School of Management IIT Mandi is the management arm of IIT Mandi established in 2016. The school offers PG and Ph.D courses in management.

  • The most popular course at SOM IIT Mandi is MBA Data Science & AI, having a total fees of INR 8.77 Lakhs.
  • Admission to the course is based on CAT.
  • The institute also offers integrated MBA and Ph.D programmes in management.
  • SC/ST/PwD students are eligible for 100% tuition fee exemption.

SoM IIT Mandi Important Dates 2026

The important dates for admission to the MBA programme at SOM IIT Mandi are provided in the table below:

Events Date
GD / Personal Interview March 2026
Classes Begin Last Week of July 2026

SOM IIT Mandi Courses and Fees 2026

Eligibility and fees details for SOM IIT Mandi courses are given in the table below:

Courses Eligibility and Selection Total Fees
MBA Data Science & AI Passed Graduation with 60% marks and Mathematics in 10+2 + CAT.

55% marks for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/ PwD		 INR 8.77 Lakhs
Integrated MBA Passed 10+2 + JEE Main + Interview INR 18.77 Lakhs
Ph.D Management

Passed M.Tech with 6 CGPA

Or

B.Tech / BS / BE with 6 CGPA + GATE/NET

 INR 5.9 Lakhs

SOM IIT Mandi Admission 2026

Admission in the MBA programme at SOM IIT Mandi is based on CAT and followed by a personal interview.

Other details related to SOM IIT Mandi admission are given below:

  • Candidates are shortlisted based on CAT score, previous academic records and work experience.
  • Final selection is based on CAT score, interview performance, and academic profile.
  • SOM IIT Mandi MBA application fee is INR 2400 for male candidates and INR 1200 for female candidates while the fees for SC/ST/PwD applicants is INR 1200.

MBA Admission Process

Combined admission process for the MBA and Integrated MBA programmes at SOM IIT Mandi is given below:

  • Step 1: Apply and appear for CAT/JEE Main
  • Step 2: Register and login at institute’s admission portal
  • Step 3: Fill the application form and upload relevant documents
  • Step 4: Appear for Personal Interview/GD
  • Step 5: Upon getting shortlisted, confirm your seat.

SOM IIT Mandi Category-Wise Cutoff

Category-wise SOM IIT Mandi cutoff 2025 for the MBA programme is given in the table below:

Categories CAT Cutoff Percentile
General 75
OBC 60
EWS 50
SC 40
ST
PwD

SOM IIT Mandi Placement

The placement drive 2025 at SOM IIT Mandi saw majority of the students getting placed in domains such as Analytics, Sales & Marketing, Consulting, etc. Key details related to SOM IIT Mandi Placement 2025 is given in the table below:

Particulars Details
Highest Package INR 48.8 Lakhs
Average Package INR 18.3 Lakhs
Top Recruiters Amazon, Accenture, EY, SAP, Honda

SOM IIT Mandi vs IIT Bombay

A detailed comparison between SOM IIT Mandi and IIT Bombay is given below:

Factors SOM IIT Mandi IIT Bombay
MBA Total Fees INR 8.77 Lakhs INR 15.16 Lakhs
Ph.D Management Fees INR 5.9 Lakhs INR 2.20 Lakhs

According to the above comparison, MBA is significantly affordable at SOM IIT Mandi compared to SOM IIT Bombay. However, Ph.D fees is more than two times higher at SOM IIT Mandi compared to IITB.

SOM IIT Mandi FAQs

Ques. Can I apply for SOM IIT Mandi MBA programme without CAT?

Ans. Yes, students can apply for the MBA programme at SOM IIT Mandi without appearing for CAT. For such admission, a candidate must have at least 65% marks in bachelor’s or master form a Centrally Funded Technical Institutions such as IITs, NITs, IIMs, etc or any of the top 100 institutes according to NIRF Ranking 2025. Additionally, such candidates must have studied Mathematics at 10+2 level.

Ques. Does SOM IIT Mandi offer any scholarships?

Ans. Yes, students pursuing MBA and Ph.D programme at SOM IIT Mandi can avail various scholarships:

Details related to some of the offered scholarships are given below:

  • Tuition Fee Waiver (GOI Norms): 100% tuition fee exemption for SC/ST/PwD students.
  • Income-Based Fee Remission: Full or partial tuition remission for students from economically weaker sections (based on family income criteria).
  • Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship: Awarded to academically meritorious students with financial need. May include tuition fee concession and stipend support.

Ques. What is SOM IIT Madras hostel fees for MBA students?

Ans. Detailed hostel and mess fees for MBA students at SOM IIT Madras is given in the table below:

Particulars Odd Semester Even Semester
Mess Charges INR 15,360 INR 16,884
Hostel Charges INR 9,600
Facilities Charges INR 5,200
Total Semester Fees INR 30,160 INR 31,684