Offers Industry-aligned programs, conducts India’s first holistic NBSAT entrance exam; accepts national-level exams scores like CAT, XAT, NMAT & CMAT.
Ahmedabad, November 2025 – Narayana Business School Ahmedabad has officially announced that it is now accepting applications for its 2026 admission intake. Deemed as Gujarat’s fastest growing B school by IIRF 2025, its India’s first B school founded by academicians. To seek admissions at NBS, the candidate must qualify for one of the aforementioned national entrance exams i.e., NBSAT, CAT, NMAT, CMAT and XAT.
Multiple Pathways for Admissions:
Understanding that talent always comes in diverse forms, NBS Ahmedabad conducts its own holistic national level NBSAT (Narayana Business School Aptitude Test) entrance exam, and also is accepting entrance exam scores from multiple national-level exams like CAT (score ≥ 75), XAT (score ≥ 70), NMAT (score ≥ 180) and CMAT (score ≥ 80).
Candidates who score below these cutoffs in national examinations can pursue admission through NBSAT.
Eligibility extends to bachelor’s degree holders with minimum 50% marks, final-year students, and professionals holding CA, CS, or ICWA qualifications. With an upper age limit of 28 years, the programs welcome working professionals seeking career transformation.
“Our admission process with NBSAT is thoughtfully and holistically designed to test the acumen of the students beyond the exam scores. The multi-dimensional assessment evaluates leadership readiness, creativity, ethical reasoning, and decision-making abilities.” said, Dr Purvi Gupta – Dean of Academic Affairs.
Unlike traditional testing models, NBSAT’s structure ensures that candidates with diverse strengths, unconventional backgrounds, and real-world experience have equal opportunity to demonstrate their potential.
How To Apply At Narayana Business School:
The process unfolds in distinct phases:
- Application submission online
- Aptitude testing (Appear for NBSAT or apply via accepted national exams)
- Psychometric profiling
- Personal interview (Online)
- Selection & Enrolment
Why Go for Narayana Business School Ahmedabad in 2026?
Established in the financial capital of western India, Ahmedabad, Narayana Business School has established itself as a powerhouse in business education through measurable outcomes and consistent recognition. The institution currently holds the #1 position as India’s fastest-growing B-School (IIRF 2025) and ranks #2 among the state’s private business schools (Education World 2025). Nationally, it stands #4 among fastest-growing private B Schools (IIRF 2025).
With 670+ corporate recruiters actively hiring NBS graduates, the institution has cultivated relationships with industry leaders including PwC, Coca-Cola, S&P Global, L&T, ITC Limited, and Zomato. NBS was awarded with Excellence in employability and placement performance by IIRF education impact awards 2026.
Recent placement stats revealed ₹20 LPA as highest package and ₹8.4 LPA average package with 100% placement assistance and NEEP (Narayana Employability Enhancement Program) career support.
Built on the idea of attracting talent from the corners of the country, Narayana Business School is a combination of 10+ acre of lush green campus, 100% digital and AI infrastructure, comprehensive mentorship programs and student-led clubs.
Programs Offered for 2026 Admissions:
NBS offers four specialized post graduate programmes:
- PGDM in Quantitative Finance (Partnered with EY CAFTA) – India’s only EY-partnered quant finance program, this program integrates advanced quantitative methods with EY’s Centre for Advanced Financial Technology and Analytics framework to develop specialized competencies in financial modeling and risk management.
- PGDM in Data Science & Business Analytics – Specialized for AI, big data, and analytics driven decision making, this program equips graduates with skills the world’s top companies demand turning.
- PGDM in Dual Specialization – This program allows students to create their own custom career blueprint by simultaneously choosing two high demand business disciples. Built on AI-enabled learning, experiential exposure, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- MBA + PGP in Corporate Excellence – MBA education with professional graduate certification, designed to accelerate leadership development through integrated academic and advanced corporate training.
Message from the Institution
Commenting on the launch of the 2026 admissions, the NBS leadership emphasized the school’s mission of nurturing talent that contributes to the rising India and elevates its business and society alike. “As a global member of AACSB and BGA, we believe education is not just about degrees but lifelong learnings and holistic transformation”.
Every program is structured to instil analytical thinking, ethical decision-making, and innovative problem-solving. With the 2026 intake, we look forward to shaping the next generation of leaders who will fuel the growth engine of the rising India and drive impact globally.”
Interested candidates can submit their applications online at https://applications.nbs.edu.in . The admissions team is available to address queries and guide prospective students through the application process.
