**Executive Summary**
On April 11, 2026, IIM Mumbai celebrated the graduation of its inaugural MBA batch, marking its first convocation since officially becoming an IIM in 2026. A total of 505 students received degrees across several management disciplines, alongside executive and doctoral graduates. The event focused on the graduates' future roles in building India’s economy through leadership, honesty, and adaptability.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Graduation Statistics**
* **Total MBA Graduates:** 505 students graduated from the inaugural batch of 2026.
* **Program Breakdown:** 300 students from the General MBA program, 177 from Operations and Supply Chain Management, and 28 from Sustainability Management.
* **Other Graduates:** 39 students completed a one-year executive program in Logistics and Operations Excellence, 26 finished a second executive program, and 7 received doctoral degrees.
**Leadership Insights and Guidance**
* **Ashish Kumar Chauhan (MD & CEO, NSE):** Advised graduates to remain adaptable, think clearly, and maintain honesty as they contribute to India’s future.
* **Prof. Manoj Tiwari (Director, IIM Mumbai):** Commended the first batch and expressed confidence in their ability to make positive impacts across various fields.
* **Shri Shashi Kiran Shetty (Chairman, IIM Mumbai):** Emphasized the institute's commitment to developing leaders and its strategic goal to expand into a world-class institution.
**Institutional Milestone**
* The ceremony signifies a new beginning for IIM Mumbai following its official transition to an Indian Institute of Management in 2026.
* The institute aims to shape the future by equipping graduates with specialized knowledge and a strong sense of responsibility.
**Impact Analysis**
**Graduating Students**
**Impact**
They transition into the professional world as the first official MBA alumni of IIM Mumbai, carrying the prestige and expectations of a newly established IIM batch.
**Action Required**
Graduates are expected to enter their careers with confidence and purpose, adhering to the advice of staying adaptable and acting with integrity.
**IIM Mumbai Administration**
**Impact**
The successful graduation of the first batch establishes the institute’s academic credentials and operational success under its new IIM status.
**Action Required**
The institute must continue its expansion plans and commitment to developing future leaders to achieve its goal of becoming a world-class institution.
**Industry and National Economy**
**Impact**
The infusion of 505 specialized management graduates, particularly in high-demand areas like Sustainability and Operations, provides new talent for India’s development.
**Action Required**
The workforce and industry sectors should integrate these new professionals to leverage their specialized skills in shaping the future of the economy.
Key Entities Referenced
IIM Mumbai: The primary educational institution celebrating its inaugural MBA graduation following its official designation as an Indian Institute of Management.
Ministry of Education: The central government ministry under whose aegis IIM Mumbai operates and issues official communications.
Ashishkumar Chauhan: MD & CEO of the National Stock Exchange and chief guest who addressed the graduates at the convocation.
Prof. Manoj Tiwari: Director of IIM Mumbai, representing the academic leadership of the institution.
Shashi Kiran Shetty: Chairman of IIM Mumbai and Founder of Allcargo Group, overseeing the institute's governing body.
Ministry of Education
IIM Mumbai Awards Degrees to 505 Students in
Inaugural MBA Batch
Go forward with confidence, purpose, and a commitment to
make a difference: Ashish Kumar Chauhan
Posted On: 11 APR 2026 8:27PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai, 11 April 2026
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai celebrated the graduation of its
first MBA batch (2026) at its campus today. The event was attended by Shri
Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO of the National Stock Exchange, Prof. Manoj
Tiwari, Director of IIM Mumbai, and Shri Shashi Kiran Shetty, Chairman of IIM
Mumbai and Founder of Allcargo Group. The students were honored for their hard
work in different programs, including General MBA, Operations & Logistics, and
Sustainability Management.
A total of 505 students graduated from IIM Mumbai this year, after the institute
officially became an IIM in 2026. This includes 300 students from the General MBA
program, 177 from Operations and Supply Chain Management, and 28 from
Sustainability Management. Along with them, 39 students completed a one-yearexecutive program in Logistics and Operations Excellence through Digitization, 26
students finished another executive program, and 7 students received doctoral
degrees.
Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan congratulated the students and said their success
reflects hard work and dedication. He advised them to stay adaptable, think clearly,
and act with honesty as they move forward in their careers. He also highlighted
their important role in building India’s future.
Prof. Manoj Tiwari said he is proud of the first MBA batch and believes they will
make a positive impact in different fields.
Shri Shashi Kiran Shetty said the institute is committed to developing future leaders
and plans to expand further to become a world-class institution.
The ceremony marked a proud beginning for IIM Mumbai, as its first MBA graduates
step forward to shape the future with knowledge, skills, and a strong sense of
responsibility.
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