Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay – [SJMSOM], Mumbai Admission Process

  Mumbai   AICTE   ESTD 1995
  Mumbai   AICTE   ESTD 1995

Admission

SJMSOM IIT Bombay Admissions 2024

SJMSOM Mumbai course admissions for the MBA program for the academic years 2024-26 will commence shortly. The CAT 2023 exam is set to take place on November 26, 2023. The placement season for SJMSOM Mumbai in 2023 has concluded, with the highest package reaching INR 54 LPA, and the average package offered to students stood at INR 28.88 LPA.

The SJMSOM Mumbai course admissions process for the two-year full-time MBA program will be determined by the candidate’s CAT scores, followed by a Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. The institute will release the application forms on its official website in January after the announcement of the CAT results. To determine final admission, SJMSOM will evaluate candidates based on a composite score of their CAT and PI results. SJMSOM also offers other programs such as the Interdisciplinary Dual Degree Program (IDDDP) in Management, EMBA, and PhD courses. The IDDDP in Management program is designed specifically for fourth-year B Tech/BS/Dual Degree students of IITB. While the minimum eligibility requirement for MBA/EMBA is CAT, aspirants applying for the PhD Program must possess a post-graduate degree in a relevant subject along with a CAT/GATE or GRE score.

SJMSOM Important Dates

Event Dates
Last Date to Apply for MBA 31st January 2024 (Tentative)
Personal Interview for MBA 2nd – 6th March 2024 (Tentative)
PhD Event Dates
Application Process Starts  September 12, 2023
Last Date to Apply October 20, 2023
Last date for departments to send the list of candidates for Written Test/ Interview  October 31, 2023
To display the list of candidates called for Entrance Test and/or Interview November 03, 2023
Entrance Test/ Interview Date To be announced
Recommendations from Heads of Dept/ School/ Centre/ ID Groups to reach Academic Office By December 13, 2023
Declaration of Result December 19, 2023
Payment of Fees Before December 24, 2023
Reporting & Orientation, Semester Registration January 02 & 03, 2024 (Tentative)

SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA Admissions 2024

SJMSOM Mumbai admission criteria

SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA Eligibility

To be eligible for SJMSOM Mumbai course admissions, candidates must possess a Graduation Degree from a recognised University or Institution and secure a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying examination. However, candidates belonging to the SC/ST category should have a minimum of 55% marks in the final examination. Even candidates appearing for the qualifying examination can apply for admission. Additionally, those with a CA/ICWA and a first-class Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, securing a minimum of 60% marks (55% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category) in aggregate, are also eligible to apply.

SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA Selection Criteria / SJMSOM Mumbai admission criteria for MBA

The selection process comprises two stages. In the first stage, candidates must meet the minimum sectional cut-off in CAT to be shortlisted based on their performance. In the second stage, shortlisting for Personal Appearance (PA) will be conducted.

Expected CAT Cut off for SJMSOM Mumbai course admissions:  

Category Ability Reasoning Comprehension Overall
General 75 75 75 90
OBC 67.5 67.5 67.5 81
SC 50 50 50 60
ST 50 50 50 60
PWD 50 50 50 60

SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA How to Apply?

  1. To apply for SJMSOM Mumbai course admissions, candidates must visit the school’s official website and fill in the application form online.

  2. The application form link must be clicked, and the required details must be filled in within 50 minutes, as the session will expire after that.

  3. Scanned copies of the following documents must be uploaded:

  • Passport size photograph (in jpg/jpeg/png format, not exceeding 40KB)
  • Signature (in jpg/jpeg/png format, not exceeding 10KB)
  • Graduation certificate or latest semester mark sheet (in PDF format only, not less than 500KB)
  • Caste certificate (in PDF format only, not less than 500KB) if applicable
  • Physically disabled certificate (in PDF format only, not less than 500KB) for applicants with a disability
  • CAT scorecard (in PDF format only, not less than 500KB)
  1. The application form must be submitted along with the application fee through Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card.

SJMSOM IIT Bombay IDDDP Admissions 2024

  1. SJMSOM IIT Bombay offers an Interdisciplinary Dual Degree program (IDDDP) in Management, which is an MBA with specialisation in Finance and Operations designed specifically for 4th-year B.Tech/BS students at IIT Bombay.

  2. SJMSOM IIT Bombay IDDDP in Management: Eligibility

  • The candidate must be a 4th-year B.Tech/BS student of IIT Bombay.
  • A minimum CPI of 7.0 at the end of the 6th semester.
  • No backlogs in the Undergraduate program.
  1. SJMSOM IIT Bombay IDDDP in Management: Selection Criteria
  • The final selection for the SJMSOM IIT Bombay IDDDP in Management is based on the CPI and interview process.
  1. SJMSOM IIT Bombay IDDDP in Management: How To Apply?
  • B.Tech/BS/DD students can apply for the SJMSOM IIT Bombay IDDDP in Management at the end of their 6th semester with the approval of the DUGC of the concerned department.

SJMSOM IIT Bombay Joint EMBA Admissions 2024

SJMSOM IIT Bombay and Washington University in St. Louis offer an 18-month Joint EMBA program for working professionals and executives at a higher managerial level.

Eligibility:

  • Candidates with a graduation degree are eligible for SJMSOM Mumbai course admissions to the Joint EMBA course.
  • Candidates holding prominent positions of leadership such as CEOs, directors, presidents, VPs, AVPs, manager of managers, business heads, and entrepreneurs.
  • Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English.
  • At least 7 years of working experience, with 5 years of managerial experience, is mandatory.

SJMSOM Mumbai admission criteria: The final selection for the Joint EMBA Admission is based on the candidate’s performance in the personal interview round.

How to Apply:

  • Fill out the application form online by visiting the official website of the school.
  • Complete the required details within 50 minutes (as the session will expire after 50 minutes).
  • Upload scanned copies of the following documents:
    • A passport-size photograph (jpg/jpeg/png only with size not more than 40KB).
    • A signature (jpg/jpeg/png only with size not more than 10KB).
    • Graduation Certificate/Copy of the latest semester mark sheet (for students appearing for the final semester or yet to receive the Graduation Certificate) (PDF Only with size, not less than 500KB).
    • Caste certificate (If applicable) (PDF only with size not less than 500KB).
    • Physically disabled certificate for applicants with a disability (PDF only with size not less than 500KB).
    • CAT scorecard (PDF only with size not less than 500KB).
  • Submit the application form along with the application fee through Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card.

SJMSOM IIT Bombay PhD Admissions 2024

SJMSOM IIT Bombay offers PhD specialisations in various fields including Economics, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Intellectual Property Rights, Interdisciplinary Research, International Business, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Quantitative Techniques & Applied Operations Research, Strategic Management, and Technology Management.

To be eligible for the SJMSOM IIT Bombay PhD program, a candidate must have one of the following qualifications:

  • B.E/B.Tech or equivalent degree with 60% marks/6.5 CPI (55% marks/6.0 CPI for SC/ST)
  • Master of Management/ME/M.Tech/M.Pharm/M.Phil/2 years MBA or 2-year PG Diploma in Management with 60% marks/6.5 CPI (55% marks/6.0 CPI for SC/ST)
  • Executive MBA of at least one year duration from IITs/IIMs or any institute recognised by a Government body (AICTE/UGC/AIU) with 60% marks/6.5 CPI (55% marks/6.0 CPI for SC/ST)
  • M.Sc/M.A/M.Com/LLM/MCA or equivalent degree with 60% marks/6.5 CPI (55% marks/6.0 CPI for SC/ST)
  • CS/CA with 60% marks/6.5 CPI (55% marks/6.0 CPI for SC/ST)

For B.Tech students, a minimum of two years of work experience and qualification in GATE/UGC-NET (Lectureship)/UGC-JRF/CSIR-NET (Lectureship/CSIR-JRF) or having CAT/GMAT/GRE score within the last five years is mandatory.

For M.Sc/M.A/M.Com/LLM/MCA students, a valid GATE Score/UGC-NET (Lectureship)/UGC-JRF/CSIR-NET (Lectureship/CSIR-JRF) or having CAT/GMAT/GRE taken within the last five years is required.

Applicants will be shortlisted and called for a written test followed by an interview. However, eligible candidates meeting certain criteria can apply for a waiver of the written test. For example, B.Tech. graduates from IITs who have graduated with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering/Information Technology within the last five years and with a CPI/CGPA of 8/10 and above, or Masters from IITs/IISc who have graduated with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering/Information Technology within the last five years and with a CPI/CGPA of 9/10 (7.2/8) and above can apply for a waiver of the written test.

SJMSOM IIT Bombay: How to Apply?

To apply for the program, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official website of the school and click on the Apply Online link.
  2. Fill in all the required details.
  3. Instead of a Statement of Purpose, submit a research proposal on a topic of your research interest. The proposal should include problem identification, a brief literature review, and proposed methodology.
  4. Upload scanned copies of your signature and photograph, as well as your mark sheet from the last semester or consolidated mark sheet of the qualifying degree. If you are awaiting results, you can upload the mark sheet from your latest or previous semester.
  5. If applicable, provide a Caste Certificate (OBC-NC/SC/ST), an affidavit for having applied (if you have not yet received the certificate), a PwD Certificate, and/or a Sponsorship certificate.
  6. If you are a woman, SC/ST, or PWD candidate, the application fee is INR 150/-. Otherwise, the fee is INR 300/-. You can pay the fee through Debit Card/Credit Card/SBI Net Banking or the Online Payment System.

FAQs

Q: What is the student/faculty exchange program like at SJMSOM?

A: SJMSOM has a student exchange program with universities that have an MoU with IIT Bombay, and there are efforts to establish a fully functional program. There is also a faculty exchange program, and some faculty members travel internationally for research. The International Relations team is working on organising study tours for select students every year.

Q: What is the selection process for a PhD program at SJMSOM?

A: After the eligibility check of the application and 1500-word research proposal, eligible candidates take an entrance test covering four sections: English Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Analytical Reasoning, and Data Interpretation. Candidates who pass the entrance test move on to an interview, and both are typically conducted on the same day. More details on the selection process are shared with shortlisted candidates via email.

Q: Is a research proposal mandatory for a PhD application at SJMSOM, and how should it be structured?

A: Yes, a 1500-word research proposal is mandatory for a PhD application at SJMSOM. The proposal should include problem identification, a brief review of literature, and proposed methodology.

Q: Does SJMSOM offer any scholarships?

A: Yes, SJMSOM offers a few scholarships based on performance in semester exams, which come from various endowment funds. A few other scholarships are available centrally from IIT-B. SC and ST candidates are exempt from paying tuition fees.

Q: What is the enrollment fee for the EMBA program at SJMSOM?

A: The enrollment fee for the EMBA program is INR 39 Lacs, which includes costs for textbooks, study materials, and lodging and meals for all residencies, including the final residency in the USA. Students are responsible for domestic and international transportation costs.

Q: How do I apply for SJMSOM 2024?

A: To apply for SJMSOM 2024, visit the official website and fill out the online application form for your desired course. The online application forms are time-limited and must be filled out within the given time.

Q: Does SJMSOM have sectional cutoffs for its MBA programs?

A: Yes, SJMSOM has both sectional and overall cutoffs for its MBA programs. To be admitted to the MBA program, a candidate needs to have scored more than 90 percentile overall and 80 percentile or above for different sections.

Q: What is the minimum GMAT score required for an NRI student to apply at SJMSOM?

A: There is no certain score limit or minimum score for GMAT required at SJMSOM. NRIs or foreign candidates with a valid GMAT score can apply, and the best eligible student will be selected among the NRI’s applications.

Q: Does SJMSOM have a reservation policy?

A: Yes, SJMSOM follows the reservation policy as per the Government of India guidelines and norms. There is no other institutional reservation policy at SJMSOM.

Q: Is there an education loan facility at SJMSOM for its students?

A: Yes, SJMSOM provides an education loan facility for its students enrolled in different programs. The institute has tie-ups with Nationalised Banks of India, such as SBI or Canara Bank, to provide pre-approved education loans at a low rate of interest.