IIM Mumbai Admission 2026: IIM Mumbai (Indian Institute of Management Mumbai) opens application for one-year full-time residential executive diploma program (PGDEx–VLFM ) for the batch 2026 -27.Candidates can apply Online.
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PGDEx–VLFM is a one-year full-time residential executive diploma program jointly conducted by IIM Mumbai and IIT Delhi to groom the emerging leaders for mid and senior-level Managerial positions. PGDEx – VLFM is a unique program with a rigorous curriculum to build a pool of techno-managerial leaders who can transform India’s manufacturing sector.
VLFM Eligibility:
Candidates must hold a recognized first-class full-time bachelor’s degree in technological (B.E. or B.Tech.) discipline.
Candidates must have at least 4 years (and less than 10 years) full-time industrial experience across domains such as manufacturing, operations, consulting, as on the last date of submission of application as prescribed in the advertisement.
The eligible candidates should apply online and register themselves on the Admission Portal.
- The selection procedure is a rigorous three-stage process that includes Online application (Leadership Profiling), Aptitude Test and Personal Interview.
- Date of selection process will be declared on the admission portal.
- Applicants will have to submit a SOP (Statement of Purpose) and two LORs (Letters of recommendations) along with detailed application form.
- Shortlisted applicants will be called for an aptitude test and personal interview conducted by the panel of IIM Mumbai and IIT Delhi faculty members.
- Candidates are evaluated on several parameters (e.g., industrial background, Domain expertise, progression in career, leadership potential, professional aspirations, academic preparedness, accomplishment, and interpersonal skills) to assess their fitment for the program.
- Final selected candidates will be informed via admission portal.
N.B. : Meeting Eligibility criteria is necessary but not sufficient condition for selection, which will depend on multiple parameters stated above.
- All the details furnished by the applicants will be treated as final and no changes shall be entertained.
- Institute(s)’ decision in the selection procedure shall be final and binding on all candidates. No correspondence or personal inquiries shall be entertained.
- In case of any dispute/ambiguity in the process, the decision of the Institute(s) shall be final.
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Sponsored Seats
- Seats are available for sponsored candidates from reputed organizations across the globe.
- Sponsored candidates should meet the eligibility criteria as mentioned above followed by the admission process.
Tuition Fees: Rs. 16.32 lakh
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Application Fees:
- For Indian Applicants: ₹ 3500 /-
- For Foreign Applicants: $ 100 /-
VLFM Selection Process: The eligible candidates should apply online and register themselves on the Admission Portal.
- The selection procedure is a rigorous three-stage process that includes Online application (Leadership Profiling), Aptitude Test and Personal Interview.
- The date of the selection process will be declared on the admission portal.
- Applicants will have to submit a SOP (Statement of Purpose) and two LORs (Letters of recommendations) along with a detailed application form.
- Shortlisted applicants will be called for an aptitude test and personal interview conducted by the panel of IIM Mumbai and IIT Delhi faculty members.
- Candidates are evaluated on several parameters (e.g., industrial background, domain expertise, progression in career, leadership potential, professional aspirations, academic preparedness, accomplishment, and interpersonal skills) to assess their fitment for the program.
IIM Mumbai Overview: IIM Mumbai, formerly the National Institute for Training in Industrial Engineering (NITIE), was established in 1963. It is a premier institute under the Ministry of Education (MOE) and holds NIRF Rank-6 in the Management category for the India Rankings 2025.
