The Department of Management Studies Indian Institute of Technology-Madras(DoMS-IIT Madras)
Admission
Eligibility Criteria
Regular Candidates
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A valid score in the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management.
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A Bachelor’s degree (or professional qualification equivalent to a university degree recognized by the UGC) in any discipline, with a minimum of 60% marks or first-class standing. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the minimum requirement is 55% marks.
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Final-year students are eligible to apply, provided they complete all requirements for the qualifying degree before the commencement of the program and submit a provisional certificate of completion within two months of joining.
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IIT graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or above (on a 10-point scale) are exempted from the CAT requirement.
Sponsored Candidates
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Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel by the sponsoring employer.
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A minimum of two years of work experience in the sponsoring organization is required.
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A valid CAT score is mandatory.
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional qualification recognized by the UGC) with at least 60% marks.
Defense Personnel
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Defense personnel are exempted from national-level entrance tests and must apply through the appropriate government agencies.
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A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional qualification recognized by the UGC) with a minimum of 55% marks is required.
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Foreign Nationals
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A valid GMAT score is required.
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A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional qualification recognized by the UGC) in any discipline with at least 60% marks.
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Final-year students are eligible to apply, subject to completion of degree requirements before program commencement and submission of a provisional certificate within two months of joining.
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Applicants must submit copies of citizenship-related documents issued by the Indian Embassy in their country of residence.
Selection Procedure
Shortlisting Process:
Candidates are shortlisted based on:
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Entrance exam performance (CAT/GMAT or equivalent)
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Past academic record
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Relevant work experience
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Academic diversity
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Gender diversity
Final Selection:
Admission offers are made on the basis of a composite score, which includes:
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Entrance exam results
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Reflective writing assessment and personal interview performance
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Academic achievements and consistency
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Work experience and extracurricular accomplishments.
CAT Percentile Cut-Offs for MBA Admission:
| Category | Overall Percentile Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 96 |
| OBC / SC / ST | 85 |
| EWS | ~87.67 |
| PwD | ~81.38 |
DoMS IIT Madras MBA Application Fee:
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
| General, OBC, and NRI/Foreign | ₹1,600/- |
| SC, ST, and PwD | ₹800/- |
For details please visit:DoMS-IIT Madras



