| # | Dates |
|---|---|
| Announcement of PGDBA Admissions | 10 - 13 Feb 2025 |
| Opening of Application Form Portal | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Closure of Application Form Submission | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Downloading Hall Ticket | 22 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Mock Test | 30 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | Sun 6 Apr 2025 (3:30 PM to 6:30 PM) |
| Release of Answer Keys | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Answer Key Objection Management | 14 - 15 Apr 2025 |
| Intimating CBT Results (through the IIMC PGDBA Admissions Portal) | Wed 23 Apr 2025 |
| Intimating Interview Details (through the IIMC PGDBA Admissions Portal) | Fri 9 May 2025 |
| Personal Interviews (for Shortlisted Candidates) | Sat 17 - Sun 18 May 2025 |
| Announcement of List of Selected Candidates (through the IIMC PGDBA Admissions Portal) | Wed 28 May 2025 |
| Closure of the Admission Process | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Commencement of the PGDBA Program | Thu 17 Jul 2025 |
In order to be eligible for this two-year master's program in business analytics, students need to appear for the PGDBA 2025 exam. To register for the exam, a student should suffice the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:
The PGDBA exam comprises four major sections and a total of 50 questions carrying 150 marks. The total time duration of the paper is 180 minutes I.e 3 hours. There is no individual time limit for any section. Here is the expected exam pattern of PGDBA 2025.
| Section | Total number of questions | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | +3/-1 |
| Data Interpretation and Data Visualization | 5 | +3/-1 |
| Logical Reasoning | 5 | +3/-1 |
| Verbal Ability | 15 | +3/-1 |
| Total | 50 | - |
PGDBA 2025 is similar to any other management entrance I.e CAT, XAT, NMAT etc with one major difference: the inclusion of Higher Mathematics in the Quantitative Skills section. There are four major sections in the PGDBA exam from which the majority of the questions are asked. Here is an overview of the mandatory topics of the PGDBA 2025 syllabus which a student needs to perfect to score well in the examination:
| Verbal Ability | Quantitative Skills | Logical Reasoning | Data Interpretation and Visualization |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reading Comprehension Grammar Sentence Correction Para jumbles |
Algebra Trigonometry Arithmetic Number Systems Simple Interest/Compound Interest Profit and loss Probability Permutations and Combinations Euclidean Geometry Matrices and Determinants Calculus Speed Maths |
Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding Directions Clocks and Calendars Seating Arrangement Statements and Conclusions Matching Sequences |
Line/Bar Graphs Venn Diagrams Line/Bar Charts Data-Driven question |
