KIIT School of Management (KSOM) was established in 1993. KSOM has been awarded NAAC Accreditation in "A++" grade and has been approved by the AICTE. KIIT is also the youngest institute in India to be declared a University by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Outlook-ICARE has ranked KSOM as the 11th best private B school in India in 2024. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD courses.
KSOM offers its 2-year flagship, MBA. Applicants are required to have at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university. The selection criteria are based on valid KIITEE Management/ KIITEE/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT entrance scores along with Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT). The total MBA fee is INR 13.90 Lakh.

During KSOM Placements 2024, the highest international package was recorded at INR 18 Lacs, while the highest domestic package was INR 19 Lacs, and the average package was INR 9 Lacs. Some of the top recruiters are Deloitte, EY, PWC, KPMG, Amazon, Nielsen IQ, Juspay Technologies, Salesforce, Peoplestrong, FactSet, GE Research, Cadence Design System and more.
KSOM Highlights
Given below are KSOM Highlights.
| Parameters | Details |
| Name | KIIT School of Management |
| Short form | KSOM |
| Established in | 1993 |
| Accreditation by | NAAC with "A++" grade |
| Approved By | AICTE |
| Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2024 | 11th best private B school in India |
| Courses | undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD courses. |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Admission Basis | Merit and Entrances |
| Entrances Exams | KIITEE Management/ KIITEE/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT/GATE/ UGAT Score |
| Selection Criteria | Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Writing Ability Test (WAT). |
| Highest International Package | INR 18 Lacs |
| Highest Domestic Package | INR 19 Lacs |
| Average Package | INR 9 Lacs |
| Top Recruiters | Deloitte, EY, PWC, KPMG, Amazon, Nielsen IQ, Juspay Technologies, Salesforce, Peoplestrong, FactSet, GE Research, Cadence Design System |
| Official website | https://ksom.ac.in/ |
KSOM Courses and Eligibility
Listed below is a tabular representation of KSOM Courses along with eligibility and selection criteria.
| Courses | Eligibility | Selection criteria |
| BBA | Applicants are required to have at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board. | The selection process for applicants will be based on their UGAT Score, Career Marks, and performance in PI. |
| MBA | Applicants are required to have at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university. | The selection criteria are based on valid KIITEE Management/ KIITEE/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT entrance scores along with Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT). |
| PhD | Applicants must hold an MTech. /ME/MCA/MBA/ or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA. OR M.Sc./MA/M.Com./LLM degree with a minimum of 55% marks or CGPA. OR A B.Tech./BE degree or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA is required. | The selection criteria are based on valid GATE score along with Career marks Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT). |
KSOM Fees
Listed below is a tabular representation of KSOM Fees.
KSOM Admissions 2026
KSOM accepts admissions via Online mode. Below is the KSOM admission process.
- Step 1: Applicants must visit the official website of KSOM.
- Step 2: Select the desired course.
- Step 3: Upload the documents.
- Step 4: Pay the fees.
- Step 5: Applicants will receive a notification on their respective email addresses.
KSOM Placements 2024
Given below is a tabular representation of KSOM Placement statistics.
| Parameters | Details |
| No of companies visited | 170+ |
| Highest International Package | INR 18 Lacs |
| Highest Domestic Package | INR 19 Lacs |
| Average Package | INR 9 Lacs |
| Top Recruiters | Deloitte, EY, PWC, KPMG, Amazon, Nielsen IQ, Juspay Technologies, Salesforce, Peoplestrong, FactSet, GE Research, Cadence Design System |
KSOM Rankings 2025
Listed below is a tabular representation of KSOM Rankings from various organizations.
| Agency | Category | Ranking |
| Times of India 2025 | BBA/BMS | 2 out of 70 |
| IIRF 2025 | MBA | 27 out of 122 |
| IndiaToday 2020 | MBA | 52 out of 292 |
| Overall | 15 out of 120 | |
| BBA/BMS | 15 out of 120 |
KSOM Scholarships
KSOM has launched a scholarship program for MBA students. The scholarship offers a 50% waiver of tuition fees for eligible students. Given below are KSOM Scholarships.
| Category | Criteria |
| Top 5 Students of KIITEE Management Entrance Test 2025 | Rank-wise top 5 scorers |
| Candidates with 80 Percentile and above score in CAT/XAT | Centre based/offline examination |
| Candidates with 95 Percentile and above score in MAT | Applicable for Dec. MAT & Feb. MAT (Centre based/offline examination) |
KSOM Facilites
KIIT School of Management provides students with academic facilities, recreational amenities, and medical services, including a well-stocked library, seminar halls, indoor recreation centers, swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, and a 24/7 medical Centre. Below are the KSOM facilities.
- KSOM's infrastructure features a world-class, fully Wi-Fi campus.

- KSOM offers a multifunctional gym for students.

- It includes an auditorium for industry talks, student functions, lectures, and movie screenings.

- There is a well-equipped, dedicated computer lab with pre-installed software.
- Separate hostels for boys and girls are available for all programs.

- The four-storey library houses a collection of national and international journals, magazines, books, and newspapers.

- Nineteen air-conditioned classrooms are equipped with multimedia systems and Wi-Fi connectivity.

- A 120-seater gallery is available for seminars and smaller events.
- Other facilities include gyms, swimming pools, tennis courts, a hospital, and large playgrounds.

KSOM Faculty
Kumar Mohanty, a B.Tech., PGDM (XIMB), and Ph.D., is the Director of KSOM, Industry Engagement, and FDP at KIIT. Given below is a tabular representation of the KSOM Faculty members.
| Name | Designation | Photograph |
| Kumar Mohanty | Director | ![]() |
| Arvind Tripathy | Dean | ![]() |
| Suvasis Ghosh | Dean- BBA | ![]() |
| Sumita Mishra | Assistant Professor | ![]() |
| Ipseeta Satpathy | Senior Professor | ![]() |
| Ashok Kumar Sar | Senior Professor | ![]() |
| Ashutosh Kar | Associate Professor | ![]() |
| Manoj Kumar Jena | Assistant professor | ![]() |
| Jyotiranjan Hota | Associate Professor | ![]() |
| Brajaballav Kar | Associate Professor | ![]() |
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KIIT School of Management - [KSOM], Bhubaneswar Course & Fees
Important Dates
| Events | Course | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| XAT 2027 Admit Card |
MBA/PGDM |
20 December, 2026 |
| XAT 2027 Exam |
MBA/PGDM |
03 January, 2027 |
| MAT May 2026 PBT Registration |
MBA/PGDM |
01 April, 2026 |
| MAT 2026 September Session PBT Exam: September 13, 2026 |
MBA/PGDM |
13 September, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. KIIT School of Management (KSOM) is located at Campus-7, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha - 751024, and is a part of KIIT University.
Ans. KSOM can be contacted via
• Phone: +91 76080 08740, +91 078944 60016, +91 76080 08731, 078944 60016
• Fax: O674 – 2725278
• Email ID: https://ksom.ac.in/contact-us/ , [email protected]
Ans. Given below is a tabular representation of KSOM MBA fee structure.
| Parameters | Admission Fee | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 3rd Installment | 4th Installment |
| Onetime Fee (Admission Administration, Registration, Hostel Joining Fee, Books & Materials and Laptop) | INR 1,00,000 | ||||
| Tuition Fee | — | INR 2,42,500 | INR 2,42,500 | INR 2,42,500 | INR 2,42,500 |
| Development Fee | — | INR 60,000 | INR 60,000 | INR 60,000 | INR 60,000 |
| Co and Extra Curricular Activities | — | INR 20,000 | INR 20,000 | INR 20,000 | INR 20,000 |
| Total Academic Fee (A) | — | INR 3,22,500 | INR 3,22,500 | INR 3,22,500 | INR 3,22,500 |
| Hostel Rent, Utility and Establishment Charges (100% AC Hostel) | — | INR 70,000 | INR 70,000 | INR 70,000 | INR 70,000 |
| Mess Charges (for Five Months) | — | INR 30,000 | INR 30,000 | INR 30,000 | INR 30,000 |
| Laundry Fees | — | INR 2,655 | INR 2,655 | INR 2,655 | INR 2,655 |
| Total Hostel Charges (B) | — | INR 1,02,655 | INR 1,02,655 | INR 1,02,655 | INR 1,02,655 |
| Total Fee (A+B) | INR 1,00,000 | INR 4,25,155 | INR 4,25,155 | INR 4,25,155 | INR 4,25,155 |
| Grand Total | INR 18,00,620 | ||||
Ans. The KIITEE Management exam is a computer-based national-level entrance test conducted by KIIT School of Management for MBA programs across India. The KIITEE Management Entrance test lasting 2.5 hours. The exam comprises 150 multiple-choice questions covering Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, English, General Knowledge, and Social Concern.
Ans. Given below are the eligibility criteria for KIITEE Management.
• Graduate in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate marks from any Indian university or educational institution.
• Possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in 10th and 12th board examinations.
• CGPA or grades in place of marks converted into equivalent marks based on equivalence certified by the university/institution/board.
• In the absence of university instruction, equivalence is established by dividing the obtained CGPA by the maximum CGPA and multiplying by 100.
• Calculation of aggregate marks considering all subjects, including optional ones.
Ans. Yes, the mock test paper will be available on the website five days before the KIITEE Management test.
Ans. Yes, KSOM offers a summer internship program, which ends in June, involving students working on a live project in a reputable corporate house under the guidance of corporate and faculty mentors. The program aims to ensure projects are meaningful and valuable to the organization. It carries 8 credits, equivalent to 4 full semester courses, and can cover tasks such as market surveys, selling, financial analysis, product design, HR policy document creation, and hiring assistance.
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