IIM Jammu MBA AI & Business Analytics Overview
The Dual Degree MBA in AI & Business Analytics is offered by IIM Jammu and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand. The 2026-28 batch is expected to be around 60 students. Students complete the first year at IIM Jammu and, subject to meeting the prescribed requirements, the second year at AIT Thailand.
It is designed for students who want management education combined with substantial AI, analytics, programming, data and technology exposure, rather than a conventional general MBA.
CAT Cutoff & Selection 2026-28
| Category / Gender | VARC | DILR | QA | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Male | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| General Female / Transgender | 63 | 63 | 63 | 70 |
| EWS Male | 44 | 44 | 44 | 60 |
| NC-OBC Male | 40 | 40 | 40 | 60 |
| SC Male | 35 | 35 | 35 | 50 |
| ST / PwD Male | 24 | 24 | 29 | 30 |
Final merit weightage
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| CAT | 42% |
| PI | 30% |
| Academic profile | 10% |
| Work experience | 10% |
| Gender diversity | 8% |
The admission policy says candidates are shortlisted through the CAP 2026 process using CAT 2025 and then assessed through the prescribed merit components.
MBA AI & Business Analytics Fees 2026-28
First year at IIM Jammu
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹7,18,905 |
| Other academic/non-academic expenses | ₹4,18,473 |
| Alumni fee | ₹6,000 additional |
| Refundable caution deposit | ₹50,000 |
| Mess | As per actuals |
Second year at AIT Thailand
| AIT component | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tuition & registration | THB 366,800 |
| Language support | THB 2,000 |
| Medical fee | THB 2,500 |
| Student union | THB 300 |
| Education visa | THB 1,900 |
| Total | THB 373,500 |
AIT also lists living/accommodation/miscellaneous expenses separately at an estimated THB 11,500-15,000 per month in the 2026-28 policy.
MBA AI & Business Analytics Curriculum
The first year includes 64.5 core course credits plus a 3-credit summer internship. The curriculum includes programming for analytics, business analytics, business intelligence and visualisation, AI/ML, natural language processing, data management, generative AI and agentic AI for business.
| Area | Examples |
|---|---|
| IT Systems & Analytics | Algorithms, Python/R, Business Analytics, BI & Visualisation, Advanced AI/ML, NLP, Data Management, Generative AI & Agentic AI. |
| Finance & Accounting | Financial Accounting and Corporate Finance. |
| Economics | Business Economics and Econometrics. |
| Operations | Mathematical Foundations, Probability & Statistics, Operations & Supply Chain. |
| Strategy | Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Governance. |
Second Year at AIT Thailand
Students who successfully complete the first-year requirements and meet the English-proficiency requirements can proceed to AIT Thailand for the second year. The AIT component comprises 33 credits across five terms and is equivalent to 48 course credits under the programme structure.
This is a dual-degree structure, not simply an exchange semester. Students should budget separately for AIT fees, living expenses, travel, visa and related costs.
Students’ Discussions & Practical Inference
Because the AI & Business Analytics MBA is a newer dual-degree programme, students should be careful about borrowing placement expectations from the flagship MBA. The programme is designed around AI, analytics and technology, and its second-year AIT structure adds international exposure, but a mature programme-specific final-placement history is still developing.
Ask about the first graduating batch, programme-specific recruiter participation, role titles, placement eligibility after the AIT year, total living costs and how employers view the dual degree. Treat general IIM Jammu placement figures as context, not as guaranteed AI & BA outcomes.
MBA AI & Business Analytics FAQs
What is the batch size?
The 2026-28 batch is likely to be around 60 students.
What is the General CAT cutoff?
The published PI-shortlisting threshold is 75 overall for General male candidates and 70 for General female/transgender candidates.
Where is the second year studied?
The second year is at AIT Thailand, subject to completing IIM Jammu's first-year requirements and fulfilling English-proficiency requirements.