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    PwD MBA Admission 2026: Eligibility, Exam-Wise Fees, Reservation, and Selection Process

    PwD MBA Admission 2026: Eligibility, Exam-Wise Fees, Reservation, and Selection Process

    SundararajanUpdated on 21 Nov 2025, 10:57 AM IST

    PwD MBA admission 2026 varies for each MBA entrance exam, like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, etc. Some MBA exams have different eligibility criteria, an application fee, and the number of seats reserved for the physically disabled (PD)/ and persons with disabilities (PwD). Some MBA exams, on the other hand, do not follow the quota system. Read this article to understand PwD MBA admission 2026, eligibility criteria, cutoffs, PwD reservation, etc.

    This Story also Contains

    1. PwD MBA Admission 2026: Key Aspects
    2. PwD MBA Selection Process for Candidates
    3. PwD MBA Admission 2026: Selection Criteria
    4. How to Get PwD MBA Admission for Candidates
    PwD MBA Admission 2026: Eligibility, Exam-Wise Fees, Reservation, and Selection Process
    PwD MBA Admission 2026

    PwD MBA Admission 2026: Key Aspects

    The MBA entrance exam is the first step to getting into the best B-schools. Some institutes have a management quota for MBA admissions. After clearing the entrance exam, the candidates have to take part in the institute selection rounds. PwD candidates who meet the top MBA colleges' or IIM CAT cutoff will be shortlisted for the WAT and PI rounds.

    Some MBA colleges conduct written tests (WAT) and personal interviews (PI), and some offer direct admission based on exam scores. The final selection for MBA admission for PwD candidates is based on the overall profile of the student; CAT score, academic score, work experience, and WAT/ PI score.

    Also Read: How to Prepare for GD-PI & WAT Rounds of Top B-Schools?

    PwD MBA Selection Process for Candidates

    PwD MBA selection process for admission is different at each institute. Some MBA colleges have different eligibility criteria, number of seats reserved for PwD, fees, and cutoffs. For example, the CAT, CMAT, and IIFT exam fees for PwD category students are 50 percent lower than the fees for general category students, but the exam fees for the XAT and SNAP exams are the same for all students.

    Similarly, in CAT and MAH MBA CET, seats are allotted to candidates belonging to different categories as per the reservation guidelines of the GOI. On the other hand, for private MBA exams like SNAP and MICAT, there is no reservation.

    Careers360 has provided important information related to MBA admission guidelines for the PwD category. In this article, candidates will get all the details related to MBA PwD admission guidelines and reservation criteria.

    Top MBA Entrance Exams: PwD Eligibility Criteria and PwD Application Fee

    Information about eligibility criteria and application fees for the top MBA entrance exams for PwD candidates is listed below in the table.

    MBA Exam Name

    PwD Eligibility Criteria

    PwD Application Fees

    CAT

    The minimum aggregate required for graduation for PwD candidates is 45%

    Application fee for PwD candidates is Rs 1300

    XAT

    Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation for all candidates

    The application fee for all students is Rs 2200

    CMAT

    Minimum 45% aggregate in graduation for the PwD category

    Application fee for PwD category students is Rs 1250

    SNAP

    Minimum 45% aggregate in graduation for the Reserved category

    Application fee for all students is Rs 2250

    NMAT by GMAC

    Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation for all

    Application fee for all students is Rs 3000

    IIFT Exam

    Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation for all

    Application fees for PwD candidates is Rs 1000

    MAT

    No minimum marks required to apply

    Application fee for all students is Rs. 2100 for all candidates

    ATMA

    Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation for all

    The application fee for all students is Rs 2000.

    25% concession for female candidates and 50% concession for candidates belonging to the seven northeastern states

    IBSAT

    Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation for all

    The application fee for all students is Rs 1800

    MICAT

    Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation for all

    The application fee for all students is Rs 2500.

    MAH-CET

    Minimum 45% aggregate in graduation for candidates of backward class categories and PwD belonging to Maharashtra State only.

    Application fee for Physically Handicapped Candidates belonging to Maharashtra State is Rs 1000

    IRMASAT

    Minimum 45% aggregate in graduation for DAP

    Application fee for Reserved Category students is Rs 1000

    PwD MBA Admission 2026: Selection Criteria

    To receive a call from the desired MBA colleges, PD candidates must fulfill the required PwD eligibility criteria.

    • Candidates should score a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in graduation for PwD category candidates.

    • Should meet the respective MBA entrance exam cutoff

    • Clear the WAT/ PI rounds

    • Work experience (if any) - Not mandatory, but can give an edge over other candidates.

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    How to Get PwD MBA Admission for Candidates

    Generally, the PwD MBA admission process consists of three stages. Below are details on how to get admission into top MBA colleges.

    • Stage 1: Shortlisting of PwD students based on their MBA entrance exam score

    • Stage 2: Screening of PwD candidates for WAT/GD-PI

    • Stage 3: Calculation of Composite Score for PwD category and final selection

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    PwD Reservation Criteria for MBA Admissions

    Exam Name

    Category

    Seats Reserved in Institutes

    Required Documents

    CAT

    Person with disability (PwD)/ Differently Abled (DA) are divided into three categories:

    • Low vision blindness

    • Locomotor disability/ cerebral palsy

    • Hearing impairment

    PwD/DA: 5%

    Certificate for Persons with Disabilities

    CMAT

    Physical Disabled (PD)

    -

    Physical Disabled Scribe Form

    SNAP

    Differently Abled Category (DAC)

    DAC: 3%

    -

    There is no reservation for the NMAT by GMAC, MAT, XAT, ATMA, MICAT, or IBSAT exams.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Do PwD students get extra time in CAT?
    A:

    Yes, PwD candidates get 40 minutes extra time in the CAT exam, making it 160 minutes for the whole exam. 

    Q: Is there a PwD reservation in CAT?
    A:

    Yes, the CAT 2025 exam offers a 5% reservation to PwD candidates, along with 15% and 7.5% reservations to SC and ST candidates. 

    Q: What is the PwD quota for IIM?
    A:

    The PwD reservation quota for IIMs is generally around 5% as per the government of India reservation policy. 

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