ISI Starts PGDBA 2026 Registrations with IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta; Apply by February 23

Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 29, 2026

PGDBA 2026 registrations have started, with applications open till February 23 and CBT set for March.

ISI Starts PGDBA 2026 Registrations with IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta

The PGDBA Admission 2026 process is currently underway for candidates seeking entry into the prestigious analytics programme jointly offered by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur, and ISI Kolkata.

The online application process began on January 23, 2026, and interested candidates can submit forms until February 23, 2026. Selection will be conducted through a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a Personal Interview, as per the official schedule.

PGDBA Admission 2026 Dates

Commencement of online application	January 23, 2026 (Monday)
Last date to submit application	February 23, 2026 (Monday)
Test centre vetting	March 6, 2026 (Friday)
Admit card download (CBT)	March 13, 2026 (Friday)
Mock test for candidates	March 16–17, 2026
Computer Based Test (CBT)	March 29, 2026 (Sunday)
Release of CBT answer key	April 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
Answer key challenge window	April 2–3, 2026
Results handed to organising institute	April 7, 2026 (Tuesday)
CBT result intimation	April 10, 2026 (Friday)
Interview details announcement	April 13, 2026 (Monday)
Personal interview dates	May 2–3, 2026
Final selection list announcement	May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)
Closure of admission process	June 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
Reporting at IIM Calcutta	July 3–5, 2026
Commencement of PGDBA programme	July 6, 2026 (Monday)

Who is Eligible to Apply for PGDBA 2026?

Candidates must hold a graduate or postgraduate degree following the 10+2+3+2 / 10+2+4 / 10+2+5 pattern with at least 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale. For SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, the minimum requirement is 55% marks or CGPA 6.0.

Candidates with engineering diploma plus lateral entry, BSc degrees, or professional qualifications like CA, CS, ICWA, or CMA are also eligible. Final-year students can apply provisionally, subject to completion of academic requirements by June 30, 2026.

Shortlisting for the Personal Interview (PI) round will be done purely based on the PGDBA Admission Test 2026 score. Additionally, women and transgender candidates will receive 2 extra marks as a gender diversity score for PI shortlisting. However, these extra marks will not be counted in the final merit list.

How to Apply for PGDBA Admission 2026?

The application mode is completely online. Candidates must first register as a new user using their basic details and OTP verification. After login, applicants need to fill in personal, academic, work experience, and other required information.

Applicants must upload scanned documents in .jpg/.jpeg/.png format (50KB–200KB) and pay the application fee online. Once payment is successful, a confirmation message will be sent, and the application form can be downloaded in PDF format.

PGDBA 2026 Application Fee

All other candidates: ₹2,500
SC / ST / PwBD candidates: ₹1,250

Additional payment gateway charges will apply.

Selected candidates must complete admission formalities before June 20, 2026. They will have to report at IIM Calcutta between July 3 and July 5, 2026, and the PGDBA 2026–28 programme will commence on July 6, 2026. Candidates are advised to check the official website and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.

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