IIM Mumbai MBA in Sustainability Management (MBA-SM): Overview
MBA-SM is a two-year management programme positioned for students interested in sustainability-linked business, ESG, responsible operations and management decision-making.
This page focuses on the information students usually need before applying: eligibility, entrance route, selection process, fee structure and officially published placement outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
A bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA is required (45% for SC/ST/PwD), subject to the current official admission policy. Final-year students may apply under the published conditions.
Entrance Exam & Cutoff / Shortlisting
CAT is required for the current domestic admission route.
Where the institute does not publish a fixed programme-level final cutoff, this page does not invent one. Minimum eligibility and actual shortlist competitiveness are different.
Admission & Selection Process
Candidates are shortlisted and selected under IIM Mumbai's current official policy. Minimum eligibility alone should not be interpreted as a guaranteed interview call or final offer.
IIM Mumbai MBA in Sustainability Management (MBA-SM) Fees
The fee table below uses the latest official information available for the current or most clearly published batch. Students should verify the admission offer and latest institute notice before making payment decisions.
| Fee Component | Officially Published Amount / Status |
|---|---|
| Gross programme fee (2 years) | ₹25.00 lakh |
| Refundable caution money | ₹50,000 additional |
| Mess charges/deposit | Payable separately |
| Mess payment | Institute notes one year in advance |
Placements: Latest Official Data & Trend Analysis
The official 2024-25 Annual Report reports 28 MBA-SM students placed from a batch of 28 for the 2024-26 summer placement cycle. The average monthly stipend was ₹96,214, while the maximum was ₹2.50 lakh. The smaller programme cohort makes programme-level context important when interpreting placement outcomes.
| Placement Cycle / Context | Participation / Coverage | Average / Central Metric | High Point / Additional Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-26 Summer | 28 / 28 students placed | ₹96,214 avg. monthly stipend | ₹2.50 lakh maximum |
| 2024-26 Combined programmes | 507 / 507 students placed | 195 organisations | Common process |
Do not compare salary figures without checking programme coverage. Combined placement reports are useful, but they must not be presented as programme-specific outcomes when the institute has not separated the data.
Who Should Consider This Programme?
A relevant option for students who want management training linked with sustainability, ESG and responsible business rather than a conventional general-MBA positioning.
Strong fit
- Your career goal broadly matches the programme's stated positioning.
- You meet the academic and experience requirements.
- You have evaluated the full fee and opportunity cost.
Think carefully if
- You are choosing only on the basis of a college brand without understanding programme differences.
- You are using combined placement figures as if they were guaranteed programme-specific outcomes.
- You have not compared the selection route with your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main factors students should compare before applying?
Eligibility, entrance route, selection criteria, fee structure, programme format and the coverage of the official placement report should be compared together.
Is the published cutoff enough to guarantee admission?
No. A qualifying threshold or minimum eligibility level is usually only the first filter. Final admission depends on the institute's complete selection process.
Are placement figures always programme-specific?
No. Some institutes publish combined placement reports for multiple programmes. This page labels combined data accordingly and does not present it as programme-specific unless officially separated.