NIBM Pune CAT / XAT cutoff is 94 percentile and CMAT cutoff is 98.5 percentile for general category. NIBM Pune MBA / PGDM Admission is based on CMAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT and GRE entrance exams followed by Written Ability Test & Personal Interview. NIBM Pune has a batch size of 120 seats for its PGDM course. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree with 50% scores are eligible to apply for the program.

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NIBM Pune CAT Cutoff 2024

NIBM Pune CAT cutoff is 84 percentile in 2024. The details are as follows:

Category CAT Percentile
General 94
NC-OBC 84
EWS 84
SC 79
ST 74
PwD 74

NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff 2024

NIBM Pune Cutoff 2024 for CMAT is as follows:

Category CMAT Percentile
General 98.5
NC-OBC 88
EWS 88
SC 83
ST 79
PwD 79

NIBM Pune has released its CMAT AI rank for batch 2024. The details are tabulated below:

Category AI Rank (CMAT)
General  1078
NC-OBC 6981
SC 10003
ST 18667
PwD 18667
EWS 6981

NIBM Pune Admission 2024: Cutoff for PGDM

The institute formulates its own cutoff which changes every year. The cutoff for XAT / GMAT is as follows:

Category XAT / GMAT Percentile
General 94
NC-OBC 84
EWS 84
SC 79
ST 74
PwD 74

The weightages assigned for the final selection process are mentioned below.

Components Weightage
CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/GRE Scores 35%
Academic qualifications 25%
Oral Communication Test 10%
Personal Interview 25%
Extracurricular Activities, Sports, Work Experience etc 5%
Total 100%

NIBM Pune PGDM Eligibility

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA awarded by any Recognised University.
  • Candidates who are in their final year or are waiting for their result can also apply but they need to produce a certificate at the time of OCT and PI.
  • A valid score in CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/GRE

NIBM Pune PGDM Selection Process

NIBM Pune provides admission to candidates on the following basis:

  • The institute shortlists students based on the CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/GRE score.
  • The shortlisted applicants are further called for Written Ability Test and Personal Interview round at respective exam centers.
  • The institute will release the list of selected candidates
  • Finally, all the selected students have to confirm the acceptance by sending an email at the official website by remitting INR 1,00,000 towards the program.
  • On the other hand the wait-listed candidates will be offered admission in the order as mentioned in the wait-list in case there is any vacancy arising from the selected candidates.

NIBM Pune PGDM Admission 2024: How to Apply?

All the eligible students need to fill the application form which will be available online. The admission body advises to fill the form very carefully and not to miss any field. Check the steps to fill the application form beneath:

  1. Go to the official website.
  2. Click on “PGDM”, then select the “Admission” tab.
  3. Apply Online through the official website. Direct Link to apply here
  4. Create a New Account or login if you already have one.
  5. Fill in all the required details in the application form in the specified fields.
  6. After completing the form, upload scanned images of documents such as photograph and signature.
  7. Once the form is filled, pay the application fee.
  8. Lastly, click on the “Submit” button.

Documents Required-

  • Passport size photograph
  • Admit Card or Score Card of qualifying exam (CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/GRE)
  • Category Certificate (If Applicable)

NIBM Pune FAQs

Ques. What are the factors that will determine the shortlisting process for PGDM (B&FS) in 2024?

Ans. These are the necessary factors for the shortlisting process of NIBM Pune PGDM programmes-

  • The total number of applicants and their aptitude test scores.
  • Minimum 50% marks in graduation degree.
  • A valid CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/GRE scores of working professionals to join in.

Ques. Does NIBM, Pune consider MAT scores? 

Ans. No, NIBM only accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT. GMAT and GRE scores for admission into their PGDM programmes. 

Ques. How can I apply to NIBM, Pune? 

Ans. You can apply for NIBM from its official website (http://www.nibmindia.org).The institute has an intake of 120 seats. Admission is based on entrance exam scores, writing test and personal interview conducted by the institute.

Ques. How to prepare for WAT and PI for NIBM Pune?

Ans. The topics for WAT are general and related to current issues. PI questions are asked regarding your graduation, general awareness, basics of banking and finance and about your hobbies and interests. For PI, you should focus on your profile, be thorough with what is written in your resume, browse through current banking issues, read news regularly and be aware of what is happening around the world.