Master of Business Administration [MBA]
Accepted entrance exams
About Master of Business Administration [MBA]
Oriental Group of Institutes (OGI), Bhopal, offers six full-time MBA programmes affiliated to Barkatullah University and approved by AICTE: Banking and Financial Services, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Retail Management, and a general MBA. All are two-year programmes with a uniform AFRC-regulated total fee of INR 61,000. OGI is NAAC B+ accredited and was established in 1995 on a multi-faculty campus in Bhopal.
CMAT 2026 was held on January 25, 2026, with results declared on February 13, 2026. DTE MP counselling and seat allotment concluded by May 2026. Document verification and reporting is currently underway (June to July 2026). Classes are expected to commence in August 2026. Candidates yet to report should do so immediately via dte.mponline.gov.in.
Key Points
- AFRC-regulated fee of INR 61,000 for the full two-year programme makes OGI one of Bhopal’s most affordable AICTE-approved MBA institutions.
- Five specialization tracks available alongside the general MBA, spanning banking, finance, HR, marketing, and retail.
- Barkatullah University affiliation allows MBA graduates to pursue doctoral programmes at the university after completion.
- Female students from AICTE-approved programmes may apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship of INR 30,000 per year.
OGI MBA Fees 2026
All six MBA specializations carry a uniform annual fee of INR 30,500, totalling INR 61,000 for the two-year programme. Fees are regulated by the AFRC, Government of Madhya Pradesh. Hostel charges are separate.
| Course | Total Fees (2 Years) |
|---|---|
| MBA Banking and Financial Services, Financial Management, HRM, Marketing Management, Retail Management, MBA | INR 61,000 |
- Fees is subject to change. Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
- Additional charges such as examination fees, library fees, and hostel accommodation are over and above the stated tuition fee.
OGI MBA Admission 2026
Admission to all MBA programmes at OGI Bhopal is through CMAT 2026 scores via DTE Madhya Pradesh online counselling at dte.mponline.gov.in. CMAT 2026 registration closed in November 2025 and the exam was held on January 25, 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CMAT 2026 Exam (Concluded) | January 25, 2026 |
| CMAT 2026 Result (Declared) | February 13, 2026 |
| DTE MP MBA Counselling and Seat Allotment (Concluded) | March to May 2026 |
| Document Verification and Reporting (Ongoing) | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
- All post-allotment dates are tentative. Monitor dte.mponline.gov.in and oriental.ac.in for updates.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC, ST, and OBC candidates).
- Valid CMAT 2026 score required for DTE MP online counselling admission.
- Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally, subject to producing the degree certificate before the admission deadline.
Admission Process
- Register and complete choice filling on the DTE MP counselling portal at dte.mponline.gov.in using your CMAT 2026 score and Madhya Pradesh domicile or category details.
- Verify seat allotment on the portal and accept the allotment within the stipulated window.
- Report to OGI Bhopal for document verification with originals: graduation mark sheets, CMAT scorecard, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and Aadhaar card.
- Pay the first-year fee at the institute accounts office to confirm enrolment. The session will commence in August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- You need an AICTE-approved MBA at a total fee under INR 65,000 for two years
- You are targeting placement in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, or central India’s banking and services sector
- You are a female student eligible for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship worth INR 30,000 per year
- Your CMAT 2026 score fits the DTE MP counselling range for OGI’s specializations
- You want niche MBA tracks like Banking or Retail Management alongside standard HRM and Marketing
✗ Skip if
- You are targeting Tier 1 corporate campus placements from national brands
- Your CMAT score opens admission to a nationally ranked B-school
- You need a campus in a metro city such as Mumbai, Delhi, or Bangalore
- The MBA brand name is a primary factor in your career plan
OGI MBA Scholarships 2026
Students admitted to MBA programmes at OGI Bhopal can access state government, central government, and AICTE scholarships. Applications must be submitted through the respective portals after admission.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| MP Government Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state norms | SC/ST/OBC students from Madhya Pradesh, apply via MP Scholarship Portal |
| Pragati Scholarship (AICTE) | INR 30,000 per year | Female students in AICTE-approved programmes, family income below INR 8 lakh per year |
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship | As per scheme norms | SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EBC students, apply via National Scholarship Portal |
| OGI Merit Scholarship | Partial fee waiver | Students with strong academic record, as per institute policy |
- SC/ST/OBC students from MP must apply for state post-matric scholarships through scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in after admission.
- Female students should apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship through the AICTE portal within announced deadlines.
OGI MBA FAQs
Ques. What is the difference between the general MBA and the specialised MBA tracks at OGI?
Ans. The general MBA covers core management subjects across marketing, finance, HR, and operations without a single dominant focus. Specialised tracks such as MBA Banking and Financial Services or MBA Retail Management have a heavier concentration of domain-specific courses in their elective basket. The core curriculum and fee are the same across all tracks at OGI.
Ques. Can I get direct admission to OGI MBA without a CMAT score?
Ans. All MBA admissions at OGI Bhopal are processed through DTE Madhya Pradesh counselling based on CMAT 2026 scores. There is no separate direct-admission route outside this process. Candidates without a CMAT 2026 score must wait for the CMAT 2027 cycle to apply for the 2027-28 batch.
Ques. What companies typically recruit MBA graduates from OGI Bhopal?
Ans. OGI Bhopal’s MBA recruits are typically absorbed by Bhopal-area companies in banking (State Bank of India, HDFC Bank branches), insurance, retail chains, telecom, and SME sector firms. National-level recruiters from FMCG or IT consulting are not consistently present. the placement profile suits candidates targeting central India’s job market.
Ques. Can I pursue a PhD after completing MBA from OGI Bhopal?
Ans. Yes, MBA graduates from Barkatullah University-affiliated institutions like OGI are eligible to apply for PhD programmes in management at Barkatullah University, Bhopal, provided they clear the entrance test or qualifying requirements. They may also apply to other central and state universities that accept MBA as the qualifying degree for doctoral admission in management studies.
Ques. Is the AICTE Pragati Scholarship applicable to all MBA specializations at OGI?
Ans. Yes, the Pragati Scholarship applies to all AICTE-approved MBA programmes at OGI. Eligible female students with family income below INR 8 lakh per year can receive INR 30,000 per year, covering a significant portion of the INR 30,500 annual fee. Apply through the AICTE National Scholarship Portal after admission.
Ques. What is the intake capacity for MBA at OGI and how competitive is admission?
Ans. OGI Bhopal’s MBA intake is set as per AICTE approval norms. Admission competitiveness depends on the CMAT cutoff set by DTE MP for the counselling round. Since OGI is a private institution in the DTE MP system, candidates with moderate CMAT scores typically find admission feasible if they choose correctly during counselling choice-filling. Check the official DTE MP allotment data for actual cutoff trends.