The Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) is IIT Bombay's business school, set up in 1995, and it ranks 14th in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. It suits CAT takers who want a compact, analytically minded MBA inside one of India's best-known technology institutes, at a fee well below most top IIMs. Its published criteria lean heavily on the CAT overall score and the interview.
At a glance
| NIRF 2025 Management rank | 14 (score 65.82) |
| Established | 1995; named Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management in 2000 |
| Type | School of management of IIT Bombay, an Indian Institute of Technology (Institute of National Importance) |
| Location | IIT Bombay campus, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Flagship programme | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Duration | Two years (eight terms), full-time, residential |
| Sanctioned intake | 198 (2-year PG programme, NIRF 2025 data for 2023-24) |
| Admission test | CAT (GMAT for international applicants) |
| Programme fee | Rs 15,55,800 for the 2026-28 batch, General/EWS/OBC-NCL; Rs 7,55,800 for SC/ST/PwD (hostel and mess extra) |
| Median salary | Rs 26.73 lakh a year for the batch graduating in 2023-24 (NIRF 2025 data) |
| Website | som.iitb.ac.in |
About IIT Bombay (SJMSOM)
IIT Bombay was founded in 1958. It set up its School of Management in 1995 to turn professionals with a technology background into what it calls "Renaissance Leaders". In 2000 the school was renamed after Dr Shailesh J. Mehta, a distinguished IIT Bombay alumnus and benefactor.
The school says its edge is its link with IIT Bombay's engineering and science departments, where MBA students can take electives. The curriculum adds technology management courses such as Technology Policy and R&D Management, and a "Mission, Vision and Leadership" course mentored by business leaders. The school also hosts a Centre for Capital Markets and research labs backed by Citadel Securities and Motilal Oswal.
The MBA is small. The school's FAQ says it has 26 core faculty for about 250 MBA students, a ratio of roughly 1:9.6 before counting visiting and adjunct faculty. In NIRF 2025 it placed 14th in Management with a score of 65.82, with its strongest parameter scores in graduation outcomes (77.01) and teaching, learning and resources (74.05).
Programmes
The school's brochure lists:
- MBA (flagship, since 1995): a two-year general MBA. Students can also specialise in Finance or Operations Management.
- PhD (since 1995): a doctoral programme the school plans to expand.
- Joint Executive MBA (since 2015): offered with Olin Business School, Washington University, for working executives.
- B.Tech Minor in Management (since 2008): for IIT Bombay undergraduates.
- Interdisciplinary Dual Degree Programme (IDDDP, since 2020): for IIT Bombay undergraduates moving into management.
- Management development programmes: short and long programmes, including company-specific training.
The MBA runs over eight terms. In the first four terms, students take 23 courses across all management disciplines, with an optional one-month winter project after the first two terms. A two-month summer project follows the first year. The last four terms combine a few core courses with a wide choice of electives.
Admissions and eligibility
For the 2026-28 batch, eligibility for candidates applying from India was:
- a bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks or a CPI of 6.5 out of 10 (55% or CPI 6.0 for SC, ST and PwD), from a recognised university or equivalent;
- if you are in your final year, an aggregate of at least 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwD) up to the latest exam with results;
- a valid CAT score.
The MBA is open to graduates of all disciplines.
International applicants with a foreign passport or an OCI/PIO card apply with a valid GMAT score. TOEFL/IELTS is waived for those whose degree was taught in English. There are no reserved seats for sponsored candidates.
For 2026-28, applications opened on 1 January 2026 and interviews ran from 5 to 8 March 2026.
Selection process
SJMSOM publishes a two-phase process. For the 2026-28 batch:
Phase 1: shortlisting for the personal interview
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 overall scaled score | 75% |
| Academic profile | 20% |
| Work experience | 5% |
The school notes that women applicants may be shortlisted to improve gender diversity, without any extra weight. Its FAQ says cut-offs, including any sectional cut-offs, are decided only after applications close. It does not publish a fixed minimum percentile in advance.
Phase 2: final merit list
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 overall scaled score | 42.5% |
| Personal interview | 42.5% |
| Graduation marks | 5% |
| Work experience | 5% |
| Extra-curricular achievements | 3% |
| Postgraduate degree | 2% |
Some of the scoring rules:
- CAT: your scaled score is divided by 198 and multiplied by 42.5.
- Interview: scores are adjusted for differences between panels.
- Graduation: marks above 60% earn between 3 and 5 points, with no difference between disciplines.
- Extra-curriculars: 3 points for a national-level winner or runner-up, 2 for state level, and 1 for representing your university. You must bring original certificates to the interview.
Fees and financial aid
SJMSOM's official fee page for the 2026-28 batch:
| Item | General / EWS / OBC-NCL | SC / ST / PwD |
|---|---|---|
| Total programme fee | Rs 15,55,800 | Rs 7,55,800 |
| Tuition (per semester, four semesters) | Rs 2,00,000 | Nil |
| Total per semester (tuition plus other fees) | Rs 3,82,450 | Rs 1,82,450 |
| One-time admission charges | Rs 16,000 | Rs 16,000 |
| Refundable deposits | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,000 |
Other fees each semester cover registration and exams, gymkhana, insurance, medical and "other specified fees" (Rs 1,74,300).
Hostel and mess are optional and charged separately. The hostel costs Rs 20,250, plus a mess advance of Rs 27,000 each semester. For comparison, the 2025-27 batch paid Rs 15,15,500 (General/EWS/OBC-NCL).
The FAQ says 15 to 20 scholarships are awarded each year based on academic performance. State Bank of India and Canara Bank have branches on campus and offer education loans for IIT Bombay students.
Placements
NIRF 2025 data (two-year PG programme)
| Graduating year | Students graduating | Placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 115 | 114 | Rs 25.76 lakh |
| 2022-23 | 115 | 115 | Rs 26.64 lakh |
| 2023-24 | 114 | 111 | Rs 26.73 lakh |
Final Placement Report, MBA batch 2024-26
The report reports 100% placements but does not say whether it was audited. Highlights:
- 51 recruiting companies, 35.3% of them new.
- Median CTC Rs 26 lakh, average Rs 28.16 lakh, highest Rs 53.80 lakh.
- 35.7% of the batch received pre-placement offers.
- Batch of 126, with a median CAT percentile of 98.87, 85% with work experience (25 months on average) and 15% women.
The 2023-25 report gave a median of Rs 25.25 lakh. Recruiters named in the school's FAQ include J.P. Morgan Chase, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kearney, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, Hindustan Unilever, Amazon, P&G, Asian Paints, Marico, PwC and Reliance Industries.
Placement figures vary by year and role; read the official report before drawing conclusions.
Campus and student life
SJMSOM students use IIT Bombay's library, computing, sports and hostel facilities. The student body, the School of Management Association, runs:
- Avenues, an annual international business festival
- Diksha, industry interaction sessions
- Continuum, a seminar series
Clubs cover consulting, economics, entrepreneurship (the E-Club, formed in 2007), finance (Finesse), HR (HumanE), marketing, operations, systems and sport. The sports club Spike runs Prithvi, an inter-B-school sports meet.
The institute's incubator, SINE, says it has supported more than 200 start-ups. The school runs semester exchanges with international partners and a global summer school, and organises international study tours for selected groups.
How to prepare for IIT Bombay (SJMSOM)
- Push your overall CAT score. It carries 75% of the shortlist and 42.5% of the final score. Sectional cut-offs are not announced in advance, so avoid an obviously weak section. Our CAT 2026 preparation guide sets out a plan, and analysing your mocks helps you find where marks are leaking.
- Read scaled scores and percentiles correctly. SJMSOM uses the scaled score, not the percentile. CAT percentile vs percentage explains how they relate.
- Prepare for the interview. The PI is worth 42.5% of the final score. Be ready to explain your academic choices, your work, and why a technology-linked MBA fits you. Expect questions from your undergraduate subjects and current business news.
No preparation plan guarantees a shortlist or an offer. Use the official criteria for your year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA fee?
For the 2026-28 batch the total programme fee is Rs 15,55,800 for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates and Rs 7,55,800 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Tuition is Rs 2,00,000 per semester for the first group and nil for the second. Hostel and mess are extra.
What CAT cut-off does IIT Bombay SJMSOM use?
The school does not publish a fixed minimum percentile in advance. Its FAQ says cut-offs are set after applications close. Shortlisting for 2026-28 weighted the CAT overall scaled score at 75%, academic profile at 20% and work experience at 5%.
What is the average package at SJMSOM?
The final placement report for the 2024-26 batch gives an average CTC of Rs 28.16 lakh and a median of Rs 26 lakh. In the NIRF 2025 data, the median salary for the batch graduating in 2023-24 was Rs 26.73 lakh.
Can non-engineers apply to the IIT Bombay MBA?
Yes. The 2026-28 criteria open the MBA to graduates of all disciplines with at least 60% marks or CPI 6.5 (55% or CPI 6.0 for SC/ST/PwD) and a valid CAT score.
SJMSOM or another IIT business school?
The IIT schools differ in fees, batch size and selection formula. Compare SJMSOM with IIT Delhi DMS, IIT Kharagpur VGSoM and IIT Madras DoMS on their official criteria and placement reports.
Sources
- NIRF 2025 Management Ranking: rank, score and parameter scores (accessed 22 October 2026)
- NIRF 2025 data submitted by IIT Bombay (IR-M-U-0306): sanctioned intake, student strength, graduates placed and median salaries (accessed 22 October 2026)
- SJMSOM MBA Admission Criteria 2026-28: eligibility and two-phase process (accessed 22 October 2026)
- SJMSOM PI Shortlisting Criteria: Phase 1 weights (accessed 22 October 2026)
- SJMSOM Phase 2 Final Selection Criteria: merit-list weights and formulae (accessed 22 October 2026)
- SJMSOM MBA Tuition and Fees: 2026-28 and 2025-27 fee structures (accessed 22 October 2026)
- SJMSOM Admission FAQs: cut-off policy, faculty ratio, scholarships, loans, recruiters, events and clubs (accessed 22 October 2026)
- SJMSOM Final Placement Report 2024-26: latest placement and batch highlights (accessed 22 October 2026)
- SJMSOM Final Placement Report 2023-25: previous year's median (accessed 22 October 2026)
- SJMSOM MBA Brochure 2026: history, programmes, research centres and exchanges (accessed 22 October 2026)
- About SJMSOM, MBA programme and Clubs: founding, curriculum and clubs (accessed 22 October 2026)
Researched from official sources on 22 October 2026. Admissions policies, fees and placement figures change every year: confirm them on the institute’s website before applying.