Nirma MBA Admission through CAT 2026: Selection Criteria, CAT Cutoff, Selection Process & Last Date

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Updated on Mar 19, 2026 14:26 IST

Explore Nirma University MBA admission criteria, CAT cutoff, selection process, and weightage breakdown. MBA admissions at Nirma University is a four-step process which includes CAT, PI and TP. Read the article below to know the Nirma University selection criteria, CAT cutoff, fees, etc. for Nirma University admissions.

Read the article below to know the Nirma University selection criteria, CAT cutoff, fees, etc. for Nirma University admissions.

Nirma MBA Admissions Through CAT 2026: Nirma University offers admissions to its 2 year programme, Master in Business Administration, through CAT scores. The university is known for its scholarly success and selection process. Approved by AICTE, the full time MBA programme is focused on innovation, practical learning, etc. MBA admissions at Nirma University are done through CAT scores 2026. It is important for students to meet Nirma University CAT cutoff 2026 and eligibility criteria before submitting their application form before the last date.

CAT 2026 will be held on November 29, 2026. The CAT application form 2026 is expected to be released in the first week of August 2026. Read the article below to know the Nirma University selection criteria, CAT cutoff, fees, etc. for Nirma University admissions.

Table of contents

Nirma University MBA Eligibility Criteria
Nirma University MBA Admissions Through CAT Exam
Nirma University MBA Admissions Through CAT 2026: Fee Structure
Seat Intake Policy at Nirma University for MBA Courses

Nirma University MBA Eligibility Criteria

The candidates aspiring for MBA admissions 2026 at Nirma University should:

Have a bachelors degree or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate or CGPA.
Students in the final year can also apply.
Provide their proof of passing the degree before the specified deadline.
The degree must be recognized by the AIU, UGC or AICTE.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the CAT exam cutoff required to get admission to IIM Bangalore?

The CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore hovers between 97-100 percentile. The qualifying CAT cut off required for being eligible for IIM Bangalore's Written Ability test (What) and Personal Interview PI is 85 percentile for General category students, whereas for SC candidates, it is 70 percentile. For ST candidates, it is 65 percentile and for PwD candidates it is 60 percentile. Given below are the sectional and overall qualifying CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore.

General category: 80 VARC 75 DILR 75 Quantitative Aptitude 85 (Overall)
NC-OBC category: 75 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
EWS category: 70 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
SC category: 65 VARC 60 DILR 60 Quantitative Aptitude 70 (Overall)
ST category: 55 VARC 55 DILR 55 Quantitative Aptitude 65 (Overall)
PwD category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall)

Q: Is CAT cutoff higher for non-IIMs?

CAT cut offs for non-IIMs is usually lower than IIMs.

Top MBA College	CAT Cut Offs (percentile)
FMS, Delhi	98-99
IIFT Delhi	95-99
SPJIMR, Mumbai	95-99
IMT, Ghaziabad	95-97
JBIMS, Mumbai	96
MDI, Gurgaon	97-99
IMI, New Delhi	90
XIM, Bhubaneshwar	91
GIM Goa	85
K J Somaiya, Mumbai	86
TAPMI, Manipal	80
FORE, New Delhi	85
IFMR, Chennai	80
IRMA, Anand	80
MICA, Ahmedabad	80
LIBA, Chennai	70
XIME, Bangalore	70

Q: Is securing the CAT cutoff enough to get an admission offer from an MBA institute?

No, securing a high CAT percentile is not enough for admission. One has to clear the selection process round too, like WAT and PI.

Q: What is the difference between qualifying CAT cut off and final CAT cut off?

Qualifying CAT cut off percentiles of an IIM is the minimum percentile (sectional as well as overall) required by candidates to be eligible for the Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview PI round. These are only eligibility score and not the score for selection. The final CAT cut off percentiles are the scores on the basis of which a candidate is actually selected for the What-PI round. The qualifying CAT cut offs are released publically before the CAT exam and result as a part of selection criteria for the MBA/PGP batch of that year. The qualifying cut offs for CAT are release category wise - General, NC/OBC. General-EWS, SC/ST, PwD. The qualifying cut offs percentiles of General category candidate is higher than then rest. The final CAT cut offs are not released publically. The cut offs are estimate on the basis of candidate's selection for What-PI. The final CAT cut offs for General category candidate is also higher than then rest.

Nirma University MBA Admissions Through CAT Exam

The MBA selection process at Nirma University includes:

Appear for CAT exam

Students have to appear for the CAT exam 2026 for Nirma University MBA admissions. The institute uses the CAT percentile to shortlist students. The student should meet the CAT cutoff 2026 to proceed to final rounds of selection. Only CAT scores are accepted at Nirma University.

Apply for Nirma University

Students have to apply separately for Nirma University on its official website. Candidates have to fill the Nirma University MBA application form online. They would need CAT registration number, academic and personal details, and pay the application fee online.

Shortlisting through CAT Scores

To be shortlisted for the next round of the Nirma University admission process, students would require a CAT score, CAT overall and sectional percentile. The past academic record of the candidate and work experience, if any, would also be taken a part for the selection of interview call

Final Selection

The final selection of the candidates at Nirma University will be based on two rounds:

Personal Interview: The Personal Interview will be conducted to check communication skills, clarity of thought, leadership skills, etc.
Theme Development and Presentation: It is a unique short exercise conducted to check presentation skills and critical and analytical thinking.

Check the table below to know the weightage of the selection process at Nirma University:

Component	Weightage
CAT scores 2026	60%
Personal Interview	20%
Theme Development and Presentation	10%
Academic Performance (in Class 10, Class 12 & Graduation)	10%
Total	100%

Known for its selection process, Nirma University mainly focuses on the CAT exam score. The university selects students who are not only academically strong but also industry-ready. Students who are looking for admission to the Nirma University MBA course, should focus on scoring well in the CAT exam and also have a strong academic profile.

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Nirma University MBA Admissions Through CAT 2026: Fee Structure

Check the table below to know the Nirma University MBA Fees 2026 for General category:

Fee	MBA Fee (in INR)
Tuition fee	INR 7,07,500 (per annum)
Hostel fee	INR 94,400 + GST per annum for non-AC twin sharing without attached washroom
Activity fee	INR 15,000 per annum
Examination fee	INR 11,000 per annum

Students should note that the expenses for food, books, reading material, handouts, printout, medical insurance and electricity used will be charged separately.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which MBA colleges are available with 70 percentile in CAT?

A good number of private MBA colleges accept CAT score of 70 percentile in CAT. We have listed some of the colleges in which admission is possible with 70 percentile. Amity University AIMS Institutes (AIMS), Bangalore Amrita School of Business - Bangalore Acharya Bangalore B-School Asian Business School (ABS), Noida Amrita School of Business, Kochi Bengal Institute of Business Studies (BIBS), Kolkata Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Christ Institute of Management, Pune Doon Business School (DBS), Dehradun Eastern Institute For Integrated Learning In Management, Kolkata FOSTIIMA Business School, Delhi International Institute of Business Studies, Noida International School of Business and Media (ISB&M) Bangalore JK Lakshmipat University-Institute of Management, Jaipur National University (JNU), Jaipur JRE Group of Institutions (JRE), Greater Noida Lotus Business School, Pune Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar MATS University, Raipur IIKM Business School, Calicut IILM Institute for Higher Education, Delhi For full list, click here: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/colleges-accepting-cat-scores-range-70-to-80-percentile-blogId-11956.

Q: How many CAT mock tests to practice to score 99 percentile?

Experts recommend that aspirants must practice at least 40 CAT mock tests to score above 99 percentile well in the exam. Most of the CAT test takers take up to 50 mock tests of various types and difficulty level. CAT toppers in previous years have practiced even up to 80 mock tests during their preparation. However, candidates must decide the number of CAT mock tests depending on their control and confidence on topics as the exam day comes closer. Mock tests are the best way to judge your performance viz. The important topics of CAT. The more one practices CAT mock tests, the more accurate they get in solving questions from all subjects. It is very important to know which formula to apply to which type question to solve the problem accurately. Mock tests help candidates in this aspect which is why practicing mock tests is most important in CAT preparation.

Q: Which MBA colleges are available with 60 percentile in CAT?

There are a number of private MBA colleges that accept CAT score of 60+ percentile for admission. We have listed some of the colleges below: AIMS Institutes (AIMS), Bangalore Amrita School of Business - Bangalore Acharya Bangalore B-School Asian Business School (ABS), Noida Amrita School of Business, Kochi Bengal Institute of Business Studies (BIBS), Kolkata Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Christ Institute of Management, Pune Doon Business School (DBS), Dehradun Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management, Kolkata FOSTIIMA Business School, Delhi International Institute of Business Studies, Noida International School of Business and Media (ISB&M) Bangalore International School of Business & Media, Kolkata IIKM Business School, Calicut IILM Institute for Higher Education, Delhi For full list, click here: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/colleges-accepting-cat-scores-range-60-to-70-percentile-blogId-11984.

Q: Which MBA colleges are available with 80 percentile in CAT?

There are quite a few MBA colleges who accept CAT score of 80 percentile and above for admission. The admission process for these colleges include group discussion and Personal Interview . Fore School of Management Goa Institute of Management International Management Institute, Delhi Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli Praxis Business School, Kolkata Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management development & Research, Bangalore Shiva Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research TA Pai Management Institute Trinity College for Management and Technology, Ghaziabad Click on this link for more: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/colleges-accepting-cat-scores-range-80-to-90-percentile-blogId-11981.

Seat Intake Policy at Nirma University for MBA Courses

Check the table below to know the bifurcation of seats for MBA programmes at Nirma University:

Seats	MBA	MBA (HRM)
Intake	180	18
NRI/ NRI Sponsored Category	45	5
ACPC-State Quota Seats	75 (excluding EWS category)	7
Total seats	300	30

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