The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, has two full-time MBA programs-Web two-general; Web two-business analytics-for its Department of Management Studies:
The MBA program offers 120 seats, whereas the MBA in Business Analytics grants 30 seats. NIRF 2024 ranked IIT Dhanbad 46th among management institutes in India for the MBA program. Admission to these programs is based on CAT 2024 scores and PI.
The admission process of the MBA at IIT Dhanbad involves two main stages:
Stage 1: Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI): Candidates are shortlisted depending upon their CAT Exam scores.
Final Selection: For the candidates who were shortlisted, final selection will be done on the basis of multiple parameters, such as PI performance, CAT percentile, academic record, experience, and gender diversity.
| Event | Date |
| CAT 2024 Result Declaration | December 19, 2024 |
| Online Application Start Date | December 20, 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | January 31, 2025 |
| Personal Interview Dates | Feb 20-23, Mar 7-9, Mar 22-24, Mar 29-30, 2025 |
| Declaration of Admission Results | First week of May 2025 (Tentative) |
| Reporting at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad | To be Notified |
| Commencement of Semester | To be Notified |
For MBA (General Management):
For MBA in Business Analytics:
Candidates must meet the following minimum CAT percentile cutoffs to be eligible for the PI round:
| Category | CAT Percentile Cutoff |
| General | 80 |
| OBC/EWS | 70 |
| SC | 65 |
| ST/PwD | 55 |
The final selection of candidates is based on the following weightage:
| Component | Weightage (%) |
| Personal Interview | 40 |
| CAT Percentile | 35 |
| Academic Record | 10 |
| Industrial Experience | 10 |
| Female Candidate | 5 |
Points are allotted based on marks obtained in Class 10, Class 12, and Bachelor's degree:
| Academic Performance | 85% and above | 70% to <85% | 60% to <70% |
| Class 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Class 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Graduation | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Note: For graduation, CGPA equivalents are considered.
Points are awarded based on the duration of full-time work experience:
| Experience Duration (Months) | Points |
| 12 to 24 | 4 |
| 25 to 36 | 7 |
| More than 36 | 10 |
The total fee for the two-year MBA program is approximately ₹3.5 lakhs. This includes tuition fees and other charges. Candidates are advised to check the official website for detailed fee structure and updates.
IIT Dhanbad has a strong placement record for its MBA graduates. Some of the highlights include:
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The IIT Dhanbad MBA programs are a comprehensive blend of the rigors of academics and top-notch placement opportunities. A well-structured admission procedure follows a defined selection criteria through which aspiring aspirants can prepare themselves to get into the institute.
For more detailed information and updates, candidates are advised to visit the official IIT Dhanbad MBA admissions page.