Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM), IIT Bombay is one of India’s leading management schools and combines the IIT Bombay brand, technology ecosystem and management education within one of the country’s strongest academic campuses.

Established in 1995 as IIT Bombay’s management school, it was renamed the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management in 2000 in honour of Dr. Shailesh J. Mehta, an IIT Bombay alumnus and benefactor. The school’s flagship programme is a two-year, full-time residential Master of Business Administration (MBA).

A major change relevant to MBA aspirants is that the MBA 2026–28 programme is open to graduates from all disciplines. Earlier perceptions that SJMSOM was primarily meant for engineers are therefore outdated.

For admission to the 2026–28 batch, domestic candidates had to appear for CAT 2025 and apply separately to SJMSOM after the CAT result. For PI shortlisting, CAT carried 75% weight, while the final selection gives 42.5% weight each to CAT and Personal Interview.

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SJMSOM IIT Bombay Highlights 2026

IIT Bombay is ranked #14 in NIRF Management 2025 with a score of 65.82.

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About SJMSOM IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay established its management school in 1995 to promote interdisciplinary management education and to create leaders capable of managing organisations in increasingly technology-driven environments.

In 2000, the school was renamed Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management in honour of Dr. Shailesh J. Mehta.

Its location inside IIT Bombay provides MBA students access to a much wider academic ecosystem covering:

• Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Computer Science
• Entrepreneurship
• Design
• Economics
• Technology
• Innovation
• Sustainability
• Research

This interdisciplinary access is one of SJMSOM’s biggest differentiators.

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SJMSOM IIT Bombay Location

Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai
Mumbai – 400076
Maharashtra, India

 

Its Mumbai location adds another strategic advantage because students are close to India’s largest concentration of:

• Banks
• Financial institutions
• Consulting firms
• FMCG companies
• Corporate headquarters
• Technology firms
• Start-ups
• Investment organisations
• Media companies

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SJMSOM College Type

For the MBA4U College Finder, the appropriate classification is:

Public / Government – Management School of IIT Bombay

SJMSOM is not a separate private B-school or deemed university.

The degree is awarded by:

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

The official admission FAQ confirms that students receive the Master of Business Administration degree from SJMSOM, IIT Bombay.

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SJMSOM Established Year

1995

The school was renamed Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management in:

2000

 

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SJMSOM IIT Bombay NIRF Ranking 2025

In the official NIRF Management Ranking 2025, IIT Bombay is ranked:

#14 in India

with a score of:

65.82

NIRF Management 2025: IIT Bombay – Rank #14

 

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SJMSOM IIT Bombay Programmes

Major management programmes include:

The flagship programme for CAT aspirants is the:

Two-Year MBA

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SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA

The MBA is:

• Two years
• Full-time
• Residential
• Open to graduates from all disciplines
• CAT-based for domestic applicants

SJMSOM states that the MBA seeks to provide an integrated understanding of all major business functions while retaining a distinctive technology-management orientation.

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SJMSOM MBA Curriculum

The curriculum combines conventional management areas such as:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Marketing
• Operations
• Human Resources
• Strategy
• Economics
• Information Systems
• Decision Sciences

with technology-oriented subjects.

SJMSOM specifically highlights courses such as:

• Technology Policy
• R&D Management
• Managing Technology Transfer

along with leadership-oriented courses such as Mission, Vision and Leadership.

This provides an important differentiator for students interested in:

• Product Management
• Technology Consulting
• Analytics
• Digital Transformation
• Operations
• Innovation Management

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Is SJMSOM MBA Only for Engineers?

No.

This is an important update.

For the 2026–28 batch, SJMSOM officially states that its MBA is:

Open to graduates from all disciplines

The school has defined academic categories covering:

• Medicine
• Commerce
• Economics
• Finance
• Business Administration
• Engineering
• Science
• Agriculture
• Arts
• Humanities
• Law
• Design
• Education
• Journalism
• Social Sciences

and other degrees.

Therefore, candidates with B.Com, BBA, BA, B.Sc., law, medicine and other eligible backgrounds can apply.

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SJMSOM MBA Specialisations

The flagship programme is fundamentally:

A General MBA

The official FAQ confirms that students do not have to choose a compulsory specialisation.

However, students may select electives from SJMSOM as well as other academic units of IIT Bombay. Students also have options relating to:

Finance

and:

Operations Management

specialisation.

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Major Academic Areas

Students can build their profile around:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Operations
• Supply Chain
• Information Systems
• Analytics
• Technology Management
• Strategy
• Human Resources
• Organisational Behaviour
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation
• General Management

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SJMSOM IIT Bombay Fees 2026–28

SJMSOM has published a detailed official fee structure for the MBA 2026–28 batch.

General / EWS / OBC-NCL

Total Programme Fee: ₹15,55,800

SC / ST / PwD

Total Programme Fee: ₹7,55,800

 

This is a major advantage compared with several private Tier-1 B-schools charging ₹25–30 lakh or more.

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Tuition Fee

For General/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates:

Tuition Fee per semester: ₹2,00,000

Across four semesters:

₹8 lakh tuition

SC/ST/PwD students receive the applicable tuition-fee exemption in the published fee structure.

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Other Academic Charges

The programme fee also includes components such as:

• Registration & Examination
• Gymkhana
• Student Benevolent Fund
• Insurance
• Medical fee
• Other specified institutional fees
• Admission fee
• Alumni life membership

 

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Refundable Deposits

All categories pay:

Institute Security: ₹5,000

Library Security: ₹5,000

Total:

₹10,000 refundable deposits

 

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Hostel and Mess Fee 2026

Where hostel facilities are availed, the current published initial hostel-related charges include:

• Electricity & Water – ₹4,000
• Hostel Amenities Fund – ₹2,100
• Hostel Charges – ₹9,150
• Mess Security Deposit – ₹5,000

Total hostel-related fee:

₹20,250

In addition:

Mess Advance – ₹27,000 per semester

The initial hostel plus mess amount is approximately:

₹47,250

 

MBA Fee 2026–28: ₹15.56 lakh for Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL; ₹7.56 lakh for SC/ST/PwD. Hostel and mess additional where availed.

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SJMSOM Accepted Entrance Exam

For Indian applicants:

CAT

is compulsory.

For MBA 2026–28:

CAT 2025

was used.

Candidates must apply:

1. Separately for CAT, and
2. Separately for SJMSOM after CAT results.

Appearing for CAT alone does not automatically create an SJMSOM application.

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International Applicants

International applicants holding the applicable foreign passport or OCI/PIO status can use:

GMAT

under the current admission policy.

IIT Bombay states that international candidates require at least 60% or CPI 6.5 at graduation and a valid GMAT score.

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SJMSOM CAT Cut-off 2026

SJMSOM does not operate with one simple published overall CAT percentile such as “90 percentile = call.”

For the 2026–28 admission cycle, PI shortlisting used a Composite Score.

The official PI shortlist formula was:

 

Women applicants could additionally be shortlisted to improve gender diversity, but no separate numerical gender weight was added.

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SJMSOM 2026 PI Composite Score Cut-off

The actual published PI shortlist composite-score cut-offs were:

For additional women candidates:

 

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Does SJMSOM Have a Sectional CAT Cut-off?

Yes, it can apply sectional cut-offs.

However, SJMSOM’s current FAQ states that the sectional thresholds are decided after the application process concludes during PI shortlisting, rather than publishing a permanent universal percentage in advance.

Therefore, MBA4U should avoid writing something like:

“SJMSOM sectional cut-off = 80 percentile every year.”

unless that figure is officially published for a specific admission cycle.

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Expected CAT Percentile for SJMSOM IIT Bombay

For planning purposes, MBA4U can differentiate:

Official criterion

No simple fixed overall percentile is used as the sole PI shortlist criterion.

Competitive General-category target

97–99+ CAT percentile

is a sensible target.

For a candidate with:

• weaker academics,
• no work experience, or
• an undifferentiated profile,

aiming at:

99+ percentile

would be preferable.

These are MBA4U competitive targets, not official SJMSOM cut-offs.

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Why CAT Matters So Much at SJMSOM

At the PI-shortlisting stage:

CAT carries 75% weight

This makes CAT the dominant factor.

In other words, a strong CAT result can compensate significantly for some weaknesses elsewhere in the profile.

However, CAT becomes less dominant after the interview.

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SJMSOM MBA Eligibility

For MBA 2026–28:

General / EWS / OBC candidates

Bachelor’s degree with:

Minimum 60% marks

or:

Minimum CPI 6.5/10

SC / ST / PwD

Bachelor’s degree with:

Minimum 55%

or:

CPI 6/10

 

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Can Final-Year Students Apply?

Yes.

Candidates:

• appearing in the final year, or
• awaiting final results

may apply.

They need to have at least the required aggregate percentage/CPI in the examinations whose results are available at the time of application. Final admission remains conditional on satisfying full eligibility.

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Is Work Experience Compulsory?

No.

Work experience is not mandatory.

Fresh graduates can apply.

However, professional experience carries:

5% during PI shortlisting

and:

5% during final selection

under the current criteria.

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SJMSOM Admission Process

The MBA admission process consists broadly of:

Stage 1 – CAT

Stage 2 – Separate SJMSOM Application

Stage 3 – Composite-Score Shortlisting

Stage 4 – Personal Interview

Stage 5 – Final Composite Score

Stage 6 – Merit List and Admission Offer

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MBA Admission Timeline 2026–28

For the 2026–28 cycle:

 

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Personal Interview Shortlisting Weightage

 

This is one of the most CAT-intensive shortlist formulas among leading management schools.

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SJMSOM Final Selection Criteria 2026

Once candidates complete the Personal Interview, the final merit list uses:

 

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Why the Personal Interview Is Critical

The most important admission insight is:

CAT = 42.5%

PI = 42.5%

at the final stage.

Therefore, CAT and interview performance receive exactly equal weight.

A 99+ CAT percentile cannot compensate indefinitely for a weak PI.

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Undergraduate Marks

Graduation contributes:

5%

to final selection.

The institute also uses academic background during interview shortlisting as part of the broader 20% Academic Profile component.

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Extra-Curricular Activities

An unusual and useful aspect of the SJMSOM final-selection process is:

3% weight for Extra-Curricular Activity

 

Students with credible achievements in areas such as:

• Sports
• Cultural activities
• Leadership
• Social initiatives
• Entrepreneurship
• Competitions

may therefore benefit from a well-documented profile.

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Postgraduate / Professional Qualifications

An additional:

2%

is allocated to postgraduate qualifications under the current final-selection framework.

This can benefit candidates with relevant higher academic or professional qualifications.

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SJMSOM Placements

As of August 2026, the latest final-placement figures prominently published on SJMSOM’s current MBA admissions page are for:

Final Placements 2024–25

Therefore, MBA4U should use these figures rather than inventing a “2026 placement package” until a newer official final-placement report is available.

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SJMSOM Placement Highlights 2025

 

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SJMSOM Average Package

The latest officially highlighted average compensation is:

₹25.82 LPA

 

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SJMSOM Median Package

₹25.25 LPA

 

The proximity of the median to the average suggests that salary outcomes were not driven solely by a small number of very high packages.

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SJMSOM Highest Package

The highest CTC in the latest officially highlighted placement cycle was:

₹53.80 LPA

 

Students should still prioritise:

• median,
• average,
• job roles,
• recruiter quality,
• sector mix,
• and placement consistency

rather than choosing a B-school solely on the highest CTC.

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PPO Rate

37%

of the latest placement cohort received PPOs according to the current SJMSOM admissions dashboard.

A strong PPO conversion rate indicates successful summer internships and recruiter confidence.

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SJMSOM Top Recruiters

SJMSOM has historically attracted recruiters across:

• Consulting
• Banking & Finance
• Technology
• FMCG
• E-commerce
• Manufacturing
• Analytics
• Operations
• Product Management
• General Management

The exact recruiter set changes from year to year, so MBA4U should avoid presenting older recruiter participation as guaranteed for the next batch.

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Is SJMSOM Good for Consulting?

Yes.

Consulting is an important career path for SJMSOM graduates because of the combination of:

• management education,
• technology exposure,
• analytics capability,
• IIT Bombay brand,
• and access to interdisciplinary coursework.

Consulting-oriented students can also select electives aligned with:

• Strategy
• Operations
• Technology
• Analytics
• Finance

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Is SJMSOM Good for Finance?

Yes.

Finance is one of the formal specialisation options mentioned in the current MBA FAQ.

Its Mumbai location can also be advantageous for students targeting:

• Corporate Finance
• Banking
• FinTech
• Investment roles
• Financial Consulting
• Analytics-based finance roles

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Is SJMSOM Good for Operations?

Yes — particularly strong.

Operations is another formal specialisation option and fits naturally with IIT Bombay’s technology and engineering ecosystem.

Students interested in:

• Operations Strategy
• Supply Chain
• Manufacturing
• Analytics
• Process Improvement
• Technology Operations

can find the academic ecosystem particularly relevant.

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Is SJMSOM Good for Product Management and Technology?

Yes.

This is arguably one of SJMSOM’s most distinctive advantages.

The MBA curriculum includes technology-management components, while students are physically embedded within IIT Bombay’s wider ecosystem.

The institute specifically highlights courses involving:

• Technology Policy
• R&D Management
• Technology Transfer

which can be valuable for careers in Product, Tech Strategy and Digital Transformation.

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Scholarships at SJMSOM IIT Bombay

Scholarships Available: Yes

SJMSOM’s official admission FAQ states that:

around 15–20 scholarships

are awarded based on students’ academic performance.

The precise:

• scholarship amount,
• eligibility,
• number of awards,
• and annual rules

can change.

Therefore, MBA4U should avoid quoting a fixed scholarship amount unless it is officially published for the relevant batch.

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Educational Loans

SJMSOM students have access to:

State Bank of India

and:

Canara Bank

branches located on the IIT Bombay campus.

The school states that these banks offer curated educational-loan products for IIT Bombay students.

This is useful given the approximately ₹15.56 lakh programme fee plus living costs.

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SJMSOM Hostel

The MBA is officially described as a:

Two-Year Residential Programme

 

Students can avail IIT Bombay hostel facilities subject to the institute’s allocation and residential rules.

The 2026–28 fee schedule separately lists hostel and mess components, confirming the availability of student residential facilities.

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IIT Bombay Campus Advantage

Unlike standalone business schools, SJMSOM students are part of the broader IIT Bombay campus ecosystem.

They can benefit from:

• IIT Bombay library resources
• High-performance computing
• Technology laboratories
• Entrepreneurship ecosystem
• Interdisciplinary faculty
• Research databases
• Sports facilities
• Technical festivals
• Entrepreneurship events
• Alumni ecosystem

SJMSOM specifically highlights access to IIT Bombay’s computer centre, including resources such as HPC and professional software platforms.

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Student Exchange and International Exposure

SJMSOM has active student-exchange arrangements with international universities and institutions.

It also organises international study tours for selected students.

This adds international exposure without changing the programme’s core IIT Bombay identity.

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Faculty-Student Ratio

SJMSOM currently states that it has:

26 core faculty

for approximately:

250 MBA students

giving a core faculty-to-student ratio of approximately:

1 : 9.6

The ratio improves further when Professors of Practice, adjunct and visiting faculty are considered.

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Why Choose SJMSOM IIT Bombay?

1. IIT Bombay Brand

Students receive their MBA from one of India’s most prestigious higher-education institutions.

2. Excellent Fee-to-Placement Equation

Current fee:

₹15.56 lakh

versus latest official average CTC:

₹25.82 LPA.

This creates a strong ROI proposition.

3. Mumbai Location

Mumbai provides proximity to consulting, finance, FMCG, technology and corporate headquarters.

4. Technology + Management Combination

This is one of SJMSOM’s most distinctive strengths.

5. General MBA Flexibility

Students can choose electives across SJMSOM and other IIT Bombay academic units.

6. Finance and Operations Options

These are explicit specialisation options within the current framework.

7. Strong CAT Weight

CAT accounts for 75% of PI shortlisting and 42.5% of final selection.

8. Residential IIT Experience

Students receive access to the much broader IIT Bombay campus ecosystem.

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Who Should Target SJMSOM IIT Bombay?

SJMSOM should be high on your shortlist if you:

• Are targeting 97–99+ CAT percentile
• Want an IIT Bombay MBA
• Want strong ROI
• Want Consulting
• Want Finance
• Want Operations
• Want Analytics
• Want Product Management
• Want Technology Management
• Prefer Mumbai
• Want interdisciplinary learning
• Prefer a smaller MBA cohort
• Want access to the IIT Bombay entrepreneurial ecosystem

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Is SJMSOM Good for Freshers?

Yes.

Work experience is:

Not mandatory

Fresh graduates can apply as long as they satisfy the required degree and CAT criteria.

However, candidates with relevant work experience can receive additional points at both PI-shortlisting and final-selection stages.

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SJMSOM vs IIM Ahmedabad

IIM Ahmedabad offers greater management-school prestige, while SJMSOM offers a much lower fee and uniquely strong IIT technology integration.

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SJMSOM vs IIM Mumbai

IIM Mumbai currently has stronger headline placement figures and ranking, while SJMSOM has an important fee and IIT-technology ecosystem advantage.

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SJMSOM vs FMS Delhi

FMS remains extremely difficult to beat on pure financial ROI, while SJMSOM provides a more extensive residential campus and technology-oriented ecosystem.

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SJMSOM vs SPJIMR Mumbai

SPJIMR currently has stronger placement compensation, while SJMSOM offers a considerably lower fee and IIT Bombay degree/ecosystem.

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SJMSOM IIT Bombay: MBA4U Admission Perspective

SJMSOM is another institute where students should avoid searching for only:

“What percentile is required?”

The 2026 admission process shows why.

For PI shortlisting:

CAT = 75%

Academics = 20%

Work Experience = 5%

 

This means CAT is exceptionally important.

For a General-category candidate, MBA4U recommends:

97–99+ percentile

as a meaningful competitive target.

Candidates whose:

• academics are average,
• work experience is zero,
• or overall profile is less differentiated

should preferably aim:

99+ percentile

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But CAT Alone Cannot Convert SJMSOM

At final selection:

CAT = 42.5%

and:

PI = 42.5%

 

That means once you receive an interview call, your PI is numerically just as important as CAT.

The remaining 15% consists of:

• UG marks – 5%
• Work experience – 5%
• Extracurriculars – 3%
• PG qualification – 2%.

Therefore:

CAT gets you to the interview table; PI determines whether you can hold your position there.

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SJMSOM IIT Bombay Quick Facts

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SJMSOM IIT Bombay FAQs

What is SJMSOM IIT Bombay famous for?

SJMSOM is known for combining management education with IIT Bombay’s technology, analytics, engineering, entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. It is particularly relevant for Consulting, Finance, Operations, Analytics and Technology Management.

Is SJMSOM part of IIT Bombay?

Yes.

SJMSOM is the management school of IIT Bombay.

What MBA degree does SJMSOM award?

Students receive the:

Master of Business Administration – MBA

from IIT Bombay.

Can non-engineers apply?

Yes.

For MBA 2026–28, SJMSOM explicitly opened the programme to graduates from all disciplines.

What is the CAT cut-off for SJMSOM?

There is no simple fixed overall percentile that independently determines the 2026 PI shortlist.

The school uses a composite score with:

• CAT – 75%
• Academics – 20%
• Work experience – 5%.

The General/EWS composite-score cut-off for the 2026 PI shortlist was 42.28.

Is 95 percentile enough for SJMSOM?

Potentially for some profiles, but it should not be treated as a safe General-category score. A stronger planning target is 97–99+ percentile.

Is 99 percentile enough?

99+ provides a very strong CAT position but does not guarantee admission because academics, work experience and especially the Personal Interview affect the final merit list.

What is the MBA fee at SJMSOM?

For 2026–28:

General/EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹15,55,800

SC/ST/PwD: ₹7,55,800

Hostel and mess charges apply additionally where availed.

What is the average package at SJMSOM?

The latest officially highlighted placement figure is:

₹25.82 LPA

for final placements 2024–25.

What is the median package?

₹25.25 LPA.

What is the highest package?

₹53.80 LPA.

What is the PPO rate?

The latest officially highlighted PPO rate is:

37%.

Does SJMSOM provide scholarships?

Yes. The official FAQ says approximately 15–20 scholarships are awarded based on academic performance.

Is work experience compulsory?

No. Fresh graduates can apply. Work experience nevertheless carries weight in both interview shortlisting and final selection.

Can final-year students apply?

Yes. Final-year students and applicants awaiting results can apply subject to fulfilling the final eligibility requirements.

Is SJMSOM MBA residential?

Yes. SJMSOM describes its flagship MBA as a two-year residential programme.

Does SJMSOM offer specialisations?

The MBA is fundamentally a general MBA, but students can select electives across SJMSOM and IIT Bombay. The current FAQ specifically mentions Finance and Operations Management specialisation options.

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Official Website

Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay

Visit SJMSOM official website

Address:
Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai, Mumbai – 400076
Maharashtra, India.

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MBA4U Final Take

SJMSOM IIT Bombay deserves to be considered a high-value Tier-1 MBA option, particularly for candidates looking for the combination of an IIT Bombay degree, Mumbai location, technology-focused ecosystem and substantially lower fees than many premier private B-schools.

Its key numbers for the current profile are:

NIRF Management 2025: #14 for IIT Bombay
MBA Fee 2026–28: ₹15.56 lakh for Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL
Latest Average CTC: ₹25.82 LPA
Median CTC: ₹25.25 LPA
Highest CTC: ₹53.80 LPA
PPO Rate: 37%.

From an admission perspective, SJMSOM is particularly attractive to candidates with a very strong CAT performance because CAT carries 75% of the PI-shortlisting score. For a General-category applicant, 97–99+ percentile is a sensible competitive target, with 99+ preferable for candidates whose academic or work-experience profile is less favourable.

However, the admission strategy changes after the interview call. At final selection, CAT and PI carry exactly 42.5% each, with the remaining 15% coming from undergraduate performance, work experience, extracurricular activities and postgraduate qualifications.

In simple terms:

CAT is the biggest factor in getting an SJMSOM interview call, but your Personal Interview becomes equally important when the final MBA seat is decided.

For students targeting Consulting, Finance, Operations, Analytics, Product Management, Technology Management, Digital Transformation or General Management, SJMSOM IIT Bombay should be a serious addition to the MBA college shortlist.

Profile updated: August 23, 2026.