IIT Mandi IMBA 2026: Applications open for five-year Integrated MBA with 80 seats and 20% female quota

IIT Mandi has invited applications for the third batch of its five-year IMBA for the 2026–27 session. Intake raised to 80 with 20% female supernumerary seats; selection based on JEE Main 2026 and interview.

Edited by Sneha Iyer

Updated May 8, 2026 4:33 AM

    IIT Mandi IMBA 2026 applications are open for the five‑year Integrated MBA (IMBA) programme for the 2026–27 academic session. The institute has increased intake to 80 seats and added 20% female-only supernumerary seats (16 seats), the official press note says.

    IIT Mandi IMBA 2026: Intake and key features

    The programme combines a BBA in Analytics (Honours) with an MBA in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. This is the third batch and the curriculum includes industrial internships and entrepreneurship exposure, according to the institute.

    Key facts at a glance: programme duration: 5 years , total seats: 80 , female supernumerary seats: 20% (16 seats) . The institute describes the structure as flexible, with multiple exit options to suit student choices.

    IIT Mandi IMBA 2026: Selection and eligibility

    Admissions will use JEE Main 2026 scores and a personal interview. Final selection weightage is 70% for JEE Main 2026 scores and 30% for the personal interview.

    Eligibility highlights: candidates must secure the minimum NTA score in JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 required for JEE Advanced eligibility. Applicants should have studied Mathematics and English in Class 12 or equivalent. Minimum Class 12 marks required are 75% for General category and 65% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

    Programme structure and exit options

    Students may exit after three years with a BBA in Analytics , after four years with BBA Analytics (Honours) , or complete the full five years for the Integrated MBA in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence . The institute says the course is designed to integrate management education with AI and analytics-driven learning.

    How to apply and where to check details

    Candidates can apply on IIT Mandi's official website, iitmandi.ac.in . The institute's press note lists eligibility, seat increase, and selection weightage but does not specify application start/end dates, interview schedule, fees, or scholarship details. Applicants should check the website for application timelines and official forms.

    Students planning to apply should ensure they meet the Class 12 subject and percentage requirements and verify their JEE Main 2026 score meets the NTA threshold for JEE Advanced eligibility. Further procedural details and full terms are available from IIT Mandi's official admission notices.

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