Department of Management Studies (DOMS), IIT Madras

Chennai, Tamil NaduEst. 2004

NIRF Rank #13
AICTE
NAAC A++

Although, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras was started in 1956, the Department of Management Studies (DoMS) division of IITM was started in 2004. MBA as a course was started in the 2001, three years prior to the establishment of the division. It is one of the best place to do MBA in India. It has accreditations from AACSB. Over the years it has become a hub for emerging leaders. With its world class facilities, DoMS provide the perfect platform for its students to emerge as top leaders.

Avg placement: ₹18.3L; Median ₹18L (2025-26)
Flagship fee: ₹10L; Master of Business Administration (MBA) · 2-yr residential
Top package: ₹40L; Highest CTC 2025-26
Programs: 6; Across all modes

Admission dates not announced yet.

Eligibility

Accepted exams

CAT

95%General

OBC: 82
SC: 70
ST: 70

GMAT (For International Students/ NRI Candidates)

No cutoff published

Note: Minimum 60% in graduation · Work experience not required

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Placements

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Flagship programme only · Class of 2025-26

Avg CTC

₹18.3L

Median ₹18L

Highest CTC

₹40L

Not published

Placed

—

Not published

Placement trend · batch-wise

Avg CTC
Highest

Offers by sector

All programs combined

Sector split not published yet.

Summer internships · 2025 batch

₹2.4L/mo
Highest stipend: ₹1.1L/mo
Avg stipend

Top recruiters

Official placement report 2025-26View official data

Programs & Fees

Avg CTC

₹18.3L

Median ₹18L

Avg. Tuition Fee

₹9.5L

Across 4 programs

Placed

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Batch of 2025-26

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Flagship
Full-time2 yearsResidential
93
Seats
₹18.3L
Avg CTC 2025-26
₹10L
Tuition
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Weekend2 years
—
Seats
—
No data
₹9.9L
Tuition
PGPEX-VLM (Post Graduate Programme for Executives – Visionary Leaders in Manufacturing)
Full-time1 yearResidential
—
Seats
—
No data
₹17.5L
Tuition

Program	Seats	Avg. Placement	Tution Fee
Master of Business Administration (MBA)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential	93	₹18.3LAvg CTC 2025-26	₹10LTuition
Executive MBA (EMBA) Weekend2 years	—	—No data	₹9.9LTuition
PGPEX-VLM (Post Graduate Programme for Executives – Visionary Leaders in Manufacturing) Full-time1 yearResidential	—	—No data	₹17.5LTuition
MS by Research (Management / Entrepreneurship) Full-time2 yearsResidential	—	—No data	₹43KTuition
Tech MBA (Dual Degree – B.Tech + MBA) Full-time5 yearsResidential	—	₹20LAvg CTC	—Not published
MS in Quantitative Finance (IDDD – Inter Disciplinary Dual Degree) Full-time5 yearsResidential	—	—No data	—Not published

Total cost of the MBA

Fee data 2026 · applyo.in

₹10Lknown costs so far

Hostel, mess charges, personal & travel not published

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Avg package: ₹18.3L
Tuition fees: ₹10L
Monthly EMI: ₹16,861

Scholarships

8 scholarships

67%

Highest award

Institute Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship

Eligibility

Merit-cum-need basis
parental annual income below INR 4,50,000
minimum 5.0 CGPA in previous semester
offers ~67% waiver on tuition fees

Institute Free Studentship

Eligibility

Need-based
awarded to financially needy students
waives tuition fees partially or fully

Girish Ready Scholarship

Eligibility

Named endowment scholarship
merit/need criteria as per donor terms
open to DoMS students

Institute SC/ST Scholarship

Eligibility

Reserved for SC/ST category students
tuition fee waiver applicable

Central Sector Scholarship for SC Students (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, GoI)

Eligibility

SC students meeting GoI income and merit criteria

Central Sector Scholarship for ST Students (Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI)

Eligibility

ST students meeting GoI income and merit criteria

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (MHRD / National Scholarship for Single Girl Child)

Eligibility

Single girl child of family
merit-cum-need basis as per MHRD/NSP norms

Indian Women's Association at Bonn Scholarship

Eligibility

Female students at IIT Madras
merit/need criteria per donor terms

67%
Highest award
Institute Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship
Eligibility
- Merit-cum-need basis
- parental annual income below INR 4,50,000
- minimum 5.0 CGPA in previous semester
- offers ~67% waiver on tuition fees
Institute Free Studentship
Eligibility
- Need-based
- awarded to financially needy students
- waives tuition fees partially or fully

Alumni Outcomes

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Alumni breakdown not published yet.

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Campus

What’s on campus

630-acre campus

Hostel optional · 20 hostel blocks

Getting there

Start
DoMS IIT Madras campus
Chennai
Airport
~6.8 km
Chennai International Airport
Railway
~14.6 km
Tambaram railway station
Nearest city
~10 km
Chennai

Living nearby

PGs and flats around DoMS IIT Madras, by distance from campus

Rings at 0.5 and 1 km. Dots show distance only, not direction.

1Department Of Management Studies, IIT Madras0.1 km

2Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras0.3 km

3bhadra0.6 km

4Sindhu Boys Hostel, IITM0.6 km

5Cauvery Hostel IITM0.6 km

6Tunga hostel0.7 km

7Ganga Hostel0.7 km

8Mandakini Hostel0.8 km

Admission

Admission rounds

Application fee

₹2K

Apply at doms.iitm.ac.in

Interview cities

Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai

Step by step

01
CAT 2025 Result & Application Portal Opening
Declaration of official CAT scores by IIMs followed immediately by the launch of the DoMS IIT Madras Online MBA Admissions Portal.
02
Online Application Submission & Fee Payment
Apply online at doms.iitm.ac.in with required documents and pay application fee
03
Composite Score Shortlisting & Call Letters
Shortlisting based on composite score (CAT score, academic performance, work experience, gender and academic diversity)
04
Selection Rounds (Writing Test)
Appear for Written Ability Test (WAT) / Reflective Writing at designated PI centre

05
Selection Round- Personal Interview
Appear for Personal Interview (PI) in Chennai / Delhi / Hyderabad / Kolkata / Mumbai
06
Final Composite Score & Admission Result Declaration
Final merit list prepared based on composite score (CAT + WAT + PI + academics + profile)
07
Seat Acceptance
Admission offer and Payment of Seat Acceptance Deposit

Composite score

75%

Entrance exam

Selection

Written Ability Test
Personal Interview
Reflective Writing

FAQs

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What type of programs does DOMS IITM offer?

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The Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras delivers a two-year Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), PGPEX-VLM, a Dual Degree (MBA + MTech/MS), PhD, and Executive MBA programs that establish a technology commitment with management education.

What is the admission process?

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The admission process is based on the CAT test scores (95 percentile or above), followed by PI rounds (personal interview rounds). A candidate's work experience and prior academic record will also be considered and a cumulative score will be made and admissions will be offered based on the cumulative scores.

Can I get into IIT Madras DOMS MBA with 90 CAT percentile?

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While IIT Madras DOMS generally prefers 94+ percentile, a 90 percentile may still qualify if you have strong academics (90%+), work experience, or a technical background. The selection process evaluates your overall profile, and exceptional performance in the interview can offset a slightly lower percentile. Some candidates with 88-91 percentile have secured admission with outstanding profiles. Check DOMS' latest admission guidelines for updates.

How are the placements?

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The placement at DOMS is 100%, with the average CTC around 16-17 LPA in 2024, and the highest CTC being around 30 LPA. Some of the top recruiters include Accenture, Bank of America, CAMS, CISCO, IBM, ICICI Bank, VIP, Kantar, TVS Credit, McKinsey & Company.

What is the fee structure?

Applyo

The MBA program's fee structure is 1.2L for two years and 17L for EMBA. IIT Madras has scholarships opportunities as well.

Is hostel accommodation available?

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Yes, on-campus hostel facilities are provided for MBA students.

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Department of Management Studies (DOMS), IIT Madras

Accepted exams

Placement trend · batch-wise

Offers by sector

Summer internships · 2025 batch

Top recruiters

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Executive MBA (EMBA)

PGPEX-VLM (Post Graduate Programme for Executives – Visionary Leaders in Manufacturing)

Total cost of the MBA

Education loan calculator

What’s on campus

Getting there

Living nearby

Step by step

CAT 2025 Result & Application Portal Opening

Online Application Submission & Fee Payment

Composite Score Shortlisting & Call Letters

Selection Rounds (Writing Test)

Selection Round- Personal Interview

Final Composite Score & Admission Result Declaration

Seat Acceptance

Composite score

Selection

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