The PGDBA 2026 admission test, conducted jointly by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur and ISI Kolkata, was held on 29 March 2026 in computer-based (CBT) mode. The Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics Admission Test (often called the PGDBA Entrance Test) is a prestigious MBA / management entrance exam that leads to the two-year full-time residential PGDBA programme. With the written test over, candidates are now checking the PGDBA result and preparing for the Personal Interview (PI) round. For official updates visit pgdba.iitkgp.ac.in. On aglasem.com you can access the PGDBA answer key, result, syllabus, admit card details and application form information in one place.
Latest: PGDBA 2026 written test was held on 29 March 2026. The result has been announced and shortlisted candidates are called for the Personal Interview (PI) round; check your status at pgdba.iitkgp.ac.in.
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PGDBA 2026
What is PGDBA?
The PGDBA Admission Test stands for Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics Admission Test. It is jointly administered by Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata for admission to the unique two-year full-time residential PGDBA programme. The programme blends management, technology and statistics, and is one of India’s most sought-after business analytics qualifications. Candidates enter either through the dedicated PGDBA written test or, in some cycles, via a high CAT percentile, followed by a Personal Interview.
PGDBA 2026 Exam Dates
The PGDBA 2026 cycle ran from application in January to the written test on 29 March 2026, followed by results and the Personal Interview round. IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur and ISI Kolkata jointly decide all key dates and publish them on the official website pgdba.iitkgp.ac.in. The confirmed and tentative schedule is given below.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Application window opens | 23 January 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 23 February 2026 |
| PGDBA 2026 admit card | March 2026 |
| PGDBA 2026 exam date (written test) | 29 March 2026 |
| Release of answer key / response sheet | April 2026 |
| Announcement of PGDBA result 2026 | April 2026 |
| Personal Interview (PI) round | May 2026 |
| Programme commences | July 2026 |
Important Downloads and Official Links
Here you can find direct links to the official notifications and releases for PGDBA, ensuring you stay updated.
- PGDBA 2026 Notification
- Information Brochure
- Official Website of PGDBA
PGDBA 2026 Application Form
The PGDBA 2026 application form was available online at pgdba.iitkgp.ac.in from 23 January 2026, with the last date to apply on 23 February 2026. Candidates filled the form, uploaded documents and paid the application fee (around Rs. 2,000) within the window. To be eligible, applicants need a bachelor’s degree (3 or 4-year) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA); final-year students could also apply for provisional admission.
PGDBA 2026 Application Status – The application window for the 2026 batch is now closed. The next cycle’s form will open in January 2027 at pgdba.iitkgp.ac.in.
PGDBA Exam Pattern
The PGDBA written test is a computer-based test (CBT) of 3 hours (180 minutes). It assesses candidates across Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude, Statistics and Data Science. Questions are a mix of multiple-choice and numerical answer type, with negative marking for wrong MCQ answers. Shortlisting from the written test leads to the Personal Interview round, after which final admission offers are made.
PGDBA Exam – An Overview
The key details about this entrance exam are as follows.
| Exam Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | PGDBA Admission Test |
| Full Form | Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics Admission Test |
| Exam Conducting Body | IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur, ISI Kolkata (jointly) |
| Level of Exam | National / University Level |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Website of Exam | pgdba.iitkgp.ac.in |
| Course Through This Test | PGDBA (2-year full-time residential) |
| Institutes | IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur, ISI Kolkata |
| Type Of Exam | MBA Entrance Exams |
PGDBA Previous Year Question Paper
Preparing for the Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics Admission Test? Practising with the PGDBA previous year question papers and sample papers helps you understand the question types and difficulty level. These papers are actual or model sets from earlier years and can be downloaded from aglasem.com to practise anytime.
PGDBA 2026 Admit Card
The PGDBA 2026 admit card was released online at pgdba.iitkgp.ac.in in March 2026, ahead of the 29 March 2026 written test. Candidates downloaded the hall ticket using their login credentials and carried a printout along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre. The admit card carried the candidate’s name, roll number, exam centre, reporting time and exam-day instructions.
PGDBA 2026 Answer Key
After the written test, the PGDBA 2026 answer key and response sheet let candidates verify their responses and estimate scores. The answer key provides the correct answers to the question paper; using it with the response sheet, you can calculate an indicative score before the official result is announced.
PGDBA 2026 Result
The PGDBA 2026 result was declared in April 2026 at pgdba.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates log in to view their scores and shortlisting status. Those who clear the written-test cutoff are called for the Personal Interview round, and the final merit list is prepared on the basis of combined written-test and PI performance, leading to admission offers for the PGDBA programme.
PGDBA 2026 Syllabus
A key part of preparation is knowing the PGDBA syllabus. The test covers Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude, Statistics and Data Science. Studying section-wise weightage helps you focus on high-yield topics and time your preparation effectively for the written test.
PGDBA 2026 FAQs
PGDBA is jointly conducted by Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) and the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata. The official website is pgdba.iitkgp.ac.in.
The PGDBA 2026 written test was held on 29 March 2026 in computer-based (CBT) mode for three hours.
PGDBA is a two-year full-time residential Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics that combines management, statistics and technology, jointly awarded by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur and ISI Kolkata.
Candidates need a bachelor’s degree (3 or 4-year) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA. Final-year students can also apply for provisional admission.
Selection is based on the PGDBA written test followed by a Personal Interview (PI) round. The final merit list combines written-test and PI performance to make admission offers.
The PGDBA 2026 result is available on the official website pgdba.iitkgp.ac.in, and you can read full details on the PGDBA result page at aglasem.com.
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