School of Management & Entrepreneurship (SME, IIT Jodhpur) Overview

SME IIT Jodhpur MBA Admission 2026 - Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process

Admission to the flagship MBA and MBA-Technology programs offered by the School of Management and Entrepreneurship (SME) is based on the following eligibility requirements and selection stages:

Note:

• Note 1: In the first year, students complete core courses across multiple disciplines. In the second year, they may choose between the MBA or MBA-Technology track.

• Note 2: Students who complete their first year at SME, IIT Jodhpur, may opt to pursue their second year at a partner B-school abroad (SUNY Albany, Brandeis International Business School, George Washington University, Case Western Reserve University), leading to an International Dual Degree.

1. Eligibility Criteria

A. Academic Qualification

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification awarded by a recognized university/institution (as per UGC/legislative guidelines).

• The degree must include at least three years of education after 10+2 or equivalent.

Note:
Final-year students may apply. If selected, they will be admitted provisionally and must:

• Submit all academic records up to the latest completed semester/year.

• Provide a provisional degree certificate within two months of joining.
  Failure to meet these conditions will lead to cancellation of admission.

B. Minimum Marks Requirement

For General/OBC/EWS applicants:

• 60% aggregate marks, OR

• 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale.

Relaxations for SC/ST/PwD:

• 5% relaxation in marks (for the 60% criterion), OR

• 0.5 relaxation (for the 6.0 CGPA criterion).
  These relaxations apply only for eligibility.

C. Entrance Exam Requirement

• A valid CAT 2025 score is mandatory.

2. SME IIT Jodhpur MBA Admission 2026 Process

A. Initial Shortlisting

Candidates are shortlisted using a composite score based on:

• CAT Overall Scaled Score

• Full-time Work Experience

• Gender Diversity

Important Notes:

• CAT cut-offs (overall and/or sectional) may be applied depending on application volume.

• The following types of work experience will NOT be considered:

  • Coaching centres, self-run or small-scale businesses (retail shops, Kirana stores, NGOs, petrol pumps, etc.)

  • Internships, apprenticeships, or unpaid work

• Work experience must be supported by experience letters and first & last salary slips.

• Experience is counted only if ≥ 15 days per month (less than 15 days will not be considered).

• The cut-off date for calculating experience is the application start date.

• The institute holds full discretion regarding the validity of work experience.

B. Final Shortlisting

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview (virtual mode).
The final selection will be based on:

• Composite Score

• Personal Interview Performance

Relaxations for reserved categories will be applied as per Ministry of Education guidelines.

3. Eligibility & Process for International Applicants

A. Eligibility

• Same as points 1A and 1B above.

• Degree equivalence may be verified through the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

B. Selection

• Admission is merit-based.

• Candidates must have:

  • GRE score of 300+, or

  • GMAT score of 600+,
    obtained within the last 5 years.

4. Applicants Applying While Employed

Candidates on study leave/sabbatical/higher study leave must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
The NOC must:

• Either permit the candidate to participate in external internships/placements, OR

• Specify that the internship must be completed only with the current employer, and that the candidate must return after completing the program.

5. Important Dates

• Application opens: 13th January 2026

• Application closes: 28th February 2026

• Interview schedule (tentative): From 10th March 2026

Note:

• All dates are provisional and may change.

• IIT Jodhpur reserves the right to modify the shortlisting/selection criteria or any other details related to MBA admissions.

• Any disputes will fall under the jurisdiction of Jodhpur courts.

• In case of interpretation issues, the decision of IIT Jodhpur will be final and binding.

Application Process 2026

How to Apply

1. For Indian Students

• Visit the application portal: Click here.

• The non-refundable application fee is INR 1,200 for Unreserved/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates and INR 600 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

• For any technical issues, applicants can write to [email protected].

• Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission.

2. For International Students

• Visit the application portal: Click here.

• For queries or assistance, contact [email protected] or call 0291 280 1115.

3. Important Dates

• Application submission begins: 13th January 2026

• Application submission ends: 28th February 2026

• Interviews (tentative): Starting from 10th March 2026

• Note: All dates are provisional and subject to change.

4. Contact for MBA Admission Queries

Admissions Office
School of Management & Entrepreneurship (SME)
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
Karwar, NH 62, Jodhpur, Rajasthan – 342030
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0291 280 1807

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