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Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad Overview

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About College

The Institute of Management at Nirma University (IMNU) presents an MBA program with several specializations and two integrated courses. Additionally, the institute offers PhD programs (full-time and part-time) and diploma courses. To secure admission to the MBA course, candidates must possess valid scores in CAT followed by a personal interview round and Theme Development & Presentation (TDP). The admission process for the integrated BBA-MBA program is based on valid scores in IPMAT. Meanwhile, admission to the integrated B.Tech-MBA program is dependent on valid scores in JEE Main. The total fee for the MBA program at IMNU is INR 10.88 Lacs.

Institute of Management, Nirma University Important Dates

Event	Date
Last date for submitting IPMAT Application form	May 25, 2023 (Tentative)
IPMAT Admission Test by Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore	July 2, 2023 (Tentative)
Personal Interview for MBA (Family Business Entrepreneurship)	May 26, 2023 (Tentative)
Declaration of Result for MBA (Family Business Entrepreneurship)	June 1^st Week
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

Rankings of Institute of Management, Nirma University (IMNU):

Ranked 18th among private colleges by IIRF Ranking 2023.
Ranked 29th in the country, 14th best private institute in India, and 7th best private in Western Region in January 2022 by Business World.
Ranked 6th best among private Institutes and 17th overall in Teaching Learning Resources (TLR), and 44th best B-School by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2020 released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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-

Institute of Management, Nirma University Important Dates

Event	Date
Last date for submitting IPMAT Application form	May 25, 2023 (Tentative)
IPMAT Admission Test by Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore	July 2, 2023 (Tentative)
Personal Interview for MBA (Family Business Entrepreneurship)	May 26, 2023 (Tentative)
Declaration of Result for MBA (Family Business Entrepreneurship)	June 1^st Week
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

Rankings of Institute of Management, Nirma University (IMNU):

Ranked 18th among private colleges by IIRF Ranking 2023.
Ranked 29th in the country, 14th best private institute in India, and 7th best private in Western Region in January 2022 by Business World.
Ranked 6th best among private Institutes and 17th overall in Teaching Learning Resources (TLR), and 44th best B-School by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2020 released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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 Admissions

Admissions to the various programs offered by IMNU can be done online. The institute provides BBA+MBA (Integrated), MBA, and Ph.D. programs in various specializations.

Here are the steps to apply:

Visit the official website of the institute and click on the ‘Admission and Aid’ page.
Click on the ‘Apply’ button to be directed to the MBA Admissions page.
Create a new account to log into the online application form.
Fill in the required details accurately.
Submit the form and make a payment of INR 1500+ applicable taxes online using 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 admission process for the BBA+MBA (Integrated) program considers the candidate's 10+2 score and performance in a personal interview.

For MBA admission, the university accepts valid scores in either CAT or GMAT.
For Ph.D. programs, the selection is based on the candidate's academic records, marks obtained in the institute's entrance test or other national-level exams such as UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR NET, SLET, GATE, GPAT, and performance in a personal interview.

Institute of Management Nirma University Placements

In 2021, Nirma University successfully conducted its placement drive for MBA and BBA-MBA Integrated programs and achieved a 100% placement record. The recruitment drive saw participation from 94 companies, including overseas companies, and more than 45 new recruiters visited the campus. The batch strength was 316, of which 244 students were from MBA (FT) and 72 were from Integrated MBA. Major recruiters included Arcesium, Plutomen Technologies, Creative Jio Labs, and Birla Soft, among others. These are the key highlights of the recent placement drive at the Institute of Management, Nirma University.

Highest Salary	INR 23 LPA
Average Salary	INR 10.35 LPA
Median Salary	INR 9.10
Top Recruiters	TATA AIG, Metl, Citibank, Infosys Ltd., ZS Associates, Axis Bank, Adani Wilmar, Cognizant, Searce, HDFC Ltd.

In the summer internship placement drive of 2021, students at the Institute of Management, Nirma University received offers with an average stipend of INR 11K per month and the highest stipend of INR 35K per month, which was offered by JP Morgan. Other companies that provided internship opportunities to students included Amul, Bajaj Finance Ltd, Big Basket, Crisil, and Xiaomi India.

Institute of Management, Nirma University Scholarships

Scholarships are available at Nirma University for high-achieving students based on their merit and financial need.

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

Students from economically weaker backgrounds are offered the Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship.

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.

Institute of Management, Nirma University Facilities:

Facilities Offered by the Institute of Management at Nirma University:

Library: The IMNU boasts a vast library that houses 46,496 physical books and 14,232 e-books. Additionally, the institute subscribes to 248 periodicals and newspapers, 12,580 online journals, 2,191 electronic media bound volumes, 59 theses, and 19,370 e-journals.

Computing Labs: High-speed servers are available to cater to various requirements and support the entire network. The campus is equipped with a 1.2 Gbps (1200 Mbps) dedicated optic fiber leased line, and Wi-Fi hotspots enable round-the-clock internet connectivity.

Hostels: The campus offers well-equipped hostel facilities with three hostel buildings that have spacious, well-furnished rooms. The hostels provide sports and other recreational facilities such as cable TV, common rooms for interaction, etc. All hostel rooms have round-the-clock internet connectivity.

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

Institute of Management, Nirma University FAQs

Q: Is it worthwhile to do an MBA from Nirma University?

A: Nirma University has been highly ranked by various rating agencies such as NIRF, The Week, Business Today, and Outlook India. Furthermore, the university has successfully placed 100% of its students in previous years. Thus, Nirma University can be a good option for candidates who are unable to gain admission to the top B-Schools in the country.

Q: Can I get direct admission to Nirma University?

A: Yes, candidates who have scored over 90% marks in 10+2 (Gujarat Board) are eligible for direct admission to Nirma University's B.Tech-MBA course.

Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad Admissions

IMNU (Nirma University) Admission 2023

Institute of Management Nirma University, Ahmedabad is currently accepting admission for BBA-MBA Intergraded program. Candidates who want to pursue the course can fill the admission form online by paying the admission fees of Rs.1500/- for Indian candidates and US 35 for foreign candidates. IMNU selection in MBA courses is based on the CAT/GMAT entrance exam score followed by Personal Interview Round and Theme Development & Presentation (TDP). Admission to Integrated BBA-MBA is based on valid scores in IPMAT followed by Personal Interview Round card whereas admission to integrated B.Tech-MBA is based on valid scores in JEE Main

The institute also offers MBA In Family Business and Entrepreneurship (FB & E) for which it conducts its own entrance test. Candidates can apply in the course by paying the admission fees of Rs. INR 1500/- for Indian Candidates and INR 6000/- for FN/PIO/NRI/Gulf/South East Asia Candidates. Apart from MBA and integrated BBA MBA courses, The university also provides Ph.D. courses. Candidates who have a master’s level degree are eligible to apply in the ph.D. course. Candidates have to fill an online application form for full-time Ph.D course by paying an application fee of INR 1250/-. Payment can be done either through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. The selection in the Ph.D. course is based on the NET/JRF/SLET/ GATE /GPAT entrance exam scorecard. Also the final selection is based on the personal interview round of the candidates.

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Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad Placements

Nirma University Placements 2022

Institute of Management, Nirma University is conducting its placement drive for the batch 2022 and till now 17 companies participated in the placement drive. The highest CTC stood at INR 23 LPA and the average CTC stood at INR 10.35 LPA.

conducted its placement drive for the 2020-21 MBA batch. 94 recruiters participated in the placement drive. More than 45 new recruiters visited the campus. 100% of the batch got placed.

The final placement report of the 2020-21 batch is released. According to the report, the highest CTC of INR 18 LPA was offered by Falcon Heater, Qatar. The average CTC stood at INR 9.25 LPA & the median CTC stood at INR 9.50 LPA.

During the 2021 summer internship placement drive, the highest stipend stood at INR 35 K per month which was offered by JP Morgan. Students received an average stipend of INR 11 K per month.

Major recruiters included Arcesium, Plutomen Technologies, Creative Jio Labs, Birla Soft, Infosys, Cognizant, JP Morgan, Crisil etc.

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Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad Cutoff

IMNU (Nirma University) Ahmedabad Cutoff 2022

Institute of Management Nirma University (IMNU), Ahmedabad has opened MBA admission 2022. Nirma University will only accept CAT 2021 and GMAT scores for admission 2022. It offers 2 years full time MBA, MBA (HRM), and MBA (Communication) programmes at lower fees than most other top B-Schools. Last date to apply for Nirma University MBA admissions is 20th December, 2021. The whole application process will be online.

The expected cutoff for 2022 admissions is around 80-85 percentile in CAT 2021. Nirma University will announce the shortlist for final selection round candidates in February, 2022. The Personal Interview and TDP rounds will take place in March and the final list of selected candidates will be released in the month of April.

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