The CAT 2025 official mock test schedule has been announced. Candidates can attempt the mock test on the iimcat.ac.in from November 12 to November 30, 2025. The test duration will be 120 minutes, featuring a sectional timing of 40 minutes per section. The sequence of sections will be VARC, then DILR, and finally Quantitative Aptitude.
The CLAT 2026 correction window has been activated and will remain available until November 9, 2025. The exam is set to take place on December 7, 2025, for admissions into UG and PG law courses.
The CAT 2025 admit card will now be released on November 12 at iimcat.ac.in, instead of the previously scheduled date of November 5. The CAT 2025 exam is set to be conducted on November 30, 2025.
The CLAT 2026 registration process will remain open until October 31, 2025, on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.for students applying to undergraduate and postgraduate law courses. The CLAT 2026 examination is set to take place on December 7, 2025.
Gitarattan International Business School (GIBS) offers 900 seats across UG and PG programs, with a minimum eligibility of 50% in the qualifying exam. BBA (360 seats) admission is through IPU CET with a 50th percentile requirement, MBA (180 seats) is based on CAT/CMAT with a 50th percentile, and integrated law BA LLB (240 seats) is for CLAT UG rank holders under 10,000 at the Rohini campus. Admissions are merit-based and finalised through Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University counselling, with classes starting on August 1.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | - |
| Application End | March 2026 (Tentative Dates) |
| Entrance Exams (IPU CET) | April-May 2026 |
| CLAT UG/PG Results | January/December 2025 |
| IPU Counseling Rounds | June-July 2026 |
| Session Commencement | August 1, 2026 |
GIBS BBA 2026 has 360 seats (180 in each shift). Students need 10+2 with at least 50% marks and IPU CET or CUET UG scores. In 2025, 95% of seats were filled in the first round, mostly by commerce students with 60+ percentiles. The evening shift is good for working students.
Integrated BBA-MBA (60 seats) follows the same fast-tracking to PG.
GIBS MBA 2026 has 180 seats (150 general, 30 for IB). Students need a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and CAT, CMAT, or IPU CET PG scores above 50 percentile. In 2025, 40% of admitted students scored above 70 in CAT, with finance and marketing specialisations being the most popular.
| Exam | Weightage | 2025 Cutoff (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|
| CAT/CMAT | 50% | 60-75 |
| IPU CET PG | 50% | 55-70 |
| CUET PG | Backup | 50+ |
GIBS Integrated Law 2026 has 240 seats (120 each for BBA LLB and BA LLB). Students need 10+2 with at least 50% marks and a CLAT UG rank under 12,000. In 2025, 200 students were admitted through counselling, with 70% coming from the top 8,000 ranks, mainly choosing corporate law tracks.
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Students who want to join GIBS in 2026 should know the eligibility rules. GGSIPU requires at least 50% marks overall (45% for SC/ST/OBC). English is required for law courses. There is no age limit. For undergraduate courses, students must have finished 10+2. For postgraduate courses, students need a related bachelor's degree. In 2025, 85% of applicants met these basic requirements, but only 70% passed the entrance exams because of the 50th percentile cutoffs.
| Course | Minimum Qualification | Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|---|
| BBA (Shifts/Integrated) | 10+2 any stream | 50% |
| Integrated BBA LLB/BA LLB | 10+2 any stream | 50% |
| MBA (General/IB) | Bachelor's degree | 50% |
| LLM | LLB/BALLB/BBALLB | 50% |
The GIBS 2026 application follows IPU’s online system. Students must register at ipu.admissions.nic.in using their email or mobile, upload 10+2 mark sheets or scores, pay the fee (Rs. 1,500; Rs. 750 for SC/ST/PwD), and choose GIBS as their preference. In 2025, over 5,000 applications were submitted, and 60% were shortlisted after verification. All applications go through IPU for transparency.
Step 1: Visit ipu.admissions.nic.in, click "New Registration"
Step 2: Fill in personal/academic details, choose up to 10 program preferences
Step 3: Upload photo/signature (10-50KB JPG), pay via net banking/UPI
Step 4: Print confirmation; track status via dashboard.
The GIBS 2026 selection is based on IPU CET, CUET, or CLAT scores. Students need at least 50 percentile. GGSIPU then prepares merit lists, and there are three counselling rounds. In 2025, 85% of students were selected through CET scores (60–80th percentile), and 15% through CUET for out-of-state applicants. There is no group discussion or personal interview; selection is purely based on merit.
Counselling is allocated via choice-filling; 2025 trends show BBA cutoffs at the 65th percentile for general.
GIBS application fees 2026 match IPU: Rs. 1,500 general/OBC (non-refundable), Rs. 750 SC/ST/PwD—covers portal access and counselling; 2025 processed 4,500 payments, 10% via DD to IPU account.