IIT Kharagpur's Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM) has started accepting applications for its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program for the 2026-28 academic year. Students who appeared for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 can now apply online. The last date to submit applications is February 5, 2026 . This two-year program helps students build skills in business management.
Key Information
| Program Name | MBA (2-year) |
| Institute | Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM), IIT Kharagpur |
| Application Method | Online |
| Required Exam Score | CAT 2025 |
| Application Portal | Official IIT Kharagpur website |
Who Can Apply?
Students need certain qualifications to apply for the MBA program at VGSoM. They must have a degree from a recognized university.
- Students must have completed a Bachelor's degree of at least four years in Engineering, Technology, or Pharmacy.
- Alternatively, students with a Master's degree in Science, Economics, or Commerce can apply. For these Master's degrees, students must have studied Mathematics or Statistics at their Bachelor's degree level.
Minimum Marks Required:
Students also need to meet specific minimum percentage or CGPA requirements in their qualifying degree:
| Category | Minimum Marks |
| General, EWS, OBC | 60% (or CGPA 6.5 out of 10) |
| SC, ST, PwD | 55% (or CGPA 6.0 out of 10) |
Students who are in their final year of their qualifying degree can also apply. They must submit their degree completion certificates by the deadline given by the institute.
How Students Are Selected
The selection process for the MBA program happens in two main steps:
Step 1: Shortlisting for Interview
- The institute first reviews all applications.
- Students are shortlisted for an online Personal Interview (PI) round.
- This shortlisting is based on their performance in the CAT 2025 exam and their past academic records.
Step 2: Final Admission Offer
- After the interview, a final score is calculated for each student.
- This score combines different parts: the student's application details, their performance in the CAT 2025 exam, and their performance in the Personal Interview.
- Students with the highest combined scores receive an offer of admission to the MBA program.
Important Dates
Here are the key dates for the admission process. These dates are estimated and may change slightly:
| Event | Tentative Date |
| Online Application Portal Opens | Soon after CAT 2025 results (late December 2025 ) |
| Last Date to Apply | February 5, 2026 |
| Online Personal Interview (PI) | March 2026 (different schedules will be available) |
| Results and Admission Offers | May-June 2026 (multiple rounds of offers) |
Why Choose VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur?
VGSoM at IIT Kharagpur is known for its strong focus on business management. The program helps students learn important management skills. It also includes the analytical thinking style taught at IITs. This prepares students for jobs in areas like consulting, finance, operations, and managing technology. Getting admission through the competitive CAT exam and Personal Interview ensures that only high-quality students join the program.
Students interested in this program should apply online through the official IIT Kharagpur MBA admissions portal. Make sure to apply using your CAT 2025 score before the February 5, 2026 deadline.
