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Graphic Era Admission 2026

Eligibility, selection weights, important dates and batch profile

Graphic Era Admission 2026-27 — Eligibility, Cutoffs, Selection Process & Important Dates

Graphic Era MBA admission is via valid CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/SNAP/NMAT/GMAT score (or GEU Aptitude Test for the MBA IMPACT cohort). Admission is granted based on entrance test percentile + Personal Interview, per merit decided by the university. The university's slab-based fee + scholarship system automatically adjusts net tuition based on Graduation % or entrance percentile (whichever yields a better slab).

Programmes (PG)

MBA (Flagship): 2 yrs · 4 semesters · 14 specialisations · NBA-accredited · slab-based fee ₹6.71-8.29 L
MBA (AI & DS): MBA in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science · uses on-campus NVIDIA DGX B200
MBA (IMPACT): Cohort-based · CAT/XAT/SNAP/NMAT/CMAT or University Aptitude Test
Ph.D Management: GATE/NET/SLET or written test + interview

Eligibility

UG degree: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university · MIN 50% aggregate marks · 45% for SC/ST candidates
Final-year: Eligible · degree to be completed before commencement
MBA AI & DS specific: APTITUDE TEST or Bachelor's Degree of at least 3 years duration with not less than 60% marks aggregate
Tests: CAT 2025 / XAT 2026 / MAT / CMAT / SNAP / NMAT / GMAT / GEU Test

Selection Process

Step 1: Apply online via geu.ac.in/admissions · upload UG transcripts, entrance score, ID
Step 2: Score-based shortlist · slab determined automatically
Step 3: Personal Interview at GEU campus
Step 4: Final selection per merit decided by the university
Step 5: Offer letter + slab-based fee schedule + hostel allotment

Fees (slab-based with scholarship)

Slab 1 — best: ₹6.71 L total (Grad ≥95% OR CAT/XAT ≥85 %ile OR MAT/CMAT ≥99)
Slab 6 — base: ₹8.29 L total (Grad 70-74.99% OR CAT/XAT 60-65 %ile)
One-time: ₹20K admission + ₹5K enrolment + ₹5K refundable caution
Other charges: ₹20,500/year (Exam + Library + Insurance + Sports + PDP)
Global Immersion (optional): ₹70,000/year extra if opted in

Scholarships

Girl Candidates: 10% additional on net tuition
Defence Ward: 5% additional
Sports (National): 5% additional
Current Sibling: 7.5% additional
Passed-Out Sibling: 5% additional
Alumni Loyalty: 10% additional
Single Parent (COVID): 10% additional
Single Parent (Normal): 5% additional
Yearly Payment Discount: 5% on yearly payment
GECET Pool: ₹100 Cr university-wide scholarship pool · gecet.geu.ac.in

Accreditations

NAAC: A+ Grade Accredited
NIRF Management: #52 All India (2025)
NIRF University: #48 All India (2025)
NBA: MBA + 5 B.Tech programmes (CSE, ECE, ME, CE, Biotech) — only university in region with both NBA-accredited
QS WUR: Diamond I-GAUGE Rating
THE WUR 2026: #601-800 globally · #41 Sustainability India · #138 Southern Asia

Contact

Address: 566/6, Bell Road, Society Area, Clement Town, Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 248002
Toll-free: 1800 270 1280 · 1800 890 6027
WhatsApp: +91-70881 19995
Email: admissions@geu.ac.in · enquiry@geu.ac.in
Website: www.geu.ac.in

Cutoff expectations (by category)

Category	Min qualifying	Realistic shortlist
Best Slab (₹6.71 L total fee)	CAT/XAT ≥85.01 %ile OR Graduation ≥95% OR MAT/CMAT ≥99 %ile	Up to 100% tuition scholarship
Slab 2 (₹7.10 L)	CAT/XAT 80.01-85 %ile OR Graduation 90-94.99%	Significant scholarship
Slab 3 (₹7.30 L)	CAT/XAT 75.01-80 %ile OR Graduation 85-89.99%	Mid scholarship
Slab 4 (₹7.50 L)	CAT/XAT 70.01-75 %ile OR Graduation 80-84.99%	Mid scholarship
Slab 5 (₹7.89 L)	CAT/XAT 65.01-70 %ile OR Graduation 75-79.99%	Small scholarship
Slab 6 — No scholarship (₹8.29 L)	CAT/XAT 60-65 %ile OR Graduation 70-74.99%	Base fee · no scholarship

Detailed selection process — what to expect at each stage

Apply online

geu.ac.in/admissions · upload academic record, entrance score, ID

Score shortlist

CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/SNAP/NMAT/GMAT/GEU Aptitude Test · slab determined automatically based on percentile + Graduation %

Personal Interview

PI at GEU campus (Clement Town, Dehradun)

Merit selection

Final selection per merit decided by the university

Offer + scholarships

Slab-based fee + applicable scholarships (Girls, Defence Ward, Alumni, Sibling, Single Parent, Sports, Yearly Payment) automatically applied at offer

Important dates — 2026-27 admission cycle

Application Window

Rolling — verify on geu.ac.in/admissions

session commencement

Per GEU academic calendar

Batch profile

Reservations & diversity: Per UGC norms applicable to Deemed-to-be Universities. 45% SC/ST minimum aggregate (vs 50% General). National + State Reservation duly attended for Ph.D admissions per brochure. 25% of all seats are available for scholarship per slab system + first-come-first-served.

Graphic Era Financial Aid 2026 — Loans, EMI Options & Scholarships

Graphic Era scholarships — published categories

Marks-Based Scholarship

Up to 100% of tuition fee (via the slab-based fee structure)

Entrance-Based Scholarship

Up to 100% of tuition fee (via slab fee structure)

Girl Candidates Scholarship

10% additional on net tuition fee

Defence Ward Scholarship

5% additional

Sports Scholarship (National Level)

5% additional

Current Sibling Scholarship

7.5% additional

Passed-Out Sibling Scholarship

5% additional

Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

10% additional

Single Parent Scholarship (COVID Case)

10% additional

Single Parent Scholarship (Normal Case)

5% additional

Yearly Payment Discount

5% on yearly payment

Frequently Asked Questions