IIM Nagpur Admission 2026: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

IIM Nagpur admission 2026 will commence soon. The Indian Institute of Management Nagpur admission to the MBA program is based on valid scores in the CAT exam. The CAT 2025 admit card is set to be released on November 05, 2025, and the exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 30, 2025. Results for CAT 2025 are expected to be announced in December 2025.

The IIM Nagpur CAT cutoff for MBA admission is 94 percentile (overall) and 70 percentile (sectional) for general category candidates. The final selection is based on CAT, Personal Interview (PI), Past Academic Performance (PAP), Work Experience (WE), and Gender Diversity (GDI) scores. For executive MBA admission, the IIMN accepts valid scores in the IIM Nagpur Aptitude Test (IIMNAT) exam.

Other programs offered for Indian Institute of Management Nagpur admission include PhD and Executive PhD. Candidates must have a valid score in CAT/ GATE/ GRE/ GMAT/ UGC-JRF/ UGC-NET/ CSIR-JRF/ CSIR-NET and clear the personal interview for PhD admission at IIMN. The institute also offers admission to executive education programs including online PG certificate programs and customised programs in collaboration with esteemed organisations.

More details related to IIM Nagpur admission 2026, including eligibility criteria, selection criteria, application process, etc., are mentioned below.

Table of Contents

• IIM Nagpur Admission Dates 2026
• IIM Nagpur MBA Admission 2026
• .IIM Nagpur EMBA Admission 2026
• IIM Nagpur PhD/Executive PhD Admission 2026
• IIM Nagpur Application Process 2026
• IIM Nagpur Entrance Exams
• IIM Nagpur Reservation Criteria 2026
• IIM Nagpur Admission Helpline

IIM Nagpur Admission Dates 2026

The table below provides all the important dates and events for IIM Nagpur course admissions. Candidates interested in applying for any of the courses offered by IIMN must take note of these dates so they don't miss out on the application deadlines.

IIM Nagpur MBA Admission 2026

IIM Nagpur offers a full-time 2-year residential MBA program. It is the flagship program of IIMN which is also popularly known as PGP or the Post Graduate Program in Management. Based on the IIM Nagpur eligibility criteria for MBA, candidates must have a valid CAT score. The IIM Nagpur fees for the MBA program is INR 23.70 Lakhs.

IIM Nagpur MBA Selection Criteria

The MBA course at IIM Nagpur has three rounds of the selection process. In the first stage, students are shortlisted on the basis of their CAT score and are invited to fill up the application form. The second stage involves the personal interview process for shortlisted candidates. Lastly, a final selection score is calculated in the third stage based on various parameters. The detailed IIM Nagpur selection criteria for MBA are provided below.

Stage 1: Valid Scores in the CAT Exam

Candidates who have a valid CAT score will be considered for the IIM Nagpur admission process for MBA. The expected IIM Nagpur CAT cut off 2025 for various sections and categories is tabulated below for the reference of the candidates.

Candidates shortlisted based on CAT score will receive an email from the CAP coordinating IIM. Such candidates must fill out the application form for CAP 2025 within the stipulated date to be considered for further admission process.

Stage 2: Personal Interview

Those candidates who fulfil the CAT 2025 percentile requirements and complete the CAP 2025 application form within the deadline will be shortlisted for the personal interview process. Applicants who confirm their interest in appearing for the personal interview conducted by CAP must appear for the same in the specified time slot. 

Stage 3: Final Selection

For final selection to the MBA program, IIMN computes a final score based on the holistic profile of the applicant. The final score involves the CAT score, PI Score, Work Experience rating (WE), Past Academic Performance (PAP) score, and Gender Diversity score (GDI). 

The following formula is used to calculate the final score:

FS = 0.45* (CAT Score) + 0.25* (PI Score) + 0.10 * (PAP Score) + 0.10 * (WE Score) + 0.10* (GDI Score)

Stage 4: Offer and Admission

Based on their final score, IIMN sends provisional offers to the selected candidates via email. The selected candidate must pay INR 1,00,000 as the offer acceptance fee if they want to confirm their seat for admission. This amount will later be adjusted in the Term 1 fees.

IIM Nagpur EMBA Admission 2026

Executive MBA (EMBA) is a 2-year program at IIM Nagpur. This program is suitable for professionals who have at least 3 years of work experience. The Indian Institute of Management Nagpur admission 2026 for EMBA is based on valid scores in IIMNAT. The total program fees for the EMBA course at IIM Nagpur is INR 9.50 Lakhs.

IIM Nagpur EMBA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates willing to apply for IIM Nagpur EMBA admission 2026 must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Educational Qualification: A bachelor's degree from a recognised university or Professional qualifications (CA/ ICWA/ CS) with a minimum of 50% marks.
• Work Experience: At least 3 years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional experience. IIMN considers full-time and paid work experience only.

IIM Nagpur EMBA Selection Criteria

Candidates who have registered for the program and meet the IIM Nagpur admission criteria will be selected for the executive MBA program based on the following parameters.

• Candidates must appear for the IIM Nagpur Aptitude Test (IIMNAT), which is the screening examination conducted by IIMN.
• Those candidates who are shortlisted based on IIMNAT have to attend the personal interview process.
• IIMN will prepare the final merit list on the basis of the final score. The final score is calculated based on IIMNAT scores, past academic performance, and the personal interview.

IIM Nagpur PhD/Executive PhD Admission 2026

IIM Nagpur admission 2026 will be offered to a four-year PhD program in eight specialisations. An IIM Nagpur PhD student gets a monthly stipend of INR 30,000 in the first and second years and INR 33,000 in the third and fourth years. Students also get INR 1,70,000 as conference funding, INR 1,00,000 as a start-up grant, and INR 25,000 per year (from the second to fourth year) as a contingency allowance.

The eight specialisations offered are Decision Science and Information Systems (DSIS), Economics (ECO), Finance and Accounting (F&A), Marketing (MAR), Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management (OB & HR), Production and Operations Management (POM), Strategy and Entrepreneurship (S&E), and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).

The table below provides more information on IIM Nagpur admission 2026 for PhD courses, including the IIM Nagpur eligibility criteria, selection process, and fee details.

IIM Nagpur Application Process 2026

The application process of  IIM Nagpur takes place online. Candidates must fill out the IIM Nagpur application form through the official website of the institute. Once selected, candidates must accept the offer as per the IIM Nagpur admission policy and pay the required IIM Nagpur fees for admission confirmation.

How to Apply for IIM Nagpur Admission 2026

Candidates must go to the IIM Nagpur admission portal to complete the online application process. It must be noted that before applying for the MBA program, candidates must hold a relevant score in CAT 2025. Below is a quick roadmap to complete the IIM Nagpur application form 2026.

• Step 1: Visit the IIM Nagpur official website.
• Step 2: Go to the "Admissions" option on the homepage.
• Step 3: Select the desired program under "Admissions".
• Step 4: Check the detailed Indian Institute of Management Nagpur admission process for your chosen course.
• Step 5: Locate the application form for your desired course.
• Step 6: Sign up and complete the IIM Nagpur application process.
• Step 7: Pay the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur application fee.
• Step 8: Keep a printout of the application form and fee receipt.

IIM Nagpur Application Fee Details

Candidates need to pay an application fee (non-refundable) to apply for their desired programs at IIM Nagpur. The IIM Nagpur application fee details for various programs are given in the table below.

Documents Required for IIM Nagpur Application Process

Below are the documents that students must submit to complete the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur admission process:

• Class 10 and 12 certificates (original and copies)
• Bachelor's degree transcripts (original and copies)
• Entrance exam scorecard (if applicable)
• Photo ID proof
• Proof of address
• Work experience certificate
• Recommendation letter (if any)
• Caste certificate (For reserved categories)
• Disability certificate (If applicable)

IIM Nagpur Entrance Exams

To be eligible for IIM Nagpur admission 2026, candidates must possess a valid scorecard of the accepted entrance exams, like CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, etc. The institute also conducts the IIM Nagpur Aptitude Test (IIMNAT) for admission to the EMBA course. Below are the accepted IIM Nagpur entrance exams for the courses offered at the institute.

IIM Nagpur Reservation Criteria 2026

The total seat intake for the IIM Nagpur MBA batch 2026-28 is expected to be around 280. Refer to the following table for the category-wise seat reservation criteria for IIM Nagpur MBA admission 2026: 

Note: The reservation details given above are based on the previous year's data. The number of seats and reservation percentage may vary for the new academic session.

IIM Nagpur Admission Helpline

Below are the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur admission helplines. Candidates can reach out to the IIM Nagpur admission committee for any admission-related queries.