HSB Scholarship 2025-26 A merit- and need-based scholarship tied to admission, offering up to 100% tuition fee waiver for the 2-year UGC-accredited residential MBA, with specializations in Product Management, AI & Business Analytics, and Entrepreneurship & Organizational Foresight
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Eligibility Criteria for HSB Scholarship
To be eligible for HSB Scholarship the applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
- Class 10 and 12 marks of at least 60% .
- Valid scores in one of: CAT, XAT, NMAT, MAT, GMAT, GRE, or the HSB Test.
- Scores are preferred for fresh graduates.
- Optional for working professionals with relevant experience .
- Applicants with 1–5 years of experience at a reputed company can be eligible even without test scores, provided their graduation marks meet the criteria.
- 3–5 years + ≥ 75% graduate marks → qualify for higher-tier scholarship.
- 1–3 years + ≥ 75% graduate marks → qualify for mid-tier waiver.
- Even ≥ 60% grad marks and 1–5 years experience may qualify .
- While all disciplines are accepted, preference is given to candidates with a STEM background for higher-tier scholarships .
- The program offers specializations in Product Management, AI & Business Analytics, and Entrepreneurship & Organizational Foresight .
Benefits of HSB Scholarship
Merit-based waivers ranging from 25%to 100% for high scorers, with multiple test options (CAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT, GRE, HSB Test)
| Scholarship Category | Tuition Fee Waiver | |||||
| 100% | 80% | 65% | 50% | 35% | 25% | |
| Valid Test Percentile/ Score for Students | CAT > 80 XAT > 80 NMAT > 210 MAT > 95 GMAT > 620 | CAT 75 – 79.99 XAT 75-79.99 NMAT 190 – 209 MAT 90 – 94.99 GMAT 600 – 619 | CAT 70 – 74.99 XAT 70 -74.99 NMAT 170 – 189 MAT 85 – 89.99 GMAT 590 – 599 | CAT 65 – 69.99 XAT 65- 69.99 NMAT 150 – 169 MAT 80 – 84.99 GMAT 570 – 589 | CAT 60 – 64.99 XAT 60 – 64.99 NMAT 130 – 149 MAT 75 – 79.99 GMAT 550 – 569 | CAT 55 – 59.99 XAT 55-59.99 NMAT 110 – 129 MAT b/w 70 – 74.99 GMAT 530 – 549 (only in case of STEM fields) |
| Working Professionals | Experience between 3 to 5 years with MNC/Reputed Company & Scored 75% in Graduation. | Experience between 1 to 3 years with MNC/Reputed Company & Scored 75% in Graduation | Experience between 3 to 5 years with MNC/Reputed Company & Scored 60% in Graduation | Experience between 1 to 3 years with MNC/Reputed Company & Scored 60% in Graduation | N/A | N/A |
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Last Date
The last date to apply for HSB Scholarship is 18th July,2025.
Documents Required for HSB Scholarship
There are a few necessary documents that the applicants must keep with them while filling the HSB Scholarship application form. The candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents to complete their application process:
- Aadhaar Card (or equivalent ID)
- Passport-size photograph
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Bachelor’s degree mark sheets (and certificate)
- Resume/CV
- Scorecard of entrance exam (CAT/XAT/NMAT/MAT/GMAT/GRE/HSB Test) – if available
- Experience letter – for working professionals
- Income certificate
Application Process for HSB Scholarship
- Students meeting the criteria can apply by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button.
- Applications will be reviewed based on merit, financial need, and seat availability.
- Shortlisted candidates will go through document verification and a telephonic/video interaction.
- Finalised students will be guided by the HSB to complete the online admission form and confirm admission.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is the HSB Scholarship‑cum‑Admission Program?
An integrated offer of admission + scholarship for the 2‑year residential MBA at HSB, providing up to 100% tuition waiver based on merit or need.
2. Who is eligible to apply for HSB Scholarship?
Graduates with ≥ 60% marks in Class 10, 12, and bachelor’s degree; valid test scores are preferred, though professionals with experience can opt-out of tests .
3. Which entrance exams qualify to apply for HSB Scholarship?
CAT, XAT, NMAT, MAT, GMAT, GRE, or the HSB Test .
4. Is test score mandatory for HSB Scholarship?
Fresh graduates should preferably submit scores; working professionals (1–5 years experience) may apply without scores .
5. What are the scholarship tiers of HSB Scholarship?
Tiers range from 50%, 25%, and 10%, based on graduation marks + entrance test percentiles.
6. How is the merit cutoff determined of HSB Scholarship?
Example: ≥ 80% grad + ≥ 90th percentile in CAT/XAT equals 50% waiver.
7. Can experience compensate for test scores?
Yes—professionals with 1–5 years at reputed companies and strong academic records can qualify without tests .
8. How does experience affect scholarship amount?
3–5 yrs + ≥75% grades → higher-tier waiver; 1–3 yrs + ≥60% still qualifies for mid-tier .
9. Are there scholarships for women?
Yes, the Women in Product Management Scholarship offers 50–100% tuition waiver.
10. What is the JKO Visionary Business Leader Scholarship?
A 50–100% waiver for candidates showing leadership potential .
11. What about techpreneur scholarships?
The Aspiring Techpreneur Scholarship grants 50–100% waiver to entrepreneurial candidates.
12. Is there a need-based scholarship?
Yes—Merit‑cum‑Means scholarships offer 15–75% waiver based on financial need .
13. Are non‑tech/under‑represented candidates eligible?
Yes, under the Diversity Scholarship for geographic or non‑tech backgrounds (15–50% waiver).
14. What is the Academic Merit Scholarship?
Recognizes top academics with 15–75% waiver .
15. What documents are required?
ID proof, photos, class 10/12 and grad mark sheets, resume, test score card (if any), work experience letter (if applicable), and income proof for need-based entry.
16. How are candidates evaluated?
Applications are reviewed on academics, test scores/experience, SOP, followed by a personal interview.
17. What happens during the interview?
Focuses on domain knowledge, leadership potential, communication skills, and alignment with program goals and scholarships.
18. Is the scholarship renewable?
Yes, scholarship continues annually if academic performance meets HSB criteria.
19. What are the key deadlines?
Last date to apply: 14 July 2025; MBA classes start July 21–31, 2025 depending on intake round .
20. How do I accept and confirm admission?
Shortlisted candidates receive the offer; once accepted, complete the admission formalities along with scholarship confirmation steps
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