Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (2 Years)

INR 4,32,000

Total Fees

INR 4,32,000

DSIMS MMS Marketing Admission 2027

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Registration Closes	September 15, 2026
CMAT 2026 Registration Closes	November 24, 2026 (Tentative)
CAT 2026 Exam	November 29, 2026
XAT 2026 Registration Closes	December 6, 2026
CAT 2026 Result	December 24, 2026 (Tentative)
XAT 2026 Exam	January 3, 2027
CMAT 2026 Exam	January 24, 2027 (Tentative)
MAH-MBA-CET 2027 Registration Closes	February 2027 (Tentative)
MAH-MBA-CET 2027 Exam	April 2027 (Tentative)
Academic Session Begins	July 2027

MAH-MBA-CET is the primary entrance exam for the MMS CAP process at DSIMS under DTE Maharashtra.

CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, and GMAT scores are accepted for direct institutional admission at DSIMS.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university with minimum 50% aggregate marks.

45% aggregate for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra.

Valid score in MAH-MBA-CET 2027, CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, or GMAT for the 2027 admission cycle.

Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally.

Admission Process

Fill the DSIMS application form at dsims.org.in and pay the INR 2,000 application fee.

Download, print, and submit the filled application form with supporting documents to the institute.

Participate in the DTE Maharashtra MMS CAP counselling process for CAP quota seats.

Attend GD and PI at DSIMS, Malad West, Mumbai for institutional quota seats.

Pay the programme fee and submit documents to confirm the seat.

✓ Opt for this if

You are targeting brand management, digital marketing, or FMCG roles in Mumbai.
You want a University of Mumbai MMS degree valued by media and advertising firms.
Mumbai’s media, entertainment, FMCG, and retail sectors are your primary targets.
You scored in MAH-MBA-CET and want a DTE Maharashtra-recognised MMS programme.

✗ Skip if

You need a top MBA brand for FMCG marketing roles at Unilever or P and G.
You are targeting marketing careers primarily in Bangalore, Delhi, or Pune.
You scored high enough on CAT to access a Tier-1 programme with a stronger marketing faculty.
You prefer an MBA with integrated digital marketing or analytics electives.

DSIMS MMS Marketing Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
IRB Scholarship Endowment Fund	Merit-based award	High academic achievers at DSIMS, approved by institute trustees
BKT Endowment Freeship Fund	Need-based freeship (tuition)	Students with financial need, sponsored by Balkrishna Industries Ltd
Jankidevi Bilasrai Bubna Endowment Freeship	Need-based freeship	Needy and deserving students at DSIMS, Rajasthani Sammelan Trust
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulka Shishyavrutti	As per Maharashtra norms	Maharashtra students with annual family income up to INR 8 LPA
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship	As per Government of India norms	SC, ST, OBC, Minority students via scholarships.gov.in

Apply for Maharashtra government scholarships via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.

DSIMS institutional scholarships are applied for directly through the institute during the academic year.

DSIMS MMS Marketing FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for DSIMS MMS Marketing?

Ans. The total programme fee for the 2-year MMS Marketing at DSIMS, Mumbai, is INR 4,32,000 for the complete course. An application fee of INR 2,000 is payable separately. Maharashtra students from SC/ST, OBC, EWS, or VJNT categories can apply for government fee concessions through the MahaDBT portal at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in, which can reduce the effective programme cost.

Ques. How is admission done for DSIMS MMS Marketing 2027?

Ans. Admission to DSIMS MMS Marketing is through the DTE Maharashtra MMS CAP process, for which MAH-MBA-CET 2027 is the primary entrance exam. Candidates may also apply through direct institutional admission using CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, or GMAT scores. Applications are submitted online at dsims.org.in, and shortlisted candidates attend a GD and PI at the Malad West campus for institutional quota seats.

Ques. What career options are available after DSIMS MMS Marketing?

Ans. MMS Marketing graduates from DSIMS are suited for roles such as Brand Manager, Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Analyst, Product Manager, and Account Manager. Mumbai’s FMCG, media, retail, advertising, and e-commerce sectors provide extensive hiring opportunities for marketing graduates. The University of Mumbai MMS degree from DSIMS is recognised by employers across these industries in Maharashtra and beyond.

Ques. Does DSIMS MMS Marketing offer any scholarships?

Ans. Yes, DSIMS offers the IRB Scholarship Endowment Fund for merit-based students and the BKT and Jankidevi Bilasrai Bubna Endowment Freeship Funds for financially needy students. Maharashtra students with annual family income up to INR 8 LPA can access the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulka scheme. NSP Post-Matric Scholarships are available through scholarships.gov.in for SC/ST/OBC/Minority candidates.

Ques. Is the DSIMS MMS degree recognised for marketing jobs?

Ans. Yes, the MMS degree from DSIMS is awarded by the University of Mumbai and is UGC-recognised. It is widely accepted by employers in India’s marketing, advertising, and FMCG sectors. The programme is AICTE approved and DTE Maharashtra affiliated. Mumbai-based MMS graduates are particularly well-positioned for roles in the city’s large FMCG, media, and digital marketing companies given the MMS degree’s strong local brand recognition.