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Exams Accepted
CAT, GMATExams accepted (4)CATCommon Admission TestGMATGraduate Management Admission TestGREGraduate Record ExaminationJEE MainJoint Entrance Examination (Main)
Total Fees
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IIM Mumbai is a public management institute in Powai with a six-decade history and a strong operations and supply chain base. The Government of India and ILO set it up in 1963 as a training institute for industrial engineering. The institute was later named the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE). IIM Mumbai took its present name under the IIM (Amendment) Act, 2023. Prof. Manoj K. Tiwari is the director of IIM Mumbai.
The IIM Mumbai YouTube channel uploaded this campus tour in February 2022. The institute was still called NITIE then.
NITIE Mumbai campus tour and student experiences, from the IIM Mumbai YouTube channel (2022)
The dates below show how the institute reached its present status.
1963
Set Up as a Training Institute
The Government of India and ILO started it for industrial engineering.
1971
First Postgraduate Programme
The institute launched its first postgraduate programme.
August 2023
Becomes the 21st IIM
The IIM (Amendment) Act, 2023 gave it the IIM name.
27 January 2024
First Convocation as an IIM
Degrees went to 1,013 graduates.
IIM Mumbai also serves as a nodal centre for PM Gati Shakti. It hosts a Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The flagship courses are the two-year MBA, MBA-OSCM and MBA-SM. Every figure on this page carries its year or batch, and the details come from the institute's own pages.
IIM Mumbai suits you if you want a career in operations, supply chain, analytics, consulting or sustainability. In the Batch of 2024-26, supply chain was the largest role group, and consulting was the largest sector. Check twice if you are a fresher from a non-engineering stream, because 71% of the batch were engineers. Check twice if you need a scholarship, since IIM Mumbai publishes no MBA fee waiver for Batch 2026-28.
IIM Mumbai is a public institute. It started as NITIE, an institute of the Government of India, and became an IIM under the IIM (Amendment) Act, 2023. IIM Mumbai sets its own admission policy and fees, and it publishes them on its website.
Yes to both. IIM Mumbai is the new name of NITIE, and it became the 21st IIM in August 2023, as per a Press Information Bureau release. It is a new IIM by status and an old institute by history.
The table lists the main IIM Mumbai highlights with their year. Check the year before you compare IIM Mumbai with another college. These IIM Mumbai details are the quick facts that most students look for first.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Indian Institute of Management Mumbai |
| Earlier name | National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) |
| Type | Public institute, 21st IIM |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Location | Vihar Lake Road, Powai, Mumbai 400087 |
| Campus size | About 63.8 acres |
| Main courses | MBA, MBA-OSCM and MBA-SM, two years, full time |
| Entrance exam | CAT 2026 for the full-time MBAs |
| CAT bar (General) | 85 overall, Batch 2026-28 policy |
| Placement, Batch of 2024-26 | Average CTC Rs 31.4 lakh, 208 recruiters |
| NIRF Management rank | 6th, NIRF 2025 |
| Official website | iimmumbai.ac.in |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| College name | Indian Institute of Management Mumbai |
| Established since | 1963 |
| Ownership / institution type | Government college |
| Fee range | ₹2.4 L – ₹27.9 L |
| Hostel facility available | Yes |
| Accepted entrance exams | CAT, GMAT, GRE All 4CATCommon Admission TestGMATGraduate Management Admission TestGREGraduate Record ExaminationJEE MainJoint Entrance Examination (Main) |
| Total courses | 18 across 4 programmes |
| Accreditation | EFMD, AACSB, AMBA |
| Campus size | 114 |
| Official website | iimmumbai.ac.in |
| College address | Vihar Lake Road, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400087, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400087 |
| Locate on map | Location |
The IIM Mumbai courses list below shows the main courses with their length and entrance test. The IIM Mumbai fees structure differs a lot between programmes. Fees run from about Rs 31,000 a year for an off-campus PhD to Rs 31.2 lakh in total for the four-year BS.
| Course | Length | Entrance test |
|---|---|---|
| MBA, MBA-OSCM, MBA-SM | 2 years, full time | CAT 2026 |
| BS in Digital Science and Business Management | 4 years | JEE Main Paper 1 |
| MBA-PGPM (weekend) | 2 years | IMAT, CAT, GMAT or GRE |
| MBA-BPGP (blended) | 2 years, up to 5 | CAT, GMAT, GRE or IMAT |
| PGDEx-VLFM, with IIT Delhi | 1 year | Aptitude test and interview |
| PhD | Up to 5 years | IMAT |
The IIM Mumbai MBA has seven modules and about 120 credits. The summer project comes after the first year. IIM Mumbai students then pick from electives, and the Batch of 2024-26 could choose among 118 electives. The other IIM Mumbai courses are for working people.
Fees Are for Batch 2026-28
IIM Mumbai has not published its MBA policy for Batch 2027-29. Use the Rs 25 lakh figure as a guide and confirm the fee with the admissions office after the CAT 2026 result.
The two-year MBA group suits a fresher with a CAT score. Pick the general MBA for broad roles, MBA-OSCM for supply chain roles or MBA-SM for sustainability roles. In the Batch of 2024-26, 63% of students had under one year of work experience.
The IIM Mumbai fees 2027 figure for the MBA, MBA-OSCM and MBA-SM is Rs 25 lakh for Batch 2026-28. A refundable Rs 50,000 deposit is paid on top. Mess charges are separate. The IIM Mumbai fees details page has the BS, weekend, blended and PhD fees and the refund rules.
Exams Accepted
CAT, GMATExams accepted (4)CATCommon Admission TestGMATGraduate Management Admission TestGREGraduate Record ExaminationJEE MainJoint Entrance Examination (Main)
Total Fees
₹2.4 L - 21.5 L
Exams Accepted
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Total Fees
₹9.3 L - 22.5 L
Exams Accepted
CAT, GMATExams accepted (3)CATCommon Admission TestGMATGraduate Management Admission TestGREGraduate Record Examination
Total Fees
₹10.1 L - 27.9 L
IIM Mumbai admission 2027 for the full-time MBA runs through CAT 2026, held on 29 November 2026. The IIM Mumbai admission process has three stages. You clear the minimum percentile, get shortlisted for an interview, and then IIM Mumbai ranks you on a composite score. The table shows the IIM Mumbai admission details and dates that matter now.
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2026 registration | Closed on 22 September 2026 |
| CAT 2026 admit card | From 4 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 exam | 29 November 2026 |
| CAT result | Likely January 2027 |
| MBA-BPGP Batch 3 applications | Till 8 November 2026 |
The IIM Mumbai admission requirements start with a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. SC, ST and PwD candidates need 45%. MBA-OSCM is open only to engineers and a short list of maths, statistics and economics degrees. Final-year students can apply if they meet the marks rule for exams written so far.
The IIM Mumbai admission criteria weigh three parts, as shown below. These are the Batch 2026-28 weights, and IIM Mumbai says they are tentative. Read the IIM Mumbai admission page for documents, reservation and the full score method.
60%
CAT Score
Batch 2026-28 weight
20%
Personal Interview
Batch 2026-28 weight
20%
Academics and Work Experience
Batch 2026-28 weight
The IIM Mumbai admission policy for Batch 2026-28 lists only a personal interview after the Stage I minimums. It does not mention a group discussion or a written test for the MBA. Check the policy for your batch after the CAT 2026 result.
IIM Mumbai placement 2026 for the Batch of 2024-26 gave an IIM Mumbai average package of Rs 31.4 lakh CTC. The IIM Mumbai highest placement package was Rs 71.4 lakh CTC, a single top offer. Plan around the average and the top-20% mean. These IIM Mumbai placement details come from the Final Placements Report. IIM Mumbai does not print a placed count or a median for this batch.
208
Recruiting Companies
Batch of 2024-26
179
Pre-Placement Offers
Batch of 2024-26
Rs 47.5 lakh
Mean of the Top 10%
CTC, Batch of 2024-26
Rs 41.4 lakh
Mean of the Top 20%
CTC, Batch of 2024-26
The IIM Mumbai placement statistics show the sector mix and where students went. Consulting took 25% of IIM Mumbai hires, manufacturing and process 16%, BFSI 13% and FMCG 12%. The average median of the past three years at IIM Mumbai is Rs 33.0 lakh. Recruiters include Deloitte India, KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Hindustan Unilever, Amazon and Reliance Industries.
By role at IIM Mumbai, supply chain took the largest share at 30% in the Batch of 2024-26. Consulting took 23% and BFSI 13%. IT, tech and analytics took 7%, and sales and marketing took 5%.
You check the IIM Mumbai cutoff 2026 in the admission policy on iimmumbai.ac.in. The Batch 2026-28 policy sets Stage I minimums by category. Use it as the IIM Mumbai previous year cutoff guide. A General candidate needs the overall and section percentiles below, and the same minimums apply to all three MBAs.
85
General Overall Percentile
Stage I minimum, Batch 2026-28
80
VARC Minimum
General category
80
DILR Minimum
General category
75
QA Minimum
General category
NC-OBC and EWS candidates need 75 overall, SC 70, ST 65 and PwD 55. The real cutoff for an interview call can be much higher. It depends on the number of calls in your category, so the IIM Mumbai expected cutoff cannot be exact. The IIM Mumbai cutoff 2027 table, which follows CAT 2026, is not out yet.
A 90 overall percentile is above the overall minimum for every category. You must also meet the section minimums, and it does not guarantee an interview call at IIM Mumbai. The call depends on your section scores and on how many candidates IIM Mumbai calls in your category. IIM Mumbai does not publish that number. The IIM Mumbai cutoff marks page explains why you should aim higher.
IIM Mumbai scholarship information for 2027 is short. No scholarship or fee waiver is published for the MBA, MBA-OSCM or MBA-SM in the Batch 2026-28 policy. IIM Mumbai PhD scholars with a valid test score get a monthly stipend, shown below. IIM Mumbai has also received CSR funds for scholarships to three female students from underserved communities.
Rs 37,000
PhD Stipend a Month
Years 1 and 2
Rs 42,000
PhD Stipend a Month
Years 3 to 5
Older IIM Mumbai waivers existed in the NITIE years. They are history, and the IIM Mumbai scholarship page separates what is current from what is not.
The IIM Mumbai ranking in India is 6th in NIRF 2025 (Management), with a score of 77.58. It was 12th in 2020. NIRF 2026 is not yet published, so the IIM Mumbai ranking 2027 view still rests on the 2025 list. IIM Mumbai also holds a THE Impact Rankings 2022 position. It was 73rd in the world and 2nd in India for SDG 4, Quality Education.
| Ranking | Position | Edition |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Management | 6th | NIRF 2025 |
| THE Impact, SDG 4 Quality Education | 73rd in the world | 2022 |
IIM Mumbai ranks 6th in NIRF 2025 Management, behind IIM Lucknow at 5th and ahead of IIM Calcutta at 7th. IIM Ahmedabad leads with a score of 83.29. The IIM Mumbai ranking page shows the full trend.
CAT is the exam for the two-year MBA, MBA-OSCM and MBA-SM at IIM Mumbai. The notice below has the CAT 2026 dates and fee.
CAT 2026 Is on 29 November 2026
29 November 2026CAT registration closed on 22 September 2026. The fee was Rs 2,700, or Rs 1,350 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. The result is likely in January 2027.
See the CAT 2026 ScheduleFor the full-time MBAs you need CAT 2026. The BS uses JEE Main Paper 1. The weekend and blended MBAs and the PhD accept IMAT, the IIM Mumbai Admission Test. Some also accept CAT, GMAT or GRE scores.
Yes, for some programmes. The BS uses JEE Main Paper 1. The weekend MBA, blended MBA and PhD accept IMAT. For the full-time MBA, a CAT score is the usual route for Indian candidates.
The IIM Mumbai campus spreads over about 63.8 acres in Powai and is surrounded by lakes on three sides. IIM Mumbai calls it "God's Own Campus". The campus has a library, a medical centre, a bank, a post office and parking. IIM Mumbai sports facilities include badminton, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, carom and cricket. The numbers below come from the 2022 mandatory disclosure, so confirm current figures with the office.
63.8 acres
Campus Size
Lakes on three sides
436 and 168
Double Rooms for Boys and Girls
2022 disclosure
120 seats
Library Seating
About 1,433 sq m
200 seats
Air-Conditioned Auditorium
2022 disclosure
The IIM Mumbai campus has classrooms, hostels, a guest house, a library, a medical centre, a bank, a post office, parking and sports facilities.
Yes. All hostel rooms at IIM Mumbai are double occupancy, with separate rooms for boys and girls. IIM Mumbai mess charges are paid separately, one year in advance.
The IIM Mumbai location is Vihar Lake Road, near The Residence Hotel, Powai, Mumbai 400087. Tell the driver "IIM Mumbai, Vihar Lake Road, Powai". The drive from the airport takes about 30 to 45 minutes as per Google Maps. The IIM Mumbai nearest metro station is Aarey JVLR, and the how to reach IIM Mumbai guide has every route and travel time.
About 8.5 km
From Terminal 2
Terminal 1 is about 12.8 km
About 7.8 km
From Kanjurmarg Station
Central Line, by road
About 3.5 km
From Aarey JVLR Metro
Metro Line 3, by road
IIM Mumbai is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 632 reviews, checked in October 2026. Google reviews call the campus green and picturesque and praise the faculty. Reddit threads and LinkedIn posts by applicants, students and alumni, read as short excerpts, add views on placements and brand. These IIM Mumbai student reviews are warm on campus and learning, and more mixed on the range of jobs.
The institute's own data adds the facts behind the opinions. The IIM Mumbai class is small, with 505 students in the Batch of 2024-26. Supply chain took 30% of hires, which fits the operations base IIM Mumbai is known for. IIM Mumbai campus reviews mention the green setting more than any other point.
These IIM Mumbai reviews rest on Google reviews and on Reddit and LinkedIn excerpts, read in October 2026.
4.7 / 5
Google Rating
From 632 reviews, checked October 2026
3
Pros Listed
Each tied to a repeated student view
2
Cons Listed
Each tied to a repeated student view
3
Platforms Read
Google, Reddit and LinkedIn
What Students Like
📈ProImproving PlacementsA Reddit thread for CAT applicants says IIM Mumbai is now a serious option for a target list, because placements have improved. What it means for you: compare the placement figures on this page with your own career goal.🌿ProGreen, Quiet CampusGoogle reviews describe the IIM Mumbai campus as picturesque and green, with lakes around it. What it means for you: expect a calm residential setting inside a busy city.🎓ProFaculty and Industry LinksGoogle reviews praise the IIM Mumbai faculty and its links with industry. What it means for you: ask current students which electives and professors they found strongest.What Students Flag
⚠️Check TwiceA Narrow Job MixA Reddit thread on placements says the difference lies in the job profiles, and sales and marketing roles are almost absent. What it means for you: the report shows sales and marketing at 5% of hires, so check the role split if you want those roles.⚠️Check TwiceThe Brand Against Older IIMsReddit threads say applicants once chose older IIMs over NITIE for the IIM tag, and applicants still weigh IIM Mumbai against IIM Indore. What it means for you: compare rank, fee and placement across every IIM you hold a call from.How to Read These IIM Mumbai Pros and Cons
These points come from Google reviews, and from Reddit and LinkedIn excerpts, read in October 2026. They are personal opinions of individual people, and some are from applicants. Fees, placements and rankings on this page come from IIM Mumbai's own data.
29 November 2026
CAT 2026 Exam Day
Held on Sunday. The result is likely in January 2027. Source: iimcat.ac.in.
22 November 2026
IMAT for MBA-BPGP Batch 3
The IIM Mumbai Admission Test is held on this date. Source: iimmumbai.ac.in.
8 November 2026
MBA-BPGP Batch 3 Applications Close
The blended MBA accepts applications till this date. Source: iimmumbai.ac.in.
4 November 2026
CAT 2026 Admit Cards Open
Candidates can download the admit card from this date. Source: iimcat.ac.in.
22 September 2026
CAT 2026 Registration Closed
The window was extended from 15 September. The edit window for photo, signature and test city ran till 6 October 2026. Source: iimcat.ac.in.
30 June 2026
BS Applications Closed
The BS window for Batch 2026-30 ran from 28 April and was extended to 30 June 2026. Source: iimmumbai.ac.in.
11 April 2026
Third Annual Convocation
The convocation was held on the IIM Mumbai lawn, with the MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India as chief guest. Source: iimmumbai.ac.in.
31 March 2026
MBA through GMAT Closed
The GMAT route for Batch 2026-28 closed on this date. Source: iimmumbai.ac.in.
What students have access to on campus.
Answers to what readers ask most often.
The Batch of 2024-26 had an average CTC of Rs 31.4 lakh across 208 recruiters, against an MBA fee of Rs 25 lakh for Batch 2026-28. No scholarship is published for the MBA, so plan the loan early. Data Sources: IIM Mumbai Final Placements Report 2024-26 and MBA admission policy, Batch 2026-28.
It is selective. A General candidate needs 85 overall in CAT just to pass Stage I, and the real call cutoff can be much higher. The Batch of 2024-26 had 505 students. Data Sources: IIM Mumbai MBA admission policy, Batch 2026-28; Final Placements Report 2024-26.
The Batch of 2024-26 had 505 students, with 299 in the general MBA, 178 in MBA-OSCM and 28 in MBA-SM. Data Sources: IIM Mumbai Final Placements Report 2024-26.
Finance is not the largest path. BFSI took 13% of hires in the Batch of 2024-26, with Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, ICICI Bank and Citi among the recruiters. Supply chain and consulting took bigger shares. Data Sources: IIM Mumbai Final Placements Report 2024-26.
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