SDA Bocconi Asia Center IMB Admissions 2027-29 Open: Fees, Deadlines

SDA Bocconi Asia Center in Mumbai has opened admissions for its International Master in Business (IMB) 2027-29. Round 1 closes on 30 November 2026 and Round 2 on 25 January 2027. You can apply with CAT 2025 or 2026, GMAT, GRE, NMAT or the free Bocconi Test. You can apply using this link.

The timing matters if you are sitting CAT on 29 November. Round 1 closes the next day, long before CAT 2026 results, so a Round 1 application needs a score you already hold or a Bocconi Test. Hostel rooms in Mumbai are also allotted first come, first served, which gives early rounds a practical edge beyond the seats themselves.

SDA Bocconi IMB 2027-29 at a glance

Source: sdabocconiasiacenter.com IMB programme, admissions and fee pages, read 5 October 2026.

What are the SDA Bocconi IMB 2027 deadlines?

There are four application rounds. Only the first two have dates so far.

Source: sdabocconiasiacenter.com IMB programme, admissions and fee pages, read 5 October 2026.

Who is eligible for the SDA Bocconi IMB?

You need an undergraduate degree in any discipline, or to be in your final year when you apply. The academic bar has two parts and you must clear both.

• Minimum 55% in each of Class 10, Class 12 and graduation.
• Minimum 70% aggregate average across Class 10, Class 12 and graduation taken together.

The second rule is the one that filters people out. Scores of 60%, 75% and 70% clear the 55% floor in every stage, but average 68.3% and miss the 70% aggregate.

The IMB is built for freshers and young professionals with up to five years of work experience. The current class reflects that. Its average age is 23, 52% of students are women, they come from 23 Indian states and union territories and 55% joined with work experience.

What counts as work experience

Only full-time paid work after graduation counts. Internships, part-time roles, project work, articleship and anything before your degree are excluded. Self-employment counts only with income tax returns and firm documents such as a partnership deed, a GST registration or audited accounts.

Which exam scores does SDA Bocconi accept for IMB?

Source: sdabocconiasiacenter.com IMB programme, admissions and fee pages, read 5 October 2026.

If you submit more than one score, the best one counts. No cut-off is published for any exam. The admissions page says an average score can be offset by strengths elsewhere in your profile.

How the Bocconi Test works

The Bocconi Test is the school's own online exam. It has 54 questions across three sections of 18 each: verbal reasoning, numeric reasoning and inductive reasoning. It runs for about 70 minutes, is computer adaptive and has no negative marking.

The result is pass or fail, with no score disclosed. The admissions team decides who may take it. It is usually offered to candidates without another valid score, or whose score falls short of what the committee wants to see.

How does SDA Bocconi Asia Center select IMB students?

Selection is a full profile review rather than a score cut. The process runs in five steps.

Source: sdabocconiasiacenter.com IMB programme, admissions and fee pages, read 5 October 2026.

The AI interview is an online round that assesses communication and behavioural parameters. The personal interview follows a pre-selection on your submitted dossier and tests problem solving, communication and your overall profile.

The committee also weighs extracurriculars such as leadership, entrepreneurship, sports, cultural arts and community work. These feed the scholarship decision too.

What is the SDA Bocconi IMB fee for 2027-29?

The total is Rs 20,75,000, paid in instalments that are shared with the offer letter. Taxes and cesses are charged on top at the rate applicable when you pay.

Source: sdabocconiasiacenter.com IMB programme, admissions and fee pages, read 5 October 2026.

The Milan term carries no extra tuition, but you pay your own living costs for those four months. The school's estimates are below, all marked as subject to change.

Source: sdabocconiasiacenter.com IMB programme, admissions and fee pages, read 5 October 2026.

Tuition waivers and scholarships

Merit-based tuition waivers come in three levels: 30%, 50% or 80%. They are decided on academics, test performance, professional or extracurricular achievement and interview performance.

Three separate grants of Rs 2 lakh each also exist: the Dean's Award for outstanding academics, Women in Leadership and the Co-Curricular Talent grant for sports, arts, social impact or entrepreneurship. The scholarship committee's decision is final. Education loans are available through Credila, Axis Bank, Eduvanz, IDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Tata Capital.

What are SDA Bocconi IMB placements like?

The latest final report on the official site is for the Class of 2025, the 2023-25 batch. It shows an average salary of Rs 14.10 lakh a year, a top-25% average of Rs 18.21 lakh and 70+ participating recruiters.

Source: SDA Bocconi Asia Center IMB Placement Report for Class 2025, read 5 October 2026.

By sector, IT and ITES made the most offers at 30%, followed by BFSI at 25%. Recruiters listed include Dell Technologies, Samsung Electronics, Hindustan Unilever, ABInBev, Deloitte USI, Grant Thornton, ICICI Bank and Thoughtworks.

Should a CAT 2026 aspirant apply in Round 1?

Apply in Round 1 if you already hold a strong CAT 2025, 2026, GMAT 2024 Onwards, GRE Onwards or NMAT 2025,2026 score, or if your academics and extracurriculars are strong enough to carry a Bocconi Test pass. You also get first claim on hostel rooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are SDA Bocconi IMB admissions 2027 open?

Yes. SDA Bocconi Asia Center has opened applications for the IMB 2027-29 batch. Round 1 closes on 30 November 2026 and Round 2 on 25 January 2027. Rounds 3 March 29, 2027.

What is the SDA Bocconi IMB fee?

Rs 20,75,000 for the full 22-month programme, made up of a Rs 2,75,000 admission fee and Rs 18,00,000 in tuition and academic fees. Taxes are extra. Milan tuition is included, but Milan living costs are not.

Is CAT compulsory for SDA Bocconi Asia Center?

No. CAT 2025 or 2026 is one option alongside GMAT, GRE and NMAT by GMAC. Candidates without a valid score may be asked to take the Bocconi Test, which carries no extra fee and is graded pass or fail.

What is the CAT cutoff for SDA Bocconi IMB?

There is none published. SDA Bocconi Asia Center says it does not set a cut-off and that an average score can be offset by strengths elsewhere in the profile. Your best score among those submitted is the one considered.(Admission is Profile based)

Can freshers apply to SDA Bocconi IMB?

Yes. The IMB is designed for freshers and professionals with up to five years of work experience. Final-year students can apply too. In the current class, 55% joined with work experience, so freshers make up a large minority.

What is the SDA Bocconi IMB average package?

Rs 14.10 lakh a year for the Class of 2025, with a top-25% average of Rs 18.21 lakh across 70+ recruiters. No median or highest package was published in that report.