IIT Madras MBA Admissions 2024 are based on CAT score. CAT 2023 registrations are over now and admit card will be released on November 07. CAT 2023 is scheduled on November 26, 2023. IIT Madras MBA Admissions are based on CAT Score. IIT Madras MBA Aspirants need to score atleast 90-98% marks in CAT to clear IIT Madras Cutoff. Once the cutoff criteria is done, further selection will be based on Academic background, work experience, Personal Interview and Diversity like factors. 

Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras is a business school under the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and popularly known as DoMS. The department was established in 2004, even though an MBA was taught in IIT Madras since 2001. The institute was first of all the IITs to introduce MBA studies for candidates of all streams like BA, BSc and BCom apart from the engineering stream. 

• The MBA course is a 2 year long course. It is a full time course. Students have the choice of being residential or non residential student. 
• Candidates are shortlisted at IIT Madras on the based of their COMPOSITE SCORE with due weights to: 
  • CAT score
  • Past academic performance,
  • Work experience
  • Academic Diversity
  • Gender

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IIT Madras MBA Admission Dates 2024

IIT Madras MBA Eligibility Criteria 

The eligibility criteria in IIT Madras for MBA is broadly categorised with respect to regular candidates, sponsored candidates and foreign nationals or non-resident Indians. 

Regular candidates

• Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree from a UGC recognised university with a minimum of 60% (General and 50% (SCT/SC/PD).
• Students in the final year of graduation need to fulfil all the requirements with provisional certificates and should submit provisional certificates within 2 months of program commencement.
• A valid CAT score.
• IIT graduates with a CGPA of a minimum of 8 out of 10 are exempted from CAT scores. 

Non-Resident Indians/ Foreign Nationals

• Graduates from a UGC recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks.
• A valid GMAT score is required.
• Final year students are required to submit provisional certificates.

Sponsored Candidates 

Sponsored candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria based on two aspects. That is, whether they are defence personnel or sponsored by the company in which they are employed, presently.

Defence Personnel

• Graduates from a government-recognised university with at least 55% marks in any discipline.
• Defence officers are to receive admission through government agencies as they are exempted from any national-level entrance tests.

Company Sponsored

• A valid score in CAT as conducted by IIMs.
• Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 60% marks.
• 2-3 years of work experience in the sponsored company.
• Sponsored applications to be forwarded by employers through appropriate channels.

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IIT Madras MBA Admission Process 

The admission process for IIT Madras MBA admission takes place in three stages: application, shortlisting (based on application) and WAT-PI for final selection as below - 

• Shortlisting

The applications are shortlisted based on the composite score calculated giving due weightage to each of the following aspects:

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

As the shortlisting is done based on a composite score, categorised relaxations are also maintained as per the norms by the Government of India.

• WAT-PI (FINAL Selection)

The candidates who are shortlisted are selected to appear in the Written Ability Test (WAT) as well as Personal Interview (PI). These are to evaluate academic knowledge, teamwork and communication skills. The venue is usually set nearest to the place of stay of the candidate as in:

• Delhi
• Mumbai
• Roorkee
• Kolkata
• Chennai

The final selection is based on a score obtained by candidates with respect to the weightage given to the following:

• Written Ability Test
• Personal Interview
• Composite scores
• Other forms of achievements

Note for students: The shortlisted candidates are usually called for a Personal Interview at the mentioned venue except the Foreign Nationals or NRI candidates. Such candidates have to take the interview online.

IIT Madras MBA Application Process

IIT Madras conducts common applications for admission to the MBA program. Candidates wishing to apply for all or one among the group need to submit the common application form.

• Application for Admission to the MBA program can be filled online by visiting https://doms.iitm.ac.in/ 
• To fill the application form correctly, follow the steps given below:
  •  Register by providing a valid email and phone number.
  • Login using the password received on the provided email.
  • Fill the application form by providing correct information.
  • Pay the application fee online via Internet Banking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card.
• Address of Correspondence :

DoMS, IIT Madras

Admissions Coordinator

MBA Program

Department of Management Studies

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Chennai 600 036 INDIA

Ph: 044 - 2257 5551

Email: msoffice@iitm.ac.in

IIT Madras MBA Course Details 

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIT Madras is a two-year, full-time, seven quarter program aimed at training graduates to become capable managers. Students get an overall learning experience in regards to theory of management and hands-on practice. The program is composed of the following - 

• Classroom teaching
• Case discussions
• Hands-on management 
• Internship in industry and project work. 

MBA Structure 

The program is structured in such a way that students can join the industry at the same time with their peers from other business schools. Each quarter is usually of eight weeks duration.

• Quarter 1: July - September (8 weeks) 
• Quarter 2: September - November (8 weeks) 
• Quarter 3: January - March (8 weeks) 
• Quarter 4: March - May (8 weeks)

IIT Madras MBA Syllabus

IIT Madras MBA Placement

DOMS IIT Madras has successfully completed its 2022 placement drive. The placement drive engaged 26 recruiters. Major recruiters included MsKinsey & Company, Accenture, Cisco, Dell, Amazon, EY, Deloitte and many more. The major highlights are mentioned below:

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