IIM Mumbai Admission 2026 is separate from the IIM Common Admission Process, or CAP. The institute uses CAT scores and a Personal Interview for its MBA admissions, and it does not hold GD or WAT rounds.

IIM Mumbai offers MBA programmes in General Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability Management. The total 2-year MBA fee is INR 25,50,000, while the MBA fee for NRI seats is INR 50,00,000.

Admission Update:
  • MBA 2027-29 batch: CAT 2026 admit card will be released on November 4, 2026, and the exam is scheduled for November 29, 2026. Students must use cat.iim.ac.in for CAT updates. IIM Mumbai opens its MBA application window after the CAT process begins.
  • Executive Programmes (PGPEX, EMBA): These courses follow separate admission schedules. Students should check iimmumbai.ac.in for 2026-27 deadlines.
  • IIM Mumbai does not join the IIM CAP. It prepares its own shortlist and conducts its own PI process.
  • There is no management quota. MBA seats are allotted only through merit and government reservation rules.
  • Government of India reservation rules apply: EWS (10%), NC-OBC (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), and PwD (5%).
  • Work experience is not compulsory, 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.

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

Direct Admission at IIM Mumbai: IIM Mumbai does not have a management quota for MBA admission. Every seat is filled through CAT-based merit, the institute's PI process, and government reservation rules.

IIM Mumbai Important Dates 2026

Event Date
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)

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

IIM Mumbai MBA Admission 2026

IIM Mumbai admits students to all three full-time MBA specialisations through one CAT-based route. The same shortlisting cutoffs and PI structure are used for MBA General Management, MBA Operations and Supply Chain Management, and MBA Sustainability Management.

For General category students, the minimum CAT requirement is 85 overall percentile. The sectional requirements are 80 in VARC, 80 in DILR, and 75 in QA. The actual cutoff 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 45% marks.
  • Final-year students can also apply if they expect to finish graduation before joining the programme.
  • The listed cutoffs are only the minimum levels for shortlisting. The final cutoffs can be higher in each category.
  • 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.

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

IIM Mumbai MBA Selection Criteria 2026

IIM Mumbai follows 3 admission stages for MBA selection. CAT percentile carries 60% weight in the final composite score, while Personal Interview performance carries 20%. The remaining 20% is based on academics, work experience, and gender diversity.

  • Stage 1, CAT Screening: Students must clear the overall and sectional CAT percentile requirements.
  • Stage 2, PI Shortlisting: The institute considers CAT score, past academics, work experience, and diversity factors for the PI shortlist.
  • Stage 3, Personal Interview: IIM Mumbai conducts PI in multiple cities. It does not conduct GD or WAT. PI score has 20% weight in the final composite.
  • Final Composite: The score is calculated using CAT (60%), PI (20%), and academics, work experience, and gender diversity (20%).
  • The same route applies to MBA General Management, MBA Operations and Supply Chain Management, and MBA Sustainability Management.

How to Apply for MBA at IIM Mumbai?

  • Appear for CAT 2026 on November 29, 2026 and check the result in December 2026.
  • Apply separately through iimmumbai.ac.in/admissions when IIM Mumbai opens its MBA application window.
  • Upload Bachelor's degree documents, CAT scorecard, and work experience proof, if applicable.
  • Check the PI shortlist released by the institute.
  • Attend the Personal Interview in the city allotted to you.
  • Accept the admission offer within the deadline given by IIM Mumbai. This offer is separate from any CAP offer.

Note: IIM Mumbai does not take part in the IIM Common Admission Process. An IIM Mumbai offer must be accepted separately within the institute's own deadline, and it cannot be shifted to another IIM through CAP.

IIM Mumbai Executive Programmes Admission 2026

IIM Mumbai also offers PGPEX, PGPEX-VLM, EMBA, and PhD programmes for working professionals and research students. These programmes have their own eligibility rules, selection methods, and admission windows.

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
PhD Master's or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks, or Bachelor's degree with minimum 60% marks plus relevant work experience CAT, GMAT, or JRF, followed by written test and PI
  • PGPEX fee is INR 15,00,000. PGPEX-VLM fee is INR 15,57,000. EMBA fee is INR 15,00,000.
  • PhD fee is INR 1,13,000. PhD students also get a scholarship or fellowship stipend from IIM Mumbai.
  • Students should visit iimmumbai.ac.in and check the relevant programme page for exact application timelines.

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

IIM Mumbai Scholarships

IIM Mumbai provides financial support based on need and merit to 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 after admission through the IIM Mumbai financial aid office.
  • Government Scholarships (SC/ST/OBC/EWS): Reserved category students can apply for central government post-matric scholarships through scholarships.gov.in.
  • PhD Fellowship: Full-time PhD students receive a monthly fellowship stipend as per UGC or AICTE norms. The fellowship continues for the programme duration, subject to academic performance.
  • Merit Scholarships: High-performing MBA students can receive merit-based awards from IIM Mumbai based on cumulative GPA each term.

IIM Mumbai Admission FAQs

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

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

Ques. Is IIM Mumbai part of the IIM CAP selection process?

Ans. No. IIM Mumbai runs a separate admission process and does not use the IIM CAP route. Students offered admission by IIM Mumbai must accept the offer within the institute's own deadline. CAP waitlist transfer is not available.

Ques. What weightage is used for the final MBA merit list at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. IIM Mumbai gives 60% weight to CAT percentile and 20% weight to the Personal Interview. The other 20% comes from academic record, work experience, and gender diversity. The institute conducts only PI, with no GD or WAT.

Ques. How much does the 2-year MBA cost at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. The total 2-year MBA fee is INR 25,50,000 for General, OBC, EWS, SC, and ST category students. The fee for NRI quota seats is INR 50,00,000. Fees can change, 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 use 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 focuses on ESG, circular economy, and green business. The total 2-year fee for all three is INR 25,50,000.

Ques. Can freshers apply for IIM Mumbai MBA?

Ans. Yes. Work experience is not required for the MBA programme. It gives positive weight in shortlisting and composite score calculation, but freshers with strong CAT scores can also get admission. The 2026-28 batch had both freshers and students with work experience.

Ques. When does IIM Mumbai usually open applications for the 2027-29 MBA batch?

Ans. For the 2027-29 MBA batch, IIM Mumbai's application window is expected to open after the CAT 2026 result in December 2026, usually in January 2027. Students must apply at iimmumbai.ac.in/admissions before the notified last date.

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

Ans. No. IIM Mumbai does not hold Group Discussion or Written Ability Test rounds for MBA admission. After CAT shortlisting, students appear only for the Personal Interview. PI carries 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 based on CAT or GMAT score followed by a Personal Interview. The total 1-year PGPEX fee is INR 15,00,000.