IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai Answered Questions

For candidates in the General category, IIT Bombay's dual B.Tech + MBA program (through SJMSOM) requires a CAT score in the 90th percentile. The 2025 composite score cutoff for final admission was approximately 48.27 for males and 44.64 for females in the General/EWS category; OBC, SC, ST, and PWD candidates had lower thresholds.

IIT Bombay accepts the IIT JAM entrance exam, followed by its counselling process for admission to the MSc course. In the last round, the IIT JAM closing ranks varied between 17 and 712 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. For the OBC category, the cutoff ranks were between 73 and 1119. Cutoff ranks vary across different rounds and categories. The last round cutoff details for different categories are below:CategoryIIT JAM 2025 Cutoff (Last Round Range)General17 - 712OBC73 - 1119SC165 - 2490ST364 - 4631EWS28 - 1080PWD768 - 4248  

IIT Bombay M.Tech admission is granted based on merit in GATE exam. Candidates seeking admission must have a valid score in the national-level entrance examination. The aspirants who meet the cutoff mark become eligible for the COAP counselling for seat allotment. Additionally, it is also crucial that the aspirants meet the course-specific eligibility requirements:Candidates must have a BE/ BTech/ BSc/ Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning/ MSc/ MCA/ MBBS/ MPharm/ BPharm/ BDS/ degree recognised equivalent to BE/ BTech with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category) earned through Associate Membership Examinations conducted by recognised professional bodies to apply for M.Tech course.

If you belong to the General AI quota, the IIT JAM cutoff 2025 for IIT Bombay ranged between 17 and 712 in the last round for MSc admission across multiple specialisations. The cutoff ranks vary for different rounds and categories. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the IIT Bombay MSc cutoff 2025 for the General AI quota for different rounds. RoundIIT JAM 2025 Cutoff Range113 - 616217 - 712

The college is moderately strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of Master of Business Administration (MBA) at SJMSOM, with a requirement of at least 60% marks (55% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category) or a minimum CPI of 6.5 (6 in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category) in bachelor's degree.

The documents required for eligibility verification during Master of Business Administration (MBA) admissions at SJMSOM are:
1. Passport size photograph
2. Signature
3. Graduation Certificate / Copy of latest semester marksheet
4. CASTE certificate (If applicable)
5. EWS Certificate (If applicable)
6. Physically disabled certificate for applicants with disability

The rank required for getting an admission in IIT Bombay depends upon the branch. For high competitive branch like Computer Science engineering a rank around 100 is considered safe. For electrical engineering and mechanical engineering a rank inside 500 and 1500 is required. The cut off rank also depends upon the students category. 

Admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at IDC School of Design is through the common application form available for candidates who have qualified and wish to pursue B.Des at IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, or IIITDM Jabalpur. The medium of instruction is English, and students admitted to the B.Des program are not eligible for branch change to any other undergraduate programs offered by IIT Bombay at any time during the program. The program is credit-based, offering flexibility to progress at one's own pace, with a minimum level of performance required for satisfactory progress.

No, counselling is not required for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) at SJMSOM. The selection process involves shortlisting candidates for Personal Interview (PI) based on their performance in CAT 2024, academics, and duration of work experience.

To apply for Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at IDC School of Design, candidates can use the common application form available through the official website. The programme is a four-year, eight-semester course, and a five-year, ten-semester dual degree B.Des + M.Des programme is also offered. The medium of instruction is English, and students admitted to the B.Des programme will not be eligible for branch change to any other undergraduate programmes offered by IIT Bombay.