Admission Procedure for Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme 2025-27 Batch
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management seeks to nurture future business leaders and management professionals. This flagship two-year residential programme is open to graduates from all disciplines.
Eligible candidates, as per the Eligibility Criteria that are given below can apply online for admission to MBA programme (2025-27 batch) at SJMSOM, IIT Bombay:
[A] Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme 2025-27 (Candidates Applying From India)
- 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, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India or AICTE or AIU or reputed foreign university.
- Candidates in 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 candidate fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
- The candidate should have a valid CAT score.
MBA Admissions/Selection Process:
The selection of the candidates for admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme 2025-27 batch will be carried out in two phases.
In the first phase, the eligible candidates as per the eligibility criteria [A] 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 stage, selection will be done based on a composite score comprising of parameters like CAT 2024 score, academics and work experience, and the candidate’s personal interview scores.
[B] Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme 2025-27 (International Candidates)
International applicants who hold a foreign passport or OCI/PIO card are eligible to apply.
- Bachelor degree with at least 60% marks or a minimum CPI of 6.5 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, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India or AICTE or AIU or reputed foreign university.
- Candidates in final year of the degree and those awaiting results can also apply. The applicant should have secured an aggregate of 60% marks or equivalent till the latest exam that has been completed and whose scores are available. The admission will be subject to candidate fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
- The candidate should have a valid GMAT score.
- TOEFL/IELTS is not required for applicants who completed graduation with English as medium of instruction (letter from their Univ. that English was their first language in their education will be required).
Given the new eligibility criteria to increase diversity, the MBA programme at SJMSOM, IIT Bombay is open to all candidates from all disciplines.
Disciplines for Educational Qualifications for Filling the Application Form:
Disciplines for Bachelor’s Degree:
Discipline-1:
Medicine and related Disciplines: Including MBBS, BAMS, BDS, BHMS, and other relevant degrees.
Discipline-2:
Arts, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Management, and related Degrees: Including BAF (Bachelor of Accounting and Finance), BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), BBE (Bachelor of Business Economics), BBI (Bachelor of Banking and Insurance), BBM (Bachelor of Business Management), BBS (Bachelor of Business Studies), BCAF (Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance), BCCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications in Commerce), B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce), BFIA (Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis), BFM (Bachelor of Financial Markets), BHM (Bachelor of Hotel Management), BHMCT (Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology), BIBF (Bachelor of International Business and Finance), BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies), BSBA (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration), BS (Economics), and other relevant degrees.
Including (but not limited to) -
- Economics/Economic Development and Planning
- Any degree in Hospitality, Catering, Travel and Tourism Management
- Commerce (Accountancy, Auditing, Banking, Business Mathematics, Business Organisation, Finance, Insurance, Investment Analysis, Public Finance, Secretarial Practice)
- Management (Advertising, Agriculture, Agriculture and Food Business, Agribusiness Management, Agriculture Marketing and Cooperation, Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Studies, Commercial Agriculture and Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Management Studies, Ports Management, Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Management, Oil and Gas Management, Production and Industrial Management)
- Any other degree in Commerce and Management not explicitly included or excluded elsewhere in the list.
Discipline-3:
Part I. Engineering, Technology, and Architecture related Areas: Including B.Arch., B.E., BIT, B.INFTECH, BS/B.Sc., B.Tech. (Excluding all degrees in Accessories Design/Apparel Production/Design/Fashion Communication/Fashion Design/Fashion Technology/Interior Design/Knitwear Design/Leather Design/Jewellery Design/Footwear Design, and BS/B.Sc. Degrees in Information Technology)
Including (but not limited to) -
- Agricultural Engineering/Dairy Technology/Food Technology
- Architecture
- BE/BS/B.Sc./B.Tech/B.Stat/B.Chem and other degrees in Engineering, Biosciences, Geological Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, and Natural Sciences
- BE/BS/B.Sc./B.Tech and other degrees in related areas, including Chemical Technology, Electronics, Engineering Physics, etc.
- Textile Engineering/Technology
- Others: All other fields where BE/BS/B.Sc./B.Tech/B.Stat are awarded, not explicitly included or excluded elsewhere in the list.
Part II. Science and Agriculture related areas, other than Medicine and Surgery: Including all BS/B.Sc. and other degrees in Paramedical, Veterinary Science (Excluding all degrees in Apparel Design, Economics, Fashion Design, Journalism, and Leather Design)
Including (but not limited to) -
- Actuarial Science
- Agriculture (Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Biochemistry, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Pathology etc.)
- Biosciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Life Science, Zoology etc.)
- Computer Applications (BCA)
- Fisheries
- Forestry
- Geological Sciences (Geography, Geology and Geophysics.)
- Horticulture
- Information Technology
- All Bachelor degrees in Mathematical Sciences (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics etc.)
- Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Physics etc.)
- Paramedical/Physiotherapy
- Pharmacology/Pharmacy
- Planning
- Veterinary Science/Animal Husbandry
- Media Science, Media Science and Technology
- Physiology
- Science (Others): Forensic, Home Science, Nursing, and all other branches of Science not explicitly included or excluded elsewhere in the list.
Discipline-4:
Arts/Humanities related degrees, Design, Education, Fashion Design/Technology, Law, and Rural Studies: Including any BA (excluding Economics, Geography and Geological Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics), BAA (Bachelor of Applied Arts), Bachelor in Journalism, B.Des (Bachelor of Design), B.FTECH (Bachelor of Fashion Technology), BJMC (Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communications), Bachelor of Music, BMC (Bachelor of Mass Communication), BMM (Bachelor of Mass Media), BSW (Bachelor of Social Work), BL or LLB (Bachelor of Law), and other relevant degrees.
Including (but not limited to) -
- Degrees in Accessories Design/Apparel Design & Production/Design/Fashion Communication/Fashion Design/Fashion Technology/Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management, Interior Design /Knit Wear Design/Leather Design/Footwear Design/Jewellery Design
- Arts/Humanities: Archaeology, Education, Fine Arts (Dance, Drama, Film, Music, Painting etc.), History,
Languages, Library Science, Literature, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Science,
Public Administration, Social Work/Welfare, Sociology, and others. - Education (including Physical Education and Sports)
- Degrees in Journalism/Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Law (BL, LLB)
- Degrees in Psychology
- Rural Studies/Rural Sociology/Rural Cooperatives/Rural Banking
- Any other degree in Arts/Education/Humanities not explicitly included or excluded elsewhere in the list.
Discipline-5:
Any other Degree not included in Disciplines 1-4.
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Additional Professional Qualifications/Affiliations: CA (Chartered Accountancy), ICWA (Cost and Works Accountancy), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CMA (Cost and Management Accounting), CS (Company Secretary), FIAI (Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India)
Notes:
- All Masters/Integrated Masters Degrees/Professional Qualifications/Post Graduate Diploma courses and others must be entered under the “Details of Additional 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 classification 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).
MBA Admissions (2025-27) Application Window:
Start Date: January 01, 2025 (10:00 AM)
End Date: January 31, 2025 (05:00 PM)
Applicants are advised to check their emails regularly and visit the website for updates on admission related activities.