IIM Mumbai admits students to its MBA programmes through CAT scores and a Personal Interview. The institute does not use the IIM Common Admission Process, and it does not hold GD or WAT rounds for MBA admission. IIM Mumbai, formerly NITIE Mumbai, is an IIM under the Ministry of Education.

The institute offers full-time MBA options such as General Management and Operations and Supply Chain Management, along with Sustainability Management, Executive programmes, and PhD. The total MBA fee is INR 25,50,000, while the NRI seat fee for the MBA programme is INR 50,00,000.

IIM Mumbai Admission Portal 2026: iimmumbai.ac.in/admissions

Admission Update:
  • MBA 2027-29 batch: CAT 2026 registration is open until September 15, 2026. The exam will be held on November 29, 2026. Students can apply at cat.iim.ac.in. IIM Mumbai opens its application after CAT 2026 registration begins.
  • Executive Programmes (PGPEX, EMBA): These programmes have separate admission periods. Students should check iimmumbai.ac.in for 2026-27 application deadlines.
  • IIM Mumbai is not part of the IIM CAP and runs its own shortlisting and PI process.
  • There is no management quota. MBA seats are allotted only by merit and government reservation rules.
  • Reservation is as per Government of India rules: EWS (10%), NC-OBC (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), and PwD (5%).
  • Work experience is not required, but it adds positive weight in the composite score.
  • NRI seats are offered for the MBA programme at a higher fee of INR 50,00,000.

Direct Admission at IIM Mumbai: IIM Mumbai does not provide MBA admission through a management quota. CAT-based merit, the institute-level PI process, and government reservation norms are followed for all seats.

IIM Mumbai Important Dates 2026

Event Current Date
CAT 2026 Registration Close September 15, 2026
CAT 2026 Admit Card November 4, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 Result December 24, 2026 (Tentative)
IIM Mumbai MBA Application Window January 2027 (Tentative)
PI Shortlist Announcement February 2027 (Tentative)
Personal Interviews February to April 2027 (Tentative)
Final Offers May 2027 (Tentative)

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IIM Mumbai PG Admission 2026

IIM Mumbai offers three full-time MBA specialisations through one admission process. Students can choose MBA in General Management, MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management, or MBA in Sustainability Management. For all three, IIM Mumbai uses CAT score shortlisting followed by a Personal Interview.

The minimum CAT requirement for General category candidates is 85 overall percentile. The section-wise minimum cutoffs are 80 in VARC, 80 in DILR, and 75 in QA. These are only minimum cutoffs, and the actual shortlist cutoffs can go higher depending on the number of applicants.

IIM Mumbai MBA Eligibility Criteria 2026

Category Min CAT Overall Percentile Sectional Cutoffs
General 85 percentile VARC 80, DILR 80, QA 75
NC-OBC and EWS 75 percentile VARC 70, DILR 65, QA 65
SC 70 percentile VARC 65, DILR 60, QA 60
ST 65 percentile All sections 55
PwD (General) 55 percentile All sections 45
  • Students need a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least 50% marks. SC, ST, and PwD students need at least 45%.
  • Final-year students may also apply if they expect to complete graduation before joining.
  • The listed CAT percentiles are minimum shortlisting cutoffs. The actual cutoff may be higher for each category based on applications received.
  • Total 2-year MBA fee is INR 25,50,000 for General, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST students. The NRI quota fee is INR 50,00,000.

IIM Mumbai MBA Fees 2026

Programme Fee
MBA for General, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST candidates INR 25,50,000
MBA under NRI quota INR 50,00,000

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IIM Mumbai MBA Selection Criteria 2026

The MBA merit process has three stages. First, students must clear the CAT sectional and overall minimum percentile cutoffs. Next, IIM Mumbai shortlists students for PI by considering CAT score, academic record, work experience, and diversity factors. The last stage is the Personal Interview, which is held in multiple cities.

  • Stage 1, CAT Screening: Students must meet both overall and sectional CAT cutoffs.
  • Stage 2, PI Shortlisting: CAT score, academics, work experience, and diversity factors are used for interview calls.
  • Stage 3, Personal Interview: IIM Mumbai conducts only PI. There is no GD or WAT. PI carries 20% weight in the final composite score.
  • Final Composite: CAT has 60% weight, PI has 20%, and academics, work experience, and gender diversity together have 20%.
  • The same process applies to MBA (General Management), MBA (Operations and Supply Chain Management), and MBA (Sustainability Management).

How to Apply for MBA at IIM Mumbai?

  • Register for CAT 2026 at cat.iim.ac.in by September 15, 2026.
  • Take CAT 2026 on November 29, 2026 and check the result in December 2026.
  • Submit a separate application at iimmumbai.ac.in/admissions when the IIM Mumbai MBA form opens.
  • Upload the Bachelor’s degree documents, CAT scorecard, and work experience proof, if applicable.
  • Check the PI shortlist and attend the Personal Interview in the assigned city.
  • Accept the admission offer within IIM Mumbai’s given deadline. This offer is separate from any CAP offer.

Note: IIM Mumbai is not part of the IIM Common Admission Process. An IIM Mumbai offer cannot be shifted to another IIM through CAP. Students must decide on the IIM Mumbai offer as per the institute’s own deadline.

IIM Mumbai Executive Programmes Admission 2026

PGPEX, PGPEX-VLM, and EMBA are offered for working professionals. Each programme has its own eligibility rules, admission schedule, and selection method.

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
PGPEX (1-year) Graduation with minimum 50% marks and at least 5 years of work experience CAT or GMAT plus PI
PGPEX-VLM (1-year, Manufacturing focus) Engineering degree with at least 5 years of manufacturing or supply chain experience GMAT or GATE plus PI
EMBA (Blended) Graduation with minimum 50% marks and at least 5 years of work experience GMAT or institute-level test plus PI

IIM Mumbai Executive Programme Fees 2026

Programme Fee
PGPEX INR 15,00,000
PGPEX-VLM INR 15,57,000
EMBA INR 15,00,000

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

  • PGPEX fee is INR 15,00,000. PGPEX-VLM fee is INR 15,57,000. EMBA fee is INR 15,00,000.
  • For exact application timelines, students should visit iimmumbai.ac.in and open the admission page for the specific programme.

IIM Mumbai PhD Admission 2026

IIM Mumbai offers PhD admission for research students. Selection is based on accepted test scores, a written test, and a Personal Interview.

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
PhD Master’s or equivalent with minimum 55%, OR Bachelor’s with minimum 60% plus relevant work experience CAT or GMAT or JRF, followed by written test and PI

IIM Mumbai PhD Fees 2026

Programme Fee Support
PhD INR 1,13,000 PhD students receive a scholarship or fellowship stipend from IIM Mumbai.

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

  • The PhD fee is INR 1,13,000.
  • Full-time PhD students also receive a scholarship or fellowship stipend from IIM Mumbai.

IIM Mumbai Scholarships

IIM Mumbai provides financial help based on need and merit for eligible MBA and PhD students.

  • Need-Based Financial Aid: MBA students whose family income is below the notified limit can apply for fee waivers and partial scholarships through the IIM Mumbai financial aid office after admission.
  • Government Scholarships (SC/ST/OBC/EWS): Reserved category students can apply for central government post-matric scholarships at scholarships.gov.in.
  • PhD Fellowship: Full-time PhD students receive a monthly fellowship stipend as per UGC/AICTE norms. The fellowship continues for the programme duration, subject to academic performance.
  • Merit Scholarships: IIM Mumbai gives merit-based awards to MBA students with strong cumulative GPA performance each term.

IIM Mumbai Admission FAQs

Ques. What CAT percentile is needed for MBA shortlisting at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. For the 2026-28 batch, General category students needed at least 85 percentile overall in CAT, along with sectional cutoffs of 80 in VARC, 80 in DILR, and 75 in QA. The real shortlist cutoff can be higher because it depends on applications received. NC-OBC and EWS students needed 75 percentile overall, SC students needed 70 percentile, and ST students needed 65 percentile.

Ques. Is IIM Mumbai included in CAP counselling?

Ans. No. IIM Mumbai follows a separate admission process and does not join the IIM Common Admission Process. Students who get an IIM Mumbai offer must accept it within the institute’s own deadline. The offer cannot be moved through a CAP waitlist.

Ques. Which factors decide the final MBA merit list at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. IIM Mumbai gives 60% weight to CAT percentile and 20% weight to Personal Interview performance. The balance 20% is based on academic record, work experience, and gender diversity. GD and WAT are not part of the process.

Ques. How much does the IIM Mumbai MBA cost?

Ans. The total 2-year MBA fee is INR 25,50,000 for General, OBC, EWS, SC, and ST category students. The NRI quota fee is INR 50,00,000. Fees can be revised, so students should check iimmumbai.ac.in for the latest structure.

Ques. Are the admission rules different for MBA, MBA OSCM, and MBA Sustainability at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. No. All three MBA specialisations follow the same CAT-based admission process and the same cutoff structure. MBA (General Management) covers broad management study, MBA OSCM focuses on Operations and Supply Chain Management, and MBA Sustainability Management covers ESG, circular economy, and green business. Each has the same 2-year fee of INR 25,50,000.

Ques. Can freshers apply for IIM Mumbai MBA?

Ans. Yes. Work experience is not compulsory for MBA admission at IIM Mumbai. It gives positive weight in shortlisting and composite score calculation, but freshers with strong CAT scores are also admitted. The 2026-28 batch had both freshers and students with work experience.

Ques. What is the application timeline for the IIM Mumbai 2027-29 MBA batch?

Ans. Students should register for CAT 2026 by September 15, 2026 at cat.iim.ac.in. After the CAT 2026 result in December 2026, the IIM Mumbai application window usually opens in January 2027. The form must be submitted at iimmumbai.ac.in/admissions before the notified last date.

Ques. Does IIM Mumbai take GD or WAT for MBA admission?

Ans. No. IIM Mumbai does not conduct Group Discussion or Written Ability Test for MBA admission. After CAT shortlisting, students appear only for the Personal Interview. The PI has 20% weight in the final composite score.

Ques. Who can apply for PGPEX at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. PGPEX applicants need a graduation degree with at least 50% marks and a minimum of 5 years of full-time work experience. Selection is through CAT or GMAT score followed by a Personal Interview. The total 1-year PGPEX fee is INR 15,00,000.