Question 1

What was IIM Mumbai called before?

Accepted Answer

IIM Mumbai was formerly known as NITIE (National Institute of Industrial Engineering). NITIE was founded in 1963 jointly by the Government of India and the International Labour Organization (with UNDP support cited in the institute's own SIP Report 2026). It was renamed Indian Institute of Management Mumbai in 2023 via an amendment to the IIM Act.

Question 2

What were the IIM Mumbai placements in 2024?

Accepted Answer

For the Batch of 2024, IIM Mumbai had 180 companies participate in final placements, 170 PPOs converted from internships (38.11% PPO rate, avg PPO ₹29.44 LPA, median PPO ₹28 LPA), a headline highest package of ₹54 LPA, and 67 first-time recruiters. The top 10% averaged ₹47.29 LPA, top 20% ₹40.71 LPA, and top 50% ₹33.84 LPA. Sector averages: Retail & E-Commerce ₹34.84 LPA, FMCG ₹31.30 LPA, Consulting ₹30.83 LPA, Others ₹27.11 LPA. Sector mix: Manufacturing 19%, Consulting 18%, FMCG 16%, IT/Product 13%, BFSI 10%, Retail/E-com 10%, Pharma 3%, Others 11%.

Question 3

How big is the IIM Mumbai MBA batch?

Accepted Answer

The Batch of 2024 (graduating class) was 446 students (373 male, 73 female). The Batch of 2026 (current 1st year, inaugural under the IIM brand) is 505 students with a 48% female and 52% male split, 24% from IIT/NIT/BITS and 29% non-engineers. Work-experience distribution for Batch 2026: 52% freshers, 11% with 1-12 months, 20% with 13-24 months, 11% with 25-36 months, 6% above 36 months.

Question 4

What were the IIM Mumbai summer internship stipends in 2024?

Accepted Answer

For the Batch of 2026 Summer Internship Placement, IIM Mumbai recorded a highest stipend of ₹6.80 lakh, a median of ₹2.50 lakh, and an average of ₹2.49 lakh. Top 10 percentile averaged ₹4.50 L, top 20 percentile ₹4.25 L, top 50 percentile ₹3.62 L. 180 total recruiters participated, including 60 new recruiters. SIP sector mix: FMCG 22%, Manufacturing 16%, Consulting 15%, BFSI 12%, Pharma 10%, IT/Tech 9%, E-com/Retail 8%, Others 8%.

Question 5

What is the IIM Mumbai MBA fee?

Accepted Answer

The IIM Mumbai MBA fee is approximately ₹24.5 lakh for the 2-year programme (estimate pending verification against the official fee circular). The 2026 brochure does not embed a public fee table. Treat the figure as approximate and confirm with the official IIM Mumbai admissions page before applying.

Question 6

Who are the top recruiters at IIM Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Top recruiters at IIM Mumbai for the Batch of 2024 include McKinsey & Company, Accenture Strategy, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Kearney, GEP for consulting; HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, American Express, Crisil for BFSI; Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Nestle, P&G, Mondelez, L'Oreal, Marico, Reckitt, Britannia for FMCG; Microsoft, Cisco, Cognizant, NTT Data, o9 Solutions for IT/Tech; Reliance Industries, Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, Schneider Electric, Shell, Tata Electronics for manufacturing; Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Zepto, Blinkit for retail/e-commerce; Tata Administrative Services (TAS), Adani Group, IHCL, Tata Play for others. SIP recruiters additionally include Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citi, D. E. Shaw, ICICI Bank, ICICI Securities, Adobe, Alvarez & Marsal, Strategy&.

Question 7

What is the IIM Mumbai selection process?

Accepted Answer

Selection at IIM Mumbai follows the new-IIM pattern: Stage 1 is CAT 2025 sectional and overall cutoffs by category (General ~90 overall, 80 sectional; EWS ~80 overall, 70 sectional; NC-OBC ~78 overall, 65 sectional; SC ~65 overall, 50 sectional; ST/PwD ~55 overall, 40 sectional). Stage 2 is composite shortlist using CAT (60%), Class 12 (15%), Class 10 (10%), undergraduate marks (5%), gender diversity (5%), academic diversity (3%), and work experience (2%). Stage 3 is WAT + PI. Stage 4 is final merit using PI (35%), CAT (35%), WAT (10%), past academics (10%), diversity (7%), and work experience (3%).

Question 8

Is IIM Mumbai the same as IIM Bombay?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IIM Mumbai is sometimes referred to informally as IIM Bombay because the campus is in Mumbai (formerly Bombay). The official name is Indian Institute of Management Mumbai. There is no separate IIM Bombay.

Question 9

Is IIM Mumbai the same as SJMSOM at IIT Bombay?

Accepted Answer

No. IIM Mumbai (erstwhile NITIE) is a separate institution in Powai, Mumbai. SJMSOM (Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management) is the business school inside IIT Bombay. They are neighbours geographically (both in Powai) but distinct institutions with separate admissions, fees, and degrees.

Question 10

What is the IIM Mumbai NIRF ranking?

Accepted Answer

IIM Mumbai was ranked 6th in NIRF 2024 (Management category), as cited in the institute's Summer Internship Placement Report 2026. This ranking reflects the post-rebrand recognition under the IIM Mumbai brand. NIRF 2025 will reflect the first full year of operations under the IIM identity.

Question 11

What specializations does IIM Mumbai offer?

Accepted Answer

IIM Mumbai offers specializations across Analytics and Data Science, Economics and Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Organizational Behavior and HRM, and Sustainability Management. Operations and supply chain remains the historical strength carried forward from the NITIE legacy. Sustainability Management is one of the few full-MBA tracks of its kind across IIMs.

Question 12

Why does IIM Mumbai have a logistics and supply chain focus?

Accepted Answer

IIM Mumbai (as NITIE) was founded in 1963 jointly with the International Labour Organization with a mandate around industrial engineering, operations, and supply chain capability building. The Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CoE-LSCM) is the institutional home for this work. IIM Mumbai is also a Nodal Centre for capability building under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. This makes operations and supply chain a structurally deeper part of the curriculum than at most other IIMs. The institute has also signed an MoU with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India for capacity building in public-sector audit, AI-driven analytics and supply chain frameworks.

Question 13

What is the IIM Mumbai MBA programme structure?

Accepted Answer

The IIM Mumbai MBA is a 2-year residential programme with 120 total credits across six modules. The curriculum is broken into 20 core courses (60 credits), 12 career specialisation electives (36 credits), 6 microcredit courses (9 credits), 3 institute-run global online courses (6 credits), a summer internship (6 credits), and a capstone project (3 credits). Students must attend at least 10 industry / academic expert talks per year to clear progression. First year is fully core; second year mixes core, electives and microcredits.

Question 14

When does the IIM Mumbai academic year start?

Accepted Answer

Per the 2025-26 academic calendar, the first-year MBA cohort's module registration runs 13-15 June, orientation runs 16-28 June, and classes begin 30 June. Module I ends 12 September with end-term examinations, followed by Module II (22 September to 5 December), Module III (5 January to 20 March), and Module IV summer internship (6 April to 30 May). Second year follows a similar six-module cadence with the Capstone Project (25-29 August), Avartan annual fest (8-11 December), and sports event (21-24 December).

Question 15

Does IIM Mumbai have international partnerships?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IIM Mumbai has global partnerships with institutions across North America, South America, Europe and Asia, including collaborations with MIT and the Kellogg School of Management, as cited in the institute's MBA programme materials. The 2026 brochure also lists global online certificate programmes co-delivered with international thought leaders.

Program	Duration	Total Fees	Intake	Exam	Notes
MBA (Flagship · Operations & SCM legacy)	2 years · 6 trimesters · residential	₹24.5 L (approx — to be confirmed)	June	CAT 2025 (mandatory)	Replaces the legacy PGDIM (Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management) flagship. Curriculum carries forward the operations and supply chain DNA from NITIE while adding finance, marketing, analytics, sustainability tracks. 7 specializations declared in the 2026 brochure.
MBA in Sustainability Management	2 years · residential	~₹24.5 L (indicative · 2026 brochure did not publish a public fee table)	June	CAT 2025	One of the few full sustainability MBAs across all IIMs. Tracks: climate strategy, ESG, circular economy, sustainable supply chains.
EPGP / Executive PG Programmes	1-2 years · weekend / hybrid formats	~₹24.5 L (indicative · 2026 brochure did not publish a public fee table)	Multiple	CAT / EMAT (varies)	For working professionals. Chairperson: Prof. Binilkumar AS.

Indian Institute of Management Mumbai

IIM Mumbai Overview — Rankings, Accreditations & Quick Facts

Rankings & recognition

Quick facts

What makes IIM Mumbai distinctive

Erstwhile NITIE

CoE in Logistics & SCM

Powai hilltop campus

Sustainability + Ops focus

CAG of India MoU

60-year alumni footprint

IIM Mumbai Placements 2022 — Average Package, Sectors & Top Recruiters

Placement headline — Batch 2022 · MBA · institute-reported data

3-year placement trend

Top recruiters

IIM Mumbai Fees — Total Cost, Scholarships & Education Loans

IIM Mumbai Admission 2026-27 — Eligibility, Cutoffs, Selection Process & Important Dates

CAT cutoffs (official, by category)

How selection works

Eligibility + Exam details

Detailed selection process — what to expect at each stage

Important dates — 2026-27 admission cycle

IIM Mumbai Financial Aid 2026 — Loans, EMI Options & Scholarships

IIM Mumbai scholarships — published categories

IIM Mumbai Programs — Fees, Duration & Eligibility

IIM Mumbai Campus — Infrastructure, Hostels & Student Life

IIM Mumbai Notable Alumni — Leaders, Founders & Industry Veterans

Is IIM Mumbai Worth It? — Honest Pros, Cons & Who Should Apply

Category	VARC	DILR	QA	Total
General	80	80	80	90
EWS	70	70	70	80
NC-OBC	65	65	65	78
SC	50	50	50	65
ST	40	40	40	55
PwD	40	40	40	55