Student Decision Snapshot
IIM Mumbai, formerly NITIE, now offers three two-year residential MBA programmes: MBA, MBA-OSCM and MBA-SM. For the 2026–28 batch, the gross programme fee is ₹25 lakh plus a refundable ₹50,000 caution money deposit; mess charges and the mess deposit are separate.
College Overview
About IIM Mumbai
IIM Mumbai, formerly the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), is a public management institute in Powai, Mumbai. Its current MBA portfolio includes General Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management and Sustainability Management.
Academic and industry context
The institute continues to build on its long-standing focus on operations, industrial management and supply chain while expanding its management curriculum. Its 2026 placement report also describes activity across consulting, BFSI, IT & analytics, FMCG, manufacturing, supply chain and sales & marketing.
The sections below separate admission requirements, programme fees, placement cohorts, batch profile and campus information so that students can evaluate each factor using the relevant year and programme context.
IIM Mumbai Ranking
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Management category, 2025.
IIM Mumbai Admission Dates 2027
The 2027–29 IIM Mumbai-specific dates are not yet listed on the institute's current MBA admission page. The CAT 2026 schedule below is the common entrance-test timeline; IIM Mumbai application, shortlist, PI and final-result dates should be treated as tentative until the institute publishes its 2027–29 admission policy.
| Event Name | Admission Dates 2027 (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| CAT 2026 registration opens | 3 August 2026 — announced CAT schedule |
| CAT 2026 registration closes | 22 September 2026, 5:00 PM — announced CAT schedule |
| CAT 2026 admit card | 4 November 2026 — announced CAT schedule |
| CAT 2026 exam | 29 November 2026 — announced CAT schedule |
| CAT 2026 result | First week of January 2027 — expected |
| IIM Mumbai MBA application / shortlist | To be announced by IIM Mumbai for 2027–29 |
| Personal Interview | Tentatively February–March 2027 |
| Final admission result | Tentatively April–May 2027 |
| Programme commencement | Tentatively June–July 2027 |
Only dates explicitly announced by the relevant authority should be treated as final. The IIM Mumbai-specific 2027–29 dates on this page are planning estimates until the next admission policy is released.
Admission & CAT Cutoff
Eligibility for the MBA
For the 2026–28 MBA batch, IIM Mumbai required a bachelor's degree of at least three years after 10+2 with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. The minimum was 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Final-year candidates and candidates awaiting results could apply subject to the institute's completion and documentation conditions.
Stage-I CAT minimums for 2026–28
| Category | VARC | DILR | QA | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 80 | 80 | 75 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| EWS | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 65 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PwD | 45 | 45 | 45 | 55 |
IIM Mumbai's 2026 MBA admission policy states that actual section-wise and overall cutoffs may be higher depending on the number of candidates called for PI.
Selection process
- Appear for the applicable CAT examination.
- Meet the category-wise Stage-I sectional and overall minimums.
- Clear the institute's PI shortlisting stage based on CAT score and reservation category.
- For final selection, IIM Mumbai's 2026–28 policy used CAT 60%, PI 20% and Academic Performance & Work Experience 20% in the composite score, with the stated weightages subject to the policy's provisions.
Popular Programmes
MBA
General management programme for graduates from all disciplines.
Management roles across functions and industries, with the institute's operations and industrial-management ecosystem.
MBA-OSCM
Operations and Supply Chain Management programme with specified engineering, technology and quantitative-degree eligibility routes.
Operations, procurement, logistics, supply chain and industrial management roles.
MBA-SM
Sustainability Management programme for management careers connected with sustainability and responsible business.
Sustainability, ESG and related management roles across industries.
Fees & ROI
2026–28 programme fee
| Fee component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gross two-year programme fee | ₹25,00,000 | Current fee listed by IIM Mumbai for MBA, MBA-OSCM and MBA-SM. |
| Tuition fee | ₹14,00,000 | Tuition component specified in the institute's fee structure. |
| Caution money deposit | ₹50,000 | Refundable on successful completion or adjustable against outstanding dues, as applicable. |
| Mess charges / deposit | Separate | Not included in the ₹25 lakh gross programme fee; the institute states that mess fees are payable one year in advance under its norms. |
How to assess the total cost
The ₹25 lakh programme fee is not an all-inclusive living-cost figure. Budget separately for mess and any personal, travel or other expenses applicable to your stay. For ROI analysis, compare the total academic and living cost with the placement outcomes for the relevant cohort rather than using the highest CTC alone.
MBA Curriculum
IIM Mumbai's MBA is a two-year full-time residential programme. The institute provides a formal course structure and curriculum for the programme, while the current placement report describes the cohort as having foundations in management, analytics, operations, technology and strategic thinking.
Core learning areas
- Management fundamentals
- Analytics and data-informed decision making
- Operations and industrial management
- Strategy and leadership
Check before admission
- Current elective list
- Term-wise course structure
- Programme-specific academic requirements
Placements & Career Outcomes
Placement statistics below refer to the published placement cohorts and should not be read as programme-specific unless the institute reports them that way. The 2026 report covers the combined MBA, MBA-OSCM and MBA-SM cohort.
| Placement cohort | Top 10% average | Top 20% average | Top 50% average | Highest CTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–26 / Batch 2026 | ₹47.5 LPA | ₹41.4 LPA | ₹34.5 LPA | ₹71.4 LPA |
| 2023–25 / Batch 2025 | ₹47.54 LPA | ₹42.70 LPA | ₹35.92 LPA | ₹54.00 LPA |
| 2022–24 / Batch 2024 | ₹47.29 LPA | ₹40.71 LPA | ₹33.84 LPA | ₹54.00 LPA |
Sector and role distribution — Batch 2026
The 2026 final placement report lists sector shares including Consulting 25%, Manufacturing/Process 16%, BFSI 13%, FMCG 12%, IT & Analytics 10%, E-Commerce & Retail 7%, Pharma 6% and Others 10%. Role-based highlights list Sales & Marketing 30%, Supply Chain 22%, Consulting 23%, BFSI 13%, IT/Tech & Analytics 7% and Others 5%.
The Batch 2026 report covers 505 students: 299 MBA, 178 MBA-OSCM and 28 MBA-SM. The combined figures should not be interpreted as MBA-only outcomes.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
IIM Mumbai's 2024–25 annual report records scholarships awarded to first-year students under the Rangan Scholarship, Madala Scholarship, Singhal Scholarship and Financial Assistance Scholarship through the IIM Mumbai Alumni Association.
The annual report confirms the existence of these scholarship initiatives but does not establish a single fixed amount or universal eligibility rule for every MBA student. Check the latest institute/alumni scholarship notice for eligibility, number of awards and amount before budgeting for them.
Campus & Hostel
IIM Mumbai's MBA, MBA-OSCM and MBA-SM are residential programmes. The institute states that hostel rooms are furnished and double occupancy, and its campus infrastructure includes academic facilities, library, sports and fitness facilities, health services and multiple hostel blocks.
Campus facilities
- Library and academic buildings
- Sports and fitness facilities
- 24/7 on-campus health centre and emergency ambulance support
- Banking and ATM facilities
Accommodation planning
- Residential programme requirement
- Hostel and mess costs are separate from the ₹25 lakh programme fee
- Check the latest hostel and mess instructions before joining
Batch Profile & Student Life
Batch 2026 profile
| Metric | Batch 2026 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 505 |
| Programme split | 299 MBA; 178 MBA-OSCM; 28 MBA-SM |
| Gender split | 52% male; 48% female |
| Engineering background | 71% |
| Non-engineers | 29% |
| Average work experience | 23 months |
| Freshers | 14% |
The institute's placement report also provides work-experience bands and prior-industry information. Students can use these figures to understand the peer profile, while actual classroom experience will vary by cohort and programme.
Programme & Career Considerations
Relevant considerations
- How closely your target role matches the programme's curriculum and recruiter mix.
- Whether Mumbai and a residential campus fit your personal circumstances.
- Whether the ₹25 lakh fee plus living costs fits your financing plan.
Points to verify
- Current placement distribution for your target function.
- Programme-specific curriculum and elective availability.
- Latest admission policy and category-wise shortlisting rules.
Online discussions have included questions about the change in fees after the NITIE-to-IIM Mumbai transition and how students should evaluate the resulting cost. Such discussions can provide student perspectives, but the institute's current admission and fee documents should be used for official amounts and rules.
Read the discussion ↗Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IIM Mumbai MBA fee for the 2026–28 batch?
The gross programme fee is ₹25 lakh for two years, plus a refundable ₹50,000 caution money deposit. Mess charges and the mess deposit are separate.
What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Mumbai MBA?
For 2026–28, the Stage-I minimum for Open candidates was 85 overall, with 80 VARC, 80 DILR and 75 QA. IIM Mumbai states that actual cutoffs may be higher depending on the number of candidates called for PI.
What is the eligibility for IIM Mumbai MBA?
A bachelor's degree of at least three years after 10+2 with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA is required; the threshold is 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Final-year candidates can apply subject to the institute's conditions.
What is the average package at IIM Mumbai?
For Batch 2026, the institute's final placement report gives an average CTC of ₹31.4 lakh. It also reports top-10%, top-20% and top-50% averages of ₹47.5 lakh, ₹41.4 lakh and ₹34.5 lakh respectively.
What should students compare before evaluating the ₹25 lakh fee?
Compare the total programme cost including separate mess and living expenses with the placement outcomes for the relevant cohort, the functions represented in recruitment and your own target career path.
IIM Mumbai vs IIM Indore: what should students compare?
Compare programme structure, admission criteria, total cost, campus location, batch profile, recruiter mix, placement statistics and the functions you intend to target. These factors can differ across programmes and cohorts.
MBA vs MBA-OSCM: what is the difference at IIM Mumbai?
MBA is the general-management programme, while MBA-OSCM is specifically focused on operations and supply chain management and has a more restricted eligibility route. Both are two-year residential programmes.
Is IIM Mumbai suitable for freshers?
Freshers are eligible for the MBA if they meet the academic and CAT requirements. The Batch 2026 placement report shows 14% freshers in the combined MBA, MBA-OSCM and MBA-SM cohort.