IFMR Graduate School of Business formerly known as the Institute for Financial Management and Research was established in 1970 by Kapil Viswanathan. IFMR GSB is affiliated with KREA University. The institute is ranked 60 in India by NIRF in 2022 and is the 2nd best in Andhra Pradesh. IFMR GSB offers MBA, Ph.D., Executive Education, and various certificate programs. IFMR Graduate School of Business Admission is offered through CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT, and GRE.

IFMR GSB has recorded the highest package of INR 20 Lakhs per Annum in the placement drive in 2022. The top recruiters are Barclays, Credit Suisse, Tata, EY, and Vivriti Capital

IFMR Graduate School of Business Ranking

IFMR GSB Sri City rankings are mentioned in the table below.

Ranked by Years Rank
NIRF 2022 60
Outlook 2021 25
BW Business World 2021 36

IFMR Graduate School of Business Courses & Fees

Courses offered by IFMR GSB Sri City are tabulated below along with their details.

Course Name Details Selection Criteria
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Duration: 2 years Fees: INR 14,56,000 Eligibility: 60% aggregate in 10th, 12th and UG;
 CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE followed by Personal Interview 
BBA/ Integrated MBA
  • Duration: 5 years Fees: INR 12,28,000 Eligibility: 60% marks in class 12th.
  • Krea Aptitude Test and Personal Interview
Full-Time Ph.D. Program
  • Duration: 4 years + 1-year extension may be granted. Fees: Waivered on Stipend. Eligibility: 60% marks in UG, 55% in Masters's degree or equivalent or Professional Qualification from ICAI, ICWAI, or ICSI
 There are three stages of the selection procedure namely
  1. Application Screening, CAT, NET JRF, GATE, CMAT Personal Interview.

IFMR Graduate School of Business Cutoff

Cutoffs of different entrance exams accepted by IFMR GSB Sri City are mentioned in the table below.

Entrance Exams Cut-Off
Common Admission Test 75 Percentile
Xavier Aptitude Test 75 Percentile
NMIMS Management Aptitude Test 222 score
Common Management Admission Test 220 score
Graduate Management Admission Test 650 score
Graduate Record Examinations 310 score

IFMR Graduate School of Business Placement

In the academic year 2021-22 Placement drive at IFMR Graduate School of Business, a total of 34 recruiters has participated. The highest CTC & average CTC bagged by the students are INR 19,64,000 and INR 11,21,000 respectively. Top recruiters who participated in the placement are Deloitte, KPMG, PWC, Cognizant, and Crisil.

Placement Statistics

Particulars Details
Highest CTC INR 19,64,000
Median CTC INR 11,09,000
Average CTC INR 11,21,000
PPOs offered 18
Total Recruiters 34
Highest Stipend INR 75,000
Average Stipend INR 20,000

IFMR Graduate School of Business Scholarships

Following are the Scholarships offered by IFMR GSB Sri City

Scholarships Eligibility Amount
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship
  • Minimum of 3.33 CGPA at the end of 3rd term Annual Family Income of less than INR 10 lakhs.
 Upto 2 lakhs per student
T.Thomas Scholarship for Business Leaders Based on academic performance at the end of 3rd term. INR 1 lakh
Merit Scholarships First 4 ranks based on the CGPA of the second year.
  • INR 2 lakhs for the 1st ranker. INR 1 lakh each to the next three ranks.

IFMR Graduate School of Business Facilities

IFMR GBS offers the following facilities to its students:

  • Student Lounges
  • Open Air Theatre
  • Fitness Centre
  • Sports Facilities
  • Infirmary
  • Salon and Convenience stores
  • ATM services
  • Library
  • Food and Dining.

Comparison: IFMR Graduate School of Business vs Great Lakes Institute of Management

A comparison between IFMR Graduate School of Business and Lakes Institute of Management is discussed in the table below.

Particulars IFMR GSB Sri City Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai
Accreditation South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS)
  • Association of MBAs (AMBA) SAQS
Ranking 60 by NIRF 2022 31 by NIRF 2022
Fees Comparison INR 14.56 lakhs for 2 years INR 11.76 lakhs for 2 years
Top Courses Offered MBA, Integrated MBA, Ph.D. PGDM, PGPM, PGXPM
Facilities
  • Library Hospital Hostel Convenience Stores Sports Complex Gym Cafeteria
  • Library Hostel Sports Complex Cafeteria Gym
Scholarship Facilities Available upto Rs.3 lakhs to students. Available upto Rs.5 lakhs to students
Highest CTC INR 19.64 LPA INR 25.80 LPA
Average CTC INR 11.21 LPA INR 12.50 LPA
Top Recruiters Barclays, Deloitte, KPMG, EY, Tata Bain, McKinsey, JP Morgan Chase, Adobe, Nestle

IFMR Graduate School of Business FAQs

Ques. What are the application fees for IFMR?

Ans: Applicants need to pay INR 1,500 as an application fee for applying to IFMR. This fee is non-refundable.

Ques. Does IFMR provide a hostel facility?

Ans: Yes. The courses offered by IFMR GSB Sri City are on-campus courses and students need to stay on the campus provided by the institute to pursue a course.

Ques. Do all the students receive scholarships?

Ans: No. Scholarship facility is available only for a few students based on their performance and need.

Ques. Does IFMR provide internships?

Ans: Yes. IFMR GSB provides 100% internships to their students with a good stipend.

Ques. Can a student apply for an internship apart from what is provided by the institute?

Ans: No. Students can only apply for the on-campus internships provided by the institute with their partnering companies.

Ques. Where is the IFMR Campus located?

Ans: The IFMR campus is located in Sri City 70km away from Chennai and can be commuted by bus, train, or private vehicle.

Ques. How does IFMR GSB provide education loan assistance to their students?

Ans: The institute provides education loan assistance to the students with the help of WeMakeScholars, supported by the Govt of India. They are associated with more than 10 banks in India. The benefits are as follows-

  • Loan amount- INR 2 lakhs to INR 2 crores funding 100% of the total expenses (course fee and living expenses)
  • Rate of interest – starts from as low as 6.75%
  • Repayment tenure- upto 15 years
  • Moratorium Period – course period + 6 months
  • No pre-payment charges
  • 100% tax benefit for interest paid under Section 80E.

Ques. Which is the closest railway station to IFMR?

Ans: The Tada railway station is the closest railway station to commute to the IFMR campus. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the campus from the station.

Ques. What is the student-to-faculty ratio in IFMR GSB?

Ans: The student-to-faculty ratio in IFMR GSB is 12:1 meaning 1 faculty is available for every 12 students.

Ques. Do the campus have good medical facilities?

Ans: The IFMR campus has 4 bedded Medical centers operated by Kauvery Hospitals with a Doctor and nurse available 24×7. Pharmacy, First Aid Boxes on all floors and campus BLS Ambulance are also available.