BITSOM (BITS School of Management) is a new-age B-school established in 2021 by BITS Pilani. BITSoM is known for its flagship MBA program, which is a 2-year full-time residential course. The MBA program has 5 specializations and the students will be able to opt for any 2 specializations in their final year of MBA. BITSOM MBA intake is 160. BITSoM MBA admissions are based on CAT/ GMAT/ GRE, and a personal interview. BITSoM median CAT percentile considered is 94 percentile. 

BITSoM MBA fees is INR 25.72 lakhs, which includes the tuition as well as hostel fees. BITSoM placements 2023 concluded with the highest package of INR 50.10 LPA and an average package of INR 23.85 LPA. Some of the major recruiters included McKinsey & Co., Bain & Co, JP Morgan Chase, Cervin Venture, Hindustan Unilever, Pidilite, Aditya Birla Group, etc.

 

BITSOM Highlights

All the details about BITSOM are mentioned in the table below:

Particulars Statistics 
Established Year 2021
Campus Size 60 acres
Fees INR 25.72 Lakhs
Intake 160
Number of Courses 1
Number of Faculty 24
Scholarship  Merit Scholarship, Merit cum Need Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship available.
Highest Package INR 50.10 LPA (2023)
Total Recruiters McKinsey & Co., Bain & Co, JP Morgan Chase, Cervin Venture, Hindustan Unilever, Pidilite, Aditya Birla Group, etc.

 

BITSOM Important Dates 2024

The BISTSOM MBA dates for the academic year 2024-26 are as follows:

Events Round 1 Dates Round 2 Dates
Application Start September 08, 2023 November 20, 2023
Application Closes November 19, 2023 January 28, 2024
Interviews November - December 2023 January - March, 2024
Result  January 15, 2024 April 15, 2023
Fee Payment Timeline As per the Offer Letter As per the Offer Letter
Course Commencement May 27, 2024 May 27, 2024
Class Commencement  June 24, 2024 June 24, 2024
Last Date to Submit GMAT/ GRE Score March 31, 2024 March 31, 2024
 

BITSOM Fees

BITSOM MBA fees is INR 25.72 Lakhs and BITSOM MBA intake is 160 Students.

Courses Fees
MBA INR 25.72 Lakhs
 

BITSOM Courses

BITSOM offers an MBA program with 5 distinct specializations. The students will be able to choose any 2 specializations in their final year. 

The MBA program details are as follows:

Courses Program Details
MBA Intake: 160
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree
Selection Criteria: CAT/ GMAT/ GRE + Personal Interview

Check: BITSOM Courses & Fees

 

BITSOM Admission Process 2024

BITSOM MBA program is challenging and offers a rigorous environment. The admission board looks for students who are intellectually sharp and have the discipline to engage and contribute in a rigorous educational setting. Therefore to get selected for the MBA program, the candidates should have exceptionally high scores in CAT/ GMAT/ GRE and also in their 10th, 12th, and graduation. Apart from that leadership skills and extracurricular activities will also be considered. 

The steps involved in BITSOM MBA admission are as follows:

Admission Stages Description 
Application Process Interested candidates, who have appeared for the CAT/ GMAT/ GRE, will have to register themselves and fill out the online application form.
Application Review Process After the scores of the CAT/ GMAT/ GRE are submitted, the admission team will start evaluating the applications, based on their overall profile, 
Personal Interview The shortlisted candidates will be invited for the Personal Interview round, conducted online through Zoom. The candidates can choose their time slots for the interview. 
Result Declaration  The merit list will be released and the offer letter will be sent to the selected candidates.
Fee Payment The candidates will have to pay the fees before the deadline mentioned in the offer letter to confirm their admission. 
 

BITSoM Admission Stories

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BITSOM Cut-off 2023

BITSoM considers a holistic approach while evaluating students. Therefore the standardized test scores (CAT/ GMAT/ GRE) are mandatory, but there is no minimum score required. There is no sectional cut-off either. 

The median CAT percentile of the 2023-25 batch was 94 percentile. The median percentile of the previous batch is as follows:

Exams CAT GRE GMAT
Median Percentile 94 319 690
Range 88 - 99 302 - 329 600 - 700
 

BITSOM Placements 2023 

BITSOM placements 2023 concluded with opportunities from leading companies. The highest package stood at INR 50.10 LPA and the average package at INR 23.85 LPA. The students with prior work experience witnessed an increase in their average salaries from INR 7.34 LPA to INR 20.81 LPA after MBA. 

BITSOM placements 2023 highlights are as follows:

Particulars Placement Statistics 2023
PPOs 37 
Highest CTC INR 50.10 LPA
Average CTC INR 23.85 LPA
Average CTC of Top 10% INR 37.02 LPA
Average CTC of Top 30% INR 30.42 LPA
Average CTC of Top 50% INR 28.17 LPA
Median CTC  INR 23 LPA
Top Recruiters McKinsey & Co., Bain & Co, JP Morgan Chase, Cervin Venture, Hindustan Unilever, Pidilite, Aditya Birla Group, etc.

Check: BITSOM detailed Placement Report

 

BITSOM Vs NMIMS Vs MDI Gurgaon 

A comparison among the top B-Schools i.e. BITSOM, NMIMS, and MDI Gurgaon is done in the table below:

Particular BITSOM NMIMS MDI Gurgaon 
Established Year 2021 1981 1973
Campus Area 60 acres 172 acres 35 acres 
Intake 160 600 238
Admission Process CAT/ GMAT/ GRE + Personal Interview  NMAT + WAT + WATSON GLASER Test + Personal Interview CAT/ GMAT + Group discussion + Personal Interview
Cut-off 94 percentile  86 percentile 95 percentile 
MBA Fees INR 25.72 Lakhs INR 23.9 lakhs INR 24.16 lakhs
Highest CTC 2023 INR 50.10 LPA INR 67.80 LPA INR 60 LPA
Average CTC 2023 INR 23.85 LPA INR 26.63 LPA INR 27.67 LPA
Scholarship  Merit Scholarship, Merit cum Need Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship available for deserving students.  Scholarships available for economically weaker students who have a family income less than INR 6 lakh per annum. Merit and need based scholarship available
 

Life at BITSOM 

BITSoM campus life is rigorous and rejuvenating, usually starting with lectures from industry stalwarts and ending with creative pursuits. A typical day at campus starts at 8 am with classes till 1 pm. The students then engage in class assignments, group discussions, project sessions, etc, after a lunch break. 

Since BITSoM offers a residential MBA program, the hostels are not within the campus but are located in the close proximity to campus. Students are provided with fully-furnished, shared apartments with access to shared amenities like gym, mini theater, swimming pool, games room, and party hall. There is a shuttle bus service for a comfortable daily commute. 

BITSoM allows the students to engage in extracurricular activities through student run clubs and committees. There are professional, art, cultural and social clubs. The students also have the leverage to start their own club if they want to. The students can also engage in other activities like sports, gyming, working on a start-up, etc. 

 

BITSOM FAQs

Ques. What are the courses offered by BITSoM?

Ans. BITSoM offers only 1 PG program i.e, MBA, with 5 specializations.

Ques. What is a CAT cut-off for BITSoM?

Ans. There is no cut-off at BITSoM, but the institute expects a higher score in the CAT/ GMAT/ GRE. The CAT cut-off range is expected to be around 88 to 99. The median CAT percentile for the MBA batch 2023-25 was 94 percentile. 

Ques. Is BITSoM MBA good?

Ans. Though BITSoM is comparatively a new management institute, it has an exceptionally good performance in terms of placement. During the 2023 placements, the highest package stood at INR 50.10 LPA and an average package at INR 23.85 LPA. 37 students also received PPOs. 

Ques. What is the average salary package of BITSoM?

Ans. The average salary package at BITSoM stood at INR 23.85 LPA. during the 2023 placements. 

Ques. What is the cost of an MBA at BITSoM?>

Ans. The MBA fees at BITSoM is INR 25.72 Lakhs, including the tuition fees and accommodation fees of 2 years. 

Ques. What is the stipend for BITSoM internship?

Ans. The highest stipend offered is INR 4.75 lakhs and the average stipend of INR 2.02 lakhs for the class of 2024.

Ques. Which exam is accepted by BITSoM?

Ans. BITSoM accepts CAT/ GMAT/ GRE exams for MBA admissions. 

Ques. Who is eligible for BITSoM Mumbai?

Ans. Anyone who fulfill the following criteria are eligible for admission into BITSoM MBA program:

  • A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian institution or international university.
  • Appeared for any of the exams like CAT, GMAT or GRE.
  • Exemplary record of academic and extracurricular achievement.

Ques. What is the average GMAT score at BITSoM MBA?

Ans. The GMAT score range for the MBA batch 2023-25 was 600 - 700, and the median GMAT percentile is 690.

Ques. Is BITSoM residential?

Ans. Yes, BITSoM offers a residential MBA program and it is mandatory for all the students to stay at the campus accommodation. 

Ques. What are the hostel fees at BITSoM?

Ans. The hostel fees for 2 years is INR 2.60 lakhs at BITSoM.

Ques. What are the specializations offered at BITSoM MBA?

Ans. The MBA program at BITSoM offers 5 specializations, which are as follows:

  • Leadership and Strategy
  • Marketing and Consumer Insights
  • E-Commerce and Digital Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Finance and Investments

Ques. What is the BITSoM intake for MBA batch 2024-26?

Ans. The intake for MBA batch 2024-26 is 160 at BITSoM.

Ques. What is the offer accepting fees at BITSoM?

Ans. The candidates who have received an offer letter for admission into the MBA program are required to pay a one-time admission fee of INR 1.5 lakhs. 

Ques. Does BITSoM provide any scholarships?

Ans. Yes, BITSoM has Merit Scholarship, Merit cum Need Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship for deserving students.

Ques. Does BITSoM help their students to get an education loan to finance their studies?

Ans. Yes, the candidates who have accepted the admission offer and paid the admission fee can apply for an education loan. BITSoM has tie ups with leading banks that offer exclusive interest rates and terms for BITSoM students.

Ques. Does BITSoM accept sponsored candidates from companies?

Ans. Yes, BITSom accepts sponsored candidates, but the admission process will be the same as the non-sponsored candidates. 

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for need based scholarship at BITSoM?

Ans. To be eligible for the Merit-cum-Need based scholarship, the applicant’s family income, including applicant’s personal income, should not be more than INR 18 Lakhs annually.

Ques. Is it mandatory to appear for standard tests for admission into BITSoM?

Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to appear for exams like CAT, GMAT, or GRE for admission into BITSoM. 

Ques. What is the cut-off for BITSoM?

Ans. BITSoM does not have a cut-off or sectional cut-off. Though according to the MBA batch 2023-25, the candidates should have a score in the following range:

Exams CAT GRE GMAT
Median Percentile 94 319 690
Range 88 - 99 302 - 329 600 - 700

Ques. What is the admission process at BITSoM?

Ans. The candidates are selected for BITSoM MBA through 2 stages:

  • Application evaluation 
  • Personal Interview

Ques. Does working in a family business count as work experience for BITSoM admission?

Ans. Yes, any work experience is welcome. Candidates can enter details of their family business experience in the work experience section of the application form.

Ques. If a candidate does not make it to the first round of BITSoM, then can they apply for the second round?

Ans. No, the candidates can only apply once in an admissions cycle. However, it is possible to apply again for the next academic year.

Ques. How will the interview be conducted at BITSoM?

Ans. The interviews at BITSoM will be conducted online through zoom. The candidates can choose their interview slots according to their preference. 

Ques. How far is the BITSoM campus from its residence?

Ans. The BITSoM campus is within 1km from the residential complex. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to travel by the shuttle, subject to traffic conditions.

Ques. What are the facilities available at BITSoM housing complex?

Ans. The student apartments are air conditioned, fully furnished with a working kitchen set up. WiFi, Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Induction Plate, Bed Linen are some of the amenities provided to the students. There is also a provision for doctor on call, parking facility and paid laundry service. The residential complex is equipped with 24×7 security for the safety of the students.

Ques. What are the facilities available in the BITSoM campus?

Ans. Apart from access to the classrooms and the library, the students have access to dining facilities, cafe, first – aid, wellness center etc.

Ques. Is it mandatory for the students to stay at BITSoM campus residence?

Ans. Yes, it is mandatory for the BITSoM students to stay at the campus residence. 

Ques. When does the placements start at BITSoM?

Ans. Placements will start in November/December every year, for final year students. While a few companies may start coming in from October onwards, the placements will continue till the end of March.