Who is eligible?

BA / BBA / B.Com (UG degree)

Passed 10+2 (Class 12) or equivalent examination from a recognized board – ANY stream (Arts / Commerce / Science). Minimum marks: Pass; 40–50% at some universities. Candidates with a 3-year Diploma after Class 10 are generally also eligible (university rules apply). Students awaiting Class 12 result may apply provisionally.

Minimum marks

Pass (40–50% where specified)

Duration

3 yrs / 6 yrs (6 semesters)

Age: no upper limit. English medium proficiency.

BCA (UG – Computer Applications)

Passed 10+2 (Class 12) or equivalent from a recognized board – any stream. Mathematics / Computer Science / IT at 10+2 is PREFERRED (some universities insist on it – check the 'Other Requirements' column). Minimum marks: Pass / 45–50%.

Minimum marks

Pass–50%

Duration

3 yrs / 6 yrs

Maths / CS at 10+2 preferred; mandatory at a few universities.

B.Sc (ODL)

Passed 10+2 (Class 12) in SCIENCE stream (PCM / PCB / ZBC) from a recognized board. Minimum pass marks. Arts/Commerce students are NOT eligible for B.Sc.

Minimum marks

Pass

Duration

3 yrs / 6 yrs

Science stream at 10+2 compulsory.

MBA (PG – Management)

Bachelor's degree (10+2+3 pattern) in ANY discipline from a UGC-recognized university (or equivalent recognized by AIU). Minimum marks: 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC/reserved category). Final-year students may apply provisionally with last available marksheet. No entrance exam – merit / direct admission.

Minimum marks

50% (45% reserved)

Duration

2 yrs / 4 yrs (4 semesters)

Some allow 40–45% with 2 yrs work experience. CAT/MAT optional.

MBA Executive / WX / Working-Professional

Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognized university + minimum work experience as prescribed by the university (usually 2–3 years full-time). Designed for working professionals.

Minimum marks

50–55% + 2–3 yrs experience

Duration

1–2 yrs / 4 yrs

Work-experience letters mandatory; interview / profile screening may apply.

MCA (PG – Computer Applications)

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university – BCA / B.Sc (CS/IT) / B.E./B.Tech / or ANY graduate – WITH Mathematics (or Statistics / Business Maths / Computer Science) as a subject at 10+2 level OR at graduation level. Minimum marks: 50% aggregate (45% reserved). Candidates without Maths must clear the university's bridge / foundation course (where offered).

Minimum marks

50% (45% reserved)

Duration

2 yrs / 4 yrs

Maths at 10+2 or graduation is the key filter; bridge course where allowed.

M.Com

B.Com / B.Com (Hons) / BBA / BBM / BMS or any bachelor's degree with Commerce, Accounting, Economics or Management subjects from a recognized university. Minimum marks: 50% aggregate (45% reserved). (Several universities accept any graduate – confirm at counselling.)

Minimum marks

50% (45% reserved)

Duration

2 yrs / 4 yrs

MA (English / Pol. Sci / Sociology / History / Economics / Education / Public Admin / JMC)

Bachelor's degree (BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA / any discipline) from a recognized university. Graduation with the chosen subject as a subject is preferred but any graduate is generally eligible. Minimum marks: Pass / as per university.

Minimum marks

Pass–50%

Duration

2 yrs / 4 yrs

Relevant subject at graduation preferred, rarely mandatory.

M.Sc (Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry)

B.Sc / BA with the relevant subject as one of the main subjects (or B.E./B.Tech / BCA where the university permits) from a recognized university. Minimum marks: 50% aggregate (45% reserved).

Minimum marks

50% (45% reserved)

Duration

2 yrs / 4 yrs

B.Sc with the subject required.

M.Sc (Data Science / AI & ML)

B.Sc / BA with Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Science / IT as one of the main subjects (or B.E./B.Tech / BCA where the university permits) from a recognized university. Minimum marks: 50% aggregate (45% reserved).

Minimum marks

50%

Duration

2 yrs / 4 yrs

Programming/maths background preferred; some universities screen.

B.Lib.I.Sc (1-yr)

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Minimum marks

Pass

Duration

1 yr / 2 yrs

M.Lib.I.Sc (1-yr)

B.Lib.I.Sc (Bachelor of Library & Information Science) from a recognized university.

Minimum marks

Pass

Duration

1 yr / 2 yrs

B.Lib certificate mandatory.

UG Diploma (1-yr) / DCA / DBA

Passed 10+2 (Class 12) or equivalent from a recognized board in any stream. (Some universities also admit Class 10 pass for certain certificate/diploma courses – confirm.)

Minimum marks

Pass

Duration

1 yr / 2 yrs

Often lateral-entry into 2nd year of the related degree.

PG Diploma (1-yr) / PGDCA / PGDBM / PGDJMC

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university (minimum pass marks). Final-year students may apply provisionally.

Minimum marks

Pass

Duration

1 yr / 2 yrs

Often lateral-entry into 2nd year of MBA/MCA/MA.

Certificate (6-month)

10+2 pass (any stream) for entry-level certificates; graduates & working professionals preferred for PG-level certificates.

Minimum marks

Pass

Duration

6 months / 1 yr

PG Certificate (UPES 6–12 months)

Bachelor's degree in any discipline; working professionals.

Minimum marks

Graduate

Duration

6–12 months

Hybrid variants have campus component.

DBA (Doctorate – international, via upGrad/CV)

Master's degree from a recognized university OR Bachelor's degree with ≥55% and 5+ years of managerial/professional experience (exact combination varies by partner university – see row). No GMAT/GRE required.

Minimum marks

55% or Master's + experience

Duration

3 yrs (18–36 months)

Profile evaluation / interview; block amount ₹25,000–44,999; immersion optional.

Integrated BBA+MBA / B.Com+MBA / BCA+MCA (Amity)

Passed 10+2 (Class 12) or equivalent examination from a recognized board – ANY stream (Arts / Commerce / Science). Minimum marks: 40% (Amity norm). Candidates with a 3-year Diploma after Class 10 are generally also eligible (university rules apply). Students awaiting Class 12 result may apply provisionally.

Minimum marks

40%

Duration

5 yrs / 8 yrs

Single admission; two degrees.