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

SJMSOM applications are closed for this year. Candidates can now apply for the next year as and when the applications are released. The institute releases the applications in January after the CAT results are announced for the MBA programme. Aspirants have to fill out the application form on the institute's website. 

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.

Yes, SJMSOM is good in terms of placements. 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 packageINR 54 LPAINR 72 LPAINR 53.8 LPAAverage packageINR 28.88 LPAINR 28.01 LPAINR 25.82 LPAMedian packageINR 26.64 LPAINR 26.73 LPAINR 25.25 LPAPlacement rate100%100%100%Total recruitersNA4852

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 packageINR 54 LPAINR 72 LPAINR 53.8 LPAAverage packageINR 28.88 LPAINR 28.01 LPAINR 25.82 LPAMedian packageINR 26.64 LPAINR 26.73 LPAINR 25.25 LPAPlacement rate100%100%100%Total recruitersNA4852

The placement trend witnessed during SJMSOM MBA placements over the past three years is presented below:Particulars MBA Placement Statistics (2023)MBA Placement Statistics (2024)MBA Placement Statistics (2025)the highest packageINR 54 LPAINR 72 LPAINR 53.8 LPAAverage packageINR 28.88 LPAINR 28.01 LPAINR 25.82 LPAMedian packageINR 26.64 LPAINR 26.73 LPAINR 25.25 LPAPlacement rate100%100%100%Total recruitersNA4852

The sector-wise company participation distribution recorded during SJMSOM MBA placements 2025 is presented below:Sectors Recruiters Distribution (2025)FMCG & FMCD21%E-Commerce & IT / ITES19%BFSI & Conglomerates19%Consulting16%Pharma & Others25%

Hi,  Yes, IIT Bombay's Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJSOM) does accept non-engineer students for its MBA program. While a significant portion of the student body typically comes from engineering backgrounds, SJSOM values diversity in its batch and welcomes candidates from various academic disciplines, including commerce, science, arts, and more.  The admission process primarily evaluates your CAT score, academic background, work experience (if applicable), and performance in the personal interview. A strong CAT percentile, paired with good communication skills and clarity about your career goals, can help you stand out regardless of your academic background.  If you're passionate about pursuing management studies at SJSOM, focus on building a strong application that highlights your unique skills and experiences.  all the very best  for your preparation and application process!