IIM Nagpur Blended MBA — What Makes It Unique
The IIM Nagpur Blended MBA for Working Professionals is the only MBA degree in India from an IIM institution that a working professional can pursue without quitting their job. Every other IIM offers either: a full-time on-campus MBA (requires 2-year leave), or executive certificate programmes (not a degree). IIM Nagpur is the only IIM that gives you a full UGC-approved MBA degree in blended format.
Key Programme Details — Batch 2 (2026-2028)
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Batch | Batch 02 (2026-2028) |
| Applications Open | 20th May 2026 (Batch 2) |
| Entrance Test | 19th July 2026 (IIMNAT) |
| Campus Start | 28th November 2026 |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Fee | ₹12,10,000 (excl. GST) |
| Format | Online (Wed/Sat evenings + Sunday) + 4 campus immersions |
| Eligibility | Graduate + 3 yrs work exp + IIMNAT |
| Degree | MBA — UGC-DEB approved |
| Accreditation | AACSB · NIRF #25 (Management) |
Session Schedule — What Your Week Looks Like
- Year 1 — Wednesday & Saturday evenings: 7:00 PM to 10:15 PM
- Year 1 — Sunday: 9:30 AM–12:45 PM and 2:30 PM–5:45 PM
- Year 2 — Weekday evenings: 8:00 PM–9:30 PM
- Year 2 — Sunday: same as Year 1
- Campus immersion: 4 modules × 5 days each at IIM Nagpur campus
The WHY — Three Reasons Professionals Choose This
Reason 1: MBA degree, not certificate. IIM executive programmes from IIM-A, IIM-K etc. give certificates. IIM Nagpur gives a degree. For roles where MBA degree is an eligibility criteria, this is the only IIM option for working professionals.
Reason 2: IIM institutional credentials. IIM Nagpur is a government IIM, AACSB accredited, NIRF ranked. The MBA carries IIM Nagpur alumni status — permanent. The institutional weight is categorically different from private or deemed universities.
Reason 3: No job interruption. Weekend online classes + 4 campus immersions per year means zero income disruption. The ₹12.10L fee investment is funded from your salary rather than wiping out savings.
Fee Structure and Payment
| Payment | Amount |
|---|---|
| Offer Acceptance | ₹1,00,000 |
| Instalment 1 | ₹1,98,750 |
| Instalment 2 | ₹3,06,250 |
| Instalment 3 | ₹2,98,750 |
| Instalment 4 | ₹3,06,250 |
| Total | ₹12,10,000 (excl. GST) |