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ABHAY ANAND
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New Delhi, Updated on Jan 5, 2026 12:20 IST
IIT Madras has opened MBA admissions 2026–28 at Department of Management Studies (DoMS). Eligible candidates can apply online using CAT 2025 scores at doms.iitm.ac.in. Check last date, eligibility, fees and selection process. Candidates who appeared for CAT 2025 can now register and apply online for this full-time Master of Business Administration.

IIT Madras has opened MBA admissions 2026–28 at Department of Management Studies (DoMS). Eligible candidates can apply online using CAT 2025 scores at doms.iitm.ac.in. Check last date, eligibility, fees and selection process.

Last Date to Apply for DoMS, IIT Madras MBA is January 31, 2026

Department of Management Studies (DoMS) at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has started MBA admissions for 2026–28 batch. Candidates who appeared for CAT 2025 can now register and apply online for this full-time Master of Business Administration programme.

Application Window & Fees

  • Applications Open: 25 Dec 2025 on the official DoMS portal (doms.iitm.ac.in).
  • Last Date to Apply: 31 Jan 2026 (midnight)- candidates must ensure both the application and fee payment are completed by this deadline.

DoMS Application Fees:

  • General / OBC / Foreign & NRI: INR 1,600 (non-refundable)
  • SC / ST / PwD - INR 800 (non-refundable)

Payment can be made via Internet Banking, Credit/Debit Card or UPI.

DoMS- Eligibility Criteria

This programme accepts a valid CAT 2025 score as the primary eligibility criterion for Indian nationals. Final-year graduates can apply provisionally, depending on meeting degree requirements before joining. IIT graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or above are exempt from the CAT requirement. Foreign applicants may submit a GMAT score. Sponsored candidates (e.g., through employers) can also apply under specified conditions.

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DoMS- Selection Process & Interview Schedule

Shortlisting will be based on a composite score that incorporates:

  • CAT score
  • Academic performance
  • Work experience
  • Academic diversity
  • Gender diversity

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Reflective Writing and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.

Interview Cities & Dates:

City Tentative Interview Dates (Mar 2026)
Mumbai 6, 7 & 8 March
Delhi 13, 14 & 15 March
Chennai 20, 21 & 22 March
Hyderabad 28 & 29 March
Kolkata 28 & 29 March

Candidates should plan travel and interview preparation accordingly.

MBA Admission: Important Dates at a Glance

Event Date
CAT 2025 Result Dec 2025
Application Opens 25 Dec 2025
Application Deadline 31 Jan 2026
Selection Process Mar 2026
Final Admission Results May 2026
Joining & Orientation July 2026
Classes Begin July 2026

IIT Madras MBA Programme Highlights

The MBA programme at DoMS, IIT Madras is a two-year, full-time residential programme designed to blend management fundamentals, analytical rigour and leadership training — leveraging the institute’s strong technical ecosystem and industry linkages.

What Applicants Should Note

  • Ensure that all certificates and documents - including academic marksheets, CAT scorecard (or GMAT for foreign candidates), category certificates (if applicable) and identification proofs - are ready and uploaded correctly when applying.
  • Double-check fee payment confirmation and application completeness — incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Start preparing for PI/WAT rounds early, as selection invitations are expected in early March.

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Abhay Anand is an experienced education journalist with over 15 years in print and digital media. Currently serving as Manager- Editorial at Shiksha.com, he specializes in higher education policy, student mobility,

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