IIM Nagpur

IIM Nagpur Admission

IIM Nagpur offers admission to its two‑year full-time MBA (PGP) for graduates with a bachelor’s degree and valid CAT scores. General category applicants must typically score ≥95 percentile overall and ≥75 in each section, with scaled-down criteria for reserved categories like EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD. Shortlisting is through IIM CAP, followed by WAT and PI. The final offer is based on a composite score including CAT, PI/WAT, academic record, work experience, and gender diversity. Total program fee is around ₹21.5 lakh for the 2025–27 batch, including tuition and other charges.

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IIM Nagpur Admission Summary

1. Programs Offered: MBA (PGP), Executive MBA (Hybrid), PhD
2. Application Period: PGP admissions begin after CAT 2024 results; PI & WAT scheduled between April and May 2025
3. Entrance Exams: CAT for MBA, IIMNAT for Executive MBA, UGC-NET or CAT for PhD
4. First-Year Fees: ₹9.45 lakh (Total MBA fees ₹18.90 lakh)
5. Hostel Costs: Caution deposit ₹50,000 + hostel and mess charges as per institute norms
6. Selection Criteria: CAT cutoff, academic performance, work experience, PI & WAT

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IIM Nagpur Entrance Exam Overview

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IIM Nagpur Step-by-Step Admission Process

1. Online Registration
   Submit application through the institute’s admission portal based on the program (PGP, Executive MBA, or PhD).
2. Document Submission
   Submit mark sheets, ID proof, entrance exam scorecard, photograph, and experience certificates (if applicable).
3. Application Fee Payment
   Pay the non-refundable application fee via online methods.
4. Entrance Exam & Shortlisting
   For MBA, shortlisting is based on CAT 2024 cutoff (94 percentile for General/EWS). Executive MBA candidates appear for IIMNAT.
5. Personal Interview and WAT
   Shortlisted candidates must appear for the Personal Interview and Written Ability Test under the CAP process.
6. Final Offer and Fee Payment
   Based on composite score, final admission offers are made. Selected candidates pay ₹75,000 as confirmation (adjusted in total fees).

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IIM Nagpur Eligibility Criteria & Who Can Apply

1. MBA (PGP): Graduation with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) + CAT 2024 score
2. Executive MBA (Hybrid): Graduation + minimum 3 years of work experience + IIMNAT
3. PhD: Master’s degree with 60% marks (50% for specific disciplines) + valid CAT or UGC-NET

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IIM Nagpur Entrance Exam Cutoffs & Selection Criteria

CAT Cutoff (PGP Admission 2025)

1. General/EWS: 94 percentile
2. NC-OBC, SC/ST: Cutoffs as per CAP guidelines

Final Selection Criteria

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IIM Nagpur Test Preparation Tips & Admission Strategy

1. Focus on all three sections of CAT: VARC, DILR, and QA.
2. Practice written ability responses on recent topics.
3. Prepare for personal interview with academic, work experience, and current affairs topics.
4. Take timed mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
5. Apply as early as the registration window opens to avoid last-minute delays.