NL Dalmia Institute Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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NL Dalmia Institute Latest Updates and News

13 Oct, 2025 XAT 2026 registration is ongoing for MBA/PGDM admission. Aspirants can apply online till Dec 5, 2025, @xatonline.in. Further, the application form edit window will be open from Oct 14 to 16, 2025, and XAT 2026 will be held on Jan 4, 2026, from 2 PM to 5 PM. For more details, Check Here.

08 Oct, 2025 CAT 2025 Exam will be held on November 30, 2025 (Sunday) for MBA/ PGDM admission. The admit cards will be available for download @iimcat.ac.in from November 5, 2025. For latest updates, check here.

NL Dalmia is an AICTE-approved Business School affiliated with the University of Mumbai. It offers 6 postgraduate diploma programs, online and distance learning programs, Ph.D programs, Global MBA Programme and Bloomberg Research analyst programs. The application form of the institute can be filled out in online mode from their website. PGDM(MBA) is the flagship program offered at NL Dalmia. For admission to the MBA program, candidates must have a Graduate degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks, and also need to appear for CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MH-CET/ MAT/ ATMA score followed by a Personal Interview. The selection committee considers academic performance, test score, performance in the interview, prior work experience, extracurricular achievements, honors and awards.

The registration for the CAT commenced from August 01, 2025 to Sep 20, 2025, and the CAT exam date is Nov 30, 2025. The application fee for the CAT exam is INR 2600 for general category. After the CAT Exam, Students need to register separately on the NL Dalmia official website.

NL Dalmia, also offers a Global MBA as its popular Programme. This is an immersive international education experience where students complete the first year of foundational studies at the N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies in India, followed by a second year at any one of the top partner universities in the USA, Canada, the UK or South Korea. For admission to the GMBA program, candidates need to appear for CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MH-CET/ MAT/ ATMA or NL Dalmia Entrance test followed by Group discussion & personal interview. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) shall be considered for admission to the GMBA Programme.

NL Dalmia Important Dates 2026

NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research offers admission to its various programs based on scores in national level entrance examinations. Important dates regarding these examinations and counsellings are given below-

Events Dates
XAT 2026 Registration Date July 10, 2025- December 5, 2025
XAT 2026 Admit Card Download December 20, 2025 (Tentative)
XAT 2026 Exam Date January 4, 2026
CAT Registration Date August 01,2025 to Sep 20,2025
CAT Admit Card download Nov 05,2025- Nov 30,2025
CAT 2025 Exam Date Nov 30, 2025
MAT last date to register for CBT September 22, 2025
MAT PBT Exam Date Sept 21,2025
MAT PBT Exam Date Sept 28,2025

NL Dalmia PGDM Admission 2026

NL Dalmia provides various specialisations in PGDM(MBA) and Executive PGDM courses. Candidates seeking admission to PGDM course must have passed Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University with at least 50% marks. The course is conducted on campus and is approved by UGC. For Executive PGDM Programme students must be a Bachelors Degree holder of minimum 3 years duration.

  • Professionals working with Registered Industry/Organization (Central/State)/Private/Public
  • Limited Company/MSMEs located within 75 km radial distance from the Institute
  • Minimum of 1 year full-time/regular working experience (more than one years of work experience preferred

There is no entrance examination for the Executive PGDM Course. The details are tabulated below:

Course Specialization Eligibility Selection Process
PGDM Marketing Graduate degree in any discipline with at least 50 % marks(45% for SC/ST) CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MH-CET/ MAT/ ATMA score followed by a Personal Interview.
Finance
Human Resource Management
Business Analytics
Executive PGDM Marketing Graduation with minimum 1 year full-time experience Merit Based
Finance
Human Resource Management
Business Analytics

NL Dalmia GMBA Admission 2026

NL Dalmia offers a Global Masters Degree in Business Administration which is a regular, full-time two-year course where students complete the first year of foundational studies at the N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies in India, followed by a second year at any one of the top partner universities in the USA, Canada, the UK or South Korea. For admission to the GMBA program, candidates need to appear for CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MH-CET/ MAT/ ATMA or NL Dalmia Entrance test followed by Group discussion & personal interview. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) shall be considered for admission to the GMBA Programme. The details are tabulated below:

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
GMBA Graduate degree in any discipline with at least 50 % marks(45% for SC/ST) CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MH-CET/ MAT/ ATMA/ NL Dalmia Entrance Test

NL Dalmia Ph.D Admission 2026

NL Dalmia offers Ph.D programs under the affiliation of University of Mumbai. It is a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years program from the date of admission, including coursework. Candidates seeking admission to the PHD course must have passed a Masters degree in a relevant subject from a recognised University with at least 55% marks. The course is conducted on campus and is approved by UGC. Applicants must have cleared the PET examination conducted by Mumbai University/ UGC NET, including JRF. Students who clear the PET exam will have to appear for an interview by the panel as per the University guidelines at the Research Centre. Selected candidates will have to get their Research proposal registered with the University of Mumbai and work under the guidance of a research guide allocated to candidates by the Institute. The details are tabulated below:

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
PHD Master’s Degree or equivalent in relevant subjects with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) PET/ UGC Net or JRF

NL Dalmia Admission Process 2026

The application form can be submitted online through the official website of the institution. There will be a separate application charge for GMBA and PGDM and it should be paid through an online mode of payment like Debit/ Credit Card or Net Banking.

  • The application form can be filled online from the official website of the institution
  • Click on the “Apply Now” button and register using a personal email ID.
  • Enter the required personal and academic information.
  • Scan and upload photograph and signature (jpg format)
  • Upload scanned supporting documents.
  • Pay the application fee through Net Banking/ Debit/ Credit Card.

Here is detailed information about the NL Dalmia GMBA admission process.

NL Dalmia Admission Process

NL Dalmia Admission FAQs

Ques. How to Apply to NL Dalmia?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission to the NL Dalmia can fill out the applications online on the official website. Check out the details process below.

  • Click on Apply Now on the Home Page and enter the Registration page
  • Register for filling up the Online Application Form in the given registration box and complete the OTP verification process.
  • On successful verification of OTP, your Login Credentials will be sent to you on your registered email.
  • Use these credentials to log in to the Application Form by clicking on the link mentioned in your email.
  • Select your desired specialization(s) carefully. You can apply for multiple specializations. Pay the application form fee specialization-wise.
  • While filling the Application Form, make sure you upload a recent passport-size colour photograph, preferably with a white background (80 percent face coverage and in formal attire).
  • Fill up all the relevant information in the application form.
  • At the final stage, choose the GD-PI date and time slot as per your choice

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for the Global MBA program at NL Dalmia?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for the Global MBA program at NL Dalmia are as follows:

  • Applicants are required to have a three-year / four-year bachelor’s degree with preferably 50% from any UGC recognized University as per the rules of the University.
  • The institute accepts any of the following entrance examinations for the Global MBA course: CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/MH-CET/MAT/ATMA and NL Dalmia Aptitude Test.

Ques. What are the online programs available at NL Dalmia?

Ans. NL Dalmia offers PGDM programs in online mode as well. 2-Year and 1-Year Post-graduate diploma programs are available. 6-month post-graduate certificates are also offered. They are available in Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Global Business Administration, logistics, supply chain management, and others.

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NL Dalmia Institute Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
CAT Admit Card
Nov 05, 2025
CAT Exam Date
Nov 30, 2025
XAT Registration Timeline
Ongoing
Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025
XAT Admit card Availability
Dec 20, 2025
XAT Exam Date
Jan 04, 2026
XAT Result
Tentative
Jan 15, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
MAT Result
Oct 11, 2025
MAT Exam Date
Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
MAT Admit Card
Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
CAT Admit Card
Nov 05, 2025
CAT Exam Date
Nov 30, 2025
XAT Registration Timeline
Ongoing
Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025
XAT Admit card Availability
Dec 20, 2025
XAT Exam Date
Jan 04, 2026
XAT Result
Tentative
Jan 15, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
MAT Result
Oct 11, 2025
MAT Exam Date
Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
MAT Admit Card
Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025

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Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

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I got selected in welingkar bangalore that was the new campus and the placements was not up to the mark so I went with NLDIMSR. The admissions process follows pn the composite score out of 10 it includes your 10th, 12th, Graduation, entrance exam and your performance in GD and PI.
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Anonymous
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I had applied for Welingkar,TISS, GIM. I could not attend the process for getting into it because of family issue and time goes the application for this colleges get closed and one option was remain so I applied and took the addmission into NL Dalmia. Yes I get rejection from TISS because I couldn't clear the cut off marks required for this college. Addmission Process For NL Dalmia :- Round 1 :- Group Discussion Filteration Round : Giving any random topic (Current Affairs related to market) (Around 7,8 student seat together for this round pannel is around 2) Round 2 :- Personal Interview :- Checking the Knowledge about the Bachelor Subject and If experience could ask the question relevant to it. Cutoff for getting into NL Dalmia is 85 Percentile or above in CMAT. Admission experience is quite good panel is cool they try to drill you at same movement they to nurish the student as well.
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Vineka Shetty
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Reviewed on May 6, 2024(Enrolled 2011)

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This course requires minimum 2 years of work experience, and it has a 2 round process one is a one on one interview and second woyld be your entreance test for admission. The one on one interview is conducted by the faculty itself and the second round would be your objectives.
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Anonymous
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Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

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I had given various entrance exams to take admission in N.L DALMIA college like CMAT & ATMA. The level of difficulty of the examination in not that difficult compared to CAT or XAT. I got admission through the CMAT entrance exam score where I scored 92 percentile approx. The examination is of 3 hours and contains 100 questions. 20 questions in each section like language, quantitative techniques, logical reasoning, and entrepreneurship. The college gives you admission based on your CMAT / ATMA score, GD & PI round. all three parameters are considered for evaluation before getting admission. The college provides the facility of online and offline GD and PI rounds. The application form, application fees and all the other details regarding the process of admission can be find on its website. The eligibility criteria includes Bachelors degree of minimum three years, and must had given any of the entrance exam which are there for the course.
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Saakshi Kaushik Zaveri
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The admission process was very smooth. My cat score 75 and cmat score was 85. The process started with Gd with a pannel of 4 panelists and the rounds very rapid . The next round was pi it was chill no grilling
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Anushree Gupta
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Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

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There were three criterias for the admission process. First was my CMAT score, second was the Extempore and third was the personal interview.The application form can be filled from the official website of N.L.Dalmia institute of management studies and research.
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I have filled application from of NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research from its website. After the result I got shortlisted for GDPI round and there was a smooth process. They have took my interview after which I got selected for GD round and after cracking GD round I got shortlisted for the course. I said there are no improvements that I want to see the admission process as it is very smooth and well managed.
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Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

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Admission process was easy and eveything was conveyed via the website of the college which any one can refer. Eligibility of the course is through any one of the entrance tests with particular score in all of the tests respectively. As I submitted my scorecard of both CMAT and MAH-CET, with ~84%ile and ~96%ile respectively, I was shortlisted for the PI round, as the second stage for the final selection process. The details regarding application form, application fees, and all vital dates were available over the net. They have mentioned that the acceptance rate is 4%, which can be brought down, so that there can be some more good quality of students, undoubtedly it is alright now, but everyone wants to progress whether being an institute or any organisation for that matter, and hence just a suggestion for the same.
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Gaurvi Garg
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Reviewed on Jan 17, 2022(Enrolled 2021)

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Eligibity of the course includes any bachelors degree of 3 years, the form is rolled out in Feb/March by the Insititue and you can apply with your CAT/CMAT scores, all the information are available on site of Dalmia
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shivangi
Apr 12, 2024 16:34
How to apply to NL Dalmia for the PGDM Program?
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Sweta Kumari
Apr 13, 2024 20:00

The institute offers admission to the full-time PGDM course under different specializations. Any graduation degree holder can apply for admission to the course. Minimum 50% marks should be secured in the qualifying examination. The selection will be based on the marks secured in either State level or National level CET along with the performance in the Personal Interview and Group Discussion. Candidates seeking admission to the N. L. Dalmia, Mumbai can fill out the applications online on the official website. The application form fee is INR 2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand Only) for any one specialization. For every additional specialization, INR 1,000 extra. The application form fee is non-refundable.

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tanishka shah
Jun 16, 2022 12:22
What are the entrance tests accepted for PGDM admission?
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Chitransha
Jun 17, 2022 14:01

There are various entrance tests accepted by the NLDIMSR Mumbai for the PGDM course. Some of these entrance tests are MAH-CET/CAT/XAT/GMAT/ MAT/CMAT/ATMA. The final selection of the course is based on a personal interview. 

For more information, refer to this link: NLDIMSR Mumbai PGDM Admission Criteria

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mizna harmain
Jun 16, 2022 12:20
What are the stages included in the PGDM admission of NLDIMSR?
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Chitransha
Jun 17, 2022 14:03

There are various selection stages included in the PGDM admission of NLDIMSR. Here are the stages: entrance test Scores – 40 marks, Group Discussion – 10 marks, Personal Interview – 25 marks, Past Academic Record (10th,12th & Graduation Scores) – 15 marks, Work Experience – 5 marks, and Extra-Curricular Activities – 5 marks.


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