What IMT Nagpur is
IMT Nagpur awards a PGDM diploma, not an MBA degree, and is one of four IMT campuses with IMT Ghaziabad, IMT Hyderabad and IMT Dubai.
| Body | Status |
|---|---|
| AICTE | Extension of Approval for 2026-27 issued on 16 March 2026 |
| NBA | PGDM and PGDM (Marketing) accredited 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025, and 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028 (granted 3 February 2026) |
| NBA, PGDM Financial Management | Two readings are published: accredited, and not among the accredited programmes |
| AIU | Two-year full-time PGDM equivalent to an Indian MBA for admission to higher studies, 1 July 2022 to 15 March 2027, or while AICTE approval and SAQS accreditation stay valid |
| SAQS (AMDISA) | Accredited 15 March 2022 to 15 March 2027 |
| AACSB | Member, not accredited; at an advanced stage of the process |
| NIRF Management | 2025: rank 99, score 44.93 2024: not among the 100 ranked 2026 list: not out yet |
- The AIU equivalence and the SAQS accreditation both run to 15 March 2027, before a 2027-29 student graduates; ask [email protected] whether renewals have been granted
- Within IMT, the Ghaziabad campus is the AACSB-accredited one
- The Fellow Programme in Management also runs here; its AICTE intake was cut from 20 to 10 for 2026-27 after five years of admissions at or below 30% of it
Admission route and eligibility, 2027-29
For the 2027-29 batch IMT Nagpur accepts CAT 2026, XAT 2027, CMAT 2027 or a GMAT score, and it is the only IMT campus in India that takes CMAT.
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| Degree | Three-year bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate |
| Final-year students | May apply; all mark sheets and the pass certificate go to the academic office later, or the admission is cancelled |
| Tests | CAT 2026, XAT 2027, CMAT 2027, or GMAT taken between 1 January 2023 and 28 February 2027 |
| GMAT scores | Must reach IMT Nagpur by 15 March 2027 |
| Work experience | Not compulsory; it adds to the selection score |
| Quota and reservation | No management quota; no caste-based reservation |
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Common application | One IMT form covers Ghaziabad, Nagpur and Hyderabad, with a ₹3,500 fee for the 2027 intake; you list your campus and programme preferences |
| 2. Nagpur-only form | After the common form’s cut-off date, a separate form for IMT Nagpur stays open |
| 3. Interview | Offline personal interview; shortlisted candidates get the details by email in January 2027 |
| 4. Offer | Made on a consolidated score of test score, past academics, work experience and interview, then matched to your stated preference |
Cut-off
- There is no pre-decided cut-off; the consolidated score decides
- The previous admission cycle closed at the 75th percentile on CAT and XAT, 90+ on CMAT and 550 on GMAT
- No year is attached to those closing points, so treat them as a guide, not a promise
- Deadlines move in phases; the last date is posted on the campus site and not fixed in advance
Fees and scholarships
The two-year fee for the 2027-29 batch is ₹16,00,000, with a double-occupancy hostel room, mess, books and the admission fee included. Only the total is published for 2027-29; the 2026-28 batch paid the same total in six instalments.
| Instalment | Due | Amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | At the admission offer | ₹3,73,000 | Admission fee ₹50,000 · academic fee ₹3,00,000 · alumni life membership ₹8,000 · caution money ₹15,000, refundable |
| II | 15 October 2026 | ₹2,75,000 | Academic fee |
| III | 15 January 2027 | ₹2,55,000 | Academic fee |
| IV | 15 June 2027 | ₹2,44,000 | Academic fee |
| V | 15 October 2027 | ₹2,44,000 | Academic fee |
| VI | 15 January 2028 | ₹2,09,000 | Academic fee |
| Total | ₹16,00,000 | Academic fee ₹15,27,000 across the six instalments |
- In May 2026 the first instalment was split: ₹50,000 to accept the offer and ₹3,23,000 ten days later
- The fee is the same for PGDM, Financial Management and Marketing
- Refunds on withdrawal follow AICTE’s refund rules for the year
| Scheme | Who qualifies | Waiver | Payable over two years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merit | CAT or XAT 90 percentile and above, or GMAT 700 (10th edition) / 645 (Focus edition) | 40% of the academic fee | ₹9,89,200 |
| Smt Leela Nath Memorial | Every woman admitted to a PGDM | 20% of the academic fee | ₹12,94,600 |
| Tuition Fee Waiver | Up to 5% of approved intake, under AICTE’s rules | 100% of the academic fee; ₹12,000 a month is still paid for amenities, quarterly in advance | Two figures are published: ₹2,89,200 and ₹2,89,000 |
How the scholarships are paid
- The full fee is paid on the schedule; merit and Leela Nath money comes back after term 5
- For the 2026-28 batch that needed a CGPA of 7.5 (merit) or 7 (Leela Nath), no F grade and no disciplinary record
- A student eligible for more than one scheme keeps only one for the whole programme
Hostel and campus
IMT Nagpur is fully residential: every student lives on campus, and the fee pays for a room shared by two.
- Hostels: separate hostels for men and women, in four blocks, A to D
- Rooms: double occupancy is in the fee; single rooms are limited and allotted first come, first served
- Mess: one mess hall seats 1,000 at a time, with its own kitchen, bakery and ice-cream unit
- Classrooms and labs: 19 smart classrooms, three IT labs of 60 desktops each and a 20-seat language lab
- Sport: floodlit grounds for football and cricket, courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis and badminton, and a gym
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Land | 25.04 acres; 27 acres is also given |
- No separate hostel or mess charge is published; both sit inside the two-year fee
- Faculty housing is on campus, so faculty are around outside class hours
Placements
The 2024-26 batch recorded a ₹12 lakh average, ₹10 lakh median and ₹24 lakh highest CTC, with the process still marked as ongoing.
| Measure | 2024-26 |
|---|---|
| Highest CTC | ₹24 LPA |
| Average CTC | ₹12 LPA · also given as ₹10.25 LPA |
| Median CTC | ₹10 LPA |
| Average of the top 10% | ₹18.8 LPA · a “top 10” average of ₹20.73 LPA is also given |
| Highest PPO | ₹16 LPA |
| Companies | 120+ |
| PPOs from summer internships | 12 |
| Programme | Highest CTC |
|---|---|
| PGDM | ₹24 LPA |
| PGDM Financial Management | ₹24 LPA |
| PGDM Marketing | ₹15.5 LPA |
| Measure | Stipend |
|---|---|
| Highest | ₹87,500 |
| Average | ₹35,000 |
| Median | ₹32,000 |
| Graduating year | Graduated on time | Placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 353 | 345 | ₹11,96,000 |
| 2023-24 | 305 | 305 | ₹11,07,146 |
| 2022-23 | 185 | 182 | ₹10,81,000 |
Reading these figures
- Two averages are published for 2024-26, ₹12 LPA and ₹10.25 LPA; ask which one is final
- No programme-wise average or median is published, only the highest package per programme
- Graduating year 2024-25 is the 2023-25 batch, so the medians by graduating year run one batch behind the 2024-26 figures
- Finance roles on offer included financial analyst, credit analyst and wealth-management trainee; marketing roles were mainly sales and relationship management
How IMT Nagpur compares
Among the three IMT campuses in India, Nagpur and Hyderabad charge the same ₹16,00,000 for 2027-29 with hostel included, while Ghaziabad costs more and reports the highest averages.
| Campus | Two-year fee | Hostel | Latest placement | NIRF Management 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMT Nagpur | ₹16,00,000 (2027-29) | Double room and mess included | ₹12 L average, ₹10 L median (2024-26) | Rank 99 |
| IMT Hyderabad | ₹16,00,000 (2027-29, PGDM and Finance) | Single room and mess included | ₹12.2 L average (2023-25) · ₹15.1 L average of the top 100 offers (2026) | Rank 72 |
| IMT Ghaziabad | ₹23,00,000 (2026-28) | Not itemised | ₹17.64 L average, ₹16.50 L median (2024-26) | Rank 30 |
Compare like with like
- Tests: CMAT counts only at Nagpur; all three take CAT, XAT and GMAT
- GMAT windows: Nagpur takes scores taken up to 28 February 2027 and received by 15 March 2027; Hyderabad and Ghaziabad set different dates
- Fee years: Ghaziabad has not published a 2027-29 fee, so its figure is a year older
- Placement years: Hyderabad publishes no whole-batch average for 2026
Where to read next
- Same fee, single rooms, bigger batch: IMT Hyderabad
- Higher fee and higher averages: IMT Ghaziabad
- Other Maharashtra options outside Mumbai: SIOM Nashik and NIBM Pune
- The exam that only Nagpur takes: CMAT
- Every management college we cover is on the management admissions hub
Mistakes to avoid
Most lost IMT Nagpur seats come from exam, deadline and fee assumptions carried over from the other IMT campuses.
| Mistake | What to do instead |
|---|---|
| Assuming CMAT counts at every IMT campus | CMAT 2027 is accepted at Nagpur only; for Ghaziabad or Hyderabad you need CAT, XAT or GMAT |
| Sending GMAT scores on Ghaziabad’s date | Nagpur’s GMAT deadline is 15 March 2027; the central office wants scores by 15 January 2027 |
| Missing the common form and giving up | After the common form closes, a Nagpur-only form stays open |
| Budgeting the fee net of a scholarship | Pay the full schedule; merit and Leela Nath amounts come back after term 5, and only if the CGPA holds |
| Planning for a single room | The fee covers a shared room; singles are limited and go first come, first served |
| Reading the AIU equivalence as permanent | The current equivalence runs to 15 March 2027; ask whether the renewal has been granted before relying on MBA equivalence |
| Treating the closing percentiles as a cut-off | The 75 / 90 / 550 figures describe a past cycle; the consolidated score decides each year |
- Keep the final-year mark sheets and pass certificate ready; a provisional admission is cancelled without them
- If you are choosing between PGDM and a fixed-major programme, remember that a switch later depends on a free seat
Contact & address
Institute of Management Technology, 35 Km Milestone, Katol Road, Dorli, Nagpur 441502, Maharashtra · Phone +91-712-2805000 · Admissions +91 7722001204, +91 7447777668 · [email protected]
Frequently asked questions
What is the IMT Nagpur fee for 2027-29?
₹16,00,000 for the two-year PGDM, PGDM Financial Management or PGDM Marketing, including a double-occupancy hostel room, mess, books and the admission fee. The 2026-28 batch paid the same total in six instalments from the admission offer to 15 January 2028, of which ₹15,27,000 was the academic fee and ₹15,000 refundable caution money.
Does IMT Nagpur accept CMAT?
Yes. For the 2027-29 batch IMT Nagpur accepts CAT 2026, XAT 2027, CMAT 2027 or a GMAT score taken between 1 January 2023 and 28 February 2027. It is the only IMT campus in India that accepts CMAT; Ghaziabad and Hyderabad do not.
What is the IMT Nagpur cut-off?
There is no fixed cut-off. Offers go on a consolidated score of the test score, past academics, work experience and the interview. The previous admission cycle closed at the 75th percentile on CAT and XAT, 90+ on CMAT and 550 on GMAT, with no year attached to those figures.
What were IMT Nagpur’s 2024-26 placements?
A ₹24 lakh highest, ₹12 lakh average and ₹10 lakh median CTC, with more than 120 companies and a ₹16 lakh highest PPO; the average is also given as ₹10.25 lakh. Of the 353 graduates of 2024-25, 345 were placed, at a ₹11,96,000 median.
How many seats does IMT Nagpur have?
AICTE approved 240 seats in the PGDM, 60 in PGDM Financial Management and 60 in PGDM Marketing for 2026-27, the same as 2025-26, for 360 in all. The Fellow Programme in Management was cut from 20 to 10.
Is the hostel compulsory at IMT Nagpur, and is it in the fee?
Yes to both. The programme is residential, with separate hostels for men and women, and the two-year fee covers a double-occupancy room and mess. Single rooms are limited and allotted first come, first served.
Is the IMT Nagpur PGDM equivalent to an MBA?
AIU recognises the two-year full-time PGDM as equivalent to an Indian MBA for admission to higher studies from 1 July 2022 to 15 March 2027, or while AICTE approval and SAQS accreditation stay valid. SAQS also runs to 15 March 2027, so ask whether both have been renewed.
Is IMT Nagpur NBA accredited?
NBA accredits programmes, not institutes. Under accreditation granted on 3 February 2026, the PGDM and PGDM (Marketing) are accredited from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 and from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028. For PGDM Financial Management two readings are published: accredited, and not among the accredited programmes.
Can I apply to IMT Nagpur and IMT Ghaziabad on one form?
Yes. IMT’s common application, with a ₹3,500 fee for the 2027 intake, covers Ghaziabad, Nagpur and Hyderabad, and you rank your campus and programme choices on it. After the common form’s cut-off, IMT Nagpur keeps a separate Nagpur-only form open.
What scholarships does IMT Nagpur offer?
A 40% merit scholarship on the academic fee for CAT or XAT 90 percentile and above or GMAT 700 (10th edition) / 645 (Focus), bringing the payable total to ₹9,89,200; a 20% Leela Nath scholarship for every woman admitted (₹12,94,600); and a full academic-fee waiver for up to 5% of seats under AICTE’s Tuition Fee Waiver scheme.
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