IIT Madras, through its Department of Management Studies (DoMS), offers one of India’s most reputed MBA programs. Established over two decades ago, DoMS extends IIT Madras’s research-driven approach to the world of management, blending its engineering legacy with modern business practice. The two-year full-time MBA is designed to nurture leadership by combining theory, practical live-projects, internships, industry mentorship, and electives from six major functional domains. The program is known for its demanding yet supportive academic climate, strong campus life, and consistent high placements.
The 2025 MBA cohort achieved 100% placement, with the average CTC rising by over 10% year-on-year. The program features close industry partnerships, regular workshops, and deep alumni engagement. DoMS also hosts an Executive MBA for working professionals, PhD and research tracks, and partners on a unique Tech MBA and international programs.
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 Exam | Nov 2024 |
| Admission Applications Open | Dec 2024 |
| Application Deadline | Feb 2, 2025 |
| PI/Reflective Writing Shortlisting | March 2025 |
| Interviews | March 2025 |
| Final Offers/Result Declaration | May 2025 |
| Program Commencement | July 2025 |
| Program Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| MBA (General) | 2 years (full-time) |
| Executive MBA (EMBA, Alt. Weekend) | 2 years |
| Master of Science (MS by Research/Entrepreneurship) | 2–3 years |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | min. 3 years |
| Tech MBA (Quant/Analytics, Joint) | 5 years (dual/MS) |
| MDP/Certificate/Short-term | Variable, executive |
The DoMS MBA is structured over 7 quarters, including:
Core courses (Year 1): Quantitative methods, Economics, Cost Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Strategy, Legal, HR, Technology Management
Electives (Year 2): Choose from above streams, plus advanced project work
Summer Internship: 8–10 weeks at top corporates
Leadership Talks, Live Projects, Exchange Opportunities
Stepwise Process:
Eligibility: Graduation with 60%+ (55% for SC/ST/PwD); CAT score required (except certain IIT graduates/other special cases)
Shortlisting: Based on composite score (CAT, academics, diversity, experience)
PI & Reflective Writing: Shortlisted candidates attend situational writing test and panel interview
Final Selection: Based on composite of CAT, PI, academics, profile, achievements
Executive MBA process involves application, entrance test, SOP, and interview, no CAT needed.
| Year | Tuition (₹) | Miscellaneous (₹) | Hostel (₹, optional) | Mess & Others (₹) | Total (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 500,000 | 81,000 | 20,000 | 45,000 | ~6.5L |
| Year 2 | 500,000 | 81,000 | 20,000 | 45,000 | ~6.5L |
| Total | 10,00,000 | 1,62,000 | 40,000 | 90,000 | 12.84L |
IIT Madras MBA maintains a strong placement record.
| Metric | Data (MBA 2025) |
|---|---|
| Highest CTC (MBA) | ₹35.5 Lakh |
| Average CTC (MBA) | ₹17.9 Lakh |
| Median CTC | ₹18 Lakh |
| 100% Placement Rate | Yes |
| Top Recruiters | Amazon, Deloitte, TCS, Accenture, Dell, HSBC, Cognizant, Capgemini, Axis Bank, Dell, and ZS Associates are among the top recruiters. |
Sectoral Distribution:
General Management: 36%
Marketing & Sales: 26%
Finance: 16%
Analytics/IT: 15%
HR: 4%
Operations: 3%
