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DOMS IIT Kanpur offers admission to the PG and PhD programs in the fields of finance, human resource management, IT, marketing, Business Analytics and many more. To be admitted to DOMS IIT Kanpur, candidates must meet the institute's eligibility criteria. The application process is conducted online, and candidates can apply to IIT Kanpur through its official website for admission to various PG and PhD courses. The more details about the admission to popular courses are tabulated below-
| Aspect | MBA | PGPEx-VLM |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 years | 1 year |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree with ≥60% (50% for SC/ST/PwD), final-year students eligible | Bachelor's degree with ≥60% ; minimum 4 1⁄2 years full-time work experience |
| Selection | Valid CAT 2025 score; shortlisting + Group Discussion + Personal Interview; work experience | academic records, work experience and performance in Aptitude Test and Personal Interview |
| Application Timeline | Ongoing Fill the Form |
December 2025 Fill the Form |
| Total Fees | INR 7.64 Lakhs | INR 13.5 Lakhs |
| Mode | Full-time residential | Full-time residential |
| Read More | MBA | PGPEx-VLM |
DOMS IIT Kanpur MBA Admission Dates 2026
Important dates regarding the MBA admission process at IIT Kanpur are tabulated below:-
Students can find detailed information about MBA application process at IIT Kanpur in the given video:
DOMS IIT Kanpur MBA Admission 2026
DOMS IIT Kanpur offers admission to the MBA as its flagship program. The specialization, eligibility, and selection criteria for this course is mentioned below:
| Course | Specialization | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | General | Graduation with 60% with Mathematics in Intermediate level+ CAT score | CAT + Academic + Work Experience + Personal interview + group discussion |
| Information Technology | |||
| Finance & Economics | |||
| Public Policy | |||
| Marketing | |||
| Service Management | |||
| Systems Management | |||
| Human Resource Management | |||
| Operations | |||
| Sustainability Management |
Important Points Students Should Know
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In the final stage of the MBA admission process, final selection will be based on the cumulative score of performance in CAT, Academic Performance, Work experience and the candidate’s performance in GD & PI process. The weightage given to different components for arriving at the final score is given.
| Component | Weight* |
|---|---|
| Scaled CAT Score | 20% |
| Academic Performance (HSC+Graduation) | 20% |
| Work Experience | 10% |
| Group Discussion | 20% |
| Personal Interview | 30% |
Note: To promote gender diversity in the MBA batches, the department plans to continue with a gender diversity multiplier for the shortlisted female applicants. It is proposed that the composite scores of the female applicants be inflated by 15% (ie, multiplied by 1.15).
Students can find real candidate's GD and PI experience for IIT Kanpur MBA (from a 2025 admission session, shared by an engineering fresher):
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Students can find detailed MBA Interview experience in the following video:
DOMS IIT Kanpur MBA Cutoff 2026
The overall cutoff percentile for CAT is 55-80 percentile, IIT Kanpur MBA Cutoff used for shortlisting for GD & PI for the academic year 2026-2028 for different categories are mentioned below :
| Category | Cutoff percentile |
|---|---|
| GEN, EWS and OBC | 80 |
| SC/ST and PWD | 55 |
| See what Amit Nigam of MBA (2022) has to say about the Admission at IIT Kanpur MBA: “It would help if you had a Valid CAT score ( preferably above the 85 percentile to apply for MBA at IIT Kanpur. An excellent academic record of above 65% in 10th and 12th and a CGPA of about 6.5 and above from a recognized AICTE university/ IIT/IIM or IIIT. The application form is available on the MBA IIT Kanpur Portal. The admission process could have an interview system. Currently, the students are onboarded based on their academics and CAT score. An interview process would also take into account, the ability of the individual to communicate efficiently.”To read more about his review, click here |
DOMS IIT Kanpur PGPEx-VLM Admission 2026
PGPEX-VLM is a unique one-year full-time residential program for executives, jointly offered by IIT Kanpur, IIM Calcutta, and IIT Madras under the guidance of MoE (Ministry of Education) and DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade). Students must have a first-class graduate or post-graduate degree in any discipline of engineering from leading engineering colleges or institutions & have a minimum 4½ (four and half) to maximum 10 (ten) years full-time post qualification work experience followed by Written test & Personal interview. GMAT score is optional but all candidates short‐listed on the basis of application Form will have to appear in the Written Test.The PGPEx-VLM admission procedure includes the following stages-
| Admission Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Interested candidates can fill out the application form for the PGPEX-VLM program available on the IIT Kanpur website. |
| Written Test | The candidates will be shortlisted for the written test based on their application. The test will be for 2 hours and will evaluate the candidate’s analytical ability, verbal ability, and engineering aptitude. |
| Personal Interview | The candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview, based on their performance in the written test. |
| Admission offer | The selected candidates will receive an admission offer from the institute. |
DOMS IIT Kanpur PhD Admission 2026
DOMS IIT Kanpur offers admission to the 3 years full time residential PhD program. The Total fees for IIT Roorkee MBA PhD is INR 1.01 Lakhs. The specialization, eligibility, and selection criteria for PhD are given below:
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | valid JRF/GATE/CAT/GMAT/NET score | Merit performance in the written test and interview |
DOMS IIT Kanpur PhD Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Master's in Management or relevant Engineering/Technology: ≥55% marks / 5.5 CPI (or higher if specified).
- Bachelor's in Engineering/Science (4-year): ≥75% marks / 7.5 CPI + valid GATE/CAT/GMAT score (waived for CFTI graduates).
- Master's in Science/Arts/Commerce/CA: ≥65% marks / 6.5 CPI + first division in Bachelor's + valid JRF/GATE/CAT/GMAT/NET score.
DOMS IIT Kanpur PhD Selection Criteria 2026
Shortlisting for Written Test
- Based on academic record, work experience, category-wise seats, and total applications.
- Done by PhD admission committee → separate shortlists for GN, OBC, SC, ST, DAP.
Selection Process & Weightage
- Written Aptitude Test → conducted for shortlisted candidates.
- Personal Interview → only for those who appear in the written test.
- Panel evaluates academic background & general proficiency.
- Separate interview shortlist per category based on written test performance.
Final Merit List Preparation
- Weightage: Written Test 40% + Personal Interview 60%
- Separate merit lists for categories (GN, OBC, SC, ST, DAP).
- GN & OBC processed together; SC & ST processed together (no cross-group comparison).
- Minimum qualifying cut-offs (decided by committee):
- General: 65
- OBC-NCL/EWS: 58
- SC/ST/DAP: 45
All candidates who qualify Stage 3 (written test + interview) are considered for the final merit list.
DOMS IIT Kanpur Admission FAQs
Ques: How will I know if I am selected for the MBA admission interview at IIT Kanpur MBA?
Ans: A certain number of candidates are called for the Group Discussion and Interview. Call letters are sent to the shortlisted candidates through email. This list will also be available on the department webpage. Offline interviews are likely to be held at Kanpur & Noida. Candidates will give their preference for location, but the venue of interview may be different from the top preference of the applicant.
Ques: What is the format of SC/ST, OBC and Person with disability certificates at IIT Kanpur?
Ans: Students should note that IIT- Kanpur employs a centralized standard format of certificate for reserved category students. Those students who have applied in the reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PD), should bring with them the appropriate certificate in that prescribed format when they come for the written test.
Ques: Is it possible to change my centre for the GD-PI process after registration at IIT Kanpur MBA?
Ans: No, There isn’t any such provision for changing the GD-PI centers.
Ques: Is work experience required for MBA admission at IIT Kanpur MBA?
Ans: No, work experience is not compulsory for the MBA at IIT Kanpur MBA. Freshers can apply and get admitted. However, if you have full-time work experience (after graduation), it gives extra points in the Final Merit List, which helps in shortlisting and final selection.
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For admission to the MBA program, you must hold an undergraduate degree from any recognized university with minimum 65% aggregate. Admission to the MBA course is done on the basis of the CAT score followed by a Group Discussion and personal interview round.