Indian Institute of Management: Admission to MBA in Business Analytics & AI (BPGP: BA & AI) Programme, 2027-2029 Batch (Round 2)

Indian Institute of Management

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Admission to MBA in Business Analytics & AI (BPGP: BA & AI) Programme, 2027-2029 Batch (Round 2)

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Indian Institute of Management (IIMA)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Admission to MBA in Business Analytics & AI (BPGP: BA & AI) Programme, 2027-2029 Batch (Round 2)

Application Starts 03^rd November, 2026
Application Ends 20^th December, 2026

About Programme

Programme Benefits & Features

- Rigorous blended learning MBA degree-granting programme offered by the top business school in India.

- Duration: 2 years.

- The programme provides a one-year exit option leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Analytics and AI, with the flexibility for participants to return at a later year to complete the programme and graduate with the degree.

- Designed for working professionals and entrepreneurs with flexibility and benefits of technology-enabled interaction (direct-to-device) to pursue the programme alongside regular job/venture.

- Classroom learning led by globally recognized IIMA faculty complemented through peer learning.

- Unique learnings from IIMA's case method pedagogy, which brings real-life business scenarios to the classroom.

- Access to the world-class learning resources at IIMA, including the Vikram Sarabhai Library, computing infrastructure and expansive set of databases through remote access during the entire duration of the programme.

- Cutting-edge curriculum combining business management, analytics and AI concepts and frameworks through classroom discussions and experiential learning (capstone projects and action-learning projects).

- Access to an excellent peer network from diverse set of industries with career focus on business analytics and AI.

- The graduates of the programme become a part of the globally renowned IIMA Alumni network.

Programme Structure

The curriculum is broadly categorized into six Terms:
First year
Term I: Apply data-driven analytical thinking to solve business problems
Term II: Integrate data insights across business functions
Term III: Collaborate effectively and contribute to teams in a data-driven environment

Second year
Term IV: Lead and innovate with help of data-informed decision making in a global digital economy
Term V: Uphold ethical standards and stakeholder responsibility in analysing and using data insights
Term VI: Lead strategic transformation through AI and analytics and conduct applied research and innovation in analytics and AI

Programme Calendar
- First Year (Core courses)

Probability & Statistics – I
Programming for Analytics using R & Python
Introduction to Data Management
Introduction to Optimization and Decision Models
Concepts in Business Analytics & AI
Introduction to Digital Transformation
Principles of Economics
Principles of Finance & Accounting

Linear Regression Models
Probability & Statistics – II
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) & Data Visualization
Foundations for Machine-learning and AI
Principles of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour
Principles of Business and Corporate Strategy
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Operations Management
Capstone Project (Initiation)

Advanced Machine Learning and AI
Time-series Forecasting
Databases and Data Architecture
Communication of Analytical Findings to Business-leaders
Digital Strategies
Applications of Gen AI, Agentic AI in Business
Capstone Project (completion)

- Second Year (Core, Elective courses and Projects)

Natural Language Processing
Deep Learning
Decision-making under Uncertainty and Simulation
Business Simulation Game
Elective courses

Elements of Analytics Project Lifecycle and Developing Action Learning Project Proposal
Ethics and Responsible Usage of Analytics and AI
Elective courses

Action Learning Projects in Analytics & AI
Elective courses

Admissions

Who Can Apply?

Following are the basic criteria for the application:
Holding at least a bachelor’s degree/CA/CS/ICWA/CMA or equivalent in any discipline, with at least 50 percent marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA in the terminal degree, awarded by any of the recognized universities.

Working Professionals and Entrepreneurs with a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience, after completion of 3-year graduation, as on March 31, 2027. i.e., 10+2+3 years of education plus 3 years of full-time work experience OR Working Professionals and Entrepreneurs with a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience, after completion of 4-year graduation, as on March 31, 2027. i.e., 10+2+4 years of education plus 2 years of full-time work experience.

CAT/GMAT/GRE Score taken within the previous 5 years (GMAT Classic/Focus Edition exam scores and GRE exam scores are valid). The test dates shall be not prior to January 01, 2022. Alternatively, applicants can appear for Round-1 IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI scheduled to be held on November 22, 2026.

Admission Process

The students are selected through a rigorous admissions process that includes standardized test scores and personal interviews.

The candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Interview based on the standardized (or IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI) test scores. The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel of IIMA faculty members. The applicants will be selected based on criteria such as analytical ability, quality of work experience and education, and potential for professional success.

IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI

IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI is an online assessment test tailored for candidates who cannot apply with conventional test scores such as those from CAT, GMAT, or GRE. To opt for IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI within the application portal,

The Test for BPGP: BA & AI will be conducted at specific exam centres across India. A list of exam centres is available in the application portal.

The format of the Test for BPGP: BA & AI shall be similar to other management aptitude tests. Test for BPGP: BA & AI duration shall be 90 minutes and shall be asked from the below mentioned three sections:
a) Quantitative Aptitude
b) Analytical Reasoning
c) Verbal Aptitude

Admission Timeline for 2027-29 Batch

Activity	Round-1	Round-2
Application Portal Opens	September 05, 2026	November 03, 2026
Submit the final application with application fees	November 02, 2026	December 20, 2026
Admit Card (only for IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI Takers)	November 16, 2026	December 29, 2026
IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI	November 22, 2026	January 10, 2027
Shortlist Announcement	November 30, 2026	January 18, 2027
Interview with IIMA Faculty members (Starting Date)	December 05, 2026	January 22, 2027
Interview with IIMA Faculty members (Ending Date)	December 13, 2026	January 31, 2027
Final Selection	December 21, 2026	February 10, 2027

*The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

Eligibility

To be considered an applicant for the BPGP: BA & AI batch of 2027-29, the criteria are as below:

Holding at least a bachelor's degree/CA/CS/ICWA/CMA or equivalent in any discipline, with at least 50 percent marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA in the terminal degree, awarded by any of the recognized universities.
Working Professionals and Entrepreneurs with a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience, after completion of 3-year graduation, as on March 31, 2027. i.e., 10+2+3 years of education plus 3 years of full-time work experience OR Working Professionals and Entrepreneurs with a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience, after completion of 4-year graduation, as on March 31, 2027. i.e., 10+2+4 years of education plus 2 years of full-time work experience.
CAT/GMAT/GRE Score taken within the previous 5 years (GMAT Classic/Focus Edition exam scores and GRE exam scores are valid). The test dates shall be not prior to January 01, 2021. Alternatively, applicants can appear for Round-2 IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI scheduled to be held on January 10, 2027.

Programme Fees and Schedule

Application fee for CAT/GMAT/GRE: Rs. 2,000/-.
Application fee for IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI: Rs. 5,000/-
*The Programme fee excludes the cost of travel and accommodation for the campus modules. The fee will be collected over the course of the programme as per pre-determined installment schedule.

Particular	Amount (INR)
First Commitment Fee (non-refundable)	1,00,000/-
1st Instalment (March 31, 2027)	3,50,000/-
2nd Instalment (July 30, 2027)	4,00,000/-
3rd Instalment (November 30, 2027)	4,00,000/-
4th Instalment (February 28, 2028)	4,50,000/-
5th Instalment (July 31, 2028)	2,00,000/-
6th Instalment (November 30, 2028)	2,00,000/-
Total Programme Fee	21,00,000/-

Financial Aid

Usually, several banks are interested in offering loans to those admitted to the MBA-BPGP: BA & AI. International students, apart from their own banking sources, can approach bank branches of Indian banks in their countries.

Please click below for loan schemes available for MBA-BPGP: BA & AI from various Banks:
Bank of Baroda | Axis Bank | Punjab National Bank | IDFC First Bank
For exact details please contact the bank/s directly since the interest rates change from time to time.

CONTACT
chr-pgpx@iima.ac.in

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