Indian Institute of Management - [IIMN]

IIM Nagpur offers admission to MBA, EMBA, PhD programs. Admission to these courses is based on past academic performance and a written test, followed by a personal interview conducted by the university. The selection procedure for MBA and EMBA is done in three stages: Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3. The sum of all the scores obtained in these stages will create a final score according to which the candidates will be selected. The more details about the admission to popular courses at IIM Nagpur are tabulated below-

Program	Total Fees	Eligibility Criteria	Entrance Exams	Application Deadline	Selection Process
MBA	INR 21.5 Lakhs	Bachelor's degree with ≥50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD); final-year students eligible	CAT 2025 (mandatory); GMAT for international applicants	CAT registration: Sep 13, 2025; CAP form: Jan 21, 2026 (post-CAT results ~Dec 2025)	Shortlisting via CAT cutoff (95 overall/75 sectional for Gen; scaled for reserved); Composite score: CAT (55%), WAT/PI (25%), academics (15%), work exp. (3%), diversity (2%); via IIM CAP
Executive MBA	INR 9.3 Lakhs	Bachelor's + min. 3-5 years work exp.	IIM Nagpur Aptitude Test (Jan 11, 2026) or CAT/GMAT	Dec 15, 2025	Entrance score + PI; focus on professional exp.
Ph.D	INR 10.5 Lakhs	Master's/Bachelor's (≥55%) + min. exp. for Exec.; PGP alumni exempt from tests	CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC-NET (last 2 years)	Jan 2026 (tentative)	Test score + research proposal + PI

Table of Contents

1. IIM Nagpur Admission 2026 Important Dates
2. IIM Nagpur MBA Admissions 2026
3. IIM Nagpur EMBA Admission 2026
4. IIM Nagpur PhD Admission 2026
5. IIM Nagpur Admission 2026 FAQs

IIM Nagpur Important Dates 2026

Some important dates for IIM Nagpur admissions are-

Events	Dates
MBA
CAT Exam Date	Nov 30, 2025
Application live on	Jan 10, 2026
Submission of the Application form by shortlisted candidates	Jan 28, 2026
PI Process slot allotment	Feb 2nd Week, 2026 (Tentative)
Interview Date	Feb-April/May, 2026 (Tentative)
Final Admission offers	May 2026 (Tentative)
Executive MBA
Applications Open	Nov 3, 2025
Last date to apply	February 15, 2026
IIMNAT (IIM Nagpur Aptitude Test)	March 1, 2026
Personal Interview Shortlisting	Mar 26, 2026
Personal Interviews	Mar 14 &  Mar 15, 2026
Admissions Offers	Last week of March 2026

IIM Nagpur MBA Admissions 2026

IIM Nagpur offers an MBA (PGPM) as its flagship course. Some of the specializations offered in MBA are Economics, Operations, Public Policy, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Behavior Sciences, Marketing, General Management, Accounting, and Finance.

The total seat intake for MBA is 360 for the 2025-27 session.

Courses	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
MBA	Graduation	Stage 1: Clear GMAT/ CAT 2025 Stage 2: Shortlisting Score (PI+ WAT) Stage 3: Final Score Calculation

IIM Nagpur MBA Eligibility

• For domestic candidates: To be eligible for admission, candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognized board.
• For Overseas candidates: To be eligible for admission, they must have an Undergraduate degree or higher (in any discipline) with a minimum of three years duration from a university recognized by the AIU, with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent GPA.

IIM Nagpur MBA Selection Criteria

Stage 1

In Stage 1, CAT scores are considered for domestic candidates, and GMAT scores are considered for Overseas applicants. The cutoff scores for both CAT and GMAT are given below-

• CAT 2024 cutoff scores

Domestic Students
Category	Overall	VARC	DILR	QA
General	95	75	75	75
EWS	81	55	55	55
NC-OBC	81	52	52	52
SC	66	45	45	45
ST	42	25	25	30
DAP	42	25	25	30

• GMAT 2024 cutoff

Overseas Students
Minimum G-MAT Percentile		Minimum Total Score
Verbal Percentile	Quantitative Percentile
60	60	600

Stage 2

Those candidates who filled the online application for CAP will appear for the personal interview.

Stage 3

Below is the scoring system that IIM Nagpur will use to evaluate the candidates. The following scores and steps are part of Stage 2 in the selection process.

Entrance Test Scores For Indian Candidates:

The CAT score will be between 0-10.

CAT Score Rating = (Total CAT score obtained by the candidate / Maximum total CAT score) *10

The Maximum CAT score is the highest CAT score secured by a candidate among the candidates who are eligible for the admission process in IIM Nagpur as per the cut-off.

Entrance Test Scores For Overseas Candidates

The GMAT rating score will be awarded between 0-10.

GMAT Score Rating = (GMAT score obtained by the candidate / Maximum GMAT score) *10

The Maximum GMAT score will be 800.

Academic Scores For Indian Candidates

PAST ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SCORING (PAP) – Indian
10th Grade Score (A)		12th Grade Score (B)		UG Degree Score (C)
Percentage Scored	Rating Score (A)	Percentage Scored	Rating Score (B)	Percentage Scored	Rating Score (C)
<= 55	1	<= 55	1	<= 55	2
> 55 and <= 60	3	> 55 and <= 60	3	> 55 and <= 60	4
> 60 and <= 70	4	> 60 and <= 70	4	> 60 and <= 65	6
> 70 and <= 80	5	> 70 and <= 80	5	> 65 and <= 70	9
> 80 and <= 90	9	> 80 and <= 90	9	> 70	10
> 90	10	> 90	10	–	–
Total PAP = (0.02*A+0.03*B*0.05*ADI*C)

Academic Scores (AP) For Overseas Candidates

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SCORING (AP) – Overseas
UG Degree Score
Percent score	Rating Score (AP)
<=55	2
>55 and <=60	4
>60 and <=65	6
>65 and <=70	9
>70	10

Work Experience Scores

• Candidates with relevant work experience will be awarded scores based on the number of months they have worked. The work experience scoring remains the same for Indian and Overseas candidates Terms & conditions applicable for showcasing work experience.
• Only full-time and paid experience after graduation will be considered. Part-time/Project/Internship/CA Articleship/Training/Apprenticeship/Pre-graduation work experience/ work experience, which involves payment as a stipend, will not be considered.
• A valid proof of the date of appointment, date of relieving/ work experience certificate, and proof of payment/salary must be submitted.
• Work experience for employment involving cash payment of salary without a salary slip or proof will not be considered.
• For candidates having work experience in a family business valid proof of the existence of the business, the association of the candidate with the business/family, and the role of the individual in the business, along with proof of payment during work experience, must be submitted.
• In the case of multiple companies’ work experience, the total work experience will be added up, and every 30 days will be accounted for as 1 month.

The table below showcases the scores that will be rewarded based on one’s work experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE RATING SCORE (WE)
Experience “x” (in months)	Rating Score (WE)
x<6	0
6<=x<12	5
12<=x<18	9
18<=x<24	10
24<=x<30	7
30<=x<36	3
x>=36	0

Gender Diversity Score

Candidates will be awarded a diversity score out of 10 in the following manner:

DIVERSITY SCORE (GDI)
Gender	Score	UG Degree	Score
Male	0	Engineering	7
Female	10	Any other course apart from Engineering	10
Transgender	10

The final score (FS) will be calculated using the following formulas:

For Indian Candidates: FS = 0.25* (PI Score) + 0.45* (CAT Score) + 0.10 * (PAP Score) + 0.10 * (WE Score) + 0.10* (GDI Score)

For Overseas Candidates: FS = 0.40* (PI Score) + 0.15* (GMAT Score) + 0.15 * (AP Score) + 0.15 * (WE Score) + 0.10(AWA Score/6*10) + 0.05 * (GDI Score)

IIM Nagpur EMBA Admission 2026

EMBA (Executive MBA) is a 2-year program offered for working professionals.

Courses	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
EMBA	Graduation: 50% CA/ICWA/CS: 50% Work experience: 3 year	IIMNAT & PI

The admission process for Executive MBA includes the following stages:

Admission Stage	Description
Application Form	The eligible candidates can fill out the online application form available on the IIM Nagpur website.
IIMNAT	The candidates will have to appear for IIMNAT, conducted by IIM Nagpur.
Shortlist for Personal Interview	The candidates will be evaluated based on their quantitative, verbal, logical, and data interpretive abilities in IIMNAT and will be shortlisted for the personal interview
Personal Interview	After the PI, shortlisted candidates will be considered for the final merit list.
Final Selection	The final merit list will be prepared based on the final score, which will be calculated based on the screening performance, past academic performance, and personal interview.

IIM Nagpur EMBA Admission How to Apply?

Interested candidates can apply online for the EMBA program on the IIM Nagpur website. The form will be available on the following link: https://exembaadmission.iimnagpur.ac.in/. The candidates will have to pay an application fee of INR 1,500.

The documents that need to be submitted along with the application form are

• Self-attested copy of all academic mark sheets and certificates.
• Work experience proof (appointment letter/ joining letter, experience certificate, payslips, etc).
• For work experience in a family business, proof of the existence of the business, association, and role of the individual in the business.

IIM Nagpur PhD Admission 2026

The PhD program duration is designed for four years.

Course	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
PhD	Masters: 60% or, PGDM: 60% or, CA/ICWA/CS: 50% + Graduation: 60% or, 4-year Bachelors: 85%	CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET, and UGC-JRF+ PI

IIM Nagpur PhD Eligibility

Education:

• Master’s degree/ Postgraduate Diploma in Management/ Integrated Master’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks. OR
• A professional qualification like CA/ ICWA/ CS with 50% aggregate marks along with a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 60% marks. OR
• 4-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 85% marks.

Screening Examination

• The candidates should have appeared for any of the exams like CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET, and UGC-JRF in the last 2 years.
• If the candidate has pursued PGP from any IIMs with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, then they are exempted from the above-mentioned exams.

IIM Nagpur Executive PhD Eligibility

Education

• A professional qualification like CA/ ICWA/ CS with 50% marks along with a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 55% marks. OR
• Master’s degree/4-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks.

Work Experience

The candidates should have at least 10 years of post-qualification managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional experience.

IIM Nagpur PhD or Executive PhD admission includes the processes mentioned in the table below:

Admission Stage	Description
Application Form	Interested candidates can fill out the online application for PhD.
Shortlist for PI	The candidates who fulfill all the eligibility criteria will only be shortlisted for the personal Interview.
Personal Interview	The candidates will have to attend an area-led PI, followed by a program-led PI.
Admission Offer	An admission offer will be sent to the candidates who clear the interview process.

IIM Nagpur PhD Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected for the PhD program, based on their scores in the exams like CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET, and UGC-JRF and their performance in the personal interview.

IIM Nagpur PhD/ Executive PhD Admission: How to Apply?

• Interested candidates can apply online for the PhD program at the following link: https://excutivephdadmission.iimnagpur.ac.in/ .
• The candidates can apply for a maximum of two areas of specialization.
• The application fee for PhD for a single area is INR 1,000 and for two areas is INR 1,500.
• The application fee for Executive PhD for a single area is INR 2,000 and for two areas is INR 3,000.

The documents to be submitted along with the application form are as follows:

• Copy of the latest exam score certificate.
• Attested copy of all the academic mark sheets and certificates
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• DAP certificate (if applicable)
• Work experience certificates (if applicable)
• Documents related to research/ academic output (if applicable)

IIM Nagpur Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. What are the arrangements for accommodation at IIM Nagpur?

Ans. This is a full-time residential course and students are provided accommodation in a well-furnished single-room hostel.

Ques. How can I get a seat in IIM Nagpur?

Ans. The candidates will have to appear for CAT and clear the minimum cut-off to get shortlisted for a personal interview via CAP process. The candidates who clear all these stages will get a seat in IIM Nagpur.

Ques. What is the sectional cut-off for the IIM CAP round?

Ans. The sectional cut-off for the IIM CAP is 75 percentile for the general category.

Ques. What do I need to do PhD from IIM Nagpur?

Ans. The candidates who are interested in applying for the IIM Nagpur PhD program should fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• Master’s degree/ Postgraduate Diploma in Management/ Integrated Master’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks. OR
• A professional qualification like CA/ ICWA/ CS with 50% aggregate marks along with a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 60% marks. OR
• 4-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 85% marks.

Ques. What are the exams accepted by IIM Nagpur for PhD admissions?

Ans. The candidates should have appeared for any of the exams like CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET, and UGC-JRF in the last 2 years. If the candidate has pursued PGP from any IIMs with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, then they are exempted from the exams mentioned above.

Ques. What are the documents required for PhD admission at IIM Nagpur?

Ans. The documents to be submitted along with the application form are as follows:

• Copy of the latest exam score certificate.
• Attested copy of all the academic mark sheets and certificates
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• DAP Certificate (if applicable)
• Work Experience Certificates (if applicable)
• Documents related to research/ academic output (if applicable)

Ques. How much is the PhD application fee at IIM Nagpur?

Ans. The application fee is INR 1,000 for applying to a single area and INR 1,500 for applying to two areas.

Ques. Is there any relaxation for reserved candidates for PhD admission at IIM Nagpur?

Ans. Yes, there is relaxation available for the reserved candidates in the percentage or percentile of the minimum qualifying overall cut-off. The NC-OBC and EWS get a 5% relaxation, whereas ST, SC, and PWD get a 10% relaxation.

Ques. Do I need to pay an offer acceptance fee for admission into PhD Executive?

Ans. Yes, the candidates who have received a provisional admission offer from IIM Nagpur for PhD Executive admission will have to pay a commitment fee of INR 50,000 to confirm their acceptance of the offer. This amount will be adjusted in the tuition fee for the first year.

Ques. What is the pattern of IIMNAT conducted for IIM Nagpur?

Ans. The highlights of IIMNAT are as follows:

• Mode of Exam: Offline (pen-paper test)
• Exam duration: 90 minutes
• Type of Questions: MCQ
• No. of Sections: 3 (Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation)

Ques. What is the weightage of gender diversity in MBA selection at IIM Nagpur?

Ans. Gender diversity is considered in the second stage selection process when the candidates are shortlisted for the personal interview. Gender diversity holds a weightage of 10 points given to only female and transgender candidates.

Ques. What are the factors considered for MBA admission at IIM Nagpur?

Ans. The final selection of the MBA candidates is based on factors like CAT score, Personal Interview, Past academic performance, work experience, and gender diversity.

Ques. How category-wise merit list is prepared at IIM Nagpur?

Ans. The provisional admission offers will be based on the Final score. The final score will be calculated based on the CAT score, Personal Interview, Past academic performance, work experience, and gender diversity. The category-wise merit list will be based on the ranks computed separately for each category, based on the final score.

Ques. How much is the offer acceptance fee for MBA at IIM Nagpur?

Ans. The offer acceptance fee for the MBA program at IIM Nagpur is INR 75,000.

Ques. Can I withdraw from MBA admission after accepting admission at IIM Nagpur?

Ans. Yes, the candidate can withdraw from MBA admission after accepting the admission offer, but they will have to do that within the withdrawal period to receive the refund of the acceptance fee.