IIM Mumbai Admission 2027

IIM Mumbai admission 2027 for the MBA uses CAT as the only entrance test for domestic candidates. The admission process has three stages. The institute shortlists you for an interview on your CAT score. It then builds a composite score from CAT, the interview, your marks and your work experience. The rules on this page come from the latest MBA admission policy on the IIM Mumbai website, which is for Batch 2026-28.

IIM Mumbai updates its admission criteria and requirements every cycle. Read the IIM Mumbai admissions page after the CAT 2026 result to see the policy for the next batch. Keep your CAT 2026 form handy, because it carries the category and marks that IIM Mumbai uses. The official CAT site is iimcat.ac.in.

Is IIM Mumbai Admission Open Now?

IIM Mumbai admission 2027 for the full-time MBA Batch 2026-28 is closed. For the next batch, you need a CAT 2026 score. One programme is open right now: the two-year blended MBA-BPGP (Batch 3) accepts applications till 8 November 2026.

Who Is IIM Mumbai Admission Right For?

IIM Mumbai admission suits you if you want a career in operations, supply chain, analytics or sustainability. In the Batch of 2024-26, 71% of the 505 students were engineers, and the average work experience was 23 months. The tabs show who fits and who should check twice.

The IIM Mumbai admission dates for the MBA depend on the CAT 2026 calendar. CAT registration ran from 3 August 2026 to 22 September 2026. The photo, signature and test city edit window runs till 5:00 pm on 6 October 2026. The exam is on Sunday, 29 November 2026.

What Are the IIM Mumbai Admission Dates for the MBA 2027 Cycle?

The IIM Mumbai admission dates for the next MBA batch are not out yet. The procedure announces shortlist and interview dates after the CAT result. For reference, the Batch 2026-28 policy asked final-year students to finish their degree by 30 June 2026. It asked them to submit the final marksheet and degree by 31 December 2026. The official CAT site, iimcat.ac.in, carries exam day updates.

IIM Mumbai admission requirements start with a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. These IIM Mumbai admission criteria apply to the Batch 2026-28 policy. SC, ST and PwD candidates need 45%. The degree must come from a university set up by an Act of Parliament or a State legislature. A deemed university under the UGC Act, 1956 also counts. The policy asks for at least three years of study after Class 12.

Can Final-Year Students Apply for IIM Mumbai Admission?

Yes, final-year students can apply for IIM Mumbai admission 2027. The requirements for them are simple. You must meet the marks rule for the exams you have written so far. Your Principal or Head of Department must certify your marks. You must finish your final exams and viva before joining. The Batch 2026-28 policy also set 30 June 2026 for the degree and 31 December 2026 for the marksheet and degree certificate. Missing these dates cancels the admission.

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CAT is the entrance exam for IIM Mumbai admission to the MBA, MBA-OSCM and MBA-SM. The IIMs conduct CAT every year, and the same score works for every participating IIM. The IIM Mumbai admission process starts with this score. Read the CAT 2026 exam pattern and CAT 2026 syllabus pages for the paper details.

Other programmes use other tests. The table lists each route as shown on the IIM Mumbai website.

Does IIM Mumbai Admission Accept GMAT?

Yes, IIM Mumbai admission has a GMAT route for the MBA. The Batch 2026-28 cycle closed on 31 March 2026. The score must be from a test centre and not older than five years on that date. International applicants can use GMAT, GRE or CAT. The international application fee is US$ 200, as per the 2026 announcement.

The IIM Mumbai admission process for the MBA has three stages. You can read the details of each stage below. Stage I checks your minimum CAT percentile. Stage II shortlists you for the personal interview. Stage III builds your composite score for the final offer. The IIM Mumbai admission procedure is the same for the MBA, MBA-OSCM and MBA-SM.

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IIM Mumbai admission criteria for selection give 60% weight to CAT. The personal interview gets 20%. Academics and work experience get the other 20%. This is the composite score of the Batch 2026-28 policy. The institute calls the third part the Academic Performance and Work Experience (APWE) score.

How Is the IIM Mumbai APWE Score Calculated?

The IIM Mumbai admission criteria use this formula: AR = 0.70 x (A + B + C) + 0.20 x D. A, B and C are the rating points for your Class 10, Class 12 and bachelor's marks. D is the rating for work experience. Class 10 marks give points as shown below.

Class 12 marks use a separate scale for Science, Commerce and Arts streams. Bachelor's marks use a scale based on your degree type, such as engineering, commerce, science or professional courses. Work experience is covered in the next question.

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IIM Mumbai admission shortlisting for the interview depends on your CAT score and your category. Meeting the minimum percentile does not guarantee a call. The policy says the real section-wise and overall cutoffs may be much higher than the minimums. The institute shares interview and offer details after the CAT result. International applicants can choose an on-campus or online interview.

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IIM Mumbai admission requirements for documents follow the marks you enter in your CAT form. The institute can verify your eligibility at any stage. Keep these documents ready for the IIM Mumbai admission process.

Where no conversion rule exists, IIM Mumbai divides your CGPA by the maximum CGPA and multiplies by 100.

The IIM Mumbai cutoff for admission starts with a minimum of 85 overall CAT percentile for General candidates. These IIM Mumbai admission criteria are Stage I minimums from the Batch 2026-28 policy, which used CAT 2025. They are only the entry gate, and the real shortlist cutoff can be higher. The IIM Mumbai cutoff page holds the full table for every category and section, so this page does not repeat it.

IIM Mumbai admission reserves seats for NC-OBC, SC, ST, PwD and EWS candidates, as the Government of India policy for Central Educational Institutions requires. PwD candidates need a benchmark disability of 40% or more. The figures below are the reserved shares of seats.

International candidates apply for extra seats. For Batch 2026-28, the institute offered 6 additional MBA seats and 4 additional MBA-OSCM seats to them.

How Many Seats Are There in IIM Mumbai MBA Admission?

The IIM Mumbai admission policy does not state a fixed seat number. The latest batch profile shows 505 students in the Batch of 2024-26. Of these, 299 were in the general MBA, 178 in MBA-OSCM and 28 in MBA-SM. Treat this as a guide to class size, and ask the admissions office for the intake of the next batch.