The MBA programme at Shri Ram Murti Smarak International Business School (SRMS IBS), Lucknow is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and approved by AICTE. The programme offers specialisations in Marketing, Finance, International Business, Human Resource Management, and Information Technology across four semesters. SRMS IBS holds NAAC Grade A accreditation and is Collegedunia-ranked 222 in its 2023 India Management Colleges list. Admission is through the UPTAC MBA counselling portal; accepted entrance exams include CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, SNAP, and CUET-PG.
MBA 2026-27 admissions at SRMS IBS Lucknow are through the UPTAC MBA counselling portal based on CUET-PG 2026 or other accepted entrance exam scores; CUET-PG 2026 exam runs March 6 to 27, 2026 with results on April 24, 2026.
Key Points
- SRMS IBS MBA is a two-year AKTU-affiliated programme at an AICTE-approved, NAAC Grade A business school.
- Total programme fee is ₹2,90,000 for two years.
- Admission is through UPTAC MBA counselling; accepted exams include CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, SNAP, and CUET-PG.
- Eligibility requires a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ST).
- Collegedunia ranked SRMS IBS 222 in its 2023 India Management Colleges list.
SRMS IBS Lucknow MBA Fees
MBA Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | ₹1,45,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | ₹1,45,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years) | ₹2,90,000 |
- The total programme fee for the two-year MBA at SRMS IBS Lucknow is ₹2,90,000, payable at ₹1,45,000 per year for standard MBA specialisations.
- Additional charges such as examination fee, library fee, and optional hostel fee (₹86,000 per year, single occupancy) are not included in the above total.
- Confirm the exact 2026-27 fee structure from the SRMS IBS admissions office at srms.ac.in/ibs or +91-9458704141.
SRMS IBS Lucknow MBA Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CAT 2025 Result | January 2026 |
| MAT 2026 (February session) Exam | February 2026 |
| CMAT 2026 Exam | March 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Exam Window | Mar 6 to Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Result | April 24, 2026 |
| UPTAC MBA Counselling Begins | June to July 2026 |
| Document Verification and Admission | July to August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CUET-PG 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 | Mar 6 to Mar 27, 2026 | Result: April 24, 2026 |
| CAT 2025 | July 2025 | November 2025 | Result: January 2026 |
| MAT 2026 (Feb CBT) | As per AIMA schedule | February 2026 | Score valid for 2026-27 admissions |
| CMAT 2026 | As per NTA schedule | March 2026 | Score valid for 2026-27 admissions |
- SRMS IBS Lucknow admits MBA students through the UPTAC MBA counselling portal; 85 percent of seats are filled via CUET-PG or state-level merit and 15 percent through management quota.
- Accepted entrance exam scores include CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, SNAP, and CUET-PG; candidates with a valid score in any of these exams may apply.
- Final selection includes a personal interview; candidates shortlisted by SRMS IBS must confirm the PI date via the admissions office at [email protected] or +91-9458704141.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years in any discipline from a recognised university.
- A minimum aggregate of 50 percent marks in the qualifying degree is required for unreserved and OBC candidates; SC/ST candidates require a minimum of 45 percent.
- Final-year students may apply provisionally; they must submit evidence of passing the qualifying degree before August 31 of the admission year.
- Work experience is preferred but is not mandatory for admission to the MBA programme at SRMS IBS.
Admission Process
- Appear for at least one accepted entrance exam: CUET-PG 2026 (exam: March 6 to 27, 2026), CAT 2025 (result: January 2026), MAT, CMAT, ATMA, XAT, GMAT, or SNAP.
- Register on the UPTAC MBA portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) once it opens after results, and fill in college and programme preferences, selecting SRMS IBS Lucknow and the relevant MBA specialisation.
- Check the UPTAC seat allotment; pay the seat acceptance fee and report to SRMS IBS Lucknow for document verification.
- For management quota seats or direct admission queries, contact the SRMS IBS admissions office at [email protected] or +91-9458704141.
- Complete document verification with original degree certificates, entrance score card, category certificate (if applicable), and identity proof to confirm the seat.
SRMS IBS Lucknow MBA Scholarships 2026
MBA Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Merit Scholarship (SRMS entrance test: 86%+) | As per college norms | Candidates scoring 86 percent or above in SRMS entrance test |
| Merit Scholarship (SRMS entrance test: 81-85%) | As per college norms | Candidates scoring 81 to 85 percent in SRMS entrance test |
| Merit Scholarship (annual: 85%+ in exams) | As per college norms | Students scoring 85 percent or above in annual examinations |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes | As per government rates | Eligible SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Minority students; income criteria applicable |
- Merit-based scholarships from SRMS are awarded at the start of the academic session; eligibility is determined by entrance test scores or annual examination performance.
- Government scholarship schemes including NSP Post-Matric scholarships are available for eligible candidates; register at scholarships.gov.in after admission.
- Confirm current scholarship amounts and criteria with the SRMS IBS admissions office at srms.ac.in/ibs.
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