MBA Eligibility & Admission Process
Who can apply, the entrance exams accepted, the GSBM admission test, the documents you need and the five steps to admission.
Eligibility
Who is eligible
A candidate with a bachelor's degree, of at least three years, from a recognised university, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories), is eligible.
Final-year students
Final-year students may apply provisionally. Admission is confirmed only on submission of the final marksheet meeting the minimum aggregate by last date prescribed by AICTE by notification, usually 2nd week in the month of September of each year.
Undergraduate stream
Graduates of any discipline, including engineering, commerce, science, arts and management, Agri, healthcare etc. is eligible.
Work experience
Work experience is not required for regular MBA. Where present, it may be considered favourably during selection. Few seats are reserved for working professionals and for them a minimum of 1 year is desirable.
Age limit
No upper age limit applies.
Reserved categories
Relaxation in eligibility and seat reservation follow the applicable Government of Tamil Nadu and governing-body norms. Deserving candidates may meet admission manager (phone :9841283764) for private one on one discussion.
Entrance exams accepted
GSBM accepts scores of TANCET, CAT and MAT, and conducts its own GSBM admission test. Other reputed XAT, CMAT, ATMA and GMAT are also accepted.
No entrance score? Candidates without a national or state test score may take the GSBM admission test. It will be administered on its GSBM portal or in person on campus test.
The GSBM admission test: The test assesses quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, logical reasoning and general business awareness like any other national tests. Duration will be 120 Minutes. MCQ type.
Admission process: 5 steps
- ApplySubmit the application online at gsbm.co.in or in person at the admission office.
- Entrance score or GSBM testSubmit an entrance score or take the GSBM admission test.
- Personal interviewAttend a personal interview (and group discussion or written ability test, when scheduled, usually during first counselling visit).
- Offer letterReceive the offer letter and pay the admission fee within the stated period.
- EnrolmentComplete document verification and enrolment before classes begin.
Candidates who cannot travel to Chennai may request an online interview.
Selection is based on a composite of entrance score, academic record, interview performance and, where applicable, work experience, achievements.
Documents required at admission
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
- Degree marksheets (all semesters) and degree or provisional certificate
- Transfer certificate and migration certificate (where applicable)
- Entrance exam scorecard, other than GSBM test
- Community certificate (for reserved categories)
- Work experience letter (if any)
- Government photo ID (Aadhaar or passport) and passport-size photographs
In line with UGC norms, original certificates are verified and returned; the institution does not retain them.
Important dates
Applications for the 2027–2029 batch are open. The last date to apply is April 27, 2027. Early applicants may receive earlier interview slots. If all seats are filled, admission may close early.
The application fee is ₹1000, payable online. It is non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
The cut-off varies each year with the applicant pool. GSBM considers the entrance score together with academic record and interview performance. Selection list will take cut-off based on demand and supply and anyone may qualify at any score based on others score.
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