National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR) University
Pune, Maharashtra
Admission to UG and PG Programmes, 2026
Simply put, we don’t just seek better learners, but better humans. Humans that have the best interest of the society at heart. Humans that are responsible, creative, and always ready to find a solution to challenges. A major part of our selection process revolves around determining the attributes that go beyond your resume. We value the distinct experiences that have made you you, and can’t wait to see how well they translate into academic achievement.
How to apply
Once you’re ready to take the leap, you can apply for admission to NICMAR University. To apply online, simply pay the application fees and upload your documents.
Make sure to enter all information correctly and upload all specified documents, and you’re good to go.
Application Fee:
PG Programmes: INR 2,500/-
UG Programmes: INR 1,000/-
Admission Schedule-2026 (1st round)
Starting date for Submission of Application
12/10/2025
Last date for Submission of Application
21/12/2025
PG-NCAT (Aptitude Test and Personal Interview) for PG Programmes
10/01/2026 to 23/01/2026
Date of Declaration of Admissions Results
03/02/2026
Last date for Payment of Programme Fees (1st Instalment)
14/02/2026
Date of Commencement of Programmes for 2026 batch
06/07/2026
Important Note: Admission process will be conducted online and the detailed Information will be shared with the applicants.
PG Programmes: PG-NCAT (Aptitude test and Personal interview) is mandatory for all aspirants applying to MBA and PGD programmes. In addition to PG-NCAT, valid scores of the aspirants appearing for CUET PG / MH-CET / CAT / XAT / MAT / NMAT / GRE / GMAT will be considered for MBA & PGD programmes. For M.Plan and M.Tech programmes, GATE scores (in Architecture & Planning / Civil Engineering for M.Plan, and Civil Engineering for M.Tech) will be accepted as an alternative to the PG-NCAT (Aptitude Test).
Candidates who appear for both PG-NCAT and any of the approved entrance examinations mentioned above will have their best score considered, wherever applicable.
UG Programmes:
(i) Integrated MBA (BBA + MBA),
(ii) B.Tech. in Civil: UG-NCAT (Written Test) and PI schedule dates will be finalized according to HSC board examination for the convenience of the applicants.
a) Valid scores of SAT / UGAT / IPMAT (IIM Indore) / CUET UG will be considered as an alternative for UG-NCAT for (i).
b). Valid scores of JEE / SAT / MH CET / PERA / CUET UG / Other States CET will be considered as an alternative for UG-NCAT for (ii).
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.): Applicants should Qualify for National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) or JEE Paper 2 (NTA). They are required to appear for Counselling Session of NICMAR University, Pune.
Admission Procedure
Admission Policy
Selection of students is made by the selection committee. Those interested in admission to the programmes offered by the NICMAR University, Pune may apply online, pay fees and upload documents through our website. All specified documents must be submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Fee:
PG Programmes: INR 2,500/-
UG Programmes: INR 1,000/-
Candidates’ preference of programme will be considered, but the allotment will be done at the sole discretion of the admission department, NICMAR University. Candidates should appear for the selection procedure on the given dates.
Admission process will be conducted online and the detailed Information will be shared with the applicants.
SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR PG PROGRAMMES
Applications are scrutinised and eligibility is established on the basis of the documents submitted. Eligible candidates will be invited to appear for the selection procedure, i.e., PGNCAT which comprises Aptitude Test, Personal Interview (PI) and Rating of Application (RA). PG-NCAT (Aptitude test and Personal interview) is mandatory for all aspirants applying to MBA and PGD programmes. In addition to PG-NCAT, valid scores of the aspirants appearing for CUET PG / MH-CET / CAT / XAT / MAT / NMAT / GRE / GMAT will be considered for MBA & PGD programmes. For M.Plan and M.Tech programmes, GATE scores (in Architecture & Planning / Civil Engineering for M.Plan, and Civil Engineering for M.Tech) will be accepted as an alternative to the PG-NCAT (Aptitude Test).
Candidates who appear for both PG-NCAT and any of the approved entrance examinations mentioned above will have their best score considered, wherever applicable.
Post Graduate NICMAR Common Admission Test (PG-NCAT)
Details
Total Marks
Aptitude Test
a) Quantitative and Analytical Ability
b) Data Interpretation
c) Verbal Ability
d) Industry Awareness and Current Affairs
150 marks
60 marks
30 marks
40 marks
20 marks
Personal Interview (PI)
50 marks
Rating of Application (RA)
50 marks
Total
250 Marks
The RA is calculated on the basis of weighted scores of the cumulative academic performance along with work experience (wherever applicable) obtained from the documents submitted to NICMAR University by the candidates.
Selection of candidates is done on the basis of merit. Admission offer letters are issued in the order of merit.
SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR UG PROGRAMMES - Integrated MBA (BBA + MBA) and B.Tech. (Civil)
Applications are scrutinized and eligibility is established on the basis of the documents submitted. Eligible candidates will be invited to appear for the selection procedure, which comprises Under Graduate NICMAR Common Admission Test (UG-NCAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
Details
Total Marks
Under Graduate NICMAR Common Admission Test (UG-NCAT)
a) English Language
b) Quantitative Aptitude
c) Test of Reasoning
d) General Knowledge
100 marks
25 marks
25 marks
25 marks
25 marks
Personal Interview (PI)
50 marks
Total
150 Marks
Valid scores of SAT / UGAT / IPMAT (IIM Indore) / CUET UG will be considered as an alternative for UG-NCAT for Integrated MBA (BBA + MBA) programme.
For B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, valid scores of JEE / SAT / MH CET / PERA / CUET UG / Other States CET will be considered as an alternative for UG-NCAT.
For candidates appearing in NCAT & other additional entrance exam (as mentioned above), the highest score between these exams will be considered for final merit.
Selection of candidates is done on the basis of merit. Admission offer letters are issued in the order of merit.\
- Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
Applications are scrutinised and eligibility is established on the basis of the documents submitted. Applicants should Qualify for National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) or JEE Paper 2 (NTA). They are required to appear for Counselling Session of NICMAR University, Pune.
The admission will be based on the candidate’s NATA score or JEE Paper 2 (50% weightage) and marks of 10+2 examination or 10+3 Diploma examination (50% weightage).
01. MBA in Advanced Construction Management (2 Years) Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates with a regular Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture / Planning from a recognised Institution / University are eligible. Candidates seeking admission are required to have secured minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for the candidates from reserved category) at graduation level. Final year eligible graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must have completed (passed) their Graduation before the commencement of programme.
02 PG Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Contract Management (1 Year) Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates with a regular Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture / Planning from a recognised Institution / University are eligible. Candidates seeking admission are required to have secured minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for the candidates from reserved category) at graduation level. Final year eligible graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must have completed (passed) their Graduation before the commencement of programme.
01 MBA in Project Engineering & Management (2 Years) Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates with a regular Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture / Planning / Interior Designing / Construction Management / Building Services Engineering & related fields in built environment from a recognized Institution / University are eligible. Candidates seeking admission are required to have secured minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for the candidates from reserved category) at graduation level. Final year eligible graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must have completed (passed) their Graduation before the commencement of programme.
01 MBA in Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure Management (2 Years) Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates with a regular Bachelor's degree in engineering / architecture / planning / commerce / finance / banking / management / economics / mathematics / statistics, /law from a recognised Institution / University are eligible. Candidates seeking admission are required to have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for candidates from the reserved category) at the graduation level. Final year eligible graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must have completed (passed) their Graduation before the commencement of the programme.
02 PG Diploma in Asset and Facilities Management (1 Years) Eligibility Criteria – One-Year Programme in Asset and Facilities Management:
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for candidates belonging to reserved categories). A background in engineering, architecture, hospitality, real estate, or operations management is preferred. Final-year students who are eligible to graduate may also apply; however, they must have completed their degree requirements before the commencement of the programme. Mid-career professionals with relevant experience in construction, real estate, infrastructure, or allied sectors are encouraged to apply. The programme also welcomes individuals seeking a career transition into the field of Asset and Facilities Management.
01 Master of Planning (Urban Planning) - (2 Years) Eligibility Criteria:
A Candidate with 50% marks in Bachelor of Planning/ Architecture/ Civil Engineering/ Structural Engineering / Construction Technology / Construction Management / Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering / Computer Science / Infrastructure Planning and Management from a recognized statutory institute or any other recognized by the Institute of Town Planners India, New Delhi
or
A Candidate with 50% marks in Master of Geography/ Economics/ Sociology/ Social Work/ Population Studies/ Development Studies/ Geoinformatics/ Mathematics/ Econometrics/ Statistics/ Operation Research/ Public Administration/ Management/ Governance/ Public Policy from a recognized statutory institute or any other recognized by the Institute of Town Planners India, New Delhi.
02 Bachelor of Architecture (5 Years) Eligibility Criteria:
As per Council of Architecture (CoA) mandatory eligibility criteria for admission to 1st of 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree course is as under:
1. No candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless she/he has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
or
Passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
2. The candidate needs to qualify an aptitude test in Architecture, i.e. NATA or JEE-II.
3. The admission will be based on the candidate’s marks for aptitude tests NATA score or JEE Paper 2 (50% weightage) and marks of 10+2 examination or 10+3 Diploma examination (50% weightage).
4. Reservation of seats and relaxation in percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination for admission shall be as per the reservation policy of Central Government or the respective State Governments.
01 MBA in Sustainable Energy Management (2 Years) Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates with a regular Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology in any discipline / Architecture / Bachelor of Science or Master of Science qualification in (Physics/Chemistry/Electronics/B Voc [Renewable]) from a recognised Institution / University are eligible to apply. Industry sponsored candidates with the above criteria are also eligible to apply. Candidates seeking admission are required to have secured minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for the candidates from reserved category) at graduation / post-graduation level. Final year eligible graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must have completed (passed) their Graduation before the commencement of programme. While applicants from diverse academic backgrounds may apply, a foundation in engineering, architecture, hospitality, real estate, or operations management is preferred.
02 MBA in Environmental Sustainability (2 Years) Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates with a regular Bachelor’s degree (minimum three years) in any discipline or Masters (mandatory two years) in any discipline from a recognised Institution / University are eligible to apply. Candidates seeking admission are required to have secured minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for the candidates from reserved category) at graduation / post-graduation level. Final year eligible graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must complete their Graduation / Post graduation before the commencement of the programme.
01 M.Tech. in Construction Technology and Management (2 Years) Eligibility Criteria:
i. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Equivalent degree in relevant field.
ii. The candidate must have secured at least 50% marks (45% for the candidates from reserved category) or its equivalent CGPA are eligible to apply.
Final year eligible graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must have completed (passed) their Graduation before the commencement of programme.
02 M.Tech. in Infrastructure Project Management (2 Years) Eligibility Criteria:
i. Bachelor’s degree in Civil/ Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Equivalent degree in relevant field.
ii. The candidate must have secured at least 50% marks (45% for the candidates from reserved category) or its equivalent CGPA are eligible to apply.
Final year eligible graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must have completed (passed) their Graduation before the commencement of programme.
03 PG Diploma in Ready Mix Concrete Management (1 Years) Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates with a regular bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from a recognized institution/university are eligible. Candidates seeking admission are required to have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for the candidates from the reserved category) at the graduation level. Final year eligible graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must have completed (passed) their Graduation before the commencement of programme.
04 B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (4 Years) Eligibility Criteria:
The candidate, For First Year
i. should have passed 10+2 examination or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Agriculture or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies or Electronics or Entrepreneurship and obtained at least 45% marks (at least 40% marks, in case of Reserved categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) in the above subjects taken together and obtained non-zero positive score in Joint Entrance Test (JEE) (Main) Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) or The Candidate should have appeared in UG-NCAT and obtained non-zero score in UG-NCAT conducted by the NICMAR University. Pune.
ii. Passed three years of D. Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector.
For Direct Second Year
iii. should have passed minimum three years Diploma in Engineering and Technology and obtained atleast 45% marks (at least 40% mark in case of Reserved categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only)
Note:
a. Candidates who have appeared for the class XII examination and are awaiting their final results will be provisionally admitted to the programme based on their performance in the selection process. These candidates must ensure that the pending mark sheets are submitted within one month of the commencement of programme, failing which the admission will be cancelled.
b. Any other criterion is declared from time to time by the appropriate authority as defined under the Act.
c. In case the eligibility criteria are not applicable, the decision of NICMAR University will be final
01 MBA [2 Years]
[Specialisations Offered: Business Analytics, Infrastructure Management, Financial Strategies, Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Digital Strategies, Management Consulting, People and Communication] Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates with a regular Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised Institution / University are eligible. Candidates seeking admission are required to have secured minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for the candidates from reserved category) at graduation level. Final year eligible graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must have completed (passed) their Graduation before the commencement of programme.
02 MBA in Family Business and Entrepreneurship (2 Years) Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates with a regular graduate degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for the candidates from reserved category) from a recognized institution / university are eligible. Final year graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must have completed (passed) their Graduation before the commencement of programme. Candidates with a keen interest or background in Entrepreneurship/Startups/Family Business are encouraged to apply.
03 Integrated MBA [BBA + MBA (5 Years)] Eligibility Criteria:
1. Age: Candidate should have been born on or after August 01, 2005 (5 years of relaxation to the candidates from reserved category will be given i.e., born on or after August 01, 2000).
2. Qualifying Exam: Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026.
Note: Candidates who have appeared for class XII examination and are awaiting their final results will be provisionally admitted to the programme based on their performance in the selection process. These candidates need to ensure that the pending marksheets are submitted within one month of the commencement of programme, failing which the admission will stand cancelled.
3. Minimum Percentage (%) of marks: Candidate should have Minimum 50% in standard X/SSC (45% for the candidates from reserved category) and should have passed standard XII/HSC or equivalent examinations with a Minimum of 50% marks (45% for the candidates from reserved category).
Fee Structure
Once you receive confirmation of admission, you’re expected to pay the first installment of your programme fee within the stipulated time frame.
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