IIM Mumbai (Indian Institute of Management Mumbai), located in Powai, Mumbai, is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Formerly the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), the institution was reconstituted as an IIM in 2023 and is now designated as a deemed-to-be university. IIM Mumbai inherits NITIE’s five-decade legacy in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, and Supply Chain, and is now expanding into general management and sustainability disciplines.
As per NIRF Management 2025, IIM Mumbai is ranked #6 in the management category with a score of 77.58.
The campus is located in Powai, Mumbai, directly accessible from the Eastern Express Highway, flanked by IIT Bombay and the Vihar Lake. The campus has a built-in advantage of Mumbai’s financial and technology ecosystem, with proximity to BFSI, consulting, and manufacturing sector headquarters.
- MBA (2 years, INR 25,50,000) across three tracks: General Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability Management, all with the same fee and the same CAT-based admission process
- Executive MBA (EMBA) (blended, INR 15,00,000 to INR 15,50,000): Standard EMBA, EMBA in Supply Chain and Logistics Management, and EMBA in Wealth Management
- PGPEX (1 year, INR 15,00,000): Post Graduate Programme for Executives, for candidates with 5-plus years of work experience
- PGPEX-VLM (1 year, INR 15,57,000): Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing, a joint programme with partner IITs, for manufacturing and supply chain professionals
- BPGP (Blended PGPM, INR 15,00,000): Blended delivery for working professionals
- Ph.D (regular, INR 1,13,000 total): Research scholars typically receive fellowship stipends from IIM Mumbai
The flagship 2-year MBA fee is INR 25,50,000 (general quota), with hostel and mess charges included. NRI quota MBA is priced at INR 50,00,000. Executive programmes are in the INR 15,00,000 to INR 15,57,000 range.
Need-based financial aid and education loan support are available. IIM Mumbai facilitates bank loan tie-ups for MBA students as part of the admissions process.
The 2025 placement season achieved 100% placement for the MBA batch, with a highest package of INR 54 LPA (Microsoft). The top 10% average was INR 47.5 LPA and the top 50% average was INR 34.1 LPA. Over 198 companies recruited from campus.
IIM Mumbai Admission Dates 2027
Admissions for the MBA 2027-29 batch at IIM Mumbai are anchored by CAT 2026, with the exam on November 29, 2026. IIM Mumbai operates a fully independent admission process and does not participate in the IIM Common Admission Process (CAP). Candidates must apply separately to IIM Mumbai after CAT 2026 results are declared.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2026 Registration Opens | August 3, 2026 | Closed |
| CAT 2026 Registration Closes | September 15, 2026 | Closed |
| CAT 2026 Admit Card | November 4, 2026 | Upcoming |
| CAT 2026 Exam | November 29, 2026 | Upcoming |
| CAT 2026 Result | December 24, 2026 (Tentative) | Upcoming |
| IIM Mumbai MBA Application Window | January 2027 (Tentative) | Upcoming |
| PI Shortlist Announcement | February 2027 (Tentative) | Upcoming |
| Personal Interviews (PI) | February to April 2027 (Tentative) | Upcoming |
| Final Offers Released | May 2027 (Tentative) | Upcoming |
Executive programmes (PGPEX, EMBA, BPGP) have separate application windows announced directly on the IIM Mumbai website. The table below lists accepted exams across IIM Mumbai’s main programme families.
| Programme | Accepted Exam | Minimum Work Experience |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (all 3 tracks) | CAT only | Not mandatory (positive weightage) |
| PGPEX (1 year) | CAT or GMAT | 5 years |
| PGPEX-VLM (1 year) | GMAT or GATE | 5 years in manufacturing or supply chain |
| EMBA (blended) | GMAT or institute-level test | 5 years |
| Ph.D | CAT, GATE, UGC NET, or JRF | Not required |
IIM Mumbai Courses and Fees
IIM Mumbai offers full-time MBA, executive MBA, one-year post-graduate programmes for executives, a blended PGPM, doctoral programmes, and a wide range of short executive certificates. The 2-year MBA carries the same fee across all three tracks, with hostel and mess costs included in the published programme fee.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (General Management) | 2 years | Graduation 50% and valid CAT score | INR 25,50,000 (INR 50,00,000 NRI) |
| MBA (Operations and Supply Chain Management) | 2 years | Graduation 50% and valid CAT score | INR 25,50,000 |
| MBA (Sustainability Management) | 2 years | Graduation 50% and valid CAT score | INR 25,50,000 |
| PGPEX | 1 year | Graduation 50% and 5 years work experience, CAT or GMAT | INR 15,00,000 |
| PGPEX-VLM | 1 year | Engineering degree, 5 years manufacturing or SC experience | INR 15,57,000 |
| EMBA (standard or Supply Chain) | Blended | Graduation 50% and 5 years experience | INR 15,00,000 |
| EMBA (Wealth Management) | Blended | Graduation 50% and 5 years experience | INR 15,50,000 |
| BPGP (Blended PGPM) | Blended | Graduation 50% and relevant experience | INR 15,00,000 |
| Ph.D (Regular) | 3 years (min.) | Graduation 55% and valid research entrance | INR 1,13,000 |
IIM Mumbai’s Operations and Supply Chain Management track distinguishes it from most newer IIMs. The track builds directly on NITIE’s six-decade industrial engineering heritage and is targeted at candidates seeking specialisation in manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain strategy. The Sustainability Management track is a newer IIM Mumbai offering aligned with ESG and sustainability roles in the corporate sector.
IIM Mumbai Admission Process
MBA Admission
IIM Mumbai MBA admission is entirely CAT-based with a Personal Interview (PI) as the next stage. No Group Discussion (GD) or Written Ability Test (WAT) is conducted. The final selection uses a composite score that weights CAT performance at 60%.
- Minimum CAT cutoffs (General category): 85 overall percentile, with 80 in VARC, 80 in DILR, and 75 in QA. Actual shortlisting cutoffs are higher based on applicant volume.
- Academic eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). Final-year students expecting to complete graduation before programme start may apply.
- Stage 1 - CAT screening: Meeting both overall and sectional minimum percentile cutoffs.
- Stage 2 - PI shortlisting: Based on CAT score, academic record, work experience, and diversity factors.
- Stage 3 - Personal Interview: Conducted in multiple cities. No GD or WAT. PI carries 20% weight in the composite score.
- Final composite score: CAT 60% plus PI 20% plus Academics, Work Experience, and Gender Diversity 20%.
IIM Mumbai does NOT participate in the IIM Common Admission Process (CAP). An offer from IIM Mumbai must be accepted on IIM Mumbai’s own timeline, independently of any other IIM waitlist. No management quota seats exist at IIM Mumbai. Reservation follows Government of India norms: EWS (10%), NC-OBC (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), PwD (5%). Work experience is not mandatory but adds positive weightage.
Executive and One-Year Programmes
PGPEX and EMBA programmes require minimum 5 years of work experience. PGPEX accepts CAT or GMAT. PGPEX-VLM (Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing) requires an engineering background with 5 years in manufacturing or supply chain, and accepts GMAT or GATE. All executive programme admissions are managed separately from the MBA process through the IIM Mumbai executive admissions portal.
IIM Mumbai Placements
IIM Mumbai achieved 100% placement for the 2025 batch. The highest package was INR 54 LPA, offered by Microsoft. Over 198 companies recruited from campus. The top 10% average CTC was INR 47.5 LPA, the top 20% average was INR 41.2 LPA, and the top 50% average stood at INR 34.1 LPA.
| Metric | 2025 Batch |
|---|---|
| Overall Placement | 100% |
| Highest Package | INR 54 LPA (Microsoft) |
| Top 10% Average | INR 47.5 LPA |
| Top 20% Average | INR 41.2 LPA |
| Top 50% Average (Median CTC) | INR 34.1 LPA |
| Companies Recruited | 198+ |
Amazon made 7 offers at INR 53.58 LPA, and Accenture extended 41 offers at INR 41 LPA. Operations, supply chain, and consulting sectors dominate IIM Mumbai’s recruitment. The Mumbai campus location draws BFSI, manufacturing, and technology companies with India headquarters in the city. IIM Mumbai’s NITIE legacy ensures particularly strong recruiter relationships in Operations, Logistics, and Industrial Management roles that are less common at other IIMs.
IIM Mumbai Rankings
IIM Mumbai is ranked #6 in Management by NIRF 2025 with a score of 77.58, placing it among the top-tier IIMs in the country. This ranking reflects strong outcomes on research, teaching, graduation quality, outreach, and perceptual indicators.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Management | 6 (Score: 77.58) |
The NIRF rank of 6 places IIM Mumbai ahead of most newer IIMs in management and reflects the institutional credibility inherited from NITIE’s long NIRF participation history. As a relatively recently designated IIM, the ranking trajectory is expected to strengthen as the institute builds on its MBA programme and research output.
IIM Mumbai Scholarships and Financial Aid
IIM Mumbai does not offer category-based fee concessions on MBA programme fees. Financial support is need-based, and the institution facilitates education loan access through banking partnerships to help students finance the INR 25,50,000 MBA programme.
| Support Type | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Need-Based Financial Aid | MBA students with demonstrated financial need | Partial fee support as per IIM Mumbai’s financial aid policy |
| Bank Education Loans | All admitted MBA students | Facilitated through IIM Mumbai banking tie-ups and covers the full programme fee |
| Ph.D Fellowship Stipend | Regular Ph.D scholars | Monthly stipend exceeding the total Ph.D programme fee of INR 1,13,000 |
External scholarships from bodies like the Aditya Birla Group, HDFC Scholarship, and NSP central scholarships may also be accessible depending on candidate eligibility. IIM Mumbai students are encouraged to apply independently through the respective portals. Check the official IIM Mumbai financial aid page at iimmumbai.ac.in for current-cycle details.
IIM Mumbai Campus and Infrastructure
IIM Mumbai occupies the former NITIE campus in Powai, Mumbai, a residential campus surrounded by the Eastern Express Highway, Vihar Lake, and IIT Bombay. The location places students in one of India’s most active business and technology clusters, with easy access to BFSI institutions in the Bandra-Kurla Complex and technology campuses in Powai and Andheri.
The campus is residential, with hostel and mess costs bundled into the MBA programme fee. Academic facilities include the NITIE-legacy industrial engineering labs, management classrooms, a well-stocked library with digital access, auditorium, sports facilities, and a student activity centre. The campus’s lakeside setting distinguishes it from most urban B-school campuses. Wi-Fi connectivity and computing infrastructure are available across the campus.
IIM Mumbai vs IIM Kozhikode vs SPJIMR
Aspirants with competitive CAT scores who are considering IIM Mumbai also frequently evaluate IIM Kozhikode (another NIRF top-10 management institute) and SPJIMR Mumbai (a top-ranked autonomous B-school in the same city). The comparison axes differ by what the aspirant values: NIRF standing, city, programme specialisation, or fee level.
| Parameter | IIM Mumbai | IIM Kozhikode | SPJIMR Mumbai |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF Rank (Management 2025) | 6 | 5 | Check official site |
| Location | Powai, Mumbai | Kozhikode, Kerala | Andheri, Mumbai |
| MBA Total Fees | INR 25,50,000 | INR 19,00,000 to 24,00,000 (est.) | INR 22,00,000 to 25,00,000 (est.) |
| Admission Exam | CAT only | CAT only | CAT and XAT |
| IIM CAP Participation | No (independent) | Yes | Not applicable |
| Programme Specialisation | General Management, Operations and SC, Sustainability | General Management | General Management |
| Institute Type | IIM (Institute of National Importance) | IIM (Institute of National Importance) | Autonomous B-school (deemed university) |
IIM Kozhikode holds a marginally higher NIRF rank (5 vs 6) and is established since 1996, giving it a longer alumni and recruiter network. IIM Mumbai’s Mumbai advantage is significant for BFSI and Operations sector placements. SPJIMR is in the same city and strong in general management, but as an autonomous institute it does not carry the IIM designation. Aspirants who want an IIM brand in Mumbai should choose IIM Mumbai. Aspirants prioritising the legacy IIM network over Mumbai location should consider IIM Kozhikode or IIM Indore at similar NIRF tiers.
IIM Mumbai FAQs
Ques. What is the MBA fee at IIM Mumbai?
Ans. The 2-year MBA fee at IIM Mumbai is INR 25,50,000 for general quota students. This fee is the same across all three MBA tracks: General Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability Management. Hostel and mess charges are included in this amount. NRI quota MBA is INR 50,00,000.
Ques. What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Mumbai MBA?
Ans. The minimum CAT cutoff for IIM Mumbai MBA shortlisting for General category candidates is 85 overall percentile, with 80 in VARC, 80 in DILR, and 75 in QA. These are minimum thresholds. Actual shortlisting cutoffs are higher based on the total applicant pool each cycle.
Ques. Does IIM Mumbai participate in IIM CAP?
Ans. No. IIM Mumbai does NOT participate in the IIM Common Admission Process (CAP). If you receive an offer from IIM Mumbai, you must accept it on IIM Mumbai’s own timeline. The IIM Mumbai offer is completely independent from other IIM waitlists and CAP rounds.
Ques. What is the IIM Mumbai NIRF rank?
Ans. IIM Mumbai is ranked #6 in the NIRF Management rankings 2025, with a score of 77.58. This places it among the top-tier IIMs in the country, reflecting strong performance across teaching, research, graduation outcomes, and perceptual metrics.
Ques. What are IIM Mumbai placement statistics?
Ans. IIM Mumbai achieved 100% placement for the 2025 batch. The highest package was INR 54 LPA (Microsoft). The top 10% average was INR 47.5 LPA and the top 50% average was INR 34.1 LPA. Over 198 companies recruited from campus. Amazon and Accenture were among the top volume recruiters.
Ques. What is IIM Mumbai’s specialisation in?
Ans. IIM Mumbai has a distinctive strength in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, and Supply Chain, inherited from its NITIE legacy. The MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management is a specialised track not offered by most other IIMs. It also offers MBA in Sustainability Management, which is newer and aligned with ESG and green business strategy roles.
Ques. Is work experience mandatory for MBA at IIM Mumbai?
Ans. No, work experience is not mandatory for the 2-year MBA at IIM Mumbai. However, it carries positive weightage in the composite score used for selection. For PGPEX and EMBA programmes at IIM Mumbai, a minimum of 5 years of work experience is required.
Ques. Is there a GD or WAT at IIM Mumbai?
Ans. No. IIM Mumbai does not conduct a Group Discussion (GD) or Written Ability Test (WAT) as part of MBA selection. Shortlisted candidates attend only a Personal Interview (PI), which carries 20% weight in the final composite score. The remaining weight is split between CAT score (60%) and academics, work experience, and diversity factors (20%).
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