SKIPS University: Admission 2025, Highlights, Fees, Courses, Placements & Rankings

SKIPS University (St. Kabir Institute Of Professional Studies) was established under the St. Kabir Group of Educational Institutes in 2008. The institute has established itself as one of the top B-schools in Ahmedabad. It provides excellent facilities to the students, including a library, well-furnished and AC classrooms, a spacious seminar hall, a computer lab with internet connectivity and common rooms.

St. Kabir Institute Of Professional Studies offers a PGDM course with Dual Specialisation in Business Analytics, Marketing, Finance, Operations, International Business, Applied Finance and Human Resource. The courses offered at the institute are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The total fees of PGDM Dual Specialisation and PGDM Applied Finance is INR 6.25 lakh each. SKIPS University admissions are based on merit and entrance exams, such as CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA or GMAT, followed by a Screening Process Aptitude Test (Group Discussion and Personal Interview).

CAT 2025 registration started on 1 August, 2025, (10:00 AM), and the window will remain open until 13 September, 2025, (till 5:00 PM). Candidates will be able to download their admit cards between 5 November and 30 November, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30 November 2025. The results are expected to be declared in the first week of January 2026. The CAT registration fee has been increased to INR 2,600 for General category candidates and INR 1,300 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

XAT 2026 application form was released on 10 July, 2025. XAT 2026 exam is scheduled on 4 January 2026. Eligible candidates can register themselves via online mode, as there is no offline method provided. Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur at the University Level. XLRI Jamshedpur organises XAT exam once in every year via online (CBT) mode.

SKIPS University Highlights 2025

The major highlights of St. Kabir Institute Of Professional Studies have been tabulated below:

SKIPS University Fees 2025

St. Kabir Institute Of Professional Studies offers PGDM programs at the PG level. The total fees of the PGDM programs is INR 6.25 lakh. Students are required to pay INR 72,000 at the time of admission, and the first instalment of INR 1.84 lakh must be paid within 20 days of the admission date.

SKIPS University Courses 2025

The courses offered by St. Kabir Institute Of Professional Studies are PGDM Dual Specialisation and PGDM Applied Finance. Candidates must complete graduation from a university recognised by AIU/ AICTE/ UGC with 50-60% marks. They must qualify for any of the competitive exams, namely CAT/ XAT / CMAT / MAT / ATMA / GMAT, followed by a personal interview and a group discussion.

SKIPS University Admission Process 2025

St. Kabir Institute Of Professional Studies admissions are based on merit and scores from entrance exams. The different stages of the SKIPS University admission processhave been mentioned below:

CAT 2025 Registration

Candidates planning to appear for CAT 2025 can find complete details about the registration process below:

• Notification Release: The official CAT 2025 notification was released by IIM Kozhikode on July 27, 2025.Registration Start Date: The online registration window opened on August 1, 2025.
• Last Date to Apply: Candidates must complete their registration by 13 September, 2025.

How to Register:

• Registration is online only via the official CAT portal.
• A valid and unique email ID and mobile number are mandatory to begin the registration process.
• Upon registration, candidates will receive a User ID and Password to log in and complete the application form.

Important Guidelines:

• Candidates can fill the form in multiple sessions — progress will be saved automatically.
• Double-check all details before paying the application fee, as no edits will be allowed after payment.
• Incomplete or incorrect information may lead to immediate rejection of the application.
• SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload valid category certificates during registration. Category changes are not allowed post-registration.
• A correction window will be provided after registration closes, but only for limited time.

XAT 2026 Registration

• XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2026 application form on July 10, 2025. The registration can be completed only through online mode—no offline option is available.
• To begin, candidates must first create XAT login credentials. The registration process is divided into three stages. Once logged in, applicants should fill in the form with personal, contact, and academic details.
• Candidates must upload correct documents, including a recent photograph and signature, to avoid form rejection.
• In case of errors, a correction window will be provided for making necessary changes.
• The last date to submit the XAT 2026 application form is likely December 5, 2025. After submission, it is advised to download and keep a printout of the form for future reference during the admission process.
• Registration fee of XAT 2026 is same for all category candidates.
• Online facility is available to submit the fee.
• INR 2,200 is the application fee for all candidates.
• Online payment gateways such as Debit Cards (Rupay/ Visa / Master Card / Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets) are available.

The following table represents the application fee for various categories:

SKIPS University Rankings 2025

St. Kabir Institute Of Professional Studies is one of the top MBA colleges in Ahmedabad. The 2025 ranking of SKIPS University has not been released yet. However, it was awarded ‘Best Management Institute in Ahmedabad’ and ‘Excellence in Management Education’ by the Times of India in 2023 and 2020.

SKIPS University Placements 2025

During the 2023 placement, the highest package offered was INR 13.5 lakh per annum, while the average package stood at INR 5.5 LPA. S&P Global, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Intech System are some of the leading companies that took part in the placement drive. Further, St. Kabir Institute Of Professional Studies has a tie-up with over 606 recruiters for its placement process. Meanwhile, the 2025 SKIPS University placement report is not published yet.

SKIPS University Vs Amrut Mody School of Management Vs Adani Institute of Digital Technology Management

The following table represents the comparison between SKIPS, Amrut Mody School of Management Vs Adani Institute of Digital Technology Management on the basis of Fees and average package:

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