What is the admission process for PhD at SJMSOM?

After the conclusion of the application procedure, candidates are shortlisted based on scores in GATE/ UGC-NET (Lectureship)/ UGC-JRF/ CSIR-NET/ CAT/ GMAT/ GRE. Based on the cutoff marks, candidates with a score equal to or higher than the cutoff are selected. The eligible candidates without a valid score have to appear for an entrance test (which is an Aptitude Test covering four sections – English Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Analytical Reasoning and Data Interpretation). Shortlisted students further have to appear for an interview.

My graduation results are not released. Can I still apply for MBA at SJMSOM?

Yes, candidates in final year of the degree and those awaiting results can also apply. Aspirants should secure at least 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ PwD category) or equivalent till the latest exam that has been completed and whose scores are available to apply for MBA. The admission is subject to candidate fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

What is the last date for the SJMSOM MBA application?

SJMSOM usually begins the application process for admission to the MBA programme between January and February every year. Candidates seeking admission must fill out the online application form through the SJMSOM official website by paying the required registration fee for final submission. Check below the SJMSOM tentative deadlines as per last year: Event Date Online registration First week of Jan '23 - Last week of Jan '23 Shortlist of Candidates and Slot Selection Feb '23 Personal Interviews Mar' 23

When will CAT take place for admission to SJMSOM (IIT Bombay)?

For admission to the MBA at SJMSOM, the CAT test was conducted on November 30, 2025. Aspirants of SJMSOM are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2025 is generally held in three slots: Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Is SJSOM IIT Bombay as good as IIM Ahmedabad?

Indeed, SJSOM IIT Bombay is on par with IIM Ahmedabad. This is because: The chance to learn from some of India's most brilliant academics at IITs, NITs, IIITs, BITs, and COEP. SJMSOM has always given a high percentage weightage to the CAT score (70% in the Interview Shortlist and 45% in the Final Shortlist), which means that the batch is mostly made up of some of the brightest minds in the country who have aced their CAT examination (General Trend >98% in CAT for General Category students). Placements and roles available - Not only are placement figures available, but so are the roles available at IIT Bombay. The roles and compensation are comparable to the best B-Schools. Industry Connect - General Management Firms - TAS, Adani Group, Reliance Industries FMCG: Hiring from campuses has been a regular practice for all of the dream FMCG companies, including HUL, P&G, ITC, L'Oréal, Nestle, Colgate, Mondelez (Cadbury), Marico, Kimberly Clark, Asian Paints, Godrej, Reckitt, Britannia, and so forth. Consulting and strategy: SJMSOM has a long history of working with companies such as PwC US Advisory, PwC India, Kearney, Deloitte, Infosys Consulting, Accenture Strategy, GEP Worldwide, and Axtria. Healthcare & Others - Johnson & Johnson, Dr. Reddy Laboratories, Haleon, Castrol etc. BFSI - This cohort has been at a sharp upward trajectory with companies like JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Nomura, ICICI Nank, Yes Bank, Indus Valley Partners, Fidelty Investments, Edelweiss etc. Teaching and Curriculum: SJMSOM, IIT Bombay, has some of India's top professors and an exceptionally well-structured curriculum. Case pedagogy is used, and lectures from visiting faculty members from prestigious academic institutions and organizations provide excellent exposure to the current trends in the industries. It also boasts of a rich alumni base. Some notable alumni include; Rajeev Ranjan - Managing Director (MD) at, McDonald’s India

How is the faculty of SJMSOM?

There are 24 'Core Faculty' for about 220 students which work out to a faculty: student ratio of about 1:10. If we include the visiting faculty, the ratio will be even better. SJMSOM faculty members are highly qualified and are the alumnus of the top institutes in the country.

Are there any medical facilities or a health centre available at SJSOM, IIT Bombay?

Yes, SJSOM, IIT Bombay does provide medical facilities on campus, the hostel facilities includes medical facilities. All sorts of medical facilities are available on the campus. The campus has a hospital that offers general as well as specialised healthcare services to students, staff and faculty members.

Does SJMSOM IIT Bombay offer hostel facilities?

Yes, the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay offers hostel facilities. The hostels have a reading room, a TV room, a gym, and a computer room. Movies are shown at the SJSOM IIT Bombay Auditorium every weekend. Further, one can unwind by playing indoor games like table tennis, chess, or carrom. SJSOM IIT Bombay offers boy's hostels with single occupancy and shared rooms. However, SJSOM IIT Bombay provided an on-campus hostel. SJSOM IIT Bombay offers girls' hostels with single occupancy and shared rooms. However, SJSOM IIT Bombay provided an on-campus hostel.

What facilities are offered by SJMSOM IIT Bombay?

Shailesh J Mehta School of Management offers laboratories, well-built and furnished A/C classrooms, a Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Auditorium, Dance Room, Convenience Store, and the campus is well-equipped with high-speed internet, sports centers, a gymnasium, and a library with over 6,600 book titles and approximately 514 thesis and dissertations. In addition to this, separate hostels are also provided for girls and boys at Shailesh J Mehta School of Management. Also, some other available Facilities are Badminton Court, Basketball Court, Cricket Ground, Football Ground, Tennis Court, Volleyball, Hockey, and Table-Tennis. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha SJSOM IIT Bombay page. I hope this will help you.

What will happen if someone misses the internal exam in SJSOM, IIT Bombay?

There is no chance of missing internal exam of every students because internals are important than sem exams.suppose by chance they missed due personal reasons they can given chance to write to the same questoin paper but only passing marks will be given .inernals will be taken strictly without any malpractices .if they found dangerous action willbe taken against them.and if someone failed in internals they have chance to rewrite intenals with different question paper formed by respective faculty

Does SJMSOM provide any student exchange programme?

Yes, SJMSOM has signed MoUs with a number of foreign universities and institutes for its Student Exchange Programme. Some of the notable institutes/universities with which it has signed MoUs include Kellogg Graduate School of Management, University of Connecticut, Hoseo University and BaaN Institute.

Is SJMSOM a part of IIT Bombay?

Yes, IIT Bombay has a separate school for Management education, i.e. SJMSOM. The two-year MBA at SJMSOM-IIT Bombay is the flagship course of this school. It is a full-time residential course for graduates willing to pursue a career in Management.

What is the application process of SJMSOM?

To apply for the desired course, follow the step-wise SJMSOM IIT Bombay application process given below: Visit the official website of SJMSOM, IIT Bombay Click on the Online Application tab on the Homepage. Click on the New User Click here to the 'Register' button. Enter the e-mail id & click on the Register button. Click on the activation URL & fill in the required details. Click on the Go to Registered Applicant Page. Upload documents using the 'Upload Documents' link. Now, pay the application fee.

Is it necessary to meet section-wise cut-off percentile for MBA programme at SJMSOM?

Yes, it necessary to have overall as well section wise CAT percentile above the closing percentile mentioned in the SJMSOM cut-off list for admission to the flagship MBA programme. According to the cut-off list released by SJMSOM, IIT Bombay for the year 2022. The minimum overall CAT percentile required for admission to the MBA programme was 90. Also, the minimum section wise CAT percentile was 50. Candidates based on their CAT percentile will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round.

What is the qualifying SJMSOM CAT cutoff 2024?

SJMSOM MBA admission 2024 is based on CAT 2023 scores. Only candidates who have appeared for CAT are eligible for MBA admissions at SJMSOM. CAT exam has three sections namely, VARC, DILR and Quantitative Aptitude, candidates seeking SJMSOM MBA admissions must meet both the sectional as well as total CAT cutoff. The expected CAT cutoff for VARC is 75, DILR is 75, Quantitative Aptitude is 75 and the overall is 90. It is only after meeting the expected cutoff, candidates are called for further rounds of admission.

How can I get admission to SJMSOM?

Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM), IIT Bombay offers PG and doctoral-level programmes in the field of management. Here are some of the most opted courses at SJMSOM, IIT Bombay along with their eligibility and selection criteria. Course Eligibility & Selection Process MBA Eligibility: UG degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for reserved categories) CA, CS, CFA, ICWA or FRM, with a first-class Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for reserved categories) Selection: CAT score + Personal Interview (PI) round PhD Eligibility: BE/ BTech with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for reserved categories) and at least two years of work experience. Master of Management /ME / M.Tech / MPharm/ MPhil/2 years MBA or 2 years PG Diploma in Management from any institute recognised by a Government body (AICTE / UGC/AIU) with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for reserved categories) Executive MBA of at least one year duration from IITs/IIMs or any institute recognised by a Government body (AICTE/ UGC / AIU) with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for reserved categories) MSc/MA/ MCom/LLM/MCA or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for reserved categories) Selection: UGC-JRF/UGC-NET/CSIR-JRF/CSIR-NET/GATE/CAT/GMAT/GRE

What all financial aid options are available at SJMSOM?

At SJMSOM, a few scholarships are available. About 20% of students receive one of the many scholarships offered by various endowment funds based on their achievement on the semester exams. Additionally, IIT-B offers a few additional scholarships that are available centrally. Additionally, candidates who are SC or ST are not required to pay tuition.

Which one is better for a MBA, SJSOM IIT Bombay or MBA, IIM Ahmedabad?

Without a doubt, IIM Ahmedabad is the best university for MBA programs and is ranked #1 in the NIRF ranking for 2023. However, there are additional benefits to pursuing an MBA programme at SJSOM IIT Bombay: Opportunity to study with some of the brightest minds in India from IITs/NITs/IIITs/BITs/COEP. Because SJMSOM has consistently given the CAT score a high percentage weighting (70% in the Interview Shortlist and 45% in the Final Shortlist), the class is largely made up of some of the best brains in the nation who have aced the CAT exam (General Trend >98% in CAT for General Category students). This is not the case with the annoying trend that IIMs have been following lately, which is to reduce the weightage to CAT percentile at the expense of unimportant factors like diversity and the class 10% and class 12%, among others. Placements and roles available: IIT Bombay offers a variety of roles in addition to placement statistics. The positions and pay are comparable to those at the best B-Schools. Industry Connect - General Management Firms - TAS, Adani Group, Reliance Industries, FMCG, E-Commerce, BFSI etc.

Can I join two programs of SJMSOM IIT Bombay at a time?

No, you can not join two programs at a time at the Shailesh J Mehta School of Management Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. Shailesh J Mehta School of Management IIT Bombay offers Graduation, Postgraduation, and doctoral-level programs in the field of engineering, and Management like B.E. / B.Tech, MBA/PGDM, Executive MBA/PGDM, and Ph.D. I hope this will help you.

Is IIT Bombay MBA ranked?

IIT Bombay Management course is ranked by various agencies. In 2022, the institute was ranked at 5th position in QS World Rankings (Business & Management Studies). It also acquired 11th position in Eduniversal B-School ranking. NIRF has ranked IIT Bombay under the 'Management' Category in 2023 at 10th position.

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SJMSOM IIT Bombay admissions 2026 are open. More updates are given below:

The CAT 2025 result is out for admission to MBA/PGDM courses. Candidates need to log in to check and download their scorecards on the official CAT portal.
PhD 2025 applications are open for the Autumn Semester, and the last date without a late fee is Apr 11, 2025. Further, the entrance test and interview will be held on May 9, 2025.
MBA 2026 application will open from Jan 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2026, and the personal interviews will be held from Mar 5 to Mar 8, 2026.

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SJMSOM Highlights 2025

Shailesh J Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) offers various PG and doctoral level courses. Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management offers a total of four courses at PG, doctoral and MDP levels in the field of Management. SJMSOM is ranked 10 among the best Management institutes in India by the NIRF 2023.

Shailesh J Mehta also awards scholarships to meritorious students. SJMSOM IIT Bombay fee ranges from INR 2.69 lakh- 20 lakh for various courses offered at the institute. SJMSOM admissions to the MBA programme are based on the CAT scores. During, SJMSOM placements 2024, the highest and average package offered to MBA students stood at INR 72 LPA and INR 28.01 LPA, respectively. The institute has a modern infrastructure which is equipped with classrooms, computer labs, seminar halls, a library, and others. Some of the major highlights regarding SJMSOM IIT Bombay are as follows:

Particulars	Statistics
Establishment year	1995 \| Public
Also known as	SJMSOM
Location	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Parent entity	IIT Bombay
Ranking (2023)	Ranked 10 under the 'Management' category by the NIRF
Flagship course	MBA
Scholarship type	- Merit scholarship - PhD fellowships
MoUs	Kellogg Graduate School of Management, University of Connecticut, Hoseo University and BaaN Institute
Industrial linkages	Hindustan Lever Ltd (now Hindustan Unilever Ltd), Larsen & Toubro Ltd, ICICI Bank and Hindi Vidya Bhavan
Shiksha Review	4.6/5
Official Website	som.iitb.ac.in

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Q: What is the MBA course structure at SJMSOM?

The two-year SJMSOM MBA course is organised into eight terms. In the first year (first four terms), students acquire knowledge on all the disciplines of management through 23 rigorous courses. All the academic courses require case studies, course projects and research by students, which provide exposure to the latest practices in the industry. Students get an option of doing a one-month winter project at the end of first two terms. The curriculum also includes a summer project at the end of the first year of the programme.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for SJMSOM MBA?

Aspirants with a four-year Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in any discipline with 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ST) can apply. Further, CA, ICWA, CFA, CS, or FRM with a first-class bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ST) can also apply. SJMSOM IIT Bombay also accept applications from candidates appearing for the final degree examination. However, in such a case, the final admission is subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility conditions at the time of admission.

Q: How can I take admission in MBA at SJMSOM without CAT?

Candidate seeking admission to the MBA programme at SJMSOM, IIT Bombay must take the CAT exam as SJMSOM inducts candidates for the MBA programme based on a valid score in CAT. Candidates having valid minimum CAT overall and section wise percentile as mentioned in the cut-off list released by the SJMSOM, IIT Bombay will be shortlisted for Personal Interview (PI) round. The final merit list for candidates selected for the MBA programme at SJMSOM, IIT Bombay will be based on candidate’s composite score of different parameters whose weightage are given below:

Particular	Weightage
CAT Overall Score	70%
Gender Diversity	10%
Academic Profile	10%
Work Experience	5%
Post Graduate/ Professionals	5%

Q: Does SJMSOM provides good placements?

Is, SJMSOM provides good placements to its students. The key highlights of SJMSOM placement over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 54 LPA	INR 72 LPA	INR 53.8 LPA
Average package	INR 28.88 LPA	INR 28.01 LPA	INR 25.82 LPA
Median package	INR 26.64 LPA	INR 26.73 LPA	INR 25.25 LPA
Placement rate	100%	100%	100%
Total recruiters	NA	48	52

SJMSOM Popular Programmes 2025

Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management offers a total of four courses at PG, doctoral and MDP levels in the field of Management, namely MBA, E-MBA, PhD and MDP. Out of these, a two-year MBA is the flagship programme of SJMSOM. The two-year flagship MBA programme is available across more than five specialisations. SJMSOM (IIT Bombay MBA) also offers an 18-month EMBA course focused on professionals who want to move from an expertise-based role to a leadership role. Candidates can check some of the popular programmes offered at Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management courses along with the eligibility criteria and SJMSOM fees in the table provided below:

MBA/PGDM

2 Courses

4.6(71)2 - 5 years#14 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹14.95 L

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Median Salary

₹25.25 LPA

B.E. / B.Tech

1 Course5 years

Exams Accepted

JEE Main

Total Tuition Fees

₹10 L

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Median Salary

₹25.25 LPA

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SJMSOM Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

SJMSOM course admissions 2025 are primarily entrance-based. SJMSOM IIT Bombay offers PG and doctoral level courses in the fields of Management. Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management inducts candidates for its flagship MBA programme based on a valid score in CAT. Candidates seeking admission must check the eligibility criteria and apply. The mode of application at SJMSOM is online. Candidates can check the SJMSOM admission dates for 2025:

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

2 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: MAH CET, CAT, JEE Main

Important dates

Dates	Events
10 Jan '26 - 12 Feb '26	MAH MBA CET 2026 registrationOngoing
7 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26	MAH MBA CET 2026 exam
9 May '26	MAH MBA CET 2026 exam 2

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

1 Course5 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Main

Important dates

Dates	Events
21 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1
Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1Tentative
Jan '26-Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Tentative