Dayananda Sagar Business School Opens PGDM Admission 2027-29; Check How to Apply

The Dayananda Sagar Business School (DSBS), Bangalore, has opened Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) admission for the 2027-29 batch. Candidates can submit their applications on the official website at dsbs.edu.in. The two-year full-time programme is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Candidates holding a valid score in CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT, ATMA, KMAT, or SNAP can apply. Those without a national test score may appear for the DSBS Entrance Test. The total programme fee is Rs 9,91,000 for the full two-year duration.

DSBS is part of the Dayananda Sagar Institutions group located at Shavige Malleshwara Hills, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore. The school offers ten dual specialisation options across its PGDM curriculum.

DSBS PGDM 2027-29 Key Details

Eligibility Criteria for DSBS PGDM 2027-29

Candidates must meet two main requirements to be considered for admission. The eligibility conditions are set in line with AICTE norms for management programmes.

• A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• A minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks at the graduation level.
• SC and ST candidates are eligible with 45 percent aggregate marks.
• A valid score in any accepted management entrance exam.
• Final-year graduation students may also apply, subject to confirmation of marks.

Accepted Entrance Exams

The business school accepts scores from nine national-level management entrance tests. Candidates without any of these scores can appear for the DSBS Entrance Test conducted by the institute.

• Common Admission Test (CAT)
• Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)
• Management Aptitude Test (MAT)
• Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)
• Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test (NMAT)
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
• AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA)
• Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT)
• Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP)
• DSBS Entrance Test

DSBS PGDM Selection Process and Weightage

The final selection list is prepared on a composite score. The weightage is distributed across four parameters as given below.

Candidates will first be shortlisted on the basis of academic record and entrance score. Shortlisted applicants are then called for the micro presentation, group discussion, and personal interview rounds.

Dual Specialisations Offered

Students can choose two specialisations from a basket of ten options. This dual-specialisation design allows candidates to combine functional and sectoral expertise.

• Business Analytics
• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Human Resources Management
• International Business Management
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Retail Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Health Care Management
• Tourism and Hospitality Management

How to Apply for DSBS PGDM 2027-29?

The application process is fully online through the official DSBS admissions portal. Candidates must complete five stages before securing their admission offer.

1. Visit the official website at dsbs.edu.in/apply-now and open the application form.
2. Register with basic personal and academic details and pay the application fee.
3. Upload the valid entrance exam scorecard or opt for the DSBS Entrance Test.
4. Appear for the micro presentation and group discussion round when scheduled.
5. Attend the personal interview conducted by the DSBS faculty panel.
6. Pay the registration fee after receiving the admission offer to confirm the seat.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit the official admissions portal at dsbs.edu.in and read the full brochure.
2. Check whether your graduation score meets the 50 percent cut-off.
3. Keep a valid CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, NMAT, ATMA, KMAT, or SNAP scorecard ready.
4. Arrange scanned copies of marksheets, photo ID, and a passport-size photograph.
5. Fill the online application form and pay the application fee.
6. Prepare for the micro presentation, group discussion, and personal interview rounds.
7. Contact admissions@dsbs.edu.in or +91 9611515262 for any clarification.

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