IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai Answered Questions

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.

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.

SJMSOM, IIT Bombay only accepts CAT score for admission to its flagship MBA programme. Aspiring candidates must apply for the CAT exam and should aim to score well in it. Candidates based on their CAT scores will be selected for the 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 which includes CAT overall score, personal interaction (PI) and candidate profile. Candidates who finally got selected after having through all the process will be required to report to the admission cell at SJMSOM for document verification and fee payment.

There are 24 'Core Faculty' for about 220 students which work out to a faculty: student ratio of about 1:10. If we include the visiting faculty, the ratio will be even better. SJMSOM faculty members are highly qualified and are the alumnus of the top institutes in the country.

IIT Bombay is popular for its cheerful hostel life. The institute's hostel has modern amenities that makes it most viable among students. It has several cafeterias and canteens with affordable food options. Cultural, sports and technical championships are conducted inside the campus. Students can spend their free time playing indoor and outdoor sports such as pool, basketball court and table tennis. IIT Bombay has encouraging atmosphere.

Students who get the hostel facility have to pay for the hostel charges, which include various one-time and semester-wise payable components such as Mess Fee, Medical Fee, Hostel Amenities Fund, etc. Find below the bifurcation of IIT Bombay hostel charges for undergraduate courses: IIT Bombay Hostel Fee ComponentCharges (in INR)Hostel Charges8300 (Hostel Rent of INR 2,500/- is included)Electricity and Water charges 4000Hostel Amenities Fund 1600Hostel-Mess Security Deposit (one time)3000 Total Hostel Fee (A) 16,900/-Per Semester Mess Advance (B) 22,500/Total Fees Payable (A+B) 39,400/- Note: The above amount are the autumn semester charges for UG courses. The final amount may differ as per the semester and course preference.

Yes, IIT Bombay provides accommodation to students. The college has a vast campus, where a total of 18 hostels are available, which includes (hostels no-1 to16, hostel no -18 and Tansa). Based on the availability of the hostel, the rooms are randomly allocated to students. All the first-year students of UG & PG courses share the same hostel. The hostel management and guidelines are regulated by the Hostel Co-ordinating Unit (HCU) of IIT Bombay.

As such there are no multiple SJMSOM Counselling rounds for MBA cutoff . Candidates who appear in the CAT 2023 are eligible for counselling only if they get the required minimum marks as per the eligibility criteria SJMSOM. Also, all candidates who appeared in the written exam and are interested in admission must submit appear for the personal interviews. Going as per the past year trends, SJMSOM Counselling 2024 is to be conducted in three steps. First step is appaer for CAT, second step is to qualigy for the round and finally appear for the interview. 

The extensive campus of IIT Bombay houses many advanced facilities for its students such as banks, a shopping centre, two excellent schools for children, a well-equipped hospital, hostels, modern libraries and more. Inside the hostel premises, there is a separate complex for various sports. Also, the libraries are decked with Lacs of books, journals, thesis and digital books. Other than that, various canteens and cafeteria are also available inside the hostel premises.