Garima Content Writer
Content Writer | Updated On - Feb 12, 2026
Shortlisted candidates must check their registered email & application portal for interview details. The PI will be conducted offline from March 5 to 8, 2026, with the final selection list to be announced later.

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has released the Personal Interview (PI) calls for MBA Admission 2026–28 offered by the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM). Shortlisted candidates must check their registered email IDs and the official application portal for further instructions related to the interview process.
As per the official schedule, the Personal Interviews (Offline) will be conducted from March 5 to March 8, 2026, at the SJMSOM campus, IIT Bombay. The final list of selected candidates will be announced later.
IIT Bombay MBA 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Personal Interviews (Offline) | March 5–8, 2026 |
| Final Selection List | To Be Declared |
Selection Procedure for IIT Bombay MBA 2026
Admission to the MBA programme at SJMSOM is based on CAT 2025 performance, followed by a Personal Interview. The IIMs have no role in the admission process of SJMSOM, IIT Bombay.
Also Read:- CAT Cut Off 2025 for IITs, MBA Admission Criteria 2026-28, Percentile, Selection Process
Shortlisting for the PI round is based on a Composite Score calculated using the following components:
| Criteria for Shortlisting (PI Stage) | |
|---|---|
| Components | Weightage |
| CAT 2025 Overall Scaled Score | 75% |
| Academic Profile | 20% |
| Work Experience | 5% |
Note: Women applicants may be shortlisted to improve gender diversity without any additional weightage.
Social Media Discussions & Student Reactions
Following the release of PI calls, MBA aspirants actively discussed shortlisting updates across online forums and social media platforms. Key highlights from these discussions include:
- Email & Portal Notifications: Several candidates confirmed receiving PI call emails, while others mentioned that their application status had not yet been updated. Aspirants are advised to regularly check both their inbox (including spam folder) and the official application portal.
- Cutoff Speculations: Many students debated expected CAT 2025 percentile cutoffs and composite scores. However, SJMSOM has not released any official sectional or overall cutoff figures.
- Gender Diversity Queries: Some discussions focused on the note regarding women applicants being shortlisted to improve gender diversity, though no additional weightage has been officially specified.
- Work Experience Weightage: Candidates also analysed how the 5% weightage for work experience might have influenced shortlisting decisions, especially among freshers versus experienced applicants.
- Final Selection Concerns: Aspirants expressed curiosity about final merit list timelines and selection trends from previous years.
Candidates are advised to check the official website of IIT Bombay (@som.iitb.ac.in) and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.
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