IIM Mumbai – Indian Institute of Management Overview

Q. What is the IIM Mumbai cutoff?

Ans. The IIM Mumbai CAT cutoff indicates the minimum number of points or percentile that students must achieve in order to be admitted. Depending on the course, the highest cutoff is 97 percentile and the lowest is the 86 percentile. The IIM Mumbai PGDIM program cutoff was 97, and the PGDISEM program cutoff was usually above the 90 percentile.

Q. Is the XAT score accepted by IIM Mumbai?

Ans. IIM Mumbai admissions to MBA programs are based on candidates' CAT - Common Aptitude Test scores or percentiles. Candidates who have not passed the CAT will be ineligible for PG admissions. Management entrance exams such as XAT, MAT, and other examination scores will not be accepted.

Q. Are there any financial aid opportunities at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. According to the Ministry of Human Resource Development, all regular students admitted to the fellowship program will receive INR 25,000 during the first and second years of the programme, and INR 28,000 during the third and fourth years. Candidates should be aware that they can only receive a single stipend/scholarship/fee waiver; no other financial assistance will be provided after four years.

Q. How many seats are available in each course at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. The number of seats available varies by program and course. PGDIM and PGDISEM have 274 and 39 seats available, respectively. According to the NITIE admission procedure, 15% of the total seats are reserved for international candidates in each course.

Q. Is it worthwhile to attend IIM Mumbai?

Ans. If you want to work in management, you should attend IIM Mumbai rather than IIT. IIM Mumbai also has a better package and placement record than most IITs. If you want to work as a technical engineer in the technology industry, you should only attend the top three IITs.

Q. Does the IIM Mumbai accept Gate results?

Ans. NITIE Mumbai offers admissions to PG Diploma programs in Project Management, Manufacturing Management, and Industrial Engineering through valid GATE scores. Candidates who have passed the GATE will be eligible for admission to IIM Mumbai.

Q. Do academic grades play any role in summer placements at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. Some companies have HR policies that prioritise academics and personality. Some businesses have guidelines rather than strict HR policies. In this case, it is frequently up to the selection team's discretion to implement a process. The higher your grades, the better your chances of a smooth transition.

Q. Is IIM Mumbai good for MBA?

Ans. IIM Mumbai is a fantastic option, but it has a few flaws. The college offers excellent placements and faculty to its students.

Q. Does IIM Mumbai offer an executive MBA program?

Ans. IIM Mumbai has started a one-year full-time post-graduate program for executives in Visionary Leadership for Manufacturing (VLFM), PGPEX - VLFM jointly with IIT Delhi. The PGPEX-VLFM program incorporates technology, process, leadership, and management curriculum. This program is designed specifically for experienced engineers with 5 - 12 years of manufacturing experience.

Q. How are the placements in IIM Mumbai?

Ans. It has excellent placements and almost all students are placed. This year, the highest CTC was INR 78.20 LPA, while the average CTC was INR 27.75 LPA. This year's placement drive attracted 111 recruiters. EY, IDFC First, Bain & Co, ETLI, Landmark Group, Flipkart, and many more are among the top recruiters.

Q. How does IIM Mumbai provide financial assistance?

Ans. According to Ministry of Education guidelines, financial assistance is only available to regular full-time fellow candidates. To be eligible for financial assistance, the candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering/Technology obtained through GATE, preferably within the last five years.

Q. Are there any female reservations at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. No, there are no female reservations at IIM Mumbai. Reservations for other categories, such as Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy)/ Person with Disability, are available at the college.

Q. Who are some of IIM Mumbai notable alumni?

Ans. IIM Mumbai has produced notable individuals who have achieved success in a variety of fields. K.G. Mohan, Vice President, IT of Hindustan Lever Ltd.; Palnitkar S.S., Associate Vice President of Godrej Industries Ltd.; Prince Azariah, CIO of Reliance Industries Ltd.; Bishnupada Sethi, Collector and District Magistrate of the Government of Orissa; K. K. Kaul, VP of Hawkins Cookers Ltd., and many others are among the notable alumni.