IIM Nagpur - Indian Institute of Management Nagpur

IIM Nagpur was set up in 2015 at Nagpur in Maharashtra, under the mentorship of IIM Ahmedabad. The first MBA batch began on 23 July 2015. The Indian Institute of Management Nagpur is an Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act 2017. It moved to its permanent campus at MIHAN in November 2021.

IIM Nagpur runs five MBA programmes and two Ph.D. programmes, and it has no undergraduate course. IIM Nagpur is a member of AACSB and has a satellite campus in Pune for the Executive MBA.

The video below is the IIM Nagpur film on campus life, from the IIM Nagpur YouTube channel.

🏫2 YearsResidential MBAEvery full-time MBA student at IIM Nagpur lives on the MIHAN campus for two years, in a furnished single room.📈Up 6 PlacesRising NIRF RankIIM Nagpur moved from 31st in NIRF 2024 to 25th in NIRF 2025 in the Management category.🎓341 StudentsA Mixed BatchThe MBA 2026-28 batch has 52% women, and students from non-engineering backgrounds outnumber engineers.💰20 WaiversLimited AidIIM Nagpur gives 20 full tuition waivers a year, so most students plan an education loan.

Is IIM Nagpur a Good College, and Who Should Check Twice?

IIM Nagpur suits a graduate who wants a residential MBA and a career in general management, banking, sales or IT. IIM Nagpur is a weaker fit if you want a consulting-first outcome, a city campus or a large scholarship pool. The tabs set out both sides from the IIM Nagpur data.

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The IIM Nagpur highlights for 2027 are a NIRF rank of 25 and an MBA fee of ₹21,00,000. These IIM Nagpur details are the figures students check first. The stats show the latest year or batch for each, because no MBA 2027-29 policy is out yet.

What Does the IIM Nagpur Batch of 2026-28 Look Like?

The MBA 2026-28 batch has 341 students, and 177 of them (52%) are women. IIM Nagpur welcomed the batch at an inauguration on Sunday 12 July 2026. Students from non-engineering backgrounds outnumber engineers in this batch.

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The IIM Nagpur courses list has five MBA programmes and two Ph.D. programmes, and the MBA fee is ₹21,00,000 for 2026-28. The flagship of IIM Nagpur is the two-year full-time MBA. The other four MBAs are for working professionals and need at least three years of experience. The IIM Nagpur fees 2027 figure below is the latest published, and the IIM Nagpur fees details by term sit on the fees page.

Does IIM Nagpur Have a Student Exchange Programme?

Yes. IIM Nagpur has sent students on exchange to foreign universities, and it runs a dual degree with the University of Lille in France. The IIM Nagpur exchange page names Tel Aviv University in Israel, the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand and ITAM in Mexico as past exchange partners. The institute has also signed MoUs for student and faculty exchange with Chuo University in Japan, Institut Mines-Télécom Business School in France, the University of Lille, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management in Germany and Westminster Business School in the UK. A November 2025 institute interview adds Sunway University in Malaysia and Skyline University College in the UAE. Two University of Lille students completed the dual degree at the 10th convocation in 2026. The exchange page gives no term, eligibility, seat count or credit-transfer rule, so ask the PGP office before you plan on it.

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IIM Nagpur admission to the MBA runs on CAT, a profile-based shortlist and a personal interview. CAT 2026 is on Sunday 29 November 2026, and registration has closed. IIM Nagpur admission 2027 follows the 2026-28 rules for now, because the MBA 2027-29 policy is not out. The IIM Nagpur admission process has three steps.

1. You clear the CAT percentile bars and fill the application form the institute emails to you.
2. IIM Nagpur shortlists you for the interview on CAT score and profile.
3. You attend the personal interview, and offers follow in order of Final Score within each category.

How Does IIM Nagpur Score Candidates?

The Final Score is out of 100, and CAT carries 45% of it. The personal interview carries 25%, work experience 9% and past marks 6%. Academic diversity carries 5% and gender diversity 10%. These IIM Nagpur admission criteria apply to the full-time MBA. Eligibility needs a bachelor's degree and a positive CAT score in every section, which makes up the IIM Nagpur admission requirements. The admission page of this guide explains each part.

The IIM Nagpur placement statistics for the 2024-26 batch show a median of ₹16,31,600 and an average of ₹18,08,352. The IIM Nagpur batch had 356 students, and these IIM Nagpur placement details come from the institute's own report. The stats show how the batch split across sectors.

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The IIM Nagpur cutoff for General candidates is 95 percentile overall and 70 in each CAT section. This IIM Nagpur cutoff 2026 guide uses the MBA 2026-28 bar, which applied CAT 2025 scores at IIM Nagpur. Check your CAT scorecard for the three sectional percentiles and the total.

What CAT Percentile Do You Need for IIM Nagpur?

You need the bar for your category. The lowest bar is for ST candidates, at 40 overall and 30 in each section. EWS and NC-OBC candidates need 85 overall and 55 in each section. This is the IIM Nagpur previous year cutoff. The IIM Nagpur expected cutoff for CAT 2026 is the same until the new policy arrives. IIM Nagpur publishes percentiles, so IIM Nagpur cutoff marks quoted elsewhere are not official. The IIM Nagpur cutoff 2027 will follow the new policy. The cutoff page of this guide lists every category.

IIM Nagpur gives 20 full tuition waivers a year, ten on CAT merit and ten on need and merit. You apply in the first year, after you join. This is the IIM Nagpur scholarship information for 2027. Central and state schemes add more support.

Who Gets an IIM Nagpur Scholarship?

The merit scholarship goes to the top ten scorers with CAT 95 percentile or above. The need-cum-merit scholarship needs a family income under ₹8 lakh. Only 20 students in an IIM Nagpur batch of 340 receive an award, so plan a loan as well.

IIM Nagpur ranks 25th in the NIRF 2025 Management category, with a score of 60.88. This IIM Nagpur ranking in India makes it 14th among the 21 IIMs in the list. The ranking for 2026 is still the NIRF 2025 result.

Where Does IIM Nagpur Rank in NIRF?

IIM Nagpur was 31st in NIRF 2024 and 25th in NIRF 2025, a rise of six places. It is not in the NIRF 2025 Overall top 100, which ranks all institutes together. The rankings page of this guide gives the five parameter scores and the IIM comparison.

IIM Nagpur accepts CAT for the full-time MBA and its own test, IIMNAT, for the working-professional MBAs. The Ph.D. accepts CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE and UGC tests. CAT 2026 is on 29 November 2026.

Which Entrance Exam Does Your IIM Nagpur Course Need?

A graduate applying to the full-time MBA needs CAT. A professional with three years of experience can take the IIMNAT route to IIM Nagpur. A school leaver has no IIM Nagpur course to apply to, since IIM Nagpur has no undergraduate programme.

The IIM Nagpur campus covers 132 acres at MIHAN, and every MBA student lives on campus for two years. The first phase of IIM Nagpur has 33 buildings. They include academic blocks, hostels, a dining hall, a sports complex and a library. They also include a Management Development Centre and an incubation centre called InFED.

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How to reach IIM Nagpur is simple by road, because the IIM Nagpur location at MIHAN is outside the city centre. This summary uses Google Maps distances. The IIM Nagpur nearest metro station is Khapri, 3.2 to 3.5 km away. The full guide on how to reach IIM Nagpur has the airport, train, bus and metro routes.

✈️Nearest Entry PointNagpur AirportAbout 9.3 to 9.6 km by road, a drive of 17 to 18 minutes.🚆Main StationNagpur JunctionAbout 16.2 to 16.8 km by road, a ride of 30 to 32 minutes.🚇Nearest MetroKhapri Metro StationAbout 3.2 to 3.5 km by road. Take a cab or an auto for the last leg.

What Do Students Say About IIM Nagpur?

Students rate IIM Nagpur 4.7 out of 5 on Google, mostly for the campus. On Reddit, many call it one of the best newer IIMs, but they flag uneven teaching, strict rules and many students opting out of summer placements.

Google ratings. Of the 50 newest Google ratings, 44 gave 5 stars, 5 gave 4 stars and 1 gave 3 stars. Only 18 had any text. That text mostly praises the campus, cleanliness and facilities. Some reviewers are executive-programme participants or event visitors, so Google says little about the MBA classroom.

Reddit. Posts from 2025 and 2026 are more mixed than Google. Current students praise the campus and the IIM tag. They also write about strict rules, uneven teaching and weak summer placements.

What Do Students Say About the Campus, Hostel and Food at IIM Nagpur?

Reviewers praise the campus as clean, green and well planned. Hostel rooms are single, but AC rooms are shared, and views on food and medical help are mixed.

🌳Students Like ThisClean, Green and Modern CampusStrong. Google reviewers in 2026 use words like clean, serene, well maintained and well planned. A current student on Reddit also calls the infrastructure one of the best at any IIM.🛏️Mixed ViewsSingle Rooms, but AC Rooms Are SharedStrong. Students in 2025 and 2026 say non-AC rooms are single and spacious, with common washrooms. They say AC rooms are shared.🌡️Mixed ViewsWeather Views DifferOne current student says AC is not needed and winters are cold. A 2025 poster warns of very hot summers. A 2026 reply says April and May are hard, when summer internships also run.🏥One Student's ViewLimited Medical Help on CampusOne current student says only visiting doctors come to campus, so serious cases go to hospitals nearby, such as AIIMS.🍽️One Student's ViewMess Food and Upkeep Get Mixed ViewsAn executive-programme alumnus praises the food on Google. One Reddit poster in 2025 calls the mess food poor and says some windows leak and walkways lack a roof in rain.🏸One Student's ViewEvents and Sports Are DecentA current student says the cultural club holds festival events and the sports facilities are decent.

What This Means for You

The IIM Nagpur fees page lists the official charges. Check it for room options.

What Do Students Say About the Location of IIM Nagpur and Life in Nagpur?

Students say the campus is in MIHAN, near the airport and AIIMS, and away from the city centre. They also say Nagpur has limited nightlife.

📍Mixed ViewsCampus Is Away From the CityStrong. Several Nagpur residents and students on Reddit say you must travel to reach markets, malls and clubs. They mention cabs, buses and the metro.🌙Mixed ViewsLimited NightlifeStrong. At least three posters in 2025 say Nagpur has few clubs, and those that exist are far from the campus.🍛Students Like ThisHelpful Locals and Good FoodStrong. Nagpur residents replying to an incoming student in 2025 call the locals helpful and the city food good, though spicy.🚧One Student's ViewCity Under DevelopmentOne poster says Nagpur has road works, dust and traffic on the way to the city centre.

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The IIM Nagpur how to reach page covers routes and last-mile travel.

What Do Students Say About the Batch and Culture at IIM Nagpur?

Current students describe friendly peers and low toxicity. A few posts say seniors and committees act as gatekeepers, so the evidence is thin and split.

🤝Students Like ThisFriendly Peers, Low ToxicityA current student in 2026 says students make lifelong friends and the batch is not toxic. An alumnus in 2024 also called campus life active and enjoyable. Both are students or alumni, but they are only two voices.🎓Mixed ViewsOrientation by Seniors Divides ViewsA 2025 post calls orientation a mild form of ragging. A 2026 student says there is no ragging, only long daily sessions that are easy to laugh off, and that management asked seniors to shorten them.🚪One Student's ViewCommittees as GatekeepersOne anonymous post in 2025 says clubs and committees control access to opportunities. This is not confirmed.💼Mixed ViewsMany Working Professionals in the BatchSeveral posts from 2024 to 2026 say many students have work experience, and that the share is rising. Freshers should ask how many freshers joined.

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What Do Students Say About Teaching and Workload at IIM Nagpur?

Students say teaching quality is uneven. A current student calls the workload manageable.

📚Mixed ViewsTeaching Varies by ProfessorStrong. Four separate accounts from 2025 and 2026 say teaching is uneven. One says some professors are good and some are not. Others are harsher.⏱️One Student's ViewShort Classes in Some CoursesTwo anonymous posts in July 2025 say some professors teach only part of a session and leave exam preparation to students. Both posts may come from the same batch.📉One Student's ViewManageable WorkloadA current student says the term has a clear pattern of mid-term, quiz and end-term. The student says subjects are basic and some students sleep eight hours. Many case competitions are mandatory, but most students only register.👥One Student's ViewGroup Work Depends on the TeamStudy groups of five or six change each term. The same student says that over time one or two members often do most of the work. In the second year you can choose your group.

What This Means for You

The IIM Nagpur courses page lists the programme structure.

What Do Students Say About Rules and Administration at IIM Nagpur?

Students call the rules strict. Posts from 2025 and 2026 mention fines, warning letters and a feeling of not being heard.

📋Students Dislike ThisStrict RulesStrong. A current student in February 2026 and a widely read thread the same month describe rules that feel strict for adult students. An alumnus in 2024 called hostel life relaxed, so rules may have changed since then.✉️One Student's ViewFines and Warning LettersOne current student says missing mandatory events can bring a fine or a warning letter, and warning letters can lower grades. The student also says attendance rules are strict.🚭One Student's ViewAlcohol and Smoking BanOne current student says alcohol and smoking on campus are strictly banned and can lead to expulsion. Outside the campus it is allowed.🔇Mixed ViewsStudents Feel UnheardTwo anonymous posts, from July 2025 and February 2026, say student feedback is not acted on. One reader said he could not tell how far the claims are true. Neither post is confirmed.

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What Do Students Say About Placements and Internships at IIM Nagpur?

Posters often rank IIM Nagpur near the top of the baby IIMs. They also say outcomes are uneven and many students opt out of summer placements.

🚪Students Dislike ThisMany Opt Out of the Placement ProcessStrong. Posts and replies from 2025 and 2026 say dozens of students opt out of summer placements, and some get unpaid or low-stipend internships. One July 2025 post says students were pushed to opt out.📊Mixed ViewsOutcomes Are UnevenStrong. Several posts say strong profiles do well, while others end in sales or calling roles. One 2026 reply says only the upper part of the batch gets good jobs.🏦Mixed ViewsFew Core Finance RolesTwo posters, in 2024 and April 2026, say roles lean towards marketing, sales and general management, and core finance roles are few.🧾Mixed ViewsDoubts About the Placement ReportSome Reddit users in January 2026 doubt the report, saying they could not find auditor details in the file. Others say the reports are audited and close to real. Read the official reports, not figures from posts.See IIM Nagpur Placements👥Mixed ViewsWorry About a Bigger BatchTwo posters in June 2025 worry that a bigger batch can lower placement results. This effect is not confirmed.⚖️One Student's ViewPlacement Committee FairnessOne anonymous post in July 2025 says the student placement committee favours its own members. This is not confirmed.👍One Student's ViewBetter Than Last Year, Says One AlumnusAn alumnus in April 2025 said final placements were better than the year before, with few students unplaced and roles in operations, commercial banking and risk.

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Do Students Think IIM Nagpur Is Worth the Fee?

Students are split. Some say the IIM tag and campus justify the cost, and others call the return poor, mainly for freshers who borrow a large loan.

💸Students Dislike ThisFee Feels High for the OutcomesStrong. Several posts from 2025 and 2026 say the fee is high when placements are uneven. One current student also dislikes fines on top of the fee.See IIM Nagpur Fees🎯Mixed ViewsHigh Scorers Are Told to Think TwicePosters in 2024 and 2025 often tell students with very high CAT scores to repeat the exam or wait for an older IIM. Others tell students with fewer options to join and work hard.🏷️Mixed ViewsIIM Tag Helps, but Less Than at Older IIMsStrong. Posters say the tag opens doors and brings alumni access. Many add that a new or baby IIM tag carries less weight than the older IIMs.⚠️One Student's ViewLoan RiskOne 2025 poster says he knows students from newer IIMs, including Nagpur, who had large loans and no job. This is not confirmed.

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How Does IIM Nagpur Compare With Other Newer IIMs, According to Students?

Many posters call IIM Nagpur the best of the baby IIMs. Many also put IIM Ranchi, Raipur, Kashipur and Trichy above it.

🏆Students Like ThisOften Called the Best Baby IIMStrong. Posts from 2024 to 2026 call IIM Nagpur the best or among the best of the baby IIMs. A 2026 post on IIM Raipur says it is rising and is at least equal to Kashipur.📈Mixed ViewsOlder New IIMs Rank Above ItStrong. Many posters and tier lists rank Ranchi, Raipur, Kashipur and Trichy above IIM Nagpur. Some say the gap is large.🔀One Student's ViewSome Prefer a Private SchoolOne 2024 poster tells a student to keep an XIMB seat over IIM Nagpur. Views on this differ by profile and career goal.

What This Means for You

The IIM Nagpur ranking page lists the official rank.

What Are the Pros and Cons of IIM Nagpur According to Student Reviews?

Students praise the campus, the peer group and the IIM tag. They flag uneven teaching, strict rules, uneven placements and a high fee.

How Were These IIM Nagpur Reviews Chosen?

Is IIM Nagpur Worth It? Who It Suits and Who It Does Not

IIM Nagpur suits students who want a clean residential campus, accept strict rules and will build their own internship and placement plan. It suits others less if they want core finance roles, flexibility or an older IIM.