KIIT School of Management (KSOM) Bhubaneswar with 30+ years of excellence, is one of India’s premier B-schools and is consistently ranked as one of the best B-schools of Eastern India, year after year. One of the oldest private B-schools in the country with a glorious past, many of KSOM students are heading the companies; are well known Entrepreneurs; or they occupy senior management positions in various organizations.
KSOM is an integral part of KIIT University which is Ranked 16th in NIRF, Govt. of India, 2023 University Ranking. As a B-school, KSOM is ranked 59th in NIRF Ranking Management 2023. KSOM is ranked as Best Business School of Odisha, Times Business Awards 2020; Ranked 2nd Best in India for BBA program – Times B School Ranking 2021. KSOM faculty is drawn from industry or are Ph.D. Over half the faculty are drawn from institutions such as IIMs, IITs, TISS, MDI, XLRI and other premier institutes. More than 100 corporate interactions (conclaves, seminars, webinars, conferences, guest lectures) are conducted every year.
KSOM has a record of achieving good placements every year. All eligible students with acceptable CGPA secure a placement. Average placement over the last couple of years has been 100%. In its final placements 2024, KSOM achieved highest international salary of Rs.18.33 LPA and highest domestic salary of Rs.14 LPA. The average salary for the 2022-24 batch was Rs.9.5 LPA. 140+ recruiters visit the campus for hiring every year. Some of the top recruiters in KSOM Placements are Accenture, Deloitte, Khimji Ramdas LLC, ICICI Lombard, Bain & Co, Amazon, Barclays, PwC, Schlumberger among others.
Spread over an area of 35 acres, the KSOM houses more than 1000 students across three courses MBA/Super MBA, BBA and Doctoral program in Management. For admission to its MBA program, KSOM conducts own MBA entrance exam - KIITEE Management and also accepts score of CAT/XAT/ CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT exams.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Establishment Year | 1993 |
| Ownership Type | Private |
| Approved/Accredited by | AICTE, NAAC, UGC, NBA |
| Rankings | NIRF #67 |
| Courses Offered | MBA/PGDM, PhD/Fellow Program, BBA Program |
Courses
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Type | MBA/PGDM |
| Program Name | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Duration | 24 Month |
| Mode of Study | Full Time |
| Residential/Non-Residential | Residential |
| Seats | 300 |
| Fees | Rs. 16.90 Lakhs |
| Average Salary | Rs. 9.50 Lakhs |
| Approved/Accredited by | AICTE, NAAC, UGC |
| Programs Name | Total Fees | Average Salary | Admission Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super MBA | Rs. 16.90 Lakhs | Rs. 9.50 Lakhs | Closed |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Type | PhD/Fellow Program |
| Program Name | PhD in Management |
| Duration | 24 Month |
| Mode of Study | Full Time |
| Residential/Non-Residential | Residential |
| Fees | Rs. 2.50 Lakhs |
| Approved/Accredited by | AICTE, NBA, NAAC |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Type | BBA Program |
| Program Name | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
| Duration | 36 Month |
| Mode of Study | Full Time |
| Residential/Non-Residential | Residential |
| Fees | Rs. 38 |
| Approved/Accredited by | AICTE, NBA, NAAC |
Admission
Following steps are included in the KSOM MBA Admission process:
Step-1: Apply and appear in KIITEE Management (No Need to Apply separately for KSOM MBA Admission)
Step-2: Apply and appear in CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT after publication of result and Apply separately to KSOM MBA Admission
Step-3: KSOM Bhubaneswar Shortlists for final selection GDPI round
Step-4: Participate in final Admission Process of KIIT School of Management comprising GD-PI
Step-5: The final merit list will be generated on the basis of Entrance exam score, performance in GD-PI, written test of English, past academic record, work experience and other parameters.
Successful candidates will be intimated of their final selection through admission offer letter containing the terms and conditions of the admission.
Selection to the doctoral programme will be based on the performance in the written test, career marks and performance in personal interview.
Application Process:
Candidates will be selected based on their UGAT Score/Career Marks & performance in PI.
Cut Off
| Exam | Percentile/Score |
|---|---|
| CAT | 80% |
| XAT | 80% |
| CMAT | 80% |
| MAT | 90% |
| ATMA | 90% |
| KIITEE Management | 75 / null |
Rankings
NIRF Rankings
| Year | NIRF |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2024 | 67 |
NIRF Rankings – Parameter wise Scores and Chart
| NIRF | Total Score | TLR | RPC | GO | OI | Perception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 237.74 | 79.12 | 22.29 | 51.75 | 77.22 | 7.36 |
| 2023 | 246.28 | 78.69 | 24.98 | 54.21 | 76.24 | 12.16 |
| 2022 | 247.76 | 78.75 | 24.75 | 53.91 | 76.98 | 13.37 |
NIRF Rankings is based on Total Scores attained for following five ranking parameters: a) Teaching, learning, and resources (TLR) b) Research and professional practice (RPC) c) Graduation outcomes (GO) d) Outreach and inclusivity (OI) e) Peer perception (Perception)
Placements
| Year | Average Salary | Median Salary | Highest Salary | Batch Placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rs. 9.50 Lakhs | Rs. 0 | Rs. 14.00 Lakhs | 100 % |
| 2023 | Rs. 9.00 Lakhs | Rs. 0 | Rs. 12.50 Lakhs | 100 % |
| 2022 | Rs. 8.80 Lakhs | Rs. 0 | Rs. 23.00 Lakhs | 100 % |
Infrastructure
A/C Classrooms
KSOM has 19 AC class rooms with spacious seating capacity
Cafeteria
KSOM has an all-day cafeteria catering to the diverse taste buds on campus
Labs
KSOM has computer lab, centres of excellence
Hostel
KSOM has hostel blocks for all students with Separate hostels for girls and boys
Library
KSOM has four storied Library building with 21000 books and a cache of national and international journals, magazines, books and newspapers
Auditorium
KSOM has spacious AC Auditorium with a large seating capacity of 500 participants and 4 smaller gallery with seating capacity of 120 participants
Convenience Store
A convenience store caters to the daily needs of the students
Gym
A state-of-the-art gym provides students ample fitness opportunity
Hospital & Medical Facilities
Medical Centre at KSOM is an in-house Health Care Centre with a team of specialist doctors
Incubator
Incubation Centre is set up to encourage entrepreneurship among students
Shuttle Service
KSOM offers shuttle service to students, faculty and staff
Sport Complex
KSOM has well equipped sports complex with indoor and outdoor sports facilities
Wi-Fi Campus
KSOM campus is Wi Fi enabled with fast networking facility
