IIM Mumbai – Indian Institute of Management Admission Process

  Mumbai   AICTE, Public (Autonomous)   ESTD 1963
  Mumbai   AICTE, Public (Autonomous)   ESTD 1963

Admission

IIM Mumbai Admission 2024

The shortlist for Personal Interviews (PI) for the MBA program at IIM Mumbai has been announced. Additionally, the shortlists for PhD and Executive PhD admissions for the 2024 intake have also been released. The waitlist for the 7th batch of VLFM at IIM Mumbai has been made available. The MBA fees at IIM Mumbai have been set at INR 21 lakhs. In the Government Category of Top B-Schools, IIM Mumbai has secured the 8th rank according to IIRF 2024. The latest update reveals that the highest package and average package for placements at IIM Mumbai in 2024 were INR 51 LPA and INR 31 LPA, respectively.

IIM Mumbai (NITIE) provides MBA, MBA (Sustainability Management), and MBA (Operations & Supply Chain Management) programs.

Admission to the MBA program at IIM Mumbai (NITIE) relies on the CAT exam. The MBA cutoff at IIM Mumbai (NITIE) is set at >=85 percentile. The final merit list will be determined by considering academic records, CAT scores, relevant work experience, gender diversity, and performance in the personal interview (PI) process.

IIM Mumbai Course Admissions 2024 for MBA Programs

IIM Mumbai offers two-year full-time MBA programs, viz. MBA, MBA (Sustainability Management) and MBA (Operations and Supply Chain Management). MBA (Operations and Supply Chain Management) offers specialisations in Operations & Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Finance, HR, and Information Systems & Business Strategy. 

To be eligible for IIM Mumbai course admissions to the MBA (Operations and Supply Chain Management PROGRAM at NITIE, Mumbai, applicants must have a BE/B.Tech degree in any branch with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognised university or equivalent. Aspirants with a  graduate degree in M.Sc. (Mathematics),  M. Sc. (Statistics), Dual Degree (Maths and Computing) Minimum 5 yrs can also apply. Students must also have a valid CAT score. Students appearing for their final year engineering exams are also eligible to apply.

The MBA admission process for the 2024-26 batch at IIM Mumbai (NITIE) is outlined as follows:

Phase 1: Candidates are selected for Personal Interview (PI) based on their valid CAT scores. The CAT cutoffs for MBA/MBASM admission to IIM Mumbai (NITIE) are provided in the table below, categorised by type:

Category Overall VARC DILR QA
General 85 80 80 75
NC-OBC 75 70 65 65
EWS 75 70 65 65
SC 70 65 60 60
ST 65 55 55 55
PwD 55 45 45 45

The CAT cutoffs for IIM Mumbai (NITIE) MBA OSCM admission are listed below by category:

Category Gender Overall  VARC DILR QA
General Male 98 93.50 93.50 93.50
Female 85 80 80 75
Transgender 85 80 80 75
General PwD Male 55 45 45 45
Female 55 45 45 45
Transgender 55 45 45 45
EWS Male 85 80 80 80
Female 75 70 65 65
Transgender 75 70 65 65
EWS PwD Male 55 45 45 45
Female 55 45 45 45
Transgender 55 45 45 45
ON Male 85 80 80 80
Female 75 70 65 65
Transgender 75 70 65 65
ON PwD Male 55 45 45 45
Female 55 45 45 45
Transgender 55 45 45 45
SC Male 75 70 65 65
Female 70 65 60 60
Transgender 70 65 60 60
SC PwD Male 55 45 45 45
Female 55 45 45 45
Transgender 55 45 45 45
ST Male 65 55 55 55
Female 65 55 55 55
Transgender 65 55 55 55
ST PwD Male 55 45 45 45
Female 55 45 45 45
Transgender 55 45 45 45

Phase 2: Shortlisted candidates are invited for Personal Interview (PI) based on their valid CAT scores, with consideration given to their reservation category and gender diversity. Academic scores and work experience are not factored into the selection process for interview rounds.

Phase 3: The final selection is determined by a Composite Score, calculated with weightage assigned to various parameters. The weightage for the final selection into the MBA program is based on the following factors:

Parameters Weightage
CAT Score 55
Personal Interview (PI) 20
Academic & Work Experience 20
Gender Diversity 5

Rating Score for Class 10th:

10th Percentage Score A
>=55 1
>=55 and <=60 2
>=60 and <=70 3
>=70 and <=80 5
>=80 and <=90 8
>90 10

Rating Score for Class 12th:

Science Stream Commerce Stream Arts / Humanities Stream Score B
>=55 >=50 >=45 1
>=55 and <=60 >=50 and <=55 >=45 and <=50 2
>=60 and <=70 >=55 and <=65 >=50 and <=60 3
>=70 and <=80 >=65 and <=75 >=60 and <=70 5
>=80 and <=90 >=75 and <=90 >=70 and <=85 8
>90 >90 >85 10

Rating Score for Work Experience:

Work Experience in Months Score D
<12 Months 0
>=12 and <=36 Months MF * (months of workex -11)
>36 Months 5

IIM Mumbai (NITIE) MBA / MBASM / MBAOSM Selection Criteria

  • Selection Criteria for IIM Mumbai (NITIE) MBA / MBASM / MBAOSM Programs:

    • Candidates shortlisted based on CAT/GATE scores and eligibility criteria.
    • Final selection based on composite score considering academic records, GATE score, work experience, and performance in GD and PI.
  • Admission Process for IIM Mumbai (NITIE) MBA / MBASM / MBAOSM Programs:

    • Interested candidates fill out online application form on IIM Mumbai (NITIE) Admission Portal.
    • Application fee: INR 1,000 (INR 500 for ST/SC/PWD candidates).

IIM Mumbai (NITIE) PGDEX-VLFM Admission 2024

Eligibility criteria for the PGDEX-VLFM program at IIM Mumbai (NITIE) require candidates to hold a Bachelor’s degree in Technology with a first class, along with a minimum of 5 years of work experience in domains such as manufacturing, consulting, operations, etc. The admission process for PGDEX-VLFM at IIM Mumbai (NITIE) involves the following stages:

  • Application Form: Interested candidates can complete the online application form on the admission portal.
  • Aptitude Test + Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the Aptitude Test and Personal Interview.
  • Final Selection: The ultimate selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in the aptitude test and personal interview.

Selection Criteria for IIM Mumbai (NITIE) PGDEX-VLFM Program:

  • The selection process consists of three stages: online application, Aptitude Test, and Personal Interview.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be evaluated based on their application, eligibility criteria, and performance in the aptitude test and personal interview.
  • Evaluation parameters include industrial background, domain expertise, career progression, leadership potential, professional aspirations, academic preparedness, achievements, and interpersonal skills.

Admission Process for IIM Mumbai (NITIE) PGDEX-VLFM Program:

  • Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the IIM Mumbai (NITIE) Admission Portal.
  • Required documents include a Statement of Purpose (SOP), two letters of recommendation, and a completed application form.111111

IIM Mumbai (NITIE) FPM Admission 2024

Eligibility Criteria for the Fellow Program at IIM Mumbai:

Candidates must hold a master’s degree with 60% aggregate marks (55% for ST/SC/PwD) and possess a valid score in GATE/CAT/GMAT/GRE/UGC-JRF.

Admission Process for the Fellow Program:

  • Application Form: Interested candidates can complete the online application form on the admission portal.
  • Shortlisting of Candidates: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their Research Proposal.
  • Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the IIM Mumbai campus for the selection process, which includes the IIM Mumbai Admission Test, Writing Skills test, research Presentation, and Personal Interview.
  • Final Selection: The final selection will be based on the performance of candidates in the IIM Mumbai Admission test, Writing skills test, past Academic achievements, Research presentation, and Personal interview.

Eligibility for MBA in Sustainability Management (SM) Programme:

  • Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) from a recognised university.
  • The degree should be recognised by an Act of Parliament or State legislature in India or declared deemed under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
  • Alternatively, candidates should possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

IIM Mumbai FPM Selection Criteria:

  • Candidates will be shortlisted based on their Research Proposal.
  • Shortlisted candidates will undergo IIM Mumbai Admission Test, Writing Skills test, research Presentation, and Personal Interview at IIM Mumbai.

IIM Mumbai Admission Test and Written Skills Test:

  • The IIM Mumbai Admission test comprises sections on Analytical Skills, Logical Reasoning, and Research Aptitude.
  • The Writing Skills test requires candidates to summarise a research or general article in 150-200 words.

Research Presentation and Personal Interview:

  • Candidates will present their research proposal followed by a personal interview evaluating subject knowledge, communication skills, motivation for research, and overall assessment.

Final Merit List:

  • The final merit list will be based on candidates’ performance in various components including the IIM Mumbai Admission test, Writing skills test, past Academic achievements, Research presentation, and Personal interview.

IIM Mumbai FPM Admission Process:

  • Interested candidates can apply online through the IIM Mumbai Admission Portal.
  • The application fee is INR 2,000 (INR 1,000 for ST/SC/PWD candidates).
  • Applicants must submit a Research Proposal of maximum 1500 words.
  • Sponsored candidates need to provide a Sponsorship Certificate.

IIM Mumbai (NITIE) Admission: Exams Accepted

Courses Exams Accepted
MBA CAT
MBASM CAT
MBA OSM CAT
PGDEX-VLFM Aptitude Test conducted by NITIE Mumbai
FPM GATE/CAT/GMAT/ GRE/UGC-JRF and NITIE Admission Test and Writing Skills test.