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IFMR Graduate School of Business - [IFMR GSB]

Sri City Campus, 5655, Central Expressway, India • 5176464.3(10)
VerifiedPrivateEstd. 1970AICTE
Founded
1970
Type
Private
Highest Package
₹21.7 LPA
Average Package
₹13.0 LPA

About IFMR Graduate School of Business - [IFMR GSB]

Established in 1970, IFMR Graduate School of Business (also, IFMR Chennai) at Krea University is a private business school located at Sri City, in Andhra Pradesh. The Business School is accredited by SAQS. IFMR has one of the highest Faculty: Student ratio amongst private schools in India. The college offers a 2-year full time flagship MBA program and annual intake is 180 students for this program. The Business School also offers BBA + MBA, EMBA, MDP, Certificate courses and PhD degree in Finance, Economics and Management. IFMR accepts the scores of CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ NMAT followed by application screening, Writing Ability Test (WAT) and a PI round. Check IFMR Course & Fee Structure

During IFMR GSB Placements 2023, the average salary increased by 22% compared to the last year. 14 New recruiters choose IFRM GSB in the previous placement season. IFMR GSB average package stood at INR 13.5 LPA and the highest package stood at INR 22.9 LPA. Some of the major recruiters included Deloitte, EY, KPMG, JP Morgan & Chase, Wells Fargo, PwC etc.   

Direct Link to Apply for IFMR GSB Admission

IFMR Chennai Quick Facts

  • MBA program of IFMR Business school is fully residential & spans a duration of 2 years. The tuition fee for its full time flagship MBA programme is INR 14,56,000/-.
  • IFMR GSB is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
  • During the 2023 placement drive, 184 students were hired & the highest salary package stood at INR 22.9 LPA.
  • The college consists of dedicated faculties holding PhDs from universities such as Minnesota, Ohio, Georgia and Texas A&M in the US as well as the IIMs and IITs in India. 
  • IFMR GSB has introduced a new program on Leadership Development called LEAP in partnership with WayCool Foods.

Also Check CMAT Cutoff for IFMR

IFMR Chennai Important Dates 2024

MBA
Event  Important Dates
Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4
Application Opens October 25, 2023
Application Closes January 30, 2024 February 29, 2024 March 30, 2024 April 30, 2024
Interview Registration  February 3, 2024 March 5, 2024 April 3, 2024 May 7, 2024
Interview Dates  February 6 - 8, 2024 March 8 - 9, 2024 April 6, 2024 May 11 - 14, 2024
Registration, Orientation, and Class Begins First Week of July 2024

Note: In-person interviews will also be conducted in the following cities

  1. Chennai & Kolkata - Second week of February 2024
  2. Lucknow & Pune - Second week of March 2024
  3. Indore - Second week of April 2024
BBA + MBA
Event  Important Dates
Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4
Application Opens October 25, 2023
Application Closes November 15, 2023 January 6, 2024 April 3, 2024 May 8, 2024
KREA Aptitude Test November 23 - 25, 2023 January 19 - 21, 2024 April 11 - 13, 2024 May 15 - 17, 2024
Personal Interview December 16 - 17, 2023 January 26 - 28, 2024 April 17 - 24, 2024 May 22 - 28, 2024
Admission Decisions December 22, 2023 February 10, 2024 April 30, 2024 June 7, 2024
Last Date for Acceptance January 21, 2024 March 31, 2024 June 2, 2024 June 23, 2024
Reporting Date at Campus July 11 - 12, 2024
Commencement of Program July 15, 2024
Classes Begin July 16, 2024

IFMR Chennai Ranking

Ranking Body Category  Ranking
NIRF 2023 Management  74

IFMR Chennai Course & Fee Structure

Courses  Eligibility
MBA  A minimum 60% score in class 10th, 12th, and graduation./ Candidates in the final year of the undergraduate degree can apply.
Duration: 2 years
Admission Criteria: CAT, CMAT, NMAT by GMAC, XAT, GMAT + Written Ability Test + Personal Interview 
Intake: 180
Fee: INR 14,56,000 (excluding 2-year boarding Charges)
Executive MBA Full-time graduate degree in any stream from a recognized institute/ university/ Relevant work experience of 2 years
Duration: 3 years
Admission Criteria: written tests by IFMR GSB faculty+PI at L&T Construction’s offices.
Intake: 45
BBA + MBA Class 12th or equivalent with 60% Marks / Candidates in final year of 12th examinations can apply
Duration: 5 years
Admission Criteria: IPMAT / SAT / KREA Aptitude Test + Personal Interview
Intake: 60
MDP Minimum Graduation from Any Recognized University /Institution
Duration: 6 months -1 year
Admission Criteria: WAT by IFMR GSB+PI 
PhD Minimum 60% marks in undergraduate degree / Master Degree or equivalent PG Diploma in any discipline/ Full-Time Graduates/ candidates in the final year of the post-graduate degree are eligible to apply
Duration: Min 3 Years
Admission Criteria: CAT, CMAT, GATE, GMAT, GRE, NET JRF, NMAT, XAT +PI 
Data Science  A bachelor's degree from a reputed institution. Having work experience in the public or private sector.
Duration: 10 months
Admission Criteria: Based on application+PI 

Check IFMR Admission Process

IFMR Chennai Cutoff 2023

Qualifying Exams Cutoff 2023 
NMAT 222
CAT => 75%ILE
CMAT-AIR =>7200
GMAT 650
XAT =>75%ILE
GRE 350

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IFMR Chennai Placements 2023

Batch Placement Statistics (2021-23)
Placement Percentage 100%
Companies Participated 55
No. of students placed  184
No. of PPO received 30
Highest CTC INR 22.9 LPA
Average CTC INR 13.5 LPA
Median CTC INR 13.1 LPA
Top 10% CTC INR 19.2 LPA
Top 25% CTC INR 17.3 LPA
Top 50% CTC INR 15.6 LPA
Major Recruiting Sectors IT, Automobile, Construction, Electronics & Manufacturing
Futuristic Roles Offered Risk Management, Consulting, Analytics, Regulatory Reporting
Top Recruiters Deloitte, Nomura, Axis Bnak, HSBC, EY, JP Morgan Chase & Co, etc.

IFMR Chennai Summer Internship

IFMR 2022-24 batch bagged 100% summer internship and the average stipend is INR 22,000 per month. The statistics are detailed below:

Batch Strength 174
Average TOP 50% Stipend INR 40,500 pm
Average TOP 25% Stipend INR 55,300 pm
Top recruiters Dell, HSBC, HDFC, Bajaj Capital, SBI Cap and many more

Also Check IFMR Reviews here 

IFMR Chennai Scholarship

  • Full Tuition fee waiver scholarship: On the basis of their academic record, scores on competitive exams, and performance on admissions criteria such as written tests and interviews.
  • Merit-cum-Means Scholarships: The eligibility includes a Minimum CGPA of 3.50 at the end of the first year & an annual family income of less than INR 10 Lakhs. Students are eligible for a scholarship amount up to INR 2.50 lakh.
  • Merit Scholarships: Based on the CGPA at the end of the second year, merit scholarships are awarded. For First Rank, INR 2 Lacs is given and for the next three ranks, INR 1 Lac is provided to each to three students
  • T Thomas Scholarships for Business Leaders: Provided by HUL, this scholarship worth INR 1 Lac is given to the second-year students of the outgoing batch.

Check IFMR Scholarship Details here

IFMR Chennai FAQs

Ques. Can I apply if I have a gap year for an MBA at IFMR Chennai?

Ans. Yes, applicants are eligible to apply with a gap year only if they can justify their reason for the break. Also, they must quote their activities during the gap year(s) in the application itself.

Ques. When will the applications be available for 2024 admissions at IFMR Chennai?

Ans. The application portal has started accepting applications from applicants. The applicants are required to make a non-refundable fee payment of INR 1,500 per application.

Ques. Is everyone eligible to apply for a scholarship at IFMR Chennai?

Ans. There are two types of scholarships offered: Merit-based and Need-based. There are different criteria for selection and applicants must fulfill all requirements in order to avail one.

Ques. Are placements offered at IFMR Chennai?

Ans. During IFM Chennai Placements 2023 the highest salary package stood at INR 22.90 LPA. Reputed recruiters like Deloitte, PwC, EY, Wells Fargo, Cognizant etc visited the campus.

Ques. Can students apply for internships other than what is offered on IFMR Chennai?

Ans. No, applicants must apply for internships through the on-campus recruitment process only. These are partnering companies that offer 100% internships as per the recent data 2023 batch.

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

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

Ques. How does IFMR Chennai provide loan assistance to students?

Ans. The institute provides loan assistance to the students with the help of WeMakeScholars, supported by the Govt of India. They are associated with 10+ public/banks and NBFCs in India and provide assistance to find the best education loan matching your profile. This application process is a free-of-charge initiative under the Digital Indian campaign which has benefited more than 10,000 students.

  • Loan amount- from INR 2 lacs up to INR 2 Crores funding 100% of the total expenses (course fee and living expenses)
  • Rate of interest – from 6.75%
  • Repayment tenure- up to 15 years
  • Moratorium Period – course Period + six months
  • No prepayment closure charges
  • 100% tax benefit for interest paid under Sec (80E)

Ques. How large is the IFMR Chennai campus?

Ans. IFMR GSB is spread over 40 acres in Sri City, 70 km from Chennai. IFMR GSB Sri City campus is an academic Centre of Excellence in the midst of global organizations setting up world-class manufacturing plants in Sri City to cater to the Indian and export markets. These include Alstom, Kobelco, Danielli, Colgate, Cadburys, Pepsico, Kelloggs, Isuzu Motors, and a large number of Japanese, American, and European corporations.

Ques. What facilities does IFMR Chennai provide within the campus?

Ans. The 3,00,000 sq. ft world-class campus in 40 acres of land has air-conditioned classrooms, a wi-fi campus, ATM, along a health center. The other facilities include air-conditioned hostel rooms, laundromat, convenience store, fitness studio, student lounge, student hub with indoor games, snack vending machine, unisex salon, basketball court, cricket nets. Coffee shop,  4 bedded Medical center operated by Kauvery Hospitals with a Doctor and nurse available 24×7, Pharmacy, First Aid Boxes on all floors and campus BLS Ambulance, 12,000 sq ft futsal with night playing facilities and  1,10,000 sq ft open-air Amphitheatre.

Ques. How to reach IFMR Chennai?

Ans. To reach the Sri City campus:

By Driving

  • From Chennai International Airport: The Institute is at a driving distance of 85 km – about 1 hour 45 mins from Chennai International Airport.
  • From Tirupathi International Airport: The Institute is at a driving distance of 75 km – about 1 hour 30 mins from Tirupathi International Airport.
  • From Chennai Central Railway Station: The Institute is at a driving distance of 70 km – about 1 hour 30 mins from Chennai Central Railway Station.
  • From Sullurpeta Railway Station: The Institute is at a driving distance of 22 km – about 20 mins from Sullurpeta Railway Station.
  • From Tada Railway Station: The Institute is at a driving distance of 9 km – about 10 mins from Tada Railway Station.

By Bus

  • From Madhavaram Mofussil Bus Terminus (MMBT -Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus): – The Institute is at a distance of 56 km. We have plenty of buses to Tada from Madhavaram Bus Station. Buses going to Kalahasthi, Naidupet, Nellore have a stopover at Tada.

By Train

  • Tada: – From Chennai Central the closest Railway Station to Sri City is Tada. There are local trains running from Chennai Central to Tada Railway Station. Travel time by Chennai Local Train to Tada is 2 hours.
Courses & Fees

Explore Courses

Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.

Courses
5
Lowest Fee
₹20,000
Highest Fee
₹15,45,000
Streams
1
Management
Admission
Last Submission Date for Application for Admission 2025-26 [MBA]
Start: 28 Feb 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: 80
Exam: CAT
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #23
Agency: The Week
Category: Management
Accepted Exams
CAT2025
30 Nov 25
NMAT2025
05 Nov 25 - 20 Dec 25
XAT2025
05 Jan 25
GMAT2024
CMAT2025
25 Jan 25
GRE2024
Specializations
1 available
General
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
1st Year Fee
₹15,45,000
Total Fee
₹15,45,000
Cutoff
80(CAT)
Admission
Application Deadline for Express Round Admission 2025 [BBA-MBA] {Integrated}
Start: 13 Jun 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: #23
Agency: The Week
Category: Management
Accepted Exams
IPMAT2025
05 May 25
Specializations
1 available
General
Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] + Master of Business Administration [MBA]
1st Year Fee
₹5,50,000
Total Fee
₹30,50,000
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
N/A
Start: N/A
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: #23
Agency: The Week
Category: Management
Specializations
4 available
Banking
Certificate Course in Banking
1st Year Fee
₹20,000
Total Fee
₹20,000
Cutoff
N/A
Digital Marketing
Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing
1st Year Fee
₹20,000
Total Fee
₹20,000
Cutoff
N/A
Six Sigma Green Belt
Certificate in Six Sigma Green Belt
1st Year Fee
₹20,000
Total Fee
₹20,000
Cutoff
N/A
Supply Chain Management
Certificate Program in Supply Chain Management
1st Year Fee
₹20,000
Total Fee
₹20,000
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Application Timeline (Ph.D)
Start: 01 Dec 2023
Last Date: 15 Mar 2024
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: #23
Agency: The Week
Category: Management
Accepted Exams
CAT2025
30 Nov 25
Specializations
6 available
Data Science
Ph.D. (Data Science)
1st Year Fee
₹36,500
Total Fee
₹48,500
Cutoff
N/A
Finance
Ph.D. (Finance)
1st Year Fee
₹36,500
Total Fee
₹48,500
Cutoff
N/A
Operation Management
Ph.D (Operation Management)
1st Year Fee
₹36,500
Total Fee
₹48,500
Cutoff
N/A
Marketing
Ph.D. (Marketing)
1st Year Fee
₹36,500
Total Fee
₹48,500
Cutoff
N/A
Organizational Behavior and Human Resources
Ph.D. (Organizational Behavior and Human Resources)
1st Year Fee
₹36,500
Total Fee
₹48,500
Cutoff
N/A
Strategic Management
Ph.D. (Strategic Management)
1st Year Fee
₹36,500
Total Fee
₹48,500
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
N/A
Start: N/A
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: #23
Agency: The Week
Category: Management

Admission Process

Admission to IFMR Graduate School of Business - [IFMR GSB] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

CATGMATCMATNMATXATGREIPMAT
Placements & Recruiters

IFMR Graduate School of Business - [IFMR GSB] Placement Details

IFMR Graduate School of Business - [IFMR GSB] in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Recruiters
16
Salary Metrics
2/2
Placement Metric

Highest Package

₹21,74,000

Represents the top salary package reported in the available placement information.

Placement Metric

Average Package

₹13,04,000

Shows the typical package range students may expect based on the available average salary data.

Top Recruiters

Leading companies associated with the college’s placement ecosystem.

Showing 16 recruiters
  • Bank of America
  • Cognizant
  • Ernst & Young
  • Infosys
  • Wipro
  • Accenture
  • Deloitte
  • HDFC Bank
  • JP Morgan
  • Citi Bank
  • ICICI Bank
  • Crisil
  • Societe Generale Global Solutions
  • Samunnati
  • Northern Indian Railways
  • Credit Suisse Singapore
Campus Facilities

IFMR Graduate School of Business - [IFMR GSB] Facilities

IFMR Graduate School of Business - [IFMR GSB] in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Total Facilities
6
Academic Support
2
Student Life
4
  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Cafeteria
    Student Life

    Cafeteria

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Comp Labs
    Academic

    Comp Labs

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Wi-FI Campus
    Student Life

    Wi-FI Campus

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

Prof. Rangarajan (Raghu) K. Sundaram

Dean

Ankit Singhal

Assistant Professor, Finance, Accounting & Quantitative Finance

Ankur Paliwal

Assistant Professor of Finance

Balasubramanian G

Senior Professor & Advisor, Finance, Accounting & Quantitative Finance

Chandrasekaran N

Professor, Operations Management

Gayathri Sampath

Associate Professor, Strategy

Jayasankar Ramanathan

Associate Professor, Marketing

Contact Information

Sri City Campus, 5655, Central Expressway<br> India

Pincode: 517646

044-28279208

28202646

9360134758

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