Indian Institute of Management: Admission to Blended MBA in Data Science and Management (BMBA-DSM) Programme, 2027-2029

Indian Institute of Management

Nagpur, Maharashtra

Admission to Blended MBA in Data Science and Management (BMBA-DSM) Programme, 2027-2029

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Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Admission to Blended MBA in Data Science and Management (BMBA-DSM) Programme, 2027-2029

The admission process, including the shortlisting and selection criteria for the BMBA-DSM, 2027-29 batch at the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur).
The BMBA-DSM is a two-year programme spread across eight terms of three months each (4 terms in each year). The programme incorporates approximately 850 hours of classroom teaching spread over these two years, as per various regulatory agencies’ requirements. The courses include a mix of core (compulsory) courses and elective (to be chosen by participants) courses.
Duration: The BMBA-DSM is scheduled on weekends/weekdays evenings/mornings over two years so that working professionals can attend without taking a break in their careers.
Degree name at the completion: Master of Business Administration

Application Opens from: 09^th October, 2026
Last Date of Application: 21^st November, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification
A candidate should have the following educational qualifications:
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree of a minimum duration of three years from a recognized university or institution, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. A bachelor’s/undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or another relevant Science discipline is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification should be:
- from any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 or,
- recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India or,
- possess an equivalent qualification from an institution approved by AICTE or Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
- Foreign qualification: Equivalent to a bachelor’s/undergraduate degree as recognized by the relevant Indian authority/institution.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of full-time work experience, including technical/managerial/entrepreneurial, or professional experience, is mandatory within the last five years after completion of the undergraduate degree and preceding the last date of application.

The total number of months of work experience completed (as of the last date of application) will be considered. Only full-time and paid experience will be considered. Part-time/Project/Internship/CA Article ship/Apprenticeship/Pre-graduation work experience/ work experience for which stipend is received will not be counted as work experience. For work experience in multiple organizations, all the durations (months and days) will be added to arrive at the total experience. For example, if the total work experience is 13 months and 25 days, it will be considered 13 months. Valid proof of the date of appointment, work experience certificates and proof of payment/salary must be made available for verification at any stage of the application and submitted at the time of registration for the programme.

For candidates having work experience in the family business or own business venture, valid proof of the existence of the business, association, and role of the individual in the business and proof of payment during work experience will be required. It will be the candidate’s responsibility to provide documents as and when required by the Admissions Office.

Screening Examination

Candidates for BMBA-DSM must appear for a screening examination conducted by IIM Nagpur (IIM Nagpur Aptitude Test – IIMNAT) to be considered for admission to the BMBA-DSM programme. IIMNAT will consist of questions designed to evaluate a candidate’s Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.

The following are the key details about the IIMNAT Entrance Test:

Date of Entrance Exam: Refer Important Dates
Mode of Entrance Exam: Computer-based online examination. The details will be shared with candidates before the examination via email/admission portal.
Duration: 90 minutes
No. of Questions: 90 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), divided into three sections – Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA) – 30 questions each.
Scoring System: 1 mark for the correct answer (no negative marking).

IIM Nagpur reserves the right to introduce or modify any shortlist criteria before the screening exam.

Admission Process

Stages in the Admission Process
The admission process for BMBA-DSM will comprise the following stages:
- Stage 1:
  Candidates are invited to fill out a detailed application form within the stipulated date. It is also suggested that candidates check the admission eligibility criteria before filling out the application form and have the supporting documents ready for upload and verification. Candidates found to be ineligible or with an incomplete application cannot claim a refund of the application fee.
- Stage 2:
  Candidates who complete the application form and meet the preliminary eligibility will be called for the IIMNAT examination. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) based on the IIMNAT scores.
- Stage 3:
  Candidates who are shortlisted at the end of Stage 2 will be required to attend the PI. Only candidates who appeared for the PI will be considered for the preparation of the final merit list. Admission offers will be sent to the successful candidates based on their Final Score.
  
  The Final Score will be computed as follows:
  Final Score = 0.40 × Test Score Rating + 0.20 × Past Academic Performance (PAP) Rating + 0.40 × Personal Interview (PI) Rating.
Admission Notice
The announcement of admission to BMBA-DSM 2027–29 will be prominently displayed on the IIM Nagpur website (www.iimnagpur.ac.in ), official digital communication channels, and via email.
Application Procedure
- How to apply:
  The link to apply for BMBA-DSM is: https://iimnagpur.vcnow.in/mbadsm/registration.php . Candidates will have to pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹ 2,500.
  
  The BMBA-DSM 2027-29 admission process will be conducted in multiple rounds as deemed appropriate and decided by the Competent Authority. The application process timelines are provided in section 9.
- Documents to be uploaded:
  All related documents, as mentioned below, will have to be uploaded as per the instructions while filling in the application form.
  - Scanned copies of the originals of all academic mark sheets/certificates and undergraduate/postgraduate degree certificates, along with other mandatory documents, if required.
  - Work Experience proof.
  Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis to support the candidate’s application. Documents submitted by candidates will be verified during the application submission and shortlisting process and may also be verified at the time of registration or at any later stage, as required.

Admission Offer

The shortlisted candidates will receive provisional admission offer letter through the portal/email. Candidates need to pay Rs. 1,00,000/- at the time of offer acceptance, within the stipulated time as mentioned in the offer letter. This amount will be adjusted against the first instalment and balance amount is payable before the registration date as informed in the offer letter. A scrutiny of documents uploaded in the admission portal will be done prior to the provisional offer and the original document verification be done on the registration day. It is the responsibility of the candidates to check the eligibility criteria before applying. If a candidate is found ineligible at any stage during the admission process, the provisional admission offer will be cancelled.

Fees and Financing Options

Fee details
The total fee of the programme for the batch of 2027-29 is Rs. 12,10,000/-. The fee payable at the time of acceptance of the admission offer is Rs. 1,00,000/-. This amount of Rs. 1,00,000/- will be adjusted against the fee to be paid at the start of Term 1.
Please click here to download the fee structure.
Mode of Payment
The payment of the offer acceptance fee and the subsequent instalments must be made through the payment link that will be provided by IIM Nagpur.

Financing Options Several banks offer education loans to support students pursuing their education at IIM Nagpur. Please get in touch with the bank branch nearest to you to inquire about these loans. Please note that IIM Nagpur has no role in this process and does not share details of the candidates with the banks. The details of the banks are given as follows:

Bank Name	Details
Bank of Baroda	Click Here
State Bank of India	Click Here

Important Dates

Application Opens from	9th October, 2026
Last Date of Application	21st November, 2026 (Saturday)
IIMNAT	29th November, 2026 (Sunday)
Personal Interview	6th December, 2026 (Sunday)
Results	10th December, 2026 (Thursday)
Academic Orientation	TBD

Notes:

Any dispute or difference arising out of or relating to the admission process/procedure, admission policy, withdrawal, admission cancellation, or refund policy for the BMBA-DSM Batch of 2027–29 shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts/forums/commissions in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
IIM Nagpur is an Institute of National Importance that sets its own policies and is governed by the IIM Act, 2017.

IIM Nagpur reserves the right to change the admission policy including refund, shortlisting and selection criteria as deemed necessary.

Contact:
+91 76698 66868
iimnagpur@vcnow.in

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Edited By: Sahadeb

Edited On: 15 Nov 2026

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Nagpur, Maharashtra

Admission to Blended MBA in Data Science and Management (BMBA-DSM) Programme, 2027-2029