ISAB Admission 2026: Dates, Form, Online Process, Fees

• Visit the official admission portal: https://admissions.isab.org.in/ and register by filling in the online application form.
• Upload the required documents (academic, identity, scorecards, photographs, and category certificates if applicable).
• Pay the non-refundable Application Fee of INR 650.
• Appear for the ISAB Online Aptitude Test (ISA'BEST) on 3rd May 2026, OR submit a valid CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / CUET PG scorecard. Candidates with ≥65 percentile in CAT or XAT are exempted from the ISAB Aptitude Test.
• Qualify the cut-off (60%) in ISA'BEST to advance to Stage-2.
• Attend the Online Group Discussion (GD) — a 15–20 minute session in groups of 5 students moderated by an ISAB panel.
• Attend the Online Personal Interview (PI) — a one-on-one interaction with the ISAB panel comprising experts from Industry, Academia, and Alumni of IIM Ahmedabad.
• Final selection is based on cumulative score across all components (Aptitude Test, Academic Performance, Extra-curricular Activities, and GD-PI).
• Admission offer is rolled out to selected candidates along with FAME Scholarship eligibility (Merit / Defence Pride / National Talent / Shaurya Vidya).
• Pay the admission fee, complete the joining formalities, and report to the campus on the prescribed date.

A non-refundable application fee of INR 650 is applicable at the time of applying.

The MBA (FABM) is a 21–24 month Master's programme open to graduates from agriculture and non-agriculture streams with a minimum of 55% marks. Admission is based on entrance exam score followed by GD and Interview.

ISAB Greater Noida Admission Eligibility Criteria 2026

Graduates with 55% marks from agriculture or non-agriculture streams are eligible. Final-year students can also apply with valid documents submitted by 10 September.

Note: Students with a percentile of 75 or above in CAT or CMAT are exempted from the ISAB Online Aptitude Test and are directly eligible for Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

ISA'BEST is the ISAB selection process. It has three stages — Online Aptitude Test, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Final selection is based on cumulative score of the aptitude test, academic records (10th / 12th / UG), and GD-PI performance.

ISAB Online Aptitude Test

Online Group Discussion (GD)

• Duration: 15–20 minutes
• Conducted online in groups of 5 students
• Moderated by an ISAB panel
• Detailed instructions sent to candidates via a separate email

Online Personal Interview (PI)

• One-to-one interaction with the ISAB Interview Panel
• Panel consists of experts from industry, academia, and IIM Ahmedabad alumni
• Evaluates communication, managerial skills, motivation, and fit for the FABM programme

Note: Students with a percentile of 75 or above in CAT or CMAT are exempted from the ISAB Online Aptitude Test and are directly eligible for Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Keep the following documents ready before applying or reporting for admission:

• Class 10 (SSC) mark sheet and passing certificate
• Class 12 (HSC) mark sheet and passing certificate
• Graduation mark sheets — all semesters or years
• UG Provisional / Degree / Final Certificate
• Migration Certificate (for final-year applicants only — to be submitted by 10 September)
• Entrance exam scorecard — CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / CUET PG (if applying through national entrance score)
• ISAB Online Aptitude Test scorecard (if appearing for ISA'BEST)
• Valid government photo ID — Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence
• Recent passport-sized photographs
• Category certificate — SC / ST / OBC / Minority (if applicable, for scholarship)
• Extra and co-curricular activity certificates from Class 10 to graduation (if applicable)
• Job experience certificate (for candidates with 1 or more years of work experience)
• Defence background proof (for Defence Pride Scholarship applicants only)
• Application fee payment receipt — ₹650 (non-refundable)