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Fees
Fees at IIM Nagpur for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program range from 18 lakhs to 20 lakhs for the full two-year course. The semester fee is 3,10,000, with a caution deposit of 50,000. Mess charges are separate, costing 6,000 per month. Two primary scholarships are available: the Director's Merit Scholarship and a Need-cum-Merit Scholarship.
The Director's Merit Scholarship offers a full tuition waiver for candidates with a 95+ CAT percentile maintaining a CGPA above 7. The Need-cum-Merit Scholarship requires a CAT percentile above 50, annual income below 8 lakhs, and a CGPA above 6, providing fee waivers based on economic criteria. There are no fee differences based on category demographics; all financial assistance is primarily through scholarships.
Additionally, bank loans are available for fee payments.
About Master of Business Administration [MBA]
Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur) offers a two-year full-time MBA programme, a government-funded business school established in 2015 under the Ministry of Education. Admission is through CAT with a total programme fee of INR 21,50,000. Ranked 25th in NIRF 2025 under the management category, IIM Nagpur achieved 100% placement in 2025 with an average package of INR 18.07 LPA.
📋 Admission Status: CAT 2026 registration is open. Last date to register is 15 September 2026.
IIM Nagpur MBA Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Programme Fee (2 Years) | INR 21,50,000 |
| Hostel Fee (per year) | INR 60,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 21,50,000 |
- Hostel fee is separate and not included in the total programme fee above.
- Mess charges of INR 6,000 per month are billed separately from hostel fee.
- SC/ST students may avail full or partial fee waiver under central government norms.
IIM Nagpur MBA Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2026 Registration Opens | 3 August 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Registration Closes | 15 September 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Admit Card Released | 4 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam | 29 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Result | 24 December 2026 (Tentative) |
| IIM Nagpur Shortlist Announcement | January 2027 (Tentative) |
| WAT and PI Rounds | February to March 2027 (Tentative) |
| Final Admission Offers | April 2027 (Tentative) |
- CAT 2026 registration is completed on iimcat.ac.in using a valid email and phone number.
- IIM Nagpur releases its own shortlist criteria based on CAT score, academics, and work experience.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
- Valid CAT 2026 score obtained by appearing in the November 2026 examination.
- Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the criteria at joining.
Admission Process
- Register and appear for CAT 2026 on iimcat.ac.in to obtain a valid percentile score.
- Apply to IIM Nagpur MBA programme through the institute’s official application portal once shortlisting begins.
- Appear for Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds at the designated centre.
- Final selection is based on a composite score of CAT percentile, WAT-PI performance, academics, and work experience.
- Accept the offer letter and complete fee payment within the stipulated deadline to confirm admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- Targeting a government-funded IIM with a strong NIRF top-25 ranking.
- Comfortable with central India location and a residential campus.
- Seeking a 100% placement track record with top BFSI and ITES recruiters.
- Open to a smaller batch for better peer access and industry exposure.
✗ Skip if
- Targeting older IIMs with stronger brand recognition and alumni networks.
- Expecting average packages above INR 25 LPA across the full batch.
- Prefer a metro-city location for networking and industry exposure.
IIM Nagpur MBA Placement 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 69.57 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 18.07 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 17.03 LPA |
| Top 50% Average | INR 21.59 LPA |
| Total Students Placed | 264 |
| Placement Rate | 100% |
| Number of Recruiters | 125 |
| Top Recruiting Sectors | ITES (30.69%) BFSI (30.33%) |
| Top Recruiters | BNY Mellon, Deloitte, ICICI Bank, Adani, Cognizant, Capgemini, Accenture, IBM, HCL Tech |
- Placement data is from the MBA 2023 to 25 batch final placements report.
- Summer internship 2025 highest stipend was INR 2.7 lakh per month.
IIM Nagpur MBA Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Nagpur Need-cum-Merit Scholarship | Partial tuition waiver | Annual family income below INR 8,00,000 |
| SC/ST Full Fee Waiver | Full tuition waiver | SC/ST category students as per central government norms |
| Dr. Ambedkar Central Sector Scholarship | As per government norms | OBC/EBC students based on merit and income |
- Scholarship applications are submitted to the IIM Nagpur Academic Office at joining.
- Education loans are available through nationalised banks under the IBA model scheme.
As mentioned, IIM Nagpur offers admission to MBA program based on CAT percentile. IIM Nagpur CAT Cutoff 2025 percentile is 95 for the General category. Further, CAT cutoff percentile is 85 for OBC , 85 for SC , 85 for ST and 85 for EWS category. Check IIM Nagpur Cutoff
IIM Nagpur MBA Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in IIM Nagpur MBA Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the IIM Nagpur MBA program in 2025 was closed at the 95 percentile , whereas in 2024, the closing percentile was 90 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff percentile 2025 | Cutoff percentile 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 95 | 90 |
| OBC | 85 | 76.5 |
| SC | 85 | 60 |
| ST | 85 | 40 |
| EWS | 85 | 80 |
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, IIM Nagpur ranks 42 out of 370 colleges in India and 16th in state Maharashtra for its MBA program.
- 19 out of 25 under Outlook Management Ranking 2026.
- 25 out of 125 under NIRF Management Ranking 2025.
- 17 out of 100 under IIRF Management Ranking 2025.
- 23 out of 275 under India Today Management Ranking 2024.
Read more on IIM Nagpur Rankings here
IIM Nagpur MBA FAQs
Ques. What CAT percentile is required for admission to IIM Nagpur MBA?
Ans. IIM Nagpur does not publicly announce a fixed minimum CAT percentile cutoff for MBA admission. However, shortlisting is competitive and general category students are expected to score above 90 percentile in CAT to be considered for WAT-PI rounds. The final selection is based on a composite score that includes CAT percentile, academic performance, work experience, WAT performance, and personal interview scores. Candidates should refer to the IIM Nagpur official website for the most current selection criteria.
Ques. What is the total fee for the MBA programme at IIM Nagpur?
Ans. The total programme fee for the two-year full-time MBA at IIM Nagpur is INR 21,50,000. This covers tuition and programme charges for both years. Hostel accommodation is charged separately at INR 60,000 per year, with mess charges of INR 6,000 per month billed additionally. SC/ST students are entitled to a full tuition fee waiver under central government norms and should apply at the time of joining.
Ques. What is the placement record for IIM Nagpur MBA graduates?
Ans. The MBA 2023 to 25 batch at IIM Nagpur achieved 100% placement with an average package of INR 18.07 LPA and a highest package of INR 69.57 LPA. The median package stood at INR 17.03 LPA. A total of 264 students were placed by 125 recruiters from sectors including ITES, BFSI, consulting, and FMCG. Top recruiters included Deloitte, ICICI Bank, Cognizant, Accenture, and Adani.
Ques. Is work experience necessary for IIM Nagpur MBA admission?
Ans. Work experience is not a mandatory eligibility requirement for the two-year MBA programme at IIM Nagpur. However, it carries weight in the final selection composite score and can strengthen a candidate’s profile during WAT-PI rounds. Freshers are eligible to apply and are considered alongside experienced candidates. The institute values academic consistency, CAT performance, and communication ability at the interview stage.
Ques. What domains can MBA students specialise in at IIM Nagpur?
Ans. IIM Nagpur’s two-year MBA allows students to build depth in functional areas through elective courses in later semesters. Popular domains include finance, marketing, operations, strategy and consulting, and human resources. The 2025 final placements show strong hiring across general management (20.21%), strategy and consulting (18.10%), sales and marketing (14.58%), IT and analytics (13.17%), and finance (12.44%), reflecting the breadth of domain options available.
Ques. Are scholarships available for MBA students at IIM Nagpur?
Ans. Yes, IIM Nagpur offers a need-cum-merit scholarship for MBA students with annual family income below INR 8,00,000. SC/ST category students are entitled to a full tuition fee waiver under central government provisions. Students can also apply for the Dr. Ambedkar Central Sector Scholarship for OBC/EBC categories. Bank education loans under the IBA model scheme through nationalised banks are available to help finance the programme.