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Currently, IIM Mumbai has not disclosed the exact number of seats allocated to the MBA course and its specialisations. To get information on the availability of seats for the MBA course at IIM Mumbai, candidates are advised to contact the admissions office directly through the contact details provided on their website. However, the official website of the institute does mention the information related to the seat reservation for MBA courses i.e, 27% of the seats are reserved for NC-OBC, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST candidates, 5% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD), and up to 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Candidates also need to mark carefully the category to which they belong in the IIM Mumbai application form.

A valid CAT score is usually required for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Mumbai (formerly NITIE Mumbai, now IIM Mumbai), since the Common Admission Test (CAT) is the main entrance exam that all Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) assess. For admission to its programs, IIM Mumbai does, however, also accept GMAT scores, especially for candidates who are international or who fall under a certain category, such as NRIs. If you have a competitive GMAT score but no CAT score, you could still be able to apply. Furthermore, a CAT score is not necessary for admission to some IIMs' executive programs or certificate courses, which may have other requirements. 

IIM Mumbai fee varies depending on the course selected by the student. The total tuition fees comprises of several components, such as hostel fee, mess charges, transportation charges, and various other charges. The course fee for the flagship MBA/PGDM is INR 14 lakh. Find below IIM Mumbai fees for various courses: Course NameTotal Tuition FeesMBA/ PGDMINR 14 lakhPG DiplomaINR 12.5 lakhExecutive MBAINR 15 lakhNote: This information is taken from official sources and is subject to change.

IIM Mumbai, formerly NITIE, offers different programs with different fee structures. The MBA programme costs INR 21 Lacs for two years. The Online MBA programme fee is INR 15 Lacs that is payable in two installments: INR 7.22 Lacs in the first year and INR 6.78 Lacs in the second. The PGDEx-VLFM Programme conducted jointly with IIT Delhi totals INR 16.32 lakh. This programme is available at INR 15 Lacs through an annual payment facility or INR 16 Lacs under the module-wise payment arrangement. The PGP-FEM Online programme costs INR 7.5 Lacs that comes with a booking amount of INR 1 lakh, details of which are found on the official website of IIM Mumbai.   

The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories], awarded by any University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of Parliament.An applicant should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications (of at least three-year degree duration) with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA/Grades from a recognized university/institute after at least 12 years of school education.Holding at least a bachelor's degree/CA/CS/ICWA or equivalent in any discipline. (Minimum 15 years of study as per the education system in India i.e. 10 + 2 + 3 or 4 as the case may be.), with at least 50 percent marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA, awarded by any of the recognized universities.

IIM Mumbai MBA admissions process starts with the release of the application form on the official website. The application window for MBA admission 2025 will be opened soon. However, the CAT exam 2024 will be conducted on 24 November 2024. Currently, the last date of application has not been released. Students are requested to visit the official website for the most the latest and upcoming admission schedule. 

CAT is a highly competitive exam that is required for admission to IIM Mumbai and other top Management colleges. A well-planned strategy along with a correct approach is essential for admission to MBA courses in India, especially in the Read MBA colleges in India. A prep strategy that will help you qualify the CAT exam for admission to IIM Mumbai is as follows:Check the Read syllabus and exam patternSolve as many CAT Mock Tests as possible. Choose href="https://www.shiksha.com/mba/cat-exam-mocktest">Choose rel="noopener" aria-label="Link Download free practice questions & answers">Download FREE Mock Test papers & solutions!Solve previous year's Choose>for thorough revision to reduce the scope of mistakesChoose>Choose the right reference bookChoose>Read books, editorials, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills.Read questions with answersDI & LR questions with answersexam1 Aptitude questions with answersRead more about the CAT preparation strategy

The first eligibility criteria that are required for admission to MBA courses at IIM Mumbai is candidates must complete their bachelor's degree with at least an aggregate of 50% and 45% in case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories. Additionally, to get selected candidates must secure good scores in the CAT entrance examination. 

Yes, IIM Mumbai follows seat reservation policy for MBA courses, as per Government of India requirement, 27% of the seats are reserved for NC-OBC, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST candidates, 5% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD), and up to 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Candidates also need to mark carefully the category to which they belong in the IIM Mumbai application form.