Ahmedabad, Gujarat
IMNU (Nirma): CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
IMNU (Nirma) admits students to its MBA through CAT or GMAT. It is ranked 53 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its MBA fee is ₹13,17,000 for the whole programme. 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 IMNU (Nirma) at a glance?
| Full name | Institute of Management, Nirma University |
| Location | Ahmedabad, GujaratMore MBA colleges in Ahmedabad |
| Type | Private |
| Exams accepted | CAT, GMAT |
| Specialisations listed | Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 53, score 53.48Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Applications open | 14 Sep 2026Source: Nirma University Institute of Management - MBA and MBA (HRM) admissions page· last verified 12 Nov 2026 |
How does IMNU (Nirma) select students?
Stage 1: Shortlisting on CAT 2026 score
Apply separately to Nirma (application fee Rs 1,600; NRI Rs 4,500). Gujarat candidates may also apply via ACPC for state-quota seats.
Stage 2: Personal Interview and Theme Development & Presentation (TDP)
Weightage: PI 20%, TDP 10%
Selection process 1st week of February 2027 (tentative).
Stage 3: Composite merit
Weightage: CAT 60%, PI 20%, TDP 10%, Academic performance 10% (+ up to 10 points for relevant full-time work experience)
Academic performance = pre-final graduation 50%, Class XII 30%, Class X 20%.
Source: IMNU Information Booklet - Admissions 2027 (Sep 2026)· last verified 12 Nov 2026
What does IMNU (Nirma) cost, and what do graduates earn?
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹13,17,000Fee for the 2026-28 (fee table for batch admitted 2026; 2027-29 not separately published) batch. Derived total of non-residential academic charges for the batch admitted in 2026 (AY 2026-27 fee table in the Admissions 2027 Information Booklet; subject to revision): tuition Rs 6,40,000 x 2 years = 12,80,000 + examination fee 11,000 x 2 = 22,000 + registration 1,000 + eligibility 1,000 + alumni 3,500 + convocation 2,500 + placement registration 7,000 = Rs 13,17,000. Excludes refundable security deposit 13,000, hostel (Rs 90,000-1,80,000 per year for 10 months depending on room; base non-AC twin Rs 99,000 + GST), mess approx. 58,800/yr, student activity advance 8,000/yr, learning-material advance 8,000/yr, laundry 6,250/yr. NRI tuition US$ 15,000/yr.Source: IMNU Information Booklet - Admissions 2027 (Sep 2026)· last verified 12 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 300 seatsAdmissions 2027: 300 seats = 180 General (institute) + 45 NRI/NRI-sponsored + 75 ACPC Gujarat state quota (excluding EWS), plus 15% supernumerary for PIO/FN/CIWGC-SEA. ACPC's CoE list for 2026-27 also shows total intake 300 (94 via ACPC incl. EWS).Source: IMNU Information Booklet - Admissions 2027 (Sep 2026)· last verified 12 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary | Not publishedOfficial Nirma Placement Report 2024-25 gives only specialisation-wise average CTC (Finance 11.50 LPA, Marketing 11.30 LPA, HR 11.10 LPA; highest 20.00/20.00/70.00 LPA) for a pool that combines MBA FT and B.Tech-MBA (602 students); no batch-wide average or median published, so salary fields are null. |
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management (MBA-HRM)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹13,17,000Fee for the 2026-28 (fee table for batch admitted 2026; 2027-29 not separately published) batch. Same fee table as MBA (booklet lists a common 'MBA and MBA(HRM) Programme Fee Structure'). Derived total of non-residential academic charges for the batch admitted in 2026 (AY 2026-27 fee table in the Admissions 2027 Information Booklet; subject to revision): tuition Rs 6,40,000 x 2 years = 12,80,000 + examination fee 11,000 x 2 = 22,000 + registration 1,000 + eligibility 1,000 + alumni 3,500 + convocation 2,500 + placement registration 7,000 = Rs 13,17,000. Excludes refundable security deposit 13,000, hostel (Rs 90,000-1,80,000 per year for 10 months depending on room; base non-AC twin Rs 99,000 + GST), mess approx. 58,800/yr, student activity advance 8,000/yr, learning-material advance 8,000/yr, laundry 6,250/yr. NRI tuition US$ 15,000/yr.Source: IMNU Information Booklet - Admissions 2027 (Sep 2026)· last verified 12 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 30 seatsAdmissions 2027: 30 seats = 18 General + 5 NRI/NRI-sponsored + 7 ACPC state quota.Source: IMNU Information Booklet - Admissions 2027 (Sep 2026)· last verified 12 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary | Not publishedNo programme-level average/median published (HR specialisation average 11.10 LPA in the 2024-25 report covers the combined pool). |
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Frequently asked questions
Which entrance exams does IMNU (Nirma) accept?
IMNU (Nirma)'s official admission documents list CAT and GMAT 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 IMNU (Nirma)?
IMNU (Nirma) states a total programme fee of ₹13,17,000 (₹13.17 lakh). Fee for the 2026-28 (fee table for batch admitted 2026; 2027-29 not separately published) batch. Derived total of non-residential academic charges for the batch admitted in 2026 (AY 2026-27 fee table in the Admissions 2027 Information Booklet; subject to revision): tuition Rs 6,40,000 x 2 years = 12,80,000 + examination fee 11,000 x 2 = 22,000 + registration 1,000 + eligibility 1,000 + alumni 3,500 + convocation 2,500 + placement registration 7,000 = Rs 13,17,000. Excludes refundable security deposit 13,000, hostel (Rs 90,000-1,80,000 per year for 10 months depending on room; base non-AC twin Rs 99,000 + GST), mess approx. 58,800/yr, student activity advance 8,000/yr, learning-material advance 8,000/yr, laundry 6,250/yr. NRI tuition US$ 15,000/yr.
What is IMNU (Nirma)'s NIRF ranking?
IMNU (Nirma) is ranked 53 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 53.48 out of 100.
Sources
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