KIIT School of Management: Admissions 2025, Courses, Fees, Placements.

The KIIT School of Management in Bhubaneswar maintains its position as one of the top B-schools in India. The educational institution was established as the Institute of Business Administration and Training in 1993. KSOM is a constituent school of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology and is approved by AICTE. Furthermore, the institute also holds NAAC accreditation with an 'A++' Grade. KSOM offers undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctoral business management courses to students while maintaining extensive relationships with major corporations for placement opportunities and internship access. Admission into the institute is based on merit and entrance exams, such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, and KIITEE Management, followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and a Personal Interview (PI).

CAT 2025 registration started on 1 August, 2025, (10:00 AM), and the window will remain open until 13 September, 2025, (till 5:00 PM). Candidates will be able to download their admit cards between 5 November and 30 November, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30 November 2025. The results are expected to be declared in the first week of January 2026. The CAT registration fee has been increased to INR 2,600 for General category candidates and INR 1,300 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

The XAT 2026 application form was released on 10 July 2025. The XAT 2026 exam is scheduled on 4 January 2026. Eligible candidates can register themselves via online mode, as there is no offline method provided. Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur, at the University Level. XLRI, Jamshedpur, organises the XAT exam once a year via online (CBT) mode.

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KIIT KSOM Courses and Fees 2025

Students can enrol at KIIT School of Management (KSOM) for BBA, MBA/PGDM, and Ph.D programs based on defined entry requirements. MBA/PGDM admission at KIIT School of Management demands a candidate to achieve 50% marks from Class 10, Class 12 and graduation and exam scores from CAT, MATor KIITEE. Students applying to BBA programs at KIIT must achieve 50% in Class 10 and Class 12, and those going for Ph.D. must hold a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks and qualify in either UGC-NET or KIITEE admission tests. The fee structure at KIIT School of Management (KSOM) varies based on the chosen program, covering tuition, academic resources and other essentials. For 2025, the total tuition fees is around INR 10.5 lakh for BBA and INR 18 lakh for MBA/PGDM.

KIIT KSOM Admission 2025

Students seeking admission to BBA, MBA and Ph.D programs at KIIT School of Management must meet eligibility requirements and obtain acceptable entrance exam scores. The admission selection process at KSOM uses scores obtained by candidates from CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMATor KIITEE.

• Visit the Official Website: Go to the KIIT School of Management website, click on the ‘Admission’ tab and select your preferred course: BBA, MBA or PhD.
• Register Online: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to create an account.
• Fill Out the Application Form: After registration, access the application form and complete the first page with the required details.
• Pay the Application Fee: Make the payment using a credit card, debit card, or bank transfer.
• Upload Required Documents: Attach the necessary documents and submit the application.

For PGPM admissions in 2025-26, KIIT School of Management will accept CAT scores from 2023 or 2024, XAT scores from 2024 or 2025.

CAT 2025 Registration

Candidates planning to appear for CAT 2025 can find complete details about the registration process below:

• Notification Release: The official CAT 2025 notification was released by IIM Kozhikode on July 27, 2025.Registration Start Date: The online registration window opened on August 1, 2025.
• Last Date to Apply: Candidates must complete their registration by 13 September, 2025.

How to Register:

• Registration is online only via the official CAT portal.
• A valid and unique email ID and mobile number are mandatory to begin the registration process.
• Upon registration, candidates will receive a User ID and Password to log in and complete the application form.

Important Guidelines:

• Candidates can fill out the form in multiple sessions — progress will be saved automatically.
• Double-check all details before paying the application fee, as no edits will be allowed after payment.
• Incomplete or incorrect information may lead to immediate rejection of the application.
• SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload valid category certificates during registration. Category changes are not allowed post-registration.
• A correction window will be provided after registration closes, but only for a limited time.

XAT 2026 Registration

• XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2026 application form on July 10, 2025. The registration can be completed only through online mode—no offline option is available.
• To begin, candidates must first create XAT login credentials. The registration process is divided into three stages. Once logged in, applicants should fill in the form with personal, contact, and academic details.
• Candidates must upload correct documents, including a recent photograph and signature, to avoid form rejection.
• In case of errors, a correction window will be provided for making necessary changes.
• The last date to submit the XAT 2026 application form is likely December 5, 2025. After submission, it is advised to download and keep a printout of the form for future reference during the admission process.
• The registration fee for XAT 2026 is the same for all category candidates.
• An online facility is available to submit the fee.
• The application fee for all candidates is INR 2,200.
• Online payment gateways such as Debit Cards (Rupay/ Visa / Master Card / Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets) is available.

The following table represents the application fee for various categories:

KIIT KSOM Cutoff 2025

The KIIT School of Management accepts students entering their MBA/PGDM programs through results from national-level exams, including CAT, XAT, CMAT and MAT. While the 2025 cutoff data is not yet available, the following data represents the category-wise cutoff (percentile) for Gender-Neutral (All India) candidates during the 2023 and 2022 admission years:

KIIT KSOM Placements 2025

The 2025 placement of KIIT School of Management is not out yet. However, KSOM recorded impressive placement in 2024, with the highest domestic package reaching INR 19 LPA. The highest international package stood at INR 18 LPA, while the average package remained steady at INR 9 LPA. Top recruiters included Khimji Ramdas LLC, TCS, ITC, Deloitte, Samsung, and ICICI Bank.

KIIT KSOM Rankings 2025

The 2025 rankings of KIIT School of Management are not out yet. However, KSOM has been consistently ranked among India's top business schools. In 2024, it secured the 11th position among private B-schools in the Outlook-ICARE rankings and ranked 2nd for BBA in the Times B-School Ranking. Additionally, KSOM was recognised as Odisha’s Best B-School at the Times Business Awards 2023.

KIIT KSOM Vs IMIS Bhubaneswar Vs Saintgits Institute of Management

The table below represents how KSOM compares to IMIS Bhubaneswar and Saintgits Institute of Management:

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