IIM Mumbai sees record surge in MBA applications

The number of applications for each programme this year is as follows: General MBA: 2,69,356 applications, MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management: 77,618 applications and MBA in Sustainability Management: 2,12,913 applications

Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai has witnessed an extraordinary surge in MBA applications in its second year of operation, receiving an overwhelming 5,59,887 applications. This marks a mark rise from last year’s total of just 13,534 applications, signifying the growing prominence of the newly established institute.

IIM Mumbai sees record surge in MBA applications

IIM Mumbai was founded two years ago, replacing the National Institute for Training in Industrial Engineering (NITIE). It currently offers three MBA programs: General MBA, MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management, and MBA in Sustainability Management. The number of applications for each programme this year is as follows: General MBA: 2,69,356 applications, MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management: 77,618 applications and MBA in Sustainability Management: 2,12,913 applications.

In contrast, the previous year saw significantly lower numbers, with 9,430 applications for General MBA, 2,665 for MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management, and 1,439 for MBA in Sustainability Management. Women comprised approximately 30% of applicants last year, numbering 3,486.

According to professor Vivek Khanzode, dean of academics at IIM Mumbai, this year’s spike in applications highlights the institute’s rising appeal among MBA aspirants. With only 540 seats available—330 for General MBA, 180 for MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management, and 30 for MBA in Sustainability Management—competition for admission has intensified significantly.

Professor Manoj Kumar Tiwari, director of IIM Mumbai, attributed this surge to the institute’s official inclusion in the common admission process this year. “Last year, many were unaware of IIM Mumbai’s existence. Now, the institute’s brand name and strategic location in Mumbai have greatly enhanced its visibility, attracting a significantly larger pool of applicants,” he explained. He further stated that the increase in applications would ensure a highly competitive selection process, allowing only the most meritorious candidates to secure admission.

Looking ahead, IIM Mumbai plans to expand its academic offerings. The institute is set to introduce several new programs, including, A one-year executive postgraduate program in Urban Logistics and Infrastructure Management for working professionals. A one-year executive postgraduate program in Public Policy Management. A one-year programme in Financial Economics and Management in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). A one-year executive postgraduate program in partnership with Coal India Ltd.