SJMSOM Admission Process 2026: Courses, Eligibility, Selection Criteria

SJMSOM offers MBA, EMBA, and PhD courses. For MBA, candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum score of 60%. Admissions are based on a composite score of CAT, following a Personal Interview process. The SJMSOM MBA fee is INR 15.15 Lakh. Candidates interested can check SJMSOM admissions in this article.

SJMSOM Admission Highlights 2026

Below is SJMSOM admission highlights

Parameters	Details
Mode of study	Online
Program Offered	MBA
Entrance exam	CAT
Selection Criteria	Personal interview
Mode of application	Online
Eligibility Criteria	Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum score of 60%.
Official website	https://www.som.iitb.ac.in/

SJMSOM MBA Admission 2026

Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management offers a two-year MBA program, aiming to prepare future business leaders and management professionals from all disciplines. The fee ranges between INR 96k to INR 15.15 Lakh. Below is a detailed SJMSOM admission criterion.

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for the CAT exam at SJMSOM are as follows.

Components	Weightage
CAT overall score	75
Class XII Marks	5
Graduation Marks	10
Post Graduation/Professionals Postgraduate degree	5 3
Work Experience	5

How to apply?

Step 1: Candidates are required to visit the official website of SJMSOM which allows for the online submission of the application form.
Step 2: To apply for the session, click on the application form link and provide the necessary details within 50 minutes, as the session will expire after that time.
Step 3: Please preview and submit your IIT Bombay application form after verifying all details and then proceed to the payment tab after submission.
Step 4: Pay the fee online using debit or credit card payments, as they are widely accepted and minimize errors.

Documents Required:

Passport-size photographs
10th and 12th mark sheets
Photo ID and birth certificate
Bachelor's degree certificate
Degree/provisional certificate
Migration certificate
Character certificate
Transfer certificate
SC/ST/PD certificate
Application form printouts
Entrance exam scorecard

SJMSOM Cutoff 2024

Below is SJMSOM CAT Cutoff 2024

Category	Minimum Overall Cut-off (Percentile)
General / EWS	90
NC-OBC	81
SC	60
ST	60
PWD	60

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans. The applicant's work experience is evaluated based on a 5% score, which is based on the duration of their relevant work experience.

Work Experience (in months)	Scoring Formula (in %)
< 12	0
> 12 to < 36	(x - 12) * 5/24 (Max 5)
> 36 and < 60	(60 - x) * 5/24
> 60	5

Ans. Below is the cut-off composite score for SJMSOM admissions, and how it varies by category.

Category	MALE (Composite Score Cut-Off)	FEMALE (Composite Score Cut-Off)
GN	48.27	44.64
EWS	48.27	44.64
OBC-NC	43.44	40.18
SC	32.18	29.76
ST	32.18	29.76
PWD	32.18	29.76

Ans. The candidate's Class XII or Equivalent (5%) score is determined using the following method.

Marks Obtained (%)	Score
< 65	0
> 65 and < 70	1
> 70 and < 75	2
> 75 and < 80	3
> 80 and < 85	4
> 85	5

Ans. Sponsored candidates are treated equally with others in their category without reservation.

Ans. The eligibility criteria for international candidates applying for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program at SJMSOM are as follows:
• A bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks or a minimum CPI of 6.5 out of 10 from Indian universities or other recognized institutions under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, AICTE, AIU, or reputed foreign university.
• Candidates in the final year of their degree and those awaiting results can apply. They must have achieved 60% marks or equivalent before the latest exam, and admission is based on fulfilling eligibility criteria.
• The candidate must have a valid GMAT score.
• The application process does not require TOEFL/IELTS for applicants who have completed their graduation with English as their primary language, requiring a letter from their university.

Ans. Candidates with valid GMAT scores from NRI/OCI/PIO card holders can apply. The school will shortlist them for an interview, either in person or online, based on their GMAT score

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