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The MBA in DS & AI at IIT Mandi is designed to develop future-ready business leaders with strong capabilities in data-driven decision-making, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics. The programme blends management education with cutting-edge technologies to address the evolving needs of the digital economy.
Highlights of MBA in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Programme:
- AI-Powered Business Transformation: A comprehensive curriculum that integrates core business fundamentals with artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and digital strategy.
- Industry-Aligned Learning: Regular curriculum updates co-developed with industry experts to align academic learning with current and emerging market requirements.
- Cutting-Edge Technical Ecosystem: Access to state-of-the-art analytics laboratories, advanced computing facilities, and IIT Mandi’s technology incubator, Catalyst.
- Experiential Learning: Exposure through live projects, AI-driven business case challenges, internships, hackathons, and industry immersion programmes.
- Global Orientation: International collaborations, visiting faculty members, and opportunities for global exposure.
Commenting on the programme, Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi, said:
“MBA in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence embodies our vision of shaping future business leaders who can harness the power of data and AI responsibly and innovatively. IIT Mandi remains committed to excellence in technology-driven management education.”
Prof. Anjan Kumar Swain, Chairperson, School of Management, IIT Mandi, added:
“Our program seamlessly fuses management, analytics, and technology to create leaders who can thrive in today’s fast-evolving digital economy. We aim to deliver a transformative learning experience that sharpens critical thinking, fosters innovation, and strengthens leadership capabilities.”
As per a release issued by the institute, the programme has recorded strong placement outcomes. The most recent batch achieved an average CTC of ₹18 LPA, with the highest CTC reaching ₹49 LPA. Recruiters included organizations from analytics, consulting, BFSI, technology services, and AI-driven business domains.
Eligibility and Admission Process
| Eligibility and Admission Process | Details |
| Applicant Category 1 (CAT-based) | Candidates who have appeared for CAT 2025 may apply using their CAT 2025 scores. |
| Detailed Eligibility Criteria | |
| Applicant Category 2 (CAT-exempted) | Candidates holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) or from institutions ranked within the Top 100 of NIRF 2025 (Overall or Engineering), subject to the minimum required CGPA. |
| Detailed Eligibility Criteria | Available at: https://som.iitmandi.ac.in/ |
| Application Submission | Candidates are required to submit their applications through the online application form available on the SOM website. |
| Personal Interview | Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview following initial screening |
| Application Opens | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Application Closes | 27 Jan 2027 |
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