DoMS IIT Madras - Department of Management Studies Adyar Chennai Answered Questions

Overhead expenses during Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIT Madras include:
Examination fee
Registration-Enrolment fee
Gymkhana fee
Medical fee
Hostel Seat Rent
Fan, Elec. & Water Charges
Student Wellness fee
Medical Insurance Premium
SWD Charges
MBA Prof. Soc. & Teach (NS)
MBA Industry Interaction Fee
Additionally, there are one-time fees, semester fees, and hostel fees. The total fees for MBA students at IIT Madras vary depending on the category (GE/OBC, SC/ST/PwD) and include tuition fees, other fees, and deposits.
The total fee for GE/OBC students is Rs. 189563, for SC/ST/PwD students is Rs. 39563, and for GE/OBC sponsored candidates is Rs. 200000.
Note: The fees are subject to change and may not include all expenses. It's best to check with the institute for the most up-to-date information.

Registration: Candidates need to register online for the MBA admission.
Filling the application form: After registration, candidates need to fill the application form.
Payment of application fee: Candidates need to pay the application fee.
Shortlisting for PI and reflective writing: Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview (PI) and reflective writing.
Personal Interview (PI) and reflective writing: Candidates need to appear for PI and reflective writing.
Announcement of result: The result of the MBA admission will be announced.
Wait-list announcement: If seats are available, wait-listed candidates will be announced.

Admission to the MBA programme at IIT Madras is based on the following criteria:
1. CAT score
2. Academic performance
3. Work experience
4. Personal interview (PI) and reflective writing.
The admission process involves:
- Registration and application submission
- Shortlisting for PI and reflective writing based on CAT score, academic performance, and work experience
- Personal interview and reflective writing
- Announcement of admission results and waitlists.

The hostel charges at IIT Madras MBA for Master of Business Administration (MBA) course are as follows:
Hostel Admission fee: Rs. 150
Hostel Deposit (NS): Rs. 150 (refundable)
Estt.'A' charges: Rs. 100
Estt.'B' charges: Rs. 100
Fan, Elec. & Water Charges: Included in the hostel fees
Hostel Seat Rent: Included in the hostel fees
Total hostel fees per semester: Rs. 23,750
Note: The fees are subject to revision and may change over time.

IIT Madras offers a well-regarded MBA program, particularly for its:
1. Reputation and Ranking: IIT Madras is one of the premier engineering institutes in India.
2. Curriculum: The MBA programme focuses on a blend of management principles with technical knowledge.
3. Placements: Top recruiters include DELL, Ford, Infosys, ICICI Bank, IBM, CISCO, Cognizant, Accenture, CRISIL, TATA, Micron, Wipro.
4. International recognition: Any degree from IITs, including MBA, is taken as rock solid internationally.
5. Great campus with good facilities and huge networking opportunities.
6. Strategically situated, providing opportunities for travel and exploration.
7. Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) programme is a two-year degree programme aimed at providing mid-career working professionals with functional and integrative perspective to imbibe contemporary management knowledge.
8. Convenience: Alternate weekend in-person classes allow for balance between work, family, and learning.
9. Immersive learning experiences, including an International Immersion Learning Program.
10. Equip with deep functional and broad industrial domain knowledge, enrich with integrated perspective of boundary spanning business decision, and empower to lead and contribute to global business settings.

The documents required for IIT Madras MBA admission are:
Valid score in the Common Admissions Test (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management
Graduation degree or professional qualification equivalent to that of a University degree recognised by the UGC
Marksheet and Certificate of Graduation
Work experience certificates (if applicable)
Citizenship-related documents (for international students)
Provisional certificate of completion (for final year students)
Sponsorship letter from employer (for sponsored candidates)

The admission criteria for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIT Madras for reserved category students includes a valid score in the Common Admissions Test (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management, graduates (or professional qualification equivalent to that of a University degree recognised by the UGC) in any discipline with 55% marks (earned in their degree from a recognized/reputed University) for SC/ST/PwD categories.

No, there is no direct admission to IIT Madras MBA programme. The admission process involves registering online, followed by a shortlist for Personal Interview (PI) and reflective writing, and then the announcement of the admission result based on the wait-list.

To know which is a better choice, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and the highest salary. As per official sources, the fees to pursue an Executive MBA at Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai and DoMS IIT Madras is INR 12.4 Lacs and INR 12.35 lakh, respectively. In terms of fees, DoMS IIT Madras is a slightly better choice.Moreover, as per placement data available on Shiksha, the highest salaries offered to Executive MBA students at Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai and DoMS IIT Madras are INR 39.3 LPA and INR 25 LPA. In terms of package, the Executive MBA from the Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai is a better choice.Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

Both Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai and DoMS IIT Madras are good options to pursue an Executive MBA. But if you ask in terms of affordability, DoMS IIT Madras is a bit more affordable since the tuition fee to pursue an Executive MBA at Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai is Rs. 12.4 L and at DoMS is Rs. 12.35 L.Note - This info is taken from the official website and can vary.