Institute of Management Technology - [IMT]

Admission to MBA courses at all campuses of IMT Group (Ghaziabad, Nagpur, Hyderabad) takes place through IMT Common Application Form. However, IMT Nagpur also accepts an application form through the official website (for candidates who miss the Common Application Form Deadline). The registration for IMT Common Application Form starts in the First Week of September every year, with deadlines in the last week of November. Admission to MBA courses at IMT Nagpur is based on CAT/XAT/CMAT scores, followed by Profile Shortlisting and PI.

IMT Nagpur interview calls are coming in batches. People who applied in November or early December are getting calls first. Remaining calls will come in next 1 to 2 weeks. Some see "Slot Booking" tab on dashboard. if it's there, you are shortlisted. Wait for official email to be 100% sure.

1. IMT Nagpur MBA Admissions 2026
2. IMT Nagpur Admission FAQs

IMT Nagpur MBA Admissions 2026

IMT Nagpur offers MBA as a fully residential program in three different specialisations. The key important details about the admission process are given below.

IMT Nagpur MBA Admission Dates

CAT Exam Dates 2026

XAT Exam Dates 2026

CMAT Exam Dates 2026

IMT Nagpur MBA Cutoff

The institute doesn’t declare its minimum cutoff percentile. However, as per the official sources, the institute has closed its admission at 75 percentile for CAT/XAT and 90+ percentile for CMAT in 2024. IMT Nagpur Cutoff for reserved category candidates is typically lower than that of General Category candidates.

• Example A: A general-category candidate with CAT 91 percentile, 2 years’ experience and 75% graduation marks receives a shortlist and converts after strong PI/GD performance.
• Example B: An NC-OBC candidate with CAT 82 percentile and solid interview score secures admission due to category relaxation and a balanced profile.

Tip: Aim for CAT percentile ≥90 (general) or CMAT ≥85 to be safely competitive for IMT Nagpur; lower percentiles may work with exceptional profiles and strong performance in post-shortlist rounds.

IMT Nagpur MBA Selection Criteria

Candidates need to have passed a bachelor’s with at least 50% marks, plus a valid CAT/XAT/CMAT scores. The selected candidates are further evaluated based on their performance in PI. The final admissions are based on entrance exam scores, PI, past academics, and work experience.

The final weightage criteria for various components during the selection process is as follows:

• CAT/XAT/CMAT Scores: 35% weightage;
• Academic Diversity: 25% weightage;
• GE/Personal Interview: 30% weightage;
• Work Experience: 10% weightage.

IMT Nagpur Admission Stories 

IMT Nagpur Admission FAQs

Ques. Is work experience mandatory to apply for MBA at IMT Nagpur?

Ans. Work experience is not a compulsory requirement for applying to IMT Nagpur's MBA Programme. Both fresh graduates and working professionals can apply. However, if a candidate has work experience, it is seen as a value-add criterion during the evaluation stage. The admissions team reviews the experience based on relevance, quality and duration and most importantly, how it relates to the candidate's future management aims.

Ques. What is the format of the Personal Interview at IMT Nagpur?

Ans. The Personal Interview at IMT Nagpur is typically a 15-20 minute discussion with one/two or three panellists. Topics during the discussion may include details of academic interests, career aspirations, domain knowledge, work experience (if any), and general awareness. The PI is not always technical in nature but involves honest and well-articulated answers.

Ques. Are international students eligible to apply to IMT Nagpur?

Ans. Yes, IMT Nagpur allows international candidates to apply through its foreign/NRI/PIO admission criteria. For example, applicants must possess a valid foreign citizenship and/or NRI status and must have completed their qualifying education in the English language. GMAT scores and relevant academic transcripts must be submitted. The admission process may be slightly different and may involve document-based evaluations and web-based remote interviews.

Ques. How is the waitlist movement for MBA courses at IMT Nagpur?

Ans. Waitlist movement at IMT Nagpur depends on factors such as batch size, category-wise vacancies, and how many candidates accept offers in early rounds.

• If you’re near the top of the waitlist and in a reserved category: moderate to high chance (could be 30–70% depending on year).
• If you’re mid-list in the general category: low to moderate chance (10–30%).
• If you’re low on the list or late in the cycle: low chance (<10%), except for rare last-minute dropouts.

Ques. What are the registration fees at IMT Nagpur?

Ans. The registration fees at IMT Nagpur vary based on the mode of application chosen by the candidates. The candidates making registration through IMT Common Application Fees need to pay INR 3500+ tax. Candidates making registration through IMT Nagpur directly need to pay INR 2500+ tax.