Key Takeaways
- Christ University's undergraduate applications for the 2027 intake open on 5 October 2026 and close on 25 November 2026 for BBA, BCom and the Integrated MBA (some BA/BSc programmes stay open until 6 December 2026).
- The BBA (Honours/Honours with Research) is a four-year, eight-semester programme open to Class 12 students from any stream, offered across the Bangalore, Delhi NCR and Pune Lavasa campuses.
- The Integrated MBA (BBA-MBA, 5 years, Bangalore Central) has its own entrance test, CU-IBMAT: 120 questions in 90 minutes, with ¼-mark negative marking.
- Fees for students from outside Karnataka are about ₹2.75–2.80 lakh a year for most BBA tracks and ₹5.2 lakh a year for the Integrated MBA.
If you're preparing for IPMAT, Christ University (CHRIST, Deemed to be University) is one of the most common names on a sensible backup list, and its application window opens months before the IIM exams. Here is what the official 2027 programme list and fee panels actually say, so you can decide whether to apply and when.
Christ University UG Admission 2027: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open (UG, 2027 intake) | 5 October 2026 |
| Last date: BBA, BCom, Integrated MBA, BSc (Economics/Data Science), BCA, BA LLB / BBA LLB | 25 November 2026 |
| Last date: several BA and BSc (Science) programmes, BArch, BEd | 6 December 2026 |
| First-year fee due | Within 7 days of the selection result |
Note the timing: the Christ window closes in late November, before the IPMAT, JIPMAT and IPMAT Rohtak application cycles even begin. If you want Christ as a backup, you have to apply this autumn. You can't wait for your IPMAT result.
BBA Programmes at Christ University, Campus by Campus
| Campus | BBA programmes listed for 2027 |
|---|---|
| Bangalore Central | BBA (Honours/Honours with Research) · BBA Decision Science · Integrated MBA (BBA-MBA) |
| Bangalore Yeshwanthpur | BBA (Honours) · Finance & Economics · Finance & International Business · Finance & Marketing Analytics · Strategy & Business Analytics |
| Bangalore Bannerghatta Road | Finance & Economics · Finance & International Business · Strategy & Business Analytics · Marketing & Tourism |
| Bangalore Kengeri | BBA (Honours) · Applied Finance with FinTech |
| Delhi NCR | BBA (Honours) · Finance & Marketing Analytics · FinTech · Strategy & Business Analytics |
| Pune Lavasa | BBA Business Analytics |
Christ also offers BBA LLB (Honours) at the Bangalore Central, Delhi NCR and Pune Lavasa campuses, but that is a law degree with a separate admission track.
Eligibility for Christ University BBA 2027
- BBA (Honours) and the specialised BBA tracks: a pass at the +2 level (CBSE, ISC, state boards, NIOS or Karnataka PUC) in any stream, whether Humanities, Commerce or Science. No minimum percentage is stated.
- BBA Decision Science: stricter. You need 60% at +2 in Science or Commerce, with Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science as a subject.
- Integrated MBA: a +2 pass in any stream, plus the CU-IBMAT entrance test.
- Class 12 students appearing in March–May 2027 can apply now using their Class 10 and Class 11 marks.
- IB applicants need 3 HL + 3 SL with 24 credits; GCE/Edexcel applicants need at least 3 A levels at grade C or above.
Christ University BBA & Integrated MBA Fees
| Programme | Karnataka domicile* | Other Indian states | NRI |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA (Honours), Bangalore Central | ₹2,55,000 / year | ₹2,75,000 / year | ₹3,54,000 / year |
| BBA Strategy & Business Analytics / Finance & Economics (Bannerghatta Road) | ₹2,60,000 / year | ₹2,80,000 / year | ₹3,53,000 / year |
| BBA Decision Science, Bangalore Central | ₹2.70 L → ₹2.90 L → ₹3.10 L (Years 1–3) | ₹2.90 L → ₹3.10 L → ₹3.30 L | ₹3,66,000 / year |
| Integrated MBA (5 years), Bangalore Central | ₹5,00,000 / year | ₹5,20,000 / year (≈ ₹26 lakh over 5 years) | ₹6,00,000 / year |
*The Karnataka figure is the amount actually payable after Christ's domicile scholarship. On top of the programme fee there is a non-refundable admission registration fee of ₹8,000. Year 1 is due within seven days of the selection result, and later years by 15 March each year. Christ notes that fees may rise by a nominal amount over the course of the programme.
Christ Integrated MBA 2027 and the CU-IBMAT Test
The Integrated MBA is Christ's closest equivalent to an IIM IPM. It is a ten-semester, five-year programme at the Bangalore Central campus. Students major in Finance or Marketing, take a minor in Business Analytics, and the programme includes global immersion and semester-exchange options. Admission requires the CU-IBMAT (CHRIST University Integrated BBA-MBA Admission Test):
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 50 |
| Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 50 |
| Current Affairs & Ethics | 20 |
| Total | 120 MCQs in 90 minutes |
Marking: +1 for a correct answer and −0.25 for a wrong one. That's 45 seconds a question. CU-IBMAT is far more a speed test than IPMAT Indore, which gives you 120 minutes for about 90 questions.
Future IIMer tip: Your IPMAT Verbal and Quant prep transfers almost directly to CU-IBMAT. The two gaps are the 20 Current Affairs & Ethics questions and Logical Reasoning, which IPMAT Indore doesn't test. A few weeks of daily news reading and LR sets covers both.
Christ University Admission Process, Step by Step
- Register on Christ's admission portal with your email ID.
- Apply online: fill the application form for your chosen programme and campus, then pay the application fee.
- Selection process: an entrance test (where applicable, e.g. CU-IBMAT for the Integrated MBA), followed by an assessment and an interview.
- Result: shown on your portal login, with the offer letter attached if you're selected.
- Fee payment: pay the first-year fee online within seven days to confirm your seat.
Christ University vs IPMAT: Where It Fits in Your Plan
| Christ BBA / Integrated MBA | IIM IPM via IPMAT Indore | |
|---|---|---|
| Applications | 5 Oct – 25 Nov 2026 | Opens in the new year; the exam is usually in May |
| Entrance test | CU-IBMAT for the Integrated MBA (120 Q / 90 min); entrance test, assessment and interview for BBA where applicable | IPMAT Indore: ~90 Q / 120 min, Quant MCQ + Short Answer + Verbal, followed by WAT-PI |
| Board-mark requirement | +2 pass in any stream (60% with Maths/Stats/CS for Decision Science) | No minimum board percentage at IIM Indore |
| Degree | 4-year BBA (Honours) or 5-year Integrated MBA | 5-year integrated BBA + MBA from an IIM |
The smart play for most aspirants is to do both. Apply to Christ before 25 November so you hold a confirmed, quality BBA option, and keep IPMAT as your main goal for the year. Most of the preparation overlaps. One trade-off to watch: Christ's first-year fee is due within seven days of selection, often before IIM results are out. Check the refund rules on your offer letter before you pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Christ University admission 2027 start?
Christ University opens undergraduate applications for the 2027 intake on 5 October 2026. The last date for BBA, BCom and the Integrated MBA is 25 November 2026; some BA and BSc programmes close on 6 December 2026.
What is the eligibility for BBA at Christ University?
A pass at the +2 level in any stream (Humanities, Commerce or Science) from a recognised board. Students appearing for Class 12 in March–May 2027 can apply with their Class 10 and Class 11 marks. BBA Decision Science is the exception: it needs 60% at +2 in Science or Commerce, with Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science.
What is the fee for BBA at Christ University?
For BBA (Honours) at the Bangalore Central campus, the fee is ₹2,75,000 a year for students from outside Karnataka (₹2,55,000 for Karnataka domicile after scholarship, ₹3,54,000 for NRI), plus a one-time ₹8,000 admission registration fee. Specialised tracks such as Strategy & Business Analytics are about ₹2,80,000 a year.
What is CU-IBMAT?
CU-IBMAT is the CHRIST University Integrated BBA-MBA Admission Test, required for the five-year Integrated MBA. It has 120 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes: 50 Verbal Ability & RC, 50 Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning & DI, and 20 Current Affairs & Ethics. Each question carries 1 mark, with 0.25 deducted for a wrong answer.
How much does the Christ University Integrated MBA cost?
₹5,20,000 a year for students from other Indian states (about ₹26 lakh over five years), ₹5,00,000 a year for Karnataka domicile and ₹6,00,000 a year for NRI students, plus the ₹8,000 admission registration fee.
Is the Christ BBA a three-year or four-year course?
Christ describes its BBA (Honours/Honours with Research) as a four-year, eight-semester programme. The Integrated MBA runs for ten semesters (five years).
Should IPMAT aspirants apply to Christ University?
For most aspirants, yes, as a backup. Christ's application window closes in November, before the IPMAT cycle starts, so applying keeps a solid BBA option open. Your IPMAT preparation in Verbal and Quant also carries over to Christ's CU-IBMAT.
All dates, fees, eligibility rules and the CU-IBMAT pattern above are from Christ University's official programme listing and fee panels for the 2027 intake. Fees and dates can change, so always confirm on christuniversity.in before you apply or pay.