SOIL School of Business Design admission is open for the 2026-28 academic year. It offers admission to the PGDM program. Admission is strictly based on national-level exam scores like GMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/NMAT. Shortlisted students need to attend the Design Thinking workshop, followed by the PI round. Specialisations of Marketing, Finance, HR, and Operations Analytics are available. Students can apply through the official website of SOIL School of Business Design. A non-refundable application fee is INR 2,000.
SOIL School of Business Design Admission Dates 2026
SOIL Manesar entrance exam dates for the PGDM program are given below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NMAT Exam Date | Nov 05, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 |
| XAT Admit Card Availability | Dec 20, 2025 |
| SNAP Exam Date | Dec 01, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025 |
| XAT Exam Date | Jan 04, 2026 |
| SNAP Result Date | Jan 09, 2026 |
| XAT Result | Jan 15, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Date of CMAT Examination | Jan 25, 2026 |
| ATMA Registration (Feb session) | Dec 01, 2025 - Feb 10, 2026 |
| ATMA Admit Card (Feb session) | Feb 18, 2026 |
| ATMA Exam Date (Feb session) | Feb 22, 2026 |
SOIL School of Business Design PGDM Admission 2026
SOIL School of Business Design offers admission to a 2-year full-time PGDM (Post-Graduation Diploma in Management) course in Business Design. It also provides 4 specialisations as elective subjects. The total cost of the program is INR 17.50 Lakhs. Freshers and candidates with less than 3 years of work experience are eligible to apply.
SOIL School of Business Design PGDM Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with atleast 50% aggregate marks in any discipline from a recognised university in India or abroad.
- The degree should consist of at least 3 years of education after completing the 10+2 level exam.
- Final year bachelor’s degree appearing in 2026 can apply, but must provide a certificate from their institution confirming 50% marks. The documents have to be submitted by October 1, 2026.
SOIL School of Business Design PGDM Selection Criteria
- Valid Score in GMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/NMAT entrance exam.
- The best score among all the scores will be considered.
- Based on the score, students will be shortlisted for the Design Thinking Admission Workshop and Personal Interview Round.
- A Design Thinking Workshop is a hands-on, activity-based session built around the Design Thinking Process.
- Evaluation Parameters:
- Capacity to Think
- Capacity to Learn
- Capacity to Relate
- Capacity for Action
- Capacity to Communicate
SOIL School of Business Design Application Process
- Visit app.soil.edu.
- Fill the online application form and complete registration by paying an application fee of INR 2,000.
- Once the payment is done, students receive a notification email acknowledging the payment.
- Applicants need to submit their Statement of Purpose (SOP) before their interview dates.
- Select a date for the Design Thinking Workshop.
- Attend the Personal Interview Round.
- Shortlisted candidates need to enrol on the program by paying the fees.
SOIL School of Business Design Admission 2026 FAQs
Ques. Does SOIL Manesar offer direct admission?
Ans. No, SOIL School of Business Design does not offer direct admission to the PGDM program. It only offers admission based on the GMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/NMAT scores.
Ques. What is the fee structure of PGDM at SOIL School of Business Design?
Ans. The PGDM program at SOIL Manesar costs INR 17.50 LPA. The detailed fee structure is given below:
| Particulars | PGDM Fee Breakup |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Academic Fee | INR 9.85 Lakhs |
| Program Fee | INR 6.70 Lakhs |
| Student Activity Charges | INR 47,000 |
| Medical Insurance | INR 5000 |
| Alumni Subscription | INR 10,000 |
| Knowledge Resources | INR 3000 |
| Security Deposit | INR 30,000 |
| Total Fee | INR 17.50 Lakhs |
Ques. What is Design Thinking Workshop conducted at SOIL Manesar?
Ans. Design Thinking Workshop is the second step in the PGDM Admission process. Shortlisted students are called for the workshop, followed by the PI round. The Design Thinking workshop is an activity-based learning session built around the design thinking process. The students are taught about the way to practice and implement the learning. Students need to carry out 5 key processes of design thinking, namely Empathise, Define, ideate, Prototype, and test their solutions to a problem.
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