Institute of Management, Nirma University (IMNU) offers flagship course of MBA in various specialisations and 2 intergrated courses. The institute also provides PhD (Full-time and Part time) and Diploma courses. Admission to the MBA course is based on valid scores in CAT followed by Personal Interview Round and Theme Development & Presentation (TDP) whereas Admission to BBA-MBA integrated program is based on valid scores in IPMAT. Admission to integrated B.Tech-MBA is based on valid scores in JEE Main. The total fees for MBA program is INR 10.88 Lacs

Institute Of Management Nirma University, Ahemdabad

Institute of Management, Nirma University Important Dates

Event Date
Last date for submitting IPMAT Application form May 25, 2024 (Tentative)
IPMAT Admission Test by Indian Institute of
Management (IIM), Indore		 July 2, 2024 (Tentative)
Personal Interview for MBA (Family Business Entrepreneurship) May 26, 2024 (Tentative)
JEE Main Registration Window (Session 2) Feb 14 - March 12, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Exam  April 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Session 2 Result April 29, 2023

Institute of Management, Nirma University Rankings

  • IMNU ranked 18th among private colleges by IIRF Ranking 2023.
  • The Institute has been ranked as 29th in the country; 14th best private institute in India and 7th best private in Western Region in January 2022 by Business World. Some of its other achievements are:
  • Ranked 6th best among private Institutes and 17th overall in Teaching Learning Resources (TLR) reflecting our high standards of
  • imparting management education and overall 44th best B-School by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2020 released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.·
  • Nirma University has been given a 5-Star Rating by the Gujarat State Institutional Ranking Framework (GSIRF) 2021.·
  • Ranked 28th Best B-School overall and 15th among Top Private B-Schools in India by The Week published in November 2021.·
  • Ranked 20th Best Private B-School pan India and 8th Best B-School in the West Zone and published in Business Today in November 2021.·
  • Ranked 6th best B-School among Top Private B-Schools in India by CSR-GHRDC B-School Survey and published in Competition Success Review, November, 2021 issue.·
  • Ranked as A1 category among the top 30 B-Schools in the country and 3rd Best Private B-School pan India by Business Standard, January 2021.

Institute of Management, Nirma University Courses

Courses Details
BBA+MBA (Integrated)

Subjects: Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Management, Operations Management, International Business, Business Analytics.
Eligibility: 10+2 in any discipline with at least 60%
Selection Criteria: IPMAT + Personal Inteview
B.Tech+MBA (Integrated)

Eligibility: Candidate should have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with 60% marks 
Selection Criteria: JEE Main Score + Personal Interview
MBA

Subjects: Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Management, Operations Management, International Business, Business Analytics, Human Resource Management
Eligibility: Graduate degree or equivalent from a recognized university 
Selection Criteria: CAT/ GMAT Score + Personal Interview
MBA (Family Business & Business)

Subjects: Family Business Management, Entrepreneurship
Eligibility: Graduate degree from a recognized institution
Selection Criteria: Entrance Test conducted by IMNU + Personal Interview
PhD

Subjects:  Business Management
Eligibility: Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% in total aggregate 
Selection Criteria:  Entrance Test Conducted by IMNU/ UGC-NET/ UGC-CSIR NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GPAT + Personal Interview
FPM - Fellow Programme in Management

Eligibility: Ph.D. or equivalent degree from a recognized University + at least 3 publications in listed journals.

Check: IMNU Courses and Fees

Institute of Management, Nirma University Admissions

The Institutes accept admissions for BBA+MBA (Integrated), MBA, and Ph.D. in multiple specializations. Admission to IMNU is done through online mode.

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website of the institute and go to ‘Admission and Aid’ page.
  • Click on ‘Apply’, the candidate will be directed to the MBA Admissions page
  • Register yourself account to log into the online application form.
  • Fill in the details in the form with correct details
  • Submit the form and pay an aaplication fee of INR 1500+other applicable taxes. The payment should be made online by credit/debit/net banking.

Bifurcation of seats (Intake)

Programme

BBA-MBA (Five Year Integrated)
All India Category 65% Seats 117
NRI / NRI Sponsored Category – 15% Seats 27
Gujarat State Category – 20% 36
Supernumerary – 15% 27
Total Intake (* Excluding Supernumerary Seats) 180

Selection Procedure

  • The selection of BBA+MBA (Integrated) courses is based on candidate’s 10+2 score and a following personal interview.
  • For admission in MBA, the university accepts the candidate’s valid scores in CAT or GMAT.
  • The selection of Ph.D. programs is done on the basis of the candidate’s past educational records, marks obtained in the entrance test conducted by the institute/ IMNU/ UGC-NET/ UGC-CSIR NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GPAT and personal interview.

Check: IMNU Admissions

Institute of Management Nirma University Placements

Nirma University successfully conducted its 2023 placement drive & a 100% placement record was experienced. Major recruiters included Bain & Co., Deloitte, Infosys, Wipro, Axis Bank etc. The following are the highlights of the recent placement drive:

Batch Placements Statistics 2023
No. of Companies Recruiters 87
Placement Percentage 100%
Entrepreneurial Stand 20
Highest Package INR 30 LPA
Average Package INR 12.2 LPA
Top 50% Average Package INR 17.5 LPA
Top 100% Average Package INR 15 LPA
Median Package INR 11 LPA
Top Recruiters Bain & Co., Deloitte, Infosys, Wipro, Axis Bank

During the 2021 summer internship placement drive, the highest stipend of INR 35 K per month & an average stipend of INR 11 K per month was offered. JP Morgan offered the highest stipend during the summer internship placement drive. Students received internship opportunities from Amul, Bajaj Finance Ltd, Big Basket, Crisil, JP Morgan, Xiaomi India etc.

Check: IMNU Placements

Institute of Management, Nirma University Scholarships

Nirma University offers scholarships to meritorious students on the Merit-Cum-Means-Basis. 

BBA

Merit Based Scholarship: 

Details Admitted Under All India Category Admitted Under Gujarat State Category Amount (Rs./per annum)
Top 04 Students 03 01 100% of the Tuition Fee each
Other 03 Students 02 01 75% of the Tuition Fee each
Another 05 Students 04 01 50% of the Tuition Fee each

Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships: This Scholarship is offered to students coming from economically weaker background.

2 Candidates with Parents income< 2.5 LPA 100% Scholarship on Fee.
2 Candidates with Parents income< 4.0 LPA 90% Scholarship on Fee.
4 Candidates with Parents income< 6.0 LPA 75% Scholarship on Fee.

MBA

Category A: First 30 students admitted on merit basis would be paid INR 1 LPA for first year.
Category B:

25 Candidates with Parents income< 3.5 LPA INR 1,00,000.
25 Candidates with Parents income< 5.0 LPA INR 50,000.
25 Candidates with Parents income< 6.0 LPA INR 25,000.

Know more: IMNU scholarships

Institute of Management, Nirma University Facilities:

Library: IMNU hosts a humongous library with 46,496 books & 14,232 e-books. Apart from this the institute holds 248 Periodicals & Newpapers, 12,580 online Journals, 2191 electronics Media, Bound Volumes, 59 thesis, 19,370 E-Journals. 

Computing Labs: High-speed servers run on a variety of platforms to suit all kinds of requirements and support the entire network. A 1.2 Gbps (1200 Mbps) (w.e.f. 01/07/2020) dedicated optic fiber leased line and Wi-Fi hotspots enable round the clock Internet connectivity on the campus.

Hostels: Well Equipped Hostel Facility is available on Nirma University campus. There are three hostel buildings with spacious and well furnished rooms. The hostels have sports and other recreational facilities such as cable TV, common room for interaction, etc. All hostel rooms have Internet connectivity round the clock. 

Bank: A branch of the Kalupur Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., a scheduled bank, with ATM facility is located on the campus. The Institute is also equipped with a canteen & a food court in addition to the mess, various sports facilities, medical facilities, etc.

Institute of Management, Nirma University FAQs

Ques: What is the current placement scenario at Nirma University Ahmedabad? Is it worth joining considering ROI factors?

Ans. NIRMA University has been ranked 44th among the top B-Scholls in the country by NIRF.  As per the placement records of 2019-2020, the average salary at NIRMA University MBA program remained INR 9 LPA. Moreover, highest salary remained 12.33 LPA, which saw a great dip from last year.

Further, if we see the fee description, the tuition fee for one year stands at INR 4.5 LPA. so, if I evaluate ROI as the money that can be recovered in 2-year time duration post-MBA than NIRMA University is a good performer.

Ques: Is it worth doing MBA from NIRMA University?

Ans. Nirma University has been ranked very well by various rating agencies like NIRF, The Week, Business Today, Outlook India. Also while tracking NIRMA University placement records, we see the university has placed 100% students successfully in previous years. So, NRMA University can be a good option for candidates who can’t make into the top B-Schools of the country.

Ques: What is the general cutoff for NIRMA University MBA?

Ans. The CAT 2023 cutoff for NIRMA university’s MBA programs will be around 75–80 percentile. The various components have the below weightage:
  • CAT: 60%
  • PI: 20%
  • Theme Development & Presentation: 10%
  • Academic Performance: 10%
  • An additional score up to 5 points will also be given for full time relevant work experience in a professional organization

Ques: Can I Get Direct Admissions in Nirma University?

Ans. Yes, candidates holding more than 90% marks in 10+2 (Gujrat Board) are eligible for direct Admission in Nirma University B.Tech-MBA Course. 

Ques: What is the cutoff for NIRMA University for B.Tech-MBA program?

Ans. The cutoff criteria for various B.Tech-MBA Courses at Nirma University is illustrated below:
Elective Round 1 Round 2

Computer Science & Engineering

96

174

Mechanical Engineering

249

405

Electronics & Communication Engineering

203

321

Electrical Engineering

292

452

Chemical Engineering

373

522

Civil Engineering

419

589

Instrumentation & Control Engineering

351

516