IIM Nagpur Blended MBA — The Only IIM MBA Without CAT or Career Break
For working professionals who have been watching IIM admissions from the sidelines — IIM Nagpur Blended MBA is different. No CAT. No campus relocation. No two-year career break. A full UGC-DEB MBA degree from a government IIM, delivered online with 4 campus immersions over 2 years. Batch 2 deadline: 11 October 2026.
Step 1 — Check Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with minimum 50% marks
- Minimum 3 years of work experience after graduation
- Currently employed or running a business
- No upper age limit
Step 2 — Submit Your Application
The application is submitted online through the official programme page. Provide personal details, educational qualifications, work experience, and a statement of purpose. Pay the application fee online at the time of submission.
Step 3 — IIMNAT Entrance Test
Eligible candidates take the IIMNAT (IIM Nagpur Admission Test) — an online test covering verbal ability, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, and logical reasoning. Test date: 18 October 2026. Preparation of 2-3 weeks is recommended.
Step 4 — Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates appear for an online personal interview on 25 October 2026. The interview assesses professional experience, motivation for the MBA, and career clarity. Be ready to discuss your career trajectory and what you aim to achieve with the IIM Nagpur degree.
Step 5 — Results and Fee Payment
Results declared on 28 October 2026. Selected candidates pay acceptance fee by 4 November 2026 and admission fee by 15 November 2026 to secure their seat.
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Documents You Will Need
- 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Graduation degree and mark sheets
- Work experience letters / offer letters / payslips
- Government ID proof (Aadhaar / Passport)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Statement of purpose
Don't wait until 10 October. Applications go through a review process — submitting early gives you time to fix any documentation issue and prepare well for the IIMNAT and interview.
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What is the eligibility for IIM Nagpur Blended MBA?
Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks and minimum 3 years of post-graduation work experience. No upper age limit. CAT not required.
What is IIMNAT?
IIMNAT is the IIM Nagpur Admission Test — an online test covering verbal ability, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, and logical reasoning. The test for Batch 2 is on 18 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply for IIM Nagpur MBA 2026?
The last date to apply is 11 October 2026. Entrance test on 18 October 2026, personal interview on 25 October 2026, results on 28 October 2026.
When does IIM Nagpur Blended MBA orientation start?
Academic orientation is on 29 November 2026 for all selected candidates.
What documents are needed for IIM Nagpur Blended MBA application?
10th and 12th mark sheets, graduation degree and transcripts, work experience proof, government ID, recent photograph, and statement of purpose.