SDA Bocconi Asia Center accepts admission for its business programs through separate routes for IMB, IEMB and executive learning. The International Master in Business takes CAT, GMAT, GRE, NMAT by GMAC or Bocconi Test scores, while the International Executive Master in Business is meant for working professionals with 9 or more years of full time work experience.

For IMB, the application fee is INR 3,500. The IEMB application fee is INR 4,000. Executive programs follow direct enrolment through the institute, without an entrance exam or merit list.

Admission Update

  • IMB: Applications for Round 1 of the 2027-29 batch end on November 30, 2026. Round 2 ends on January 25, 2027.
  • IMB Round 3: The institute has not announced the Round 3 deadline. Based on the previous cycle, it is expected in March 2027.
  • IEMB: The next batch starts in January 2027. The main application round closes in October 2026.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Important Dates 2027

Students applying to SDA Bocconi Asia Center must track both institute deadlines and the exam dates for accepted entrance tests.

Event Date
IMB applications open for 2027-29 cycle November 2026
CAT 2026 admit card release begins November 4, 2026
NMAT by GMAC 2026 registration closes October 10, 2026
NMAT by GMAC 2026 slot scheduling closes October 22, 2026
NMAT by GMAC 2026 test window November 2 to December 20, 2026
CAT 2026 exam November 29, 2026
IMB Round 1 submission deadline November 30, 2026
CAT 2026 result January 2027
IEMB program begins January 2027
IMB Round 2 submission deadline January 25, 2027
IMB Round 3 submission deadline March 2027
IMB program begins June 2027
IEMB graduation March 2028
IMB Milan term begins September 2028
IMB graduation May 2029

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

SDA Bocconi Asia Center IMB Admission 2027

The International Master in Business is a 22 month full time course in English. Teaching takes place at Powai, Mumbai, and includes a four month term at Bocconi in Milan from September 2028 to December 2028. The June 2027 intake is the 16th edition and ends in May 2029.

Particulars Details
Program International Master in Business (IMB)
Duration 22 months, full time
Campus Powai, Mumbai, with a four month term in Milan
Batch start June 2027
Graduation May 2029
Accepted exams CAT, GMAT, GRE, NMAT by GMAC, Bocconi Test
Application fee INR 3,500

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

SDA Bocconi Asia Center has not published a seat matrix for IMB. The Class of 2026 shows the program size, with 378 students receiving the IMB diploma at the 13th convocation from 25 Indian states and union territories. The institute's admissions committee manages the full admission process.

For IMB, applicants may submit CAT 2025 or CAT 2026, NMAT by GMAC 2025 or NMAT by GMAC 2026, GMAT taken after January 1, 2023, GRE taken after January 1, 2024, or the Bocconi Test. GMAT and GRE are available on demand through the year. The Bocconi Test is taken online after the application is submitted and is used only for the live cycle.

The Bocconi Test has about 70 minutes of testing and 54 questions. It covers verbal reasoning, numeric reasoning and inductive reasoning, with 18 questions in each part. It is computer adaptive, has no negative marking, and is delivered online in every city. Results are shown only as pass or fail, and no score is shared. Applicants without a valid CAT, NMAT by GMAC, GMAT or GRE score must take it. Applicants whose scores are below the institute's own averages may also be asked to take it.

Academic eligibility is checked through Class 10, Class 12 and graduation marks. Students must have 55 percent in each of these three levels, and the average across the three must be 70 percent. There is no published relaxation for either rule.

Particulars Details
Qualifying degree Undergraduate degree in any discipline, or final year at the time of applying
Minimum marks 55 percent each in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation
Aggregate bar 70 percent average across Class 10, Class 12 and graduation
Entrance score CAT, NMAT by GMAC, GMAT, GRE or Bocconi Test
Work experience Up to 5 years after graduation, not mandatory
Application fee INR 3,500

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The program is meant for fresh graduates and young executives. Work experience after graduation must be within 5 years. Only paid full time work is assessed. Self employment is accepted when income tax returns support it. Internships and training periods are not counted.

Editor's Tip: Before paying the application fee, add your Class 10, Class 12 and graduation percentages and divide the total by three. You must clear both the 55 percent level wise rule and the 70 percent average rule. If your graduation marks are in grades, use the conversion formula given by your university.

IMB selection starts with application screening. The institute reviews the test score, curriculum vitae, transcripts and essays together. Applicants who need the Bocconi Test get their schedule by email after submitting the form.

  • Application screening: the institute checks the score, curriculum vitae, academic records and essays together.
  • Bocconi Test: applicants who need the test receive the schedule by email after submission.
  • Artificial intelligence interview: this online round comes before the panel interview.
  • Personal interview: the admissions panel checks communication, problem solving and the overall profile.
  • Admissions committee review: the final admission call and the tuition waiver decision are made together.

The final decision uses academic consistency, entrance score, work experience value, extra curricular record, soft skills and interview performance. The institute does not publish numerical weightage for these areas. A high test score helps, but it is not the only deciding factor. A student with an average score may still be considered if other parts of the profile are strong.

Editor's Tip: Take the artificial intelligence interview seriously because it decides whether you move to the panel stage. Use a quiet room, a steady internet connection and clear full sentence answers. Keep a few examples from college projects or work ready for the panel interview.

The IMB form is submitted online through the institute's admission portal. Each round has a deadline, and the applicant must complete the form before that round closes.

  1. Go to the IMB admission page and begin the online form for the 2027-29 batch.
  2. Add personal, academic and professional details, and answer the essay questions.
  3. Upload the curriculum vitae in the institute's format, along with transcripts and photo identity proof.
  4. Enter the entrance test score, or choose the Bocconi Test if no valid score is available.
  5. Pay the INR 3,500 application fee and submit the form before the round deadline.
  6. Take the Bocconi Test on the emailed slot, if it applies.
  7. Complete the artificial intelligence interview and then the panel interview.
  8. Read the offer letter, which also states the tuition waiver decision and fee instalment schedule.

Missing one round does not always end the cycle for an applicant. The institute may move the application to the next round. Later rounds depend on seats still available, so admission becomes harder as the cycle moves forward.

Applicants must upload all required documents inside the form. Graduation mark sheets must be combined into one PDF.

  • Class 10 mark sheet
  • Class 12 mark sheet
  • All semester or year wise graduation mark sheets, combined into a single PDF
  • Degree certificate, or provisional certificate if the degree is awaited
  • Updated curriculum vitae in the institute's template
  • Photo identity proof, such as passport or permanent account number card
  • Digital passport size photograph
  • Entrance test scorecard, except for Bocconi Test takers

Final year students upload the mark sheets they have at the time of application. They must submit the degree or provisional certificate after the result is declared. Their offer stays conditional until the bachelor's degree is completed before the program starts.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center IEMB Admission 2027

The International Executive Master in Business is a 15 month program for mid senior professionals. The January 2027 intake graduates in March 2028. Classes are held in person for three days a month, from Friday to Sunday, with some sessions online.

The batch is designed for experienced professionals. Average work experience in the cohort is 16.4 years, so IEMB is not an IMB substitute for someone with only two or three years of work experience.

Particulars Details
Qualifying degree Undergraduate degree in any discipline
Work experience 9 or more years, or a young entrepreneur profile
Employment status Current full time employment
Entrance score GMAT or GRE taken after January 1, 2020, or the SDA Bocconi test
Language English proficiency
Application fee INR 4,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The fixed requirement is work experience, with 9 years as the stated minimum. The institute may consider exceptions for outstanding profiles, including founders with fewer years of work. GMAT and GRE scores are accepted if taken after January 1, 2020. Applicants without those scores take the institute's own test.

The IEMB admission process has three steps. A manager recommendation is required, which makes the route different from the IMB process.

  1. Submit the online form with all documents and pay the non refundable application fee of INR 4,000.
  2. Complete the evaluation stage through GMAT, GRE or internal test score, a recommendation letter from a current or previous manager, and a personal interview.
  3. Receive the offer letter after the selection round is over.

The institute studies the applicant's academic background, professional record, motivation and skills. The resume matters more for IEMB than it does for IMB, and the admissions team can review it directly before the application is submitted. Tuition waivers are limited and are based on academic background, professional achievements, functional expertise, test performance and interview performance.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Executive Program Admission

Executive programs at SDA Bocconi Asia Center use direct enrolment through the institute. These programs do not require an entrance exam, and the institute does not prepare a merit list for them.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Cutoff 2027

SDA Bocconi Asia Center does not announce an IMB cutoff and does not publish a merit list for admitted students. There is no minimum qualifying score listed for CAT, NMAT by GMAC, GMAT, GRE or the Bocconi Test. This means a scorecard by itself does not guarantee selection or remove a student from consideration.

The bands below are expected competitive ranges for a Round 1 applicant. They are not official cutoffs. They only show the level where an applicant may be in a stronger position.

Exam Expected Competitive Band
CAT 85 to 90 percentile
NMAT by GMAC 200 to 220

A score below these bands does not automatically end the application. The Bocconi Test is available for applicants with no score or a weaker score. It gives only a pass or fail result, so the institute can look beyond a modest percentile when the academic record and work achievements are strong.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center IMB vs SPJIMR PGDM vs SIBM Mumbai MBA

Students comparing management programs in Mumbai often place SDA Bocconi Asia Center IMB beside SPJIMR PGDM and SIBM Mumbai MBA. Their selection systems are different.

Particulars SDA Bocconi Asia Center SPJIMR SIBM Mumbai
Entrance Exams Accepted CAT, GMAT, GRE, NMAT, Bocconi Test CAT or GMAT SNAP only
Published Qualifying Bar None declared CAT 85 overall, 75 sectional None declared
Shortlisting Basis Academics, test score, profile Profile score plus qualifying exam score SNAP score
Next Stage Artificial intelligence round plus panel interview Two rounds of group interviews Group exercise plus personal interaction
Published Merit Weightage None disclosed Composite score, split not disclosed SNAP 50, group exercise 10, interaction 40
Work Experience Window Up to 5 years Up to 5 years No cap published

Note: SDA Bocconi Asia Center gives applicants more exam choices because it accepts five test options and states no qualifying bar. SPJIMR has a stated sectional and overall percentile gate before reading the profile. SIBM Mumbai accepts only Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP), but it publishes the marks split used for the merit list.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Admission Contact Details

Admission questions are handled by SDA Bocconi Asia Center's admissions desk. The institute does not name any authorised agent or outside channel for its master programs. Check any admission message with the contacts below before taking action.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center, 9th Floor, Hiranandani Knowledge Park, Technology Street, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076

Admissions: admissions@sdabocconiasiacenter.com

General enquiries: info@sdabocconiasiacenter.com

Telephone: +91 22 4086 7000

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Admission FAQs

Ques. When do IMB applications close for the 2027-29 batch?

Ans. Round 1 closes on November 30, 2026, and Round 2 closes on January 25, 2027. Round 3 is expected in March 2027. A fourth round may be opened if seats remain.

Ques. Which test score can I use for IMB admission?

Ans. You can apply with CAT 2025 or 2026, NMAT by GMAC 2025 or 2026, GMAT taken after January 1, 2023, GRE taken after January 1, 2024, or the Bocconi Test. Any one valid score is enough.

Ques. What marks are needed to be eligible for IMB?

Ans. You need 55 percent separately in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation. The average of these three results must also be at least 70 percent.

Ques. Are final year undergraduate students allowed to apply?

Ans. Yes. Final year students can apply. Their admission offer remains conditional until they finish the degree and submit the degree or provisional certificate before the program begins in June 2027.

Ques. Who needs to appear for the Bocconi Test?

Ans. The Bocconi Test is the institute's online screening test. It lasts about 70 minutes and has 54 computer adaptive questions from verbal, numeric and inductive reasoning. Applicants without a valid CAT, NMAT by GMAC, GMAT or GRE score must take it. Students with scores below the institute's averages may also be asked to take it.

Ques. Is there a penalty for wrong answers in the Bocconi Test?

Ans. No. Wrong answers do not carry negative marking. The result is given only as pass or fail, and the applicant does not receive a score.

Ques. Does SDA Bocconi Asia Center publish an IMB cutoff?

Ans. No official cutoff or merit list is released. For Round 1, the expected competitive range is 85 to 90 percentile in CAT and 200 to 220 in NMAT by GMAC, but these are not official limits.

Ques. How much is the IMB application fee?

Ans. The IMB application fee is INR 3,500. The Bocconi Test is covered in this fee, so no extra amount is charged for choosing that test.

Ques. Can students get a guaranteed seat through direct admission?

Ans. No. Admission to both master programs is through the online form, eligibility review and interview stages. Any claim of a guaranteed seat through an agent should be verified with the admissions office before payment.

Ques. What is the IMB work experience limit?

Ans. IMB accepts applicants with up to 5 years of post graduation work experience. Work experience is not compulsory. Only paid full time work is assessed, and self employment is counted when supported by income tax returns.

Ques. Who can apply for IEMB?

Ans. IEMB applicants need an undergraduate degree, 9 or more years of work experience or a young entrepreneur profile, current full time employment, English proficiency, and a GMAT or GRE score taken after January 1, 2020 or the SDA Bocconi test.

Ques. What is the IMB 2027-29 schedule?

Ans. The batch starts in June 2027 at Powai, Mumbai, and ends in May 2029. Students spend four months at Bocconi in Milan from September 2028 to December 2028.

Ques. Is there a separate form for tuition waiver?

Ans. No. The same application is used for admission and tuition waiver review. The admissions committee shares the tuition waiver decision with the offer letter.

Ques. Which documents are needed for the IMB form?

Ans. You need Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, all graduation mark sheets in one PDF, degree or provisional certificate, updated curriculum vitae in the institute's format, photo identity proof, digital passport size photograph and an entrance test scorecard where applicable.

Admission fraud caution:

  • Applications are accepted only through the institute's own online admissions portal.
  • No agent or consultant is authorised to guarantee a seat in the IMB or IEMB program.
  • Application and admission payments are made only through the channels named in the offer letter.

Verify any admission communication with admissions@sdabocconiasiacenter.com or by calling +91 22 4086 7000 before making a payment. Dates and criteria on this page follow the institute's published admission documents for the cycle and are subject to revision by the institute.