IIT (ISM) Dhanbad MBA Business Analytics 2026

Eligibility, CAT route, fees, selection and career guide

Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Official MBA Admissions ↗
EntranceCAT 2025
Duration2 years
Intake30 seats
Application2026 cycle closed
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MBA Business Analytics at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

The MBA in Business Analytics is the analytics-focused management programme offered alongside the institute's MBA. It suits candidates who want management education with stronger emphasis on analytical decision-making.

Best suited for

Graduates targeting analytics, business intelligence, consulting, operations, technology or data-enabled management roles.


Eligibility & Admission 2026

The 2026-27 admission notice requires a valid CAT 2025 score. Candidates need a recognised graduation degree or equivalent qualification with first class or 60%/6.0 CGPA; 55%/5.5 CGPA is specified for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

The 2026 application deadline was 31 January 2026, followed by institute interviews in February and March.


Fees

The official 2026 MBA brochure lists the same semester fee schedule for MBA and MBA Business Analytics. Mess charges of ₹19,500 per semester are additional.

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

Career Scope

Career options can span analytics, consulting, finance, marketing, operations, supply chain and industrial technology. Students should judge the programme using the latest role-level placement data rather than generic analytics salary claims.

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Student Discussion: MBA or MBA-BA?

Choose MBA Business Analytics when you want data and analytical decision-making to be central to your career. A general MBA can provide broader management flexibility. Compare the current curriculum and placement roles before making the decision.


MBA Business Analytics FAQs

What entrance exam is required?

The 2026-27 cycle requires a valid CAT 2025 score.

Can I apply to both MBA programmes?

Yes. IIT (ISM) states that candidates can apply for both MBA and MBA in Business Analytics.

What is the fee?

The official 2026 brochure lists the semester fees programme-wise; mess charges are additional.