ABBS MBA entrepreneurship admissions 2026
Acharya Bangalore Business School has opened applications for its MBA in entrepreneurship for the 2026–27 academic year. The programme requires students to create, register and run real businesses as part of the curriculum.
ABBS MBA entrepreneurship admissions 2026 — key dates, seats and start
Applications are accepted until July 31, 2026 , and the course commences on August 6, 2026 . The intake is limited to 60 students , allowing focused mentoring and close industry engagement.
Eligibility requires a graduate degree with at least 50% marks (minimum 45% for reserved categories) and a valid score in CAT, MAT, CMAT, or KMAT . Candidates should apply through the institute’s official portal at application.abbs.edu.in/abbs-goi.
How to apply for ABBS MBA entrepreneurship admissions 2026 and what you must prepare
You need your graduation marksheet, entrance exam scorecard (CAT/MAT/CMAT/KMAT), and standard application documents when applying online. The institute has not published fee details, selection weightages, or application fees publicly in the announcement.
The programme follows a two-year, semester-wise structure. In the first year students focus on idea validation, market research and prototype development. The second year moves into business registration, investor pitching and operating ventures alongside earning the MBA degree.
Mentoring, incubation and funding access
Students receive live mentoring from entrepreneurs and industry practitioners and support across legal, financial and digital domains. The course promises networking opportunities with venture capitalists and angel investors.
ABBS says students will gain access to government-backed incubation ecosystems and funding programmes. Institutional partners listed by the institute include KSCST, SIDBI, MSME, NSIC, FKCCI, K-Tech, TiE and ENACTUS , which provide policy support, mentorship and market connections.
What the curriculum delivers
Unlike elective-led entrepreneurship papers, this MBA integrates startup-building into every semester so students graduate with operational ventures as part of their portfolio. Core activities include market analysis, prototype work, business registration and investor pitches.
What’s not announced yet
The institute’s announcement does not include fee structure, detailed admission weightage, scholarship information, full mentor lists, campus incubation infrastructure specifics, or placement and venture success metrics.
Students interested in hands-on startup exposure should note the July 31, 2026 deadline and prepare eligibility documents and entrance scores accordingly.