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National Insurance Academy Pune: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Ranking

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National Insurance Academy Pune Highlights 2025

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Q:   What is the placement scenario at National Insurance Academy?
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The key highlights of National Insurance Academy placements 2024 are tabulated below:

Particular PGDM Placement Statistics (2024)
Placement rate100%
Highest packageINR 22 LPA
Average packageINR 12.30 LPA
Median packageINR 11.70 LPA
Top 10% average packageINR 16.05 LPA
Top 50% average packageINR 14.10 LPA
Top 75% average packageINR 13.18 LPA
Total recruiters29
New recruiters11
PPOs received 57
Q:   Why should I take insurance as a specialization in MBA? Why should I choose NIA?
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PGDM program in NIA aims at providing management education with focus on Insurance to the younger generation especially the ones who would like to make a mark in the sunrise industry of insurance. The PGDM programme is run from the same campus where middle and senior level executives from insurance industry come for executive development programmes. The student get a chance of observing the executives from a close quarters and also get the opportunity to attend various National and International seminars along with the executives and listen to industry veterans. All the best
Q:   When will CMAT 2025 be conducted?
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CMAT 2025 was on January 25, 2025, almost four months ahead of previous years. The CMAT exam is usually held in March-April, but in 2023 and 2024, it was held in May. The last time CMAT was held in January was in 2019.

The NTA announced registration dates via an official circular, which was released online on the NTA website on November 14, 2024. The CMAT 2025 exam schedule includes registration window open and close dates and form correction dates. CMAT 2025 registration has started, and the last date to apply was December 13, 2024, and the admit card was released on January 20, 2025.

National Insurance Academy Pune Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: XAT, CAT, CMAT
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5 Nov '25 - 30 Nov '25
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30 Nov '25
CAT 2025 exam
10 Jul '25 - 5 Dec '25
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Q:   Can I take admission in NIA Pune PGDM without entrance exam?
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NIA Pune PGDM admission is based on the candidate's scores in the accepted entrance exams. XAT, CAT, and CMAT are the accepted entrance exams for PGDM admission at the institute. However, candidates who have not appeared for any of the above-mentioned exams can apply for PGDM at NIA Pune. It is mandatory to appear for any of these exams. Additionally, those who are shortlisted must present the relevant documents for verification.

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4.4/5
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PGDM at NIA opens up a world of opportunities.
Placements: NIA offers 100% placements from its inception. This year, the average package offered is 10.3 LPA. The highest package offered was 29.5 LPA. 30% of the batch got PPOs during their summer internships. Core insurance roles, B.A roles and consulting roles are the major roles offered.
Infrastructure: The NIA campus is beautiful. The classrooms, hostels and library are the best in class. All necessary modern amenities are provided in the hostels. Modern sports and gym facilities are available. The mess is attached to the hostel, which serves decent food.
Faculty: At NIA, you have industry experts to make us understand the concepts in-depth. The curriculum is designed in a way that makes us industry-ready after 2 years of PGDM. We have a trisemester program, where an SIP is scheduled after 3 trisemesters. The exams are scheduled after each trisemester.
Other: The ROI at NIA is unmatchable with colleges of similar level. The insurance industry is currently known as the Sunrise industry, with a huge potential to reach out in the next decades to come, with a tremendous CAGR. A variety of events like HR Summit, Insurance Summit and Manthan are held every year to add an extra spice to your college life.
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Mecca of Insurance with 100% placements .
Placements: Top insurance companies/brokers and Insuretech companies come in zero-day for placements and the batch had 100% placements. This batch had a record of PPOs, the packages are at par with industry standards, the roles offered were Underwriters, claims, business analyst etc. All of them play a pivotal role in the insurance industry.
Infrastructure: The library is well maintained with real-time check-in and check-outs, resident doctors are present on the campus every day. The college has a well-equipped gym and games centre. It also has a swimming pool, sauna as add one. One of the drawbacks is that the hostel does not have a Wi-Fi but the hostel is cleaned every day by the housekeeping and proper hygiene is maintained.
Faculty: The teachers are qualified as they are mostly professionals who come directly from the insurance industry. They are Masters in their respective domains and the knowledge imparted is unique and they give the right stepping stone for entering the insurance industry. Students get the chance to meet many professional through the Insurance Summit, HR summit and CD Deshmukh seminar.
Other: The college has a lush green campus in Pune and they are one of the premier institutions in India. The college fest Nathan is one of those events which is completely organized by students and students from other B-Schools come to participate in those events.
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Satisfied with college, its campus, facilities and course. It was a great experience.
Placements: Excellent placement, with a minimum package of 6 Lacs. There is almost 100% placement. Companies from IT sector, insurance sector, broking, consultancy firm took participate in the placement. The lowest was 6 Lacs and the highest was 10 Lacs. Roles like Underwriter, B.A. manager were offered. 100% of student got internship from the college. There is a separate placement cell in the college, who looks the placement process.
Infrastructure: Excellent greenery campus with all the facilities. Campus has all the facilities like library with all the amenities. Computer labs. There is a separate gymkhana for boys and girls with swimming pool. Food quality is average, only on Saturday, there is a special dinner. Hostel rooms are big, enough for two boys. We did not faces any infrastructure issues during our course period.
Faculty: All the faculty members are experienced with industry exposure. Faculty members come from the insurance industry and from other sectors best in their areas. There is no problem regarding faculty members. There are guest faculty members also for many subjects. Practical approach is mostly preferred. During our course period, we got the Industry exposure.
Other: FAIR seminar, HR summit, Film fest and many more.
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The best institute to study in.
Placements: National Insurance Academy holds a record 100% placement since inception and has been regarded as one of best colleges in insurance industry. Regular recruiters include IFFCO Tokio GIC, SBI Life, SBI General, Bajaj Allianz GIC, Hlobal insurance brokers, etc.
Infrastructure: Campus of National Insurance Academy is spread over 32 acres with facilities live indoor badminton court, gymnasium, pool table, etc. It has world-class lecture halls. The institute also have an amazing library which includes journals, books and newletters.
Faculty: The course curriculum includes both management and insurance related subjects and the faculty includes both industry experts amd academicians. Thirty five percent of the course curriculum includes subjects eelates to insurance and rest general management.
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Get ready for a lifetime opportunity and experience at NIA, Pune.
Placements: At NIA you can set back and relax as far as placements are concerned. Since inception, NIA has boasted 100% placement record. The list of recruiters includes Global, Marsh, JLT India, TCS, LNT, Mahindra, Accenture, Cognizant, IBM, Tata AIG, IFFCO TOKIO, ICICI Lombard, HDFC ERGO, Edelweiss, ICICI Prudential etc. Summer internship opportunities with PSU GICs. The highest package is 11.7 LPA, and the average stands at around 7.3 LPA.
Infrastructure: The best infrastructure you can get in the whole of Pune for MBA course. Lush green 32 acres campus with sprawling and mesmerising beauty. Swimming pool, badminton court, TT table, 8 lecture halls, Full-size amphitheatre, and much more. The campus has 1.8 Km jogging track inside it.
Faculty: About 70% of the general management subjects and 30% of the insurance specialisation. Best in-house faculty and amazing guest lectures from external faculty and alumni. Guest lectures from the insurance industry experts are just unparalleled and provide the best insight into the current industry practices.
Other: The management fest Manthan is organised in this college. Also, it conducts HR summit Tatva, and insurance summit Taj Hotel Mumbai.
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There is insurance, placements and fun.
Placements: The placements are seriously good in NIA. Since its inception, no student has been unplaced. This time also, all the students got placed in zero-day (first day of placement). The average package offered for this year was approximately Rs. 7.56 lakhs and the highest offer was Rs. 11 lakhs. As this is the most coveted institute for insurance in the country, almost all the top multinational insurance companies like Tata AIG, Bajaj Allianz, SBI Life, IFFCO TOKIO came to the campus. Some insurance brokers like Mahindra brokers, Aditya Birla brokers and some top information technology companies like Accenture, IBM, Syntel, L&T Infotech also came. All of these recruiters came for 16-18 placements. A good number of students got absorbed by the companies in which they did their internships (PPO). All in all, the placement at NIA are just great.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure in NIA is simply world class. All the lecture halls are air-conditioned and are properly equipped with the state of the art equipment. We have a library which is very easily the best library in Asia for the subject matter of insurance. A gym, table tennis, swimming pool, badminton and all the other recreational facilities are there on the campus. The campus itself is one of it's kind of lush greenery of utter grace.
Faculty: Most of the faculty consists of the industry experts as the subject needs experts, All of them have at least 20 years of working experience. The in-house faculty are amazing and can be reached anytime. The guest faculty are also organized for various subjects. The course curriculum consists of both general management and the insurance subjects. The students can take up the specialisation during the second year (finance, HR, marketing). Various seminars like insurance summit give the students the exposure of interacting with the industry experts and get a feeling of the corporate life.
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National Insurance Academy Pune Cutoff 2024

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Q:   Approximately what percentile in CAT is required to get a call from NIA?
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 Expected Cut off for shortlisting students at NIA is mentioned in the table given below:

Category

Expected Cut-Off Percentile

CAT

XAT

CMAT

General /  EWS

75

85

95

NC-OBC /  SC/ST/DA

71.25

80.75

90.25

Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for admission to MBA at National Insurance Academy- NIA?
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The latest cutoff information for admission to MBA at National Insurance Academy (NIA) is as below:

- The overall cutoff percentile for CMAT in 2023 is 75.

- The following are the expected cutoff percentiles for CAT, XAT and CMAT in 2024:

  - General / EWS: CAT - 75, XAT - 85, CMAT - 95

  - NC-OBC / SC/ST/DA: CAT - 71.25, XAT - 80.75, CMAT - 90.25.

- Merit list based selection process where there are weightages given for various criteria such as past academic records, entrance exam scores (CAT, XAT, CMAT), GD and PI performance, work experience etc.

Q:   What kind of profiles are offered to the students for courses at NIA? What is the CMAT cut-off for general category candidates?
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Some of them got Actuarial profiles, Risk management profile, Corporate sales, Claim settlement, Underwriting, etc. Future is not limited you can pursue your career as per your wish. You can find the network of alumni of NIA in almost all companies in good position. One of the biggest advantage is you can work with insurance companies both general and life, consulting firms, risk assessment, broker firms both direct and reinsurance brokers, IT companies as Business consultants etc. CMAT cut-off is 80 percentile for general category.

National Insurance Academy Pune Placements 2024

CourseMedian Salary
MBA/PGDM
12.5 LPA

Top Recruiters

BAJAJ Allianz
Bharti AXA
TATA AIG Insurance
IFFCOtokyo
SBI Life
Swiss Re
Aditya Birla Group
Marsh
Tata Motors
Infosys
Atos
Intellect Design
Cognizant
L&T Infotech
Policy Bazaar
ICICI Prudential
Reliance Industries Limited
IBM
3i Infotech
religare
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Q:   How many students were placed during NIA Pune placements?
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During 2023 PGDM placements, 98 students were placed successfully. In 2022 the number of students placed was 91. Looking at the past three years' data (2021 to 2023), a fluctuating trend was recorded in the number of students placed. The National Insurance Academy Pune placement trend in terms of number of students placed is depicted below:

Particulars202120222023
No. of students placed929198
Q:   Which sector involves the largest share of NIA Pune alumni?
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According to unofficial sources, a large share of National Insurance Academy Pune alumni work in the Finance sector with a 19% share. The other top sectors that involve the majority of alumni are Business Development and Sales. The detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni is presented in the table below:

SectorPercentage of Alumni
Finance19%
Business Development16%
Sales15%
Education13%
Operations10%
Research10%
Others17%

NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Customer Success and Support, Consulting, and Administrative.

Q:   What is the average package for PG Diploma students at National Insurance Academy- NIA?
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For the 2023 placement drive, it was observed that the average package for PG Diploma students at National Insurance Academy (NIA) in Pune is INR 12.50 LPA. This is the same as if it refers to the mean remuneration given to Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) learners of NIA. Furthermore, during this time frame, INR 13 LPA was the median package. The figures clearly demonstrate how competitive are average salaries paid to graduates from NIA’s PG Diploma course.

National Insurance Academy Pune Scholarships 2025

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Q:   Are there any scholarship programmes for UG courses at National Insurance Academy- NIA?
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National Insurance Academy in Pune has scholarship programs for undergraduate (UG) courses. The NIA provides scholarships to the deserving students, and among them are nine Rs. 1 Lacs scholarships each for meritorious students, girl students and eligible students. These scholarships have been designed at NIA to assist scholars with satisfactory performance at NIA. Moreover, the financial support programme that is embodied in these scholarships is a right way of achieving this goal.

Q:   Does NIA Pune offer scholarships to students?
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Yes, NIA Pune offer scholarships to students as financial assistance. The below-mentioned are scholarships awarded to the PGDM Batch 2019-21:

National Insurance Academy Pune Scholarships
Mahadeo Narayan Parchure Memorial AwardRam M Moghe Memorial PrizeLingraj Mishra Gold Medal
Jagdhir Boda Gold MedalSubhash Chandra Sarker Memorial Prize-

Note: The scholarships mentioned above are from the past year. Hence, visit the official website for updated information.

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National Insurance Academy Pune Popular Courses

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National Insurance Academy Pune Courses and Fees 2025

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Q:   I got 78.29 in CMAT. I have no job experience. I took a gap after BCom. What are the chances of admission to NIA?
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The expected CMAT cutoff percentile for NIA Pune is above 75. The weightage given to various components in selection are given below. 1. Past Academic Record : 20% 2. Performance in CAT / CMAT : 50 % 3. Performance in GD/PI : 30% 4. Relevant work Experience (appropriate weightage will be given to those candidates with relevant work experience at the time of interview) . So from above work experience have little bit advantage here, but if your academic and GD/PI performances are well than you can convert this. Good luck
Q:   I have got 64.6% in 10th, 72.6% in 12th, 58.6% in B.Com, 62% in M.Com and 88.36%ile in CMAT, can I get a call from NIA?
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Well, the weightage that they follow is as follows: Past academics - 20% CMAT/CAT - 50% GD/PI - 30% Also, students with relevant work experience will be given preference. So my opinion to you is to apply anyway. Because, your past academics show an average rating while you have a decent score in CMAT. So, I think your CMAT score will compensate for your academics. Apply if you are shortlisted, do well in the GD/PI session. All the best. http://www.pgdm.niapune.org.in/admissions/adminssion-procedure.
Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for PGDM course at National Insurance Academy?
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National Insurance Academy has set forth the qualification criteria to be met by PGDM applicants to be granted admission. Before applying, aspirants must ensure that they meet the academic qualifications. Aspirants must have completed a three-year Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university. They should have attained a minimum aggregate of 50% throughout the three years of degree examinations. Candidates are shortlisted according to the marks acquired in the approved entrance test.

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National Insurance Academy Pune vs Other Colleges- Which is better?

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₹ 12.5 LPA₹ 11 L -/-
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Q:   What parameters determine which institute is better for pursuing PGDM compared to NIA?
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Candidates can consider various parameters to evaluate which institute is better for pursuing PGDM as compared to National Insurance Academy. Aspirants can compare it based on the number of specialisations offered, such as students' reviews, tuition fee, placement record, ROI, faculty, etc. These parameters help the students determine which is more suitable for candidates to pursue their desired course.

Q:   Which is better for PGDM: National Insurance Academy or IIM Rohtak?
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To determine which one is ideal for an MBA/PGDM, applicants need to consider multiple factors when choosing between the two. Both institutes have strengths when comparing National Insurance and IIM Rohtak for an MBA/PGDM programme. Applicants can refer to the comparison below for the MBA/PGDM programme:

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Tuition Fees

INR 11 LakhINR 17.7 Lacs to INR 18.9 lakh

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4.4/5

4.3/5

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180

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NOTE: The above-mentioned fees are taken from their respective official sources. They are still subject to change and, hence, are indicative.

Q:   Which is more economical, National Insurance Academy or DMS IIT Delhi, for pursuing PGDM?
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National Insurance Academy and DMS IIT Delhi are two of the popular institutions for studying an MBA/PGDM. The fee for the National Insurance Academy PGDM course is INR 11 lakh for two years. In contrast, the fee for the two-year MBA course at DMS IIT Delhi is INR 12 lakh. Comparing the two, the National Insurance Academy is clearly the more economical option of the two in terms of pursuing an MBA. However, the mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

National Insurance Academy Pune Application Process 2025

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Q:   What is the admission process for PGDM at National Insurance Academy?
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PGDM admission at NIA Pune is provided to deserving candidates who meet the eligibility criteria. The institute shortlists potential students based on the scores achieved in the accepted entrance exam. Applicants applying to the PGDM programme at the National Insurance Academy should adhere to a structured admission procedure. Check out the following National Insurance Academy admission procedure for the PGDM programme:

Step 1: Complete the application process

Applicants should visit the official website to obtain the application form. Submit the application form along with the supporting documents.

Step 2: Selection process

Candidates are chosen based on the scores achieved in the accepted entrance exam.

Step 3: Confirmation of Admission

After the selection process is completed, candidates need to pay the respective course fee to confirm their seat.

Q:   Can I get direct admission in National Insurance Academy?
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Admission to various courses at National Insurance Academy is based on merit and accepted entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are XAT,  CAT,  CMAT, and others. Candidates must secure a valid score in the accepted entrance exam for a successful admission to various courses. For direct admission details, please visit the official website of the college. 

Q:   How difficult is it to get into National Insurance Academy for PGDM course?
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National Insurance Academy is one of the best colleges present in India offering Management education to students. The mode of National Insurance Academy course admissions is online. Admission to various programmes is based on entrance exam scores and merit. The accepted entrance exams are XAT, CAT,  CMAT, and others. Hardworking students can easily get admission to the various courses offered at National Insurance Academy Pune. 

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Q:   Does the National Insurance Academy follow a semester system for the PGDM programme?
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Yes, the National Insurance Academy follows a semester system for its PGDM programme. Each academic year is divided into two semesters, each lasting six months, and students usually complete a set of courses in each semester. The institute offers a PGDM of two years' duration. The two-year programme is divided into four semesters. This arrangement provides a systematised method of learning and examination for future academic pursuits.

Q:   How is the NIA campus? What are the nearby facilities available to hang out? Will the course be very hectic as it is about Insurance sector?
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National Insurance Academy has a big campus with multiple facilities available for students. There are modern classrooms, coneference halls, library, and various other facilities are available in the college. The course is not very hectic but it is easily manageable. 

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National Insurance Academy FAQs

Q:   What are the job profiles offered during NIA Pune placements?
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Some of the popular job profiles offered to students during National Insurance Academy Pune placements are mentioned below:

NIA Pune Placements: Job Profiles

Underwriting Manager

Claims Manager

Actuarial Analyst

Business Analyst

Risk Analyst

Manager – Product Development & Pricing

Business Development Manager

Sales & Marketing

Techno-Marketing

Q:   What is the highest package offered at NIA Pune?
A: 

The highest package grabbed by the PGDM batch 2022-24 was INR 22 LPA. There are no past years' records for comparison. Refer to the table below to know the NIA Pune's highest package 2024:

Particular PGDM Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest packageINR 22 LPA
Q:   Is National Insurance Academy a good college?
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Yes, National Insurance Academy is a good college. National Insurance Academy is ranked 101-125 by NIRF 2023 under the Management Institutes category. NIA College Pune was established in 1980 jointly by the Ministry of Finance - Government of India, General Insurance Corporation of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India, The New India Assurance Company, National Insurance Company, The Oriental Insurance Company, and United India Insurance Company. National Insurance Academy provides placement assistance to students. 

Q:   Do CPCU exams cost paid by NIA? Does age matter during placements?
A: 
CPCU exam cost is included in the college fee. So it is paid by college. Age is not a criteria during placement in NIA by private companies. At the time of Joining the allowed maximum age limit for General & NC-OBC is 26, for SC& ST it is 28 years. Work experience is a criteria looking by companies mostly by IT sector. But more than 4 years is not appropriate.
Q:   Does this college offer a Non-Life Insurance course at NIA? How is its placement?
A: 
NIA offers 2 year PGDM course and which comprises of life, non life and general management subjects. Subjects are spread into six trimesters and non life courses including, marine, fire, motor, engineering, health, liability etc. are part of the curriculum. NIA has a good placement record. Placements will be in life, non-life, reinsurance, broker, IT companies etc. There is no dedicated course structure for non life. Course structure is approved by AICTE.
Q:   What government jobs can I seek after pursuing PGDM from National Insurance Academy?
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National Insurance Academy PGDM degree holders can develop a career in the government sector. The government sector provides job security, stability, and work-life balance for employees. Some of the in-demand PGDM career opportunities in the government sector are as follows:

  • Economist through the Indian Economic Service (IES) Examination
  • Reserve Bank of India Grade B Officer
  • Staff Selection Commission Officer
  • Probationary Officer for Government Banks
  • IAS, IPS, and IFS through the entrance exam UPSC CSE

NOTE: The aforementioned data is taken from various sources. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is the expected pattern of CAT 2025?
A: 

The CAT 2025 exam pattern is expected to be the same as last year. No change is expected, as a minor change was already brought about in CAT 2025 (an increase in the number of DILR questions from 20 to 22). Thus, the CAT exam pattern for 2025 is expected to be:

  • VARC: 24 questions, 40 minutes
  • DILR: 22 questions, 40 minutes
  • QA: 22 questions, 40 minutes  

Every question will carry 3 marks, and there will be a negative marking of -1 for incorrect attempts.

Q:   How much does PG Diploma at National Insurance Academy- NIA cost?
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The total tuition fee for PG Diploma at National Insurance Academy (NIA) in Pune is INR 11 lakh. The programme is a two-year full-time PGDM with an intake of around 180 or more seats and accepts entrance exam scores like CAT and CMAT. It offers a unique combination of Management and Insurance subjects and provides practical experience for interacting with industry professionals.

Q:   How many seats are there in National Insurance Academy for PGDM?
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National Insurance Academy has a total intake of 180 students for its PGDM programme. These seats are allocated to eligible applicants who have a valid accepted exam score. The institute offers limited seats for its PGDM programme. The mentioned information is sourced from the institute's official website. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

Q:   When the results will be declared at NIA? My GD/PI was in April.
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Students can check the overall exam schedule on the official website of NIA. Currently admissions are ongoing and GD/PI round is yet to happen. Hence, wait for the round to take place. Visit the official website for updated information on this. 

Q:   What is the dress code at NIA?
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National Insurance Academy (NIA) is an AICTE-approved private business school and is ranked 4th among NIRF-ranked colleges in Pune. It offers programs like PGDM and Ph.D. across several streams, such as insurance, general management, and IT. Apart from that, NIA also offers Diploma and Certificate courses in insurance. Referring to your query, according to the code of conduct guidelines of NIA, students are advised to be in proper dress on campus, which is usually a formal business suit with a tie. Casuals are not allowed on campus and you need to wear formal business suits during academic activities.

Q:   Can I get a call for GDPI in NIA, Pune for PGDM in insurance?
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Hi, Admission Process Register and Apply Interested candidates can apply online with required information Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GDPI) Shortlisted candidates will be called for group discussion and personal interview based on percentile obtained in CAT/ CMAT Final Selection Candidates are selected based on score/percentile obtained in CAT/ CMAT past academic record and performance in group discussion and personal interview. Selection parameters and weightage: Past Academic Record : 20% Performance in CAT / CMAT 50 % Performance in GD/PI : 30% https://www.shiksha.com/mba/course/post-graduate-diploma-in-management-national-insurance-academy-balewadi-Pune-23548.
Q:   Is there any chance to get a call for GD/PI at NIA? Are there any BCom graduates in the institute? I have scored 79 percentile in CAT.
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You will be getting a GD & PI call. GD PI will be in second last week of this month most probably (21,22), and will be held at NIA Pune Campus. Batch is mix of graduates from B.Com, B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc. etc. Almost 40 % students are from commerce background. Class comprises of 50% freshers as well.
Q:   What is the admission process for MBA at National Insurance Academy- NIA?
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Eligibility:- 

Any Graduate earning a minimum of 50%. Receive your CAT -2023, XAT-2024 and CMAT - 2024 results. As of July 1, 2024, the upper age limit is 30 years for SC/ST/DA candidates and 28 years for General, EWS and OBC-NC candidates. 

Tuition fee:-

Rs 11,00,000/- for 2 years.

Hotel and food charges:-

Rs 3,50,000 for 2 years.

GD/PI process :- 

After CAT/XAT/CMAT results.

Q:   How many companies participated in NIA Pune placements?
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As per the latest report, 29 recruiters from diverse sectors participated in the PGDM placement drive 2023-24. This included 11 first-time recruiters. The table below represents the number of recruiters that were part of National Insurance Academy Pune placements 2024:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)
Total recruiters29
New recruiters11
Q:   Can you rate the following colleges in terms of growth & placement : IPE,Hyderabad,NIA,NIBM,NIT Waran,XIME and BIMTECH,Noida?
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NIA being a premier institute in the field of insurance founded by Ministry of Finance GOI, LIC, Four GIC companies is a reputed institute in insurance industry. NIA established for the training and development of insurance professionals in the country. Placement from NIA is also in the related areas of insurance only. Where as the other institutes courses/programs are in general not in insurance and the placement in the insurance field from other colleges mostly in other domain. NIA stands out from rest of the colleges. Thus, comparing with other colleges is not possible. Sorry.
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Answered a month ago

Yes, the 2024 placement report for National Insurance Academy has been released. Check out the table below to know more:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Rate

100%

Students Placed

130

the highest Package

INR 22 LPA

Average Package

INR 12.30 LPA

PPO's Offered

57

Companies Visited

29

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Answered a month ago

Yes, National Insurance Academy has good placements for BTech, BSc, MTech. The placement statistics for recent years are given in the table below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2021)

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Rate

100%

100%

Students Placed

92

98

130

the highest Package

INR 29.5 LPA

INR 18 LPA

INR 22 LPA

Average Package

INR 10.3 LPA

INR 13 LPA

INR 12.30 LPA

PPO’s Offered

28

40

57

Companies Visited

35

17

29

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

National Insurance Academy has an impressive placement report. The table below provides the placement statistics recorded during National Insurance Academy placements 2024:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Rate

100%

Students Placed

130

the highest Package

INR 22 LPA

Average Package

INR 12.30 LPA

PPO's Offered

57

Companies Visited

29

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Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 months ago

Applicants applying for PGDM admission at the National Insurance Academy should have a valid rank/score in one of the recognised entrance exams, which include CAT, CMAT, and MAT. The cut-off varies from year to year. Applicants applying for PGDM admission to the institute through CMAT should target

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Answered 6 months ago

After completing a PGDM at the National Insurance Academy, students have various job opportunities in several fields, such as Investment Banker, Chief Financial Officer, Operations Manager, Asset Manager, etc. They can opt for a career in both the government and the private sector. Candidates can re

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