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MBA Colleges in Nagpur 2026-27
6 institutes, the exams they accept and NIRF 2025 ranks, checked against official sites.
Nagpur is one of the few Indian cities with its own IIM: IIM Nagpur runs its MBA from a campus in MIHAN and was ranked 25 in the NIRF 2025 management list, while IMT Nagpur on Katol Road placed 99. Alongside these, the city has Symbiosis's SIBM Nagpur (SNAP-based, with a Food and Agri Business MBA) and several RTMNU-affiliated and university MBA programmes that fill seats through Maharashtra's MAH-MBA/MMS CET and CAP rounds. The MIHAN SEZ hosts IT firms such as TCS, Infosys and HCL Technologies, which gives local MBA students a nearby corporate base.
IIM Nagpur, in the city itself (Plot No. 1, Sector 20, MIHAN Non-SEZ, Nagpur 441108)
Best PGDM colleges in Nagpur
Indian Institute of Management Nagpur
NIRF 25The MBA includes an international immersion after the first year, and the 2026-28 cohort is 52% women per an institute news item (July 2026).
Official programme page ↗Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Nagpur
NIRF 99Established in 2004; the institute reports a highest CTC of Rs 24 LPA and average of Rs 10.25 LPA for the 2024-26 batch.
Official programme page ↗Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Nagpur
Offers a specialised MBA in Food and Agri Business Management alongside its general MBA; it is a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
Official programme page ↗School of Management, Ramdeobaba University (formerly RCOEM MBA)
Runs an MBA variant with SAP integration and another in association with NSE for FinTech; the school cites a highest package of Rs 12 LPA.
Official programme page ↗Tirpude Institute of Management Education
20% of its 180-seat intake (36 seats) is filled at institute level through a direct application; the rest go through State CET Cell CAP rounds.
Official programme page ↗Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Management Studies and Research (DAIMSR)
Began in 1987 as the management department of Dr. Ambedkar College and became a standalone institute in 2002, on a 23-acre campus at Deekshabhoomi.
Official programme page ↗NIRF 2025 Management: IIM Nagpur ranked 25 and IMT Nagpur ranked 99. No Nagpur institute appears in the 101-125 band.
MBA and PGDM colleges in Nagpur
6 institutes in and around Nagpur, with the exams each accepts and its NIRF 2025 management rank. Every name links to the official website.
| Institute | Type | Exams accepted | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Management NagpurMIHAN (Non-SEZ), Sector 20 | IIM | CAT | 25 |
| Institute of Management Technology (IMT) NagpurKatol Road (35 km milestone) | private PGDM | CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT | 99 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) NagpurWathoda / Bhandewadi | private university | SNAP | – |
| School of Management, Ramdeobaba University (formerly RCOEM MBA)Ramdeo Tekdi, Katol Road | private university | MAH-MBA/MMS CET | – |
| Tirpude Institute of Management EducationCivil Lines, Sadar | private (RTMNU-affiliated) | MAH-MBA/MMS CET, CAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MAT, GMAT | – |
| Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Management Studies and Research (DAIMSR)Deekshabhoomi | private (RTMNU-affiliated) | MAH-MBA/MMS CET, CAT, CMAT, ATMA | – |
MBA colleges in Nagpur accepting MAH CET
The same Nagpur college often accepts several exams. Here is the city grouped by exam, so you can see what one score opens up.
Indian Institute of Management Nagpur, Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Nagpur, Tirpude Institute of Management Education, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Management Studies and Research (DAIMSR)
Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Nagpur, Tirpude Institute of Management Education, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Management Studies and Research (DAIMSR)
School of Management, Tirpude Institute of Management Education, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Management Studies and Research (DAIMSR)
Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Nagpur, Tirpude Institute of Management Education
Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Nagpur, Tirpude Institute of Management Education
Tirpude Institute of Management Education, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Management Studies and Research (DAIMSR)
State admission route in Nagpur
MAH-MBA/MMS CET, conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra; seats in state-quota MBA colleges are filled through its CAP rounds (mahacet.org).
MBA careers in Nagpur
What the local economy means for summer internships and final placements:
- IT services in the MIHAN IT-SEZ: Infosys, TCS, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Hexaware, GlobalLogic, Infocepts (Nagpur Today, Feb 2026)
- Aviation MRO and aerospace components at MIHAN (Boeing/Air India MRO, TAL) (Nagpur district administration page, older 2011-12 data)
- Logistics and warehousing at MIHAN road and rail terminals (Gati, TCI and others allotted land) (Nagpur district administration page, older data)
- Pharmaceuticals in MIHAN, e.g. Lupin (Nagpur district administration page, older data)
MBA coaching in Nagpur
National coaching brands with centres in Nagpur. We link to each brand's own centre page; phone numbers are shown only for listings the centre has verified with us.
| Coaching | Centres / locality | Official page |
|---|---|---|
| IMS Nagpur | Dharampeth (Ojas Tower) | Visit ↗ |
| Career Launcher Nagpur - Dharampeth | Mata Mandir Road, Dharampeth | Visit ↗ |
| Career Launcher Nagpur - Medical Square | Medical Square, Ajni Road | Visit ↗ |
| T.I.M.E. Nagpur | See official page | Visit ↗ |
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Working in Nagpur? The online MBA route
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MBA in Nagpur: questions students ask
Which MBA colleges in Nagpur are NIRF ranked?
In the NIRF 2025 management ranking, IIM Nagpur is ranked 25 and IMT Nagpur is ranked 99. No other Nagpur institute appears in the top 125.
Which exam do I need for IIM Nagpur?
IIM Nagpur's MBA admission policy uses CAT scores; the 2026-28 batch was shortlisted on CAT 2025.
Can I get an MBA seat in Nagpur through MAH-CET?
Yes. RTMNU-affiliated colleges such as Tirpude Institute of Management Education and DAIMSR, and Ramdeobaba University's MBA, fill state seats through the State CET Cell's MAH-MBA/MMS CET and CAP rounds. Tirpude and DAIMSR also accept CAT and CMAT.
Is there a specialised agri-business MBA in Nagpur?
Yes. SIBM Nagpur offers an MBA in Food and Agri Business Management, with admission through SNAP.
Nearby and related
Sources
- nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/ManagementRanking.html
- nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/ManagementRanking150.html
- iimnagpur.ac.in/
- iimnagpur.ac.in/mba/
- iimnagpur.ac.in/mba/admissions/
- imtnagpur.ac.in/
- imtnagpur.ac.in/admissions
- sibmnagpur.edu.in/
- rbunagpur.in/schools-departments/school-of-management/
- rknec.edu/?p=144201
- tirpude.edu.in/
- tirpude.edu.in/admission/
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