Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai), Mumbai – Application/Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements before applying:

• A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (or 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) from a recognized institution.
• Completion of a minimum of three years of education after class 12.
• Candidates in their final year can apply if they meet the above criteria in their first two years.

Application Process: The application process is conducted online through the IIM Mumbai Admission Portal. The steps are as follows:

Registration: Candidates must register on the portal during the application window.

Filling the Application Form: Complete the form with personal details, academic history, and work experience.

Uploading Documents: Required documents must be uploaded, including a Statement of Purpose (SOP) and two Letters of Recommendation (LORs) for certain programs.

Application Fee: The fee is typically INR 1,000 (or INR 500 for reserved categories). For international candidates, it is USD 50, plus applicable bank charges.

Selection Process: The selection process generally involves multiple stages:

• Shortlisting: Based on eligibility and initial application review, candidates are shortlisted for further evaluation.
• Entrance Exam: Candidates may need to take an aptitude test or specific entrance exams like CAT or IMAT, depending on the program.
• Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview conducted by faculty members from IIM Mumbai and associated institutions.

Final Selection: The final selection is based on a composite score that includes:

• Entrance exam scores (e.g., CAT) - typically weighted around 60%.
• Performance in the personal interview - weighted around 20%.
• Academic performance and work experience - combined weightage of about 20%