Can I pursue an MBA without a commerce or business undergraduate background?
Eligibility based on undergraduate major.
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Yes, students from any undergraduate discipline—engineering, arts, science, medicine, law, etc.—can pursue an MBA in India. In fact, many top B-schools actively seek academic diversity. For example, IIMs often have 40–60% non-engineers in their batches. The entrance exams (CAT, XAT, etc.) test quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, logical reasoning, and data interpretation—skills not dependent on prior business knowledge. However, non-commerce students may need to put in extra effort during foundational finance or accounting courses, though most programs start from basics. Institutes like TISS and IRMA even prefer candidates with social science or rural development backgrounds for their specialized programs.