Overview
MBA is a two-year postgraduate degree in management with specialisations such as marketing, finance, HR, operations and analytics. It is open to graduates from any discipline.
The first year covers core management subjects such as organisational behaviour, managerial economics, accounting, marketing, finance, HR, operations and research methods. The second year adds strategy, law, entrepreneurship and electives in the chosen specialisation.
Projects and internships connect classroom learning with real business problems. Admission is usually through an entrance test plus group discussion or interview.
Who is it for?
Graduates from any field who want to move into management roles. It suits people who enjoy leading teams and making business decisions.
Eligibility
You qualify if you match any one of these:
General
- Studying in: UG
- At least 50% marks in UG
- bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
Reserved
- Studying in: UG
- Category: SC, ST
- At least 45% marks in UG
- bachelor's degree of at least three years
Colleges may set higher cut-offs or require an entrance test. Check each college's page.
What you study
| Year 1 | Management Process and Organisational Behaviour, Decision Sciences, Managerial Economics, Accounting for Management, Business Communication, HRM, Business Research Methods, Financial Management, Operations Management, Marketing Management |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | Entrepreneurship Development, Business and Economic Laws, Project Management, Strategic Management, International Business, specialisation electives, Major Research Project |
Typical subjects. Each university sets its own syllabus.
Skills you build
- Business communication
- Financial analysis
- Leadership
- Marketing
- People management
- Strategic thinking
Where it leads
Careers
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Higher study after MBA
Colleges offering MBA
Tuition ranges from ₹10,100 to ₹11,37,378 a year across 124 colleges that publish fees.
By location
- MBA colleges in Patna
- MBA colleges in Gwalior
- MBA colleges in Greater Noida
- MBA colleges in Meerut
- MBA colleges in Indore
- MBA colleges in Faridabad
- MBA colleges in Kanpur
- MBA colleges in Lucknow
- MBA colleges in Raipur
- MBA colleges in Gurugram
- MBA colleges in Ranchi
- MBA colleges in Mohali
- MBA colleges in Jaipur
- MBA colleges in Jalandhar
- MBA colleges in Varanasi
- MBA colleges in Bhopal
- MBA colleges in Bareilly
- MBA colleges in Sonipat
- MBA colleges in New Delhi
- MBA colleges in Durg
- MBA colleges in Udaipur
- MBA colleges in Mathura
- MBA colleges in Kota
- MBA colleges in Roorkee
- MBA colleges in Dehradun
- MBA colleges in Jabalpur
- MBA colleges in Ghaziabad
- MBA colleges in Prayagraj
- MBA colleges in Jodhpur
- MBA colleges in Alwar
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for an MBA?
AICTE norms listed by Sardar Beant Singh State University ask for a bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline with 50% (45% reserved).
How long is an MBA?
Two years in four semesters.
Sources
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- AICTE Approved Courses - Eligibility Criteria and Duration 2025-26, Sardar Beant Singh State University · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Scheme of examination and syllabi - Two Year MBA (Weekend) 2022-23, GGSIPU · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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