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- Location
- Sri City, Andhra Pradesh
- Established
- 2000
- Type
- Private University
- Ownership
- Private
- Affiliation
- Krea University
- Approvals
- UGC
- Annual fees
- Official website
- krea.edu.in
Overview
IFMR Graduate School of Business (IFMR GSB) is the business school of Krea University, located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. It grew out of a research institution with a history of about five decades, began a PGDM programme in 2000, and moved to an MBA offered under Krea University in 2017.
The school offers a full-time, two-year residential MBA, and also an integrated BBA-MBA. It has been accredited by the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS). IFMR GSB does not appear in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking list.
Applicants need a valid score in CAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE or IIT JAM, and shortlisted candidates attend an offline personal interview. Sign up free to see fees by quota, closing ranks and placement data.
Courses & fees
Fee structure by quota
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Courses offered
Admission
Entrance exams accepted
- CAT 2026 (Common Admission Test)
- XAT 2027 (Xavier Aptitude Test)
- GMAT Focus Edition (Graduate Management Admission Test)
- NMAT by GMAC
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree plus a qualifying score in CAT or XAT (80 percentile), NMAT (222), GMAT (525), GRE (310), GATE or IIT JAM
Admission process
Online application, screening on academics and test score, offline personal interview, then final decision.
Campus & facilities
- Hostel
- Residential campus (hostel mandatory)
- Medical insurance included in living fee
- Sports and gym
- Sri City campus
Address
5655, Central Expressway, Sri City, Andhra Pradesh – 517646Frequently asked questions
Where is IFMR GSB located?
IFMR Graduate School of Business is on the Krea University campus in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
Which tests does IFMR GSB accept for the MBA?
CAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE or IIT JAM scores at the stated cut-offs.
What is the MBA fee at IFMR GSB?
The total programme fee for the 2027-29 batch is Rs 16,00,000, with a separate first-year living fee of Rs 2,25,000.
Is the IFMR GSB MBA residential?
Yes, the programme is residential and staying in the hostel is mandatory.
