IBS Mumbai admits students to its two-year full-time Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM). The programme fee is INR 9.09 lakhs.

Applicants can qualify through IBSAT 2026 or a valid CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT score. The final selection includes a Micro Presentation and Personal Interview.

IBS Mumbai Admission Portal 2026: ibsindia.org

Admission Update:

  • Applications for the PGPM 2027 batch through IBSAT 2026 are open. The test is scheduled across eight dates in December 2026. Students can apply at ibsindia.org.
  • Admission to the IBS Mumbai PGPM is based only on merit. The campus has no management quota or NRI quota.
  • Students holding valid CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT scores need not take IBSAT. They can submit their scorecard directly through ibsindia.org.
  • Applicants who completed their studies in a medium other than English must provide TOEFL, NELT, or IELTS scores by May 31, 2027.
  • The online application fee for PGPM is INR 1,800 and must be paid through ibsindia.org.

Direct admission: Every PGPM seat is allotted through merit and the IBS selection procedure. Management quota and NRI quota seats are not available at IBS Mumbai.

IBS Mumbai Admission Dates 2027

Event Date
IBSAT 2026 application period Open through December 19, 2026
IBSAT 2026 test dates December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2026
IBSAT 2026 result First week of January 2027 (Tentative)
Selection briefings across India Second to fourth week of January 2027 (Tentative)
Micro Presentation and Personal Interview at IBS Hyderabad Second to third week of February 2027 (Tentative)

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

IBS Mumbai PGPM Admission 2027

PGPM at IBS Mumbai runs for two years in full-time mode. Its total fee is INR 9.09 lakhs. The nine IBS campuses use one common admission route based on IBSAT or accepted national management entrance tests.

IBS Mumbai PGPM Eligibility Criteria

A recognised university degree in any subject is required for admission. Applicants must have completed graduation with at least 50% marks and meet the English-medium requirement.

Criterion Requirement
Minimum qualification Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Minimum aggregate 50% in graduation
Medium of study Graduation in English medium is required
English proficiency for non-English-medium applicants TOEFL, NELT, or IELTS score submitted by May 31, 2027
Accepted entrance examinations IBSAT, CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT

IBS Mumbai PGPM Selection Criteria

Applicants selected for the next stage must visit the IBS Hyderabad campus for a Micro Presentation and Personal Interview. The final composite score gives 50% weight to academics, 25% to the Micro Presentation, and 25% to the Personal Interview.

  • Before the campus selection round, IBS conducts briefings in more than 70 cities across India.
  • Applicants using CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT scores are excused from IBSAT, but they must still take part in the Micro Presentation and Personal Interview at IBS Hyderabad.
  • Academic performance has the largest individual share in the final score, with a weight of 50%.

How to Apply for PGPM at IBS Mumbai?

  • Complete the IBSAT 2026 registration at ibsindia.org and pay the online application fee of INR 1,800.
  • Take IBSAT on an allotted test date in December 2026. Applicants may instead upload a valid CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT score through ibsindia.org.
  • Check the shortlisting decision in January 2027 and join the assigned selection briefing near your city.
  • Travel to the IBS Hyderabad campus for the Micro Presentation and Personal Interview in February 2027.
  • After receiving an admission offer, confirm the IBS Mumbai seat by paying the first instalment.

Applicants who choose IBS Mumbai must attend the Micro Presentation and Personal Interview at IBS Hyderabad. All nine campuses hold these stages there, and PGPM applicants are shortlisted under the same criteria used for the MBA campuses.

IBS Mumbai NMAT Cutoff

Among NMAT applicants, PGPM General is the most preferred option. For the General category, its Round 1 closing score in 2025 was 195.

Category Closing marks
General 195

IBS Mumbai Scholarships

Merit scholarships are available across IBS campuses. The eligible groups include IBSAT toppers, children of IBS alumni, children of defence personnel, and applicants with disabilities.

Scholarship Category Benefit
IBSAT toppers INR 2 lakh fee waiver
 
Alumni wards, meaning children of IBS alumni
Children of defence personnel
Persons with Disability (PwD)

IBS Mumbai Admission FAQs

Ques. What qualifications are needed to apply for the IBS Mumbai PGPM?

Ans. An applicant needs a bachelor's degree in any subject with at least 50% aggregate marks. Graduation must be completed in English medium. Students in the final year of their degree may also submit an application.

Ques. Which test scores can be used for PGPM admission at IBS Mumbai?

Ans. IBS Mumbai considers IBSAT, CAT, XAT, NMAT, and GMAT scores. A student with a valid CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT scorecard is exempt from taking IBSAT.

Ques. How much does the two-year PGPM at IBS Mumbai cost?

Ans. The total programme fee for two years is INR 9.09 lakhs. Hostel and mess expenses are not included. Students should check ibsindia.org for the latest fee details.

Ques. How does IBS Mumbai prepare the final PGPM merit list?

Ans. Shortlisted students take part in a Micro Presentation and Personal Interview at IBS Hyderabad. Academics contribute 50% to the final score, while the Micro Presentation and Personal Interview each carry 25%.

Ques. Can an applicant enter the selection process without taking IBSAT?

Ans. Yes. A valid CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT score can be submitted at ibsindia.org instead of IBSAT. Applicants without any of these accepted national-level test scores must appear for IBSAT.

Ques. What is the current IBSAT 2026 schedule for IBS Mumbai applicants?

Ans. Applications are open through December 19, 2026. IBSAT will be conducted on December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2026, with the result tentatively planned for the first week of January 2027.

Ques. Are seats available through a management or NRI quota at IBS Mumbai?

Ans. No. Neither a management quota nor an NRI quota is offered. IBS Mumbai fills every PGPM seat according to merit and the prescribed IBS selection process.

Ques. How much must a student pay while submitting the PGPM application?

Ans. Registration requires a non-refundable online payment of INR 1,800 through ibsindia.org.

Ques. Is prior employment required for the IBS Mumbai PGPM?

Ans. No work experience is compulsory. Both fresh graduates and employed applicants can apply, although professional experience may add value during the Personal Interview.

Ques. Who can receive a scholarship through IBS Mumbai?

Ans. A fee waiver of INR 2 lakh is available to IBSAT toppers, children of IBS alumni, children of defence personnel, and PwD applicants. The latest campus scholarship conditions are available at ibsindia.org.