Two of India's premier institutes, the Indian Institutes of Technology in Delhi and Bombay, have officially opened their admission portals for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes for the academic batch of 2026-2028. Candidates who have appeared for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 are now eligible to submit their applications online through the respective institute websites.
Prospective applicants are strongly advised to meticulously review the distinct eligibility criteria, critical deadlines, interview schedules, and fee structures for each institute before proceeding. It is crucial to note that securing a qualifying score in CAT 2025 is just the first step; candidates must submit separate application forms to IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay as their admission processes are independent.
Application Timelines and Key Dates for IIT Delhi and Bombay
IIT Delhi initiated its online MBA application process on November 30, 2025. The window for submission will remain open until January 26, 2026. Candidates shortlisted based on their applications will be called for personal interviews, which are scheduled to be held at IIT Delhi from March 9 to March 13, 2026. The final list of selected candidates is expected to be announced around the first week of May 2026. Successful candidates will register for the programme on July 18 and 19, 2026, followed by an orientation session on July 23, 2026.
IIT Bombay's Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) started accepting applications from January 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The deadline to complete the application is January 31, 2026, by 5:00 PM, with the fee payment window extending until February 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Offline personal interviews for shortlisted candidates are slated to take place at SJMSOM, IIT Bombay, from March 5 to March 8, 2026. The dates for the release of the final selection list are yet to be announced by the institute.
Eligibility Criteria and Required Documents
For the MBA programme at IIT Delhi, applicants must possess a bachelor's degree of at least three years duration (after 10+2) from a recognised university. A minimum of 60% aggregate marks or a 6.00 CGPA on a 10-point scale is mandatory. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories are eligible for a relaxation to 55% or 5.50 CGPA. Final-year students can also apply provisionally. IIT Delhi also offers an MBA in Telecommunication Systems Management, for which graduates in engineering, technology, sciences, commerce, economics, CA, or ICWA are eligible, with similar minimum marks criteria.
For the MBA at IIT Bombay's SJMSOM, candidates must have a valid CAT 2025 score and meet the institute's academic eligibility. It is important to remember that the IIMs are not involved in SJMSOM's selection process, so a separate application to IIT Bombay is compulsory.
Regarding document requirements, applicants to IIT Delhi need to upload a passport-size photograph, signature, and CAT scorecard initially. Shortlisted candidates must later provide academic transcripts from Class 10 onwards, degree certificates, category certificates (if applicable), work experience proof, and a photo ID. IIT Bombay requires similar documents, including photographs, signatures, CAT 2025 scorecards, mark sheets from Class 10, 12, and graduation, category certificates, and work experience proof. The institute cautions applicants to complete the form in one sitting due to a 50-minute time limit per session.
Programme Fees and Final Overview
The total tuition fee for the full MBA programme at IIT Delhi for Indian citizens is Rs. 12.00 lakh, payable over four semesters. For the previous batch, General, OBC, and EWS students paid Rs. 3,00,000 per semester as tuition, plus other charges and hostel fees. SC, ST, and PwD students were exempted from tuition fees but paid other applicable charges. The fee structure for IIT Bombay's MBA programme will be communicated in the offer letter to selected candidates.
Key details at a glance:
- IIT Delhi: Application deadline - January 26, 2026; Interviews - March 09-13, 2026; Total Tuition Fee - Rs. 12.00 lakh.
- IIT Bombay: Application deadline - January 31, 2026; Interviews - March 05-08, 2026; Fee - To be notified.
Applications for IIT Delhi's MBA programme are accessible through the Department of Management Studies website, while IIT Bombay's applications are available on its official online portal. Candidates should regularly check the respective admission portals for updates on shortlisting and interview calls and use the official contact emails provided for any queries.
