IIM Mumbai Accreditation Consultant Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) is hiring an expert for Professor of Practice / Advisor / Consultant for International Accreditation at its Powai campus. If you have 15 years of total work experience with senior academic or accreditation leadership exposure, you can apply by email. The last date to apply has been extended to 21 July 2026 (5:00 PM) from the original 6 July 2026, as per a corrigendum issued on 8 July 2026. The salary range is Rs. 1,50,000 to Rs. 2,00,000 per month, based on your qualification, experience, accreditation expertise, and work scope.

IIM Mumbai Accreditation Consultant Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) has released Advertisement No. 2026/Accr/Rectt/01 for an international accreditation expert role. The appointment may be contractual, part-time, or full-time, depending on institutional requirements and final terms. This is a senior expert role for international accreditation work, especially for professionals who understand AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA, OBE, Assurance of Learning, and global academic quality systems.

The selected expert will support documentation, process design, mentoring, strategic planning, self-assessment reports, base room files, and evidence systems. This role is best suited for applicants who have worked with premier management institutions and can coordinate with faculty teams, academic offices, quality cells, and senior leadership.

Who Can Apply?

Experience and Accreditation Background

• Total experience: You should have at least 15 years of work experience.
• Senior role exposure: Experience in senior-level academic or administrative positions is expected, such as Dean, Chair Accreditation, Senior Academic Administrator, or accreditation consultant.
• International accreditation: Preference will be given if you have helped an institution successfully complete at least one international accreditation such as AACSB, EQUIS, or AMBA.
• Academic systems: You should understand academic governance, curriculum review, benchmarking, OBE, and Assurance of Learning systems.
• Documentation skills: You should be comfortable preparing self-assessment reports, compliance files, policy reviews, and supporting evidence documents.
• Mentoring ability: You should be able to guide faculty and administrative teams on international accreditation requirements in a practical way.

Other Conditions

• Work location: The role is based at Powai, Mumbai.
• Mode of engagement: IIM Mumbai may decide whether the work is part-time or full-time based on institutional need.
• Documents: You need to send the filled application form with proof of qualification, experience, salary, identity, and category/PwD certificate if applicable.

Age Limit

• Preferred age: Preference will be given to applicants below 60 years.
• Reference date: The notification does not mention a separate age calculation date.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a consolidated monthly salary from Rs. 1,50,000 to Rs. 2,00,000.
• The final amount will depend on qualification, experience, accreditation expertise, and responsibilities assigned.
• Allowances: The notification does not mention separate DA, HRA, TA, or other allowances.

Selection Process

IIM Mumbai has not announced a written exam for this role. The institute will shortlist suitable applicants and communicate only with those who are called for the next stage.

1. Application Screening: Your CV, experience, accreditation record, and supporting documents will be checked.
2. Shortlisting: IIM Mumbai will shortlist candidates based on institutional requirements and role fit.
3. Interview / Discussion: Shortlisted candidates may be called for interaction before final engagement.
4. Document Verification: Original and supporting documents may be checked before appointment.

Important note: Meeting the basic criteria does not guarantee a call for interview or discussion. IIM Mumbai will decide the shortlist, selection, engagement mode, tenure, and final appointment based on institutional requirements.

Canvassing is not allowed, and the institute has clearly stated that its decision on shortlisting, selection, and engagement will be final. You should therefore keep the application factual, attach clear proof for every claim, and avoid sending incomplete documents.

How to Apply

1. Download or use the Annexure I application format given in the notification.
2. Fill in your personal details, qualification details, work experience, and salary information.
3. Attach self-attested documents for Class 10 onwards qualifications, experience/service certificates, NOC if applicable, latest salary slip or salary certificate, category/PwD certificate if applicable, Aadhaar/PAN, and other relevant proof.
4. Email your CV and filled application form to accreditation.cell@iimmumbai.ac.in.
5. Send the email before 21 July 2026, 5:00 PM (extended from the original 6 July 2026 deadline via corrigendum). Late applications may not be considered.

Documents to Attach

• Academic certificates: Attach certificates from Class 10 onwards.
• Experience proof: Attach service or experience certificates showing your senior academic, administrative, or accreditation work.
• NOC: Attach a No Objection Certificate if it applies to your current employment.
• Salary proof: Attach your latest salary slip or salary certificate.
• Identity proof: Attach Aadhaar, PAN, or another relevant proof mentioned in the notification.
• Category or PwD proof: Attach certificate if it applies to you.
• Supporting documents: Add proof of accreditation outcomes, leadership roles, achievements, and other relevant work.
• Email clarity: Keep the subject line and attachment names clear so the accreditation cell can identify your application quickly.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 11 June 2026
• Application Start: 11 June 2026
• Original Last Date to Apply: 6 July 2026
• Corrigendum Date: 8 July 2026
• Extended Last Date to Apply: 21 July 2026, 5:00 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Guide IIM Mumbai through international accreditation planning and execution
• Prepare accreditation documents, self-assessment reports, and evidence files
• Review academic governance, curriculum, and quality assurance systems
• Mentor internal teams on OBE and Assurance of Learning processes
• Benchmark institutional practices against global accreditation standards
• Support base room preparation and compliance documentation
• Advise leadership on maintaining accreditation after successful approval