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Master of Business Administration – MBA

About the Programme

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the Institute of Management, Nirma University (IMNU) is a two-year, full-time residential course designed to develop well-rounded business leaders with cross-functional skills and a global outlook. The curriculum is comprehensive, contemporary, and practice-oriented, emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and practical application. Program offering specializations in Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Digital Transformation and Analytics, and International Business. Using a case-study pedagogy and group assignments for learning and offer field courses like ethics, accountability and social project

Admission 2024-25
Programme Duration

2 Years

Eligibility

A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.Final-year undergraduate students can also apply, provided they meet the minimum marks requirement at the time of admission.

Admission Procedure

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Why Should You Choose MBA?

  • Industry-oriented pedagogy to give the best experience of the corporate world
  • Accredited with an 'A+' grade by NAAC and is recognized as one of the leading business schools in India, underscoring its commitment to excellence in management education
  • Case-study method and multiple projects that serve as primary pedagogical tools
  • Outcome Based Education (OBE) Pedagogy
  • The MBA program emphasizes student development through knowledge-based learning, robust infrastructure, and global economic exposure via the Bloomberg terminal.
  • Special emphasis on the development of soft skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, achievement-orientation, and creativity
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Career Opportunities

An MBA opens doors to diverse career opportunities in fields like consulting, finance, marketing, operations, and general management, with roles such as management consultant, investment banker, brand manager, and product manager. Emerging paths include technology, data analytics, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, while industries like healthcare, retail, and automotive also offer specialized roles.

Important Information

Application Start Date 1st August 2024
Application End Date 20 December 2024
Shortlisting for Selection Process February 2025
TDP & PI Rounds February/March 2025
Final Admission Offers March/April 2025
Program Commencement June 2025

The MBA program at IMNU spans 2 years across 6 terms, requiring a total of 108 credits. The first year includes 60 credits from core courses, skill workshops, field immersion, and a summer internship, while the second year adds 48 credits.

The program has a total of 300 seats : 156 General, 45 NRI Sponsored, and 99 Gujarat State Quota

Educational Qualification:

A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
Final-year undergraduate students can also apply, provided they meet the minimum marks requirement at the time of admission.

Entrance Exam:

A valid score in the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
For NRI/PIO/FN/OCI candidates, a valid GMAT score is required

  • Step 1: Shortlisting Criteria
    • Preliminary Shortlisting: Based on CAT or GMAT scores, candidates are shortlisted for the next stage.
    • IMNU also considers the applicant’s academic performance, work experience, and extracurricular achievements.
    • Cut-off Percentiles (2024): MBA Program: 81 percentile.
  • Step 2: Selection Process
    • Theme Development & Presentation (TDP): Candidates present their analysis and ideas on a given theme, assessing their creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills
    • Personal Interview (PI): To evaluate aspects such as self-awareness, leadership potential, social awareness, and suitability for management education
  • Step 3: Final Selection
    • Evaluation Criteria: CAT/GMAT score.
    • Performance in TDP and PI.
    • Academic performance and relevant work experience.
    • Overall profile and diversity factors.
    The final merit list is prepared based on a composite score of the above parameters
  • Step 4: Admission Offer
    • Selected candidates receive admission offers through their registered email IDs. Candidates must confirm their admission by paying the required fee within the stipulated deadline

100% placement in 2023-24, highest salary 70 LPA, top 50 average salary 16.29 LPA, Top 100 average salary 13.58 LPA, Average salary of 11.22 LPA

Tuition Fees

Sr.No. Description Frequency First Year Amt Second Year Amt
1 Tuition Fees for:
General Category/SAARC Countries Per Annum 6,04,800/- 6,04,800/-
NRI/NRI Sponsored/PIO Per Annum US$ 15,000 US$ 15,000
CWIGC & SEA Categories Per Annum US$ 11,000 US$ 11,000
2 Student Activity Fee Per Annum 15,000/- 15,000/-
3 Examination Fee Per Annum 11,000/- 11,000/-
4 Registration Fees One Time 1,000/- ---
5 Eligibility Fees One Time 1,000/- ---
6 Convocation Fees One Time --- 2,500/-
7 Hostel Fees
(for 10 months)		 Per Annum Please refer the table below for hostel fees
8 Allumni Fees One Time 3,000/- ---
9 Placement Registration Fees One Time --- 7,000/-
10 Refundable Security One Time 13,000/- ---
11 Mess Charges
(for 10 months)		 Per Annum (approx.)
53,500/-		 (approx.)
53,500/-
12 Books/Study Material Advance Per Annum 16,000/- 16,000/-
13 Laundry Charges
(for 10 months)		 Per Annum 5,500/- 5,500/-

These scholarships aim to support meritorious and economically deserving students in their academic pursuits. The following are the different types of scholarship awarded to students based on their eligibility criteria:

  • Merit Scholarship: Awarded to the top 20 students admitted through the All-India category and the top 10 students admitted through ACPC, each receiving ₹1,00,000 per annum
  • Merit-cum-Means Scholarship:
    • For 25 students with parents' annual income of ₹4 lakh or less, each receives ₹1,00,000
    • For 38 students with parents' annual income of ₹8 lakh or less, each receives ₹50,000
  • Engineering Background Scholarship: Students with an engineering degree and a CAT score of 85 percentile or above and admitted under both All-India category and through ACPC taken together are eligible for ₹1,00,000 each

The Vidya Lakshmi Portal is a government initiative that provides a centralized platform for students to view, apply for, and track education loans from multiple banks, facilitating access to financial support for higher education

  • Online Registration:
    • Candidates must register and apply online through the IMNU admissions portal
  • Application Fee:
    • ₹1,500 for Indian candidates
    • $35 for NRI/PIO/Foreign candidates

The results of various surveys conducted over the years reflect where IMNU stands today. The Institute ranked 8th among the top 50 B-schools under the university program by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2024. In the same year, it ranked 5th Best Private B-School pan India and listed in the A1 category among the top 30 B-Schools in the country by Business Standard, 2023. In addition to these, the Institute of Management, Nirma University has been ranked as the 55th Best B-School overall by the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The Institute has won many accolades such as being ranked as the 27th Best B-School overall in India by The Week, 2023.

We are located in Ahmedabad and do not have other campus.

Hostel facilities are provided for only Girls in UG Phase. During the PG Phase hostel will be provided for boys and girls.

The library at the Institute of Management subscribes to 14 databases and around 10864 E-journals including a Bloomberg terminal.

The programme offers specialization in two areas namely Family Business Management and Entrepreneurship in the second year.

First week August 2024

The applicants are required to appear in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the Institute of Management.

South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) and National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) A+ Grade.

General Category (85% Seats); NRI / NRI Sponsored Category (15% Seats) Total 60.

Detailed information can be accessed at https://management.nirmauni.ac.in/admission-aid/postgraduate/mba-and-mba-hrm/ under the tab of fees structure in respective admission category.

For more details please refer to https://management.nirmauni.ac.in/admission-aid/postgraduate/mba-and-mba-hrm/ selection process under the tab of respective admission category.

Yes, we have indoor and outdoor sports facilities.

Yes

Yes. We have The Kalupur Commercial Co-operative Bank in the campus.

Yes. We have the ATM of Kalupur Commercial Co-operative Bank in the campus.

Yes

Our faculty members belong to various academic areas such as Finance, Marketing, Human resources management, Information management, International business and Operations. The faculty members have experience in the academics and Industry.

At the end of the 3rd Term, all students opting for Entrepreneurship Specializations are required to do summer project/internship for 4-5 weeks with an Industrial, Business or Service organization. The conditions of successfully completing the Programme shall not be deemed to have been satisfied unless a student does summer project/internship. Each student shall be required to submit a project report to the Institute for the work undertaken by him/her during this period within two weeks of the commencement of the 4th Term. He/she will also have to submit a copy of the report to the organization guide. The report will be assessed by both the organization guide and internal advisor in terms of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.

Committees Extra-Curricular Activities Clubs Co-Curricular Activities Clubs Social Activities
  • Student Advisory Committee
  • Kaizen Committee
  • Media Committee
  • Student Welfare Committee
  • Cultural Committee
  • Sports Committee
  • Karwaan - The Public Speaking club
  • Expression- The Fun Club
  • News Junction: The News Club
  • Sumantra - The Book Club
  • Pratikriti - The Photography Club
  • Chehre - The Dramatics Club
  • Fiesta - The Music & Dance Club
  • XquizIT - The Quizzing Club
  • Niche - The Marketing Club
  • Fine$$e - The Finance Club
  • Imprintz - The HR Club
  • Clique - The IT Club
  • Optimus - The Operations & Supply Chain Club
  • Swayam - The Entrepreneurship Club
  • The Rotaract Club
  • Nirmaan - The Social Club
  • NSS
Admissions Office Institute of Management, Nirma University, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway,
Ahmedabad - 382 481, Gujarat, India.
Phone Numbers 079-71652609, 02717-241901
Email admissions.im@nirmauni.ac.in
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Campus Placement 2023-24

100% placement record at IMNU for the last several years is a testimony to the acknowledgment by the Corporate of the superior quality of the students' resource, affirming they are one of the best in the country. The placements have seen a boost from successful stint of students at summer internships leading to improved pre-placement offers (PPOs). The major highlights of placement 2023-24 is presented below..

Highest Salary

70LPA

Average Salary

13.58LPA

Offers

20+

Recruiters

10+