IIT Delhi MBA (DMS) 2026 Interview Schedule & Shortlist Status
The Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi handles admissions to its flagship MBA and MBA (Telecom) programmes for the 2026–2028 batch based on CAT 2025 scores, followed by Personal Interview (PI).
Registratin date is over on 1 February as it was extended.
Current Status (as of early February 2026)
- Application deadline — Extended to February 1, 2026 (23:59 hrs) (some sources still mention January 26, but official site confirms extension).
- Shortlist for Personal Interview — Not yet released.
- Personal Interview dates — Fixed from March 9 to March 13, 2026 (Monday to Friday), conducted offline at the IIT Delhi campus.
Expected Shortlist Release Timeline
- The list of shortlisted candidates for PI is typically released 2–4 weeks after the application deadline (based on previous years and current patterns).
- Most likely release window — Mid to late February 2026 (around February 15–28, 2026).
- Shortlisted candidates receive an email notification and can check the status / download the list from the official DMS portal.
Where to Check the Shortlist (When Released)
- Official DMS IIT Delhi Website — https://dms.iitd.ac.in/admission-mba → Look under “Admission – MBA” → “Shortlisted Candidates” or “News & Announcements” section.
- Direct shortlist page (when active) — Usually linked as “List of Shortlisted Candidates for Interview” (similar to past links like https://dms.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted-candidate-for-mbamba-telecom/).
- Application Portal — Login with your credentials (if you applied) to view status.
Selection Process Overview
- Shortlisting — Based on CAT 2025 composite score + academic record (10th/12th/graduation) + work experience + category/gender diversity factors.
- Personal Interview (PI) — Only stage after shortlisting (no GD/WAT mentioned for 2026).
- Final Merit List — Expected in the first week of May 2026 (tentative).
Important Advice
- IIT Delhi will send the schedule on your email ID so keep checking your registered email (including spam) and the DMS website daily — especially after mid-February.
- Though the shortlist PDF/list is usually published directly on the website, with names/roll numbers/application IDs.
- Candidate be ready and prepare for the in-person PI at IIT Delhi campus (March 9–13) — focus on academics, work experience, current affairs, why MBA, why DMS IIT Delhi, leadership, etc. without losing the time
- If you can interact with candidates who are pursuing their MBA
- Only trust dms.iitd.ac.in for accurate updates — avoid unofficial groups or coaching pages for shortlist claims.
FAQs
What is the interview Date?
The interview date is announced it will be starting from 9 March 2026 to 13 March 2026
When the shortlisting list will be out?
The shortlist list will be out soon in the last week of February 2026
When the result will be out 2026?
It will be out in May 2026
