IIM Nagpur offers a two-year, full-time MBA on its residential campus at MIHAN in Nagpur. The batch has 340 seats and every student lives on campus in a single room. NIRF placed the institute at #25 in management in 2025. The full fee is INR 21 Lakhs, paid in six term parts across the course. You get in through CAT, then a shortlist, an extempore round and a personal interview held by the institute. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 18.07 LPA, with a median of INR 17.03 LPA and a highest offer of INR 69.57 LPA.
IIM Nagpur MBA Fees
The full fees with mess is INR 22.32 Lakhs and the fees without mess is INR 21 Lakhs. The tuition fee inside that is INR 19.70 Lakhs. You pay it in six term parts, not in one go. The institute fixes one fee for the whole batch. Mess and food are charged apart, and the caution deposit of INR 50,000 comes back when you leave.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 19.70 Lakhs
INR 3.28 Lakhs a term on average, 6 terms
Admission offer acceptance fee
INR 1 Lakh
One time, with the offer letter
Welfare and alumni fee
INR 30,000
INR 15,000 a year, 2 years
Caution deposit
INR 50,000
One time, refundable
Mess and food
INR 1.32 Lakhs
INR 6,000 a month, 22 months
Total, no mess
INR 21 Lakhs
Full course
Total with mess
INR 22.32 Lakhs
Full course
IIM Nagpur MBA Admission Dates
The CAT 2026 form is open till 15 Sep 2026 and the exam is on 29 Nov 2026. The IIM Nagpur form opens after the CAT result in Jan 2027, and classes start in Jun 2027. The exam body fixes the CAT dates and the institute fixes the rest. Send the institute form on time, because a late form is not taken.
Event
Date
Status
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
Confirmed
CAT 2026 exam
29 Nov 2026
Confirmed
CAT 2026 result and scorecard
Jan 2027
Tentative
IIM Nagpur application form, last date to apply
Jan 2027
Tentative
Shortlist and interview slot allotment
Feb 2027
Tentative
Personal interview and extempore round
Feb 2027 to Apr 2027
Tentative
Final admission offers
May 2027
Tentative
Admission offer acceptance fee, last date
May 2027
Tentative
Registration and document check
Jun 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jun 2027
Tentative
IIM Nagpur MBA Eligibility
You need a bachelor degree with at least 50% marks, or 45% if you are SC, ST or PwD. You also need a CAT 2026 score above the IIM Nagpur cutoff for your category. The institute sets that cutoff and reads no other exam for this course. A zero or minus score in any one CAT section ends your application, whatever your overall score.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
A bachelor degree with at least 50% marks
Relaxed marks
45% for SC, ST and PwD students
Entrance exam
A CAT 2026 score; no other exam is read
Section rule
A score above zero in all three CAT sections
General cutoff
95%ile overall and 70%ile in each section
SC cutoff
65%ile overall and 40%ile in each section
IIM Nagpur MBA Admission Process
The admission process has three stages. You clear the CAT cutoff, fill the IIM Nagpur application form, and then sit for the personal interview with its extempore round. The institute builds the final score from your CAT score, the interview, your past marks, work experience and diversity points. If you miss the form date, your CAT score is of no use here.
Step
What you do
Clear the CAT cutoff
Score above the IIM Nagpur cutoff for your category, with a positive score in each section
Fill the IIM Nagpur form
The institute emails a form link; upload your marksheets, work proof and category papers
Get on the shortlist
The shortlist score uses your CAT score, past marks, work experience and gender
Sit for the personal interview
An extempore round comes with the interview at Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata or the campus
Accept the offer
Pay the acceptance fee named in the offer letter; it goes towards the Term 1 fee
IIM Nagpur MBA Cutoff
The General cutoff is 95%ile overall with 70%ile in each CAT section. EWS and NC-OBC need 85%ile, SC needs 65%ile, and ST and DAP need 40%ile. The institute set these cutoffs for the 2026-28 batch and they only take you to the shortlist stage. Your past marks, work experience and interview decide the final offer.
Category
Overall cutoff
Section cutoff
General
95%ile
70%ile in each section
EWS
85%ile
55%ile in each section
NC-OBC
85%ile
55%ile in each section
SC
65%ile
40%ile in each section
ST
40%ile
30%ile in each section
DAP
40%ile
25%ile in each section
IIM Nagpur MBA Placements
The Class of 2025 averaged INR 18.07 LPA, with a median of INR 17.03 LPA and a highest offer of INR 69.57 LPA. 264 students sat for the drive and 89 new recruiters came that season. General management and consulting hired the biggest share of the batch, ahead of sales, analytics and finance. Most offers came from IT services and banking firms.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 18.07 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay
INR 17.03 LPA
Highest offer
INR 69.57 LPA
Top 10% average pay
INR 31.73 LPA
Students in the drive
264
New recruiters
89
Biggest hiring domain
General management, 20.21% of the batch
Named recruiters
BNY Mellon, Aditya Birla Capital, ICICI Bank, Adani, Deloitte
IIM Nagpur MBA Scholarships
The two institute scholarships waive the full tuition fee of INR 19.70 Lakhs for both years. Twenty of them are given each year: ten on CAT merit and ten on need with merit. The need one asks for a family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year. You apply after you join, through an internal process in the first year.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
IIM Nagpur Merit Scholarship
Top ten scorers at 95%ile or above in CAT
Full tuition fee, INR 19.70 Lakhs
IIM Nagpur Need-cum-Merit Scholarship
Family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year
Full tuition fee, INR 19.70 Lakhs
K S Cheema Group Need-cum-Merit Scholarship
Same need rules as the institute scholarship
INR 10 Lakhs over two years
Central Sector Top Class Education, SC students
SC students, through the Ministry of Social Justice
Tuition fee at a government institute
PM Yasasvi Top Class Education
OBC, EBC and DNT students
As per the scheme, on the National Scholarship Portal
IIM Nagpur MBA Ranking
NIRF placed IIM Nagpur at #25 in management in 2025, up from #31 in 2024 and #43 in 2023. IIRF placed it at #21 in 2024. NIRF scores an institute on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach and perception. The institute sends that data itself every year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank
NIRF Management
2025
#25
NIRF Management
2024
#31
NIRF Management
2023
#43
IIRF
2024
#21
IIM Nagpur MBA Seats and Intake
The 2026-28 batch has 340 seats, of which General gets 120 and NC-OBC gets 92. SC gets 51, ST gets 26 and EWS gets 34, with 17 seats kept for students with a disability. The institute sets these shares under the reservation rules. It can change the intake before the admission process starts.
Category
Seats
General
120
EWS
34
NC-OBC
92
SC
51
ST
26
DAP, horizontal share
17
Total
340
IIM Nagpur MBA Hostel and Campus
Every MBA student lives on campus in a furnished single room, because the course is fully residential. Students whose home is in Nagpur pay the same fee and stay on campus too. The campus sits in the MIHAN zone and the nearest metro station is Khapri. Mess and food charges sit outside the course fee.
Item
Detail
Room
A furnished single room for every student
Staying on campus
Compulsory; the MBA is a residential course
Mess and food
Charged apart from the course fee
Campus
MIHAN, Nagpur; the nearest metro station is Khapri
On campus facilities
Campus wide Wi-Fi, gym, sports and recreation
Should you pick MBA at IIM Nagpur?
This course suits students who want a general management or consulting job and can live on a campus outside the city for two years.
Pick it if:
You want a general management or consulting job: those two domains hired the biggest share of the last batch, ahead of sales, analytics and finance.
You want a campus that is still growing: the number of first time recruiters has gone up in each of the last three placement seasons.
You want your own room from day one: the MBA is fully residential and the institute gives every student a furnished single room.
You are a woman or a non-engineer: the final score adds ten points for gender diversity and ten more for a non-engineering degree.
Skip it if:
You are set on a core finance role: IT services and banking took most of the last batch, and finance was a smaller share than general management.
You want a city campus and walk in internships: the campus sits in the MIHAN zone outside Nagpur, so industry contact comes through the placement office.
You are paying the whole fee yourself: the course costs INR 21 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 18.07 LPA, so one year of pay does not clear it.
You have three years or more of work experience: the work experience score is highest at 18 to 24 months and falls to zero at 36 months.
Counsellor's advice
If general management or consulting is your goal, apply here and put it high in your list. If you want a finance role first, read the domain split above before you pay the acceptance fee.
MBA Eligibility▾
Degree needed: A bachelor degree with at least 50% marks. 45% for SC, ST and PwD students.
Exam needed: A CAT 2026 score. IIM Nagpur reads no other entrance exam for this course.
Section rule: You must score above zero in all three CAT sections, whatever your overall score.
Category cutoff: 95%ile for General, 85%ile for EWS and NC-OBC, 65%ile for SC, 40%ile for ST and DAP.
Papers to keep ready: Class 10, Class 12 and degree marksheets, plus category and work proof.
MBA Admission Process▾
Write CAT: CAT 2026 is on 29 Nov 2026. Your score is the only entry route here.
Fill the institute form: IIM Nagpur emails a form link if your CAT score clears its cutoff.
Get on the shortlist: The shortlist score uses your CAT score, past marks, work experience and gender.
Interview and extempore: The panel gives you a topic to speak on, then asks interview questions.
Accept the offer: Pay the acceptance fee by the date in the offer letter or you lose the seat.
MBA Admission Dates 2027
▾
These are the official CAT 2026 dates for the 2027 intake. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on the 2027 cycle.
Confirmed
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
The form closes on 15 Sep 2026. The exam body takes no late forms.
Confirmed
4 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 admit card
Download it and carry a printout with a photo ID.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 exam
Three shifts in one day. Only this score opens the IIM Nagpur form.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CAT 2026 result and scorecard
IIM Nagpur emails you if your score clears its cutoff.
Tentative
Jan 2027
IIM Nagpur application form, last date to apply
The 2026-28 form shut on 28 Jan 2026, so expect the same window.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Shortlist and interview slot allotment
Only shortlisted students get an interview slot and a centre.
Tentative
Feb 2027 to Apr 2027
Personal interview and extempore round
The interview carries a quarter of your final score.
Tentative
May 2027
Final admission offers
Offers come by email from the admissions office alone.
Tentative
May 2027
Admission offer acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the acceptance fee is not paid by the date in the letter.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Registration and document check
Bring your degree marksheets and category paper in original.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Classes start
The MBA is residential, so you move into the hostel first.
Tentative
Aug 2027 to Sep 2027
CAT 2027 registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Nov 2027
CAT 2027 exam
Expected on the last Sunday of the month, as in 2026.
Tentative
Jan 2028
CAT 2027 result and scorecard
Expected about five weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2028
IIM Nagpur application form, last date to apply
Expected to shut about three weeks after the result.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Shortlist and interview slot allotment
Expected in the second week of the month.
Tentative
Feb 2028 to Apr 2028
Personal interview and extempore round
Expected at the same five centres.
Tentative
May 2028
Final admission offers
Expected by email, as in the year before.
Tentative
May 2028
Admission offer acceptance fee, last date
Expected within about ten days of the offer.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Registration and document check
Expected in the week before classes start.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Classes start
Expected in the same month as the year before.
Source: IIM Nagpur admission dates and the CAT 2026 notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
IIM Nagpur MBA Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add mess and food.
Tuition fee
Per trimester × 6, INR 3.28 Lakhs a trimester on average
INR 19.70 Lakhs
Admission offer acceptance fee
One time, with the offer letter
INR 1 Lakh
Welfare and alumni fee
Per year × 2, INR 15,000 a year
INR 30,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 50,000
Add mess and food
Mess and food
Per month × 22, INR 6,000 a month
INR 1.32 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 21 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + acceptance fee + welfare fee, mess not added
Total course fee
INR 22.32 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + acceptance fee + welfare fee + mess and food
Education loan EMI
INR 35,407
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
86%
average first-year pay INR 18.07 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 37,633
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
81%
average first-year pay INR 18.07 LPA vs the full fee
Source: IIM Nagpur fee notice for the MBA 2026-28 batch. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your CAT score get you a call from IIM Nagpur?
Pick your category. These are the CAT cutoffs IIM Nagpur set for the 2026-28 batch.
Category
General
95%ile and above: you clear the General cutoff and can fill the IIM Nagpur form.
90%ile to 94%ile: short of the cutoff. Only a better CAT score next year helps.
Below 90%ile: not this year. Look at institutes that call at a lower score.
EWS
85%ile and above: you clear the EWS cutoff and can fill the IIM Nagpur form.
80%ile to 84%ile: short of the cutoff. Only a better CAT score next year helps.
Below 80%ile: not this year. Look at institutes that call at a lower score.
NC-OBC
85%ile and above: you clear the NC-OBC cutoff and can fill the IIM Nagpur form.
80%ile to 84%ile: short of the cutoff. Only a better CAT score next year helps.
Below 80%ile: not this year. Look at institutes that call at a lower score.
SC
65%ile and above: you clear the SC cutoff and can fill the IIM Nagpur form.
60%ile to 64%ile: short of the cutoff. Only a better CAT score next year helps.
Below 60%ile: not this year. Look at institutes that call at a lower score.
ST
40%ile and above: you clear the ST cutoff and can fill the IIM Nagpur form.
35%ile to 39%ile: short of the cutoff. Only a better CAT score next year helps.
Below 35%ile: not this year. Look at institutes that call at a lower score.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The cutoff only gets you the form. The final offer counts your Class 10 and 12 marks, your degree marks, work experience and the interview, so a high CAT score alone is not enough.
IIM Nagpur MBA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the institute.
Annual family income
Your CAT score
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says which answer blocked it.
IIM Nagpur Need-cum-Merit Scholarship
INR 19.70 Lakhs
IIM Nagpur
The institute waives the full tuition fee for both years. Ten students get it each year.
Who qualifies: family income below INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply in year 1, after you join
Not eligible on your answers
IIM Nagpur Merit Scholarship
INR 19.70 Lakhs
IIM Nagpur
A full tuition fee waiver for the ten top CAT scorers in the batch.
Who qualifies: 95%ile or above in CAT and a place in the top tenApply in year 1, after you join
Not eligible on your answers
K S Cheema Group Need-cum-Merit Scholarship
INR 10 Lakhs
K S Cheema Group with IIM Nagpur
A partner scholarship paid over the two years on the same need rules.
Who qualifies: family income below INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply in year 1, after you join
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the institute about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 19.70 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.30 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 21 Lakhs
IIM Nagpur MBA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to IIM Nagpur. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, more seats.
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Indian Institute of Management Raipur
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Indian Institute of Management Udaipur
Udaipur
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Indian Institute of Management Kashipur
Kashipur
Total fees2 years, mess not added
INR 21 Lakhs
tuition + fees
INR 20.90 Lakhs
INR 10,000 less
INR 21.41 Lakhs
INR 41,000 more
INR 22.51 Lakhs
INR 1.51 Lakhs more
INR 17.30 Lakhs
INR 3.70 Lakhs less
Average paylatest published batch
INR 18.07 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 19.28 LPA
INR 1.21 LPA more, Class of 2026
INR 20.70 LPA
INR 2.63 LPA more, Class of 2026
INR 17.58 LPA
INR 0.49 LPA less
INR 14.95 LPA
INR 3.12 LPA less
Median paylatest published batch
INR 17.03 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 17.64 LPA
INR 0.61 LPA more, Class of 2026
INR 20.23 LPA
INR 3.2 LPA more, Class of 2026
INR 17 LPA
INR 0.03 LPA less
INR 14.46 LPA
INR 2.57 LPA less
Highest offerlatest published batch
INR 69.57 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 52.50 LPA
INR 17.07 LPA less, Class of 2026
INR 42.66 LPA
INR 26.91 LPA less, Class of 2026
INR 47.65 LPA
INR 21.92 LPA less
INR 33.12 LPA
INR 36.45 LPA less
SeatsMBA intake, 2026-28 batch
340
2026-28 batch
220
120 fewer
336
4 fewer
378
38 more
350
10 more
In short
Ranchi costs a little less and its last batch averaged more, but it has 120 fewer seats. If you want the bigger batch and the higher top offer, take IIM Nagpur; if a small batch suits you, keep Ranchi beside it.
In short
Raipur pays more at the average and at the median, but costs INR 41,000 more and its top offer is smaller. If the median matters most to you, Raipur is the stronger seat; if the top offers do, stay with IIM Nagpur.
In short
Udaipur has 38 more seats but costs INR 1.51 Lakhs more and pays a little less on average. If cost matters to you, take IIM Nagpur; if you want a bigger batch and a different city, keep Udaipur beside it.
In short
Kashipur is the cheapest seat here at INR 3.70 Lakhs less, but its average and median pay sit well below this page. If money is the deciding point, take Kashipur; if pay is, take IIM Nagpur.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on IIM Nagpur MBA
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get admission to the IIM Nagpur MBA?▾
Write CAT 2026 and score above the IIM Nagpur cutoff for your category. The institute then emails you a form link. Fill it, sit for the interview with its extempore round, and wait for the offer.
What is the full fee for the two-year MBA?▾
The full fee is INR 21 Lakhs without mess. With mess and food it comes to INR 22.32 Lakhs. The caution deposit of INR 50,000 is extra and comes back when you leave.
Can I pay the MBA fee in parts?▾
Yes. The fee is taken in six term parts across the two years, so it is never due all at once. Write to the admissions office if you need a smaller part.
What CAT percentile do I need for a General seat?▾
The General cutoff is 95%ile overall with 70%ile in each section. That only gets you the form. The checker above shows the cutoff for every other category.
Is staying on campus compulsory?▾
Yes. The MBA is a fully residential course and every student gets a furnished single room. Students whose home is in Nagpur pay the same fee and stay on campus too.
Which scholarships can cut this fee?▾
The institute gives twenty scholarships a year, ten on CAT merit and ten on need with merit. Each one waives the full tuition fee. The calculator above shows what your answers can claim.
Do I get the acceptance fee back if I drop the seat?▾
The acceptance fee goes towards your Term 1 fee if you join. If the institute withdraws an offer after a document check, it returns the fee after taking out its charges. Read the admission policy before you pay.
IIM Nagpur admits students based on the CAT exam, academic history, and work experience, using a calculated index for selection. The faculty is highly qualified, with backgrounds from IIM Ahmedabad and global corporations. The faculty-to-student ratio supports personalized learning and mentorship, crucial for placements. The curriculum aligns with industry trends, with assessments involving case studies and tests. The total fee for the PGP MBA course is approximately 18.9 lakh INR for two years, including a 50,000 INR caution fee but excluding monthly mess charges of 6,000 INR.
Scholarships are available: a full tuition fee waiver for those with a CAT percentile above 95 and CGPA above 7, and a Need cum Merit-based scholarship for those with a CAT percentile above 50, an annual family income under 8 lakh INR, and CGPA above 6. IIM Nagpur ensures 100% placement, with summer and final placements consistently successful. The 2021-23 batch had an average placement package of 16.74 LPA and the highest at 64 LPA.
Summer internships, offering stipends from 10,000 to 150,000 INR, begin in September, featuring companies like Microsoft, Adani, and ICICI Bank. The college is working on scholarship facilities and provides loan assistance through partnerships with banks.
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IIM Nagpur: 2 Answered Questions
What are the benefits of pursuing a management course from the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur)?
Aditya UpadhyayStudied at IIM Nagpur
There are various advantages of studying management at the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur). Here are a few examples:
Excellent Faculty: IIM Nagpur has a faculty that is highly skilled and experienced in their respective professions. They bring a lot of expertise and experience to the classroom, which aids students in their learning and development.
IIM Nagpur's curriculum is meant to equip students with a solid foundation in management ideas and practices. It is regularly updated to stay up with the changing business climate.
Exposure to Industry: IIM Nagpur gives students several opportunities to meet with industry experts and leaders. This allows students to get an understanding of the practical aspects of business and management.
Internship Opportunities: IIM Nagpur has collaborations with various renowned firms that offer students internship opportunities. These internships allow students to obtain practical experience while also applying what they have learnt in the classroom.
Placement Opportunities: IIM Nagpur has a strong track record in terms of placement. The institute maintains partnerships with renowned organizations in a variety of industries, which give students placement opportunities.
Networking: IIM Nagpur provides ample opportunity for students to network with their peers, alumni, and industry experts. This assists students in developing a strong professional network, which can be useful in their future professions.
Overall, enrolling in a management course at IIM Nagpur can give students a solid foundation in management principles, exposure to industry practices, and numerous prospects for networking and professional advancement.
Is it worth doing a 1-year course from TSW - IIM Nagpur General Management? I have around 8 years of work experience in different domains and now in SAP.
SagardeepCareer Mentor I Ex-IBM | Ex-Pepsico | Ex-Jockey (2007–present)
It is important to recognize that while an executive education or a distance learning course may not provide the same level of knowledge as a full-time MBA program, they do have the power to add the prestigious brand value of IIMs to one's name. This brand value can prove to be highly beneficial in the later stages of one's career, particularly in middle and senior management roles.
Therefore, when considering such a course, it is crucial to choose the course and institute wisely. For example, a course offered by IIM Ahmedabad will carry more brand value than one offered by IIM Nagpur, and a specialized strategy course will likely have a greater impact than a general management course.
As an individual who is an SAP professional, one might soon find themselves moving into project management and then on to program management. It is important to note that clients are often drawn to well-known and reputable names, and having an IIM tag next to one's name can add immense value when pitching to clients or responding to RFPs and RFQs.
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