About

University School of Management Studies (USMS), Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), is an on-campus business school located at the Dwarka Campus of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in New Delhi. GGSIPU is a state university established by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in 1998 under the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Act, 1998. USMS functions as the university’s dedicated school for management education and focuses on developing young managers with analytical abilities, professional ethics, innovation, excellence, integrity and transparency.

University School of Management Studies is located at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Sector 16-C, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110078. The school is situated within the university’s main Dwarka Campus, which provides a modern academic environment and convenient connectivity within the National Capital Region. The university campus features state-of-the-art buildings, landscaped areas, sports facilities, pedestrian-friendly pathways, solar-energy initiatives, rainwater harvesting and a sewage treatment plant.

USMS is a constituent, on-campus school of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University rather than a separately affiliated college. GGSIPU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act and has been accredited with an A++ Grade by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.56 on a seven-point scale, valid for seven years from February 14, 2023. The university has also received national recognition through NIRF. USMS was ranked 51st among management institutions in the 2021 NIRF ranking, while the university has continued to submit USMS data for subsequent NIRF editions, including NIRF 2025.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has a broad academic structure comprising University Schools of Studies, centres and a large network of affiliated institutions. USMS is one of its principal University Schools and operates from the Dwarka Campus in New Delhi. The school has a dedicated management-education environment with faculty and academic resources focused on areas of business and management. The university as a whole currently includes multiple schools and more than 100 affiliated institutions covering disciplines such as engineering, technology, management, law, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, education and other professional fields.

USMS offers management-focused programmes at postgraduate and doctoral levels. Its academic offerings include Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Financial Markets, MBA in Financial Analysis, MBA (Analytics) and Doctor of Philosophy (Management), along with selected postgraduate diploma programmes such as Post Graduate Diploma in Health Care Management and Post Graduate Diploma in Equity Research. Admission requirements vary according to the programme, with MBA admissions generally considering national-level management entrance examinations such as CAT and CMAT, along with GGSIPU admission routes as applicable. Doctoral admissions are conducted according to the university’s Ph.D. admission regulations and entrance requirements. Eligible students may also benefit from scholarships and financial-support schemes offered under applicable university and government provisions.

The infrastructure at USMS benefits from the facilities available at GGSIPU’s Dwarka Campus, including modern academic buildings, classrooms, learning resources, sports facilities, landscaped spaces and student-support services. The university campus also incorporates sustainability features such as rainwater harvesting, solar-energy usage and a sewage treatment plant, along with pedestrian-friendly areas and other campus amenities. These facilities provide students with an environment suitable for classroom learning, academic activities, professional development and extracurricular engagement.

USMS provides placement support through its placement and corporate-relations activities, helping students interact with recruiters through recruitment drives, industry interactions and career-oriented initiatives. According to NIRF 2025 data reported for the MBA programme, 187 students were placed out of 205 graduating students in the 2023–24 placement cycle, while the median salary was ₹6.50 lakh per annum. Recruiters associated with USMS placements have included organisations such as TCS, Yamaha, Adobe, Paytm, Samsung, Amazon, EY, Cognizant and Wipro.

Overall, University School of Management Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, is a prominent public-sector management school in New Delhi, offering management education within the academic ecosystem of GGSIPU. Its location at the Dwarka Campus, university-level recognition, NAAC A++ accreditation, management-focused programmes, academic environment and established placement support make USMS a notable option for students seeking postgraduate and research-level management education in Delhi.

Admission Process and Eligibility 

Ph.D. Admission Process

• Candidates must apply through the GGSIPU Ph.D. admission process for the relevant academic session.
• Eligible candidates are required to participate in the prescribed selection process, including the applicable qualifying examination and interview.
• For Ph.D. in Management at USMS, UGC-NET scores are used as the qualifying examination for appearing before the Ph.D. Interview; the university has specifically stated that there is no PET for Management at USMS.
• Candidates shortlisted for interview must complete document verification and appear before the Admission Committee.
• Final admission is granted based on the prescribed selection criteria, availability of research slots and successful completion of university admission formalities.

Ph.D. Eligibility

• Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Management or a related field from a recognised university.
• Master's degrees in related disciplines such as Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Commerce, Operations Research, Statistics, Information Technology and Computer Applications are also considered.
• Candidates should generally have at least 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade.
• Professional degrees equivalent to a Master's degree, as recognised by the appropriate statutory regulatory body, may also be considered.
• Candidates must satisfy the additional requirements prescribed in the applicable GGSIPU Ph.D. admission brochure and meet the requirements for the interview/selection process.

MBA Admission Process

• Candidates must register for the GGSIPU MBA admission process and submit the required application details and documents.
• For the 2026-27 admission cycle, GGSIPU has conducted MBA admissions through CAT 2025, CMAT 2026 and GGSIPU CET 2026, depending on the applicable admission route.
• Candidates are shortlisted based on the applicable entrance-examination score and university admission criteria.
• Shortlisted candidates participate in the prescribed counselling/admission process and complete document verification.
• Candidates offered a seat must pay the prescribed fees and complete university reporting formalities to confirm admission. USMS currently offers MBA, MBA (Financial Analysis), MBA (Analytics) and MBA (Weekend) programmes.

MBA Eligibility

• Candidates must hold a recognised Bachelor's degree of at least three years' duration.
• A minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying Bachelor's degree is generally required for the MBA programme.
• Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying degree may apply subject to fulfilling the prescribed conditions.
• Candidates must satisfy the entrance-examination requirements applicable to the admission route through CAT, CMAT or GGSIPU CET.
• Candidates must meet all additional eligibility and documentation requirements specified in the current GGSIPU admission brochure.

M.Sc. Admission Process

• USMS currently lists M.Sc. in Digital Production for Sustainable Manufacturing as a two-year programme offered in collaboration with AGH University of Krakow, Poland.
• Candidates must apply through the admission procedure prescribed by GGSIPU for this dual-degree programme.
• Applicants are required to submit their academic details and supporting documents for eligibility assessment.
• Selection is conducted according to the university's prescribed admission criteria and available seats.
• Selected candidates must complete document verification, fee payment and other university formalities before joining the programme. The programme includes study at AGH University of Krakow and GGSIPU, followed by an internship.

M.Sc. Eligibility

• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• A minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying degree is required.
• Candidates must have studied at least one course in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or Operations Research at the graduation level.
• A 5% relaxation in marks may be available for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Differently-Abled, EWS and other eligible categories as specified by the university/competent authority.
• Candidates must fulfil the specific admission and documentation requirements prescribed for the dual-degree programme.

BBA Admission Process

• Candidates must register for the GGSIPU BBA admission process and submit the required application form and documents.
• Admission is conducted through the university's prescribed undergraduate admission route, including the applicable entrance examination/counselling process.
• Candidates are considered according to their entrance score/rank and the university's admission and reservation rules.
• Shortlisted candidates participate in counselling and seat allocation as per the university schedule.
• After seat allotment, candidates must complete document verification and pay the prescribed fees to confirm admission. USMS currently offers BBA as a three-year/four-year programme depending on the degree structure.

BBA Eligibility

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
• The qualifying examination should satisfy the subject and percentage requirements prescribed by GGSIPU for BBA.
• Candidates appearing for the qualifying Class 12 examination may apply subject to the university's prescribed conditions.
• Admission is subject to the applicable GGSIPU entrance examination/rank and counselling requirements.
• Candidates must fulfil the university's age, reservation and document-verification requirements wherever applicable.

B.Com  Admission Process

• Candidates must register for the GGSIPU undergraduate admission process and select the B.Com (Hons.) programme.
• Applicants must submit their Class 12 academic details and other required documents through the prescribed admission portal.
• Candidates are considered through the admission route and entrance/counselling mechanism specified by GGSIPU for the relevant academic year.
• Shortlisted candidates participate in counselling and seat allocation according to merit, category and availability of seats.
• Selected candidates must complete document verification and fee payment to confirm their admission. USMS currently offers B.Com (Hons.) as a three-year/four-year programme structure.

B.Com  Eligibility

• Candidates must have passed the 10+2/Class 12 examination or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board.
• Candidates must fulfil the subject requirements specified by GGSIPU for B.Com (Hons.).
• The required minimum percentage in the qualifying examination must be secured as prescribed in the applicable admission brochure.
• Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination may apply provisionally, subject to fulfilling the eligibility requirements at the time of admission.
• Candidates must satisfy the university's prescribed reservation, age, documentation and counselling requirements.

University School of Management Studies (USMS), Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, benefits from the hostel facilities available at the university's Dwarka Campus. The university provides separate residential accommodation for eligible male and female students, subject to availability and the hostel admission rules. The hostels offer essential amenities such as furnished rooms, common areas, dining facilities and basic student-support services, providing a comfortable environment for students coming from different cities. Hostel residents can also benefit from being close to the academic blocks, library, sports facilities and other campus amenities, making daily academic activities more convenient. Students seeking hostel accommodation are required to apply separately through the university's prescribed hostel admission procedure, and allotment is generally made according to the applicable eligibility and availability criteria.