SDA Bocconi Asia Center offers admissions into IMB (International Master in Business) at the postgraduate level and an executive program, International Executive Master in Business (IEMB). The postgraduate program in Business is a full-time course, and the program in Executive Education is a part-time course spanning 15 months. Admission to these courses is based on entrance exams such as CAT, NMAT, GMAT, GRE or Bocconi Test. The Bocconi Test is a computer-adaptive test, administered by the institute. The fees for IBM and IEMB programs are INR 20.75 lakh and INR 21 lakh, respectively.
CAT 2025 registration started on August 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM and will close on September 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Admit cards will be available for download from 5 November to 30 November 2025. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled for 30 November 2025, and the results are likely to be announced in the first week of January 2026. The CAT application fee has been revised to INR 2600 for General category candidates and INR 1300 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
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SDA Bocconi Asia Center Important Dates 2025
SDA Bocconi Asia Center PG Admission 2025
SDA Bocconi Asia Center offers IMB and IEMB as postgraduate courses. Admission to these courses is based on merit, work experience, as well as valid scores from entrance exams like CAT, NMAT, GMAT, GREor Bocconi Test. The duration for both courses is 2 years and 15 months. The following table provides an overview of the courses, along with eligibility criteria, duration and fee structure:
Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Duration | Fees (Approx.) |
IMB (International Master in Business) | Graduation with a minimum aggregate average of 70% of 10+2+undergrad. Freshers and executives with up to five years of work experience + Bocconi Test/ CAT/ GMAT/ NMAT/ GRE/ + Personal Interview | 2 years | INR 20.75 lakh |
IEMB (International Executive Master in Business) | Bachelor’s degree + At least nine years of work experience (Exceptions can be made for outstanding profiles) + GMAT/ GRE/ + Personal Interview | 15 months | INR 21 lakh |
SDA Bocconi Asia Center Application Process 2025
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply to SDA Bocconi Asia Center
- Visit SDA Bocconi’s website, sdabocconiasiacenter.com
- Then go to the ‘Programs’ tab and select the desired course.
- Click on ‘Apply Now’.
- Register or log in using existing credentials.
- Fill in all the details on the next page.
- Upload the documents as specified by the college.
- The final step of the process is to pay the application fee and submit the form.
CAT 2025 Registration
How to Register:
- Visit the official CAT website to register online.
- Use a valid and unique email ID and mobile number to start the process.
- After registering, you’ll receive a User ID and Password to log in and fill the application form.
Key Guidelines:
- You can complete the form in multiple sessions — your progress will be saved automatically.
- Review all details carefully before submitting the application fee. No changes are allowed after payment.
- Incorrect or incomplete forms may be rejected.
- SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload valid certificates. Category changes cannot be made after registration.
- A short correction window will be available after registration closes for limited time only.
CAT 2025 Registration Fee
- The registration fee for CAT 2025 must be paid online only.
- Candidates can choose from SBI ePay or BillDesk payment gateways.
- The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- The application fee is required to be paid only once, regardless of the number of IIMs or other institutions candidates are applying to.
How to Register for CAT 2025 Exam
Follow the steps below to complete CAT 2025 registration:
- Visit the Official Website.
- Click on ‘New Candidate Registration’: Begin by selecting the New Registration option.
- Generate OTP: Enter basic details to receive a One-Time Password (OTP) for verification.
- Complete Basic Registration: Fill in the Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number. Ensure all details are accurate — these cannot be edited later.
- Login to Complete the Application: Use the provided User ID and Password to log in and access the application form.
- Fill in Detailed Information:
- Personal Details
- Academic Qualifications
- Work Experience (if any)
- Programme Preferences
- Test City Choices
- Pay the Application Fee: Choose the preferred payment gateway and complete the payment process.
- Submit & Save: After successful payment, submit the form and download a copy of the filled application for future reference.
SDA Bocconi Asia Center Admission FAQs
What courses are provided by SDA Bocconi Asia Center?
SDA Bocconi offers IMB (International Master in Business) and IEMB (International Executive Master in Business) courses. Admission to these programs is on the basis of merit, work experience and valid scores from GMAT, NMAT, CAT, GRE or Bocconi Test.
Does SDA Bocconi Asia Center have an entrance exam?
SDA Bocconi Asia Center conducts an in-house entrance examination (Bocconi Test) to select candidates. Entrance exams like GMAT, NMAT, CAT and GRE are also accepted for course admissions.
How can I reach SDA Bocconi Asia Center?
SDA Bocconi Asia Center is located 7.5 kilometres away from the nearest airport, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. You can also reach the college by train. The nearest railway station is Vikhroli Railway Station.
Is SDA Bocconi Asia Center good for placement?
SDA Bocconi Asia Center provides great placement opportunities to its students. During the 2024 placement, the highest package offered was INR 36.50 LPA and the average package was INR 15.01 LPA.
What is the Bocconi Test at SDA Bocconi Asia Center?
The Bocconi Test conducted by SDA Bocconi Asia Center assesses your potential for success in the work environment. The test is computer-adaptive, with three sections for about 70 minutes and the total number of questions is 54. Bocconi Test results are classified as pass or fail. No scores are disclosed.
What companies visit SDA Bocconi Asia Center?
The top companies that participate in SDA Bocconi placements are ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajan FinServ, Dell, HCL, Deloitte, Four, IRM India, H&M, Lakme and Estee Lauder.
What is the SDA Bocconi application fee?
SDA Bocconi application fee for the IMB program is INR 3,500 and INR 4,000 for IEMB.