IIM Mumbai MBA admission policy 2026-28 has been officially released, with the Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) score continuing to carry the highest weightage in the final selection process. Candidates aiming for the two-year full-time MBA programme must meet the minimum CAT percentile cut-offs to qualify for further stages of the selection process. The institute has also clarified the final weightage distribution for CAT scores, personal interview, academic performance and work experience.
IIM Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Eligibility and CAT Cut-offs
For the MBA programme, candidates must hold a **bachelor’s degree with at least 50 % marks (relaxed to 45 % for SC, ST and PwD categories). Final-year students can also apply but must complete all degree requirements by 30 June 2026, with final documents submitted by 31 December 2026. In the Stage I shortlisting process, candidates must achieve both sectional and overall CAT 2025 percentiles across categories to be considered for the personal interview (PI) round. The minimum overall percentiles likely required include ≥85 for General, ≥75 for NC-OBC and EWS, ≥70 for SC, ≥65 for ST and ≥55 for PwD, though actual cut-offs may be higher depending on the number of applicants.
Selection Process and Weightage Distribution for MBA Admission 2026
The final selection for the MBA programme will be based on a composite score derived from the following components:
- CAT scores 2025 – 60 % weightage
- Personal Interview (PI) – 20 % weightage
- Academic Performance and Work Experience (APWE) – 20 % weightage
The APWE score will be calculated using a combination of Class 10, Class 12 and bachelor’s degree marks, adjusted for the candidate’s stream, along with work experience as on 31 December 2025. Candidates holding dual bachelor’s degrees must submit details of both qualifications for accurate assessment.
Expected Trends and Applicant Competition
With the CAT score maintaining a 60 % weightage, competition for interviews is anticipated to be intense. As the number of applicants increases, the effective cut-offs for CAT percentiles and interview calls could rise further. Performance in both quantitative and verbal sections of CAT, along with a strong academic profile and work experience, will be crucial for securing a shortlist. The IIM Mumbai MBA selection framework aims to balance entrance exam performance with holistic assessment of a candidate’s background, ensuring that academic excellence, professional experience and personal interview performance all contribute significantly to final admission decisions.
