2026–27 GLOBAL MOBILITY

Student Exchange Programme

To provide cross-cultural exposure and cultivate a global perspective, IIM Mumbai is actively expanding its International Student Exchange Network. Through strategic partnerships with leading business schools worldwide, the program enables students to immerse themselves in diverse academic environments, navigate international business dynamics, and build lasting global networks.

Studying at IIM Mumbai as an Exchange Student

IIM Mumbai welcomes graduate management students and undergraduate scholars from partner institutions worldwide. Below are the comprehensive academic guidelines, nomination procedures, document requirements, and evaluation policies.

ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK

Academic Requirements & Workload

Academic Requirements

To do a term at IIMM, one should be currently an MBA student or equivalent in a post programme or BS/BBA student or equivalent in undergraduate programme. He/She must have completed the foundation course at the home institution.

Workload

Each of our courses has 30 contact hours corresponding to 3 credits.

Medium of Instruction

All our classes are conducted in English.

Nomination Process

Exchange Coordinator of host university should send us formal nomination through link provided with student’s details such as student first name, last name, valid email id and current degree etc.

We will send a letter of acceptance, visa request letter and information package once we hear from the exchange coordinator.

πŸ“Œ A brief orientation programme will be held before the term begins.

Required Documents

  • βœ“ Completed application form
  • βœ“ Passport-size photograph
  • βœ“ Copy of Passport pages showing date of birth, nationality and address
  • βœ“ Copy of valid Visa
  • βœ“ Official transcripts of all completed courses in the current program
  • βœ“ Proof of Health Insurance with International Coverage
COURSE SELECTION

Electives Offered

IIMM electives cover a wide array of topics like Economics, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations Management. Students follow a bidding system to select the elective courses of their interest.

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Grading System

At IIM Mumbai, the evaluation is an ongoing process that includes assignments, quizzes, project work, seminar presentations, viva-voce, mid-term tests, and final exams.

A ten-point grading scale with corresponding letter grades is used as follows:

The performance in a Module is assessed through the Module Grade Point Average (MGPA), which is determined by the weighted average of grade points earned in all courses within that Module.

All courses at IIM Mumbai are taught in English.
Letter Grade A+ A A- B+ B
Grade Point 10 9.5 9 8.5 8
Letter Grade B- C+ C C- P
Grade Point 7.5 7 6.5 6 5

Exchange Terms for Academic Year 2026–27

At IIM Mumbai, the academic year consists of three terms, each with its own set of courses. The exact beginning & end dates of the term will be communicated in the acceptance letters.

Term 5

Summer Term

June 2026 – August 2026
Term 6

Autumn Term

September 2026 – December 2026
Term 7

Winter Term

January 2027 – March 2027
  • Eligibility Enrolled in 2nd Year MBA / MBA-OSCM / MBA-SM
  • Evaluation Parameters First Year CGPA, Statement of Purpose & Interview
  • Credit Recognition Direct conversion to IIM Mumbai degree credits
  • Financial Support Tuition fee waiver at host institute;

Studying Abroad at Partner Business Schools

IIM Mumbai students have the opportunity to spend Term VII of their second year studying at prestigious partner business schools across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

Our international alliances provide transformative global perspectives, exposure to foreign business environments, international alumni networking, and collaborative leadership skills required for modern multinational careers.