IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission 2025: Application Form, Cut off, Fee, Eligibility Criteria

IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission 2025: Application Form, Cut off, Fee, Eligibility Criteria

Edited By Himanshu Shekhar | Updated on Sep 20, 2024 06:06 PM IST | #IIT Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission 2025 - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur will release IIT Kharagpur MBA 2025 application process after the declaration of CAT result. IIT Kharagpur will close the window to fill the application form for IIT Kharagpur MBA admission 2025 probably in the first week of February.

Candidates applying for IIT Kharagpur MBA 2025-27 must have a valid Common Admission Test (CAT 2024) scorecard to be eligible. Candidates’ will be shortlisted for IIT Kharagpur MBA on the basis of their scores in CAT 2024. Read this complete article by Careers360 to know in detail about the eligibility criteria, important dates, application process, and selection procedure for admission to the IIT Kharagpur MBA program for the academic year 2025-2027.

IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission 2025 - Highlights

CAT is a national-level entrance examination that is conducted for admission to various B-schools across the country. CAT 2024 exam date is November 24. Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the flagship postgraduate program of Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur.

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Features

Details

Name of the institute

Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM)

Course Offered

Management in Business Administration

Mode of Application Form

Online

Basis for admission

CAT score

Selection rounds

  • Online - Personal Interview (PI)

Level

Post Graduation

IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission Dates 2025

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA program of IIT Kharagpur must stay updated with the latest exam and admission dates. Check all the important dates related to IIT Kharagpur 2025 in the table that is given below.

Important Dates for IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission 2025

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IIT Kharagpur Admission Dates

CAT Result 2024

Third week of December 2024

Availability of IIT Kharagpur application form 2025

Third week of February 2025

Last Date of Online Application Form

First week of February 2025

Form Correction WindowFirst week of February to second week of February

Online Personal Interview

To be announced

Result Announcement for Admission

First week of May 2025

IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission 2025- Eligibility Criteria

For successful registration and admission to VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur candidates must check the eligibility criteria before filling the application form for IIT Kharagpur MBA admission 2025. Check the details below:

Academic Qualification

Students must fulfill the following educational qualifications:

Category

Qualification/ degree

Minimum marks

General/ NC-OBC

Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy or similar disciplines

-OR-

Master’s degree in Economics/Commerce/Science (with Statistics or Mathematics in bachelor’s level)

60% or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10 points

SC/ ST/ PwD

55% or 6.0 CGPA on a scale of 10 points

Additional Information

  • Candidates whose results are awaited or who will be appearing in the final year of the qualifying examination can also apply for IIT Kharagpur MBA 2025 admission. However, such candidates will be offered admission on a provisional basis until the required original certificates are submitted latest by May 31, 2025. The final marksheet/certificate of passing the qualifying degree is to be submitted by October 31, 2025 for verification.
  • IIT Kharagpur MBA admission 2025 for the reserved category will be conveyed as per the rules of the Government of India.
  • Students who belong to the PwD category must appear before a medical board. The decision of the medical board will be final.

IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission 2025- Application Form

VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur will open the window to fill the application form for IIT Kharagpur MBA admission 2025-27 in online mode. Before filling up the application form candidates must keep the following documents/information ready:

  • CAT 2024 score
  • Email address
  • Mobile number
  • Educational details
  • Debit/credit card or net banking details
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Steps to fill IIT Kharagpur MBA admission 2025 application form

  • Step 1- Visit the official website- som.iitkgp.ac.in.
  • Step 2- Click on the tab ‘Online Application’
  • Step 3- The screen will now display the login page.
  • Step 4- Click on the tab register and enter the details prescribed.
  • Step 5- Login with the credentials created
  • Step 6- Fill the application form by entering the following information:
    • Personal details
    • Education qualification
    • CAT 2024 score
  • Step 7- Pay the application fee

Category

Fee

General and NC OBC

Rs. 1600

SC/ST/PwD

Rs. 800

IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission 2025- Selection Criteria

Candidates are shortlisted for IIT Kharagpur MBA admission for batch 2025-27 in a two-step process. The selection rounds of IIT Kharagpur admission 2025 will consist of:

  • Step 1- Shortlisting for Online Personal Interview (PI)
  • Step 2- Final Selection and offer for admission to MBA batch 2025-27

Step 1- Shortlisting for Online Personal Interview (PI)

In this step, candidates who have filled the application form of IIT Kharagpur MBA admission, their application has processed by the authorities and only candidates who fulfilled the minimum eligibility criteria their application is shortlisted for the online PI round on the basis of CAT 2024 score, past academic score, and other criteria.

Candidates must have a minimum CAT 2024 score which is provided in this article when authorities have mentioned it.

Minimum CAT 2024 percentile for shortlisting

Category

Total Percentile

General/EWS

90

OBC

81

SC

60

ST

60

PwD

60

Overall candidates will be shortlisted for the Online PI round on the basis of the following components and weightage:

Components

Weightage

CAT 2023

Scaled score out of 20

Application Rating

Out of 20

Gender Diversity Factor (GDF)

2 marks will be given to female candidates only

The application rating (AR) looks at the applicants’ academic performances at various stages such as secondary, higher secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate (if any), along with professional work experiences. The details regarding the scores for application rating for various qualifications/degrees/work experience are provided below

Application Rating for 10th and 12th Standard

Percentage in 10th

Rating score

Percentage in 12th

Rating score

85% - 100%

3

85% - 100%

4

75% - <85%

2

75% - <85%

3

65% - <75%

1

65% - <75%

2



55% - <65%

1

IIT KGP MBA Admission 2025 - Application Rating for UG and PG courses

The official application rating for UG and PG courses have been released by IIT Kharagpur. The details are as follows:

Application rating for B.Tech/ BE./ B.Pharma/ Dual degree BTech-MTech/ Dual-degree BTech-MS

Score in B.Tech/ BE./ B.Pharma/ Dual degree

Rating score

90% - 100%

7

80%- <90%

5

70% - <80%

3

60 to <70%4

Application Rating for BSc/ B.Com/ BA

Score in BSc./ B.com/ BA Exam

Rating Score

80% - 100%

4

70%- <80%

2

60- <70%

1



Application Rating for MA(Eco)/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ MCA

Score in MA(Eco)/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ MCA Exam

Rating score

75% - 100%

3

65% - <75%

2

55% to <65%
1


Application rating (AR) for professional exams

Qualification

Rating

MTech/ME/MS/M.Pharma

1

CA , CS , CMA , CFA )and FRM

1

Application Rating for Work Experience

Experience in months

Rating Score G

Below 6 months0

6 months (80 days)

3

upto 2 years (180 to 730 days)

3+(no. of days-180)×0.003636*

2 years to 5 years

5-(no. of days-730)×0.003646**

*=2/(730-180)= 0.003636

**=4/(1827-730)= 0.003646

Important Note -

  • Candidates having work experience through internship/ projects/ training will not be considered for scoring.
  • Candidates who are still continuing in service their experience will be counted up to first week of February 2025.
  • The percentage of marks awarded by the university at the time of bachelor’s/master’s will be treated as final. However, if the concerned institute doesn’t provide any percentage, the CGPA score of the candidate will be calculated by the following method:

Marks Percentage = 60 + (40/3.5) x [(CGPA obtained / Total CGPA) x 10 – 6.5]

Step 2- Final Selection and offer for admission to MBA batch 2025-27

In the final stage of IIT Kharagpur MBA admission 2025 final selection be based on the cumulative score of the candidates. Check the table below to know the criteria and weights for the final selection to IIT Kharagpur MBA batch 2025-27.

Weightage for Final Selection

Criterion

Weight

Application Rating*

20

CAT 2023

VARC

20

DILR

10

QA

10

PI

40

Total

100

*Total of rating scores (A+B+C+F+G) or (A+B+D+E+F+G)

Note- The final offer of IIT Kharagpur MBA admission will be made on merit in each category. Barely fulfilling the minimum qualifying criteria as mentioned above would not guarantee a candidate for admission to the MBA program of VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur.

IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission 2025- Final Result

On conducting all the rounds for IIT Kharagpur MBA admission 2025, authorities will announce the final result for admission to MBA batch 2025-27 of VGSoM. Candidates will be able to check their final selection result by following the steps mentioned below:

  • Step 1 - Visit the official website - som.iitkgp.ac.in
  • Step 2 - Click on the tab ‘Selection status’
  • Step 3 - Enter the login details:
    • Application number
    • Date of birth
  • Step 4 - The screen will display if the candidate has been shortlisted or not.

IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission Fee Structure 2025

IIT Kharagpur will release the fee structure of IIT Kharagpur for MBA admission 2025. The fee structure for the 2025-27 session remains the same.

IIT Kharagpur Admission Fee Structure 2025

Description

Semester-1

A) CAUTION MONEY & DEPOSITES

Institute

1000

Library

1000

Hostel

4000

Total of (A)

6000

B) One time fee


Statutory Fee

1500

Alumni Subscription

2000

Medical Examination

200

Students' Welfare Fund

300

Modernisation Fee

700

Training & Placement fee

1500

Hostel Admission fee

1000

Hall Budget '

1000

International Immersion Program**

100000

Total of (B)

108200

Semester and Total Fee for IIT Kharagpur MBA 2025

C) Semester Fee in Rs

Semester 1 & 2

Semester 2 & 4

Tuition Fee*

225000

225000

Registration

400

400

Examination

500

500

Student Amenities

800

800

Internet Connectivity

600

600

Gymkhana

600

600

Technology Film Society

100

100

Medical Registration

200

200

Laboratory

800

800

Hostel Seat Rent

750

750

Electricity & Water Charges

1000

1000

Total of (C)

230750

230750

D) Hostel Charges



Mess advance

12000

12000

Hall Establishment Charge

18304

18304

Hostel Overhead Charge

880

880

Total of (D)

31184

31184

E)Student's Brotherhood Fund (yearly)

200

-

F) Insurance Premium (yearly)

2500

-

Grand Total for GE/PB/PD (A+B+C+D+E+F)

Semester 1: Rs 378834

Semester 4: Rs 264634

Rs 261934

IIT Kharagpur Admission MBA Ranking

The ranking for VGoSM is as follows:

Source

Ranking

NIRF ranking 2023

6th

Careers360

5th (Engineering category)

IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission 2025 - Contact Details

Dr. Sushil Punia
The Chairperson of MBA Admission
Email: admissions@vgsom.iitkgp.ac.in
Phone: Phone: +91-3222-284978 / +91-9643264474 (Mobile)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the final weightage given to CAT score?

For final selection CAT score is given the weightage of 40 points where VARC has 20, DILR and QA have 10 each.

2. What is the application fee for general category?

The application fee is Rs. 1600 for general category and Rs 800 for reserved category.

3. How can I fill the application form?

Application form of Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur can be filled in online mode only. The application form will be available on the official website after declaration of CAT 2024 result

4. When will be the CAT result 2023 declared?

CAT 2024 result will be announced probably in the third week of December.

5. What are the various stages in the selection process?

Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the a Personal Interview to be held in March in three stages.

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Questions related to IIT Kharagpur

Have a question related to IIT Kharagpur ?

Hello aspirant,

The application window for IIT Kharagpur's MSc, BArch, and MTech programs for 2024 is currently open. The institute accepts JEE Advanced results for admission to its flagship BTech curriculum. To appear for JEE Advanced, candidates must pass the JEE Main exam. The institute also accepts CAT results for MBA admission. In addition to its flagship curriculum, IIT Kharagpur provides students with PhD programs, LLM, MBA, E-MBA, Integrated MTech, Integrated MSc, and BSc/BS programs.

For more information, please visit the following link:

https://www.careers360.com/university/indian-institute-of-technology-kharagpur/admission

Thank you

Hope it helps you

Hello there,
Eligibility for an MBA at IIT Kharagpur typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for reserved categories) from a recognized institution. Since you've completed a diploma followed by a 3-year B.Tech, your eligibility would depend on whether your B.Tech is recognized as a qualifying bachelor's degree by IIT Kharagpur.

Additionally, candidates must have a valid CAT score for the MBA program at IIT Kharagpur. You should confirm specific eligibility criteria regarding your degree with the institution or refer to their official website for detailed admission requirements.

Thankyou. Good luck!
Hello there,

Eligibility for an MBA at IIT Kharagpur typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for reserved categories) from a recognized institution. Since you've completed a diploma followed by a 3-year B.Tech, yes, you are eligible and your eligibility would depend on whether your B.Tech is recognized as a qualifying bachelor's degree by IIT Kharagpur.

Additionally, candidates must have a valid CAT score for the MBA program at IIT Kharagpur. You should confirm specific eligibility criteria regarding your degree with the institution or refer to their official website for detailed admission requirements.

Thankyou. Good luck!

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  1. Cutoff and Minimum Rank for B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree in CSE :

    • IIT Kharagpur : For the dual degree in CSE, the closing rank for the General category in 2023 was around 599 . This rank is competitive, so the cutoff may vary each year.
    • IIIT Vadodara : The closing rank for B.Tech in Information Technology, which could include dual degree options, was approximately 21,896 for open category seats.
    • IIIT Surat : While specific cutoff details for dual degrees may not be widely published, it's advisable to check with the institution directly for the most accurate information.
    • IIIT Pune : Similar to IIIT Surat, detailed cutoffs for dual degree programs can vary, and checking official sources is recommended.
  2. Other Colleges Offering B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree :

    • Various NITs and IIITs across India frequently offer integrated B.Tech + M.Tech programs in CSE and related fields. These colleges typically have competitive admission requirements.
  3. Norma University : This institution is not widely recognized for offering a B.Tech + M.Tech dual degree program. For specific offerings, it is best to check their official communications directly.

  4. Suggestions for Colleges in Gujarat Offering Dual Degrees :

    • IIIT Vadodara is a prominent choice in Gujarat for computer science and related fields.
    • Nirma University also has a good reputation in engineering education and may offer integrated programs in engineering disciplines.

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