Krea University Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
12.04 LPA
Highest Pkg
21.32 LPA
Institute Type
Private
Total Courses
7 Courses
Krea University - Overview
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About Krea University
Krea University is a private, UGC-recognized state university established in 2018 under The Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, on a 40-acre residential campus in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, roughly 55-70 km north of Chennai. Sponsored by the IFMR Society, Krea brings together the School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) for undergraduate liberal-arts-and-sciences education and the IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) - rooted in the Institute for Financial Management and Research, founded in 1970 - for management education at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Krea University, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Krea University Courses
7 CoursesCompletion of Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board; final-year Class 12 students may also apply. SAT/ACT/CUET-UG scores may be submitted but are not mandatory - most applicants take the Krea Aptitude Test (KAT). Age should generally be under 21 years as of 1 August of the admission year (exceptions considered).
Completion of Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board, typically with a Science background for relevant majors; final-year Class 12 students may also apply. SAT/ACT/CUET-UG scores may be submitted but are not mandatory - most applicants take the Krea Aptitude Test (KAT).
Completion of Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board; admission via the Krea Aptitude Test (KAT) or accepted national scores, followed by a Written Ability Test (WAT)/case analysis and personal interview, administered by IFMR GSB.
Bachelor's degree in any discipline (60% or above in Class X, Class XII and UG, inclusive of all subjects); born on or after 1 January 2000 (varies by intake year); valid score in CAT (75 percentile), XAT (75 percentile), CMAT (90 percentile), NMAT (210), GMAT/GMAT Focus (525), GRE (310), or a qualifying GATE/IIT-JAM score; fresh graduates and candidates with work experience are both eligible (work experience up to 36 months receives evaluation credit); University Rank Holders in the NIRF top 20 may be exempted from competitive-exam requirements, per the official MBA Eligibility page.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or an allied discipline with minimum prescribed marks, per SIAS's postgraduate admissions criteria; selection via application review, assessment and interview.
Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for professional qualifications such as CA/ICWA/CS); merit-based, quota-free selection via a Research Ability Test (RAT) and Personal Interview (PI), per SIAS PhD admissions criteria.
Master's degree/equivalent in a relevant discipline with a good academic record; offered in Full-Time and Part-Time formats, per IFMR GSB's official PhD programme page.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| BA / BA (Hons) 1 specialization | ₹ 11.90L - 47.60L Check Fee Details | Completion of Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board; final-year Class 12 students may also apply. SAT/ACT/CUET-UG scores may be submitted but are not mandatory - most applicants take the Krea Aptitude Test (KAT). Age should generally be under 21 years as of 1 August of the admission year (exceptions considered). |
| BSc / BSc (Hons) 1 specialization | ₹ 11.90L - 47.60L Check Fee Details | Completion of Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board, typically with a Science background for relevant majors; final-year Class 12 students may also apply. SAT/ACT/CUET-UG scores may be submitted but are not mandatory - most applicants take the Krea Aptitude Test (KAT). |
| BBA / BBA (Hons) / Integrated MBA (5-Year Integrated Programme) 1 specialization | ₹ 5L - 7.50L Check Fee Details | Completion of Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board; admission via the Krea Aptitude Test (KAT) or accepted national scores, followed by a Written Ability Test (WAT)/case analysis and personal interview, administered by IFMR GSB. |
| MBA 1 specialization | ₹ 16L - 16L Check Fee Details | Bachelor's degree in any discipline (60% or above in Class X, Class XII and UG, inclusive of all subjects); born on or after 1 January 2000 (varies by intake year); valid score in CAT (75 percentile), XAT (75 percentile), CMAT (90 percentile), NMAT (210), GMAT/GMAT Focus (525), GRE (310), or a qualifying GATE/IIT-JAM score; fresh graduates and candidates with work experience are both eligible (work experience up to 36 months receives evaluation credit); University Rank Holders in the NIRF top 20 may be exempted from competitive-exam requirements, per the official MBA Eligibility page. |
| MSc Clinical Psychology 1 specialization | ₹ 4.83L - 9.65L Check Fee Details | Bachelor's degree in Psychology or an allied discipline with minimum prescribed marks, per SIAS's postgraduate admissions criteria; selection via application review, assessment and interview. |
| PhD (SIAS) 1 specialization | ₹ 4.14L - 9.10L Check Fee Details | Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for professional qualifications such as CA/ICWA/CS); merit-based, quota-free selection via a Research Ability Test (RAT) and Personal Interview (PI), per SIAS PhD admissions criteria. |
| PhD (IFMR GSB) 1 specialization | ₹ 1L Check Fee Details | Master's degree/equivalent in a relevant discipline with a good academic record; offered in Full-Time and Part-Time formats, per IFMR GSB's official PhD programme page. |
Krea University Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
Krea Aptitude Test (KAT) - an approx. 80-minute virtual, computer-based test assessing critical thinking, analytical ability and communication skills; SAT, ACT or CUET-UG scores may be submitted as an alternative/supplement.
Required Entrance Exams
CAT / XAT / CMAT / NMAT / GMAT (or GMAT Focus) / GRE / GATE / IIT-JAM, or NIRF University Top-20 rank-holder exemption
Required Entrance Exams
Krea Aptitude Test (KAT) or accepted national-level scores
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99th (out of 125 ranked management institutes), per third-party NIRF-data aggregation portals (MBAUniverse, Shiksha, Careers360) - confirm directly on nirfindia.org, as the 2025/2026 NIRF Management list may have since updated this rank
NIRF Management 2024 (IFMR GSB)
74th (out of 125 ranked management institutes), per third-party aggregation portals
NIRF Management 2023 (IFMR GSB)
50th (out of 100 ranked management institutes at the time), per third-party aggregation portals
NIRF Management 2021 (IFMR GSB)
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
NIRF Management 2024 (IFMR GSB) | 99th (out of 125 ranked management institutes), per third-party NIRF-data aggregation portals (MBAUniverse, Shiksha, Careers360) - confirm directly on nirfindia.org, as the 2025/2026 NIRF Management list may have since updated this rank |
NIRF Management 2023 (IFMR GSB) | 74th (out of 125 ranked management institutes), per third-party aggregation portals |
NIRF Management 2021 (IFMR GSB) | 50th (out of 100 ranked management institutes at the time), per third-party aggregation portals |
MBAUniverse.com B-School Ranking 2025 | 35th among top B-schools (IFMR GSB), per MBAUniverse's own published ranking |
SAQS (AMDISA) | Accredited (IFMR GSB); re-accreditation reported for the period June 2024 - June 2029 per secondary sources - verify current validity with AMDISA/SAQS |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Merit-Based Scholarship (SIAS Undergraduate Programme) | Awarded automatically based on academic merit during the admissions evaluation for the BA/BA (Hons)/BSc/BSc (Hons) programme; no separate application is required. Shortlisted candidates are intimated after each admission round, with the formal offer issued after Round 4. | 20% to 100% tuition-fee waiver |
India Scholars Programme (in partnership with College Board) | Applicants scoring 1,300 or above on the SAT with an annual family income below INR 8 lakh per annum (for full tuition waiver); a graduated scale of up to 75% tuition-fee waiver applies for family incomes between roughly INR 10-50 lakh per annum, per third-party portals reporting the university's own scheme details. | Up to 100% tuition-fee waiver, or partial waivers on a sliding scale based on family income |
Need-Based Financial Assistance | Available to students demonstrating genuine financial need, assessed via Krea's need-aware financial-assistance process (following need-blind admission); candidates are notified of their Financial Assistance (FA) decision within a stipulated timeline after admission. | Variable, based on assessed financial need; the fee structure payable may change according to the financial assistance offered |
Lakshmi Scholarship Programme (Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge) | One outstanding Krea student is selected annually; commenced September 2025, supported by Krea's Chancellor, Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan. | Full funding for a Master's degree at the University of Cambridge, covering tuition, living expenses, travel, healthcare and visa costs |
T. Thomas Scholarship for Business Leaders | Available to second-year MBA students at IFMR GSB, per third-party reporting of Krea's scholarship schemes. | As per scheme terms - not specified in indexed official pages |
External / Third-Party Scholarships (e.g., CFA Institute Scholarship) | IFMR GSB MBA students have historically competed for external scholarships; for example, 4 IFMR GSB students secured the CFA Institute Scholarship in 2020, per the university's own blog post archive. | As per the respective external scheme's terms |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
H.T. Parekh Library
Krea's central library, with a collection of over 30,000 books across Management, Social Sciences, Literature and allied disciplines, more than 105 print journals, 4,500+ e-journals, subscriptions to six online industry/company databases, and audio-visual resources, per official and third-party (MBAUniverse) sources.
Residential Towers
Nine gender-specific residential towers offering air-conditioned twin-sharing rooms with attached bathrooms, common lounges, refrigerators, microwave ovens and laundry service, per the university's official 'Accommodation' page.
Academic Block and Classrooms
Tech-enabled classrooms, an approximately 8,000 sq. ft. lounge in the academic block, research labs (including CS and data-analytics labs), outdoor classrooms, and a media lab with VR technology, per third-party (Scribd campus brochure, Collegedunia review) sources.
Sports and Recreation Facilities
Facilities for football, basketball, cricket, badminton, volleyball and rugby, along with a gymnasium; usage of sports and gym facilities is billed as part of the miscellaneous fee in official fee structures.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Krea University is a private state university, established under The Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2018, and sponsored by the IFMR Society. It is recognized by the UGC.
Applicants to the BA/BA (Hons) and BSc/BSc (Hons) programmes typically take the Krea Aptitude Test (KAT), an approx. 80-minute virtual assessment of critical thinking, analytical ability and communication skills; SAT, ACT or CUET-UG scores may also be submitted. Shortlisted candidates then proceed to the Krea Immersive Case (KIC)/Immersion Day stage.
Per the official Fee Structure for the 2027-31 batch, the recurring annual cost is INR 8,75,000 in tuition plus INR 2,25,000 in living expenses (INR 11,00,000/year), with a one-time admissions fee of INR 35,000 and a refundable deposit of INR 50,000 in the first year - bringing the 4-year all-inclusive cost to approximately INR 47.6 lakh. Fees are revised annually; confirm the current figure on the official website.
Per the official Fee Structure and Payment Schedule for the MBA 2027-29 batch, the tuition fee is INR 16,00,000 for the 2-year programme, in addition to living expenses (approx. INR 2,25,000+ for Year 1, with Year 2 notified separately), a refundable caution deposit of INR 35,000 and other minor fees, bringing the all-inclusive cost to roughly INR 18.5-19 lakh.
BA / BA (Hons), BSc / BSc (Hons), BBA / BBA (Hons) / Integrated MBA (5-Year Integrated Programme), MBA, MSc Clinical Psychology
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Krea University: Overview
The university's signature 'Interwoven Learning' pedagogy blends thought with action and arts with sciences, encouraging students to explore multiple disciplines before choosing a major. Led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nirmala Rao and Chancellor Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan, Krea has attracted support from prominent figures in Indian business and academia, and nearly 90% of its full-time faculty hold doctoral degrees from leading global and Indian institutions.
Upcoming Exams
IISER
IISER Aptitude Test • June 2026
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