School of Management, IIT Mandi offers MBA, Integrated MBA (I-MBA), and PhD programmes in Management. The 2-year full-time MBA (Data Science & Artificial Intelligence) is the flagship programme of the school.

  • The total fee of the SoM IIT Mandi MBA programme is INR 8.77 Lakhs (including hostel & mess) and INR 7.47 Lakhs (excluding hostel & mess) for General category students.
  • The Integrated MBA (I-MBA) is a 5-year programme offered to students after Class 12 and admission is conducted through JEE (Main) score followed by Personal Interview (PI).
  • The PhD programme at SoM IIT Mandi is offered in Full-Time and Part-Time modes, and admission is conducted through a written test and/or personal interview, depending on the applicant category.

Candidates can apply for the programmes through the link below:

SoM IIT Mandi MBA & IMBA Admission 2026

SoM IIT Mandi MBA Important Dates 2026

The important dates for admission to the MBA programme at SoM IIT Mandi are tabulated below:

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

Note: The MBA application deadline (January 30, 2026) has now expired.

SoM IIT Mandi MBA Admission Process

The MBA admission process at SoM IIT Mandi is conducted through CAT, followed by shortlisting and an interview round. The detailed process is shown below:

Stage Process Step Description
Step 1 CAT Qualification Appear for CAT 2025 and obtain a valid CAT score.
Step 2 Eligibility Check Bachelor’s degree with minimum 60% marks (Gen/EWS/OBC) or 55% marks (SC/ST/PwD). Mathematics must be studied at Class 12 level.
Step 3 Online Application Submit the MBA application form through the official SoM IIT Mandi portal and pay the application fee.
Step 4 Shortlisting Candidates are shortlisted based on CAT score, academic record, and work experience.
Step 5 Personal Interview Shortlisted candidates appear for a personal interview round conducted by the selection committee.
Step 6 Final Merit List Final selection is based on CAT score, interview performance, academic profile, and overall evaluation.
Step 7 Admission Offer Selected candidates receive admission offers and confirm their seat by submitting the admission fee.

SoM IIT Mandi MBA CAT Cutoff

SoM IIT Mandi MBA CAT cutoff represents the minimum overall percentile required to be considered for shortlisting to the next stage of the admission process

Category CAT 2024 Cutoff Percentile
General 75

SoM IIT Mandi Other Courses Important Dates 2026

The tentative dates for admission to the other programme at SoM IIT Mandi are tabulated below:

Programme Event Date
I-MBA Online Application Begins April 28, 2026 (9:00 AM)
Last Date of Online Application June 3, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Declaration of Shortlisted Candidates May 29, 2026 (1st List) / June 4, 2026 (2nd List)
Personal Interview Begins June 11, 2026
Declaration of Admission Results (List 1) July 3, 2026
Last Date for Fee Submission (List 1) July 10, 2026
Declaration of Admission Results (Waitlist 1) July 11, 2026
Reporting Date at IIT Mandi July 25, 2026
PhD Online Application Begins April 2026
Last Date of Online Application May 5, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Selection Process (Tentative) May 26–27, 2026

SoM IIT Mandi I-MBA Admission Process

The admission process for the Integrated MBA programme is shown below:

Stage Process Step Description
Step 1 JEE Main Score Applicants must appear for JEE (Main) 2025 (Paper 1) and obtain a valid NTA score.
Step 2 Shortlisting Candidates are shortlisted based on NTA score obtained in JEE Main.
Step 3 Personal Interview Shortlisted candidates are invited for a mandatory Personal Interview (PI).
Step 4 Merit List Final merit list is prepared based on JEE Main score (70%) and Personal Interview (30%).
Step 5 Admission Offer Selected candidates receive provisional admission offers via email.
Step 6 Fee Submission Candidates confirm their admission by paying the required programme fee.

Applicants must satisfy the following eligibility conditions:

  • Must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with minimum 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD).
  • Must have studied Mathematics and English at Class 12 level.
  • Must have appeared for JEE (Main) 2025 Paper 1.
  • The NTA score must be equal to or higher than the category-wise cutoff required for appearing in JEE Advanced 2025.

SoM IIT Mandi PhD Admission Process

The admission process for the PhD programme is described below:

Stage Process Step Description
Step 1 Eligibility Check Candidates must meet the minimum academic qualification requirements for the PhD programme.
Step 2 Online Application Submit the application through the official IIT Mandi portal.
Step 3 Screening Applications are reviewed by the selection committee.
Step 4 Written Test / Interview Shortlisted candidates may appear for the written test and/or personal interview.
Step 5 Final Selection The final merit list is prepared based on academic credentials, entrance test qualification, and interview performance.
Step 6 Admission Offer Selected candidates receive an admission offer and confirm their seat by completing registration.

SoM IIT Mandi Admission FAQs

Ques. What entrance exam is required for I-MBA admission at SoM IIT Mandi?

Ans. Admission to the Integrated MBA programme at SoM IIT Mandi is based on the NTA score obtained in JEE (Main) Examination (Paper 1), followed by a Personal Interview.

Ques. Is CAT mandatory for MBA admission at SoM IIT Mandi?

Ans. Yes, at SoM IIT Mandi most candidates must apply through a valid CAT score. However, applicants graduating from CFTIs or Top 100 NIRF-ranked institutes with the required CGPA may be eligible for CAT exemption.

Ques. Is work experience required for PhD admission at SoM IIT Mandi?

Ans. At SoM IIT Mandi work experience is mandatory for Part-Time PhD applicants, where candidates must have at least 2 years of professional experience. For Full-Time PhD, admission is primarily based on academic qualifications and national-level test scores such as GATE or NET.