IIT (ISM) Dhanbad MBA 2027–29: Admission, Fees, Eligibility & Placements

MBA and MBA in Business Analytics guide for the 2026-27 intake

Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Official MBA Admissions ↗
EntranceCAT 2025
Duration2 years
ProgrammesMBA / MBA-BA
2026 ApplicationsClosed Jan 31
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MBA Eligibility 2026

For the 2026-27 intake, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad states that candidates need a graduation degree or equivalent recognised qualification in any discipline with first class or at least 60% marks/6.0 CGPA. The threshold is 55%/5.5 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates as specified by the institute.

Which entrance exam is accepted?

The 2026-27 MBA admission notice requires a valid CAT 2025 score for MBA and MBA in Business Analytics.


MBA Selection Process

The current admission cycle uses the CAT score as the qualifying test route followed by the institute's selection process, including personal interview. Candidates can apply for both MBA programmes through the institute portal.

Stage2026-27 information
Application opens24 December 2025
Last date31 January 2026
Personal interviewFeb 19-22, Mar 14-16, Mar 22-24, Mar 28-29, 2026
ResultFirst week of May 2026, tentative

MBA Fees 2026

The official 2026 brochure lists the semester fees below. Mess charges of ₹19,500 per semester are additional according to the brochure, and the institute notes that the semester fee is under revision.

SemesterUR/OBC/EWSSC/ST/PwD
I₹1,16,400₹41,400
II₹86,700₹11,700
III₹95,700₹20,700
IV₹86,700₹11,700

Students should verify the payable amount in the final offer and fee notice before payment.


MBA Placements & Career Outcomes

Career outcomes should be evaluated using programme-specific placement data when available. IIT (ISM) has an established placement ecosystem across technical, energy, mining, analytics, consulting, finance and general management roles. Do not compare only the highest CTC; look at average and median compensation, recruiter mix and role quality.

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Student Discussion: Is IIT (ISM) MBA Right for You?

The key question is whether the institute's engineering-industry ecosystem and management curriculum match your career goal. Candidates interested in analytics, energy, operations, consulting or industrial sectors may find the ecosystem particularly relevant, but the programme should be judged on current placement outcomes and curriculum.


IIT (ISM) Dhanbad MBA FAQs

Does IIT (ISM) Dhanbad accept CAT for MBA?

Yes. The 2026-27 admission notice requires a valid CAT 2025 score.

What is the MBA eligibility?

Graduation in any discipline with first class or 60%/6.0 CGPA; 55%/5.5 CGPA is specified for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Can I apply for both MBA programmes?

Yes. The institute states that candidates can apply for both MBA and MBA in Business Analytics.