Delhi Institute of Advanced Studies (DIAS) Admissions 2026 is now open for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in management, commerce, and business administration. The institute was established in 1999 in Sector-25, Rohini, New Delhi, and admits students on a merit and entrance criteria basis as per the procedures followed by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). For certain programs, DIAS accepts scores from IPU CET, CAT, and the university counselling process. The institute is reputed for its industry-oriented education, hands-on learning environment, corporate exposure, and academically disciplined environment with an aim for long-term career readiness.
The institute functions within a city campus environment with a strong emphasis on professional learning and is conducive to connectivity with Delhi NCR. Students participate in well-balanced studies with classroom sessions, presentations, projects, workshops, internships, and industry interaction, enabling academic and professional development without unnecessary academic stress.
Over the years, Delhi Institute of Advanced Studies has carved out a niche for itself as a professionally oriented institution focusing on real-world-based learning, consistency, management education, and career-oriented academic growth, as opposed to learning for the sake of learning.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Institute | Delhi Institute of Advanced Studies (DIAS) |
| Established | 1999 |
| No. of Students | 2,743 (All courses combined) |
| Board of Affiliation | Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
| Popular Courses | MBA (Master of Business Administration), BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), B.Com (Hons.) |
| Medium of Instruction | English & Hindi |
| Entrance Exams | IPU CET, CAT |
| Application Mode | Online |
Most programmes go beyond classroom lectures. Students are encouraged to attend presentations, case studies, projects, internships, workshops, seminars, and corporate interaction activities. The aim is to enable students to grasp the application of theory in a real working context of a company or business, not just to learn theory in isolation from textbooks.
| Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| BBA | 10+2, any stream, 50% | IPU CET / Merit |
| B.Com (Hons.) | 10+2 Commerce / Mathematics, 50% | Merit / University Counselling |
| Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Graduation in any field, 50% | CAT / CMAT / University Counselling |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Opens | January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 2026 |
| Entrance Exam (if applicable) | May 2026 |
| Counselling / Seat Allotment | June 2026 |
| Academic Session Begins | July 2026 |
Note: Counselling rounds will be held as per availability and the university intake process.
| Course | Duration | Specializations | 1st Year Fee (Approx.) | Accepted Exam | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2 Years | HR, Finance, Marketing, International Business | ₹1.4–₹1.7L | CAT / CMAT | ₹1,200 (approx.) |
| BBA | 3 Years | Business Management | ₹1.1–₹1.3L | IPU CET / Merit | ₹1,200 (approx.) |
| B.Com (Hons.) | 3 Years | Commerce & Finance | ₹1.0–₹1.2L | Merit | ₹1,200 (approx.) |
Typically, admission to MBA programs requires passing the CAT / CMAT and university counselling. BBA and B.Com (Hons.) are undergraduate courses where the main criteria for admission are merit and the GGSIPU admission procedure.
Selected programs at DIAS accept IPU CET, CAT, and university counselling scores for admissions.
The academic session is expected to start from July 2026, once the counselling and admission process is completed.
