Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Bangalore

NMIMS Bangalore Overview

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Bengaluru, is a campus of SVKM's NMIMS Deemed-to-be University and operates its main Bengaluru campus on Bannerghatta Road. NMIMS started operations in Bengaluru at Koramangala in 2008 and subsequently established its full-fledged campus at Bannerghatta Road. The official campus address is Kalkere Post, Anekal Taluk, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560083.

For management aspirants, the principal programme covered by this page is the two-year full-time MBA offered by the School of Business Management at NMIMS Bengaluru. The programme is spread across six trimesters and combines foundational management subjects with electives and specialisation-oriented learning. The Bengaluru campus states that its MBA offering covers areas including Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR and Analytics.

A key point for students researching NMIMS Bangalore admission 2026 is the entrance examination requirement. NMIMS Bengaluru's official website states that admissions to its postgraduate courses are conducted through NMAT by GMAC and specifically says that NMIMS Bangalore accepts only NMAT scores for admission to its MBA programme.

The 2026 admission handout further specifies that applicants for the MBA at Bengaluru must first register for NMAT by GMAC and subsequently complete the NMIMS registration. For the 2026 admission cycle, NMIMS applications opened on 20 August 2026 and the NMIMS application deadline is 10 October 2026. The NMIMS application fee mentioned in the handout is ₹3,000, payable online and non-refundable.

The basic eligibility requirement for the MBA Bengaluru programme is a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Candidates appearing for their final bachelor's examination can also apply provisionally, subject to fulfilling the required conditions.

The MBA curriculum is designed around case-based and participant-centred learning. The programme includes core areas such as Marketing, Finance, Operations and Decision Sciences, Economics, Human Resources and Behavioural Sciences, Communication and Strategy. The second year provides a broad elective basket, while the programme also includes a compulsory six-to-eight-week summer internship between the first and second years.

NMIMS Bengaluru also has an industry-oriented academic approach, with the official MBA page highlighting practical assignments, business simulations, workshops and industry-linked electives. The campus describes a capstone exercise using CAPSIM and additional learning in areas such as Business Analytics and Management Consulting.

In terms of institutional recognition, NMIMS is listed by the UGC as a deemed-to-be university, with Bengaluru included among its approved off-campus locations. The university also states that its Bengaluru and Hyderabad campuses have AMBA accreditation.

For placements, the latest official 2025–26 placement report records 122 recruiters, 200+ final placement offers and 24 PPOs for the Class of 2024–26. The report gives a highest domestic CTC of ₹30 LPA, average CTC of ₹13.50 LPA and median CTC of ₹12 LPA.

Overall, students researching NMIMS Bangalore MBA, NMIMS Bangalore fees, NMIMS Bangalore admission, NMIMS Bangalore placements and NMAT admission should primarily refer to the current NMIMS admission handout and Bengaluru campus website because programme conditions, dates and fees can change between admission cycles.

NMIMS Bangalore Important Dates 2026

For the NMIMS Bangalore MBA 2026 admission cycle, the admission process involves two connected but separate registrations: NMAT by GMAC registration and NMIMS registration. The official NMIMS admission handout states that candidates must complete the NMAT registration first and then register on the NMIMS portal using their NMAT registration number.

The NMIMS application window for the 2026 cycle starts on 20 August 2026 and ends on 10 October 2026. The application fee for the NMIMS registration is ₹3,000 and is non-refundable. Importantly, candidates must complete NMIMS registration before their scheduled NMAT examination date; the handout gives the example that if the NMAT examination is scheduled for 11 October, NMIMS registration must be completed by 10 October.

NMIMS Bangalore MBA Admission Dates 2026

The NMAT 2026 dates are published by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The official NMAT schedule states that registration runs from 20 August to 10 October 2026, scheduling runs until 22 October, and exam delivery takes place from 2 November to 20 December 2026.

Students should understand that NMAT registration and NMIMS application are not the same process. GMAC explicitly states that registering for NMAT does not automatically complete an application to a participating business school.

NMIMS has an additional requirement: its 2026 admission handout states that NMIMS considers the score of the first NMAT examination attempted by the candidate. Therefore, applicants targeting NMIMS Bengaluru should read the NMIMS-specific rules rather than assuming that all NMAT attempts will be considered in the same manner.

For the second stage, NMIMS states that shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in a Competency Test and/or Personal Interview (PI). The university says the details will be communicated subsequently. The final merit list considers NMAT performance, PI, Competency Test, work experience and past academic performance.

The official handout also says that the merit-list cut-off is determined at the discretion of NMIMS. Therefore, students should not treat unofficial websites' predicted NMAT cutoffs as official NMIMS cutoff figures. The university does not provide a fixed Bengaluru MBA cutoff number in the 2026 admission handout.

NMIMS reserves the right to change admission dates and advises applicants to regularly check the official website for updates.

For NMAT itself, candidates can schedule an available test date, time and centre during the scheduling window, subject to seat availability. GMAC states that test slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 

NMIMS Bangalore MBA Courses 2026

The principal postgraduate management programme at NMIMS Bengaluru is the two-year full-time MBA. The official Bengaluru campus describes the programme as an MBA and states that NMIMS Bangalore accepts only NMAT scores for admission to it.

MBA — Two-Year Full-Time Programme

The programme is organised into six trimesters. The first year provides students with a broad management foundation, while the second year offers greater flexibility through electives and areas of concentration. The official SBM curriculum describes core learning in Marketing, Finance, Operations and Decision Sciences, Economics, Human Resources and Behavioural Sciences, Communication and Strategy.

The Bengaluru campus describes MBA learning areas including Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR and Analytics. Its overview also refers to areas such as Data Science, Behavioural Sciences, IT/Analytics and Business Environment & Strategy within the broader MBA curriculum.

The programme uses participant-centred and case-based pedagogy. Students work through lectures, case studies, problem-solving exercises, discussions, group activities and business simulations. The official programme information also highlights a CAPSIM-based capstone simulation.

Major Academic Areas

Students can encounter subjects and electives related to:

• Marketing
• Finance
• Operations
• Decision Sciences
• Economics
• Human Resources
• Behavioural Sciences
• Business Strategy
• Communication
• Business Analytics
• Management Consulting
• Digital Marketing
• Financial Risk Management
• Business Process Modelling
• Auditing and Reporting
• Fixed Income Securities and Debt Markets

The specific elective basket can change according to the academic year and curriculum structure. The official Bengaluru MBA page states that the programme offers industry-relevant electives and identifies Business Analytics and Management Consulting among its advanced offerings.

Internship and Practical Learning

A compulsory six-to-eight-week summer internship is an integral part of the full-time MBA programme. It takes place between the first and second years and is intended to give students practical exposure through a live organisational project. Successful completion is required for progression to the second year.

The programme also includes a two-week foundation programme at the beginning, covering areas such as case-based learning, Accounting, Statistics, Business Mathematics and Spreadsheet Modelling.

NMAT Relevance

NMAT is central to the MBA admission process at NMIMS Bengaluru. The 2026 NMIMS handout states that the NMAT by GMAC examination is mandatory for the MBA programmes including Bengaluru, and that only candidates who complete the required registration steps and appear for the examination are considered for shortlisting.

The university does not describe a separate PGDM programme for the Bengaluru campus in its current postgraduate admission listing; the flagship postgraduate management offering shown for Bengaluru is the MBA. 

NMIMS Bangalore Admission Process 2026

The NMIMS Bangalore MBA admission process 2026 begins with NMAT by GMAC and requires a separate NMIMS application. Candidates should carefully complete both stages because NMAT registration alone does not constitute an NMIMS Bengaluru application.

Step 1: Check Eligibility

For MBA Bengaluru, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks. Candidates appearing for their final bachelor's examination may also apply provisionally, subject to fulfilling the prescribed requirements before programme commencement.

The university also requires candidates with CGPA/grade-point-based graduation results to provide the equivalent percentage from their university where applicable.

Step 2: Register for NMAT

Candidates must first register for NMAT by GMAC through the official NMAT portal. After successful registration, the candidate receives an NMAT registration number, which is required for the NMIMS application.

For 2026, GMAC lists NMAT registration from 20 August to 10 October 2026, with the examination window from 2 November to 20 December 2026.

Step 3: Register on the NMIMS Portal

After completing NMAT registration, candidates must visit the NMIMS registration portal and enter their NMAT registration number. The NMIMS 2026 application fee is ₹3,000, payable online and non-refundable.

NMIMS states that its registration must be completed before the candidate's scheduled NMAT examination date.

Step 4: Appear for NMAT

Candidates must appear for NMAT by GMAC. NMIMS's 2026 admission handout specifically states that the university accepts the score of the first NMAT examination attempted by the candidate.

Step 5: Shortlisting

Shortlisting is based on the NMAT sectional and total score for candidates who have applied to NMIMS programmes. Therefore, merely meeting the minimum graduation eligibility does not guarantee shortlisting.

Step 6: Competency Test and/or Personal Interview

Shortlisted candidates move to the second stage. According to the 2026 handout, this stage may include a Competency Test and/or Personal Interview (PI). NMIMS states that the selection process is conducted in person and candidates must carry their NMAT scorecard.

Step 7: Final Merit List

The final merit list considers multiple components, including:

• NMAT examination performance
• Personal Interview
• Competency Test
• Work experience
• Past academic performance

NMIMS states that admission is granted strictly on merit and that the determination of the cut-off for the merit list is at the university's discretion.

NMIMS Bangalore NMAT Cutoff 2026

Official 2026 numerical NMAT cutoff: Not Officially Disclosed.

The NMIMS admission handout does not publish a fixed numerical NMAT cutoff for Bengaluru. Instead, it states that Stage 2 shortlisting is based on sectional and total NMAT scores and that the merit-list cut-off is determined by NMIMS.

Therefore, predicted cutoffs found on third-party websites should be labelled as estimates rather than official NMIMS cutoff figures.

Step 8: Offer and Fee Payment

Candidates who are selected receive communication through the NMIMS candidate dashboard. The admission handout states that call letters are declared on the candidate's dashboard rather than being sent by email or post.

Selected students must then complete the required fee-payment and document-verification formalities within the dates communicated by NMIMS.

NMIMS Bangalore MBA Fees 2026

For students searching for NMIMS Bangalore MBA fees, the official 2026 admission handout provides the academic fee applicable to the 2026–2028 MBA batch. For MBA Bengaluru, the programme fee is listed as ₹11,00,000 per annum.

NMIMS Bangalore MBA Fee 2026–28

*₹22 lakh is a simple calculation of the officially stated annual programme fee for two academic years. It should not be interpreted as a separately published consolidated fee by NMIMS.

The official admission handout lists MBA Bengaluru / Hyderabad / Navi Mumbai at ₹11 lakh per annum for the 2026–2028 academic year. It separately lists ₹13.50 lakh per annum for the Mumbai MBA, ₹10 lakh for Indore, ₹9 lakh for Ahmedabad and different fees for specialised Mumbai programmes.

Students should therefore ensure they are using the Bengaluru campus fee rather than accidentally applying the Mumbai MBA fee to NMIMS Bangalore.

NMIMS Application Fee

The NMIMS 2026 application charge is ₹3,000, payable online. The university describes this registration fee as non-refundable. The application window runs from 20 August to 10 October 2026.

NMAT Fee

NMAT is a separate registration from the NMIMS application. GMAC's official 2026 fee information lists the NMAT registration fee as ₹3,000 plus applicable taxes. A retake also costs ₹3,000 plus applicable taxes, while rescheduling is ₹1,200 plus applicable taxes.

However, NMIMS Bengaluru's admission handout contains an important campus-specific rule: NMIMS accepts the score of the first NMAT examination attempted by the candidate. Candidates targeting NMIMS should therefore read both the GMAC NMAT rules and the NMIMS admission handout before planning multiple attempts.

Hostel, Mess and Other Charges

The 2026 NMIMS MBA admission handout identifies the academic programme fee but does not provide a consolidated Bengaluru hostel-and-mess amount within the fee table. Therefore:

Hostel fee: Not Available / Not Officially Disclosed in the 2026 MBA admission handout.

Mess charges: Not Available / Not Officially Disclosed in the 2026 MBA admission handout.

Students should not treat figures published on third-party education portals as official unless they are confirmed by the university.

Fee Payment and Refund

NMIMS states that the academic fee mentioned for the 2026–2028 batch is provided for information and that the fee for the following academic year will be intimated at the time of admission in the offer letter.

For withdrawal or cancellation, the university states that refund rules announced by AICTE will be followed. The NMIMS registration fee itself is non-refundable.

Scholarships / Financial Assistance

NMIMS states that scholarship opportunities are available for eligible students. The SBM programme information mentions a need-cum-merit scholarship supported by the Mirae Asset Foundation for the full-time MBA programme, with eligibility conditions including annual family income below ₹8 lakh, an EWS certificate and an educational loan from a nationalised/private bank.

Students should verify the current scholarship conditions directly with NMIMS because scholarship availability, number of awards and eligibility can vary by academic year.

NMIMS Bangalore Placements 2025–26

The latest officially available placement report listed by NMIMS Bengaluru is the Placement Report 2025–26, covering the MBA Class of 2024–26 for final placements and the Class of 2025–27 for summer placements.

NMIMS Bangalore MBA Placement Highlights

These figures are from the official NMIMS Bengaluru placement report. The report identifies a highest domestic CTC of ₹30 LPA, average CTC of ₹13.50 LPA and median CTC of ₹12 LPA. It also records 122 recruiters and 24 PPOs.

The placement report states that more than 122 corporate recruiters participated in the final placement season and that more than 200 final placement offers were secured by the Class of 2024–26.

Salary Distribution

The official report additionally provides salary figures for different portions of the graduating batch:

• Top 10%: ₹22.41 LPA
• Top 25%: ₹17.97 LPA
• Top 50%: ₹15.26 LPA
• Median CTC: ₹12 LPA
• Average CTC: ₹13.50 LPA
• Highest domestic CTC: ₹30 LPA

These figures should not be interpreted as the expected salary for every student. They describe the placement outcomes reported by NMIMS Bengaluru for the specified placement cycle.

PPOs and Recruiter Base

NMIMS Bengaluru reported 24 pre-placement offers (PPOs) in the 2025–26 final placement report. The report also identifies 72 new recruiter associations and 50 loyal associations.

Recruiters listed in the report span several sectors. In BFSI, the report names organisations including Axis Bank, CRISIL, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Marsh India, Moody's and Wells Fargo.

The consulting and professional-services segment included recruiters such as Accenture, Alvarez & Marsal, EY, Grant Thornton, ndegene and TeamLease, with roles including Product Specialist, Staff Consultant, Associate Consultant and Domain Consultant.

Summer Placements

The 2025–26 placement report separately covers summer placements for the Class of 2025–27. The report records:

• Highest stipend: ₹1.08 lakh
• Average stipend: ₹31,000
• Median stipend: ₹30,000
• 91 recruiters
• 64 new associations
• 27 loyal associations
• 220+ summer internship offers

The report also records a batch size of 240 for the Class of 2025–27.

Placement Sectors

The official placement material shows opportunities across BFSI, consulting and professional services, technology/IT-enabled services, FMCG and other sectors. The recruiter mix includes organisations from banking, financial services, consulting, technology, consumer-facing businesses and professional services.

For students researching NMIMS Bangalore placements, it is important to distinguish the latest placement report from older reports. Earlier placement reports contain different salary and recruiter figures, so they should not be combined with the 2025–26 data. NMIMS Bengaluru separately publishes its 2025–26, 2024–25 and earlier placement reports.

The current official report therefore provides the most relevant published placement information for students evaluating the NMIMS Bangalore MBA placement report, average package and highest package for the latest completed placement cycle.