{"id":15105,"date":"2025-10-22T19:39:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T14:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doms.iitm.ac.in\/wordpress\/?page_id=15105"},"modified":"2026-07-09T22:35:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T17:05:53","slug":"mba-admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/doms.iitm.ac.in\/index.php\/admissions\/mba-admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"MBA Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"15105\" class=\"elementor elementor-15105\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92fa4c1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"92fa4c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32702c2 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"32702c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"doms-mba-hero-v3-pure-root\" class=\"doms-mh3-iso-scope\">\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Manrope:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"doms-mh3-bg-img\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"doms-mh3-overlay\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"doms-mh3-grid\"><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"doms-mh3-content\">\n        \n        <div class=\"doms-mh3-badge\">\n            <div class=\"doms-mh3-dot\"><\/div>\n            Admissions Open 2026\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h1 class=\"doms-mh3-title\">\n            MBA Admission <br>\n            <span>Excellence.<\/span>\n        <\/h1>\n\n        <!--<p class=\"doms-mh3-desc\">-->\n        <!--    Join India's Premier Tech-Management Institute. A rigorous, transformative journey designed for the future leaders of global industry.-->\n        <!--<\/p>-->\n\n        <!--<div class=\"doms-mh3-btns\">-->\n        <!--    <a href=\"#\" class=\"doms-mh3-btn-pri\">Apply Now<\/a>-->\n        <!--    <a href=\"#\" class=\"doms-mh3-btn-sec\">Download Brochure<\/a>-->\n        <!--<\/div>-->\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <style>\n        \/* --- 1. SCOPED VARIABLES (Namespace --dmh3-) --- *\/\n        #doms-mba-hero-v3-pure-root.doms-mh3-iso-scope {\n            \/* Palette *\/\n            --dmh3-bg-fallback: #1a0505;\n            --dmh3-gold: #D4AF37;\n            --dmh3-gold-hover: #F0E68C;\n            --dmh3-white: #ffffff;\n            --dmh3-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);\n            \n            \/* Typography *\/\n            --dmh3-font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n            --dmh3-font-sans: 'Manrope', sans-serif;\n        }\n\n        \/* --- 2. 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DATES & FEES (Split)\n   ========================================= *\/\n.doms-logistics-section { padding: 80px 0; }\n.doms-flex-split { display: flex; gap: 60px; flex-wrap: wrap; }\n\n\n.doms-dates-panel, .doms-fees-panel { flex: 1; }\n.text-gold { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 30px; }\n\n\n\/* Vertical Timeline for Dates *\/\n.doms-timeline-vertical { position: relative; border-left: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-left: 20px; padding-left: 30px; }\n.doms-tl-item { position: relative; margin-bottom: 40px; }\n.doms-tl-dot {\n    width: 16px; height: 16px; background: var(--maroon); border: 2px solid var(--gold);\n    border-radius: 50%; position: absolute; left: -39px; top: 5px;\n}\n.doms-tl-item.active .doms-tl-dot { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold); }\n.doms-tl-item.completed .doms-tl-dot { background: #4caf50; border-color: #4caf50; }\n\n\n.doms-tl-content strong { display: block; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 5px; }\n.doms-tl-content span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }\n\n\n\/* Fee Cards *\/\n.doms-fee-card {\n    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px;\n    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transition: 0.3s;\n}\n.doms-fee-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); border-color: var(--gold); }\n.doms-fee-amount { font-size: 2rem; font-family: var(--font-deco); color: var(--gold); font-weight: bold; }\n.doms-fee-cat { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase; }\n.doms-fee-note { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 20px; }\n\n\n\/* =========================================\n   8. 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FOOTER CTA\n   ========================================= *\/\n.doms-footer-cta {\n    padding: 80px 0 30px; background-color: #111; color: var(--white);\n    text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;\n}\n.doms-footer-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, #000, transparent); }\n.doms-footer-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }\n\n\n.doms-footer-content h2 { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 15px; color: var(--gold); }\n.doms-footer-content p { font-size: 1.2rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-bottom: 30px; }\n\n\n.doms-footer-stats { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 30px; margin-bottom: 40px; }\n.doms-footer-stats span { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--white); font-weight: bold; }\n.doms-footer-stats i { color: var(--gold); margin-right: 8px; }\n\n\n.doms-btn-outline-light {\n    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); color: var(--white); padding: 13px 40px;\n    font-weight: bold; border-radius: 4px; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;\n    transition: 0.3s; display: inline-block; margin-left: 15px;\n}\n.doms-btn-outline-light:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }\n\n\n.doms-copyright { margin-top: 60px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: #555; border-top: 1px solid #333; padding-top: 20px; }\n\n\n\/* =========================================\n   10. RESPONSIVE\n   ========================================= *\/\n@media (max-width: 900px) {\n    .doms-hero-title { font-size: 3.5rem; }\n    .doms-score-layout { flex-direction: column; }\n    .doms-flex-split { flex-direction: column; }\n   \n    .doms-step-flow { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding-left: 30px; border-left: 2px solid #ddd; }\n    .doms-step { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 30px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; width: 100%; }\n    .doms-step-num { margin: 0; width: 50px; height: 50px; font-size: 1.2rem; }\n    .doms-connector { display: none; }\n   \n    .doms-nav-links { display: none; } \/* Mobile menu implementation needed via JS *\/\n    .doms-mobile-menu { display: block; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--maroon); }\n}<\/style>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baa01a7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"baa01a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-658e3e2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"658e3e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81fbfa2 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"81fbfa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"doms-elig-v1-root\" class=\"doms-elig1-iso-scope\">\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Manrope:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <div class=\"doms-elig1-container\">\n        \n        <div class=\"doms-elig1-header\">\n            <span class=\"doms-elig1-eyebrow\">Admissions 2026<\/span>\n            <h2 class=\"doms-elig1-title\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"doms-elig1-desc\">\n                Review the specific academic and professional requirements for each candidate category before applying.\n            <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"doms-elig1-tabs\">\n            <button class=\"doms-elig1-tab-btn active\" onclick=\"domsEligTab('regular')\">Regular Candidates<\/button>\n            <button class=\"doms-elig1-tab-btn\" onclick=\"domsEligTab('sponsored')\">Sponsored Candidates<\/button>\n            <button class=\"doms-elig1-tab-btn\" onclick=\"domsEligTab('nri')\">International \/ NRI<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div>\n            \n            <div id=\"regular\" class=\"doms-elig1-panel active\">\n                \n                <div class=\"doms-elig1-card\">\n                    <div class=\"doms-elig1-card-head\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-icon\">\n                            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 2H6c-1.1 0-1.99.9-1.99 2L4 20c0 1.1.89 2 1.99 2H18c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V8l-6-6zm2 16H8v-2h8v2zm0-4H8v-2h8v2zm-3-5V3.5L18.5 9H13z\"\/><\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h3 class=\"doms-elig1-subhead\">Entrance Exam<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"doms-elig1-list\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-item\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-elig1-check\">\u2713<\/div>\n                            <span>Must have a valid score in the <strong>Common Admissions Test (CAT)<\/strong> conducted by IIMs.<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"doms-elig1-card\">\n                    <div class=\"doms-elig1-card-head\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-icon\">\n                            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 3L1 9l11 6 9-4.91V17h2V9M5 13.18v4L12 21l7-3.82v-4L12 17l-7-3.82z\"\/><\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h3 class=\"doms-elig1-subhead\">Academic Degree<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"doms-elig1-list\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-item\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-elig1-check\">\u2713<\/div>\n                            <span>Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University.<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-item\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-elig1-check\">\u2713<\/div>\n                            <span>First Class or <span class=\"doms-elig1-pill\">60% Marks<\/span> (55% for SC\/ST\/PwD).<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-item\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-elig1-check\">\u2713<\/div>\n                            <span>Final year students are eligible (provisional admission).<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"doms-elig1-gold-box\">\n                    <div class=\"doms-elig1-gold-icon\">\u2605<\/div>\n                    <div>\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-gold-title\">IIT Graduate Exemption<\/div>\n                        <p class=\"doms-elig1-gold-text\">\n                            IIT Graduates who have obtained a <strong>CGPA of 8.0<\/strong> or above (on a scale of 10) are <strong>exempted from the CAT score<\/strong> requirement.\n                        <\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div id=\"sponsored\" class=\"doms-elig1-panel\">\n                \n                <div class=\"doms-elig1-card\">\n                    <div class=\"doms-elig1-card-head\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-icon\">\n                            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 6h-4V4c0-1.11-.89-2-2-2h-4c-1.11 0-2 .89-2 2v2H4c-1.11 0-1.99.89-1.99 2L2 19c0 1.11.89 2 2 2h16c1.11 0 2-.89 2-2V8c0-1.11-.89-2-2-2zm-6 0h-4V4h4v2z\"\/><\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h3 class=\"doms-elig1-subhead\">Corporate Sponsored<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"doms-elig1-list\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-item\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-elig1-check\">\u2713<\/div>\n                            <span>Must be sponsored by employer with application forwarded through proper channels.<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-item\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-elig1-check\">\u2713<\/div>\n                            <span>Minimum <span class=\"doms-elig1-pill\">2 Years<\/span> work experience in the sponsoring organization.<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-item\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-elig1-check\">\u2713<\/div>\n                            <span>Valid CAT Score is required.<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"doms-elig1-card\">\n                    <div class=\"doms-elig1-card-head\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-icon\">\n                            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1L3 5v6c0 5.55 3.84 10.74 9 12 5.16-1.26 9-6.45 9-12V5l-9-4zm0 6c1.4 0 2.8 1.1 2.8 2.5V11c.6 0 1.2.6 1.2 1.2v3.5c0 .7-.6 1.3-1.2 1.3H9.2c-.6 0-1.2-.6-1.2-1.2v-3.5c0-.7.6-1.2 1.2-1.2V9.5C9.2 8.1 10.6 7 12 7z\"\/><\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h3 class=\"doms-elig1-subhead\">Defense Personnel<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"doms-elig1-list\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-item\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-elig1-check\">\u2713<\/div>\n                            <span>Apply through respective government agencies.<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-item\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-elig1-check\">\u2713<\/div>\n                            <span><strong>Exempted<\/strong> from the national level entrance test.<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-item\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-elig1-check\">\u2713<\/div>\n                            <span>Degree with 55% marks from recognized University.<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div id=\"nri\" class=\"doms-elig1-panel\">\n                \n                <div class=\"doms-elig1-card\">\n                    <div class=\"doms-elig1-card-head\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-icon\">\n                            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.48 2 2 6.48 2 12s4.48 10 10 10 10-4.48 10-10S17.52 2 12 2zm-1 17.93c-3.95-.49-7-3.85-7-7.93 0-.62.08-1.21.21-1.79L9 15v1c0 1.1.9 2 2 2v1.93zm6.9-2.54c-.26-.81-1-1.39-1.9-1.39h-1v-3c0-.55-.45-1-1-1H8v-2h2c.55 0 1-.45 1-1V7h2c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2v-.41c2.93 1.19 5 4.06 5 7.41 0 2.08-.8 3.97-2.1 5.39z\"\/><\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h3 class=\"doms-elig1-subhead\">NRI & Foreign Nationals<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"doms-elig1-list\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-item\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-elig1-check\">\u2713<\/div>\n                            <span>Valid <strong>GMAT Score<\/strong> is required.<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-item\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-elig1-check\">\u2713<\/div>\n                            <span>Graduate degree in any discipline with First Class or 60% marks.<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"doms-elig1-item\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-elig1-check\">\u2713<\/div>\n                            <span>Final year students eligible (provisional admission).<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"doms-elig1-card\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--delig1-bg-soft) !important;\">\n                    <div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                        <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: var(--delig1-font-serif);\">Need Help?<\/h3>\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--delig1-grey);\">Contact our International Relations office for specific queries regarding visa and eligibility.<\/p>\n                        <a href=\"mailto:domsir@iitm.ac.in\" style=\"color: var(--delig1-maroon); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;\">domsir@iitm.ac.in<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n <div class=\"doms-elig1-container\">\n        \n        <div class=\"doms-elig1-header\">\n            <h2 class=\"doms-elig1-title\">MBA Admission Report<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"doms-elig1-desc\">\n                Details about the complete admission cycle\n            <\/p>\n \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/doms.iitm.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DoMS_IITM_MBA_Admission_Report_2026-2028.pdf\" target = \"_blank\" class = \"doms-report-btn\">MBA Admission Report (2026 - 2028)<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <script>\n        function domsEligTab(tabId) {\n            \/\/ Remove active from all panels\n            const 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GOLD EXEMPTION BOX --- *\/\n        .doms-elig1-gold-box {\n            grid-column: span 2 !important;\n            background: var(--delig1-gold-bg) !important;\n            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) !important;\n            border-radius: 8px !important;\n            padding: 24px !important;\n            display: flex !important;\n            align-items: flex-start !important;\n            gap: 20px !important;\n            margin-bottom: 80px !important;\n        }\n\n\n        .doms-elig1-gold-icon {\n            width: 40px !important;\n            height: 40px !important;\n            background: var(--delig1-gold) !important;\n            color: #fff !important;\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\n            display: flex !important;\n            align-items: center !important;\n            justify-content: center !important;\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-elig1-gold-title {\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\n            color: #947213 !important;\n            font-size: 16px !important;\n            margin-bottom: 4px !important;\n            text-transform: uppercase !important;\n            letter-spacing: 1px !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-elig1-gold-text {\n            font-size: 14px !important;\n            color: #5c4a17 !important;\n            line-height: 1.5 !important;\n        }\n\n        \/* --- 9. RESPONSIVE --- *\/\n        @media (max-width: 992px) {\n            .doms-elig1-panel.active {\n                grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; \/* Stack vertically *\/\n                gap: 24px !important;\n            }\n            \n            .doms-elig1-gold-box {\n                grid-column: span 1 !important;\n            }\n        }\n\n        @media (max-width: 600px) {\n            #doms-elig-v1-root.doms-elig1-iso-scope { padding: 80px 0 !important; }\n            .doms-elig1-container { padding: 0 20px !important; }\n            .doms-elig1-title { font-size: 32px !important; }\n            \n            \/* Scrollable Tabs *\/\n            .doms-elig1-tabs {\n                justify-content: flex-start !important;\n                overflow-x: auto !important;\n                padding-bottom: 0 !important;\n                width: 100% !important;\n                -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;\n            }\n            .doms-elig1-tab-btn { flex: 0 0 auto !important; padding: 12px 20px !important; }\n            \n            .doms-elig1-card { padding: 24px !important; }\n        }\n    <\/style>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-648e08c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"648e08c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ada1891 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ada1891\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"doms-process-v5-typo-root\" class=\"doms-sp5-iso-scope\">\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Manrope:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <div class=\"doms-sp5-container\">\n        \n        <div class=\"doms-sp5-header\">\n            <span class=\"doms-sp5-eyebrow\">Selection Roadmap<\/span>\n            <h2 class=\"doms-sp5-title\">\n                <span class=\"doms-sp5-title-serif\">The Selection<\/span>\n                <span class=\"doms-sp5-title-sans\">Process<\/span>\n            <\/h2>\n            <p class=\"doms-sp5-desc\">\n                Our two-stage evaluation identifies candidates with exceptional academic potential and leadership qualities.\n            <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"doms-sp5-timeline\">\n            \n            <div class=\"doms-sp5-step\">\n                <div class=\"doms-sp5-card\">\n                    <div class=\"doms-sp5-watermark\">01<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"doms-sp5-head\">Shortlisting<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"doms-sp5-text\">\n                        The initial shortlist is derived from a composite score calculated by assigning due weights to the following components.\n                    <\/p>\n                    <div class=\"doms-sp5-tags\">\n                        <span class=\"doms-sp5-tag\">CAT Aptitude<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"doms-sp5-tag\">Past Academics<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"doms-sp5-tag\">Work Experience<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"doms-sp5-tag\">Diversity<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"doms-sp5-result\">\n                        <span class=\"doms-sp5-res-lbl\">Output<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"doms-sp5-res-val\">Composite Score<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"doms-sp5-marker\"><div class=\"doms-sp5-dot\"><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"doms-sp5-space\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"doms-sp5-step right\">\n                <div class=\"doms-sp5-card\">\n                    <div class=\"doms-sp5-watermark\">02<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"doms-sp5-head\">Final Selection<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"doms-sp5-text\">\n                        Shortlisted candidates are invited for the Personal Interview. The final admission offer is based on a holistic review.\n                    <\/p>\n                    <div class=\"doms-sp5-tags\">\n                        <span class=\"doms-sp5-tag\" style=\"border-color:var(--dsp5-gold); color:var(--dsp5-maroon);\">Composite Score<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"doms-sp5-tag\">Reflective Writing<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"doms-sp5-tag\">Interview<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"doms-sp5-tag\">Achievements<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"doms-sp5-result\">\n                        <span class=\"doms-sp5-res-lbl\">Outcome<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"doms-sp5-res-val\">Admission Offer<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"doms-sp5-marker\"><div class=\"doms-sp5-dot\" style=\"border-color: var(--dsp5-maroon);\"><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"doms-sp5-space\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n    <style>\n        \/* --- 1. SCOPED VARIABLES --- *\/\n        #doms-process-v5-typo-root.doms-sp5-iso-scope {\n            \/* Palette *\/\n            --dsp5-bg: #f9f9f9;\n            --dsp5-card: #ffffff;\n            --dsp5-ink: #0f0f0f;\n            --dsp5-maroon: #800000;\n            --dsp5-gold: #D4AF37;\n            --dsp5-border: #e0e0e0;\n            --dsp5-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);\n            \n            \/* Typography *\/\n            --dsp5-font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n            --dsp5-font-sans: 'Manrope', sans-serif;\n            \n            \/* Spacing *\/\n            --dsp5-pad: 40px;\n        }\n\n        \/* --- 2. RESET --- *\/\n        #doms-process-v5-typo-root.doms-sp5-iso-scope {\n            all: initial !important;\n            display: block !important;\n            width: 100% !important;\n            background-color: var(--dsp5-bg) !important;\n            \/* Subtle premium grain *\/\n            background-image: radial-gradient(#d1d1d1 1px, transparent 1px) !important;\n            background-size: 30px 30px !important;\n            \n            font-family: var(--dsp5-font-sans) !important;\n            color: var(--dsp5-ink) !important;\n            box-sizing: border-box !important;\n            padding: var(--dsp5-pad) 0 !important;\n            position: relative !important;\n            overflow: hidden !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-sp5-iso-scope * {\n            box-sizing: border-box !important;\n            margin: 0 !important;\n            padding: 0 !important;\n            border: 0 !important;\n            background: transparent !important;\n            font-size: 100% !important;\n            text-decoration: none !important;\n            list-style: none !important;\n            font-family: inherit !important;\n            color: inherit !important;\n            line-height: inherit !important;\n            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased !important;\n        }\n\n        \/* --- 3. CONTAINER --- *\/\n        .doms-sp5-container {\n            max-width: 1200px !important;\n            margin: 0 auto !important;\n            padding: 0 30px !important;\n            position: relative !important;\n            z-index: 5 !important;\n        }\n\n        \/* --- 4. HEADER (High Fashion Style) --- *\/\n        .doms-sp5-header {\n            text-align: center !important;\n            margin-bottom: 90px !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-sp5-eyebrow {\n            font-family: var(--dsp5-font-sans) !important;\n            font-size: 11px !important;\n            font-weight: 800 !important;\n            text-transform: uppercase !important;\n            letter-spacing: 3px !important;\n            color: var(--dsp5-maroon) !important;\n            margin-bottom: 20px !important;\n            display: inline-block !important;\n            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dsp5-maroon) !important;\n            padding-bottom: 5px !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-sp5-title {\n            color: var(--dsp5-ink) !important;\n            line-height: 1 !important;\n            margin-bottom: 24px !important;\n        }\n        \n        \/* The \"Mix\" *\/\n        .doms-sp5-title-serif {\n            font-family: var(--dsp5-font-serif) !important;\n            font-weight: 400 !important;\n            font-style: italic !important;\n            font-size: 70px !important;\n            display: block !important;\n            color: #D4AF37 !important;\n        }\n        \n        .doms-sp5-title-sans {\n            font-family: var(--dsp5-font-sans) !important;\n            font-weight: 800 !important;\n            font-size: 65px !important;\n            text-transform: uppercase !important;\n            letter-spacing: -1px !important;\n            display: block !important;\n            margin-top: 5px !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-sp5-desc {\n            font-size: 16px !important;\n            line-height: 1.8 !important; \/* Generous spacing *\/\n            color: #555 !important;\n            max-width: 600px !important;\n            margin: 0 auto !important;\n        }\n\n        \/* --- 5. TIMELINE --- *\/\n        .doms-sp5-timeline {\n            position: relative !important;\n            display: flex !important;\n            flex-direction: column !important;\n            gap: 60px !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-sp5-timeline::before {\n            content: '' !important;\n            position: absolute !important;\n            top: 20px !important;\n            bottom: 20px !important;\n            left: 50% !important;\n            width: 1px !important;\n            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important; \/* Subtle grey line *\/\n            transform: translateX(-50%) !important;\n            z-index: 0 !important;\n        }\n\n        \/* --- 6. CARDS --- *\/\n        .doms-sp5-step {\n            display: flex !important;\n            align-items: center !important;\n            position: relative !important;\n            z-index: 1 !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-sp5-step.right { flex-direction: row-reverse !important; }\n\n        .doms-sp5-card {\n            width: 45% !important;\n            background: var(--dsp5-card) !important;\n            padding: 50px 40px !important;\n            border-radius: 2px !important; \/* Editorial Box *\/\n            border: 25px solid var(--dsp5-border) !important;\n            box-shadow: var(--dsp5-shadow) !important;\n            position: relative !important;\n            overflow: hidden !important;\n            transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-sp5-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px) !important; border-color: var(--dsp5-maroon) !important; }\n\n        \/* The Watermark Number *\/\n        .doms-sp5-watermark {\n            position: absolute !important;\n            top: -10px !important;\n            right: 20px !important;\n            font-family: var(--dsp5-font-serif) !important;\n            font-size: 100px !important;\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\n            color: rgba(0,0,0,0.03) !important;\n            line-height: 1 !important;\n            z-index: 0 !important;\n        }\n\n        \/* Center Marker *\/\n        .doms-sp5-marker {\n            width: 10% !important;\n            display: flex !important;\n            justify-content: center !important;\n            align-items: center !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-sp5-dot {\n            width: 14px !important;\n            height: 14px !important;\n            background: var(--dsp5-bg) !important;\n            border: 2px solid var(--dsp5-ink) !important;\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\n            box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--dsp5-bg) !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-sp5-space { width: 45% !important; }\n\n        \/* --- 7. CARD TYPOGRAPHY --- *\/\n        .doms-sp5-head {\n            font-family: var(--dsp5-font-serif) !important;\n            font-size: 32px !important;\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\n            color: var(--dsp5-ink) !important;\n            margin-bottom: 20px !important;\n            line-height: 1.2 !important;\n            position: relative !important;\n            z-index: 1 !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-sp5-text {\n            font-family: var(--dsp5-font-sans) !important;\n            font-size: 15px !important;\n            line-height: 1.7 !important;\n            color: #444 !important;\n            margin-bottom: 30px !important;\n            position: relative !important;\n            z-index: 1 !important;\n        }\n\n        \/* Technical Tags *\/\n        .doms-sp5-tags {\n            display: flex !important;\n            flex-wrap: wrap !important;\n            gap: 12px !important;\n            position: relative !important;\n            z-index: 1 !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-sp5-tag {\n            font-size: 11px !important;\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\n            text-transform: uppercase !important;\n            letter-spacing: 1px !important;\n            color: #333 !important;\n            padding: 8px 16px !important;\n            border: 1px solid #eee !important;\n            background: #fafafa !important;\n            border-radius: 50px !important;\n            transition: all 0.2s ease !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-sp5-tag:hover {\n            border-color: var(--dsp5-gold) !important;\n            background: #fff !important;\n            color: #000 !important;\n        }\n\n        \/* Result Section *\/\n        .doms-sp5-result {\n            margin-top: 30px !important;\n            padding-top: 20px !important;\n            border-top: 1px solid var(--dsp5-border) !important;\n            display: flex !important;\n            align-items: center !important;\n            justify-content: space-between !important;\n            position: relative !important;\n            z-index: 1 !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-sp5-res-lbl {\n            font-size: 10px !important;\n            text-transform: uppercase !important;\n            letter-spacing: 1px !important;\n            color: #888 !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-sp5-res-val {\n            font-family: var(--dsp5-font-serif) !important;\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\n            font-size: 18px !important;\n            color: var(--dsp5-maroon) !important;\n            font-style: italic !important;\n        }\n\n        \/* --- 8. 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10%;\"><\/div>-->\r\n<!--                            <span class=\"doms-sel37-axis\">&gt;48M<\/span>-->\r\n<!--                        <\/div>-->\r\n<!--                    <\/div>-->\r\n<!--                <\/div>-->\r\n<!--                <p class=\"doms-sel37-caption\">-->\r\n<!--                    Bell-curve scoring that rewards 2-3 years of experience. Score drops for experience &lt;12 months or &gt;48 months.-->\r\n<!--                <\/p>-->\r\n<!--            <\/div>-->\r\n\r\n<!--            <div class=\"doms-sel37-card\">-->\r\n<!--                <div class=\"doms-sel37-chead\">-->\r\n<!--                    <span class=\"doms-sel37-lbl\">Academics<\/span>-->\r\n<!--                    <span class=\"doms-sel37-badge\">10%<\/span>-->\r\n<!--                <\/div>-->\r\n<!--                <table class=\"doms-sel37-table\">-->\r\n<!--                    <tr>-->\r\n<!--                        <td>Undergrad Degree<\/td>-->\r\n<!--                        <td class=\"doms-sel37-score\">Max 5<\/td>-->\r\n<!--                    <\/tr>-->\r\n<!--                    <tr>-->\r\n<!--                        <td>12th (HSC)<\/td>-->\r\n<!--                        <td class=\"doms-sel37-score\">Max 3<\/td>-->\r\n<!--                    <\/tr>-->\r\n<!--                    <tr>-->\r\n<!--                        <td>10th (SSLC)<\/td>-->\r\n<!--                        <td class=\"doms-sel37-score\">Max 2<\/td>-->\r\n<!--                    <\/tr>-->\r\n<!--                <\/table>-->\r\n<!--                <p class=\"doms-sel37-caption\">-->\r\n<!--                    Full points are awarded for scores \u2265 90%. Points scale down linearly for scores between 70% and 90%.-->\r\n<!--                <\/p>-->\r\n<!--            <\/div>-->\r\n\r\n<!--            <div class=\"doms-sel37-card\">-->\r\n<!--                <div class=\"doms-sel37-chead\">-->\r\n<!--                    <span class=\"doms-sel37-lbl\">Diversity<\/span>-->\r\n<!--                    <span class=\"doms-sel37-badge\">5%<\/span>-->\r\n<!--                <\/div>-->\r\n                \r\n<!--                <div style=\"flex-grow:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;\">-->\r\n<!--                    <div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:15px; padding-bottom:15px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">-->\r\n<!--                        <div>-->\r\n<!--                            <div style=\"font-size:14px; color:#fff;\">Gender Diversity<\/div>-->\r\n<!--                            <div style=\"font-size:12px; color:var(--dsel37-text-muted);\">Female Candidates<\/div>-->\r\n<!--                        <\/div>-->\r\n<!--                        <div style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:700; color:var(--dsel37-gold);\">3 Pts<\/div>-->\r\n<!--                    <\/div>-->\r\n                    \r\n<!--                    <div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:space-between;\">-->\r\n<!--                        <div>-->\r\n<!--                            <div style=\"font-size:14px; color:#fff;\">Academic Diversity<\/div>-->\r\n<!--                            <div style=\"font-size:12px; color:var(--dsel37-text-muted);\">Non-Engineers<\/div>-->\r\n<!--                        <\/div>-->\r\n<!--                        <div style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:700; color:var(--dsel37-gold);\">2 Pts<\/div>-->\r\n<!--                    <\/div>-->\r\n<!--                <\/div>-->\r\n\r\n<!--                <p class=\"doms-sel37-caption\">-->\r\n<!--                    Points are additive. A non-engineer female candidate can secure the full 5 points.-->\r\n<!--                <\/p>-->\r\n<!--            <\/div>-->\r\n\r\n<!--        <\/div>-->\r\n\r\n<!--    <\/div>-->\r\n<!--<\/div>-->\r\n\r\n\r\n    <style>\r\n        \/* --- 1. 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c592796 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c592796\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"doms-dates-iso-root\" class=\"doms-dates-scope\">\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Manrope:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <div class=\"doms-dates-container\">\n        \n        <div class=\"doms-dates-header\">\n            <span class=\"doms-dates-eyebrow\">2025 - 2026 Academic Cycle<\/span>\n            <h2 class=\"doms-dates-title\">Key Milestones & <span>Deadlines<\/span><\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"doms-dates-grid\">\n            \n            <div class=\"doms-dates-timeline-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"doms-dates-line\"><\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"doms-dates-item\">\n                    <div class=\"doms-dates-dot\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"doms-dates-card\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-dates-date-block\">\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-month\">DEC<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-day\">--<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-year\">2025<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"doms-dates-content\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-dates-event\">CAT Result Announcement<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"doms-dates-sub\">Official declaration of scores.<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"doms-dates-item\">\n                    <div class=\"doms-dates-dot\" style=\"background:var(--dd-gold); border-color:var(--dd-gold);\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"doms-dates-card highlight\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-dates-date-block\">\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-month\">DEC<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-day\">25<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-year\">2025<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"doms-dates-content\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-dates-event\" style=\"color:var(--dd-maroon)\">Applications Open<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"doms-dates-sub\">Online submission begins.<\/div>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/doms.iitm.ac.in\/domsmba\/\" class=\"doms-dates-btn\">Apply Now \u2794<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"doms-dates-item\">\n                    <div class=\"doms-dates-dot\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"doms-dates-card\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-dates-date-block\">\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-month\">JAN<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-day\">31<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-year\">2026<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"doms-dates-content\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-dates-event\">Applications Close<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"doms-dates-sub\">Deadline for online submission.<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"doms-dates-item\">\n                    <div class=\"doms-dates-dot\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"doms-dates-card\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-dates-date-block\">\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-month\">MAR<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-day\">--<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-year\">2026<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"doms-dates-content\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-dates-event\">Selection Process<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"doms-dates-sub\">Interviews and Writing Test.<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"doms-dates-item\">\n                    <div class=\"doms-dates-dot\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"doms-dates-card\">\n                        <div class=\"doms-dates-date-block\">\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-month\">MAY<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-day\">--<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-year\">2026<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"doms-dates-content\">\n                            <div class=\"doms-dates-event\">Results Declared<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"doms-dates-sub\">Final admission offers released.<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"doms-dates-visual-col\">\n                \n                <div class=\"doms-dates-img-box\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/doms.iitm.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-113539.png\" alt=\"IIT Madras Campus Architecture\" class=\"doms-dates-img\">\n                    <div class=\"doms-dates-img-caption\">The DoMS Campus Experience<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"doms-dates-dossier\">\n                    <h3 class=\"doms-dates-dossier-head\">Program Commencement<\/h3>\n                    <ul class=\"doms-dates-list\">\n                        <li class=\"doms-dates-li\">\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-li-text\">Joining Date<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-li-date\">July 2026<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"doms-dates-li\">\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-li-text\">Orientation & Registration<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-li-date\">July 2026<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"doms-dates-li\">\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-li-text\">Pre-term Classes<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-li-date\">July 2026<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"doms-dates-li\">\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-li-text\">Regular Classes Begin<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"doms-dates-li-date\">July 2026<\/span>\n                      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RIGHT COLUMN: POST-ADMISSION & VISUAL --- *\/\n        .doms-dates-visual-col {\n            position: relative !important;\n            display: flex !important;\n            flex-direction: column !important;\n            gap: 30px !important;\n        }\n\n        \/* Image Box *\/\n        .doms-dates-img-box {\n            width: 100% !important;\n            height: 300px !important;\n            background-color: #eee !important;\n            border-radius: 8px !important;\n            overflow: hidden !important;\n            position: relative !important;\n            border: 1px solid var(--dd-border) !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-dates-img {\n            filter: none !important;\n            width: 100% !important;\n            height: 100% !important;\n            object-fit: cover !important;\n            transition: transform 1s ease !important;\n        }\n        \n       \n\n        .doms-dates-img-caption {\n            position: absolute !important;\n            bottom: 20px !important;\n            left: 20px !important;\n            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important;\n            padding: 6px 12px !important;\n            font-size: 11px !important;\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\n            color: var(--dd-ink) !important;\n            border-radius: 2px !important;\n        }\n\n        \/* Post Admission Dossier *\/\n        .doms-dates-dossier {\n            background: #fff !important;\n            border: 1px solid var(--dd-gold) !important;\n            padding: 30px !important;\n            position: relative !important;\n            box-shadow: var(--dd-shadow) !important;\n        }\n        \n        \/* \"Staple\" visual effect *\/\n        .doms-dates-dossier::before {\n            content: '' !important;\n            position: absolute !important;\n            top: -5px !important;\n            left: 30px !important;\n            width: 40px !important;\n            height: 10px !important;\n            background: var(--dd-gold) !important;\n            opacity: 0.5 !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-dates-dossier-head {\n            font-family: var(--dd-serif) !important;\n            font-size: 24px !important;\n            color: var(--dd-maroon) !important;\n            margin-bottom: 20px !important;\n            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dd-border) !important;\n            padding-bottom: 15px !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-dates-list {\n            list-style: none !important;\n            padding: 0 !important;\n            margin: 0 !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-dates-li {\n            display: flex !important;\n            justify-content: space-between !important;\n            align-items: center !important;\n            padding: 12px 0 !important;\n            border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--dd-border) !important;\n        }\n        \n        .doms-dates-li:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; }\n\n        .doms-dates-li-text {\n            font-size: 14px !important;\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\n            color: var(--dd-ink) !important;\n        }\n\n        .doms-dates-li-date {\n            font-size: 12px !important;\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\n            color: var(--dd-maroon) !important;\n            background: rgba(128,0,0,0.05) !important;\n            padding: 4px 8px !important;\n            border-radius: 4px !important;\n        }\n\n        \/* --- 8. 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\r\n        <div class=\"doms-faq4-header\">\r\n            <span class=\"doms-faq4-eyebrow\">Help Center<\/span>\r\n            <h2 class=\"doms-faq4-title\">Admissions FAQ<\/h2>\r\n            <div class=\"doms-faq4-search-wrap\">\r\n                <svg class=\"doms-faq4-search-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\r\n                    <circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"8\"><\/circle>\r\n                    <line x1=\"21\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"16.65\" y2=\"16.65\"><\/line>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n                <input type=\"text\" class=\"doms-faq4-search-input\" placeholder=\"Search for fees, eligibility, dates...\" id=\"doms-faq-search-v4\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"doms-faq4-grid\">\r\n            \r\n            <nav class=\"doms-faq4-sidebar\">\r\n                <button class=\"doms-faq4-nav-btn active\" onclick=\"scrollToSection('app-process', this)\">Application Process<\/button>\r\n                <button class=\"doms-faq4-nav-btn\" onclick=\"scrollToSection('work-ex', this)\">Work Experience<\/button>\r\n                <button class=\"doms-faq4-nav-btn\" onclick=\"scrollToSection('interview', this)\">Interview Stage<\/button>\r\n                <button class=\"doms-faq4-nav-btn\" onclick=\"scrollToSection('campus', this)\">Campus & Follow-up<\/button>\r\n            <\/nav>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"doms-faq4-content-area\" id=\"doms-faq-feed-v4\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"doms-faq4-category-group\" id=\"app-process\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"doms-faq4-cat-head\">Application Process<\/h3>\r\n                    \r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            When will the application process for MBA 2026 begin?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    The applications will be available online only from the day after the CAT 2025 results to <strong>31st January 2026<\/strong>.<br><br>\r\n                                    MBA admissions 2026 application is already open. <a href=\"https:\/\/doms.iitm.ac.in\/domsmba\">Apply Here<\/a>.\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            What is the minimum qualification for applying?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    Candidates must hold a Bachelor\u2019s degree in any discipline with a minimum of <strong>60% marks<\/strong> (or 6.5 CPI) for General\/OBC\/EWS categories, and <strong>55%<\/strong> (or 6.0 CPI) for SC\/ST\/PwD categories.\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            How should I apply? Online or by regular mail?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    Applications are accepted <strong>online only<\/strong> via the DoMS admission portal. Hard copies sent via mail will not be processed.\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            What are the prerequisites before applying?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    Ensure you have digital copies of your CAT scorecard, academic transcripts (10th, 12th, Degree), work experience letters, and valid category certificates (if applicable).\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            How much is the application fee?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    The fee typically varies by category:\r\n                                    <ul>\r\n                                        <li>General\/OBC\/EWS: \u20b91600<\/li>\r\n                                        <li>SC\/ST\/PwD: \u20b9800<\/li>\r\n                                    <\/ul>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            How do I pay my application fees?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    Payments are processed securely online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card within the application portal.\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            How will my application be evaluated?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    Evaluation is based on a <strong>Composite Score<\/strong> comprising CAT score, Academic Consistency, Work Experience, Gender Diversity, and Academic Discipline.\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            How do I add new information after submission?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    Once submitted, applications are locked. For critical errors or updates, please contact the admissions office directly at <strong>mbaselection@iitm.ac.in<\/strong>.\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            Are international students eligible to apply?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    Yes. International candidates can apply through a separate channel, typically accepting GMAT scores. Please refer to the International Admissions tab.\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            Is CAT score the only criteria?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    No. While CAT score is significant (approx 75%), we use a holistic approach valuing academic consistency, diversity, and work experience.\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"doms-faq4-category-group\" id=\"work-ex\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"doms-faq4-cat-head\">Work Experience<\/h3>\r\n                    \r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            Is work experience mandatory?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    Our MBA program is designed for candidates with or without work experience. Whereas work experience could be enriching, we ensure that fresh minds from college also get due consideration.\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            What qualifies as valid work experience?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    Valid experience is full-time paid employment after graduation. Internships, training, or part-time work generally do not count towards the score.\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            What is an ideal length of experience?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    Candidates with <strong>24 to 36 months<\/strong> of experience typically receive the maximum weightage in our selection matrix.\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"doms-faq4-category-group\" id=\"interview\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"doms-faq4-cat-head\">Interview Process<\/h3>\r\n                    \r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            When should I expect an interview invitation?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    Shortlist announcements and interview calls are typically released in <strong>February or March 2026<\/strong>.\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            How do I prepare for the interview?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    Review your undergraduate subjects, stay updated on business news, and be prepared for reflective writing tasks.\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n                            Where will the interview take place?\r\n                            <span class=\"doms-faq4-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n                        <\/button>\r\n                        <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-inner\">\r\n                                <div class=\"doms-faq4-answer-content\">\r\n                                    Interviews are conducted in major cities across India or via online video conferencing, depending on the cycle's policy.\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"doms-faq4-item\">\r\n                        <button class=\"doms-faq4-question\" 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