IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB), Sri City Overview

Q. Is it possible to apply for an MBA at IFMR Chennai if I have a gap year?

A. Yes, applicants with a gap year can apply, but they need to provide a justification for the gap and include details of their activities during that time in their application.

Q. Is everyone eligible to apply for scholarships at IFMR Chennai?

A. IFMR Chennai offers two types of scholarships: Merit-based and Need-based. Eligibility criteria vary for each, and applicants must meet the specific requirements to be considered.

Q. What is the student-to-faculty ratio at IFMR Chennai?

A. The student-to-faculty ratio at IFMR GSB is 12:1.

Q. How does IFMR Chennai assist students in obtaining loans?

A. IFMR Chennai provides loan assistance to students through WeMakeScholars, supported by the Government of India. They collaborate with over 10 public banks and NBFCs in India to help students find the most suitable education loan. This service is free and has benefited over 10,000 students. Loan amounts range from INR 2 lakhs to INR 2 crores, covering 100% of total expenses, including course fees and living expenses, with interest rates starting from 6.75%. The repayment period can extend up to 15 years, with a moratorium period that includes the course duration plus six months. There are no prepayment closure charges, and students can claim a 100% tax benefit for interest paid under Section 80E.

Q. How large is the IFMR Chennai campus?

A. IFMR GSB's campus in Sri City spans 40 acres and is situated 70 km from Chennai. The campus is strategically located amidst global organisations that have established world-class manufacturing facilities in Sri City, serving both the Indian and export markets. These organisations include Alstom, Kobelco, Danielli, Colgate, Cadburys, Pepsico, Kelloggs, Isuzu Motors, and numerous Japanese, American, and European corporations.

Q. What facilities are available on the IFMR Chennai campus?

A. The 300,000 sq. ft campus offers air-conditioned classrooms, Wi-Fi connectivity, an ATM, a health center, air-conditioned hostel rooms, a laundromat, a convenience store, a fitness studio, a student lounge, a student hub with indoor games, a snack vending machine, a unisex salon, a basketball court, cricket nets, a coffee shop, a 4-bed medical center operated by Kauvery Hospitals with 24/7 medical staff, a pharmacy, first aid boxes on all floors, a BLS ambulance on campus, a 12,000 sq ft futsal field with night playing facilities, and a 1,10,000 sq ft open-air amphitheater.

Q. How can I reach IFMR Chennai's Sri City campus?

A. To reach the Sri City campus:

By Car:

• From Chennai International Airport: Approximately 85 km, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
• From Tirupathi International Airport: Approximately 75 km, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• From Chennai Central Railway Station: Approximately 70 km, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• From Sullurpeta Railway Station: Approximately 22 km, about 20 minutes.
• From Tada Railway Station: Approximately 9 km, about 10 minutes.

By Bus:

• From Madhavaram Mofussil Bus Terminus (MMBT - Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus): Approximately 56 km. There are plenty of buses to Tada from Madhavaram Bus Station, with stopovers in Kalahasthi, Naidupet, and Nellore.

By Train:

• Tada: The closest railway station to Sri City is Tada, which can be reached by local trains from Chennai Central. The journey takes approximately 2 hours.