IIT Bombay Opens MBA Admissions to Non-Engineers: Check Revised Eligibility Criteria

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Suparna Podder

Content Writer | Updated on - Jun 7, 2025

IIT Bombay's Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management has expanded MBA eligibility to include graduates from all disciplines, moving beyond its engineer-dominated cohorts.

The prestigious Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has announced a significant revision in its MBA admission criteria for its 2025-26 academic year. For the first time, candidates with three-year bachelor's degrees from any discipline including arts, commerce, and science can now apply for its MBA program if they meet academic requirements and have a valid CAT 2024 score.

This strategic shift aims to enhance academic diversity and improve gender representation in MBA cohort, addressing long-standing feedback from recruiters about the need for varied perspectives in management education. The move aligns SJMSOM with other premier B-schools like IIMs and IITs, which already admit students from diverse academic backgrounds.

What are the Revised Eligibility Criteria for MBA Admissions at IIT Bombay?

Aspiring MBA students seeking admission at IIT Bombay in SJMSOM's MBA batches should carefully review the following revised eligibility criteria:

A three-year bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) or a minimum CPI of 6.5 (6.0 for reserved categories) from a UGC/AICTE-recognized university or an institution deemed equivalent by the Ministry of Education, India.
Final-year students and those awaiting results may apply, provided they have secured the required percentage in completed semesters.
A valid CAT 2024 score submission is mandatory for all applicants.

Why IIT Bombay Make This Change?

IIT Bombay changed its MBA eligibility to welcome non-engineers for three crucial reasons. First, Previously, SJMSOM's MBA batches were predominantly filled with engineers due to the four-year degree requirement, but now students from arts, commerce, and science backgrounds will bring new viewpoints to classroom discussions.

Second, companies want well-rounded managers. Nowadays, recruiters prefer MBA grads who can handle real-world business challenges, not just technical problems.

Third, the move aligns with top B-schools like IIMs, making SJMSOM's program more inclusive while maintaining its high standards. This shift creates equal opportunities for all graduates, not just engineers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: Aspiring MBA candidates must prepare the following documents when applying for an MBA program at IIT Bombay:

Applicant passport-size photograph (Equal to or more than 40 KB)
Signature (Equal or more than 10 KB)
Graduation certificate
Category certificate (If applicable)
PwD certificate (If applicable)
CAT scorecard

Ans: Aspiring candidates seeking admission to the MBA program at IIT Bombay, follow these steps listed below:

Step 1: Visit som.iitb.ac.in
Step 2: Click on tab labeled ‘MBA Admission’.
Step 3: Select ‘Online Application’ and register using basic details to generate login credentials.
Step 4: Log in using generated credentials and complete the application form with accurate details.
Step 5: Submit scanned copies of necessary documents in the specified format.
Step 6: Make payment of INR 1,600 via the available online payment gateways.
Step 7: Review all details, submit the form, and print it out for your records.

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