Frequently Asked Questions
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 or State Legislature in India or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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Three years of relevant work experience in any business organization after graduation.
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Applicants must have taken at least one of the CAT/GMAT/GRE examinations, not earlier than five years (for the academic year 2024-25, June 2019 onwards), to apply for the programs.
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Qualified for IIM Mumbai Admission Test (IMAT) Examination.
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Applicants must submit an SOP (Statement of Purpose), One LOR (Letter of recommendation), and a detailed application form.
The IIM Mumbai Admission Test (IMAT) is an online exam based on the CAT (Common Admission Test) exam pattern conducted by IIM Mumbai as part of the admission process for the Executive MBA (Online). IMAT exam provides an alternative for those seeking admission without the CAT/GRE/GMAT scores. The IMAT shall be for 100 marks and 90-120 minutes.
The Online lectures and sessions are conducted via a dedicated online platform that supports interactive learning, including live sessions, discussions, and access to course materials through the remote login to the library resources.
The Executive MBA (Online) offers no specific specializations. However, it allows participants to choose the 10+ electives offered by the Marketing, OBHR, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, Data Science, and Sustainability faculty of the Institute. This comprehensive and generalized MBA curriculum is designed to equip students with versatile skills and knowledge that apply to diverse career paths in the business world.
No, financial aid is not available for the Executive MBA (Online) program. Participants are expected to cover all tuition fees and related expenses, including food and accommodation expenses associated with the on-campus immersion programs.
No, the Executive MBA (Online) does not provide job placement assistance from IIM Mumbai's Carer and Development Services team.
Yes, after graduating from this program, participants are eligible to become part of IIM Mumbai's prestigious alumni network.
The Executive MBA (Online) typically spans two years. However, the program is designed with the flexibility to extend the duration up to five years maximum in case of any issues /difficulties in completing the same in a regular period of two years.
Participants who complete the Executive MBA (Online) program at IIM Mumbai are awarded an “Executive Master of Business Administration (Online).”
No, the students will have to attend live sessions.
Attendance is compulsory for all the students and all the courses in the program. A minimum of 85% attendance is required in each course. If the attendance falls below the required 85%, then the grading of the subject is linked to the attendance as per the Institute PGP (Post Graduate Program) rules.
Participants who successfully complete the program are invited to attend the convocation ceremony at IIM Mumbai, where they receive their Executive MBA (Online) degree and join the esteemed alumni network.
The program/registration fee can be paid through multiple channels, including credit/debit card, net banking, UPI, or via Demand Draft into the institute's account.