The Department of Management Sciences (DoMS), IIT Kanpur, is one of India’s most prestigious public B-schools, known for integrating management knowledge with technological innovation. Established in 1974 as part of IIT Kanpur, DoMS evolved into a premier management department to cater to the intersection of engineering excellence and business acumen.
DoMS aims to produce leaders capable of leveraging technology, analytics, and strategy to solve real-world business and policy challenges. With strong research-driven pedagogy, the department has been a leader among IITs for management education.
The MBA at IIT Kanpur is designed to offer a rigorous but flexible management curriculum. Students gain expertise in both functional domains (finance, marketing, HR, operations) and technological areas such as analytics, information systems, and fintech integration — reflecting IIT Kanpur’s pioneering reputation in data-driven decision-making education.
Faculty members are globally trained scholars with expertise in engineering, finance, operations, and economics, contributing to academic research, government projects, and corporate consultancy.
DoMS IIT Kanpur students benefit from a fully immersive campus within one of India’s premier IITs. The interdisciplinary ecosystem allows collaboration among various departments for data-driven projects, entrepreneurship ventures, and R&D.
Clubs like MarkiT (marketing), Finatics (finance), Optimus (operations), VittNiti (analytics), and Strategy League keep academic and industry engagement vibrant. Students also organize annual business fests like Prabandhan, leadership conclaves, and national hackathons.
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | December 30, 2024 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | January 24, 2025 |
| CAT 2024 Results | January 2025 |
| Shortlist for GD & PI | February 2025 |
| Group Discussion / Personal Interview | March 3–6, 2025 |
| Result Announcement | First Week of May, 2025 |
| Registration & Orientation | July 4–18, 2025 |
| Academic Session Commencement | Mid-July 2025 |
MBA (Master of Business Administration):
A two-year, full-time program integrating engineering and management education. Students study core courses in the first year and pursue electives in their chosen domain during the second year — building expertise in areas like technology management, analytics, finance, and operations.
PGPEX (Post Graduate Program for Executives):
A career enhancement program for professionals with 5+ years of work experience. It focuses on advanced leadership, strategy, and digital transformation.
e-Masters in Business Leadership:
Online postgraduate program offering professionals managerial and technical growth across digital business domains.
Ph.D. in Management Sciences:
A research-centered doctoral program emphasizing management theory, quantitative methods, and applied industrial innovations.
Eligibility:
A minimum of 60% aggregate marks (or 6.0 CPI) in Bachelor’s degree for General/OBC category; 55% for SC/ST/PwD categories.
Candidates must have completed 10+2 coursework in maths.
Final-year candidates can apply provisionally.
Entrance Examination:
Valid CAT 2024 scores (for Indian nationals).
International candidates may apply using GMAT.
Stage 1 – Application Submission:
Candidates apply online via IIT Kanpur’s PG portal with personal, academic, and CAT/GMAT details.
Stage 2 – Shortlisting:
Based on sectional and overall CAT percentile. Composite score considers academics, gender diversity, and work experience.
Stage 3 – Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI):
Shortlisted candidates participate in GD and PI to evaluate leadership ability, critical analysis, communication, and motivation.
Stage 4 – Final Selection:
A merit list is prepared using a composite score:
35% CAT score, 25% academics, 25% GD/PI, 10% work experience, and 5% gender diversity.
Admission & Enrolment:
Selected candidates confirm seats by paying initial admission and semester fees.
| Fee Component | Year 1 (₹) | Year 2 (₹) | Total (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Academic Fees | 5,40,000 | 2,60,000 | 8,00,000 |
| Admission & Registration Fee | 1,60,000 (one-time) | – | 1,60,000 |
| Miscellaneous / Activity Fees | 60,000 | 40,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Hostel + Mess Fees (approx.) | 50,294 per year | 50,294 per year | 1,00,588 |
| Total (Estimated) | – | – | ₹9–10 Lakhs |
| Key Metrics | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Highest CTC | ₹24,00,000 LPA |
| Average CTC | ₹18,14,000 LPA |
| Median CTC | ₹17,00,000 LPA |
| Placement Rate | 100% |
| Companies Participated | 35 |
| New Recruiters | 11 |
Deloitte, Accenture, PwC, EY, TCS, ICICI Bank, Amazon, HCL, Infosys, Adani, Axis Bank, Cognizant, HSBC, and L&T Infotech.
Consulting: 24% (Deloitte, Accenture, EY)
Finance & BFSI: 20% (ICICI, HSBC, Axis, HDFC)
IT & Analytics: 18% (Amazon, TCS, HCL, Quantiphi)
Manufacturing & Operations: 15% (L&T, Adani, Tata Steel)
Marketing/Sales: 12%
Others: 11% (CSR, Research, Startups)
100% Summer Placement achieved.
Highest Stipend: ₹3,00,000
Average Stipend: ₹1,20,000 per month
Top recruiters for internships include PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, TCS, and Amazon.
DoMS IIT Kanpur’s placement cell emphasizes alumni mentorship, corporate workshops, internship coordination, resume clinics, and leadership programs, supported by one of India’s strongest IIT alumni networks.
