Master of Business Administration


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 programme 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. The program offers specializations in Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Digital Transformation and Analytics, and International Business. It uses a case-study pedagogy and group assignments for learning and offers field courses like Ethics, Accountability, and Social Project.

Admission 2025-26
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?

The MBA program at Nirma University (IMNU) blends industry-relevant learning with global exposure and personal growth. Its pedagogy includes case studies, Outcome-Based Education, and field courses like EASP. Students benefit from partnerships with Harvard Business Publishing and global universities, along with access to the Bloomberg Terminal. The 120-acre campus fosters vibrant student life and skill development in leadership, communication, and creativity. Dual specialization, international immersion, and scholarships enhance opportunities. With a NAAC ‘A+’ accreditation and 100% placement in 2023–24 (highest package: ₹70 LPA), IMNU stands as one of India’s leading business schools, committed to holistic and future-ready education.

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Career Opportunities

An MBA opens doors to diverse career opportunities across consulting, finance, marketing, operations, and general management, with roles such as management consultant, investment banker, brand manager, and product manager. It also offers pathways in emerging domains like technology, data analytics, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. In addition, industries such as healthcare, retail, and automotive present specialized career prospects, making the MBA a versatile and future-ready qualification.

Important Information

Application Start Date 1st August 2025
Last Date of Online Application Submit 15th December 2025
Shortlisting for Selection Process 4th Week of January 2026
Selection Process 1st Week of February 2026
Release of Admission Offers 4th Week of February / 1st Week of March 2026
Program Commencement 3rd Week of June 2026

The MBA program at IMNU spans 2 years across 6 terms, requiring a total of 108 credits. The first year includes 57 credits from core courses, while the second year adds 51 credits from summer internship and elective courses. .

The program has a total of 300 seats : 180 General, 45 NRI / NRI Sponsored, and 75 Gujarat State Quota

Intake Bifurcation | MBA & MBA (HRM) Program
Sr.No. Intake Category No. of Seats
MBA MBA HRM
1. All India General Category (to be filled by the Institute) 180 18
2. All India NRI/NRI Sponsored Category (to be filled by the Institute) 45 5
Total (1 & 2) 225 23
3. Gujarat State Quota (to be filled by Govt. of Gujarat) 75 7
Total Intake (1, 2 & 3) 300 30

Candidates from Gujarat can apply to both the categories. Please click below to visit the respective admission page:
Link for All India Seats – To be filled by the Institute
Link for Gujarat State Quota – To be filled by ACPC, Government of Gujarat (Link likely to be opened in Last week of December 2024)
Over and above 15% (Supernumerary) seats are allocated to following two categories:
Category 1: Candidates whose parents are currently working in Gulf countries or South-east Asia can apply under CIWGC-SEA Supernumerary category that has 5% seats reserved. The students must hold Indian passports, and should have passed qualifying exams either from India or outside of India.
Category 2: Foreign Nationals having non-Indian passports (FN), OR foreign students having non-Indian passport and also having the OCI or PIO card (OCI/PIO) can apply under OCI/PIO/FN Supernumerary category that has 10% seats reserved. The students from SAARC countries can apply under the FN category, however they will be charged the fees as per the Indian National regular fees.

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 (2025): MBA Program: 83 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
Campus Placement 2024-25
Highest Package : 70.00 LPA (*Subject to Confirmation)
Average Package (Top 50) : 17.08 LPA
Average Package (Top 100) : 14.74 LPA
Average Package : 11.10 LPA

Fees

Fees Amount
Tuition Fee Rs. 6,40,000/- per annum [subject to revision by the Fee Regulatory Committee of Govt. of Gujarat]
Hostel Fee Rs. 94,400/- + GST per annum (for Non AC twin sharing without attached washroom) (2025-26)
Activity Fees Rs. 15,000/- per annum
NRI/NRI Sponsored Category US$30000 for the entire programme
CWIGC & SEA Categories US$11000 per annum

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:

All India Category
Admitted through ACPC
Amount (Rs) per annum
Top 20 Students Top 10 Students Rs. 1,00,000/- each

Important note: The student shall be entitled to get benefit of scholarship under any one of the above mentioned categories subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria.
Eligibility criteria for continuation/ renewal of the scholarship
Continuation/Renewal of the Scholarship in the subsequent years will be as per the University policy which may differ on a semester/year basis. However, it will be subject to meeting of minimum eligibility criteria, as under:

  1. During the entire previous year, the conduct of the student should be good
  2. No acts or omission which results in unlawful behavior, malafide intention maligning the University brand in digital, print, or social media, promoting, supporting or sharing any content which is against the University brand
  3. No disciplinary action was initiated/sanctioned against the student under the student handbook or compliance with norms as prescribed by the University
  4. The student should maintain merit and get CGPA of 7.0 and above and should have passed all courses of study in the first attempt in the previous year
  5. The student is not caught in unfair means in any of the examinations conducted either by the Institute or University
  6. The student should maintain minimum attendance criteria except the absence with genuine reasons for which the permission of the Ho I was obtained particularly in the case of illness
  7. It will be the responsibility of the applicant to check the eligibility before submitting application. In case the applicant is found non-eligible at any stage, his/her submission or scholarship will be disqualified

The students admitted under Non-Resident Indian (NRI)/NRI sponsored, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), Foreign Nationals (FN) or Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CIWGC) category are not be eligible for the above scholarships.
The President will have power to make any exception in the above rules framed. However, in case of doubt in interpretation of any clause, the decision of the President will be final.

Details All India Category Admitted through ACPC Amoutn (Rs) per Annum
25 students whose parents’ total annual income is 4 lakh or less 17 students 8 students Rs. 1,00,000/- each
another 38 students whose parents’ total annual income is 8 lakh or less 25 students 13 students Rs. 50,000/- each

Important note: The student shall be entitled to get benefit of scholarship under any one of the above mentioned categories subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria.
Eligibility criteria for continuation/ renewal of the scholarship
Continuation/Renewal of the Scholarship in the subsequent years will be as per the University policy which may differ on a semester/year basis. However, it will be subject to meeting of minimum eligibility criteria, as under:

  1. During the entire previous year, the conduct of the student should be good
  2. No acts or omission which results in unlawful behavior, malafide intention maligning the University brand in digital, print, or social media, promoting, supporting or sharing any content which is against the University brand
  3. No disciplinary action was initiated/sanctioned against the student under the student handbook or compliance with norms as prescribed by the University
  4. The student should maintain merit and get CGPA of 7.0 and above and should have passed all courses of study in the first attempt in the previous year
  5. The student is not caught in unfair means in any of the examinations conducted either by the Institute or University
  6. The student should maintain minimum attendance criteria except the absence with genuine reasons for which the permission of the Ho I was obtained particularly in the case of illness
  7. It will be the responsibility of the applicant to check the eligibility before submitting application. In case the applicant is found non-eligible at any stage, his/her submission or scholarship will be disqualified

The students admitted under Non-Resident Indian (NRI)/NRI sponsored, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), Foreign Nationals (FN) or Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CIWGC) category are not be eligible for the above scholarships.
The President will have power to make any exception in the above rules framed. However, in case of doubt in interpretation of any clause, the decision of the President will be final.

Details All India Category Admitted through ACPC Amoutn (Rs) per Annum
students having undergraduate degree in Engineering Degree and obtained a CAT score of 85 percentile and above All eligible students, admitted under both All-India category and through ACPC taken together Rs. 1,00,000/- each

Important note: The student shall be entitled to get benefit of scholarship under any one of the above mentioned categories subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria.
Eligibility criteria for continuation/ renewal of the scholarship
Continuation/Renewal of the Scholarship in the subsequent years will be as per the University policy which may differ on a semester/year basis. However, it will be subject to meeting of minimum eligibility criteria, as under:

  1. During the entire previous year, the conduct of the student should be good
  2. No acts or omission which results in unlawful behavior, malafide intention maligning the University brand in digital, print, or social media, promoting, supporting or sharing any content which is against the University brand
  3. No disciplinary action was initiated/sanctioned against the student under the student handbook or compliance with norms as prescribed by the University
  4. The student should maintain merit and get CGPA of 7.0 and above and should have passed all courses of study in the first attempt in the previous year
  5. The student is not caught in unfair means in any of the examinations conducted either by the Institute or University
  6. The student should maintain minimum attendance criteria except the absence with genuine reasons for which the permission of the Ho I was obtained particularly in the case of illness
  7. It will be the responsibility of the applicant to check the eligibility before submitting application. In case the applicant is found non-eligible at any stage, his/her submission or scholarship will be disqualified

The students admitted under Non-Resident Indian (NRI)/NRI sponsored, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), Foreign Nationals (FN) or Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CIWGC) category are not be eligible for the above scholarships.
The President will have power to make any exception in the above rules framed. However, in case of doubt in interpretation of any clause, the decision of the President will be final.

Vidya Lakshmi is a first of its kind portal for students seeking Education Loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), the Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and the Indian Banks Association (IBA). The portal has been developed and being maintained by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited. Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications to banks anytime, anywhere by accessing the portal. The portal also provides linkages to National Scholarship Portal.

For more details click on Vidya lakshmi

  • Online Registration:
    • Candidates must register and apply online through the IMNU admissions portal
  • Application Fee:
    • ₹1,500 for Indian candidates
    • ₹4,500 for NRI/PIO/Foreign candidates

The Institute of Management ranked 55th Best B-Schools overall by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Ranked 8th Best Private B-School in the West Zone by India Today, 18th November 2024. Ranked 27th Best B-School overall and 16th among Top Private B-Schools in India by The Week, 2024. Ranked 35th Best B-School overall Ranking, 41st in Placement Performance 22nd in selection process and 23rd in Top 100 learning experience, 28th in Living experience ranking by Business Today, October 2024 .Ranked 24th among Top Private B-Schools in India by Business world in May 2024.Ranked 26th Best Private B-School by Careers 360.

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

The University has separate on-campus hostel facilities for boys and girls. There are three hostels for boys and one for girls with a total capacity of 2100 beds

Nirma University has an extensive library system, comprising of multidisciplinary collection of resources, equipped with state-of-the-art technology which is now named as NIMA Knowledge Centre. The library provides access to a wide range of management and business information sources, including leading national and International Business Periodicals, as well as an impressive collection of Business Databases, Digitized Corporate Annual Reports, and CDs/DVDs. Library comprises of over 1,40,000 books and other library resources. About 80,000 e-books and 40 plus databases across different disciplines on the campus.

MBA Programme offers specialization in Marketing, Finance, Operations Management, Digital Transformation and Analytics (DnA) & International Business

First week August 2025

The applicants are required to appear in the CAT Exam conducted by IIM.

The Institute is accredited with the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS), National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) A+ Grade, National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and it is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), providing access to international networking communities.

General Category (180 Seats); NRI / NRI Sponsored Category (45 Seats), ACPC-State Quota (75* Seats) Total 300.

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 first year, the students are required to do a summer project/internship of 8-10 weeks with an industrial, business or service organization. The internship which helps provide students with the requisite corporate exposure before final placements.

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 2024-25

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 2024-25 is presented below..

Highest Package

70.00 LPA

Average Package (Top 50)

17.08 LPA

Average Package (Top 100)

14.74 LPA

Average Package

11.10 LPA