Admissions Open for MBA (IB), MBA (HRD) and MBA (BA) 2026–28 at Delhi School of Economics

The Department of Commerce, Faculty of Commerce and Business, Delhi School of Economics (University of Delhi) has officially announced the opening of applications for the XXXII batch of MBA (International Business – IB), MBA (Human Resource Development – HRD), and the IV batch of MBA (Business Analytics – BA) for the academic session 2026–28.

These MBA programs are known for their academic excellence and strong industry-oriented curriculum, designed to prepare students for competitive roles in international trade, analytics-based business decision-making, and human resource management.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from the University of Delhi or any other recognized institution, with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

Relaxation in minimum marks is available to candidates belonging to the SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories, and to those applying under the following supernumerary seats: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Children/Widows of Armed Forces Personnel (CW), Foreign Students, Ward Quota (Teaching and Non-Teaching), and Orphan Quota.

Women applicants who do not belong to supernumerary categories will receive an augmentation of five marks in the calculation of the Composite Score at the time of merit list preparation.

Admission and Selection Process

Admission to MBA (IB), MBA (HRD), and MBA (BA) will be based on the following components:

• CAT 2025 Score

• Matriculation academic performance

• 10+2 marks

• Group Discussion

• Personal Interview and Extempore

It is important to note that candidates must apply separately for the CAT 2025 examination through the official IIM CAT portal, and for the MBA programs through the Department of Commerce.

IIMs have no role in the selection or conduct of these programs.

Application Mode and Fee Structure

Applications will be accepted through online mode only. Details of the online application procedure will be available on the official Department website.

Application fee:

• General / CW / OBC – ₹2,000

• SC / ST / PwBD / EWS – ₹1,000

Important Dates

• Online Application Opens: 22 December 2025

• Last Date for Online Application: 19 January 2026, up to 04:00 PM

Official Website:Further information, updates, and instructions will be available at:https://commerce.du.ac.in/

Next Steps for Applicants

• Register for the CAT 2025 examination

• Prepare academic records and required documents

• Apply online through the official website within the specified dates

• Keep track of notifications released by the Department for counselling and merit list updates

  
  

Best wishes to all prospective applicants for a successful admission process.