Question 1

What is PG-NCAT and is it mandatory for NICMAR Pune MBA admission?

Accepted Answer

PG-NCAT is NICMARs own aptitude test and personal interview. It is mandatory for all MBA and PGD applicants who do not have a valid CAT, XAT, MAT, NMAT, CUET PG, MH-CET, GRE, or GMAT score. Candidates with national exam scores skip the aptitude stage but must still complete the PI. The better score among PG-NCAT and national exam is used for shortlisting.

Question 2

Can a non-engineer apply for MBA Construction Management at NICMAR Pune?

Accepted Answer

No. MBA in Advanced Construction Management and MBA in Project Engineering and Management require a Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Planning. Commerce, science, or arts graduates are not eligible for these two specialisations. For MBA General, MBA Environmental Sustainability, MBA Sustainable Energy, or MBA Family Business, any bachelors degree with 50% marks is accepted.

Question 3

What is the total fee for MBA Construction Management at NICMAR Pune?

Accepted Answer

The total fee for MBA in Advanced Construction Management at NICMAR Pune is INR 17.59 Lakhs for the full two-year programme. MBA Project Engineering and Management is INR 16.09 Lakhs total. MBA Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure Management is INR 14.59 Lakhs total. Fees are subject to revision. Visit nicmar.ac.in for the current fee schedule.

Question 4

How many rounds of admission does NICMAR Pune conduct each year?

Accepted Answer

NICMAR Pune conducts multiple rounds of admission for MBA and PGD programmes. Each round has its own application window, PG-NCAT date, and results date. Round III for the 2026-28 batch closed in June 2026. Check nicmar.ac.in for any additional rounds open for the current batch.

Question 5

What is the minimum graduation percentage required for MBA at NICMAR?

Accepted Answer

A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in graduation is required for all MBA programmes at NICMAR Pune. Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC, PwD) need a minimum of 45%. Final-year graduation students may apply if the degree is completed before programme commencement.

Question 6

What entrance exams are accepted for MBA admission at NICMAR Pune?

Accepted Answer

NICMAR Pune accepts CAT, XAT, MAT, NMAT, CUET PG, MH-CET, GRE, and GMAT for MBA shortlisting. Candidates without any of these scores must appear for PG-NCAT, the universitys own test. All candidates must complete a Personal Interview regardless of the exam route.

Question 7

What is the application fee for NICMAR Pune MBA admission?

Accepted Answer

The application fee for PG programmes (MBA, M.Tech, PGD) at NICMAR Pune is INR 2,500. For UG programmes (B.Tech, B.Arch, Integrated MBA), the application fee is INR 1,000. Both are non-refundable and paid online at nicmar.ac.in.

Question 8

Is there a management quota or direct admission at NICMAR Pune?

Accepted Answer

NICMAR University does not authorise any agents or intermediaries for admissions. All seats are filled through the merit-based PG-NCAT or national entrance exam and PI process. Apply only through the official admission portal at nicmar.ac.in.

Question 9

What scholarships are available for MBA students at NICMAR Pune?

Accepted Answer

NICMAR offers an Exemplary Merit Scholarship (100% tuition waiver for top 2% of intake), a Distinguished Merit Scholarship (75% waiver for 3% of intake), a Rising Talent Scholarship (INR 20,000 per year for 10% of intake), and EWS scholarships (100% or 50% waiver based on family income). Each student is eligible for only one scholarship category.

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