IIM Nagpur Admission 2027 is for the two-year MBA and two management programmes made for working professionals. The regular MBA admission is based on CAT for Indian students, while IIM Nagpur conducts its own PI process and does not use IIM CAP.

The institute does not offer any management quota. For the MBA (PGP), the total fee is INR 21,50,000, while the MBA for Working Professionals fee is INR 12,10,000 and the EMBA fee is INR 9,70,000.

Admission Update:
  • MBA (PGP) 2027-29: The batch will use CAT 2026 scores. IIM Nagpur applications for the next batch are expected in December 2026.
  • MBA for Working Professionals / EMBA: The next IIMNAT schedule is expected in 2027. Students should check iimnagpur.ac.in for new notices.
  • IIM Nagpur admits students on merit only and does not keep any management quota seats.
  • Reservation is followed as per Government of India rules: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, NC-OBC 27%, EWS 10%, and PwD 5% horizontal reservation.
  • Overseas applicants can submit a valid GMAT score instead of CAT. The score must be within 36 months from the application date.
  • The 2026-28 batch included 340 students, out of which 177 were women, making women 52% of the batch.
  • A positive score is required in all 3 CAT sections. A zero score in any section leads to disqualification.

IIM Nagpur Admission Portal 2027: iimnagpur.ac.in

Direct Admission at IIM Nagpur: IIM Nagpur has no management quota. Admission is given only through merit and the institute's own selection process.

IIM Nagpur Admission 2027 Important Dates

Event Date
CAT 2026 Admit Card Release Nov 4, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam Date Nov 29, 2026
CAT 2026 Result Declaration Dec 24, 2026 (Tentative)
IIM Nagpur Application Window December 2026 to January 2027 (Tentative)
Shortlist for PI and Extempore February 2027 (Tentative)
Personal Interview and Extempore March to April 2027 (Tentative)
Final Admission Offers May to June 2027 (Tentative)

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

IIM Nagpur MBA Admission 2027

The Post Graduate Programme in Management, offered as an MBA, is a two-year full-time residential course at IIM Nagpur. In the 2026-28 batch, the institute admitted 340 students, including 177 women. This gave the batch a women student share of 52%.

IIM Nagpur MBA Eligibility Criteria

Students need a bachelor's degree of at least 3 years from a recognised university. The minimum marks required are 50% in aggregate for General, EWS, and NC-OBC students, and 45% for SC, ST, and PwD students. Final-year graduation students can also apply on a conditional basis.

Category Minimum Bachelor's Marks CAT 2026 Percentile Cutoff
General / EWS 50% aggregate 95 percentile overall
NC-OBC 50% aggregate 85 percentile overall
SC 45% aggregate 65 percentile overall
ST 45% aggregate 40 percentile overall
PwD (DAP) 45% aggregate As per base category

A candidate must get more than zero in each CAT section: VARC, DILR, and QA. Even if the total percentile is high, a zero in any one section makes the candidate ineligible.

IIM Nagpur MBA Selection Criteria 2027

IIM Nagpur conducts admission in 3 stages and runs the process separately from IIM CAP. Along with the Personal Interview, the institute also holds an Extempore round where shortlisted students speak on a given topic after very little preparation time.

  • Stage 1: Candidates are screened through CAT 2026 percentile cutoffs by category. Those who qualify fill the IIM Nagpur application form.
  • Stage 2: A Shortlisting Score is prepared using normalised CAT score and Gender Diversity Index. Students at the top of this list move to the next stage.
  • Stage 3: Shortlisted candidates appear for Extempore and Personal Interview rounds.

The final merit score uses the following weightage:

Component Weightage
CAT 2026 Score 45%
Personal Interview and Extempore 25%
Past Academic Performance (PAP) 10%
Work Experience (WE) 10%
Gender Diversity Index (GDI) 10%

Key Insight: IIM Nagpur gives 10% weightage to Gender Diversity Index during shortlisting and also in the final score. Women candidates get the benefit of this factor at both points. The 2026-28 batch had 52% women, which is among the high gender diversity levels at IIMs.

How to Apply for MBA at IIM Nagpur?

  • Appear for CAT 2026 through cat.iim.ac.in.
  • After the CAT 2026 result is declared, open the IIM Nagpur application portal at pgpadmission.iimnagpur.ac.in.
  • Complete the form and upload academic mark sheets, graduation certificate, and ID proof.
  • If work experience is applicable, upload the required experience letters. Pay the application fee announced by IIM Nagpur.
  • Shortlisted students get PI and Extempore call letters through email and must attend the rounds at the allotted venue.
  • Students who receive an offer must accept it before the deadline and pay the seat acceptance deposit.

IIM Nagpur MBA for Working Professionals and EMBA Admission

IIM Nagpur has 2 programmes for students who already have work experience. Admission to both is through IIMNAT, which is the institute's own entrance test. CAT and GMAT scores are not needed for these programmes.

Programme Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
MBA for Working Professionals Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% and 3 or more years of work experience IIMNAT score and Personal Interview
Executive MBA (EMBA) Bachelor's with minimum 50% or CA/ICWA/CS qualification and 3 or more years of professional experience IIMNAT score and Personal Interview

The total fee for MBA for Working Professionals is INR 12,10,000. For EMBA, the total fee is INR 9,70,000.

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

IIMNAT is an online MCQ test of 90 minutes. It checks Verbal, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Data Interpretation skills. The test is conducted by IIM Nagpur, and students do not need any earlier CAT score for it.

IIM Nagpur Scholarships

IIM Nagpur gives 20 scholarships every year to MBA (PGP) students. Both scholarship types cover the full tuition fee for the complete two-year course.

  • Merit Scholarship (10 awards): This is for top CAT scorers with 95 percentile and above. It also gives a one-time amount of INR 30,000 for computer accessories.
  • Need-cum-Merit Scholarship (10 awards): This is for students whose annual family income is below INR 8 lakhs. Selection is done through an internal process in the first year.
  • Students can also apply for central and state government scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD categories as per Government of India rules.

IIM Nagpur Admission FAQs

Ques. What CAT cutoff does IIM Nagpur use for MBA admission 2027?

Ans. The minimum overall CAT percentile is 95 for General and EWS, 85 for NC-OBC, 65 for SC, and 40 for ST students. A positive score is also needed in VARC, DILR, and QA.

Ques. Is IIM Nagpur part of the IIM CAP process?

Ans. No. IIM Nagpur runs its MBA admission process on its own. It shortlists students independently and conducts its own Extempore and Personal Interview rounds.

Ques. Do students need work experience for the regular MBA at IIM Nagpur?

Ans. No, work experience is not compulsory for the two-year MBA (PGP). It carries 10% weightage in the final composite score, but freshers can still apply and compete through CAT score, academics, and interview performance.

Ques. How is the final MBA merit list prepared at IIM Nagpur?

Ans. The process begins with CAT cutoff screening. Then IIM Nagpur prepares a Shortlisting Score using CAT and Gender Diversity Index. The last stage has Personal Interview and Extempore. The final score uses CAT 45%, PI and Extempore 25%, Past Academic Performance 10%, Work Experience 10%, and Gender Diversity Index 10%.

Ques. What is the MBA seat intake at IIM Nagpur?

Ans. The two-year full-time MBA had 340 seats in the 2026-28 batch. The same batch included 177 women, equal to 52%. The 2027-29 seat count will depend on the official notification.

Ques. What is the fee for the IIM Nagpur MBA (PGP)?

Ans. The total fee for the two-year MBA at IIM Nagpur is INR 21,50,000. The fee may change for the 2027-29 batch, so students should check the official fee schedule before applying.

Ques. Can a final-year bachelor's student apply for IIM Nagpur MBA?

Ans. Yes. Final-year graduation students can apply on a conditional basis. They must finish graduation with the required minimum marks before joining the programme.

Ques. Who can use GMAT scores for IIM Nagpur MBA admission?

Ans. GMAT is accepted only from overseas or international applicants. Indian domestic applicants must take CAT. The GMAT score should be within 36 months of the application date.

Ques. Which IIM Nagpur courses need IIMNAT?

Ans. IIMNAT is required for MBA for Working Professionals and Executive MBA (EMBA). It is a 90-minute online MCQ test with Verbal, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative, and Data Interpretation sections. The regular two-year MBA uses CAT instead.

Ques. What scholarships are available for MBA students at IIM Nagpur?

Ans. IIM Nagpur offers 20 scholarships each year. There are 10 Merit Scholarships for CAT scorers at 95 percentile and above, with full tuition fee waiver and INR 30,000 for computer accessories. There are also 10 Need-cum-Merit Scholarships for students with family income below INR 8 lakhs, along with government scholarships as per rules.