BITSoM opens applications for MBA admissions 2026; offers 240 seats

The BITS School of Management (BITSoM) has started accepting applications for its 2-year residential MBA programme for the academic year 2026. BITSoM has increased its seat intake to 240 from 160 for its upcoming academic year. The deadline for the BITSoM admission 2026 round 1 process is November 16.

Candidates will have an opportunity to experience the new campus life at the new BITS Pilani, Mumbai campus, near Kalyan, a state-of-the-art, digital-first and fully residential facility.

The BITSom campus spreads over 60+ acres, features 80% open, aesthetically landscaped green spaces, modern classrooms, a library, multimedia studios (including video and podcast rooms), a startup incubation centre, and extensive sports and recreation facilities.

“The BITSoM MBA programme brings in global faculty from leading business schools, including Wharton, NYU Stern, Kellogg, Chicago-Booth, University of Texas at Austin, USC Marshall, Johns Hopkins University, and SMU Singapore. The visiting faculty model allows for an agile curriculum that has been updated with a spectrum of courses on applying AI to business,” the official BITSoM statement said.

Along with the traditional MBA curriculum, BITSoM emphasises developing soft skills and leadership capability, with individual attention and a parallel track called “Winning at the Workplace.’

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BITSoM Admission Process 2026

According to the official BITSoM statement, the BITSoM admissions 2026 are based on a comprehensive evaluation of standardised test scores (CAT, GMAT, or GRE – any one is required), academic records, extracurricular and co-curricular achievements, demonstrated leadership potential, and strong communication skills.

Furthermore, work experience is not mandatory, and applicants from both fresh graduates as well as experienced professionals are invited. Applicants must hold a recognised degree in any undergraduate (UG) or postgraduate (PG) discipline from an accredited Indian institution or international university, or be in their final year of study.

Interested students can visit the BITSoM’s official website, bitsom.edu.in, for detailed information on eligibility criteria, application requirements, and the admissions timeline.