NIA Pune admission to PGDM program for the year 2024 is now open, and the application deadline is March 15, 2024. XAT 2024 exam is scheduled for January 07, 2024.
NIA Pune admission to PGDM program for the year 2024 is now open, and the application deadline is March 15, 2024. XAT 2024 exam is scheduled for January 07, 2024.
National Insurance Academy offers a specialized PGDM program. NIA Pune admission is strictly based on the scores secured in national level entrance exams.
For admission to the PGDM course, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks and must have secured valid scores in CAT/ XAT /CMAT 2026. The upper age limit to apply for NIA Admission is 28 years for General, EWS, OBC-NC candidates and 30 years for SC/ST/PWD candidates as on 1st July 2026.
Direct Link:- NIA Pune Admission 2026/ Last Date – March 15, 2026
NIA Pune admissions to the PGDM program are based on CAT/CMAT/XATscores. The important dates for admission to NIA Pune are mentioned below:
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| CMAT | |
| CMAT Examination 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 |
| XAT | |
| XAT Exam Date | Jan 04, 2026 |
| XAT Result | Jan 15, 2026 (Tentative) |
| MAH-CET | |
| Date of MAH-CET Examination 2026 | Apr 06, 2026 - Apr 08, 2026 (Tentative) |
NIA Pune offers PGDM courses for a duration of 2 years. The details regarding eligibility, selection criteria and seat intake is provided below:
| Course | Specialisations | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Seat Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGDM | Management | Graduation with 50% for the General Category and 45% for the SC/ST/DA category. | Past academic record + CAT / XAT / CMAT + GD + PI + written English assessment | 180 |
NIA Pune cutoff for 2025 admission is as follows:
| Category | CAT | XAT | CMAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 75 | 80 | 95 |
| NC-OBC / SC/ST/PWD | 70 | 75 | 90 |
Cutoff Weightage Criteria:

NIA Pune offers a Diploma in fire insurance for a duration of 3 months. The details regarding the course is provided below:
| Course | Total Fees (INR) |
Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Fire Insurance | 9440 | Graduation |
| Diploma in Reinsurance | 20650 |
NIA Pune offers Certificate course on Proficiency in Crop Insurance. The details regarding the course is provided below:
| Course | Total Fees (INR) |
Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Certification Course in Proficiency in Crop Insurance | 4720 | Graduation |
NIA Pune conducts an online application process. Only those candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria fixed by the Academy are admitted. The admission process are as follows:

NIA Pune supports deserving candidates from various categories to pursue management education. The institute offers nine scholarships of INR 1 lakh each to meritorious students, girl students, and eligible candidates from specified categories, including those from economically weaker sections.
Ques. What are the modes of fee payment accepted at NIA Pune for Diploma and Certification Course?
Ans. At NIA Pune, the mode of fee payment for Certification and Diploma Courses is as follows:
Bank Details:
| Account | National Insurance Academy |
|---|---|
| Bank | Bank of Maharashtra |
| Branch Code | 1121 |
| Type of Account | Savings |
| Account Number | 20008885848 |
| IFSC Code (Indian participants) |
MAHB0001121 https://payments.niapune.org.in/ |
| SWIFT Code (Overseas participants) |
MAHBINBBOCP |
Contact Details:
Ques. What are the steps to enroll for the Diploma in Fire Insurance at NIA Pune?
Ans. The steps to Enroll for Diploma in Fire Insurance at NIA Pune are as follows:
Upon login, enrolled students will be able to access the Diploma in Fire Insurance course content.
Ques. What is the refund and cancellation process for payments made to NIA Pune?
Ans: At NIA Pune, course fees can be paid online by:
In case of any issues or difficulties during the payment process, candidates may contact NIA Pune at +91-020-27204059 or email htk@niapune.org.in for assistance.
Regarding refunds and cancellations, any refund or cancellation initiated by NIA Pune will be credited only to the same bank account or card from which the original transaction was made. Refunds are not processed to alternate accounts or payment modes.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT Registration | Aug 03, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026 |
| CAT Admit Card | Oct 26, 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAT Admit Card | Oct 31, 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAT Exam Date | Nov 29, 2026 |
| CAT results | Dec 18, 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAT results | Dec 23, 2026 (Tentative) |
Step 1- clear a competitive exam i.e CAT, XAT, CMAT step 2- fill the form and get shortlisted for GD Step 3- GD will be followed by a PI round. I prepared by watching YouTube videos and talking to the students already studying at nia
Read Full ReviewThe good things about the college are 100% placement with good ROI, Great and experienced teaching staff with good knowledge about Insurance and Management subjects. Colleges do not enough focus on promotion. Eligibility of course is you should have a graduation degree in any stream and should have a certain minimum percentage of marks in it. All information related to admission forms, fees, and dates is given on the college website. Reservation benefits are there for OBC and ST castes. CAT, XAT, and CMAT are the exams one can take to get admission here where CAT being the toughest and CMAT being the easiest. Clear information regarding dates and cutoffs should be provided. They took online interviews. Interview questions were general not very hard. They asked me about hobbies, college background, why NIA, what is your understanding of Insurance, etc. I prepared for that by making my notes with the help of YouTube.
Read Full ReviewAs I had decided to do an MBA after graduation, I was looking for a specialization then I got to know about the PGDM in Insurance. So after doing a lot of research and talking with many people, I got to know about the National Insurance Academy (NIA) Pune, which is one of the premier institutes for Insurance studies. So I decided to be admitted to NIA. Firstly you have to apply for college on the official website of the National Insurance Academy. Then after shortlisting you will get a call for the admission process. Talking about the admission process there was a Group Discussion and then PI. The cut-off score for CAT - 75 %, C-mat- 86%. For GD / PI I had prepared a about the Insurance and current Group discussion topics.
Read Full ReviewAs insurance sector is booming sector nowadays and there are a lot of opportunities in this sector as insurance company provides a lot of roles in the company from marketing, and HR to underwriting and claim processing. The campus of National Insurance Academy Pune is very good with 32 acres of lush green campus. During admission, there is a Group discussion followed by personal interviews in offline and online modes. Cutoff depends on category and admission is given based on CMAT, CAT, and XAT exams. For this round, I take advice from seniors and also take references from websites.
Read Full ReviewYes, there are GDPI rounds held after shortlisting the candidates based on their CAT/CMAT scores. The college conducted the admission process hassle-free and all the doubts were catered well. The total score was a result of 10+12+graduation grade+ cat/cat score+ dpi score. The final list was released quickly and the induction process started immediately. Enough time was provided for fee payment and loan facility adjustment. I prepared for the GDPI rounds through digital platforms like YouTube and Google.
Read Full ReviewThe campus and the course that National insurance academy provide is too good. There was shortlisting on the basis of cmat and cat exam and then direct personal interview with extempore, and on the basis of that you will be selected for the course.
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