Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management IIT Bombay Powai Mumbai Answered Questions

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.

Candidates seeking details regarding the MBA programme at SJMSOM, IIT Bombay can review the following two major factors; SJMSOM MBA ranking and its placements details based on which they can make better decisions.SJMSOM MBA RankingsNational Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) allots ranking to universities and colleges based on various important parameters. Given below is the NIRF ranking for the SJMSOM MBA programme.Raning body20222023NIRF1110SJMSOM PlacementsThe placement rate recorded during SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA placements 2023 was 100%. The key highlights of SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA placements 2023 as compared with 2022 are presented below:ParticularsMBA Statistics (2022)MBA Statistics (2023)Batch size110115Placement rate100%100%the highest packageINR 49 LPAINR 54 LPAAverage packageINR 25.9 LPAINR 28.88 LPAMedian packageINR 25.8 LPAINR 26.64 LPA

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:ParticularWeightageCAT Overall Score70%Gender Diversity10%Academic Profile10%Work Experience5%Post Graduate/ Professionals5%

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.CourseEligibility & Selection ProcessMBAEligibility: 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) roundPhDEligibility: 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 

Candidates should have valid score in any of the entrance exams such as UGC-JRF/ UGC-NET/ CSIR-JRF/ GATE/ CAT/ GMAT/ GRE and candidates should write a research proposal (1500 words) on a topic of their interest in place of Statement of Purpose. It should contain problem identification, brief review of literature, anf methodology. Besides, aspirants must also fulfil the eligibility criteria to get admission in the PhD programme.

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.

For admission to SJMSOM for the flagship MBA course, the result of CAT 2023 can be expected by the last week of December 2023 (If the CAT conducting body follows the trend as in 2022). However, if the trend is not followed, the same will most probably be out by the first week of January 2024. After the release of result, the exam takers will be able to download their CAT scorecards from the official website using their login credentials for SJMSOM admission. 

Yes, SJMSOM offers a BTech and MBA integrated courses named as Inter-Disciplinary Dual Degree Program (IDDDP) in Management is an MBA with specialisation offered to fourth year BTech/ BS/ Dual Degree to students of IIT Bombay. Candidates who are at the end of their sixth semester with the approval of DUGC can apply for the IDDDP programme at SJMSOM. They need to secure 7.0 CGPA in the sixth semester to get admission.

Candidates willing to take admission to the MBA programme at SJMSOM, IIT Bombay must follow the below admission process:SJMSOM admission process includes a series of steps. Check below the steps candidates must follow to get into SJMSOM MBA:STEP 1: SJMSOM MBA Application Process 2024After qualifying CAT, eligible aspirants first need to apply at SJMSOM for MBA admission. The application fee for MBA is INR 1,600. STEP 2: Selection RoundsSJMSOM shortlists aspirants for admission to MBA course in two phases:Phase ISJMSOM IIT Bombay will shortlist candidates for the MBA programme based on below parameters:ParameterWeightagePerformance in CAT (on Overall Scaled Score)70%Academic Profile (Class 12, Graduation)10%Gender Diversity10%*Post Graduate/ Professionals5%**Work Experience5%* 10% weightage will be awarded to female candidates** 3% weightage will be awarded to post-graduates and 5% weightage will be awarded to professionals.Phase IIThe final merit list of shortlisted candidates for admission to MBA programmeat SJMSOM, IIT Bombay will be based on the candidate’s composite score of different parameters whose weights are as mentioned below.ParameterWeightageCAT Overall Score42.5 %Personal Interaction (PI)42.5 %Candidate’s Profile15 %Step 3: Admission ConfirmationAfter the release of the final merit list, shortlisted candidates need to confirm their seats by paying the course fee.

SJMSOM conducts Personal interviews or Counselling for allocation of seats after the CAT results have been released. SJMSOM releases two lists the first one is the shortlist for the eligible candidates who have been selected for interview. Further, the institute releases the final list of candidates who have been finally selected and allocated the seat in the institute. Shailesh J Mehta School of Management seat allotment results are released online on the official admission website. Candidates, who have participated in the admission process will be able to check the seat allotment results by logging in to the official portal using their credentials.