Department of Management Studies (DOMS), IIT Madras

1. For Regular Candidates (i). Valid score in the Common Admissions Test (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management. (ii). Graduates (or professional qualification equivalent to that of a University degree recognized by the UGC) in any discipline with first class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) earned in their degree from a recognized/reputed University. (iii). Final year students (of the above mentioned programme) are also eligible to apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be admitted provisionally, on the condition that they meet all requirements for the qualifying degree before the start of the program and will produce provisional certificate of completion within two months of joining the program. (iv). IIT Graduates who have obtained a CGPA of 8 and above on 10 are exempted from CAT score. 2. For Company Sponsored Candidates: (i). To be sponsored by their employers and forward their application through proper channel. (ii). Minimum work experience of two years in the sponsoring organization. (iii). Valid score in the Common Admissions Test (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management. (iv). Graduates (or professional qualification equivalent to that of a University degree recognized by the UGC) in any discipline with first class or 60% marks (earned in their degree from a recognized/reputed University. 3. For Defense Personnel: (i). Defense personnel are exempted from the national level entrance test. Should apply through respective government agencies. (ii). Graduates (or professional qualification equivalent to that of a University degree recognized by the UGC) in any discipline with 55% marks (earned in their degree from a recognized/reputed University. 4. For Non-Resident Indian and Foreign Nationals: (i). Valid GMAT Score (ii). Graduates (or professional qualification equivalent to that of a University degree recognized by the UGC) in any discipline with first class or 60% marks earned in their degree from a recognized/reputed University (iii). Final year students (of the above mentioned programme) are also eligible to apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be admitted provisionally, on the condition that they meet all requirements for the qualifying degree before the start of the program and will produce provisional certificate of completion within two months

Candidates from all categories shortlisted based on the composite score shall be called for a Personal Interview. The final selection will be based on the following with due weights to each of the components: 1. Reflective Writing and Personal Interview 2. Composite score 3. Other Achievements

1. First-Class Graduate Engineers with First Division/ First Class Marks from Secondary Examination onwards 2.Work Experience (i) Self-sponsored candidates, not in service. - Minimum 4½ (four and a half) to maximum 10 (ten) years of work experience in manufacturing, engineering, and related sectors; holding responsibilities in production planning and control, research, design and development, quality control, plant engineering, maintenance, supply chain, construction, etc. (ii) Sponsored candidates need to have a minimum of 4½ (four and a half) years of work experience only. In these cases, there is no upper limit of experience. (iii) Candidates on study leave also need to have a minimum of 4½ (four and a half) years of work experience only. There is no upper limit of experience in these cases. They are eligible to participate in the placement process only on submission of a No Objection Certificate from the Company/ Employer. Please note that participation in the placement process does not guarantee placement. (iv)The date of computation of the number of years of work experience shall be 28th February 2024 for the academic year 2024- 25, i.e., 18th batch. (v) Candidates are advised to ensure meeting the minimum years of work experience to remain eligible for admissions. If not, the candidature will not be considered further for the admissions process and the application fee will not be refunded.

1. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of his/her academic background, which has to be consistently first division/first class from school (Secondary Examination) Board examination level to graduation level, relevant work experience, employer’s recommendations, performance in the Written Test 2. Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing Admission Test (VLMAT) and Personal Interviews to be conducted jointly by IIMC, IITK, and IITM.

1. First class or 60% and above in Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline 2. Minimum three years of work experience after UG

1. Online Applications for admission to the EMBA program opens on 7th September 2024. 2. The shortlisted candidates will go through the Selection process at the IIT Madras Campus on 8, 9 & 10 November 2024, which comprises of a written aptitude test and a personal interview. 3. Written aptitude test will be based on -Business Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability. 4. Results will be announced by December 2024 and the program will commence by January 2025.