IIM Mumbai is known for its MBA in Operations & Supply Chain Management Course. It also offers MBA (General), and PGPEX as its popular courses. Admission to MBA courses at the institute is based on a composite score calculated based on CAT percentile, Academic Scores (10th, 12th and Graduation), Gender Diversity, Work Experience, and Personal Interview.

• The minimum IIM Mumbai CAT cutoff percentile is 85 (Overall) percentile, 80 percentile (VARC & LRDI sections) and 75 percentile for CAT QA sections in 2025.
• CAT exam is usually held in November. The shortlisting process at IIM Mumbai takes place in January, and Personal Interviews are held between February and March.
• Admission to Executive MBA programs require a minimum of 2 years of work experience after graduation.

1. IIM Mumbai Admission Dates 2026
2. IIM Mumbai MBA Admission 2026
3. IIM Mumbai PGPEX Admission 2026
4. IIM Mumbai PGDEX-VLFM Admission 2026
5. IIM Mumbai Admission FAQs

IIM Mumbai Admission Dates 2026

IIM Mumbai offers admission to its MBA programs based on scores in national-level entrance exams (CAT for Indian & GMAT for Foreign Nationals), followed by a Personal Interview. Important dates regarding CAT exams are given below-

IIM Mumbai MBA  Admission 2026

IIM Mumbai offers MBA as its flagship course in three different specialisations, namely General Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability Management.

For admission to these courses at the institute, candidates must have passed graduation with at least 50% marks, with a minimum cutoff percentile in CAT (generally 85 percentile). Admission process involves the following steps at IIM Mumbai-

• The initial stage of the admission process for MBA courses starts with registration for CAT exams.

• After securing a minimum overall and sectional cutoff in CAT, candidates' application form are considered for further admission stages.

• IIM Mumbai sends call letters for the Interview Process to the candidates who have secured a minimum Overall and sectional Cutoff in the CAT entrance exam.

• Final admission is based on CAT Score (60% Weightage), Personal Interview (20% Weightage) and Academic Performance & Work Experience Score (20% Weightage).

IIM Mumbai MBA Eligibility Criteria

IIM Mumbai offers MBA in three different specializations, and eligibility criteria for these specializations are as follows-

• MBA / MBA Sustainability Management: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ ST/PWD candidates) OR Students in their Final Year of Graduation.
• MBA Operations & Supply Chain Management Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology in any branch with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ ST/PWD candidates) OR Full-time Degree in M.Sc. (Mathematics) / M.Sc. (Statistics) / Dual Degree (Maths and Computing) Minimum 5 yrs. / BS./B. Tech (Economics) Minimum 4 yrs OR Students in their Final Year of Graduation.

IIM Mumbai MBA Final Selection Criteria

For the candidates who have appeared for the PI, a composite score for final selection will be derived using the parameters and the corresponding weights listed in Tables below. This composite score will be used for the preparation of the category-wise merit list.

For the final selection process ‘Academic Performance & Work Experience Score (APWE Score)’ of an applicant will be used. An applicant’s APWE score will be based on their percentage of marks obtained in the 10th standard, the 12th standard (depending upon the stream, viz., ‘Science’, ‘Commerce’ and ‘Arts & Humanities’), the bachelor’s degree programme (depending upon the discipline) and work experience (as on December 31, 2025) respectively.

Table 1: Rating Scores for the 10th Std. Examination (Rating Score A)

The following table shows Rating scores set by the institution based on percentage in Class 10th. The higher the academic score, the better the chances of admission as it reflects in the final composite score. 

10th Std Multiplication Factor=0.7

Table 2: Rating Scores for the 12th Std. Examination (Rating Score B)

The following table shows Rating scores set by the institution based on percentage and streams in Class 12th.

Table 3: Rating Scores for the Bachelor’s Degree Examination (Rating Score C)

The following table shows Rating scores set by the institution based on percentage and streams in Graduation.

Table 4: Rating Scores for Work Experience (Rating Score D)

Work-experience Multiplication Factor (MF) = 0.20

Note:

• Dual bachelor’s degree holders will be classified in one of the categories AC-1 to AC-6 based on their field(s) and subjects. Applicants are requested to mention both the degrees of specialization separately in Bachelor Degree 1 and Bachelor Degree 2.

• For candidates having undergone/completed an integrated master’s degree directly after their HSC, their classification into an academic category will be based on their academic discipline in the integrated master’s degree programme.

• For a candidate who has obtained further higher degrees after their bachelor’s degree or their integrated Master’s degree, other than those degrees listed in Table 6, the discipline(s) of the subsequent degrees will not be taken into consideration in deciding their classification in an academic category.

IIM Mumbai Cutoff 2025

IIM Mumbai uses CAT scores as its initial step to classify candidates for the further stage of the admission process. The overall cutoff percentile for CAT 2024 is (95 - 97) percentile. IIM Mumbai Cutoff for CAT 2024 is shown below-

Table 1: Minimum requirements of CAT percentiles

The following is the trend for final MBA admission at IIM Mumbai based on different categories. The shortlisting cutoff is around 85 percentile for general category. Aim for 97+ percentile in CAT overall if you are targeting a General category call at IIM Mumbai.

IIM Mumbai PGPEX Admission 2026

IIM Mumbai offers an Executive PGP program for working professionals with a duration of 1 year. The total 1 year fees for the program is INR 15 Lakhs plus applicable government taxes. The candidates need to register themselves and apply for the same on the official website of IIM Mumbai. When applying online for the One-Year Post Graduate Program for Executives, candidates must first register and pay a one-time registration fee of INR 3000.

IIM Mumbai PGPEX Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories].

AND

• Three to ten years of relevant work experience in any business organization after graduation.

AND

• Applicants must have taken at least one of the CAT/GMAT/GRE examinations, not earlier than five years (for the academic year 2024-25, June 2019 onwards), to apply for the programs.

OR

• Qualified for IIM Mumbai Admission Test (IMAT) Examination.

IIM Mumbai PGPEX Selection Criteria

The selection of candidates for admission to the One-Year Post Graduate Program for Executives at IIM Mumbai is a two-step process: short-listing candidates for a written exam and Personal Interviews (PI) and preparing the final merit list.

Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI)

The shortlisting of candidates for personal interview (PI) shall be based on the cut-off for the CAT / GMAT / GRE/ IMET (IIM Mumbai Entrance Test) conducted by the IIM Mumbai, as decided by the Institute.

Merit / Wait List Preparation:

The merit list for the One-Year Post Graduate Program for Executives shall be prepared based on their weighted performance in the different components as given below:

IIM Mumbai PGDEX-VLFM Admission 2026

PGDEx–VLFM is a one-year full-time residential executive diploma program jointly conducted by IIM Mumbai and IIT Delhi. The candidates should have completed their bachelor's degree in technological (B.E. or B.Tech.) discipline in order to be eligible for this course. IIM Mumbai PGDEX-VLFM admission process includes the following stages:

IIM Mumbai PGDEx - VLFM Selection Criteria

The selection procedure is a rigorous three-stage process that includes Online application (Leadership Profiling), Aptitude Test and Personal Interview.

• The date of the selection process will be declared on the admission portal.

• Applicants will have to submit a SOP (Statement of Purpose) and two LORs (Letters of recommendations) along with a detailed application form.
• Shortlisted applicants will be called for an aptitude test and personal interview conducted by the panel of IIM Mumbai and IIT Delhi faculty members.

• Candidates are evaluated on several parameters (e.g., industrial background, domain expertise, progression in career, leadership potential, professional aspirations, academic preparedness, accomplishment, and interpersonal skills) to assess their fitment for the program.

• Final selected candidates will be informed via admission portal

IIM Mumbai Admission FAQs

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for admission into IIM Mumbai MBA program?

Ans. For admission to MBA courses at IIM Mumbai, candidates need to have passed bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks. The candidates should also secure a minimum cutoff score in CAT (for Indian Candidates) or GMAT (for Foreign Candidates). There is also a minimum sectional cutoff apart from overall cutoff in CAT entrance exam.

Ques. What is the application fee for IIM Mumbai MBA application forms?

Ans. The application fee for MBA Programs is INR 2,600 for General Candidates and INR 1,300 for ST, SC, and PWD candidates.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for the PGDIx program at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. The candidates should fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply for the PGDIx program:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology with a minimum of 60% marks (5% relaxation for ST/ SC/ PWD candidates).
• Valid CAT / GMAT / GRE/ IMET score
• The first-year Engineering/ Technology students can also apply if they fulfill the above-mentioned criteria.

Ques. Who are eligible for the Fellow program at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. The candidates who fulfill the following criteria are eligible for the Fellow program at IIM Mumbai:

• Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology, Management, Economics, Commerce, Social Sciences, Life Science & Pure Sciences, Judicial science, and law, with 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ ST. PWD candidates) OR BE/ B.Tech with 7.5 CGPA.
• 3 years of work experience
• Candidates appearing for the final examination can also apply.
• Project/ Work Experience/ Research Publications in these areas are preferred.