FMS Delhi makes CAT 2026 mandatory for MBA admissions

The Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) of Delhi University has opened the application portals for its full-time MBA programme for the 2027-2029 batch. According to a report by NDTV, candidates wishing to secure admission to this course must register, for which the deadline has been fixed as 25 November 2026.

The institution has clarified that appearing for the CAT 2026 exam is mandatory for admission to FMS Delhi. The management institute has specifically noted in its programme brochure that candidates who have not appeared for the CAT 2026 exam will not be considered for admission to FMS Delhi. The admission process will primarily be based on the CAT 2026 score, the candidate's academic record, and subsequent selection rounds.

Regarding eligibility, candidates applying for the MBA programme must have completed at least a bachelor's degree programme after 12 years of formal education. As per the academic merit criteria, unreserved category candidates are required to have at least 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA at the graduation level. For reserved category candidates, this minimum percentage has been set at 45 per cent.

The institution further stated that candidates currently appearing for the final year examinations of their bachelor's degree are also eligible to apply for this programme. Candidates will need to visit the institution's official website fms.edu to fill out the online registration form and pay the prescribed fee.

For the shortlisting process and final selection, FMS Delhi has assigned different weightages to the different sections of the CAT 2026 exam. Special benefits will be provided to female candidates while selecting candidates for the interview process. According to the institution, an additional 5 marks will be added to the weighted score of female candidates to assist them in the shortlisting process.

Thus, all eligible candidates wishing to secure admission to the full-time MBA course for the 2027-2029 batch must complete their applications through the official portal before 25 November 2026.