What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Mumbai MBA admission?

For the 2026-28 batch, the minimum CAT cutoff for General category candidates was 85 percentile overall, with sectional cutoffs of 80 (VARC), 80 (DILR), and 75 (QA). However, actual cutoffs are higher and depend on the number of applicants. NC-OBC and EWS candidates needed 75 percentile overall. SC candidates needed 70 percentile. ST candidates needed 65 percentile.

Does IIM Mumbai participate in the IIM Common Admission Process (CAP)?

No. IIM Mumbai runs its own independent admission process. It does not participate in the IIM CAP. Candidates who receive an offer from IIM Mumbai must accept it independently within IIM Mumbais stated deadline. No CAP waitlist transfer is possible.

How is the final IIM Mumbai MBA merit list calculated?

The final composite score at IIM Mumbai gives 60% weight to CAT percentile and 20% to Personal Interview performance. The remaining 20% covers Academic record, Work Experience, and Gender Diversity. There is no GD or WAT. Only PI is conducted.

What is the total MBA fee at IIM Mumbai?

Total 2-year MBA fee at IIM Mumbai is INR 25,50,000 for General, OBC, EWS, SC, and ST category candidates. NRI quota fee is INR 50,00,000. Fees are subject to revision. Check iimmumbai.ac.in for the latest fee structure.

What is the difference between IIM Mumbais MBA, MBA OSCM, and MBA Sustainability programmes?

All three MBA specialisations at IIM Mumbai use the same CAT-based admission process with identical cutoffs. MBA (General Management) is a broad management programme. MBA OSCM focuses on Operations and Supply Chain Management. MBA Sustainability Management focuses on ESG, circular economy, and green business. All three have the same 2-year fee of INR 25,50,000.

Is work experience mandatory for IIM Mumbai MBA?

No. Work experience is not mandatory for IIM Mumbai MBA. However, work experience carries positive weightage in the shortlisting and composite score calculation. Freshers with strong CAT scores are also admitted. The 2026-28 batch included both freshers and experienced candidates.

When should I apply to IIM Mumbai for the 2027 MBA batch?

For the 2027-29 MBA batch, register for CAT 2026 by September 15, 2026 at cat.iim.ac.in. After the CAT 2026 result in December 2026, IIM Mumbais application window typically opens in January 2027. Apply at iimmumbai.ac.in/admissions within the notified last date.

Does IIM Mumbai have a GD or WAT round for MBA admission?

No. IIM Mumbai does not conduct a Group Discussion (GD) or Written Ability Test (WAT) as part of its MBA admission process. Only a Personal Interview (PI) is held after CAT shortlisting. The PI carries 20% weightage in the final composite score.

What is the eligibility for PGPEX at IIM Mumbai?

Candidates need a graduation degree with minimum 50% marks and a minimum of 5 years of full-time work experience for the PGPEX at IIM Mumbai. Selection is based on CAT or GMAT score followed by a Personal Interview. Total 1-year PGPEX fee is INR 15,00,000.

Do IIM Mumbai have hostel facilities?

Yes, IIM Mumbai have hostel facilities within their campuses for students including those enrolled in PGDIM, PGDIE, PGDISEM.

Are the hostels at IIM Mumbai compulsory to opt?

For residential programmes like PGDIM, PGDIE, PGDISEM, IIM Mumbai hostels are compulsory for students. In other cases, students may or may not opt for hostels.

What facilities are available at IIM Mumbai hostels?

There are various hostel facilities at IIM Mumbai which include mess, canteen, luxurious rooms, sports facilities, library and so on.

Is there canteen facilities available at IIM Mumbai for a full day?

The canteens at IIM Mumbai hostels work during day and even night keeping in mind students requirements during any time of the day / night.

What are the sports facilities available at IIM Mumbai ?

Sports like basketball, football, volleyball, etc. are available at IIM Mumbai hostels.

How are hostels segregated at IIM Mumbai ?

Hostels at IIM Mumbai are full of luxuries within the rooms. There are separate hostels for boys and girls with numerous floors on each and the same set of facilities like sports, mess, library etc.

IIM Mumbai Exec. Certification Advanced Project Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: What course should I list as my 1st preference at NITIE Mumbai? (The options available are PGDMM, PGDPM, and PGDIE.)

NITIE offers 5 courses. These 5 courses are as follows. Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE)- This is considered to be the Flagship program offered by NITIE. If you have studied mechanical/production/industrial engineering and are a graduate, it would be very easy for you to understand the curriculum of the course. Post Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing Management (PGDM)- If you are a mechanical/production/industrial engineering graduate, you can easily understand this program's curriculum. Civil Engineering graduates are not eligible to apply for this program. Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management (PGDPM)- This program would help you to get techno-managerial job opportunities in the industry. Students from any branch of engineering can apply for enrollment in this course. Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management (PGDIM)- This program is one of the oldest programs offered by NITIE and would help you in getting decent job roles in industries. Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety and Environment (PGDISE)- This program would help you nourish your interest in safety and sustainability. You will be shortlisted based on your CAT Scores. You can make your choice according to your interest.

Component	Amount (INR)
Programme Fee	INR 5,60,000
Total Fees	INR 5,60,000

Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee

INR 5,60,000

Total Fees

INR 5,60,000

IIM Mumbai Executive Certificate Project Management Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Window Opens	July 2026
Application Submission Deadline	August 2026
Profile Evaluation and Selection	August 2026
Programme Commencement	September 2026

Dates are based on the programme’s historical intake cycle and are subject to change.

Candidates are advised to visit the IIM Mumbai executive education portal for confirmed batch dates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) from a recognised university in any discipline

Diploma holders (10+2+3) are eligible with at least 5 years of post-qualification work experience

Minimum 3 years of work experience after graduation for degree holders

No entrance exam is required. Selection is based on academic record and professional profile

Candidates from project management, IT, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and BFSI backgrounds are preferred

Admission Process

Fill the online application form on the IIM Mumbai executive education portal with work experience details

Submit a profile write-up describing professional roles, responsibilities, and expectations from the programme

Application is reviewed on academic record, professional profile, and designation

A short aptitude test may be conducted to assess the candidate’s readiness for the programme

Pay the programme fee after receiving the admission offer to confirm enrolment

✓ Opt for this if

Working as a project manager and want an IIM-branded certificate to advance
Prefer a part-time format that fits around current work commitments
Want hands-on exposure to project analytics and digital management tools
Budget allows INR 5.6 Lakhs for a short executive certificate programme
Value 3 days of in-person campus experience at IIM Mumbai Powai

✗ Skip if

Need a full degree or diploma for a career transition rather than a certificate
Looking for in-person campus instruction beyond the 3-day immersion
Have less than 3 years of work experience after graduation
Prefer a globally recognised PMP or PRINCE2 certification over an academic certificate

IIM Mumbai Executive Certificate Project Management Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Employer Sponsorship	As per employer policy	Working professionals whose companies fund executive development programmes
Bank Education Loans	Up to INR 5,60,000	Admitted candidates from nationalised and scheduled commercial banks
Early Bird Discount	As per programme notification	Candidates who apply and pay before the early deadline

Scholarship and discount details are published by IIM Mumbai at programme launch.

Employer reimbursement is a common funding route for working professionals in this programme.

IIM Mumbai Executive Certificate Project Management FAQs

Ques. Is CAT required for the Executive Certificate in Advanced Project Management at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. No, CAT is not required for this programme. Admission to the Executive Certificate in Advanced Project Management at IIM Mumbai is based on a detailed candidate profile, academic record, professional experience, and a profile write-up. A short aptitude test may optionally be administered during the selection stage to assess programme readiness.

Ques. What is the total fee for this programme at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. The total programme fee for the Executive Certificate in Advanced Project Management at IIM Mumbai is INR 5,60,000. GST is applicable on this fee as per government regulations. An application fee is payable separately at the time of registration. EMI options and employer sponsorship can help manage the fee outlay for working professionals.

Ques. How is this executive certificate programme delivered at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. The programme uses a blended delivery format spanning 7 to 8 months, combining live online sessions with faculty and industry experts, with a 3-day on-campus immersion experience at IIM Mumbai’s Powai campus. This format is designed to let working professionals complete the programme without taking a full-time break from their careers.

Ques. What work experience is required for this programme?

Ans. Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree need a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification work experience to be eligible. Diploma holders under the 10+2+3 scheme need at least 5 years of work experience. Professionals from project management, IT, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and BFSI sectors are particularly suited for this programme.

Ques. What topics does the Executive Certificate in Advanced Project Management cover?

Ans. The curriculum covers advanced project management methodologies, project analytics, risk identification and mitigation, stakeholder management, digital project management tools, and leadership in complex project environments. The programme includes practical case studies and live interactions with both IIM Mumbai academic faculty and experienced industry practitioners in project-intensive sectors.

Ques. When does the next batch of this programme start at IIM Mumbai?

Ans. Based on the programme’s historical intake cycle, the next batch is expected to commence around September 2026. Applications typically open in July with a deadline in August. Candidates are advised to check the official IIM Mumbai executive education portal for the confirmed batch schedule and application deadlines for the upcoming intake.

IIM Mumbai: 16 Answered Questions

Which course should I choose, NITIE Powai or IIT Bombay?

Sourav GoyalPGDPM from National Institute of Industrial Engineering

If you want a career in management then NITIE is the better choice. For a career in the technical sector, you should prefer IIT Bombay.

Unlike IITs, you will get management job profiles through NITIE placements. It offers better salary packages compared to IITs. In 2022, students of NITIE received an average CTC of INR 25.41 LPA. The growth opportunities for NITIE graduates. You will get to work on the productivity management of companies.

How is the profile selection of a candidate done for PGDIM course in NITIE?

Sanskriti Muharjeestudied at National Institute of Industrial Engineering

For PGDIM, NITIE admission is based on CAT score and performance of students in GD and PI. According to the recent cutoff trends, the recruited score is around the 97 percentile.

You need to have completed BE/B.Tech with 60% aggregate to be eligible for the course. For final selection, students are shortlisted based on academics, work experience, extra-curricular, etc.

What is your current package after the NITIE PG course?

Ankur Gargstudied Operations at National Institute of Industrial Engineering (2019)

According to the 2022 placement report, NITIE offers an average CTC of around INR 25.49 LPA. The highest CTC was INR 49 LPA. During 2021 placement drive, the average CTC was INR 19.5 LPA. Other than placements students also got internship offers. The average stipend was INR 1.53 lakhs.

Can we use last year's GATE score for NITIE Mumbai 3 PGD courses?

Subham Patrastudied at National Institute of Industrial Engineering (2018)

Yes, you can use last year’s GATE score for getting admission in 3 PGD courses at NITIE Mumbai. Your GATE score will be valid for the next 3 years. So, you can apply for NITIE, within that period, with the same GATE score. You won’t have to take GATE again within the next 3 years.

Which is the best course in NITIE Mumbai among PGDIE, PGDIM, PGDISEM, etc.?

Nitin VermaPost Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management, National Institute of Industrial Engineering (2021)

The most important thing you should know is which course will prove to be better for your career, rather than which is the best overall. As some of my friends are from NITIE Mumbai, I can give you a bit of information about PGDIE and PGDIM.

Both PGDIE and PGDIM are flagship courses of NITIE.
PGDIM is considered to be a management course, whereas PGDIE is a technical course.
PGDIE is a more M.Tech equivalent.
There are also certain differences between the course curriculum at PGDIE and PGDIM.
PGDIE has a batch size of 120. And PGDIM has a batch size of 250.
Admissions for PGDIE are done through GATE scores. For PGDIM, CAT scores are considered.
The placements of both the courses are good. Students of both these courses sit for placements by almost the same companies.

Therefore, it is suggested that you opt for the one that suits you the best. Ask yourself where your passion lies and will a management course or a technical course be beneficial for you.

What rank do I need to get into the NITIE with a course in mechanical engineering under the general category?

Priyam NarsikarStudied at NITIE Mumbai (2019)

One of my friends from NITIE mentions that for the mechanical engineering course under the general category, there are different requirements of GATE score by the college for the admission process.

For the general category, for any branch, the score of GATE is around 650.
There is no branch preference given over any other branches.
There are different cut-offs for every year and it depends on a lot of factors.
The factors include the average GATE scores of the students, the total no of received applications, and many others.
The last and final selection depends on factors such as the 10th aggregate, 12th aggregate, graduation aggregate, GATE score, group discussion, and personal interview.
There are different weights for every factor and after all the calculations with their respective weights are done, the final list is prepared.

The GATE score is quite difficult to say as there can be even a waiting list if there is a requirement for the same. Therefore, if a person gets the required minimum GATE score and performs well in the GD and PI round. Then there is a possibility of getting the call as the shifting in the waiting list is not predictable.

Which type of courses are offered by the NITIE Mumbai through the GATE, MBA or MTech?

Shreya PalitPGDIM from National Institute of Industrial Engineering (2019)

I have friends who study at NITIE Mumbai, and these are the 5 different courses the institute offers:

PGDIM (For Industrial Management)
PGDISEM (For Industrial Safety and Environment Management)
PGDIE (For Industrial Engineering)
PGDPM (For Project Management)
PGDMM (For Manufacturing Management)

Moreover, PGDIM and PGDISEM are equivalent to MBA and require you to appear in CAT exam to enroll in either of them.

Other than these few, PGDIE, PGDPM, and PGDMM are equivalent to M.Tech. The admissions are followed by considering the GATE scores which also helps make students eligible for the regular stipend provided by the government to several of these GATE qualifiers.

On assuming the salary package, after clearing the GATE, which is better to choose an MTech in IITs or a management course in NITIE?

Ashutosh PathakStudies CSE at IIT Kanpur (2020)

The salary package that you receive depends on the type of organization you are part of, and your discipline of study.

For instance, the trend of artificial intelligence is continually spiking, with several similar industrial aspects. So, opting for IOT and M.Tech in fields relevant to these can undeniably bring better opportunities and higher packages in top-tier firms like Microsoft, Oracle and others.

Pursuing a management course from NITIE can also offer large pay packages if you are securing positions in top consulting services or FMCG firms.

However, comparing an M.Tech program of IIT with a management program of NITIE is not right. But, if you are talking about disciplines like Civil engineering, Mechanical engineering, or Chemical engineering, then choosing the management courses of NITIE instead, can grab you better opportunities. But then again, it depends upon how prepared and thorough you are with your academic credentials.

But don’t choose an institute solely based on its placement record. Choose the field that interests you instead.

What is the difference between NITIE and IIM in terms of courses, facilities, academics, placements, etc.?

Deepti GhoseStudied at National Institute of Industrial Engineering (2019)

Here are some of the facts that differentiate NITIE and IIMs.

Course:

NITIE: The course curriculum is more focused on Operations, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Consulting, Data Analytics, and Organization Behaviour.
IIM: The course curriculum focuses on General Management. Few IIMs are famous for their particular Domains, for instance, IIM C is famous for Finance while IIM L is famous for Marketing.

Facilities: The facilities in NITIE are old IIMs are almost the same. Both NITIE and old IIMS are almost 50+ years old and are run by the MHRD.

Academics: The academic pressure is less at NITIE as compared to old IIMs except for a few courses.

Following are the placement statistics of NITIE and a few old IIMs.

Parameters	NITIE	IIM L	IIM C
Highest CTC	INR 44 LPA	INR 51 LPA	INR 87.3 LPA
Average CTC	INR 20.8 LPA	INR 26 LPA	INR 28.7 LPA
Top recruiters	EY, IDFC First, Bain & Co, ETLI, Landmark Group	Deloitte, Paytm, Jio, Microsoft, PwC	BCG, Kepler-Cannon, Goldman Sachs

The job profiles that are offered at different campuses often differ on the specialty of the institute. NITIE receives some of the best profiles in Operations, SCM, and Consultancy.

For admission, the profile of the student plays a major role in the final selection. Campuses often look for specific profiles to fit in and it varies across different campuses. The CAT cutoff is more or less the same in the range of 98+% for NITIE and old IIMs.

What course should I list as my 1st preference at NITIE Mumbai? (The options available are PGDMM, PGDPM, and PGDIE.)

Malabika GhoseMBA General Management & Post Graduation in Supply Chain and Operations Management, NITIE (2019)

NITIE offers 5 courses. These 5 courses are as follows.

Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE)- This is considered to be the Flagship program offered by NITIE. If you have studied mechanical/production/industrial engineering and are a graduate, it would be very easy for you to understand the curriculum of the course.
Post Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing Management (PGDM)- If you are a mechanical/production/industrial engineering graduate, you can easily understand this program's curriculum. Civil Engineering graduates are not eligible to apply for this program.
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management (PGDPM)- This program would help you to get techno-managerial job opportunities in the industry. Students from any branch of engineering can apply for enrollment in this course.
Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management (PGDIM)- This program is one of the oldest programs offered by NITIE and would help you in getting decent job roles in industries.
Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety and Environment (PGDISE)- This program would help you nourish your interest in safety and sustainability. You will be shortlisted based on your CAT Scores.

You can make your choice according to your interest.

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