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The MBA (Operations & Supply Chain Management) at KIIT School of Management (KSOM), Bhubaneswar is a two-year full-time residential postgraduate management programme offered under KIIT Deemed to be University. The programme builds a strong foundation in core management disciplines in the first year, followed by specialisation in Operations and Supply Chain Management through elective courses in the second year, covering areas such as supply chain strategy, logistics management, procurement, inventory management, and operations analytics. The total programme fee is Rs. 18,00,620, inclusive of tuition, hostel (AC), mess, laundry, books, laptop, and other charges, making it a fully residential and comprehensive package. The programme has an approved intake of 420 seats across all MBA specialisations, and admission is based on national entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, or KIITEE Management, followed by GD, PI, and WAT. Operations & Supply Chain Management is a sought-after specialisation at KSOM given the growing demand for supply chain professionals across manufacturing, e-commerce, FMCG, and logistics sectors.

Admissions for the MBA 2026-28 batch are currently in progress. Applications through CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT scores are open with a last date of 31st March 2026, and GD & PI is scheduled for the second week of April 2026. The KIITEE Management 2026 application window has already closed (extended deadline was 11th January 2026), and the exam was conducted from 16th to 18th January 2026. Applications through KIITEE 2026 (Phase 1) are open until 8th April 2026, with the exam scheduled from 16th to 20th April 2026.

Key Points

Operations & Supply Chain Management is offered as an elective concentration in the second year; students may also opt for a dual specialisation (e.g., Operations + Finance or Operations + Business Analytics).
The programme is NBA-accredited (by AICTE) and approved by AICTE, Government of India.
KSOM is ranked 7th in India by NIRF (as per the admission bulletin) and is graded A+ by NAAC.
The MBA programme includes a mandatory 8-week Summer Internship (On-Job-Training) after the second semester, providing hands-on exposure to real-world supply chain and operations environments.
KSOM has industry partnerships with companies like Capgemini, Schneider Electric, Tech Mahindra, LTIMindtree, and Oracle, which are directly relevant to operations and supply chain roles.
More than 50% of faculty are from top B-schools (IIMs, IITs, TISS, MDI, XLRI), and 90% have industry experience.
The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled, spread over 35 acres, and the residential nature of the programme ensures immersive learning.

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KSOM MBA (Operations & Supply Chain) Fees

The total fee for the MBA (Operations & Supply Chain Management) programme at KSOM is Rs. 18,00,620 for the 2026-28 batch. This is an all-inclusive residential fee covering tuition, hostel (AC), mess, laundry, books and materials, laptop, and one-time admission and administration charges. The fee is payable in one admission instalment of Rs. 1,00,000 at the time of joining, followed by four equal instalments of Rs. 4,25,155 each spread across the two years of the programme.

Fee Breakdown

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
One-time Fee (Admission & Administration, Registration, Hostel Joining Fee, Books & Materials, Laptop)	1,00,000
Tuition Fee (4 instalments x Rs. 2,42,500)	9,70,000
Development Fee (4 instalments x Rs. 60,000)	2,40,000
Co and Extra Curricular Activities Fee (4 instalments x Rs. 20,000)	80,000
AC Hostel Fee, Utility and Establishment Fee (4 instalments x Rs. 70,000)	2,80,000
Mess Fee (4 instalments x Rs. 30,000)	1,20,000
Laundry Fee (4 instalments x Rs. 2,655)	10,620
Total Fees	Rs. 18,00,620

Hostel accommodation is mandatory and included in the total fee; it is a fully residential programme.
Education loan facility is available through State Bank of India, KIIT Branch. Contact: sbi.10250@sbi.co.in | Ph: 8674985951 / 9853687272.
Fee payment is structured in 5 parts: one admission fee at joining + 4 equal instalments (each Rs. 4,25,155) payable semester-wise.
No separate hostel opt-out is available as the programme is fully residential.

KSOM MBA (Operations & Supply Chain) Admission 2026

Admissions to the MBA (Operations & Supply Chain Management) programme at KSOM for the 2026-28 batch are currently ongoing. Students can apply either through KIITEE Management 2026 (KSOM's own national entrance test, now closed for applications) or through valid scores of CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT (applications open until 31st March 2026). Shortlisted candidates are called for Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Writing Ability Test (WAT) at centres in Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai.

KSOM MBA Admission Calendar

Event	Date
KIITEE Management 2026 Application Last Date (Extended)	11th January 2026
KIITEE Management 2026 Admit Card Download	13th January 2026
KIITEE Management 2026 Entrance Exam	16th - 18th January 2026
KIITEE Management 2026 Result	28th January 2026
GD & PI (KIITEE Management route)	Second Week of February 2026
CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT Application Last Date	31st March 2026
KIITEE 2026 Phase 1 Application Last Date	8th April 2026
KIITEE 2026 Phase 1 Entrance Exam	16th - 20th April 2026
GD & PI (CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT route)	Second Week of April 2026

Accepted Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Exam Date	Result Date
XAT 2026	4th January 2026	16th January 2026
CMAT 2026	25th January 2026	13th February 2026
MAT 2026 (Feb Session - PBT)	1st March 2026	14th March 2026
MAT 2026 (Feb Session - CBT)	8th March 2026	18th March 2026
KIITEE 2026 Phase 1	16th - 20th April 2026	27th April 2026
CAT 2026 (for 2027 admission)	30th November 2026 (Tentative)	24th December 2026 (Tentative)

Note: CAT 2025 scores are valid for MBA 2026 admission. CAT 2026 dates are tentative and applicable for the 2027 admission cycle.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognised university; minimum 50% in 10th and 12th board examinations is also required.
Candidates in the final year of their bachelor's degree who expect to complete all requirements by 30th June 2026 are also eligible to apply.
A valid score in any of the accepted national entrance exams: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, KIITEE Management 2026, or KIITEE 2026.

Admission Process

Apply online through ksom.ac.in via KIITEE Management 2026, KIITEE 2026, or with CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT scores.
Shortlisting is done based on entrance exam scores.
Shortlisted candidates appear for Group Discussion (GD), Writing Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI) at designated centres.
Final selection is based on a composite score of entrance exam performance, GD/PI/WAT performance, and academic career marks.
Selected candidates receive an admission offer letter and must confirm acceptance along with fee payment to secure the seat.
Submit required documents: 10th and 12th certificates and mark sheets, graduation certificate and all semester mark sheets, entrance score card, and passport photograph.

KSOM MBA (Operations & Supply Chain) Scholarships 2026

KSOM offers merit-based scholarships to deserving students to promote academic excellence and make quality management education more accessible. The scholarship programme provides a 50% waiver on tuition fees, which translates to a saving of approximately Rs. 4,85,000 (50% of total tuition fee of Rs. 9,70,000) over the two-year programme. The scholarships are linked to performance in national entrance exams and KSOM's own entrance test.

Scholarship Categories

Scholarship Category	Eligibility Criteria	Benefit
KIITEE Management 2026 Top Rankers	Top 5 students in KIITEE Management Entrance Test 2026	50% waiver on Tuition Fees
CAT/XAT High Scorers	80 percentile and above in CAT or XAT (centre-based/offline examination)	50% waiver on Tuition Fees
MAT High Scorers	95 percentile and above in MAT (December 2025 or February 2026 MAT, centre-based/offline only)	50% waiver on Tuition Fees

The scholarship is applicable only on the tuition fee component (Rs. 9,70,000) and not on hostel, mess, or other charges.
The scholarship benefit is approximately Rs. 4,85,000 over two years (50% of Rs. 9,70,000).
Only centre-based/offline CAT, XAT, and MAT scores are considered for scholarship eligibility; online/remote proctored scores are not eligible.
Scholarship is awarded at the time of admission and is not applied retroactively.
No separate application is required; eligibility is verified during the admission process.

KSOM MBA (Operations & Supply Chain) Placement 2026

KSOM has a strong and consistent placement record, with nearly 100% eligible students placed every year. The Operations & Supply Chain Management specialisation sees strong demand from sectors such as manufacturing, e-commerce, FMCG, logistics, consulting, and IT/ITeS. Key recruiters relevant to operations and supply chain roles include companies like TCS, Tech Mahindra, LTIMindtree, Schneider Electric, Capgemini, Tata Power, Godrej Enterprises Group, Ultratech, Tube Investments of India, and Quest Global, among 190+ companies that visit the campus annually. The placement statistics below are for the overall MBA batch at KSOM (specialisation-wise breakup is not separately published).

Placement Statistics

Placement Metric	2024-25	2023-24	2022-23
Highest International Package	Rs. 16 LPA	Rs. 15 LPA	Rs. 20 LPA
Highest Domestic Package	Rs. 10 LPA	Rs. 11 LPA	Rs. 12.56 LPA
Average Package	Rs. 6 LPA	Rs. 4 LPA	Rs. 9 LPA
Number of Recruiters	190+	190+	190+

Placement data is for the overall MBA batch at KSOM. Operations & Supply Chain-specific placement data is not separately published by the institute. Students are encouraged to connect with the placement cell for specialisation-specific insights.

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KSOM MBA (Operations & Supply Chain) FAQs

Ques. Is MBA (Operations & Supply Chain Management) a separate programme at KSOM or a specialisation within the general MBA?

Ans. It is a specialisation within the two-year full-time MBA programme at KSOM. In the first year, all MBA students study core management subjects together. In the second year, students choose Operations & Supply Chain Management as their area of concentration by selecting relevant elective courses. Students can also opt for a dual specialisation, such as Operations + Finance or Operations + Business Analytics.

Ques. What kind of roles can I expect after completing MBA in Operations & Supply Chain Management from KSOM?

Ans. Graduates typically take up roles such as Supply Chain Analyst, Operations Manager, Procurement Manager, Logistics Manager, Inventory Planner, and Business Operations Consultant. Sectors that actively hire include manufacturing, e-commerce, FMCG, logistics, IT/ITeS, and consulting. Companies like TCS, Tech Mahindra, Schneider Electric, Tata Power, and Capgemini are among the regular recruiters at KSOM.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation mandatory at KSOM? Can I opt out and stay off-campus?

Ans. The MBA programme at KSOM is a fully residential programme, and hostel accommodation is mandatory for all students. The hostel fee (AC accommodation, mess, and laundry) is included in the total programme fee of Rs. 18,00,620 and cannot be opted out of. Off-campus accommodation is not permitted for MBA students.

Ques. Does an engineering background help in getting into the Operations & Supply Chain specialisation at KSOM?

Ans. While KSOM accepts graduates from any discipline, an engineering background can be advantageous for the Operations & Supply Chain specialisation as it provides a strong quantitative and analytical foundation. However, the programme is designed to be accessible to students from all academic backgrounds, and the first-year curriculum builds the necessary technical and analytical skills for all students.

Ques. What is the difference between KSOM's regular MBA (Operations & Supply Chain) and the Super MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

Ans. The regular MBA (Operations & Supply Chain Management) is a two-year full-time programme where students choose Operations as a specialisation in the second year alongside core management subjects. The Super MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a more specialised, niche two-year programme with a deeper focus exclusively on supply chain and logistics from the start. The Super MBA is designed for students who want a more intensive and industry-specific curriculum in this domain.

Ques. What is the fee payment schedule and are there any loan options available?

Ans. The total fee of Rs. 18,00,620 is payable in five parts: Rs. 1,00,000 at the time of admission (one-time fee), followed by four equal instalments of Rs. 4,25,155 each, payable semester-wise over the two years. Education loan facility is available through State Bank of India at the KIIT Branch. You can contact them at sbi.10250@sbi.co.in or call 8674985951 / 9853687272 for online loan approval assistance.