N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research (NLDIMSR), Mumbai Admission Process

NL Dalmia Institute Course Admission 2026

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NL Dalmia PGDM Admissions 2026 – 28

N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research has officially opened applications for its flagship PGDM program for the 2026–28 batch.

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• CAT 2026 Registration Started: IIM Indore has started the CAT 2026 registration process at iimcat.ac.in from August 3, 2026. Candidates can apply online until September 15, 2026 (5:00 PM). The CAT 2026 exam will be held on November 29, 2026.
• XAT 2027 Registration Begins: The XAT 2027 registration window is now open at xatonline.in. Candidates can submit their XAT 2027 application form until December 6, 2026. The XAT 2027 exam will be conducted on January 3, 2027, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
• MAT September 2026 Exam Schedule Released: AIMA has announced the MAT September 2026 MBA exam schedule at mat.aima.in. PBT registrations are open until September 7, 2026, and the PBT exam will be held on September 13, 2026. CBT registrations will close on September 14, 2026, while the CBT exam is scheduled for September 20, 2026.

• NL Dalmia Institute has announced the PGDM fee structure for the 2026–27 academic year, with the total academic fee set at ₹16.75 lakhs.

NL Dalmia is an AICTE-approved business school affiliated with the University of Mumbai. The institute offers six postgraduate diploma programs, along with online and distance learning options, Ph.D. programs, a Global MBA, and a Bloomberg Research Analyst certification.

For PGDM admissions, candidates are shortlisted based on their scores in entrance exams such as CAT, MH-CET, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, or CET. Shortlisted applicants must then undergo a Critical Thinking assessment, Personal Interview, and Group Discussion. Final selection considers academic performance and relevant work experience. Admission to Ph.D. programs is based on PET/UGC NET/JRF scores, followed by an interview. Interested candidates can apply through NL Dalmia’s official website.

NL Dalmia Important Dates 2026

NL Dalmia Admission Dates 2026

NL Dalmia PGDM Admission 2026

N.L. Dalmia offers a two-year, AICTE-approved PGDM program with specialisations in Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources, at an annual fee of ₹8.25 lakhs.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree with minimum marks as prescribed by AICTE.

• Final-year undergraduate students are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their degree before final admission.

Selection Process:

• Candidates must appear for at least one of the approved entrance exams: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MH-CET, ATMA, MAT, or GMAT.

• Students may submit multiple test scores if available.

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for:

  • Critical Thinking & Personal Interview (CT-PI)

  • General Discussion (Conducted online)

Evaluation Parameters:

• Entrance Exam Score

• Online Personal Interview

• Online General Discussion

• Academic Record (10th, 12th & Graduation)

• Work Experience (if any)

• Extra-curricular Achievements (Sports, Arts, etc.)

Admission is granted based on a comprehensive assessment of the candidate’s overall profile—not solely on entrance test performance.

NL Dalmia Executive PGDM Admission 2026

The Executive PGDM is an 18-month, part-time program designed for working professionals and conducted exclusively on weekends. The total fee for the program is ₹2.1 lakhs.

Specialisations Offered:

• Marketing

• Human Resources

• Finance

• Business Analytics

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must hold a 3-year undergraduate degree.

• Should be currently employed in a registered organisation (Central/State Government, Private/Public Limited Company, or MSME) located within a 75 km radius of the institute.

• A minimum of 1 year of full-time professional experience is required (more than one year preferred).

NL Dalmia Ph.D. Admission 2026

N.L. Dalmia offers a Ph.D. program under the affiliation of the University of Mumbai. The program duration ranges from a minimum of 3 years to a maximum of 6 years, including the mandatory coursework.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must have completed a postgraduate degree from the University of Mumbai with at least 55% marks or a ‘B’ grade.

• Must qualify the PET (Ph.D. Entrance Test) conducted by Mumbai University or possess valid UGC NET/JRF scores.

Admission Process:

• Candidates who clear the PET exam will be invited for a selection interview conducted by the Research Centre as per university norms.

• Final admission depends on the availability of research guide vacancies at the center.

• Selected candidates must register their Research Proposal with the University of Mumbai and begin their research under a supervisor assigned by the Research Centre.

Admission announcements will be made on the institute’s official website following the declaration of PET results.