Institute of Management, Nirma University MBA Admission 2022: High RoI B-School with Moderate Fee; Check USPs, Criteria, Placements, Process

Institute of Management, Nirma University (IMNU), Ahmedabad, a high RoI B-school with low fee has opened Admission 2022 for all the 2 years full time UGC recognized MBA programmes. IMNU is one of the top 100 management institutes as per Govt of India, MHRD-NIRF Ranking 2021. It offers 2 years full time MBA, MBA (HRM) and MBA (Communication) programmes at moderate fee. Last date to apply for NIRMA MBA admission is January 31, 2021. Application process is online.

Read this article below to check key USPs, eligibility criteria, Fee, Placement, selection process, how to apply for admission 2022 at IMNU among other key details. To apply for MBA Admission at IMNU click here

Table of Contents
In this article we shall cover

1. IMNU Ahmedabad Key Highlights and USPs
2. Nirma University MBA Fees, Programmes Offered, Specializations, & Intake
3. IMNU Ahmedabad Placement 2021
4. Nirma University MBA Admission 2022: Key Changes & Step by Step Process
5. How to Apply for IMNU Ahmedabad Admission 2022: Important details
6. IMNU Ahmedabad MBA Eligibility
7. Important dates for IMNU Ahmedabad MBA Admission 2022

So, let us start with why you should consider and apply for IMNU Ahmedabad admission alongwith other top B-schools.

1. IMNU Ahmedabad: Highlights & USPs

• 1.1 Focus on All Round Development: To develop high quality professionals, IMNU emphasises on the all-round development of its students and aims at producing not only good professionals, but also worthy citizens of the country.  It endeavours to treat every student as an individual, recognising their potential and ensuring that they receive the best preparation and training for achieving their career ambitions and life goals. In its 25 years of journey to become the preferred MBA destination, the Institute has built its reputation with a dedicated goal of adding value to life and profession through innovation and continuous improvement in experiential learning, research and extension activities.  
• 1.2 National & International Accreditation: Nirma University and its constituent Institutions are accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), with ‘A’ grade. The institute also got International Accreditation "South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS)" for five years by Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), an international association, and a "SAARC Recognized Body. The MBA (Full Time) Programme offered by IMNU is accredited by NBA
• 1.3 Top Ranked: IMNU Ahmedabad is ranked among top 100 B-schools in India in the MHRD NIRF Ranking 2021. It was ranked as A1 category among the top 30 B-Schools in the country and 3rd Best Private B-School pan India by Business Standard, January 2021; Ranked 15th among Top Private B-Schools and 29th Best B-School overall in India by The Week, November 2020.
• 1.4 High RoI B-School: IMNU has moderate fee structure of Rs.9.52 lakhs for 2 years MBA programme followed by good placements that enable the students recover their investment in just one year.
• 1.5 High Placements: Nirma University MBA has recorded higher median salary at Rs.9.5 LPA and highest salary of Rs.18 LPA in Placement 2021. Read details below.
• 1.6 Global Collaborations: IMNU has academic collaborations with many top rated foreign B-Schools like Coventry University UK; University of Newcastle Australia; University of Dundee UK; Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia; Florida Atlantic University USA; The ITER International Fusion Energy Organization France;  Hof University, Germany;  Skyline University Sharjah, UAE;, Association of Commonwealth Universities Outcome Based Education (OBE) and many other Global Universities and B-schools.
• 1.7 OBE Introduced to Nurture Excellence: To remain in the top league of B-Schools, NIRMA University MBA has Outcome Based Education (OBE) by developing and nurturing a culture of excellence in teaching, training and research. OBE is practiced by the leading B-schools and is student/ learner centric as compared to the traditional form of education which has always been teacher-centric.
• 1.8 Corporate Interaction & Industry Exposure: The institute has functional Corporate Relationship Cell (CRC), which facilitates the entire process of placement. The students and faculty members are actively involved in the placement process. The students themselves constitute a Placement Committee (PlaceCom), which co-ordinates placement process from pre-placement interaction to post-placement follow-up with the corporate.
• 1.9 Unique Pedagogy with Experiential Learning:  Field courses on Managing Social Projects, Case study method(Harvard, Ivey and other International and Indian cases), Project work and Simulations are the main pedagogical tools for Nirma University MBA. Special emphasis on the development of soft skills such as communication leadership, teamwork, achievement orientation and creativity is placed. Industry and Academic shrink through Weekly organized seminars, Guest Lectures. These methods are further augmented by Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) from different providers, role-plays, group discussions and movie screenings and the actual mix varies with the nature of a course. To ensure effective learning, the Institute leverages the latest technologies to make teaching-learning process more experiential and participative.
• 1.10 Updated Curriculum: IMNU Nirma MBA curriculum is continuously updated to integrate changes that are taking place in the business environment. It is benchmarked against the courses offered among the best B-schools. Suggestions are also invited from industry experts and alumni in designing the curriculum. The curriculum consists of compulsory (core) and elective courses. The core course package provides students with the foundation of business. Elective course, on the other hand, are offered with an option to specialize in an Area.

2. Nirma University MBA Fees, Programmes Offered, Specializations, Seats
IMNU Ahmedabad offers four full time UGC Recognized 2 years residential MBA programmes. Each programme has distinct specializations. The Nirma University MBA fees payable by students for different MBA programmes and programme wise intake is as under.

2.1 Supernumerary Seats
Over and above the Intake of 240 seats in flagship MBA programme and 30 seats in each other programme, 15% (Supernumerary) seats are also allocated for admissions to Persons of Indian Origin, Foreign Nationals and Children of Indian Workers of Gulf Countries/South East Asia.

3. IMNU Ahmedabad Placements 2021
Institute of Management Nirma University (IMNU) Ahmedabad has a consistent record of high placements. The maximum and average compensation packages at IMNU have been rising year after year. For the batch 2019-21, IMNU Placements has witnessed average salary of Rs.9.25 LPA for the entire batch. The highest salary has stood at Rs.18 LPA.

3.1 IMNU Ahmedabad Placements 2021: Key Highlights

• Students placed: 100%
• Average Salary: Rs. 9.25 LPA
• Highest Salary: Rs.18 LPA
• Median Salary: Rs. 9.50 LPA
• Students Marched on Entrepreneurship: 20
• Total Recruiters: 94
• Top Recruiters: Adani, Axis Bank, Airtel, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Novartis, Cognizant, Hitachi, Crisil, HDFC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, EXL, Johnson Controls, SBI Life, Shopclues, Wipro among others

4. Nirma University MBA Admission 2022: Step by Step Process
Nirma University MBA Admission 2022 Step by Step Process is given below:

• Step-1: Apply & Appear in CAT 2021/GMAT and Apply for IMNU Admission 2022
• Step-2: Shortlisting & Final Selection
• Step-3: Merit List Generation
• Step-4: Final Admission Offer

Let us understand in detail each step of Nirma University MBA admission process

4.1 Step-1: Apply & Appear in Entrance exam & Apply to IMNU
Following are the key components of IMNU Ahmedabad admission application 2022 and acceptable entrance exams

4.1.1 Apply & Appear in CAT 2021 Exam

• For Nirma University MBA admission 2022, IMNU will accept CAT 2021 score for all its MBA programmes
• You first need to apply and appear in CAT 2021 and score well to clear the cut offs as prescribed by IMNU Ahmedabad
• IMNU Ahmedabad will receive the CAT scores from IIM for the candidates who have applied to the Institute.
• NRI sponsored candidates will be considered for admission only on the basis of CAT-2021 scores. GMAT scores will not be considered for NRI sponsored categories.
• Overseas Citizen of India/Foreign Nationals/NRI/Person of Indian origin/ Children of Indian Workers of Gulf Countries/South East Asia candidates can be considered for admission on the basis of their GMAT scores also (Not taken before July 2021)

4.1.2 Apply for Nirma University MBA Admission 2022
After submitting you exam application, you need to apply separately for IMNU Ahmedabad MBA Admission online. Read Details Below under How to Apply

4.2 Step-2: Shortlisting & Final Selection 2022
IMNU Ahmedabad will shortlist candidates based on valid CAT 2021 scores and various other components. Nirma University MBA Admission is through a rigorous selection process including shortlisting followed by PI round and Theme Development & Presentation (TDP).

4.2.1 IMNU Ahmedabad Shortlisting Criteria
Candidates are short-listed based on the basis of their performance in different components of Common Admission Test (CAT)

4.2.1.2 Nirma University MBA Cut off for Shortlisting
Nirma University MBA cut off as prescribed by IMNU Ahmedabad for admission 2022 for shortlisting the candidates for its different MBA programmes are as below

4.2.2 IMNU Ahmedabad Final Selection Criteria

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview and Theme Development & Presentation (TDP)
• The final selection process includes evaluation of candidates on the basis of their performance in TDP, Personal Interview, past academic performance in  XII and graduation, work experience and their score in CAT 2021 exam

4.3 Step-3: Nirma University MBA Admission 2022 Weightages
IMNU Ahmedabad in its MBA final selection round will have following components and will award following weightages respectively to generate final merit list

Important:
Nirma University MBA admission Weights for MBA (Communications )are slightly different. Weight for CAT 2021 score is 50%. A new component-Portfolio Assessment Score will also be used in addition to the above-mentioned criteria and its weight is 10% in final selection.

·An additional score up to 10 points will be given for fulltime relevant work experience in professional organizations in Nirma University MBA admission 2022.

4.3.1 Computation of Academic Performance in IMNU Ahmedabad Final Selection Process

While computing the score of the Academic Performance, the following weightage will be given for each sub-component of the score of the Academic Performance.

* Important Note: Only the aggregate marks obtained in the examinations upto pre-final year will be considered for computing the merit, for example in case of a 3-year degree programme first and second year examinations' marks will be counted and in case a 4-year degree programme first, second and third year examinations' marks will be counted

4.4: Step-4: Admission Offer at IMNU Ahmedabad
Admissions will be offered as per the merit of the composite score in the month of April 2022. Successful candidates will be informed through the e-mail on their email addresses registered with the Institute. Admission offer letters will also be sent at these mailing addresses. Applicants should check the updates on the website and their e-mail accounts at regular intervals.

5. How to Apply for Nirma University MBA Admission 2022?
IMNU Ahmedabad Application form has to be submitted online only. Applicants should complete the online application form with non-refundable admission processing fee of Rs. 1500/-. The payment should be made online by credit card/debit card/net banking. 

All communications with regard to admission will be done online or through electronic mails, so the candidates are advised to keep track of the online information at our website and check emails provided in application form. Key points to note in IMNU Ahmedabad Application process are:

• There is one common application form for all the MBA programmes
• Applications complete in all respects, including application processing fees, should be submitted online by midnight of December 20, 2021
• Incomplete forms are liable to be rejected summarily.

6. IMNU Ahmedabad Eligibility for MBA Admission

1. To meet the IMNU Ahmedabad eligibility criteria, the candidate must hold a minimum 3 years’ bachelor's degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
2. A candidate appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply.
3. It is mandatory for a final year student, who is provisionally considered eligible by IMNU Ahmedabad and offered admission, to furnish the proof of meeting the minimum eligibility criteria within 3 months of joining the programme. They should have appeared in all the examinations of their graduation by the time of commencement of the programme. The candidates failing to meet the minimum eligibility criteria will be asked to withdraw from the programme. The tuition fee paid by such candidates will be forfeited unless such vacant seats are filled by other candidates.
4. Apart from a recognized graduate degree, the candidate should appear in CAT 2021 exam and must score minimum cut off score in the entrance exam to become eligible for admission

7. Important Dates for Nirma University MBA Admission 2022
Following are the key dates for IMNU Ahmedabad admission process 2022: 

The Institute of Management, Nirma University (IMNU) Ahmedabad earlier known as Nirma Institute of Management came into existence in 1996. Embodying the principles of entrepreneurship, excellence and professionalism, it imparts word-class business education and has produced new generation leaders and managers over the years.

Nirma University, was established in the year 2003 as a Statutory University under a special act passed by the Gujarat State Legislative Assembly. The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and all its academic Programmes are recognized by the UGC.

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