Admission Alert: University of Allahabad MBA 2025 -26
The University of Allahabad invites online applications for admission to its Master of Business Administration (MBA) and MBA (Rural Development) programmes for the academic year 2025–26. The programmes are offered through MONIRBA and GBPSSI, respectively. Admission will be based on the Postgraduate Admission Test (PGAT) followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
Programmes Offered
- MBA – Offered by MONIRBA (Motilal Nehru Institute of Research and Business Administration)
- MBA – Rural Development (MBA-RD) – Offered by GBPSSI (Gandhi Bhawan PG Institute)
| Programme | Intake |
|---|---|
| MBA (MONIRBA) | 58 |
| MBA-RD (GBPSSI) | 58 |
Note: Number of seats may change as per Government of India recommendations.
Eligibility
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 3 years) in any stream from a recognized university.
- Final-year graduation students may also apply, provided they submit final result at the time of admission.
- Session Gap Deduction: Candidates who graduated before 2023–24 will face a deduction in PGAT marks as follows:
| Graduation Year | Deduction on PGAT Marks |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 5% |
| 2021–22 | 10% |
| 2020–21 and earlier | 15% |
Admission Process
- Online Entrance Test (PGAT) – 300 marks
- Group Discussion (GD) – 50 marks
- Personal Interview (PI) – 50 marks
- Final Merit List – Based on cumulative score of PGAT + GD + PI
Test Format (PGAT):
- Communication Ability in English – 80 Marks (40 Qs)
- Aptitude and Reasoning – 80 Marks (40 Qs)
- General Awareness – 80 Marks (40 Qs)
- Quantitative Aptitude – 60 Marks (30 Qs)
Test Medium: English only
Test Centres
- Online & Offline: Prayagraj, Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Bareilly, New Delhi
- Online Only: Bhopal, Kolkata, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram
GD/PI will be conducted only in Prayagraj.
Important Dates
| Opening of Online Registration | 25 April 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration & Payment | 16 May 2025 |
| Admit Card Download | 1 week before test |
| Date of PGAT Entrance Test | First Week of June 2025 (Tentative) |
| GD & PI (Shortlisted Candidates) | To be notified |
| Final Result Declaration | To be announced online |
Reservations
- SC – 15%
- ST – 7.5%
- OBC – 27%
- EWS – 10%
- PwD – 5% (sub-category-wise distribution)
- Supernumerary Quota for wards of university employees – 5%
- Kashmiri Migrants, Foreign Nationals & NRIs – As per Government/University norms
How to Apply
- Visit https://aupravesh2025.cbtexam.in or www.allduniv.ac.in → PG Admission 2025
- Read instructions carefully before applying
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and required details
- Pay application fee and download the final submitted form
Contact Details (Helpdesk)
University of Allahabad MBA 2025 -26 Admissions
- Phone: +91-9336799054, 9451105214
- Email: [email protected]
- Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (All Days)
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