IIM Nagpur is inviting applications for the Ph.D and Executive Ph.D programs. Interested candidates can apply till March 20, 2024.
IIM Nagpur is inviting applications for the Ph.D and Executive Ph.D programs. Interested candidates can apply till March 20, 2024.
IIM Nagpur offers various PG and Ph.D courses in management. The courses are offered in regular as well as executive modes.
Direct Link: IIM Nagpur Ph.D Admission 2026
Some important dates related to admission at IIM Nagpur is given in the table below:
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| MBA Personal Interview | Feb-April/May 2026 (Tentative) |
| MBA Final Admission Offer | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| MBA Classes Commence | June/July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Ph.D Last date for Application | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Ph.D Shortlisting for Personal Interview | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Ph.D Personal Interview | April/May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Ph.D Classes Commence | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| IIMNAT (for EMBA) | March 1, 2026 |
IIM Nagpur MBA admission happens in multiple stages, starting with shortlisting for interviews based on CAT scores followed by interviews and final shortlisting.
Detailed fees, eligibility and selection criteria for the MBA are given in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Selection | Passed Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks + CAT + Interview |
| Total Fees* | INR 21.50 Lakhs |
| Total Available Seats | 340 |
*A refundable Caution deposit of INR 50,000 is included in the fees. The fees is exclusive of Hostel/Mess charges.
The weightage system used for final admission at IIM Nagpur is given below:
| Components | Weightage Given |
|---|---|
| Normalised CAT Score | 45% |
| Personal Interview | 25% |
| Previous Academic Performance | 6% |
| Work Experience | 9% |
| Academic Diversity | 5% |
| Gender Diversity | 10% |
Fees and eligibility criteria for Executive MBA programme are given below:
| Specialisations | Eligibility and Selection | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Executive MBA (Hybrid) | Passed Graduation with 50% marks + IIMNAT + Interview Minimum 3 years of work experience. |
INR 9.70 Lakhs |
| Executive MBA Energy Management | INR 12 Lakhs |
IIM Nagpur also offers an MBA for working professionals. Eligibility and fees for the blended MBA programme is given below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Selection | Passed Graduation with 50% marks + IIMNAT + Interview Minimum 3 years of work experience. |
| Total Fees | INR 12.10 Lakhs |
Details related to the IIMNAT is shown in the image below:

IIM Nagpur offers Ph.D in 8 specialisations. Fees and eligibility details related to these programmes are given below:
| Courses | Eligibility and Selection | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Passed PG with 60% marks or 4 year UG with 85% marks | Fully Funded (one-time refundable deposit of INR 50,000) |
| Executive Ph.D | Passed 4 year UG/PG degree with 60% marks + Interview Minimum 10 years of work experience required. |
INR 10.50 Lakhs |
The application fee for Ph.D is INR 1,000 for one specialisation and INR 1,500 for two specialisations
Specialisation wise accepted exams for admission in IIMN’s Ph.D programme is given below:
| Specialisations | Accepted Exams |
|---|---|
| Decision Science & Information Systems | CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC-NET |
| Economics and Social Science | CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET |
| Finance and Accounting | |
| Organizational Behaviour And Human Resources Management | |
| Production and Operations Management | |
| Marketing | CAT/GMAT/UGC-NET (Management) |
| Strategy and Entrepreneurship | CAT/GMAT/UGC-NET |
| Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences | CAT/GMAT/GRE/UGC-NET |
IIM Nagpur offers various PG certificate programmes in blended mode. These short duration courses are offered mostly online with some campus sessions.
Details for some popular certificate programmes is given below:
| Courses | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| PG Certificate in Project Management | 6 Months | INR 1.35 Lakhs + 18% GST |
| PG Certificate in Strategic Management | 12 Months | INR 2.35 Lakhs + 18% GST |
Ques. What are the documents required for admission in the Ph.D programme at IIM Nagpur?
Ans. Candidate applying for admission in the Ph.D programme at IIMN must submit the following documents:
Ques. Can students avail educational loans for MBA at IIM Nagpur?
Ans. Students applying for admission in the MBA programme at IIM Nagpur can avail educational loans from various banks.
Some of the banks which offer educational loans to students are given below:
Ques. Can final year students apply for MBA programme at IIM Nagpur?
Ans. Yes, final-year UG students can apply for the IIM Nagpur MBA programme provided they have a minimum of 50% marks in graduation. Applicants must also appear for CAT and, if selected, provide proof of graduation by June/July 2026.
| COURSE | ADMISSION LINK |
|---|---|
| MBA Working Professionals | Admission Link |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Personal Interview - IIMNAT for Admission 2026 [EMBA] (Working Professionals) | Jul 26, 2026 |
| Declaration of Result - IIMNAT for Admission 2026 [EMBA] (Working Professionals) | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Registration and Inauguration for Session 2026 [MBA/PGDM] | Jun 01, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026 |
| Online Application - IIMNAT for Admission 2026 [EMBA] (Energy Management) | Jun 05, 2026 - Aug 02, 2026 |
| Examination - IIMNAT for Admission 2026 [EMBA] (Energy Management) | Aug 09, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Personal Interview - IIMNAT for Admission 2026 [EMBA] (Energy Management) | Aug 16, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Declaration of Result - IIMNAT for Admission 2026 [EMBA] (Energy Management) | Aug 23, 2026 (Tentative) |
| On Campus Module - IIMNAT for Admission 2026 [EMBA] (Energy Management) | Oct 01, 2026 - Oct 06, 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAT Registration | Aug 03, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026 |
| On Campus Module - IIMNAT for Admission 2026 [EMBA] (Working Professionals) | Nov 28, 2026 (Tentative) |
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