Admissions

Sri Balaji Entrance Screening Test (SBEST) is an entrance exam conducted by Sri Balaji University, Pune (SBUP). The entrance exam is optional.

If you’re looking to strengthen your application or haven’t taken any national-level entrance exams, SBEST is your gateway to a golden opportunity. With a nominal fee of ₹490, SBEST opens doors to our rich legacy of education through our MBA and Law degree programs, at both UG & PG levels. Step forward, take the test, and let your journey to success begin!

**(SBEST is only for MBA and Law degree programs aspirants and not for other degree courses)

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Eligibility for MBA SBEST

• Any graduate from a UGC-recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) is eligible to apply.

• Students currently in the final year of their graduation and expected to secure a minimum of 50% aggregate marks may also apply for the MBA courses. The admission committee may give more weightage to higher marks in graduation.

SBEST 2025 Exam Schedule

• SBEST 2026 Exam Schedule.

• Briefing about SBEST : 27th January, 2026 (03:00 PM to 04:00 PM)

• SBEST Mock Test: 28th January, 2026 (03:00 PM - 04:00 PM).

• The duration of the mock test is 30 minutes & 15 questions.

• Sri Balaji Entrance Screening Test (SBEST): 31st January, 2026 (03:00 PM - 04:00 PM) & 01st February, 2026 (10:30 AM to 11:30 AM)

• Login starts at 30 minutes before the scheduled exam time. Aspirants must log in / join 10 minutes before the scheduled exam time.

• SBEST Results will be declared on or before 12th February, 2026

Last Date to Apply for SBEST: 12th January 2026

Test Structure

The common application form for all four management institutes of Sri Balaji University, Pune, and the twelve courses can be submitted online with an application fee of INR 1000. If you are appearing for SBEST Exam the fee will be INR 490 (service provider taxes applicable for all payments). The successful payment of the application fee is followed by issuing of a registration number.

Selection Procedure

Written Examination

We accept management examination test scores such as CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/MAH-CET/ATMA test scores. However, as management examination test scores are issued to the students, any student who has appeared for the management examination test examinations can apply for our courses. Thus, all the four Management institutes will accept management examination test scores. However, the management examination test and scores will be equalized and validated to the CAT score value and that will only be counted for the purpose of the merit list. It is not necessary that these scores should be attached to the Application form at this stage. These scores sheets can be dispatched so as to reach us latest by 28th May 2026. Anyone having any objection to the same, need not apply. We do not believe in any cut-off points as we give only 35% of the weightage for the entrance examination while making the merit list.

In case the applicant do not have an Entrance Examination Score / Not appeared for Entrance examination or would like to improve their scores mentioned above can opt for Sri Balaji Entrance and Screening Test (SBEST)

Group Discussions

Candidates who fulfill the qualitative requirements will be called for the Group Discussions by experts. This will be for a duration of 30-45 minutes per group. This may include role play, case studies, and extempore speech and GD. 35% of the weightage in the merit list will be given to the GD process.

Personal Interviews

This expert panel interview will carry 30% of the weightage. This panel will assess the candidates on various parameters including the suitability of the candidate for a particular specialization. The panel will also give the opportunity to the applicants to add or delete course options.

Applicable only for MBA aspirants

Embark on a transformative journey with Sri Balaji University, Pune’s (SBUP’s) GD & PI Center, a pivotal step in your pursuit of an MBA.

Located in the vibrant city of Pune, India, this center is a gateway to excellence, offering a dynamic platform for aspiring professionals. Here, candidates engage in Group Discussions and Personal Interviews, crucial components of the selection process, scheduled across various cities from January to March 2025. Experience a unique blend of academic rigor and practical insights, shaping the future leaders of tomorrow.

Group Discussions (For MBA Only)

Candidates who fulfill the qualitative requirements will be called for the Group Discussions by experts. This will be for a duration of 30-45 minutes per group. This may include role play, case studies, and extempore speech and GD. 35% of the weightage in the merit list will be given to the GD process. Therefore, the GD process may extend to the second day although all efforts will be made to complete the process in one day. This is an elimination round.

Personal Interviews

Our expert panel conducts personal interview. This panel will assess the candidates on various parameters including the suitability of the candidate for a particular specialization. The panel will also give the opportunity to the applicants to add or delete course options.

Please refer below for SBUP’s GD & PI Centres

• Be a UGC-recognized university graduate with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST Category).
  
  
• Students currently in the final year of their graduation and confident of securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks may also apply for the MBA courses. The admission committee may give more weightage to higher marks in graduation.
  
  
• It is imperative that the candidate should have taken at least one exam out of CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/MAH-CET/ATMA. MAT exams held after Aug/Sept 2025 to May 2026 will be considered for admission to the academic year 2026-28. We believe that true talent cannot be judged based on the score granted by any entrance exam. Hence, we do not have a cut-off score below which if the candidate scores cannot apply to the program.
  
  
• If an applicant lacks an Entrance Examination Score, has not taken the Entrance examination, or wishes to enhance the scores mentioned above, they may choose to participate in the Sri Balaji Entrance and Screening Test (SBEST)

MBA 2026-28 Batch Fee Structure

Note: The students are required to pay the fees on or before the stipulated date. A late fee of Rs. 100/- per day will be applicable on 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th installments for the first 30 days and thereafter Rs. 250/- per day.

*Caution money or security deposit, which are not part of the fees chargeable, shall be refunded in full. ** In case of (1) in the table above, the entire fee after the deduction of the processing fee of not more than Rs. 1000/- shall be refunded to the student by the University/concerned Institution.

The common application form for all institutes of Sri Balaji University including Balaji Institute of Technology & Management (BITM)  can be submitted online or offline with an application fee of INR 1000/-. If you are appearing for SBEST Exam, the fee will be INR 490/- (service provider taxes applicable for all payments). The successful payment of the application fee is followed by issuing a registration number.

All programs run under the aegis of the Sri Balaji University are specially approved for education loan from  Propelld , Tata Capital , Punjab National Bank , Axis Bank , Bank Of Baroda , IDFC First Bank , Credenc , AVANSE , Bank Of Maharashtra , Credila . Sri Balaji University, Pune has signed MoUs with these banks. An education loan can be availed from any of the mentioned banks/NBFCs. However, students have the liberty to approach any other bank as per their convenience.

Sri Balaji University, Pune has signed MoUs with these banks. An education loan can be availed from any of the mentioned banks/NBFCs. However, students have the liberty to approach any other bank as per their convenience.

Sri Balaji University, Pune (SBUP), has a common application form for admission to two-year full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs 2026-28 offered by all four management institutes, including BIIB, and all 12 courses run therein.

The applications can be made online. To apply online, (Click Here)

Any concerns regarding admission can be addressed to:
Admission Cell Sri Balaji University
S. No. 55/2-7, Tathawade, Off Mumbai-Bangalore Bypass, Pune – 411033 Maharashtra (India)

For additional information, questions, and queries, please visit the website of Sri Balaji University, Pune. The admission cell can be contacted by post or phone.

Address: S. No. 55/2-7, Tathawade, Off Mumbai - Bangalore Bypass, Pune - 411033.

Telephone: 08069591888

Email: admissions@sbup.edu.in

Office Hours: 

Monday to Saturday: 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM

Sunday: Closed

Balaji Institute of International Business (BIIB) is a constituent institute of Sri Balaji University, Pune (SBUP). All scholarships applicable to BIIB students are offered and administered through the centralized SBUP Scholarship Portal.

Click here to visit the SBUP Scholarship Portal for complete details on eligibility, categories, and the application process.

https://www.sbup.edu.in/admission/scholarships