KIIT School of Management: CAT Cutoff, Fees and Placements 2026
KIIT School of Management in Bhubaneswar has a total programme fee of about ₹12.9 lakh (2026-28). The average package was ₹9.5 LPA (2025-26). It accepts CAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, XAT. Our estimate of the cutoff for a General-category candidate with an average profile is about 80 CAT percentile (roughly a 50% chance of an interview call).
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Fees: college's official page (2026-28) · Placement: college's official page (2025-26) · Cutoff: our estimate
KIIT School of Management cutoff and entrance exams
Percentile at which a General-category candidate with an average profile has about a 50% chance of an interview call. This is an estimate: the college does not publish a fixed percentile.
| Exam | Cutoff estimate | Qualifying minimum |
|---|---|---|
| CAT | 80 | – |
| XAT | 78 | – |
| CMAT | 87 | – |
| MAT | 85 | – |
How KIIT School of Management selects students
Shortlist on KIITEE Management/CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT/ATMA score for GD, PI and WAT; final selection on GD/PI, WAT, career marks and entrance score. Numeric weights not published.
Eligibility
50% in graduation (45% for SC, ST and PwD). Final-year students can usually apply. Accepted: CAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, XAT.
Is KIIT School of Management worth the fees?
How long the fees take to pay back for two reference profiles, from the average and median package. Add your own current CTC in the predictor for your number.
| Reference profile | Pay after MBA (est.) | Pays back in |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years of experience on ₹8 lakh a year | ₹7.6–11.9L | 18.9 yrs |
| 4 years of experience on ₹15 lakh a year | ₹10.3–16L | Not above current pay |
The fee equals about 1.4 years of the typical package. Payback is the fee plus the salary given up while studying divided by the extra pay a year after the MBA. Estimates, not promises.
How we checked the fee and package
The average package was found on 3 independent sources that agree. The figure shown above is the college’s own where it publishes one. Every figure we found is listed, so you can see how well they agree.
Total fee (₹ lakh)
| Source | Figure | Batch or year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ksom.ac.in | ₹18.01L | 2026-28, includes hostel | College or official |
| ksom.ac.in | ₹12.9L | 2026-28 | College or official |
| getmyuni.com | ₹18.01L | 2026-28, includes hostel | Third party |
Average package (₹ LPA)
| Source | Figure | Batch or year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ksom.ac.in | ₹9.5L | 2025-26 | College or official |
| careers360.com | ₹9L | 2026 | Third party |
| getmyuni.com | ₹9L | 2025 | Third party |
Sources
Fees: college's official page (2026-28) · Placement: college's official page (2025-26) · Cutoff: our estimate
KIIT School of Management: frequently asked questions
What is the total fee at KIIT School of Management?
The total programme fee at KIIT School of Management is about ₹12.9 lakh (2026-28). Check the college fee page for hostel, deposits and any change for your batch.
What percentile is needed for KIIT School of Management?
Our estimate for a General-category candidate with an average profile is about 80 CAT percentile for a 50% chance of an interview call. The college does not publish a single fixed percentile, so treat this as an estimate. Your category, marks and work experience change the line.
What is the average package at KIIT School of Management?
The average package at KIIT School of Management was ₹9.5 LPA (2025-26). Averages hide a wide spread, so also compare the median and the fee.
Who is eligible for KIIT School of Management?
50% in graduation (45% for SC, ST and PwD). Final-year students can usually apply. Accepted: CAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, XAT.
Is KIIT School of Management worth the fees?
Our estimate of how long the fees take to pay back: for a professional with 2 years of experience on ₹8 lakh a year, about 18.9 years (pay after the MBA about ₹7.6 to ₹11.9 lakh a year); for a professional with 4 years of experience on ₹15 lakh a year, the typical package is not above current pay, so the case rests on a career change, brand or network more than pay. Payback is the fee plus the salary given up while studying divided by the extra pay a year after the MBA. These are estimates from the average and median package; your own result depends on your profile.