According to details collated by D4C (Dial4College), a number of reputed institutes including TISS Mumbai, XIMB, IMI Delhi, ISB Hyderabad, and TAPMI Manipal are closing their application windows this month. Applicants are advised to complete their registrations well before the deadlines to avoid last-minute technical issues.
B-Schools and Application Deadlines – December 2025
| B-School | Last Date to Apply |
| TISS Mumbai / XIMB (XUB) | 10 December 2025 |
| IMI Delhi | 12 December 2025 |
| SIIB Pune | 13 December 2025 |
| ISB Hyderabad (PGP-YL) – Round 1 | 14 December 2025 |
| FORE Delhi / LBSIM Delhi / Nirma University Ahmedabad | 15 December 2025 |
| SCIT | 19 December 2025 |
| GIM Goa (for CAT applicants) | 23 December 2025 |
| SIHS | 25 December 2025 |
| IRMA Anand (Tribhuvan Sahkari University) | 26 December 2025 |
| TAPMI Manipal | 29 December 2025 |
| IIFM Bhopal | 31 December 2025 |
These institutes accept scores from national-level entrance examinations such as CAT, XAT, and GMAT, depending on their admission criteria. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements, submit accurate academic and personal details, and upload all mandatory documents during the application process.
Experts recommend that MBA aspirants apply to multiple institutes aligned with their career goals and entrance test scores to maximise their chances of selection. With deadlines approaching rapidly, timely action is critical for securing a place in the MBA 2025 admission cycle.