IBS Phase 3 Admission 2026: Apply by March 28 for MBA/PGPM 2026-28 across nine campuses

IBS Phase 3 Admission 2026 is open — apply by March 28. Selection on March 29, classes start May 15, and graduation proof due by Nov 1. Fees vary by campus with Hyderabad highest at INR 17.01L.

Edited by : Anjali Sharma

Updated : March 25, 2026 3:31 AM

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    IBS Phase 3 Admission 2026: Apply by March 28 for MBA/PGPM 2026-28

    IBS Phase 3 Admission 2026 is open and the last date to apply is March 28, 2026 . The institutional selection process (Micro Presentation and Personal Interview) is scheduled for March 29, 2026 .

    IBS Phase 3 Admission 2026 — key dates

    Below are the dates you must note if you want to apply in Phase 3.

    Event Date
    Last Date to Apply (Phase 3) March 28, 2026
    Selection Process (Micro Presentation & PI) March 29, 2026
    Commencement of Classes May 15, 2026
    Deadline to submit Graduation Proof November 01, 2026

    Who can apply and what scores count

    You need a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and 15 years of regular education completed. Valid test scores accepted are CAT, GMAT, NMAT, XAT, and IBSAT from 2023 onwards .

    The application fee is INR 1,800 , which covers all nine IBS campuses under a single form. Upload or bring graduation proof by 1 November 2026 if your degree is pending at the time of application.

    Selection process and final merit

    Shortlisting is based on your entrance exam score. If shortlisted, you will face a Micro Presentation (3 minutes) followed by a Personal Interview on the scheduled date.

    Final merit includes your Class X, Class XII, graduation marks and performance in the Micro Presentation and PI.

    Fees by campus (2026-28 batch)

    Campus Total Fee (INR)
    IBS Hyderabad 17.01 Lakhs
    IBS Mumbai Around 9.09 Lakhs
    IBS Gurgaon Around 9.09 Lakhs
    IBS Pune Around 9.09 Lakhs
    IBS Kolkata Around 9.09 Lakhs
    IBS Jaipur 8.01 Lakhs
    IBS Dehradun 7.02 Lakhs

    The INR 1,800 application fee applies once and lets you apply to any of the nine campuses listed in the form.

    What the official notice does not specify

    The admission notification does not list scholarships, campus-wise seat intake, placement stats, fee component breakdowns, reservation details, or hostel cost estimates. Check the official admissions page for updates or contact the admissions office for those specifics.

    FAQs

    Q: What is the Phase 3 application deadline? A: March 28, 2026 .

    Q: Which entrance exams are accepted? A: CAT, GMAT, NMAT, XAT, or IBSAT scores from 2023 onwards .

    Q: What is the selection process? A: Shortlisting by scores followed by a 3-minute Micro Presentation and a Personal Interview.

    Q: How much is the application fee? A: INR 1,800 (covers all nine campuses).

    Q: When do classes start for the 2026-28 batch? A: May 15, 2026 .

    Q: What is the deadline to submit graduation proof? A: November 01, 2026 .

    Q: What minimum graduation marks are required? A: You need at least 50% in your bachelor’s degree.

    Q: Which campus has the highest fee? A: IBS Hyderabad at INR 17.01 Lakhs for the 2026-28 batch.

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