List of IIT-IIM Dual Degree Courses via JEE Advanced - No CAT Score Required

No CAT exam is required for an MBA from IIM! Yes, it is possible if one enrols in IIT IIM Dual Degree courses that are on offer for JEE Advanced qualified candidates. Read in detail what are these courses, what is their eligibility and how to pursue them.

List of IIT IIM Dual Degree Courses via JEE Advanced

List of IIT IIM Dual Degree Courses via JEE Advanced: If you're thinking about pursuing an MBA after completing your BTech degree, this article is just for you. In India, IITs are known as top engineering colleges, while IIMs are recognised as leading institutions for MBA programs. How about getting a BTech degree from IIT and an MBA degree from IIM without having to appear and qualify CAT exam?

Many students have already mapped out their plans for what to do after their BTech, while others are still exploring their options. If you're considering an MBA as your next step, there's good news: you might be able to achieve both your engineering and management skills through one exam, JEE Advanced. Curious about how this works? Read on to learn more! 

All About IIT IIM Dual Degree Courses

Some Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) offer special programs that combine a Bachelor’s degree in Technology with a Master’s degree in Business Administration. These programs are a collaboration between IITs and Indian Institutes of Management.

In these dual degree courses, students can complete their BTech at an IIT and, if they meet certain academic performance criteria, move directly into an MBA program at an IIM without having to take Common Admission Test , which is usually required for MBA admissions.

To participate, students must first take Joint Entrance Examination Advanced to get into a BTech program at one of participating IITs. They need to maintain a specified academic record during their BTech studies, and if they do well, they will be eligible to transition into MBA program at an IIM by  time they finish their BTech degree. This pathway offers a streamlined route for students looking to combine technical skills with business knowledge.

List of IIT IIM Dual Degree Courses via JEE Advanced

IITs that offer IIT IIM Dual Degree courses are as follows:

• IIT Patna with IIM Bodh Gaya/IIM Mumbai
• IIT Jammu with IIM Jammu
• IIT Dhanbad with IIM Mumbai

IIT Patna - IIM Mumbai/Bodh Gaya Dual Degree Courses

Check below list of integrated BTech+MBA dual degree courses offered by IIT Patna with IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Mumbai:

How are degrees awarded?

BTech degree will be awarded by partnering institute while MBA degree will be awarded jointly by partnering IIT and IIM.

Admission to IIT and IIM

Candidates have to be admitted to IIT Patna via usual method which is by qualifying JEE Mains and Advanced exams. Once candidates enrol in IIT Patna, there are two suggested options for entry of students to IIM from IIT under dual degree program. Students can join after completing 7 semesters (option 1) or after completing 8 semesters (option 2) and CAT will not be required.

• Option I: Student shall have a minimum CPI of 7.5 up to semester 4.
• Option II: Student shall have a minimum CPI of 7.5 up to semester 6.
• IIT Patna will invite applications from students and carry out selection process.

Detailed process is available here: IIT Patna - IIM Integrated Dual Degree Program

IIT Jammu - IIM Jammu Dual Degree Courses

IIT Jammu also offers this unique opportunity for students through its UG programs. They have set aside 20 percent of seats specifically for a special dual degree program that combines a four-year Bachelor's degree in Technology from IIT Jammu with a two-year Master of Business Administration from IIM Jammu.

Students can choose to transition to MBA program at IIM Jammu after completing third year of their BTech. This transition does not require taking CAT exam, as long as they maintain a minimum grade point average (CGPA) of 7.0 in their BTech studies. If they achieve this GPA by time they finish their BTech, they can join current MBA class at IIM Jammu, following regular MBA curriculum from that point on.

Check below list of integrated BTech+MBA dual degree courses offered by IIT Jammu with IIM Jammu

How are degrees awarded?

All students who will complete Integrated Programme in Technology and Management (IPTM) will be awarded a Bachelor of Technology and a Master of Business Administration jointly by IIM Jammu and IIM Jammu.

Admission to IIT and IIM

Admission to integrated dual degree programme will be through JEE Advanced. Once admitted they will be able to complete both BTech and MBA degrees without appearing for CAT, if students secure 7 CGPA and above in BTech.

Detailed process is available here: IIT Jammu - IIM Jammu Integrated Dual Degree Program

IIT Dhanbad - IIM Mumbai Dual Degree Courses

A limited number of 15 engineering students from IIT Dhanbad will have chance to earn an MBA degree from IIM Mumbai without having to take usual entrance exam, known as Common Admission Test , that most students need to pass for admission to IIMs. This special program that combines a bachelor's degree in technology with a master's in business administration is set to start soon.

List of IIT Dhanbad - IIM Mumbai Btech+MBA dual degree courses is yet to be announced.

How are degrees awarded?

Students who are chosen for this program will earn a Bachelor of Technology degree in a specific field, as well as a Diploma in Management from their respective Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Additionally, they will receive a Master of Business Administration degree from Indian Institute of Management in Mumbai. A noteworthy aspect of program is that after finishing their studies, these students will have opportunity to take part in job placement process organized by IIM Mumbai.

Admission to IIT and IIM

Students can gain admission to an integrated dual degree program through JEE Advanced entrance exam at IIT Dhanbad. Once they are accepted into engineering program, those who achieve a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of more than 7.5 by end of their second semester will be eligible to pursue an MBA at IIM Mumbai. To qualify, they must complete 12 foundational management courses at their IIT during their third to seventh semesters. Following that, they will move to IIM Mumbai in their eighth semester to finish their MBA, completing a five-year dual degree program.

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