What is the eligibility criteria for MBA admission in Tamil Nadu?
Academic and category-based prerequisites.
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Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories in Tamil Nadu state colleges). Final-year students can apply provisionally. For IIM Trichy and IIT Madras, academic excellence and competitive CAT percentile are critical. TANCET-eligible candidates must be Indian nationals; Tamil Nadu domicile is required for government and subsidized seats, though All India candidates can apply under a limited quota (usually 10–15%) with higher fees. Work experience is not mandatory for regular MBA programs but is preferred for executive MBAs (e.g., Great Lakes PGPM). Foreign nationals must apply through separate channels with GMAT/GRE and proof of English proficiency.