Master of Business Administration [MBA]

The MBA programme at NIT Warangal, offered by the Department of Management Studies (DMS), is a 2-year full-time residential programme spread across 4 semesters with an annual intake of 77 students. The programme is designed for engineering and science graduates seeking to build strong management acumen, with a curriculum blending core business fundamentals, analytics, operations, and strategy. Total fees for the programme stand at Rs. 1,97,700 (excluding hostel), and admission is based on CAT/MAT/GMAT scores followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The programme is particularly popular for its exceptional cost-to-benefit ratio, strong NIT brand recognition, and placement outcomes in analytics, operations, IT services, and consulting roles. Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are currently open. The application window opened on March 27, 2026, and the last date to submit the online application is April 25, 2026. Candidates must act promptly to avoid missing the deadline. Key Points The MBA at NIT Warangal is exclusively offered to engineering/science graduates, making it a highly technical and quantitatively rigorous programme. The Department of Management Studies (DMS) provides access to industry-grade software including IBM SPSS, Cesim, AMOS, and databases like Capitaline Plus. NIT Warangal is a fully residential institute; all MBA students are mandatorily required to stay on campus. After the 2nd semester, students undertake a mandatory summer internship in an industry/organisation. In the final (4th) semester, students complete a project in their chosen area of specialisation. The programme follows a continuous evaluation pattern combining lectures, case studies, seminars, in-basket exercises, and industry interactions. State-of-the-art AC classrooms are equipped with Wi-Fi enabled cyber infrastructure. NIT Warangal MBA Fees Fee Structure Fee Component Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Total Tuition Fee Rs. 35,000 Rs. 35,000 Rs. 35,000 Rs. 35,000 Rs. 1,40,000 Other Fee (Institute Charges) Rs. 42,500 Nil Rs. 15,200 Nil Rs. 57,700 Total Course Fee per Semester Rs. 77,500 Rs. 35,000 Rs. 50,200 Rs. 35,000 Rs. 1,97,700 The "Other Fee" in Semester 3 includes a Convocation Fee of Rs. 2,500. Hostel Fee (mandatory to stay on campus): Rs. 43,000 per semester for 1st Year PG students (Double occupancy). This includes Caution Money Deposit of Rs. 15,000 (one-time, at admission), Maintenance charges of Rs. 7,500, Seat Rent of Rs. 3,000, Water & Electricity charges of Rs. 5,500, and Mess Deposit Advance of Rs. 12,000. Total hostel fee for 4 semesters: Rs. 1,72,000 (approx., subject to revision each year). Since NIT Warangal is a fully residential institute and hostel stay is mandatory for all MBA students, the effective total cost including hostel is approximately Rs. 3,69,700 for the full programme. SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted from tuition fees; they pay only the other charges. Registration fee: Rs. 1,000 for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL applicants; Rs. 500 for SC/ST/PwD applicants (non-refundable). Refundable fees: If a candidate cancels their seat before physical reporting, Rs. 5,000 will be deducted and the remaining amount will be refunded. If the candidate cancels after physical reporting, only Rs. 3,000 (NITW Alma-Mater Fund: Rs. 2,000 + Career Development: Rs. 1,000) is refunded; tuition fee is not refunded. If the Institute cancels the seat due to ineligibility, the total fee collected is refunded. No EMI options are officially offered; however, an on-campus State Bank of India branch provides education loans at low interest rates. NIT Warangal MBA Admission 2026 NIT Warangal MBA 2026-27 Admission Schedule Event Date Application Form Available on Institute Website March 27, 2026 Last Date for Online Submission of Application April 25, 2026 Shortlisted Candidates List (on Institute Website) May 8, 2026 Group Discussion and Personal Interview May 28-29, 2026 1st Phase - List of Selected Candidates June 5, 2026 1st Phase - Online Reporting and Fee Payment June 8-9, 2026 2nd Phase - List of Selected Candidates (if seats vacant) June 12, 2026 2nd Phase - Online Reporting and Fee Payment June 15-16, 2026 3rd Phase - List of Selected Candidates (if seats vacant) June 19, 2026 3rd Phase - Online Reporting and Fee Payment June 22-23, 2026 Entrance Exam Dates (Accepted for NIT Warangal MBA) Exam Event Date CAT 2025 Registration Start August 1, 2025 CAT 2025 Registration End September 20, 2025 CAT 2025 Admit Card Release November 12, 2025 CAT 2025 Exam Date November 30, 2025 CAT 2025 Answer Key Release December 17, 2025 CAT 2025 Result Declaration December 24, 2025 MAT Feb 2026 (PBT) Registration End February 23, 2026 MAT Feb 2026 (PBT) Admit Card February 26, 2026 MAT Feb 2026 (PBT) Exam Date March 1, 2026 MAT Feb 2026 (PBT) Result March 14, 2026 MAT Feb 2026 (CBT) Registration End March 2, 2026 MAT Feb 2026 (CBT) Admit Card March 5, 2026 MAT Feb 2026 (CBT) Exam Date March 8, 2026 MAT Feb 2026 (CBT) Result March 18, 2026 Note: GMAT scores are also accepted. Candidates with a valid GMAT score may apply directly. GMAT is conducted year-round; candidates should check the official GMAT website for available test dates. The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change. Eligibility Criteria: Any Bachelor's degree with at least 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale with a valid CAT/MAT/GMAT score. SC/ST/PwD candidates require a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale with a valid CAT/MAT/GMAT score. Applicant must be a citizen of India (foreign nationals are governed by GoI rules). Admission Process: Apply online at https://nitw.ac.in/adm and upload all required documents. Pay the registration fee online (Rs. 1,000 for GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL; Rs. 500 for SC/ST/PwD). Shortlisted candidates are called for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) based on CAT/MAT/GMAT scores. All candidates, irrespective of category, must appear for GD and PI. Final selection is based on CAT/MAT/GMAT score, GD performance, and PI performance. Selected candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee of Rs. 77,500 (Tuition Fee: Rs. 35,000 + Other Fee: Rs. 42,500) along with hostel fee of Rs. 43,000 within the stipulated dates. Physical reporting at the institute is mandatory for document verification and medical examination. NIT Warangal MBA Scholarships 2026 Scholarship Details Scholarship Eligibility Amount/Benefit Application Institute Merit Scholarship Minimum CGPA of 9.1 in each semester Full tuition fee reimbursement Apply through NIT Warangal official portal; renewed each semester SC/ST/PwD Tuition Fee Exemption SC/ST/PwD category students Full tuition fee waiver (pay only other charges) Automatic on admission; submit category certificate TS E-Pass Scholarship OBC/EWS/SC/ST category, Telangana state residents only; family income up to Rs. 1 lakh per annum Covers part of tuition and academic fees Apply through Telangana TS E-Pass portal National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes As per individual scheme criteria (income-based, merit-based, minority, etc.) Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 2 lakh per annum (varies by scheme) Apply at scholarships.gov.in Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students SC students pursuing higher education in notified institutions Full tuition fee + living expenses (as per scheme norms) Apply through Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Education Loan (SBI On-Campus Branch) All students Loan at low interest rates to cover tuition and living expenses Apply at on-campus SBI branch A student can avail only one scholarship at a time from the institute-level schemes. Scholarships must be renewed every semester/year by maintaining the required CGPA and having no backlogs. OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2026 for the 2026-27 admission cycle. NIT Warangal MBA Placement 2026 Placement Statistics Placement Metric 2024-25 Total Students (MBA Batch) 39 Total Eligible Students 35 Students Placed (On-Campus) 22 Placement Percentage 62.86% Highest CTC Rs. 19.9 LPA Minimum CTC Rs. 6.6 LPA Median CTC Rs. 9 LPA Average CTC Rs. 11.9 LPA Source: NIT Warangal Official On-Campus Placement Statistics 2024-25 As mentioned, NIT Warangal offers admission to MBA program based on MAT percentile. NIT Warangal MAT Cutoff 2024 percentile is 80 for the General category. Check NIT Warangal Cutoff NIT Warangal MBA Cutoff Year-wise Trends The section below shows year-wise trends in NIT Warangal MBA Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the NIT Warangal MBA program in 2024 was closed at the 80 percentile , whereas in 2023, the closing percentile was 80 across all categories. Catgories Cutoff percentile 2024 Cutoff percentile 2023 General 80 80 According to an external review site Ranking 2025, NIT Warangal ranks 196 out of 370 colleges in India and 16th in state Telangana for its MBA program. 100 out of 125 under NIRF Management Ranking 2024. Read more on NIT Warangal Rankings here NIT Warangal MBA FAQs Ques. Is the NIT Warangal MBA programme only for engineering graduates, or can commerce/arts graduates also apply? Ans. The MBA programme at NIT Warangal's Department of Management Studies (DMS) is open to any graduate with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA, regardless of their undergraduate stream. However, in practice, the batch is predominantly composed of engineering graduates due to the technical nature of the institute and the quantitative focus of the curriculum. Commerce or arts graduates are eligible to apply and have been admitted in the past, but they should be prepared for a highly analytical and tech-oriented learning environment. The programme's strength lies in operations, analytics, and supply chain management, which naturally attracts engineering backgrounds. Ques. What is the minimum CAT/MAT percentile required to get shortlisted for GD-PI at NIT Warangal MBA? Ans. NIT Warangal does not officially publish a fixed minimum percentile cutoff for shortlisting. However, based on past trends and student experiences shared on forums, a CAT percentile of around 85-90 is generally considered competitive for shortlisting, though candidates with lower percentiles have also been called depending on the category and the overall applicant pool. For MAT, a score of around 600+ (out of 800) is typically considered a reasonable benchmark. The final selection also weighs GD and PI performance significantly, so a strong interview can compensate for a moderate exam score. Ques. Is hostel accommodation guaranteed for all MBA students at NIT Warangal? What are the living conditions like? Ans. Yes, hostel accommodation is guaranteed for all MBA students since NIT Warangal is a fully residential institute and staying on campus is mandatory. First-year PG students (including MBA) are allotted double-occupancy rooms. The hostel fee for the first semester is Rs. 43,000, which includes caution money deposit (Rs. 15,000, one-time), maintenance charges, seat rent, water and electricity charges, and mess deposit advance. The monthly mess bill is debited from the mess deposit advance. Students and alumni generally describe the campus infrastructure as well-maintained with good sports facilities, though the mess food quality receives mixed reviews. Ques. How are the placements for MBA at NIT Warangal compared to other NIT MBA programmes? What kind of roles and companies recruit? Ans. As per the official 2024-25 placement statistics, 22 out of 35 eligible MBA students were placed on-campus (62.86%), with an average CTC of Rs. 11.9 LPA and a highest CTC of Rs. 19.9 LPA. Recruiters typically include companies from IT services, analytics, BFSI, manufacturing, and consulting sectors. Common roles offered include Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Operations Manager, Management Trainee, and Consulting Associate. While the placement percentage is lower compared to some other NIT MBA programmes, the average package is competitive for a government institute. Students who are proactive in networking and skill-building tend to secure better outcomes. Ques. Can a working professional apply for the NIT Warangal MBA programme? Ans. No. NIT Warangal's MBA is a full-time residential programme, and as per institute rules, no employee shall be admitted as a regular full-time student unless they are formally relieved of their duties by their employer and submit a proper relief certificate. This means working professionals must resign or take a full leave of absence from their job before joining. There is no part-time or executive MBA option available at NIT Warangal. Candidates who are currently employed and wish to join must ensure they obtain the required relief certificate before the physical reporting date. Ques. What happens if my qualifying degree result is awaited at the time of admission? Will I still be considered? Ans. Yes, provisional admission is permitted for candidates whose qualifying degree result is awaited, subject to the condition that they meet the minimum eligibility criteria (60% marks or 6.5 CGPA) by September 30, 2026. Additionally, all exams must have been completed by August 15, 2026. Such candidates must submit a certificate from the Head of their current institution confirming this at the time of document verification. If the candidate fails to meet the eligibility criteria by the stipulated date, the provisional admission stands cancelled. It is advisable to keep this certificate ready before attending the GD-PI process.