Early enrolment benefits amounting to ₹1,00,000/-
Program Online MBA -DMSC ( Specialisation: Supply Chain / Digital Maritime )
2-year degree program (extendable up to 48 months)
Design General management program
Eligibility
  • Bachelor’s degree (UGC-recognized) with minimum 55%
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant full-time industry experience
Selection Process
  • Academic qualifications
  • IITM admission tests
  • Personal interview
Structure 8 quarters (12 weeks each)
Courses
  • Core courses: 20
  • Electives: Choose 12 of 31 (including 7 Digital Transformation Projects)
  • Total: 32 courses, 6 credits each (192 total credits)
Transformational Projects Integrate classroom learning with industry implementation
Faculty
  • IITM: Management, Ocean Engineering, etc.
  • Industry: i-maritime consultancy (40–60% contribution)
Mode of Delivery
  • Online: Fri–Sun
  • In-person: Campus immersion
Hours of Dedication
  • Months 1–12: 8–10 hours/week
  • Months 12–18: 18 hours/week

The IIT Madras Difference

Aspect Online MBA from IIT Madras & i-maritime Consultancy Programs offered by other institutes
Modes of Delivery Online learning + In-person immersion programs Varies (most programs are online-only)
Industry Integration Extensive integration: industry faculty, mentorship, ground visits,
digital transformation projects, and hands-on practical learning 		Varies (Industry consultants involved in curriculum)
Total Program Cost INR 12 lakh INR 15+ lakh

Application Process

Apply now and secure your place in this ground- breaking programme to supercharge your career prospects and avail the early enrolment benefits we offer!

1

Submit your interest

by filling out the online application form. Apply Here

Shortlisted candidates contacted by our Admissions Cell

2

Attend group discussion & personal interview

Receive offer letter

3

Block your seat

by paying the commitment fee

4

Submit self-attested docs

according to the list of documents & certificates required. All documents can be scanned and uploaded online

5

Complete fee payment

by paying the balance fees

Application Deadlines

Round 1
Applications open 12 April 2025
Round 1 applications close 31 May 2025
IITM admission tests & interviews 9–10 June 2025
Provisional offers sent out 16 June 2025
Document submission deadline 20 June 2025
Final offers sent out 22 June 2025
Commitment fee deadline 30 June 2025

Round 1: Early enrolment incentives

  • All expenses (air travel & accommodation) paid for four immersion programs; or
  • Certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

(benefits amounting to approx. INR 1 lakh / USD 1200)

Round 2
Applications open 12 April 2025
Round 2 applications close 20 Jun 2025
IITM admission tests & interviews 25–26 Jun 2025
Provisional offers sent out 29 Jun 2025
Document submission deadline 01 Jul 2025
Final offers sent out 03 Jul 2025
Commitment fee deadline 10 Jul 2025

Round 2: Early enrolment incentives

  • All expenses (air travel & accommodation) paid for three immersion programs

(benefits amounting to approx. INR 75,000 / USD 870)

Round 3
Applications open 12 April 2025
Round 3 applications close 31 Jul 2025
IITM admission tests & interviews 8–9 Aug 2025
Provisional offers sent out ~ Aug 2025
Document submission deadline 16 Aug 2025
Final offers sent out 22 Aug 2025
Commitment fee deadline 27 Aug 2025

Round 3: Enrolment incentives

  • All expenses (air travel & accommodation) paid for two immersion programs

(benefits amounting to approx. INR 50,000 / USD 580)

Fee Structure & Payment Schedule

Details Semester I
(Modules 1–2,
starts 10 Sep ’25)		 Semester II
(Modules 3–4,
starts 10 Feb ’26)		 Semester III
(Modules 5–6,
starts 10 Jun ’26)		 Semester IV
(Modules 7–8,
starts 10 Oct ’26)		 Total
A. One-time fees
Admission fee3000
Student welfare fund1500
Career Pathway Centre charges5500
Alumni services fee6000
Total One-time fees16000~~~16000
B. Semester fees
Institute fees2855002855002855002855001142000
Enrolment fees150010500105001050042000
Medical fees1500
Seat rent7500
C. Caution deposit (refundable)
Caution deposit50005000
Total fees payable3170002960002960002960001205000

All numbers in INR.
The above fee structure is tentative and subject to approval by the IIT Madras board.
Semester fees must be paid before the start of the semester.

Availing an Educational Loan

IIT Madras has arrangements with several banks for our students to avail pre-approved* loans for the Online MBA in Digital Maritime & Supply Chain. Indicative terms are listed below.

State Bank of India

Details Amount
Loan amount INR 12,00,000
Interest rate 7.65%
(~1.35% discount)
Moratorium 6 months
Loan period 15 years
EMI amount INR 7,700
ICICI Bank
Details Amount
Interest rate 11.75%
(~1.35% to 1.5% discount)
Moratorium Nil
Loan period 10 years
EMI amount INR 17,000

* All loans, interest rates, repayment terms, and other details are tentative and subject to final approval by the bank.
The interest rates and repayment terms mentioned are indicative and subject to change on a case-by-case basis.