IIT Delhi MBA Admission Process & Criteria: Step-by-Step Guide to Selection Process, Dates, & Fees

31 December, 2025

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If you’re aiming for quality management education beyond the traditional IIMs, IIT Delhi MBA admission process has opened now. The online application form are currently live since November 30, 2025 and the last date to submission the online application is 26th January 2026.

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is not just a top engineering institute, its Department of Management Studies (DMS) also offers one of India’s most prestigious MBA programs. Known for industry-aligned curriculum, and strong placements, the MBA at IIT Delhi is increasingly becoming a preferred destination for CAT aspirants.

Tentative Dates for IIT Delhi MBA Admission Process

Admission Process	Tentative Dates
Online application starts	30 November 2025 (Tentative)
Last date for submission of online application	26 January 2026
Personal Interview	09-13 March 2026 (Monday to Friday)
Declaration of Admission Results	First Week of May 2026 (Tentative)
Registration of New Students	18-19 July 2026
Orientation of New Students	23 July 2026

IIT Delhi MBA Admission Process: Step-by-Step Selection Process

1. CAT 2025 Shortlisting

The first step for any candidate seeking admission is to appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 and list IIT Delhi as an option. Shortlisting for interviews is typically based on CAT score, academic records, work experience (where applicable), and other diversity parameters.

2. Personal Interview (PI)

Candidates shortlisted after CAT results are invited for the Personal Interview (PI), which is generally conducted in March at the IIT Delhi campus. This round assesses communication skills, leadership potential, subject-knowledge, and overall fit for management education.

3. Final Merit List

The final selection is made by combining the CAT score (weighted heavily), interview performance, academic records, and other factors. Final admission offers are typically announced by May each year.

4. Enrollment and Orientation

Selected candidates must complete registration procedures and pay requisite fees before attending the orientation program which is usually conducted in July.

IIT Delhi MBA Admission Criteria: Eligibility for IIT Delhi MBA?

The candidates with following qualifications are eligible to apply for admission to the MBA program at IIT Delhi:

A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from any universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India/other educational institutions/deemed as a University.
The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification after higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
A minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) or 6.00 CGPA on a 10 point scale or equivalent in the qualifying degree.
A relaxation of 5% in marks (i.e. min. 55%) or equivalent in CGPA (i.e. min. 5.50 on a 10-point scale) for the SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Candidates in the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who are awaiting results can also apply. If selected, such candidates will join the program provisionally, only if she/he submits a certificate by certain date.
Those having applied to IIT Delhi MBA programs on qualifying the CAT 2025 will be shortlisted and then invited for a interview at IIT Delhi.

Fees for IIT Delhi MBA Admission

The application fees for IIT Delhi MBA:

Rs. 1600 for GEN/OBC/EWS, and Rs. 800 for SC/ST/PWD per program.

The fee structure for the 2025-2027 batch of IIT Delhi MBA Program:

General/OBC/EWS: Tuition fee per semester is Rs. 3 lakhs, Institute Residence fee is Rs. 8,600, and Other Charges are Rs. 22,400.
SC/ST/PwD: Tuition fee per semester (reduced), Other Charges: Rs. 22,400/-, and Institute Residence Fee: Rs. 8,600/-

The tuition fees for Indian citizens: Rs. 12 Lakhs for the entire MBA Program (payable in 4 equal semesters)

Note: For detailed breakup of fee, and for reserved categories, visit IIT Delhi website.

Weightage for for IIT Delhi MBA Selection

The total intake for IIT Delhi MBA program is 115 seats for MBA General and 30 seats for MBA Telecom.

Weightage for Shortlisting Process

CAT: 65%

10th: 6&

12th: 5%

Grad: 5%

Gender Diversity: 6%

Work Ex: 7%

Grad Institute*: 6%

Weightage for Selection Process

CAT: 40%

10th: 5%

12th: 3%

Grad: 3%

Interview: 40%

Work Ex: 6%

Grad Institute*: 3%

* Graduate from MoE funded Technical Institution / Institute of Eminence / Institute of National Importance

MBA Programs Offered at IIT Delhi (DMS)

DMS offers below-mentioned full-time MBA programs:

MBA (General) – Broad management education covering all core areas like Marketing, Finance, Strategy, HR, Operations, and more.

MBA in Telecommunication Systems Management – A specialized program integrating management with telecom technology and systems, ideal for students targeting tech-driven managerial roles.

Both programs are two years long and are delivered through cutting-edge pedagogy including case-studies, simulations, and industry projects.

Executive MBA program – It’s a specialized post graduate business degree program designed for experienced professionals who are already working in management or leadership roles. Executive MBA program at IIT Delhi meets the needs of mid-career executives who want to enhance their skills, expand their networks, and advance their careers without interrupting their work commitments.

Doctoral Program (PhD) – With its liberal multidisciplinary approach, the department provides excellent ambience for research. Specific research and teaching interests of the department, include Global strategy & strategic alliance, Knowledge management, Technology Management, Systems approach to waste management & productivity, Business forecasting, Strategic business management, Economic feasibility & Techno economic analysis, among many others.

MBA Placements Report of IIT Delhi: Key Highlights of 2024 Batch

The Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi, demonstrated its strong industry standing by successfully completing 100% final placements for the MBA Class of 2022–24. Here is an overall placement performance:

Average CTC: ₹23.4 LPA
Median CTC: ₹22.05 LPA
Highest CTC: ₹40.5 LPA
Average CTC (Top 10%): ₹35 LPA
Average CTC (Top 30%): ₹30.7 LPA

The consistent rise in salary figures highlights the growing trust recruiters place in IIT Delhi’s management graduates.

Domain-Wise Placement Distribution at IIT Delhi MBA

Students received offers across a wide range of roles, with consulting and analytics emerging as the most preferred domains.

Strategy & Consulting 24.4%
IT & Analytics 19.2%
Sales & Marketing 18.8%
General Management & HR 13.2%
Finance & Economics 12.4%
Supply Chain & Operations 12%

Also read, IIT Delhi MBA Placement Report for Previous Years.

Domain-Wise Roles and Recruiters

Strategy & Consulting: Students secured coveted roles such as Associate Consultant and Capabilities & Insights Consultant. Key Recruiters: Bain & Company, McKinsey & Company, Accenture Strategy, Alvarez & Marsal, Acuvon Consulting.

IT & Analytics: Roles included Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Product Specialist, and IT Leadership roles. Key Recruiters: EXL, Accenture, Capgemini, Wipro, Paytm, Axtria, Mphasis, Diageo, Hexaware.

Sales & Marketing: Profiles such as Product Manager, Marketing Management Trainee, and B2B Sales Consultant were offered. Key Recruiters: Tata Consumer Products, Texas Instruments, ICICI Bank, Reckitt, IBM, Indegene.

Finance & Economics: Students were hired for Finance Associate, Wealth Management, and Portfolio Monitoring roles. Key Recruiters: Yes Bank, Tresvista, Power Finance Corporation.

General Management & HR: Roles included General Management Trainee and HR Management positions. Key Recruiters: Adani Group, Reliance Industries.

Supply Chain & Operations: Students received offers for Program Manager and Operations Strategy roles.
Key Recruiters: Amazon, Tata Consumer Products, Jubilant Foodworks, Yum! Brands, Reckitt.

Why Choose IIT Delhi MBA Program?

The MBA programs at IIT Delhi blend technical rigor with managerial excellence. This combination helps students stand out in a competitive job market. The curriculum of IIT Delhi MBA is designed not only to build core management competencies but also to train students in analytical thinking, decision-making, and innovation leadership.

The Department of Management Studies (DMS) at IIT Delhi places heavy emphasis on experimental and process-oriented learning. The pedagogical tools include extensive use of Harvard case studies (HBS), simulation exercises, industry-oriented project work, 8 weeks of summer projects, 3 weeks of Social Sector attachment and the like, to facilitate the same.

DMS, IIT Delhi, ranked 4th In India QS World University Ranking for Business and Management Studies in 2025. It also ranked 4th in NIRF Rankings for 2024.