Thakur Global Business School offers a 2-year PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) program across specialisations, including Finance, Marketing, Human Resource and Operations. The course is approved by AICTE, DTE and the Government of Maharashtra. TGBS admission is based on national-level entrance exams, CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, GMAT, CMAT, and the Common Entrance Examination conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra State. The fees for the PGDM program (all specialisations) is INR 5,95,000 per year.
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 2,600 for General category candidates and INR 1,300 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
The XAT 2026 application form was released on 10th July 2025, and the exam is scheduled to be held on 4th January 2026. Eligible candidates can apply exclusively through online mode, as no offline option is available. The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a university-level entrance exam conducted annually by XLRI Jamshedpur in computer-based (CBT) mode.
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TGBS Important Dates 2025
TGBS Admission 2025
Thakur Global Business School offers PGDM across specialisations such as Finance, Marketing, Human Resource and Operations. Admission is based on valid scores from entrance exams like CAT/ XAT / CMAT / MAT / ATMA / GMAT / MHT CET, followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and a Personal Interview (PI). Notably, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible for admission.
Program Name | Eligibility | Duration | Fees |
PGDM (Finance) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% or more marks (45% in case of candidates who belong to ST, SC or OBC category) from a University recognised by UGC/ AIU/ AICTE + MAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, CMAT or the Common Entrance Examination conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra State + GD + PI | 2 years | INR 5.95 lakh per year |
PGDM (Marketing) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% or more marks (45% in case of candidates who belong to ST, SC or OBC category) from a University recognised by UGC/ AIU/ AICTE + MAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, CMAT or the Common Entrance Examination conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra State + GD +PI | 2 years | INR 5.95 lakh per year |
PGDM (Human Resource) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% or more marks (45% in case of candidates who belong to ST, SC or OBC category) from a University recognised by UGC/ AIU/ AICTE + MAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, CMAT or the Common Entrance Examination conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra State + GD + PI | 2 years | INR 5.95 lakh per year |
PGDM (Operations) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% or more marks (45% in case of candidates who belong to ST, SC or OBC category) from a University recognised by UGC/ AIU/ AICTE + MAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, CMAT or the Common Entrance Examination conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra State + GD + PI | 2 years | INR 5.95 lakh per year |
TGBS Application Process 2025
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the PGDM program at TGBS. Candidates can follow the steps below to apply to Thakur Global Business School:
- Visit TGBS Mumbai’s official website at tgbsmumbai.in/.
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ to register. If the account is already registered, then log in directly.
- Fill in all the details on the next page.
- Upload the documents as specified by the college.
- Pay the application fee of INR 2,000 and submit the form.
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.
XAT 2026 Registration
- XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2026 application form on July 10, 2025. The registration can be completed only through online mode—no offline option is available.
- To begin, candidates must first create XAT login credentials. The registration process is divided into three stages. Once logged in, applicants should fill in the form with personal, contact, and academic details.
- Candidates must upload correct documents, including a recent photograph and signature, to avoid form rejection.
- In case of errors, a correction window will be provided for making necessary changes.
- The last date to submit the XAT 2026 application form is likely December 5, 2025. After submission, it is advised to download and keep a printout of the form for future reference during the admission process.
- Registration fee of XAT 2026 is same for all category candidates.
- Online facility is available to submit the fee.
- INR 2,200 is the application fee for all candidates.
- Online payment gateways such as Debit Cards (Rupay/ Visa / Master Card / Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets) are available.
How to Apply for XAT 2026
Step-by-step procedure to fill the XAT 2026 form is given below:
- Visit the official XAT website (link provided above).
- Click on the “Register” button on the homepage.
- Begin registration by entering your basic details.
- After registration, you’ll receive login credentials.
- Use those credentials to log in to your account.
- Complete the application form with your personal, academic, and communication details.
- Choose your preferred XLRI programme and select any two test cities.
- Upload the required scanned documents in the specified format.
- Click on the “Submit” button to move to the payment section.
- Go to the “Payment” tab and select a suitable online payment method.
- Pay the application fee through the available gateways.
- Review all the filled information carefully.
- Click on “Final Submit” to complete the application process.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
XAT 2026 Required Documents List
- Signature
- Passport size photograph (Recent)
- Below are the dimensions and size of the required documents:
TGBS Admission FAQs
How can I reach Thakur Global Business School?
Thakur Global Business School is located 14 km away from the nearest airport, Mumbai Airport (BOM). Candidates can also reach the college by train. The nearest railway station is Andheri Railway Station.
What courses are provided by Thakur Global Business School?
Thakur Global Business School offers PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) across Finance, Marketing, Human Resource and Operations specialisations.
Is Thakur Global Business School good for placement?
Thakur Global Business School provides great placement opportunities to its students. The 2024 placement had more than 200 recruiters taking part in it. The highest package offered was INR 11.25 LPA.
How to get admission to Thakur Global Business School?
TGBS Mumbai Admission is based on the entrance. Candidates can either apply online through the official website or obtain the application form from the institute (INR 2,000). To be eligible for the PGDM program, you need to hold a bachelor’s degree with 50% or more marks and a valid MAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, CMAT or MHT CET score.
What is the fees for PGDM at TGBS Mumbai?
The fees for the PGDM program at TGBS is INR 5.95 lakh per year.
Is the application process at Thakur Global Business School conducted in offline mode?
The Thakur Global Business School application process is conducted online and offline. You can obtain the application form and admission brochure from TGBS by paying INR 2,000. The admission form will also be available at the TGBS counter on all working days from 9.30 A.M. to 5.30 P.M. You can submit the application forms at the TGBS counter by hand.