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IIT Mandi said the curriculum includes business fundamentals along with AI, machine learning, data science and digital strategy.
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Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) has invited applications for the 2026-28 batch of MBA in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DS&AI) program through its School of Management (SOM). Admission will be through CAT score. The last date to apply is January 27, 2026.
The curriculum covers business fundamentals along with AI, machine learning, data science and digital strategy. Students will have access to advanced analytics labs, computing facilities and IIT Mandi’s technology incubator – Catalyst.
They will get opportunities for international partnerships, visiting faculty and global exposure programs as well as live projects, AI-focused business case challenges, internships, hackathons and industry immersions.
Who can apply?
– Candidates who have appeared for CAT 2025 can apply using their scores.
– Candidates holding Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) or institutions ranked in the top 100 of NIRF 2025 (overall or engineering), subject to minimum required CGPA.
Professor Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi, warmly welcomed the prospective students, saying, “The MBA in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence embodies our vision of shaping future business leaders who can harness the power of data and AI responsibly and innovatively. IIT Mandi is committed to excellence in technology-driven management education.”
Professor Anjan Kumar Swain, Chairperson, School of Management, IIT Mandi, said, “Our program integrates management, analytics and technology to create leaders who can thrive in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy. We aim to provide a transformative learning experience that sharpens critical thinking, fosters innovation and strengthens leadership capabilities.”
IIT said the School of Management has recently expanded its academic offerings by introducing new elective clusters such as Generative AI for managers, AI-driven financial decision making and AI for marketing. The strong placement results highlight the value of the programme, with the previous batch achieving an average CTC of 18 LPA and highest CTC of 49 LPA, which included recruiters from analytics, consulting, BFSI, technology services and AI-driven business sectors, IIT said in its official notice.
December 27, 2025, 5:38 pm IST
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