CEIBS MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The CEIBS admissions committee have posted their MBA deadlines for the 2025-2026 admissions season in the application.
CEIBS will operate a four-round admissions process for its MBA program in the coming academic year. Deadlines and decision dates for each of these rounds are presented in the table below.
| Round | Application Deadline | Admissions Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | October 15, 2025 | November 12, 2025 |
| Round 1 | December 3, 2025 | January 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 | March 18, 2026 | April 15, 2026 |
| Round 3 | May 20, 2026 | June 17, 2026 |
What Do I Need to Submit with My Application?
Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and have a minimum of two years full-time work experience. A valid GMAT score is recommended, but CEIBS also accepts GRE and CEIBS Admission Test scores. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Other application components include a one-page resume, essays, two letters of recommendation (in English or Chinese), a digital headshot, copies of degrees/certificates, scanned copy of ID/passport (as applicable), and the $180 application fee.
How Does the CEIBS MBA Interview Process Work?
Interviews are required for admission and are by invitation only. CEIBS applicants note their preference for an in-person or virtual interview in the application; CEIBS prefers a face-to-face interview. In-person interviews are conducted in Shanghai, Beijing or Shenzhen. CEIBS’ faculty, alumni and senior staff make up the interview panel.
MBA Applywire
Already got an admit from one of the T15 with no scholarship in round 1, applying to the rest in round 2.
I really need a scholarship to afford an MBA so will be applying to lower ranked schools as well. I currently work in Big 4 strategy team.
I'm an MiM candidate at Kellogg expected to matriculate in June 2026. I have an undergraduate degree in engineering from IIT. I will be joining DHL Consultings Americas office as a Mgmt Consultant post graduation from Kellogg.
My undergrad GPA is 7.38/10 and am expecting a 3.7+ from Kellogg at the time of applications.
I have a lot of internships ( 5+) at start-ups across various roles(strategy, marketing, Product Management, operations), industries and sizes. From dorm-room stage to unicorns. Also held multiple leadership roles during my time at college. Founded and headed two social initiatives on sustainability and women empowerment and informally mentored underclassmen from underrepresented backgrounds.
Plan to exit consulting soon into a start-up. Post MBA goal is investing ( not sure if VC/PE/Growth equity ). Longer term goal is entrepreneurship in India ( Inspired by family legacy and want to give back to country )
- No excuse for low GPA, I was simply didn't have the necessary drive or subject matter interest in school, was more interested in playing music and doing enough to graduate. Pursued that simultaneous to my conventional job for a few years after school and actually had a couple cool licensing deals with corporate brands but in last few years decided to focus on career.
- unfortunately had an illness at the end of last year that led to me have serious vision issues, being laid off and subsequently on disability for the first part of this year. Have since mostly recovered except for an operation I should be able to get next spring.
- volunteer leader for a high school ministry
MBA LiveWire
Accepted with full ride $$
WL without Interview