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Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM)

Legacy and Vision

Established in 1995 to foster leaders who combine technology insight with management capability, Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) at IIT Bombay is among the country’s top government B-schools. It is globally recognized for transforming engineers, technocrats, and scientists into “Renaissance Leaders” equipped for digital-age business, analytics, and global strategy.

SJMSOM leverages the interdisciplinary research and legacy of IIT Bombay to create uniquely effective management curricula, blending technical depth, analytics, and leadership. The school is named after Dr. Shailesh J. Mehta—a distinguished IITB alumnus and philanthropist.

Academic Excellence

SJMSOM offers a pioneering set of programs: a full-time MBA, Executive MBA in collaboration with Washington University (St. Louis), Inter-Disciplinary Dual Degree Programs (IDDDP), and a research-focused doctoral program (PhD). The flagship MBA offers a rigorous, trimester-based 2-year journey, integrating technical and business expertise essential for leadership in innovation-driven sectors.

The curriculum embeds a strong analytical foundation, strategy, and experiential learning—supported by faculty who are IIT Bombay and international PhDs, world-class researchers, and renowned practitioners. Digital transformation, sustainability, and data analytics are central to pedagogy, ensuring relevance to contemporary corporate challenges.

Interdisciplinary Learning

Unlike standalone B-schools, SJMSOM enjoys unparalleled access to IIT Bombay’s expertise in data science, AI/ML, operations research, engineering, and policy. MBA projects often involve collaboration with technology labs, and students can choose electives from other IITB departments—making for unique dual-degree, technology+management profiles.

Research, Industry Connect & Globalization

SJMSOM is known for strong industry linkages, with frequent CXO and alumni talks, leadership immersion programs, live corporate consulting, and international research partnerships. Cross-functional centers focus on digital business, green supply chains, analytics, and entrepreneurship, anchoring knowledge at the frontiers of practice and research.

Student Life and Culture

The school is nestled within IIT Bombay’s vibrant, green, and cosmopolitan 550-acre campus at Powai—offering world-class libraries, residence halls, sports arenas, tech labs, social hubs, and culture fests. Numerous student-led clubs (Consulting, Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Quizzing, Sports, Social Impact, Women in Business) foster teamwork, innovation, and peer learning. Annual events like “Avenues” (business fest), E-Summit, and TEDxIITBombay offer ample platforms for exposure and networking.

Alumni and Industry Reputation

SJMSOM’s alumni—over 2,500 and rapidly growing—excel in consulting, technology, BFSI, supply chain, analytics, and tech entrepreneurship, including in global MNCs, unicorn startups, and the public sector. The B-school’s legacy is further cemented by the prominent positions its alumni hold, from global banks to leading digital and sustainability ventures.

Quick Info About College

Established Year
1995
Ownership
Government
Nirf Ranking
10
Iirf Ranking
10
Affiliated By
IIT Bombay
Total Seats
150
Fees
14.80 Lakhs
Campus Area
550 Acres
Approved By
AICTE
Avg. Package
₹25.82 LPA
Highest Package
₹72 LPA
Specialization
operations, finance, marketing, systems & IT, general management, analytics, supply chain, strategy, entrepreneurship

Important Dates

EventDates (Tentative)
Application StartJanuary 2026 after CAT results
Application Last DateEnd of January 2026
Shortlist for PI ReleaseFebruary 2026
Personal Interview RoundsFebruary–March 2026
Final Merit List ReleaseApril–May 2026
Offer Acceptance and Fee PaymentMay–June 2026
Academic Session StartJuly 2026

Courses Offered

  • MBA (Master of Business Administration): The flagship 2-year full-time residential program with a robust, core management and business analytics curriculum tailored for engineers and technology graduates. Students develop all-round leadership skills, insights into new-age technology-business intersections, and sectoral specializations to excel in digital global careers.

  • Executive MBA (EMBA): An 18-month program, delivered in partnership with Washington University in St. Louis, geared for working professionals to leap into senior leadership and global strategic roles.

  • IDDDP (Inter-Disciplinary Dual Degree Program): A unique IIT Bombay offering where fourth-year BTech/BS students of IITB pursue a concurrent MBA—merging technology and management expertise.

  • PhD in Management: Research-centric program fostering scholarly contributions in management theory, analytics, innovation, and operations.

Admission Process

  1. Eligibility:

    • Bachelor’s degree (4-year or equivalent) with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD); final-year students may apply provisionally.

    • Valid CAT score (General, recent cutoff 98.5+ percentile for shortlist); GMAT accepted for international candidates.

  2. Application:

    • Apply online post CAT result; upload academic, work, and personal profiles. Pay the application fee.

  3. Shortlisting:

    • Composite of CAT score (75% weight), academics (10%), work experience/masters (5%), UG/PG marks, diversity, and profile (5% each).

  4. Personal Interview:

    • Candidates assessed on leadership, communication, analytical thinking, achievements, motivation, and fit for SJMSOM-IITB.

  5. Final Selection:

    • Composite merit using PI, CAT, academics, and profile; final list and offer of admission.

  6. Admission & Enrollment:

    • Document verification and initial fee payment secure the seat.

Fees Structure

Fee Head1st Year (₹)2nd Year (₹)Total (₹)
Tuition Fee₹7,04,000₹7,04,000₹14,08,000
Admission + Welfare Fee₹9,200₹9,200
Hostel & Mess₹60,000–₹75,000₹60,000–₹75,000₹1,20,000–₹1,50,000
Security Deposit₹7,000₹7,000 (refundable)
Other Institute Fees₹25,000₹25,000₹50,000
Grand Total₹15,95,000–₹16,60,000

Fees are indicative; subject to annual revision.

Placement

Overview

SJMSOM, IIT Bombay is recognized for stellar placements, consistently achieving 100% placements for its MBA graduates. The 2025 season registered significant outcomes, underlining the school’s reputation among recruiters across domains.

Placement Highlights (2025)

MetricValue
Highest Package₹72,00,000
Average Package₹25,82,000
Median Package₹25,25,000
Top 75th percentile₹29,14,000
Placement Rate100%
No. of Recruiters52

Sectoral Break-up

  • FMCG/FMCD: 21% of offers (Colgate, HUL, ITC, P&G, Asian Paints)

  • BFSI & Consulting: 22% (McKinsey, Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, Axis Bank, ICICI, HDFC)

  • E-commerce/IT: 23% (Amazon, Flipkart, Tata Cliq, Ola, Zomato, Infosys, TCS, Cognizant)

  • Others: Analytics, Sales, Strategy, Supply Chain, General Management

Roles Offered

Consulting, Product Management, Business Analyst, Finance Manager, Marketing Manager, Operations & Supply Chain Specialist, General Management, IT/Digital Transformation Lead

Summer Placements

  • 100% summer internship placement (2024–26 batch)

  • Highest stipend: ₹5 lakh

  • Average stipend: ₹2.79 lakh; median: ₹3 lakh

  • Top sectors: FMCG (24%), E-commerce/IT (23%)

Career Services

SJMSOM’s Career Development Committee (CDC) supports students with continuous career guidance, resume workshops, GD-PI training, networking with recruiters, alumni panels, and post-placement support. The “summer to PPO” (pre-placement offer) pipeline is robust due to IITB’s brand and industry collaborations.

Placement Trends

  • Excellent gender diversity—female students’ average package often leads.

  • Increase in international placements and leadership roles.

  • Strong lateral placement support for students with prior work experience, and alumni switching careers.

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