UPES MBA Admissions 2026
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The SOIL 2026 application form for MBA admission 2026-28 will close on December 15, 2025. Candidates eyeing an MBA admission can fill out the SOIL MBA application form on the SOIL Gurgaon official website, soil.edu.in/pgdm. All candidates will need to pay an application fee of Rs. 2000, which is the same for both males and females. Furthermore, to be eligible for MBA admission to SOIL, one must have completed their bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks from a UGC/AIU-recognised university and have a valid score in either of the aptitude tests: CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, SNAP, or ATMA. Keep reading this article for more information related to the SOIL 2026 application.
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The following table mentions the key events that will take place for MBA admission to SOIL. Make sure you keep checking this page for all the updates. The last date for the SOIL application 2026 has been extended from December 13 to December 15, 2025. The extension has been announced in light of the entrance exams scheduled on the weekend, such as SNAP, NMAT and others.
SOIL 2026 MBA Admission Events | Event Dates |
SOIL Last Date to apply 2026 (Achiever’s Round) |
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Deadline for CAT/NMAT test takers | To be Announced |
Final Round for those who missed the previous rounds | To be Announced |
SOIL MBA 2026 Program Commencement | June 2026 |
SOIL Gurgaon MBA eligibility criteria require students to complete their bachelor’s degree and have appeared for the aptitude tests like CAT, XAT, ATMA, etc. The points highlight elaborate SOIL eligibility criteria. Please refer.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least ≥50% aggregate in any discipline from a UGC/AIU-recognised university. Ensure that the UG degree is a minimum of 3 years of study after 10+2.
Students in their final year (appearing in 2026) are also eligible, provided they submit the certificate confirming 50% marks and submit their degree certificate and final marksheet by October 1, 2026.
Candidates must have appeared in any one of the following national examinations: CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, SNAP, or ATMA. The best score of all the exams will be considered for admission.
Lastly, all the freshers and candidates with less than 3 years of work experience are also eligible for the SOIL admission process.
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Candidates are advised to follow the step-by-step instructions to fill out the SOIL MBA application form for successful application submission and to prevent any issues at later stages.
Step 1: Register yourself at the SOIL Gurgaon official website - app.soil.edu.in/pgdm.
Step 2: Confirm your email address for successful registration. Check your mail to confirm the email address.
Step 3: Complete the SOIL MBA application form with all the required documents and relevant information for the MBA program.
Step 4: Pay the online application fee of Rs. 2000 via credit card, debit card, or net banking.
Step 5: Submit the SOIL 2026 application form and download the form for future reference.
The SOIL MBA application fee is Rs. 2000 for all the candidates, including male and female or general and reserved category candidates. Candidates are advised to refrain from using any unauthorised coupons, and the SOIL application fees are non-refundable in nature. The candidate can pay the application fee via credit card, debit card, or net banking.
The SOIL 2026 selection criteria include various stages with varying weightage. The final selection is based on the following selection criteria. Please refer to the table for more details.
SOIL Gurgaon Selection Elements | SOIL Gurgaon Selection Weightage |
SOIL MBA Exam Scores of any AICTE-approved aptitude test score (CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, NMAT, ATMA) are accepted. Multiple scores may be submitted; the best valid score will be considered. (Mandatory) | 35% |
Academic Performance | 15% |
Extra-Curricular Activities | 5% |
Work Experience (If Any) (Freshers are equally encouraged to apply) | 5% |
SOIL General Exercise and Personal Interview | 40% |
The SOIL Institute of Management cutoff percentile requirement varies based on the exam you take. For instance, it is 80 percentile for the CAT, while 75 percentile for the XAT exam. The table highlights the expected SOIL Gurgaon MBA cutoff 2026.
SOIL Gugraon MBA Cutoff | Soil Institute of Management cutoff percentile (Expected) |
SOIL MBA CAT Cutoff | 80 |
SOIL Cutoff NMAT | 210 |
SOIL Cutoff CMAT | — |
SOIL Cutoff XAT | 75 |
SOIL GMAT Cutoff | 85 |
SOIL MAT Cutoff | 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The SOIL MBA eligibility criteria include completion of a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% from a UGC/AIU-recognized university, and a valid score in any one of the following exams: CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, SNAP, or ATMA.
No, SOIL does not allow direct admission and evaluates candidates’ performance on various factors, including academic performance, entrance exam score, work experience, extra-curricular activities, performance in group exercise, and personal interview before final selection.
Yes, SOIL Gurgaon PGDM is equivalent to an MBA in any other college. The PGDM is basically a two-year MBA program with several specializations.
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