The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has started the MBA 2026 application process for admission to its flagship management programme offered by the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM). Eligible candidates can apply for the programme using their CAT 2025 scores. Admission to the IIT Bombay MBA 2026 programme will be based on multiple parameters, including CAT performance, academic background, work experience, and performance in the Personal Interview (PI) round. Interested applicants must complete the registration process on or before 31 January 2026.
IIT Bombay MBA 2026 Admission Criteria and CAT Cut-Off
The MBA programme at IIT Bombay is highly competitive, with admission primarily driven by strong CAT scores and consistent academic performance. While the qualifying CAT 2025 cutoff for IIT Bombay generally remains around 90 percentile, the final selection cut-offs often reach close to 98 percentile, depending on the applicant pool and category-wise competition. Candidates shortlisted based on CAT 2025 scores will be invited for the Personal Interview round. The final merit list will be prepared after considering the following components:
- CAT 2025 score
- Academic performance
- Relevant work experience
- Performance in Personal Interview
Eligibility Criteria for IIT Bombay MBA 2026
Before applying, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by the institute. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
- Minimum 60% aggregate marks or CGPI 6.5
- 55% marks for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories
- Final-year undergraduate students are also eligible to apply, subject to provisional admission
Candidates failing to meet the minimum academic requirements at the time of final admission will not be considered for enrolment.
How to Apply for IIT Bombay MBA 2026?
The application process for the IIT Bombay MBA 2026 is conducted entirely in online mode. Candidates can follow the steps given below to complete the application form:
- Visit the official IIT Bombay admissions portal
- Click on the MBA Admission 2026 link
- Register by creating a login ID
- Fill in personal, academic, and professional details
- Enter CAT 2025 score details
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the prescribed application fee and submit the form
After successful submission, candidates should retain a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
IIT Bombay MBA 2026 Personal Interview Schedule
The Personal Interview round for IIT Bombay MBA 2026 is expected to be conducted during February and March 2026. Shortlisted candidates will receive details regarding the interview schedule, venue, and mode through their registered email addresses. The institute has clarified that PI performance will play a crucial role in final selection, making it essential for candidates to prepare thoroughly. Applicants are advised to complete the IIT Bombay MBA 2026 application process well before the deadline and regularly monitor official communications for updates related to shortlisting and interviews.
