IIT Bombay MBA now open to 3-year graduates from all disciplines
IIT Bombay has revised its eligibility criteria for admission to the MBA programme for the academic year 2025-26. Until last year, only candidates with a four-year Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree in any discipline, along with a first-class score or a minimum CPI of 6.5 out of 10, were eligible to apply.With the new criteria, candidates with a three-year Bachelor's degree in any discipline are now also eligible, provided they meet the required academic performance.advertisementThis change from the Shailesh J Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) at IIT Bombay marks a significant shift in the MBA admission policy of IIT Bombay, as it opens doors to a broader pool of students, especially from non-engineering backgrounds.
The upcoming MBA batch of 2025–27 is expected to see greater participation from students of diverse academic fields.REVISED IIT BOMBAY MBA ELIGIBILITY IN DETAILCandidates must hold a Bachelor's degree (three-year or four-year) in any discipline from a recognised university or institution, with at least 60% marks or a CPI of 6.5 out of 10.For candidates belonging to the SC, ST, or PwD categories, the minimum requirement is 55% marks or a CPI of 6.0. Final-year students or those awaiting their final results can also apply, provided they have achieved the required scores in exams held so far.advertisementAdditionally, all applicants must have a valid CAT score to be considered for admission.A STEP TOWARDS INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMSThe key reason behind this change is to bring in greater academic and gender diversity into the MBA programme. The nature of management education today requires the presence of varied perspectives in the classroom, particularly because real-world business problems rarely have a single correct answer.The case method used in management teaching thrives on contributions from students with different educational and professional experiences.This revision also addresses concerns raised by recruiters who regularly visit SJMSOM. Many companies have emphasised the need for more inclusive hiring and training environments.By widening the eligibility criteria, IIT Bombay is responding to this feedback and aligning itself with global best practices in management education.CHANGE IN LINE WITH NATIONAL TRENDThis revision brings IIT Bombay in line with other premier institutes such as the IIMs and other IITs that already accept candidates with three-year undergraduate degrees.Apart from creating more opportunities, the broader eligibility is expected to enrich classroom learning and help produce more well-rounded management graduates.Must Watch
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