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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad [IIT (ISM) Dhanbad] is a two-year, full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Management Studies and Industrial Engineering. The programme is designed to develop competent management professionals with strong analytical, leadership, and strategic decision-making capabilities, while integrating management education with technological and industrial perspectives.

Programmes Offered

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad offers the following full-time management programmes:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • MBA in Business Analytics

Eligibility Criteria

MBA Programme

  • A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA (55% for SC/ST/PwD categories, as applicable).
  • Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying degree may apply provisionally, subject to fulfilling degree requirements before programme commencement.
  • A valid CAT score, as specified by the institute, is mandatory.

MBA in Business Analytics

  • A B.E./B.Tech degree in any discipline from a recognised institution with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA (55% for SC/ST/PwD categories).
  • Final-year B.E./B.Tech students may apply provisionally.
  • A valid CAT score is required.

Important Dates (MBA – 2026–27 Admission Session)

  • Online Application Opens: 24 December 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: 31 January 2026
  • Personal Interview (PI) Rounds: 19–22 February, 14–16 March, 22–24 March, 28–29 March 2026
  • Declaration of Admission Results: First week of May 2026 (Tentative)
  • Reporting at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad: To be notified
  • Commencement of Semester for MBA Courses: To be notified

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official MBA admissions portal of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad:
    https://www.iitism.ac.in/home-mba
  2. Complete the online application form for the desired MBA programme.
  3. Upload the required academic records, CAT score details, and supporting documents.
  4. Pay the prescribed application fee within the stipulated timeline.
  5. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about further stages of the selection process, including Personal Interviews.

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