The MBA Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning at Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education (NICHE), Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu is a two-year postgraduate management programme at a deemed university established in 2008 by the Ministry of Education. NICHE holds NAAC Grade B accreditation and UGC recognition under Section 2(f). The programme is designed to develop expertise in business analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and data-driven management decision-making, preparing graduates for leadership and management roles in Indian and global organisations. Total fees for the two-year programme are INR 2,26,000. Admissions are conducted through CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, TANCET, or the NICHE entrance examination, with applications open from March 1 to July 31, 2026.
MBA Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning admissions at NICHE Kanyakumari for 2026-27 are open. Applications are accepted online at niuniv.com and in person from March 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026. Candidates with valid CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, or TANCET 2026 scores, or those who qualify in the NICHE entrance examination, are eligible.
Key Points
- Programme: MBA Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning, 2 years (4 semesters), Full Time, Deemed University
- Total Fees: INR 2,26,000 for the complete two-year programme (hostel charges separate)
- Institution: NICHE Kanyakumari, Deemed University (MoE, 2008); NAAC Grade B; UGC Section 2(f)
- Core areas: business analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and data-driven management decision-making
- Admission: CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, TANCET, or NICHE entrance exam; applications March 1 to July 31, 2026
- Scholarships: Tamil Nadu government fee reimbursement and NSP central scholarships available for eligible students
NICHE Kanyakumari MBA Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 1,00,000 |
| Auxiliary Fee (per year) | INR 13,000 |
| Total Fees (2 years) | INR 2,26,000 |
- Total academic fees for the two-year MBA Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning programme at NICHE are INR 2,26,000 (INR 1,00,000 tuition plus INR 13,000 auxiliary fee per year for two years).
- Hostel accommodation at NICHE is optional; hostel charges are not included in the above total and must be paid separately. Candidates should confirm current hostel rates with the university.
- Fee schedules may be revised by NICHE at the start of each academic year; candidates should verify the current rates at niuniv.com before confirming enrolment.
NICHE Kanyakumari MBA Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| NICHE Application Open | March 1, 2026 |
| NICHE Application Deadline | July 31, 2026 |
| CMAT 2026 Exam | January 25, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Exam | May 9, 2026 |
| NICHE Entrance Examination | As notified by NICHE after application closure |
| Merit List and Document Verification | After merit list / entrance result announcement |
| Programme Commencement | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
| CMAT 2026 | November 24, 2025 | January 25, 2026 | February 13, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 | April 15, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| NICHE Entrance Examination | July 31, 2026 (Application close) | As notified by NICHE | After examination |
- MBA admissions at NICHE are merit-based, using scores from CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, TANCET, or the NICHE entrance examination; applications are open from March 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
- Applications may be submitted online at niuniv.com or in person at the NICHE admissions office in Kanyakumari; the application fee is INR 500.
- Reserved category candidates from Tamil Nadu must submit valid community, income, and nativity certificates at document verification for reservation and scholarship benefits.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50 percent marks (45 percent for reserved category candidates).
- Candidates with a valid score in CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, or TANCET 2026 may apply directly; those without a qualifying national exam score must appear in the NICHE entrance examination.
- Final-year undergraduate students awaiting results may apply provisionally, subject to submitting proof of eligibility (degree certificate and marksheets) before the commencement of the programme.
Admission Process
- Visit niuniv.com or the NICHE admissions office in Kanyakumari to obtain and fill the application form; pay the INR 500 application fee.
- Submit the completed application with undergraduate degree marksheets, valid management entrance exam scorecard (CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, or TANCET, if applicable), and personal documents before July 31, 2026.
- Candidates without a qualifying management entrance score appear in the NICHE entrance examination on the date notified by the university.
- NICHE prepares a merit list based on qualifying exam scores or entrance examination results; shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer and are called for document verification.
- At document verification, submit original degree certificates and marksheets, transfer certificate, community certificate (if applicable), and Aadhaar card.
- Pay the first-year fees to confirm enrolment and register for the 2026-27 academic session commencing August 2026.
NICHE Kanyakumari MBA Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship (BC/MBC/DNC) | Full or partial fee reimbursement | Backward Class, Most Backward Class, and Denotified Community candidates from Tamil Nadu with family income within prescribed limits |
| Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition plus maintenance allowance | Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates from Tamil Nadu with valid community and income certificates |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Regular full-time students scoring in the top 20 percent in Class 12 board examinations, with family income below INR 8 lakh per annum |
| NICHE Merit Scholarship | Partial fee waiver (institutional) | Students with outstanding undergraduate academic records; conditions as per NICHE scholarship norms for each session |
- State scholarships are disbursed through the Tamil Nadu e-Kalvi portal and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) after the start of the academic session.
- Students must maintain the prescribed minimum attendance and academic performance for scholarship renewal in the second year.
- Reserved category candidates must submit valid community, income, and nativity certificates at the time of document verification for scholarship and reservation benefits.
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