Nagpur, Maharashtra
IIM Nagpur: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
IIM Nagpur’s 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum CAT percentile of 95 overall and 70 in each section for General, non-PwD candidates. It is ranked 25 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its MBA fee is ₹21,00,000 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2026 graduating class was ₹16,31,600 a year. Every figure below links to the institute’s own document.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What should you know about IIM Nagpur at a glance?
| Full name | Indian Institute of Management Nagpur |
| Location | Nagpur, MaharashtraMore MBA colleges in Nagpur |
| Exams accepted | CAT |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 25, score 60.88Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
What CAT percentile does IIM Nagpur require, by category?
Minimum percentiles from the 2026-28 policy for the first, CAT-based shortlisting stage. Each cell is the overall minimum in bold, then VARC / DILR / QA (“—” = none set). See every college whose minimum is within reach at 95 percentile.
| Category | Non-PwD | PwD |
|---|---|---|
| General | 95 · 70 / 70 / 70 | 40 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
| EWS | 85 · 55 / 55 / 55 | 40 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
| NC-OBC | 85 · 55 / 55 / 55 | 40 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
| SC | 65 · 40 / 40 / 40 | 40 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
| ST | 40 · 30 / 30 / 30 | 40 · 25 / 25 / 25 |
Policy batch 2026-28. Source: IIM Nagpur MBA Admissions Policy 2026-28· last verified 11 Nov 2026
- Stage: shortlisting (Stage 1 eligibility for application / PI shortlist). CAT 2025. 'Only candidates with positive scores (>0) in all sections of the CAT will be considered'. No separate Class X/XII % minimum stated in the policy; PAP used in scoring.
- Stage: shortlisting (Stage 1 eligibility for application / PI shortlist). CAT 2025. 'Only candidates with positive scores (>0) in all sections of the CAT will be considered'. No separate Class X/XII % minimum stated in the policy; PAP used in scoring. PwD/DAP row: the document gives a single PwD row (not split by social category); recorded here with category 'General', pwd=true.
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What does IIM Nagpur cost, and what do graduates earn?
Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹21,00,000Total programme fee for the 2026-28 batch as stated.Source: IIM Nagpur MBA - Fees, Financial Aid & Scholarship· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 340 seatsBatch size for MBA 2026-28.Source: IIM Nagpur MBA Admissions Policy 2026-28· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2026) | ₹16,31,600 per yearMedian CTC, final placement report 2024-26 (not marked audited). The audited 2023-25 report gives a median MEP of INR 17,03,700.Source: IIM Nagpur MBA 2024-2026 Placement Report· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Nagpur?
For a General, non-PwD candidate, IIM Nagpur's 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum of 95 overall and 70 in each section. This is the threshold to be considered at the first shortlisting stage, not the percentile at which interview calls close, which is usually higher.
Which entrance exams does IIM Nagpur accept?
IIM Nagpur's official admission documents list CAT for its MBA admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the MBA at IIM Nagpur?
IIM Nagpur states a total programme fee of ₹21,00,000 (₹21 lakh). Total programme fee for the 2026-28 batch as stated.
What is the median salary at IIM Nagpur?
₹16,31,600 per year for the 2026 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.
What is IIM Nagpur's NIRF ranking?
IIM Nagpur is ranked 25 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 60.88 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with IIM Nagpur.
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