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.
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Applying for GMAT waivers from selected schools. LoR's from current senior director and previous director who's now head of finance
Hi. I pivoted from litigation to credit research (worked with Evalueserve India, Crisil India) post my first mba. I did my mba from Symbiosis School of banking and finance in 2021. And altogteher i hold 6 years 4 months of work experience. I am targeting for 2027 fall. I hold an undergraduate degree in Law (BA.LLB (Hons)). I am looking for a change in roles/ geography.
Additional Notes:
1. MBB consultant w/3 years at the firm + one promotion
2. Took a secondment at a nonprofit focused in sustainability in countries below the equator (although have programs above too), including the one I am from (mentioned the link in essays)
3. Choosing to go to MBA for network opportunity to continue sustainability-focus, and inch closer to being ready to be in fields like impact investing (think MBB gives me general knowledge, but doesn't get me to where I want to go)
4. Will return to MBB because of sponsorship
5. Am worried about GRE; got a 158Q and 169V - so avg is around school avg, but the split is bad. Biggest worry here.
6. URM
URM with strong extracurriculars mentoring and tutoring low income students of various ages. Worked 25-40 hrs per week in undergrad which explains the lower GPA. Have led automation projects at work and should receive strong letters of rec. Goal is to pivot to management consulting at a B4/T2 in the financial services space since it matches my prior experience.
Intended R1 applicant to the listed schools. Targetting MBB post-MBA (with one eye on returning to corporate strategy)