BITSOM Courses & Fees 2026

BITS School of Management (BITSoM), Mumbai offers a two-year full-time residential MBA with a total fee of INR 28,55,000, which includes tuition, a one-time admission charge and on-campus accommodation. Established in 2021 by BITS Pilani — one of India’s top-ranked technical universities — BITSoM is positioned as a premium management school in the BITS system. The accommodation cost of INR 3,00,000 is bundled into the programme fee, so there is no separate hostel bill for MBA students. BITSoM also runs three short certificate courses priced between INR 50,000 and INR 60,099, designed for working professionals.

Note: The 2026-27 fee notification has not been released. Figures here reflect the latest published data available on the BITSoM official portal at bitsom.edu.in.

BITSoM Course and Fees Quick Overview

• 4 programmes: 1 flagship MBA and 3 certificate courses in business analytics, digital marketing and product management
• MBA total fee: INR 28,55,000 — includes tuition, admission fee and on-campus accommodation
• Accommodation (INR 3,00,000) is included in the MBA fee; no separate hostel charge
• Tuition component: INR 23,85,000; one-time admission fee: INR 1,50,000
• Security deposit of INR 20,000 is the only refundable component of the total fee
• Certificate courses range from INR 50,000 to INR 60,099 — short-format options on the same platform
• MBA admission accepts both CAT and GMAT scores

BITSoM Courses and Fees 2026

BITSoM MBA Fees 2026

The two-year flagship MBA at BITSoM is a INR 28,55,000 all-in programme — tuition, admission fee and residential accommodation bundled into one figure. Most MBA programmes at comparable private business schools charge hostel fees separately on top of the tuition, which can add INR 2 Lakhs to INR 4 Lakhs to the total outlay. At BITSoM, the stated total is the total. The security deposit of INR 20,000 is refundable at the end of the programme.

Admission accepts both CAT and GMAT scores. CAT 2026 registration is open from August 3 to September 15, 2026, with the exam on November 29, 2026 and results expected by December 24, 2026. GMAT scores are accepted on a rolling basis; candidates should check BITSoM’s current GMAT cutoff on the official admissions page. Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent CGPA). There is no upper age limit for applying to the BITSoM MBA, though the programme is primarily designed for candidates with up to three years of work experience as well as fresh graduates.

The selection process at BITSoM goes beyond the entrance test score. Shortlisted candidates are called for a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview (PI) conducted on campus. Work experience, academic records, extracurricular achievements and interview performance are all factored into the final admit decision. BITSoM does not publish category-wise fee waivers or NRI-quota fee structures in its standard fee notification; candidates from those categories should contact the admissions office directly.

BITSoM MBA Fee Bifurcation

The one-time admission fee and security deposit are front-loaded at the start of the programme. Tuition and accommodation charges are typically collected in semester or annual instalments; the exact payment schedule is provided in the admission offer letter. Candidates should budget for the full INR 28,55,000 over two years, of which INR 20,000 is recoverable at the end of the programme.

For candidates comparing BITSoM’s MBA fee with other private business schools, it is worth noting that the INR 28,55,000 figure already includes residential accommodation. At many comparable private b-schools, a separately billed hostel adds INR 2 Lakhs to INR 4 Lakhs to the stated MBA fee. On a fully loaded basis, BITSoM’s all-in cost is comparable to — and in some cases lower than — private b-schools that quote lower headline tuition but charge hostel separately.

BITSoM’s MBA is designed for full-time, campus-immersive study. The residential nature of the programme facilitates peer learning and industry interaction in the Mumbai context. Alumni and industry connects from the BITS Pilani network — spanning IIT-calibre engineering and management graduates — are a stated advantage of the programme for candidates who value cross-disciplinary networking.

BITSoM Certificate Course Fees 2026

Three certificate programmes are available at BITSoM at a fraction of the MBA cost. The Certificate Course in Business Analytics and the Professional Certificate Course in Digital Marketing are both priced at INR 60,099 each — identical in cost despite different content domains. The Certificate in Product Management Fundamentals is available at INR 50,000, making it the most affordable programme at BITSoM. These short-duration programmes are designed for working professionals seeking skill-specific credentials from a BITS Pilani brand without committing to a full two-year residential MBA. They do not require CAT or GMAT scores.

Admission criteria and duration for each certificate programme vary. Most are delivered in a blended or online format with periodic in-person sessions, making them accessible to professionals who cannot relocate for full-time study. Candidates should confirm the schedule, delivery mode, duration and prerequisites directly with BITSoM’s executive education office. Work experience requirements, where applicable, are typically one to three years in a relevant domain.

These certificate programmes do not carry credit transfer to the MBA, nor do they grant an MBA-equivalent credential. They are standalone short-course certifications from the BITSoM platform. Candidates considering the MBA should apply separately through the CAT or GMAT route.

BITSoM Application Fees

BITSoM charges a separate application processing fee for the MBA programme, payable through the official BITSoM admissions portal at the time of submitting the application. This fee is distinct from the CAT or GMAT registration fees paid to the respective exam bodies.

• BITSoM MBA application fee: Verify the current cycle amount on the official admissions portal at bitsom.edu.in — the fee is typically in the INR 1,000 to INR 2,500 range for private b-schools and is non-refundable
• CAT 2026 exam fee: Paid to the organizing IIM via the CAT portal — not to BITSoM. CAT 2026 registration runs from August 3 to September 15, 2026
• GMAT fee: Paid directly to GMAC — not to BITSoM
• Certificate courses: Application process and any applicable fee differ by programme; verify on the executive education section of bitsom.edu.in

BITSoM is established by BITS Pilani, one of India’s most recognised technical universities. Admissions to the MBA are competitive — the programme targets candidates with strong quantitative backgrounds, making it particularly well-suited for engineers seeking a management credential. Check the current cycle cutoffs, interview process and application deadlines on the official portal at bitsom.edu.in before applying. The application window typically opens a few months before the CAT registration deadline in August.