IFMR Chennai Admission 2026

IFMR Chennai admissions are based on scores from CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, GMAT, or GRE. Candidates must have a valid score in one of these exams. Candidates must apply online through the official website of IFMR GSB. The application form requires details such as academic qualifications and entrance exam scores. Shortlisted candidates are invited for a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The final selection is based on the entrance test scores, WAT, PI, and academic performance.

IFMR Chennai Admission Process

Graduates in any discipline with a consistent academic record; Candidates pursuing final year degrees can also apply.

• Applicants are required to take /have taken any of the following standardised entrance exams – CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT & GRE (taken in the last three years).
• The cut-off and weights are not the same for all the entrance exams – so your performance in all the entrance exams you have taken will be evaluated against the respective cut off and only your best performance will be considered.
• While CAT/XAT/CMAT percentiles or GRE/GMAT scores are an important component of the admission process, these are not the sole criteria for admission.
• The admission committee will consider the applicant’s past academic performance, and performance in Personal Interview.
• Further the admissions committee recognizes the importance of passion for achievement demonstrated even in non-academic endeavour such as, but not limited to, sports (represented country, state or district), NCC, Performing Arts (but NOT fine arts), volunteering, activism etc. and at the work place (of a corresponding level);
• Those with track record in these areas would get a relaxation with regard to cut off scores, provided they are otherwise eligible, and capable;
• However, there is no exemption from the requirement of a valid score in, at least one of CAT/XAT/CMAT/ GRE/GMAT regardless of any achievements