GITAM School of Business [GITAM SoB] Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Visakhapatnam Admission Process

GITAM School of Business Admissions 2026

Latest News & Updates

The GITAM School of Business, has announced several important updates regarding MBA and PGDM admissions 2026.

MAT December 2025 Registration Open

The MAT 2025 (December Session) registration process has begun for candidates seeking admission to management programs.

• Last Date for PBT Mode: December 7, 2025

• Last Date for CBT Mode: December 15, 2025

• Exam Dates:

  • PBT: December 13, 2025

  • CBT: December 21, 2025
    
    Interested candidates can complete their registration through the official MAT website: mat.aima.in.

CAT 2025:

IIM CAT 2025 Answer Key Objection Window is now active on the official website iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can submit objections until December 10, 2025 (11:55 PM).

CMAT 2026 Schedule Announced

CMAT 2026 Exam is scheduled for January 25, 2026, for admissions to MBA and PGDM programs.

GITAM School of Business – Important Dates

Entrance Exams & Admission Deadlines (MBA/PGDM)

Academic Calendar Highlights (2025–26)

GITAM MBA Admission 2026:

The candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (three-year) or equivalent in any discipline with at least 60% aggregate from a recognised university/college. Students in the final year of the degree programme can also apply.

MBA admission is based on scores secured by candidates in the Entrance exam and Personal Interview (PI).

Eligibility – Bachelor’s in any discipline with 60% aggregate marks.

Selection Process – Admissions will be made on the basis of the combined scores of the candidate in GBAT, CAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT, XAT, NMAT, AP/TS ICET and Personal Interview.

Applications open for MBA 2026-28

GBAT/GAT 2026 | GITAM Admission Test

GITAM PG Management Admission 2026 – Important Dates

Applications open – 2026

Application Checklist

Applying for the GBAT is a simple process. Here are a few things you should keep in mind while taking the first step towards becoming a GITAMite.

• Make sure you have explored the programme(s) of your choice and what it has to offer
• Register on our online portal Here and make sure to remember your credentials.
• Ensure all the required documents are at hand.
• Verify and double-check the details you have filled out
• Print your application form after payment

GITAM Business Aptitude Test (GBAT) Online Application 2025

GBAT applications are now open at our Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru GITAM campuses.

Eligible candidates can apply for admission to our programs, and we look forward to welcoming you at GITAM soon.

Application fee: Rs. 1,200 (non-refundable).

Instructions for Filling Online Application

• Log on to https://apply.gitam.edu to access the applicants’ portal.
• Fill in your name, mobile number and email id.
• If your WhatsApp number is not the same as the given mobile number above, uncheck the box and input your mobile number.
• Enter the OTP received on your mobile and email id in the respective input boxes.
• After verifying the OTPs, you need to fill in the pin code, place, degree, discipline & program you are interested in.
• Click on the Register button next.

Applicant Current Education details

After registering in the portal, this section asks for the applicant’s current education details, the highest level of education, Education State, Education District, Education City, Name of Board, Group of Subjects, Name of the institute, and Location (Campus Name/Place).

After entering the details, click the “Save” button at the bottom of the page. The student now moves to the next stage, i.e., Program Selection.

Program selection details

This section displays the eligible programs based on the group selected by the applicant in their current education section. On this page, the applicant need to select the programs he/she interested in.

In a tabular format, there will be a display of the “Application no”, “Program name”, “Amount”, “Application Status”, and “Delete” options for each program applied for.

Applicant should review the details entered on the page and select the preferred exam state, city and exam date before proceeding to pay the application fee.

Please note that after payment of the application fee, you cannot change or delete the programs selected.

Applicant can click the “Previous” button at any time to go back and make changes, if any, by deleting the selected programs.

Review Your Information and Pay the Application Fee

Applicant should proceed with payment of the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,200/-.

By proceeding, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. Please click “Proceed to Payment” to be redirected to our payment gateway.

Personal details

This section requires applicants to fill in their personal details, including:

• First name
• Last name
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Aadhar no.
• Mother tongue
• Category
• Nationality
• Country of permanent residence

After filling in personal details, the applicant will be redirected to an “Application Print” page where a print copy of the application form is available for download/print for the record. If the payment is unsuccessful, you will be redirected to a “Program selection” page where you can retry the payment.

Sports details

Applicants need to enter accomplishments in sports, if any.

Review the entered information before clicking “Save and Next” to proceed. Use the “Previous” button anytime to go back and make changes. Proceed to payment on the next page.

Online exam

Take the online exam at the designated test centre on the chosen date. Download the admit card from the application portal 2 days before the exam. Find exam details, syllabus, and demo test in the portal’s downloads section.

Following the exam, attend a personal interview online. After results are declared, the system will show awarded scholarships and the deadline for fee payment for both scholarship and non-scholarship candidates.

If scholarship recipients miss the payment deadline, the scholarship will lapse. However, they can still secure admission without the scholarship. 

Counselling Process

After the interview, visit the counselling portal to complete admission formalities. Update personal and education details and make the semester/year fee payment for seat allocation. Once the fee is paid, the system will process the admission.