has launched 24 new academic programs across UG, PG, and PhD levels. Read news.

29 Jan, 2026 USMS Doctorate Admission 2026 will begin in the First week of Feb. The last date to apply is March 31, 2026. Further, the Entrance test will be held from April 25 to May 17, 2026. 

University School of Management Studies is an on-campus school of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University that came into existence in 1998 in New Delhi. USMS, IPU offers MBA, MBA in Financial Analysis, MBA in Analytics, PG Diploma in Data Analytics and Ph.D. in Management Studies. Additionally, it also offers an MBA Executive Program on a weekend basis. 

  • Selection to all the courses is based on rank secured in IPU-CET  followed by centralized counselling by IPU.
  • Selection of the candidates for Ph.D. is based on an entrance test conducted by IPU followed by a personal interview.
  • Candidates who have cleared national level examinations like CSIR/UGC-NET-JRF or equivalent fellowship do not need to take the Ph.D. entrance test and can appear directly for an interview.
  • The institute also accepts merit in CAT and CMAT to offer admission in MBA programmes.

USMS, GGSIPU Admission 2024 Highlights 

The table given below shows the important highlights of the University School of Management Studies, IPU Admission 2024:

Particulars USMS GGSIPU Admission 2024 Highlights
Institute  University School of Management Studies
Affiliation Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University 
Courses Offered MBA, Ph.D., PG Diploma, Executive Program 
Selection Criteria Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams CAT, CMAT, IPU CET, Ph.D. Entrance Test 
Mode of Application Online
IPU CET Application Fees INR 1,500

USMS, GGSIPU MBA Admission 2024

USMS IPU offers MBA in eight specializations. Selection of the candidates is based on merit scored in the entrance examination followed by a personal interview. The minimum eligibility criterion to take admission requires a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognised university. 

Course Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Procedure Seat Intake 
MBA Marketing A graduate degree with 50% marks in any discipline Merit in CAT/ CMAT/ IPU-CET 120
Finance
HRM
IT and System
Global Business
Operation & Analytics 
MBA Financial Analysis A graduate degree with 50% marks in any discipline Merit in CAT/ CMAT/ IPU-CET 60
MBA  Analytics A graduate degree with 50% marks in any discipline Merit in CAT/ CMAT/ IPU-CET 30

USMS IPU MBA Eligibility Criteria 2024 

  • Any recognized 3 years or more Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology or any other subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or any qualification recognized as equivalent thereto with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
  • Passed the Final Examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England, the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England or the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

USMS, GGSIPU PG Diploma Admission 2024

USMS GGSIPU offers a PG Diploma in Data Analytics for a one-year duration. The selection of candidates for the USMS IPU PG Diploma is based on merit in the previous qualifying examination. The student intake capacity for this programme is 30


USMS, GGSIPU Ph.D. Admission 2024

USMS GGSIPU offers Ph.D. in Management Studies in full-time and part-time modes. Candidates will be selected based on merit in the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) conducted by the University or any designated agency by the University. The Ph.D. Entrance Test will be conducted online (CBT) / offline on an OMR Sheet based upon MCQs followed by a personal interview conducted by IPU. Candidates who have cleared a national level examination like CSIR-NET/ UGC-NET-JRF/ GATE/ CEED or equivalent fellowship do not need to take the entrance test and can appear directly for an interview. The criteria to apply, require candidates to have obtained a Master’s degree in any management subject with 55% marks in aggregate.

Course Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Procedure
Ph.D. Management Studies Master’s degree with 55% marks. Entrance Test + Personal Interview

USMS GGSIPU Ph.D. Management Fee Structure 2024

The table given below shows the Ph.D. fee structure at the University School of Management Studies, GGSIPU:

Particulars Fees
Tuition Fees (Per Annum) INR 25,000
University’s Charges (Per Annum) INR 20,000
Alumni Contribution Fund (One Time Non – refundable) INR 2,000
Security Deposit (One Time – Refundable) INR 10,000
Total Fees INR 57,000

*Separate Examination Fee of INR 3000 shall be charged per student/ per annum from the Academic Session 2024-25.


USMS, GGSIPU Application Process 2024

Admission to the University School of Management Studies is based upon the counselling conducted by GGSIPU. Candidates who have qualified for the CAT, CMAT or IPU CET are eligible to apply for counselling. The application process is common to all the programs. Interested candidates can follow the steps given below to apply for USMS IPU Admission 2024:

  1. Visit the official website of GGSIPU Delhi.
  2. Click on the “Apply Online” link.
  3. A new window will appear.
  4. Register for the IPU CET by filling in the necessary details.
  5. Upload a recent photo and signature.
  6. Login using the credentials provided.
  7. Appear for IPU CET 2024.
  8. Candidates may apply for online or offline counselling, once the result is out.

The following documents are required to fill out the application form for IPU CET 2024:

  • 2 photocopies of the board examination certificate of the Class X mark sheet
  • 2 photocopies of provisional/original certificate of Class XII mark sheet
  • 2 photocopies of bachelor’s degree or provisional degree (if any)
  • Community certificate, SC/ST/OBC (as assigned by competent authority)
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Certificate

USMS IPU Admission Criteria 2024

  • Admission to the MBA courses is based on merit in CAT.
  • If the seats remain vacant after the counselling based on the overall percentile scored in CAT, then the institute will consider the applicant’s CMAT scores.
  • Even after the consideration of CAT and CMAT scores, the university has vacant seats for MBA, admission then will be offered based on merit in GGSIPU CET 2024 conducted by the GGSIP University.

USMS, GGSIPU Admission 2024 FAQs

Ques. What are the best colleges of IP university for MBA rankings?

Ans. Some of the best colleges of IP University for MBA are as follows:

College Name Compare MBA course details
University School of Management Studies (USMS) – Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi Click Here
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Rohini, Delhi Click Here
Management Education & Research Institute, Janak Puri, New Delhi Click Here
Rukmini Devi Institute of Advanced Studies, Rohini, Delhi Click Here
Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute Of Professional Studies, Dwarka, New Delhi Click Here

Ques. What are the top MBA colleges in Delhi NCR?

Ans. Some of the top MBA colleges in Delhi NCR are as follows:

Ques. What are the IPU-CET eligibility criteria for an MBA program?

Ans. The IPU-CET eligibility criteria for an MBA program are as follows:

  • Any recognized 3 years or more Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.  
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, or any other subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or any qualification recognized as equivalent thereto with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. 
  • OR Passed the Final Examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England, the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England, or the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

Ques. Is there a reservation criterion for reserved category applicants in USMS IPU?

Ans. USMS, GGSIPU provide special reservations for candidates who belong to Delhi, while some percentage of seats are secured for candidates from outside Delhi. However, if the college is self-financing, reservations for up to 10% will be made for the candidates from the management quota. Defence and PWD candidates are eligible for a 5% reservation. However, the reservation policy in OBC category does not apply to Master’s and PG Diploma programs.

Ques. Does USMS IPU provide hostel accommodation to students?

Ans. University School of Management Studies does not have hostel accommodation of its own. The students pursuing courses at the college are accommodated in hostels allotted by the university.

Ques. What courses are offered by the University School of Management Studies, GGSIPU?

Ans. USMS, IPU offers MBA, MBA in Financial Analysis, MBA in Analytics, PG Diploma in Data Analytics and Ph.D. in Management Studies. Additionally, it also offers an MBA Executive Program on a weekend basis.

Ques. Can I fill out the USMS IPU application form offline?

Ans. No, the only mode to apply for the application process at IPU is online. The university releases the application form through online mode only. Candidates can fill out the IPU CET Application Form for more than one course by submitting separate forms. There is no need to send the hard copy of the filled form to the University. 

Ques. What is the seat intake of USMS IPU?

Ans. The table given below shows the seat intake of University School of Management Studies, IPU:

Program Intake
MBA 120
MBA-Financial Analysis 60
MBA-Analytics 30
PG Diploma in Data Analytics 30
Ph.D. in Management  (*As per available slots)
Executive Program (on Weekend basis) MBA (Functional / Sectoral Specialisations) 120

Ques. Is there a negative marking in the IPU-CET exam?

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking in IPU-CET. For every correct answer, the student is awarded 4 marks and for every wrong 1 mark is deducted.

Ques. What is next after qualifying for the IPU CET entrance exam and my name is on the merit list released by the university?

Ans. The qualified applicants of IPU CET are required to report to the counselling venue in person with all the required documents. During the counselling process, the candidates are called on a rank or merit basis. The shortlisted candidates must submit the fees and collect receipts from the admission office to block their seats.

USMS Important Events

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USMS Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CMAT Result
Upcoming
Feb 13, 2026
CUET- PG Admit Card Date
Tentative
Mar 09, 2026
IPU CET Registration Timeline
Ongoing
Feb 02, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
CUET- PG 2026 Exam Date
Tentative
Mar 13, 2026 - Apr 01, 2026
CUET PG 2026 Result
Tentative
May 06, 2026
IPU CET Exam Dates 2025
Apr 25, 2026 - May 17, 2026
IPU-CET results
Tentative
Jun 09, 2026
IPU-CET counselling
Tentative
May 28, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
CMAT Answer Key
Jan 31, 2026
CUET- PG 2026 Form Correction
Jan 28, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
CMAT Exam Date
Jan 25, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Online Application Submission for Session 2026-27 [Ph.D] (Management)
Ongoing
Feb 01, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Last Date for Submission of Documents for Session 2026-27 [Ph.D] (Management)
Tentative
Apr 15, 2026
Date of Exempted Candidate List for Session 2026-27 [Ph.D] (Management)
Tentative
Apr 20, 2026
Date of Entrance Test for Session 2026-27 [Ph.D] (Management)
Tentative
Apr 25, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Date of Admission for Session 2026-27 [Ph.D] (Management)
Tentative
Jul 31, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Reporting for Winter Session Admisison 2025-26 [Ph.D] (Management)
Feb 02, 2026
Date of Interview for Winter Session Admission 2025-26 [Ph.D] (Management Studies)
Jan 19, 2026 - Jan 20, 2026
Interview/Completion of All Admission Formalities for Winter Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Management)
Jan 10, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CMAT Result
Upcoming
Feb 13, 2026
CUET- PG Admit Card Date
Tentative
Mar 09, 2026
Date of Online Application Submission for Session 2026-27 [Ph.D] (Management)
Ongoing
Feb 01, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
IPU CET Registration Timeline
Ongoing
Feb 02, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
CUET- PG 2026 Exam Date
Tentative
Mar 13, 2026 - Apr 01, 2026
Last Date for Submission of Documents for Session 2026-27 [Ph.D] (Management)
Tentative
Apr 15, 2026
Date of Exempted Candidate List for Session 2026-27 [Ph.D] (Management)
Tentative
Apr 20, 2026
CUET PG 2026 Result
Tentative
May 06, 2026
Date of Entrance Test for Session 2026-27 [Ph.D] (Management)
Tentative
Apr 25, 2026 - May 17, 2026
IPU CET Exam Dates 2025
Apr 25, 2026 - May 17, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
CMAT Answer Key
Jan 31, 2026
Date of Reporting for Winter Session Admisison 2025-26 [Ph.D] (Management)
Feb 02, 2026
CUET- PG 2026 Form Correction
Jan 28, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026

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