IIM Nagpur Blended MBA — What It Is
The Blended MBA from IIM Nagpur is a full UGC-DEB recognised MBA degree programme for working professionals. It is the only full MBA degree from a government IIM available without CAT and without a career break. IIM Nagpur is a central government IIM — AACSB accredited, NIRF ranked in Management.
Key Programme Details
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Degree | MBA (UGC-DEB recognised) |
| Institution | IIM Nagpur — Government IIM, AACSB Accredited |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Format | Online (evenings + weekends) + 4 campus immersions |
| Fee | ₹12,10,000 + 18% GST |
| Entrance | IIMNAT — IIM Nagpur's own test (no CAT) |
| Min Experience | 3 years post-graduation |
| Batch 2 Closing | 11 October 2026 |
| Orientation | 29 November 2026 |
IIM Nagpur MBA vs IIM Certificate Programmes
This question comes up constantly. The answer depends on your goal:
- Want domain upskilling in 6-12 months? → Choose an IIM certificate (AGMP, NAMP, Analytics & GenAI, FinTech, etc.)
- Want full management degree + IIM alumni status for C-suite? → Choose IIM Nagpur Blended MBA
- Don't have an MBA degree and need one? → IIM Nagpur Blended MBA is the answer
Curriculum — What You Study in 2 Years
- Year 1: Business Strategy, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Operations, Organizational Behaviour, Quantitative Methods, Business Communication
- Year 2: Strategic Management, Business Analytics, Electives (Finance/Marketing/Operations/HR), Leadership, Capstone project
- Campus immersions: 4 visits of 4-5 days each at IIM Nagpur campus over 2 years
Who Has Done This — Batch 1 Outcomes
IIM Nagpur Blended MBA Batch 1 included professionals from engineering, CA, sales, operations, media, government, and entrepreneurship backgrounds. All continued in their careers while studying. Outcomes include management role promotions, salary increases, business expansion, and investor credibility improvements.
Read official Batch 1 success stories →
Batch 2 — Application Open Now
Last date to apply: 11 October 2026 · Entrance test: 18 October · Results: 28 October · Orientation: 29 November 2026