NIRMA University Institute of Management MBA Admission 2026: The Institute of Management (IM), Nirma University, is accepting applications for its full-time two-year MBA and MBA HRM programs for the 2026-28 batch. Founded by industrialist Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, IM Nirma is among the few private business schools in India that exclusively accepts CAT scores for admission. Application closing date is Dec 15, 2025.
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Institute of Management, Nirma University is the brainchild of the visionary industrialist, Dr Karsanbhai K Patel. He is the founder of the Nirma Group of Industries. Candidates can apply online.
Fact Check:-
| Fees | Rs. 12.7 Lacs for MBA & MBA HRM |
| Full time Faculty | 40+ |
| Faculty with PhD/FPM | N.A |
| Faculty with Industry Exposure | 66 |
| Seats | 330 (300 for MBA & 30 for MBA HRM) |
| Average Salary | Rs. 11.2 LPA |
| Highest Salary | Rs. 70 LPA |
| CAT Cut offs | 80 |
Eligibility and Selection Procedure
To be eligible, candidates must hold a three-year bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA. Final-year students are also eligible to apply, but they must provide proof of meeting the eligibility criteria within three months of joining the program.
The selection process is based on a composite score calculated from multiple components:
- Common Admission Test (CAT): 60%
- Personal Interview (PI): 20%
- Theme Development & Presentation (TDP): 10%
- Academic Performance: 10%
An additional score of up to 10 points is awarded for relevant full-time work experience in a professional organization. The academic performance component is further weighted as follows:
- Pre-Final Graduation: 50%
- Class XII: 30%
- Class X: 20%
For the MBA (Communications) program, a Portfolio Assessment Score (10% weight) is also considered, an in this case, the CAT score weight is reduced to 50%. The PI and TDP rounds are conducted at various centers nationwide.
Fees and Seats
The total tuition fee for the two-year MBA program is approximately Rs. 12.8 lakh. The total seat intake for the MBA program is 300, with seats distributed as follows:
- General All-India Category: 156
- NRI/NRI-Sponsored Category: 45
- Gujarat State Quota: 99
MBA Placement 2024: The Institute of Management, NIRMA University MBA final placement report for the batch 2022 -24. The highest salary offered is Rs. 70 Lakh per annum and the average salary offered is Rs. 11.2 Lakh per annum.
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