BITSoM Admission Dates 2027

BITSoM is accepting applications for its MBA 2027-29 batch. The first application round remains open until November 15, 2026. Applicants using CAT must take CAT 2026 on November 29, 2026 and submit their scores by January 12, 2027. Separate interview and result schedules apply to candidates in the first round and those applying with CAT scores.

The ongoing and upcoming events for this admission cycle are given below.

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The full-time MBA permits four types of entrance test scores. Certificate courses do not require an entrance examination and allow direct online enrolment.

BITSoM Courses and Fees

The main academic programme at BITSoM is its two-year, full-time residential MBA. Its INR 28,55,000 total fee combines tuition, the one-time admission charge and accommodation on campus, so there is no additional hostel bill. Four shorter professional certificate programmes are also available for working professionals.

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For the MBA, the two-year tuition component is INR 23,85,000. The fee also covers a one-time admission payment of INR 1,50,000 and residential accommodation worth INR 3,00,000. Students must additionally pay a refundable security deposit of INR 20,000. The application charge is INR 2,500 and is paid when the admission form is submitted. Programme fees are collected through annual or semester instalments according to the schedule stated in the offer letter.

BITSoM Admission Process

MBA Admission

MBA applications are handled directly by BITSoM through its own admission portal at bitsom.edu.in. There is no central counselling round. Selection considers the applicant’s complete profile rather than relying only on an entrance test score.

Applicants must meet the following MBA requirements:

• Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university. Students in the final year of graduation can also submit an application.
• A valid CAT, GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition or GRE score is required, and BITSoM accepts each of these four tests.
• BITSoM has not declared an official minimum percentage for graduation. Previous academic performance is reviewed as one part of the complete profile.
• Professional experience is optional, and fresh graduates are eligible. Relevant work experience can add strength to an application.

Selection takes place in three stages:

• Stage 1: Application and profile review. Applicants provide their entrance test score, undergraduate transcripts, resume, co-curricular record and two compulsory essays. They also pay the INR 2,500 application fee.
• Stage 2: Personal Interview. Shortlisted applicants attend an interview on campus. The panel assesses their communication, approach to solving problems and potential to lead.
• Stage 3: Final merit decision. The institute jointly reviews the test score, academic history, essays, work experience, co-curricular activities and interview performance before issuing its decision.

The 2026-28 batch had a median CAT percentile of 94.64, while admitted scores ranged from 80.09 to 99.41. The median GMAT score was 700, with scores extending from 640 to 750, and the median GRE score was 320. A CAT percentile of 90 or higher can make an applicant competitive for shortlisting, although BITSoM does not publish a fixed cutoff.

BITSoM Placements

BITSoM uses its presence in the Mumbai region and the wider BITS Pilani alumni community to connect students with employers from different industries. In the 2025 batch, 152 students registered for placements and 138 were placed. The reported placement rate was 90.8%. Salaries reached a high of INR 32.50 LPA, while the average and median stood at INR 21.0 LPA and INR 20.52 LPA, respectively.

Recruitment has covered Consulting, BFSI, Conglomerates, FMCG, Retail and Media. Companies named across placement reports include Accenture Strategy, Boston Consulting Group, EY, KPMG, McKinsey and Company, PwC, Aditya Birla Group and ICICI Bank. Connections through the BITS Pilani engineering alumni network also support employer access in analytics and technology consulting.

BITSoM Campus and Infrastructure

BITSoM functions from BITS Pilani Knowledge Village at Sector 19, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai - 410206. It is a residential campus within the broader BITS Pilani academic network in the Mumbai region. Housing for the entire two-year MBA is covered by the INR 3,00,000 accommodation component included in the programme fee.

Students have access to modern classrooms, case-study rooms, seminar halls and a management library. Members of the wider BITS Pilani alumni community take part in the MBA as mentors, guest faculty members and industry partners. BITSoM’s Mumbai-region location also helps students connect with finance, consulting and technology companies through guest sessions, placement activities and live projects. Road links from Thane and South Mumbai serve the Navi Mumbai campus, which can also be reached through the Mumbai Harbour rail line.

BITSoM Scholarships

Eligible MBA students can receive merit-based financial assistance from BITSoM. Further support is available through awards sponsored by BITS Pilani alumni and help with education loan applications.

BITSoM has not released separate fee-waiver details by category or a distinct fee structure for an NRI quota. Scholarship values differ between batches, so applicants should ask the BITSoM admission office for the terms that apply to their intake.

BITSoM vs NMIMS Mumbai vs K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management

BITSoM, NMIMS Mumbai and K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management are private business schools in the Mumbai market with active campus placement systems. NMIMS and K.J. Somaiya have operated their MBA programmes since 1981, while BITSoM was established in 2021. Applicants can compare them through their fees, accepted tests, institutional networks, batch histories and reported salary outcomes.

BITSoM draws on BITS Pilani’s engineering and technology alumni, giving students access to recruiters across management and technical fields. NMIMS has a longer operating record and follows a well-established NMAT admission route. K.J. Somaiya provides a lower-fee route into a private Mumbai business school. Among these three institutions, BITSoM alone accepts GMAT and GRE scores along with CAT, which can help applicants who are also applying to international MBA programmes.