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: 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
- List of IIT IIM Dual Degree Courses via JEE Advanced
- IIT Patna - IIM Mumbai/Bodh Gaya Dual Degree Courses
- IIT Jammu - IIM Jammu Dual Degree Courses
- IIT Dhanbad - IIM Mumbai Dual Degree Courses
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.
Commonly asked questions
IIM Mumbai offers various courses, namely Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE), Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management (PGDIM) and Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Management (PGDSM), Post-Graduate Program for Executives for Visionary Leadership for Manufacturing (PGPEX-VLFM) and Fellow programme. Apart from this, the institute also offers certificate and global certificate programmes to its students.
The hostel fees at IIM Jammu is as follows-
- Single occupancy room: Rs. 1,20,000 per annum
- Double occupancy room: Rs. 73500 per annum
The hostel fees include accommodation charges, mess charges, and other facilities provided by the institute. The mess charges cover breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two-time tea or coffee. The institute also provides laundry facilities, medical facilities, and 24x7 Wi-Fi connectivity to the students.
The total tuition fee of IIM Mumbai varies from one course to another. Other than the course fee, students are required to pay the registration fee which is INR 1,000 for most courses and INR 500 for reserved category. The below table mentions IIM Mumbai fee for top courses:
Courses | Total tuition Fees |
|---|---|
MBA/PGDM | INR 8.5 lakh |
PG Diploma | INR 6.4 lakh - INR 12.5 lakh |
Note: The above-mentioned fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence the information may vary.
According to the information available on the official website IIM Jammu, the fee structure for MBA is mentioned below:
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Tuition Fee | INR 10.50 lakh |
| Other Academic/ Non- Academic expenses* | INR 6.65 lakh |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | INR 20,000 |
Other Academic/ Non- Academic Expenses includes:
- Academic support
- Library fees
- Hostel fees
- IT Infrastructure
- Student welfare
- Alumni fees
- Health Insurance
The acceptance fee of INR 50,000 paid at the time of admission is adjusted towards the 1st Intallment.
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:
| Course |
IIM for MBA |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BTech Chemical Science and Technology - MBA in Hospital and Health Care Management |
IIM Bodh Gaya |
5 Years, Bachelor of Technology and MBA (Dual Degree) |
| BTech Civil Engineering - MBA |
IIM Bodh Gaya |
5 Years, Bachelor of Technology and MBA (Dual Degree) |
| BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering - MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management |
IIM Bodh Gaya |
5 Years, Bachelor of Technology and MBA (Dual Degree) |
| BTech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - MBA |
IIM Bodh Gaya |
5 Years, Bachelor of Technology and MBA (Dual Degree) |
| BTech Electrical and Electronics Engineering - MBA |
IIM Bodh Gaya |
5 Years, Bachelor of Technology and MBA (Dual Degree) |
| BTech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - MBA in Digital Business Management |
IIM Bodh Gaya |
5 Years, Bachelor of Technology and MBA (Dual Degree) |
| BTech Chemical Engineering - MBA in Hospital and Health Care Management |
IIM Bodh Gaya |
5 Years, Bachelor of Technology and MBA (Dual Degree) |
| BTech Mechanical Engineering - MBA |
IIM Mumbai |
5 Years, Bachelor of Technology and MBA (Dual Degree) |
| BS in Economics with MBA |
IIM Bodh Gaya |
5 Years, Bachelor of Technology and MBA (Dual Degree) |
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
Commonly asked questions
Admission to the BTech course offered at IIIT Guwahati is entrance-based. Students need to appear and clear JEE Main exam to secure their seat at the institute. JEE Main 2025 application fee is INR 1000 for unreserved category students and INR 800 for reserved category and female candidates. Students need to pay the fee at the time of filling out the application form to complete the registration. The fee mentioned above is taken from official source/sanctioning body and is subject to change.
The JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff will be released with the results of JEE Advanced 2026. Until then, candidates can check below the JEE Advanced cutoff from the previous years:
The JEE Advanced 2025 cutoff of the common rank list is 20.56%; 18.50% for the GEN-EWS rank list and OBC-NCL rank list; 10.28% for SC, ST, and PwD rank lists across all categories; and 5.14% for Preparatory course rank lists.
All those candidates who score above the cutoff marks in their respective categories can register for JoSAA counselling to participate in the IIT seat allotment process. Note that qualifying the JEE Advaced cutoff will not guarantee a seat in the IITs. Various factors are at play while allotting seats in the IITs. These factors include the demand for a course and IIT, the number of seats on offer, the reservation criteria, etc.
IIT Patna offers BTech, MTech, MSc, and PhD programmes through its 10 departments. IIT Patna offers four-year BTech programmes at the undergraduate level in 11 specialisations. A two-year MTech programme in 15 specialisations and two-year MSc programmes in three specialisations at the postgraduate level. All 10 departments of IIT Patna also offer a three-year PhD programme. The mode of IIT Patna admission is online. Admission to BTech is based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores, followed by JoSSA counseling. Admission to MTech and MSc is subject to GATE and IIT JAM, respectively.
The flagship course of IIT Patna is BTech. The four year BTech programme is offered in 11 specialisations. Admission to all BTech courses is subject to a valid score in JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams. Students also need to go through the counselling process conducted by JoSAA for final seat allotment. The eligibility criteria for admission is that students must have cleared their HSC/10+2 with minimum 75% aggregate. The total seat intake is 638.
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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
| Course |
IIM for MBA |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BTech in Chemical Engineering |
IIM Jammu |
BTech – 2*4 = 8 semesters and MBA – 3*2 = 6 semesters |
| BTech in Civil Engineering |
IIM Jammu |
BTech – 2*4 = 8 semesters and MBA – 3*2 = 6 semesters |
| BTech in Computer Science and Engineering |
IIM Jammu |
BTech – 2*4 = 8 semesters and MBA – 3*2 = 6 semesters |
| BTech in Electrical Engineering |
IIM Jammu |
BTech – 2*4 = 8 semesters and MBA – 3*2 = 6 semesters |
| BTech in Materials Engineering |
IIM Jammu |
BTech – 2*4 = 8 semesters and MBA – 3*2 = 6 semesters |
| BTech in Mathematics and Computing |
IIM Jammu |
BTech – 2*4 = 8 semesters and MBA – 3*2 = 6 semesters |
| BTech in Mechanical Engineering |
IIM Jammu |
BTech – 2*4 = 8 semesters and MBA – 3*2 = 6 semesters |
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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If you belong to the General AI category and have secured a cutoff rank of 2000 in JEE Advanced, the possibility is higher that you will get a call from IIT Patna for BTech admission. IIT Patna BTech cutoff 2026 for Round 1 ranged between 3303 and 14611. So, considering the first round ranks, 2000 i
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IIT Jammu BTech cutoff 2026 ranged from 6738 to 15757 for the General AI category in the first round. The IIT Jammu JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 has been released for the first round for several All India categories.
See the table below to know the IIT Jammu branch-wise cutoff 2026 for the General AI ca
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Answered 5 days ago
IIT Ropar JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the BTech courses for the first round. The cutoff was out in the form of ranks for different AI quota categories.
For the General AI category, the cutoff ranged from 2907 to 13370 based on the students performance in the JEE Advanced e
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Answered a week ago
Yes, your son can easily appear for ongoing JoSAA 2026 counselling and the choice-filling process. However, to get a seat on IIT, your son must score 75% aggregate in the 12th CBSE for the general category, and for SC/ST/PwD, the score must be 65%.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, you have a chance to get admission mostly in newer IITs with a General EWS rank of 3500 in JEE.
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If a student wants to join the IIT Roorkee BTech or BSc programme, then appearing for JEE Advanced is mandatory. Students have to clear the JEE Advanced cutoff and participate in counselling to get a seat. However, for any non-BTech/ BSc programme, JEE Advanced is not required. Students may submit a
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If you belong to the General AI category, the JEE Advanced cutoff rank required for B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing was 856. Similarly, for B.Sc. (Research) specialisations, the cutoff rank required for admission in 2025 was 2263.
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On the JEE Main result, candidates can check if they have qualified for the JEE Advanced exam.
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No, JEE-Main or JEE-Advanced scores are not required for scholarships at NTU Singapore. Indian students with a strong JEE-Advanced rank are advised to submit scores as it is highly valued, but not mandatory.
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