IFMR Graduate School of Business

Integrated MBA Not just for a career But a path to business leadership!

Accepting Applications for 2025 Undergraduate Intake at IFMR GSB

Admissions Open 2025

About Us

IFMR Graduate School of Business (formerly the Institute for Financial Management and Research) is a premier institution committed to transforming aspiring individuals into socially conscious global leaders. Our unique curriculum blends academic excellence with real-world experience, empowering students to drive innovation and contribute to business practices through advanced research.

IFMR GSB offers the five-year integrated programme in Management combining IFMR's five decades of expertise in Business Education with Krea University's unique approach to Liberal Education. Students are awarded a BBA degree at the completion of three years, a BBA (Honours) at the completion of four years and an Integrated MBA degree at the completion of five years.

What sets us apart?


50 years of strong history and expertise in business education

5000+ global alumni network

Mentored by the finest with industry exposure and research expertise

Since 2000, 23 MBA batches have graduated

Near 100% of the MBA Cohort of 2024 were placed in top BFSI, Consulting and IT firms

Rankings, Accreditations & Awards


Amongst the top 100 B-schools in India: As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF 2024) by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India

IFMR GSB has been ranked #35 among business schools in India by MBAUniverse.com in its 2025 B-School Rankings

Accredited by SAQS (South Asian Quality Assurance System): SAQS is an international system of strategic audit and accreditation designed for the assessment of institutions

IFMR bags ASSOCHAM’s award for Best Institute Serving Social Cause-CSR 2016

Why Integrated MBA at IFMR GSB


  • Get enrolled in a professional course right after class XII
  • Customised internships at the end of each year across domains – Accounts, Sales, Purchase, Business
  • The pedagogy integrates domain knowhow courses – Green Energy, International Trade and Retail
  • Bottom of Pyramid Project – Collaborate with grassroots entrepreneurs
  • Emphasis on Soft Skills – Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Negotiation and others
  • Students can also choose to take a year-long sabbatical between BBA and MBA to acquire experience in Industry, Family Business or Entrepreneurship

Program Details


  • Career Business Management
  • Family Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Journalism
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria Details
Date of Birth On or after January 1, 2006
Medium of Study English Medium
Class X Marks Minimum 60% overall, with at least 60% in Mathematics
Class XII Marks Minimum 60% overall (Math not mandatory but can be included)
Eligible Boards IB, IGCSE, ICSE, CBSE, State Boards
IB Students (Direct Entry from Middle School) Not eligible unless IB completed in 2024 or earlier with at least Grade 4 in Math
Subjects Considered for Eligibility Class X: Math, English & best three other subjects (including one language) Class XII: Best three subjects (excluding English/language)
Alternative Eligibility (for those without 60% in Class X Math) SAT Math score of at least 600

Selection Process

  • The 2025 intake is for 60 seats.
  • Applicants must have at least one of these three:
  • SAT overall 1300 and Math 600
  • IPMAT 2024 /2025 raw scores of 110 each in Quantitative and Verbal sections
  • A score of at least 15 each in the three sections of Krea Aptitude Test (Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Numerical Reasoning)
  • Candidates will be selected based on their scores in IPMAT or SAT or Krea Aptitude Test AND personal interviews.
  • Personal interviews shall assess the fit of the candidates to pursue programme objectives
  • Merit list of candidates will be prepared based on the overall performance and remarks if any from the interview panel, and admission offers will be issued subject to the sanctioned number of seats

Fee Structure

  • For the first three years, the Tuition fee is Rupees Five Lakhs (5 Lakhs) per annum, and after that The Tuition fees of the MBA programme are applicable; that is, Rupees Seven Lakh Fifty Thousand (7.50 Lakhs) per annum and are subject to revision.
  • Currently, the living expenses are Rupees Two Lakhs Fifteen Thousand (2.15 Lakhs) per annum, And this is subject to revision based on inflation and (any) changes in the scope of services.
Component of Academic Fees Indian Rupees Payment Due Date
Admission Acceptance Fee 25,000 One week from the Admissions offer date*
Part 1 of first Instalment fees 75,000 Two weeks from the Admissions offer date*
Part 2 of first Instalment fees 1,20,000 Three weeks from the Admission offer date*
First Year Living fee** 2,15,000 01-Jul-25
Caution Deposit^^ 50,000
Miscellaneous Fees (for usage of Sports and Gym facility) 5,000
BBA programme commencement   04-Jul-25
Second Instalment fees 1,60,000 01-Sep-25
Third Instalment Fees 1,60,000 01-Dec-25
Fourth Instalment Fees 1,60,000 01-Jun-26
Fifth Instalment Fees 1,60,000 01-Sep-26
Sixth Instalment Fees 1,60,000 01-Dec-26
Seventh Instalment Fees 1,60,000 01-Jun-27
Eighth Instalment Fees 1,60,000 01-Sep-27
Ninth Instalment Fees 1,60,000 01-Dec-27
Alumni Fee 5,000

Placement Highlights


₹21.4 Lakhs

Highest CTC

₹13.04 Lakhs

Average CTC

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