SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA 2026-28: 152 Seats, Eligibility

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SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA 2026-28: 152 Seats, Eligibility & Application Guide- The application form for admission to IIT Bombay MBA programme will start from January 1 and final admission concludes in May 2026 with declaration of the result. The candidates with CAT 2025 score will be able to apply for this promising course from India’a premier Engineering Institutes.

There is no bar of engineering degree being an IIT, candidates with any degree can apply for this course. The selection process has two stages

SJMSOM MBA application dates 2026

Application form Starts	01-Jan
Application form Endds	31-Jan
Personal Interview Offline Date	5-8 March
Result Expected Date	May-2026

Application Link: https://www.som.iitb.ac.in/mba-admission-criteria/

Total Course Fee

Total Programme Fees

General/EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹ 15,15,500
SC/ST/PwD: ₹ 7,15,500

SJMSOM MBA eligibility criteria

Bachelor degree with at least 60% marks (55% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/ PWD category or a minimum CPI of 6.5 (6 in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/ PWD category out of 10 from institutions/universities incorporated by an act of parliament or state legislature in India or other institutions declared to be deemed as University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956,

possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India or AICTE or AIU or reputed foreign university. Candidates in the final year of the degree and those awaiting results can also apply. The applicant should have secured an aggregate of 60% marks (55% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ ST/PWD category) or equivalent till the latest exam that has been completed and whose scores are available. The admission will be subject to candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

Given the new eligibility criteria to increase diversity, the MBA Programme at SJMSOM, IIT Bombay is open to all candidates from all disciplines.

Important Points to note

All Masters/Integrated Masters Degrees/Professional Qualifications/Post Graduate Diploma

courses and others must be entered under the “Details ofAdditional Post-Graduate/

Professional Qualification(s)” section in the application form.

Candidates having completed or pursuing a Dual/Integrated Programme (such as B.Tech + M.Tech, BBA + MBA etc.) must provide relevant details up to their graduation level as per their University/Institute rules under “Graduate Degree Details” section. The details related to their post-graduation must be entered under the “Details of Additional Post Graduate/Professional Qualification(s)” section

• For candidates who obtained further higher degrees after Bachelor or integrated Masters Degrees, other than those degrees listed in the Table above (Discipline-1 to Discipline-5) , the discipline(s) of the Bachelor/Integrated Masters Degree will be taken into consideration in deciding their classifi ation in an academic category.

For two Bachelor degrees such as BA + B.Ed., the primary degree (in this case, BA) will be considered and second Bachelor degree must be entered under the “Details of Additional Post-Graduate/Professional Qualification(s) (other degrees) ” section. Final discretion on the academic category that an academic programme will be classified into, rests with SJMSOM, IITB. The decision of the institute shall be final in all such cases.

Proof of qualifying degree details to be provided at the time of Personal Interview (PI) .

IIT Bombay MBA Selection Process

In the first phase, the eligible candidates as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above will be shortlisted for Personal Interview (PI) based on their performance in CAT 2024, academics, and duration of work experience, amongst other criteria. In the second phase, selection will be done based on a composite score consisting of parameters like the CAT 2024 score, academics, and work experience, and the candidate’s personal interview scores.

Weightage

The final merit list uses a composite score with 75% weightage on CAT 2025 performance, 20% on academic profile, and 5% on work experience.

Composite Score Weightage

Component	Weightage	Calculation/Details
CAT 2025 Performance	75%	(Candidate’s CAT scaled score / scaled total) × 75
Academic Profile	20%	– Class XII/Equivalent: 5% – UG Degree (marks + discipline): 10% – PG/Professional Qualification: 3-5%
Work Experience*	5%	Based on duration of relevant work experience

*Work experience scoring follows standard duration-based slabs from prior CAP guidelines

Higher academics (e.g., 70%+ in 10th/12th) boost shortlisting chances; CAT overall ~90-95+ percentile typically needed alongside.

How to apply?

Candidates will apply online only Go to http://www.som.iitb.ac.in/ and click on MBA ADMISSIONS tab.Then click on MBA Admissions tab –

Click “ONLINE Application” on MBA ONLINE Application Homepage

Now Click on the button “New User?

Click here to Register”, in the registrationpage.

There is an option with sign with google and you will land on registration page or you can use new user

For New User enter the e-mail id (use for login) and click on “Register”.

An email with the activation URL you will get on yourthe email specified by candidate. Kindly click
on the activation URL within 12 hours and fill the details as directed

Fill out all details and submit. The registration process will be complete ONLY after
successfully submitting personal details. Click Register once all the details are finally in.

Document to Upload

1. Passport size photograph (jpg/jpeg/png Only with size <=60KB)

2. Signature (jpg/jpeg/png Only with size <=50KB)

3. Graduation Certificate / Copy of latest semester marksheet (for students appearing for the final semester or yet to receive Graduation Certificate) (PDF Only with size <=500KB )

4. CASTE certificate (If applicable) (PDF Only with size <=500KB)

5. EWS Certificate (If applicable) (PDF Only with size <=500KB)

6. Physically disabled certificate for applicants with disability (PDF Only with size <=500KB)

7. CAT 2025 scorecard (PDF Only with size <=500KB)

8. H.S.C. / Class XII / Diploma Certificate (PDF Only with size <=500KB)

9. S.S.C. / Class X Marksheet (PDF Only with size <=500KB)

10. Work Experience Certificate (Note- Candidates will have to upload their work experience certificate or their first and latest 3 payslips clearly mentioning the period of employment. If the candidate has switched organizations then the proof of previous as well as the current work experience needed) (PDF Only with size <=500KB)

The shortlisted candidates will be invited at SJMSOM IIT Bombay from 5^th to 8^th March 2026.

IIT Bombay MBA Admission 2026-28 FAQs

When the application form Opens for IIT Bombay MBA?

The registration process will start on January 1 and will continue till 31 January 2026

Has IIT Bombay announced the PI Dates?

Yes IIT Bombay has announced the PI dates it will be from 5 March to 8 March 2026

What degree does SJMSOM offer?

SJMSOM, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, awards a “Master of Business Administration” (MBA) degree

Does SJMSOM apply sectional cut-offs?

Sectional cut-offs are determined post-application process, used for shortlisting candidates to personal interviews scheduled March 5-8, 2026.

Must students choose a specialization in year two, or is it general MBA?

This is a general MBA program. Students select electives from SJMSOM and other IIT Bombay units; Finance and Operations Management specializations are available.

What is SJMSOM’s faculty-student ratio?

26 core faculty serve ~250 MBA students (1:9.6 ratio). Including professors of practice, adjunct, and visiting faculty improves this further—one of the program’s key strengths.

How does SJMSOM’s student exchange program work?

Active exchanges exist with leading international universities and IIT Bombay units. Select student groups participate in annual international study tours

Are scholarships available for SJMSOM MBA students?

Yes, 15-20 scholarships are awarded based on academic performance.

Does SJMSOM assist with educational loans?

Campus branches of State Bank of India and Canara Bank provide tailored educational loans for IIT Bombay students—check bank websites for details

Which qualifying degree should dual degree students select?

Select your undergraduate (UG) degree from the dropdown (e.g., B.Tech for B.Tech + M.Tech, or B.Com for B.Com + M.Com). Enter the postgraduate degree (M.Tech/M.Com) in the “Additional Postgraduate/Professional Qualification” section.

What grades/marks should dual degree students report?

Enter undergraduate marks as per your university records in the UG degree section. Report postgraduate marks in the Additional Postgraduate/Professional Qualification section.

SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA 2026-28: 152 Seats, Eligibility & Application Guide