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 first year fees for MBA program is INR 6.31 Lacs. 

Institute of Management is ranked 26th in Best Private B-School in India by NIRF, 2023. It also ranked 9th in Best Private B-School in West Zone by India Today 2022. Furthermore, INMU support and train the students for the placement process. The institute has linkage with more than 300 companies that regularly conducts campus placement drives. KPMG, Deloitte, Axis Bank, Infosys, Planet Spark, IIFL, JP Morgan are some of the top recruiters of the institute. During the last placement season, the highest package offered was INR 30 LPA. 

Institute of Management, Nirma University Important Dates

Event Date
Last date for submitting IPMAT Application form April 1, 2024
IPMAT Admission Test by Indian Institute of
Management (IIM), Indore		 May 23, 2024
Last date for submitting Gujarat State/ All India/ NRI Sponsored Category Application form May 31, 2024
MBA (Family Business Entrepreneurship)
Last Date to apply April 30, 2024
Entrance Test  To be announced
Personal Interview  To be announced
Result Last week of May 2024

Institute of Management, Nirma University Rankings

Rank

Ranking Body
  • 28th Best B-School pan India
  • 13th among Top Private B-Schools in India

Businessworld, November 2022
  • 27th Best B-School overall
  • 16th among Top Private B-Schools in India

The Week, November 2022
  • 8th Best Private B-School in the West Zone

India Today, November 2022
  • 5th Best Private B-School pan India 
  • A1 category among the top 30 B-Schools in the country

Business Standard, February 2022
  • 29th Best B-School pan India 
  • 14th among Top Private B-Schools in India

Businessworld, January 2022
  • 28th Best B-School overall
  • 15th among Top Private B-Schools in India

The Week, November 2021
  • 20th Best Private B-School Pan India

India Today, November 2021
  • 3rd Best Private B-School pan India
  • A1 category among the top 30 B-Schools in the country

Business Standard, January 2021
  • 29th Best B-School overall 
  • 15th among Top Private B-Schools in India

The Week, November 2020
  • 11th among top private institutions in India
  • 5th among constituent colleges
  • 4th among private B-schools in the west zone

Outlook, November 2020
  • 36th Best B-School pan India 

Business Today, November 2020
  • 29th Best B-School pan India
  • 14th among Top Private B-Schools in India

Businessworld, October 2020

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, Operations Management, International Business, Digital Transformation & Analytics
Eligibility: Graduate degree or equivalent from a recognized university 
Selection Criteria: CAT/ GMAT Score + Personal Interview
MBA Human Resource Management Eligibility: Candidate must have a three-year bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA
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
Executive Diploma Program Subjects: Business Analytics, Finance, HRM, Marketing, Operations
Eligibility: Graduate degree from a recognized institution + a minimum of 2 year of Work experience
PhD

Subjects:  Technology & Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, Science, Architecture & Planning, 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

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)

Seats
All India Category 65% 156
NRI / NRI Sponsored Category – 15% 36
Gujarat State Category – 20% 48
Supernumerary – 15% 36
Total Intake (* Excluding Supernumerary Seats) 240

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 13 LPA
Top 50% Average Package INR 17.5 LPA
Top 100% Average Package INR 15 LPA
Median Package INR 11 LPA

Top Recruiters

Oracle Bain & Company Deloitte Zydex
TCS Axis Bank Cognizant ICICI Bank
SBI Life Adani Wilmar Shadowfax Tata Play

Check: IMNU Placements

Institute of Management, Nirma University Scholarships

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

Merit Based Scholarship during BBA Phase in BBA+MBA Integrated course: 

Admitted Under All India Category

Admitted Under Gujarat State Category

Amount (INR/per annum)

Top 05 students

Top 02 students

2,00,000/- each

Other 03 students

Other 01 student

1,50,000/- each

Another 07 students

Another 02 students

1,00,000/- each

Admitted Under All India Category

Admitted Under All Gujarat Category

Amount (INR/ per annum)

Top 08 students whose parents’ total annual income is up to INR 4,00,000/- per annum

Top 03 students whose parents’ total annual income is up to INR 4,00,000/- per annum

2,00,000/- each

Another 09 students whose parents’ total annual income is above INR 4,00,000/- but up to INR 8,00,000/- per annum

Another 02 students whose parents’ total annual income is above INR 4,00,000/- but up to INR 8,00,000/- per annum

1,00,000/-each

Merit Based Scholarship during MBA Phase in BBA+MBA Integrated course: 

Category 1: Top 6 students will get an amount of INR 1 lakh each as scholarship, based on CGPA of BBA phase. 

Category 2: Details for category 2 merit scholarship is listed below:

Details

Amount (INR/ per annum)

Top 05 students whose parents’ total annual income is up to INR 4,00,000/- per annum

1,00,000/-

Top 08 students whose parents’ total annual income is above INR 4,00,000/- but less than INR 8,00,000/- per annum

50,000/-

Scholarship for MBA

Category I: Top 30 students admitted on merit basis would be paid INR 1 LPA for first year.
Category II: Details for Category II is listed below:

25 Candidates with Parents income =< 4 LPA INR 1,00,000
38 Candidates with Parents income =< 8 LPA INR 50,000

Category III: Students having undergraduate degree in Engineering and obtained a CAT score of 85 percentile and above will get a scholarship of INR 1 lakh per annum.

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 2023, the average salary at NIRMA University remained INR 13 LPA. Moreover, highest salary was INR 30 LPA. 

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