IMNU Admission 2027 is based on merit for MBA and the five-year BBA-MBA Integrated programme. MBA admission uses CAT scores and a composite selection process, while BBA-MBA admission is through IPMAT. The annual MBA fee is INR 6,66,000 for MBA and MBA (HRM), and the BBA phase fee for the integrated course is INR 3,96,000 for General and Gujarat State categories.

Admission Update:
  • MBA and MBA Variants, 2027-29 Batch: CAT 2026 admit card will be available from November 4, 2026, and the exam will be held on November 29, 2026. IMNU applications for 2027 are expected by late 2026.
  • BBA-MBA 5-Year Integrated, 2027-32 Batch: IPMAT 2027 registration is tentatively planned from February 2027. The exam is tentatively scheduled for May 4, 2027.
  • IMNU fills every seat on merit. The institute does not have a management quota.
  • Gujarat State Quota: Gujarat domicile candidates get 75 seats out of the total 300 MBA seats.
  • NRI Sponsored category: There are 45 MBA seats. NRI, OCI, PIO, and Foreign National applicants may use GMAT scores from July 2024 onwards instead of CAT.
  • Supernumerary seats, 15% over sanctioned intake: 5% is for candidates whose parents work in Gulf or South-East Asian countries. 10% is for Foreign Nationals, OCI, and PIO card holders.
  • Application processing fee: General and Gujarat State category applicants pay INR 1,500. NRI category applicants pay INR 4,500.

IMNU Admission Portal 2027: management.nirmauni.ac.in

Direct Admission at IMNU: IMNU has no management quota. MBA seats are allotted through CAT scores and the composite merit process only.

IMNU Important Dates 2027

Event Date
CAT 2026 Admit CardNov 4, 2026
CAT 2026 ExamNov 29, 2026
CAT 2026 ResultDec 24, 2026 (Tentative)
IMNU MBA Application DeadlineJanuary 2027 (Tentative)
Shortlisting for TDP and PILate January 2027 (Tentative)
TDP and Personal InterviewFebruary 2027 (Tentative)
MBA Admission OffersLate February 2027 (Tentative)
MBA Programme StartJune 2027 (Tentative)
IPMAT 2027 Registration OpensFeb 6, 2027 (Tentative)
IPMAT 2027 Registration ClosesApr 6, 2027 (Tentative)
IPMAT 2027 Admit CardMay 1, 2027 (Tentative)
IPMAT 2027 Exam DateMay 4, 2027 (Tentative)
IPMAT 2027 ResultJuly 11, 2027 (Tentative)
IMNU BBA-MBA Admission OffersAfter July 2027 (Tentative)

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IMNU BBA-MBA 5-Year Integrated Admission 2027

IMNU offers 240 seats in the five-year BBA-MBA Integrated programme. The seat split is 156 for All India, 48 for Gujarat State, and 36 for NRI candidates. IIM Indore conducts IPMAT for this admission route. Students receive a BBA after Year 3 and an MBA after Year 5.

IMNU BBA-MBA Eligibility Criteria 2027

Students must have passed Class 12. The minimum marks requirement changes by category.

Category Minimum Class 12 Marks Annual Fee (BBA Phase)
All India60% aggregateINR 3,96,000
Gujarat State90% aggregateINR 3,96,000
NRI60% aggregateUSD 6,650

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The MBA phase fee for Years 4 and 5 is INR 6,40,000 per year for General and Gujarat State category students. Students can check management.nirmauni.ac.in for exact fee details.

Key Insight: Gujarat State applicants need 90% in Class 12, which is much higher than the 60% required for All India applicants. Gujarat students with less than 90% in Class 12 must choose the All India route, where IPMAT carries 50% weightage.

IMNU BBA-MBA Selection Criteria 2027

The final selection score uses IPMAT, Class 12 marks, and Personal Interview. All India and Gujarat State applicants have different weightage patterns.

Component All India Weightage Gujarat State Weightage
IPMAT Score50%Not applicable
Class 12 Marks20%70%
Personal Interview30%30%

How to Apply for BBA-MBA at IMNU?

  • Register for IPMAT 2027 through the IIM Indore portal when registration opens in February 2027.
  • Take IPMAT 2027, which is tentatively scheduled for May 4, 2027. The test checks Quantitative Ability and Verbal Ability.
  • Submit the IMNU application at management.nirmauni.ac.in with the IPMAT scorecard, Class 12 marksheet, and required documents.
  • Attend the Personal Interview at the IMNU Ahmedabad campus if shortlisted.
  • Confirm the allotted seat by accepting the admission offer before the given deadline.

IMNU MBA Admission 2027

IMNU offers 300 seats in the MBA programme for the 2027-29 batch. MBA (HRM) has 30 seats and follows the same CAT-based admission route. MBA (Global Management) has 40 seats and includes a dual degree with a US partner university.

IMNU MBA Eligibility Criteria 2027

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks. Final-year students can also apply, but they must meet the minimum marks rule within three months of joining. IMNU checks academic record through Class X, Class XII, and pre-final graduation marks with weightages of 20%, 30%, and 50%.

Programme Total Seats Annual Fee (General)
MBA (Full-Time)300INR 6,66,000
MBA (HRM)30INR 6,66,000
MBA (Family Business and Entrepreneurship)Not disclosedINR 5,94,000
MBA (Global Management)40INR 10,16,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Students can check management.nirmauni.ac.in for exact fee details.

IMNU MBA Selection Criteria 2027

IMNU uses three steps for MBA selection. For preliminary shortlisting, General category candidates need at least 81 percentile in CAT 2026. The institute also considers academic record and extracurricular achievements before calling students for TDP and PI at the Ahmedabad campus.

  • Stage 1, CAT Shortlisting: General category applicants need a minimum CAT score of 81 percentile. Academic performance and extracurricular achievements are also reviewed.
  • Stage 2, TDP and PI: Shortlisted candidates take part in Theme Development and Presentation, followed by a Personal Interview at IMNU Ahmedabad.
  • Stage 3, Merit List: The final rank is prepared from the composite score.

The composite score is calculated as CAT Score 60% + Personal Interview 20% + TDP 10% + Academics 10%. Candidates with relevant full-time work experience get 10 bonus points in addition to this score.

How to Apply for MBA at IMNU?

  • Use CAT 2026 scores for the MBA admission process.
  • Download the CAT 2026 admit card from November 4, 2026 and appear for the exam on November 29, 2026.
  • Apply to IMNU through management.nirmauni.ac.in. The General category application fee is INR 1,500, and the deadline is tentatively in January 2027.
  • Attend TDP and PI at the IMNU Ahmedabad campus in February 2027 if shortlisted.
  • Accept the admission offer within the given time to confirm the seat.

IMNU Scholarships

IMNU provides scholarships worth INR 1.5 crore every year. These awards cover merit, merit-cum-means, and background-specific categories. Every scholarship is merit-based. To renew the award, students must keep a CGPA of 7.0 or higher and clear all papers in the first attempt.

Scholarship Type Number of Awards Annual Amount
Merit, Top performers23 studentsINR 1,00,000
Merit-cum-Means, family income up to INR 4,00,00025 studentsINR 1,00,000
Merit-cum-Means, family income up to INR 8,00,00038 studentsINR 50,000
Engineering Background, 85 or above CAT percentileNot specifiedINR 1,00,000

Scholarship amounts can be revised. Students can check management.nirmauni.ac.in for the current scholarship rules.

IMNU MBA Admission FAQs

Ques. What CAT percentile is needed for IMNU MBA shortlisting?

Ans. General category applicants need at least 81 percentile in CAT for IMNU MBA shortlisting. This was the 2024 benchmark, and the final cutoff can change each year depending on the applicant pool.

Ques. Which entrance exam is accepted for Indian residents applying to IMNU MBA?

Ans. Indian residents must apply through CAT for IMNU MBA admission. GMAT scores from July 2024 onwards are accepted only for NRI, OCI, PIO, and Foreign National candidates.

Ques. How does IMNU prepare the MBA composite score?

Ans. IMNU gives 60% weightage to CAT, 20% to Personal Interview, 10% to TDP, and 10% to academics. Relevant full-time work experience adds 10 bonus points over this composite score.

Ques. Is there any management quota for IMNU Ahmedabad admission?

Ans. No. IMNU does not offer admission through management quota. MBA seats in General, Gujarat State, and NRI Sponsored categories are filled only through merit and the CAT-based composite process.

Ques. Are final-year degree students eligible for IMNU MBA?

Ans. Yes. Final-year graduation students may apply for IMNU MBA admission. They must submit proof that they have secured the required 50% aggregate marks within three months from the start of the programme.

Ques. What is the two-year fee for MBA programmes at IMNU?

Ans. MBA (Full-Time) costs INR 13,32,000 for two years, with INR 6,66,000 payable per year. MBA (Global Management) costs INR 20,32,000, while MBA (Family Business and Entrepreneurship) costs INR 11,88,000.

Ques. How are MBA seats reserved for Gujarat State applicants at IMNU?

Ans. IMNU keeps 75 MBA seats for Gujarat domicile candidates. The NRI Sponsored category has 45 seats, and the remaining 180 seats belong to the General, All India category.

Ques. What scholarship support is available for MBA students at IMNU?

Ans. IMNU awards INR 1,00,000 per year to the top 23 merit performers. Another 25 students from families with income up to INR 4,00,000 also receive INR 1,00,000 per year. Engineers with 85 or above CAT percentile can also get INR 1,00,000 per year. The total yearly scholarship fund is INR 1.5 crore.

Ques. What is the seat intake for the IMNU BBA-MBA Integrated course?

Ans. The BBA-MBA Integrated programme has 240 seats. It includes 156 All India seats, 48 Gujarat State seats, and 36 NRI seats. Admission is based on IPMAT conducted by IIM Indore.

Ques. Do applicants need work experience for IMNU MBA admission?

Ans. No. Work experience is not compulsory for IMNU MBA admission. Candidates with relevant full-time work experience, however, receive 10 bonus points, which can help improve the final merit rank.