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March 16, 2026
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All About NMIMS Campuses: Fees, Placements, Rankings, Cutoffs & Reviews 2026

Complete guide to all 8 NMIMS campuses – Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore, Chandigarh, Shirpur & Dhule. Check MBA/PGDM fees, NMAT cutoffs, placement stats, specializations, and honest student reviews.

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) is one of India's most respected deemed-to-be universities. With its flagship Mumbai campus consistently ranked among the top 25 B-Schools in the country and an expanding footprint across 8 cities, NMIMS is a powerhouse for MBA, PGDM, and professional education.

Here is a detailed, campus-by-campus breakdown covering fees, placements, cutoffs, specializations, rankings, and real student reviews for 2026 admissions:


Key Highlights & Legacy

  • Establishment: 1981 (Mumbai Campus)
  • University Status: Deemed-to-be University (UGC recognized)
  • Accreditation: AACSB Accredited (School of Business Management, Mumbai) | NAAC A+ Grade
  • NIRF Ranking 2025 (Management): 24th (Mumbai Campus)
  • Other Rankings:
    • India Today 2024: 8th for MBA
    • The Week 2024: 10th for MBA
    • IIRF 2025: 5th for MBA
    • Financial Times MiM 2023: 83rd Globally (SBM Mumbai)
  • Entrance Exam: NMAT by GMAC (Primary), some campuses also accept CAT/MAT/CMAT scores

NMAT Cutoff (Expected 2026)

  • NMIMS Mumbai (SBM): 209+ overall | Sectional cutoff: 62 in each section (Language, Quantitative, Logical Reasoning)
  • NMIMS Navi Mumbai: 200+ overall
  • NMIMS Bengaluru: 200+ overall
  • NMIMS Hyderabad: 200+ overall
  • NMIMS Indore: 195+ overall
  • NMIMS Chandigarh: 190+ overall
  • NMIMS Shirpur: 180+ overall
  • NMIMS Dhule: 180+ overall
  • MBA Pharmaceutical Management (All Campuses): 190+ overall | Sectional cutoff: 50
  • Note: NMIMS typically considers only the first NMAT attempt for admissions.

Campus-Wise Detailed Breakdown


1. NMIMS Mumbai (Vile Parle West, Mumbai – The Flagship)

Fee Structure (2-Year MBA):

  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹25.50 Lakhs – ₹27.00 Lakhs
  • Hostel Fees: ₹2.50 Lakhs – ₹3.50 Lakhs per year (optional)
  • All-In Cost (with hostel): ₹30.00 Lakhs – ₹32.00 Lakhs

Placement Statistics (2024-2025):

  • Highest Package: ₹67.70 LPA
  • Average Package (MBA Core): ₹25.13 LPA
  • Average Package (MBA HR): ₹18.64 LPA
  • Top 10% Average: ₹40.60 LPA
  • PPOs: 37% of MBA Core batch
  • 168 recruiters participated; 72 were first-time recruiters
  • Top Recruiters: Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, CRISIL, Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, HDFC Bank, ITC, Aditya Birla Capital, American Express

Specializations Offered:

  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Human Resource Management
  • Operations & Supply Chain Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Information Technology & Systems
  • International Business
  • Digital Transformation
  • Pharmaceutical Management
  • Entrepreneurship

Student Reviews:

  • Pros: Unmatched brand value in western India. Alumni network is legendary (CXOs across BFSI, FMCG, Pharma). Mumbai location = massive internship & networking opportunities. AACSB accredited. Consistently the top non-IIM B-School in Maharashtra.
  • Cons: Very high fees (₹27 Lakhs+). Hostel availability is limited. Intense competition for top placements within the batch.

Our Verdict: NMIMS Mumbai (SBM) is a clear Tier-1 B-School. If you score 209+ on NMAT and clear the GDPI, this is a no-brainer pick — especially for Finance and Marketing roles. The ₹25 LPA average package justifies the investment.


2. NMIMS Navi Mumbai (Kharghar, Navi Mumbai)

Fee Structure (2-Year MBA):

  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹20.00 Lakhs – ₹22.00 Lakhs
  • Hostel Fees: ₹2.00 Lakhs – ₹3.00 Lakhs per year

Placement Statistics (2024-2025):

  • Highest Package: ₹20.97 LPA
  • Average Package: ₹13.35 LPA
  • Median Package: ₹12.00 LPA
  • Top 5% Average: ₹19.49 LPA
  • Top Recruiters: KPMG, Deloitte, EY, Capgemini, ICICI Bank, L&T, TCS, ZS Associates, Accenture, Amazon, Adani, AkzoNobel

Specializations Offered:

  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • HR
  • Operations
  • Business Analytics
  • International Business

Student Reviews:

  • Pros: Great NMIMS branding at a lower fee point than Mumbai. Kharghar campus is modern and spacious. Good corporate connections in the Mumbai-Navi Mumbai corridor. Solid placements with 100% placement rate.
  • Cons: Not at par with the Mumbai SBM campus in terms of legacy recruiters. Still building its alumni network.

Our Verdict: Excellent value for money. If your NMAT score is around 200-208, Navi Mumbai offers strong placements with ₹13+ LPA average and the NMIMS tag — at a significantly lower fee than Mumbai.


3. NMIMS Bengaluru (Bannerghatta Road / Koramangala, Bengaluru)

Fee Structure (2-Year MBA):

  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹20.00 Lakhs – ₹22.00 Lakhs
  • Hostel Fees: ₹2.00 Lakhs – ₹3.00 Lakhs per year

Placement Statistics (2024-2025):

  • Highest Package: ₹72.00 LPA
  • Average Package: ₹14.12 LPA
  • Median Package: ₹13.00 LPA
  • Top 25% Average: ₹19.33 LPA
  • Placement Rate: 100%
  • 121 companies participated
  • Top Recruiters: Oracle, Accenture, Cognizant, ICICI Bank, PhonePe, Dell, IBM, Airtel, Google, PwC, RBI, HCL Technologies, Puma

Specializations Offered:

  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • HR
  • Operations & Supply Chain
  • Business Analytics
  • Digital Transformation

Student Reviews:

  • Pros: Bengaluru location is a massive advantage — the startup capital of India. Very impressive highest package (₹72 LPA). 100% placement rate speaks volumes. Campus is urban and well-connected.
  • Cons: Relatively newer campus, so alumni base is still growing compared to Mumbai.

Our Verdict: NMIMS Bengaluru is a hidden gem. The ₹72 LPA highest package and ₹14+ LPA average make it arguably the best NMIMS campus after Mumbai in terms of ROI. Being in Bengaluru's tech ecosystem is a huge career booster.


4. NMIMS Hyderabad (Jadcherla / Tarnaka, Hyderabad)

Fee Structure (2-Year MBA):

  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹20.00 Lakhs – ₹22.00 Lakhs
  • Hostel Fees: ₹1.50 Lakhs – ₹2.50 Lakhs per year

Placement Statistics (2024-2025):

  • Highest Package: ₹20.00 LPA – ₹28.05 LPA
  • Average Package: ₹11.00 LPA – ₹12.03 LPA
  • Median Package: ₹10.00 LPA
  • Top 20% Average: ₹14.70 LPA
  • Placement Rate: ~100%
  • Top Recruiters: Accenture, Amazon, Deloitte, Wells Fargo, ICICI Bank, KPMG, Microsoft, TCS, Bank of America, EY, Gartner, Airtel

Specializations Offered:

  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • HR
  • Operations
  • Business Analytics

Student Reviews:

  • Pros: Good brand value in the Hyderabad IT corridor. Decent placements with top BFSI and consulting firms visiting the campus. Lower cost of living compared to Mumbai/Bengaluru.
  • Cons: Campus has two locations (Jadcherla main campus is 80+ km from Hyderabad city; Tarnaka city campus is more accessible). The rural main campus location can feel isolating.

Our Verdict: Solid option for students targeting IT, BFSI, and consulting roles in Hyderabad. The ₹11+ LPA average is competitive. Choose the Tarnaka city campus location if possible for better corporate exposure.


5. NMIMS Indore (Super Corridor, Indore)

Fee Structure (2-Year MBA):

  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹16.00 Lakhs – ₹18.00 Lakhs
  • Hostel Fees: ₹1.50 Lakhs – ₹2.00 Lakhs per year

Placement Statistics (2024-2025):

  • Highest Package: ₹10.00 LPA – ₹15.00 LPA
  • Average Package: ₹7.96 LPA
  • Top Recruiters: EY, KPMG, CRISIL, Reliance Retail, Deloitte, S&P Global, HCL, TCS, Hexaware, HDFC Bank, Infosys

Specializations Offered:

  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • HR
  • Operations & Supply Chain

Student Reviews:

  • Pros: Affordable NMIMS fees with good brand value. Indore is a student-friendly city with low cost of living. Growing campus with improving placements year on year.
  • Cons: Placements are significantly lower than the Mumbai, Bengaluru, or Navi Mumbai campuses. Limited recruiter pool compared to metro campuses.

Our Verdict: Best suited for students who want the NMIMS degree at an affordable price point and are comfortable with ₹8 LPA range placements initially. The brand will help in the long run, but don't expect Mumbai-level packages here.


6. NMIMS Chandigarh (Education City, Sarangpur, Chandigarh)

Fee Structure (2-Year MBA):

  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹16.00 Lakhs – ₹18.00 Lakhs
  • Hostel Fees: ₹1.50 Lakhs – ₹2.50 Lakhs per year

Placement Statistics (2024-2025):

  • Highest Package: ₹22.00 LPA
  • Average Package: ₹6.50 LPA – ₹12.00 LPA (campus is still scaling up)
  • Top Recruiters: Google, Capgemini, TCS, ICICI, HDFC Bank, Mahindra, Concentrix, Yes Bank, Amazon, D.E. Shaw, Flipkart, Genpact, Infosys, Oracle, EY

Specializations Offered:

  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • HR
  • Business Analytics

Student Reviews:

  • Pros: Beautiful new campus in Chandigarh's Education City. NMIMS brand value helps attract decent recruiters even for a relatively new campus. Chandigarh offers excellent quality of life.
  • Cons: Being a newer campus, peer group quality is still developing. Placement figures are inconsistent and the average is considerably lower than Mumbai.

Our Verdict: NMIMS Chandigarh is best for students from North India who want the NMIMS brand without relocating to Mumbai or Bengaluru. The campus is still maturing — placements are expected to improve as the alumni base grows.


7. NMIMS Shirpur (Babulde, Bank of Tapi River, Shirpur, Maharashtra)

Fee Structure (MBA Programs):

  • MBA (Agribusiness): ₹4.00 Lakhs/year tuition + ₹1.25 Lakhs/year hostel & mess
  • MBA Tech (B.Tech + MBA Integrated): ₹15.00 Lakhs (total 5-year program)
  • Executive MBA (Part-Time): ₹2.00 Lakhs/year
  • MBA (Innovation & Entrepreneurship): ₹2.50 Lakhs/year

Placement Statistics (2024-2025):

  • Highest Package: ₹27.00 LPA (MBA Tech students)
  • Average Package: ₹9.91 LPA – ₹11.50 LPA
  • Median Package: ₹8.50 LPA
  • Placement Rate: 80% – 100% (for eligible students)
  • Top Recruiters: EY, L&T, Kotak Securities, Kellogg's, KPMG, Deloitte, TCS, Accolite Digital, Mastek, Nomura, Bosch, Accenture

Specializations Offered:

  • Agribusiness Management
  • Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development
  • MBA Tech (Integrated with B.Tech)
  • Pharmaceutical Management

Student Reviews:

  • Pros: One of the most affordable NMIMS campuses. Modern infrastructure with world-class labs, digital classrooms, and a spacious library. Shirpur students can participate in final placement drives at the Mumbai campus, connecting them with top-tier recruiters.
  • Cons: Rural and remote location — very far from any major city. Strict campus life and hostel rules. Non-veg food is not allowed on campus.

Our Verdict: NMIMS Shirpur is unique — it caters to niche programs like Agribusiness and MBA Tech. If you're interested in these specializations, the ROI is phenomenal with average packages touching ₹10+ LPA at low fees. However, be prepared for a very disciplined, campus-bound lifestyle.


8. NMIMS Dhule (Dhule, Maharashtra)

Fee Structure:

  • Total Tuition Fees: ₹8.00 Lakhs – ₹12.00 Lakhs (2-year program, varies by specialization)
  • Hostel Fees: ₹1.00 Lakh – ₹1.50 Lakhs per year

Placement Statistics:

  • Placement data for NMIMS Dhule is limited as it is one of the newest NMIMS campuses
  • Students benefit from the centralized NMIMS placement ecosystem
  • Expected Average Package: ₹5.00 LPA – ₹7.00 LPA (early batches, improving year-on-year)
  • Expected top recruiters include companies from the NMIMS centralized pool

Specializations Offered:

  • Management programs aligned with the NMIMS curriculum
  • Technology-focused MBA programs

Student Reviews:

  • Pros: Most affordable NMIMS campus. Brand value of NMIMS at minimal cost. Opportunities to participate in centralized placement drives across the NMIMS network.
  • Cons: Very new campus — infrastructure, faculty, and placement track record are still in the building phase. Dhule is a Tier-3 city with limited corporate exposure.

Our Verdict: NMIMS Dhule is ideal for students who want the NMIMS brand at the lowest possible cost and are patient enough to wait for the campus to mature. Best suited for students from the north Maharashtra region.


Quick Comparison: All NMIMS Campuses at a Glance

1. NMIMS Mumbai

  • 📍 Location: Vile Parle (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • 💰 Total MBA Fees: ₹25 – ₹27 Lakhs
  • 📊 Average Package: ₹25.13 LPA
  • 🏆 Highest Package: ₹67.70 LPA
  • 📝 NMAT Cutoff: 209+

2. NMIMS Navi Mumbai

  • 📍 Location: Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • 💰 Total MBA Fees: ₹20 – ₹22 Lakhs
  • 📊 Average Package: ₹13.35 LPA
  • 🏆 Highest Package: ₹20.97 LPA
  • 📝 NMAT Cutoff: 200+

3. NMIMS Bengaluru

  • 📍 Location: Bannerghatta Road / Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka
  • 💰 Total MBA Fees: ₹20 – ₹22 Lakhs
  • 📊 Average Package: ₹14.12 LPA
  • 🏆 Highest Package: ₹72.00 LPA
  • 📝 NMAT Cutoff: 200+

4. NMIMS Hyderabad

  • 📍 Location: Jadcherla (Main) / Tarnaka (City), Hyderabad, Telangana
  • 💰 Total MBA Fees: ₹20 – ₹22 Lakhs
  • 📊 Average Package: ₹11 – ₹12 LPA
  • 🏆 Highest Package: ₹20 – ₹28 LPA
  • 📝 NMAT Cutoff: 200+

5. NMIMS Indore

  • 📍 Location: Super Corridor, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
  • 💰 Total MBA Fees: ₹16 – ₹18 Lakhs
  • 📊 Average Package: ₹7.96 LPA
  • 🏆 Highest Package: ₹15.00 LPA
  • 📝 NMAT Cutoff: 195+

6. NMIMS Chandigarh

  • 📍 Location: Education City, Sarangpur, Chandigarh
  • 💰 Total MBA Fees: ₹16 – ₹18 Lakhs
  • 📊 Average Package: ₹6.5 – ₹12 LPA
  • 🏆 Highest Package: ₹22.00 LPA
  • 📝 NMAT Cutoff: 190+

7. NMIMS Shirpur

  • 📍 Location: Babulde, Bank of Tapi River, Shirpur, Maharashtra
  • 💰 Total MBA Fees: ₹8 – ₹10 Lakhs
  • 📊 Average Package: ₹9.91 – ₹11.50 LPA
  • 🏆 Highest Package: ₹27.00 LPA
  • 📝 NMAT Cutoff: 180+

8. NMIMS Dhule

  • 📍 Location: Dhule, Maharashtra
  • 💰 Total MBA Fees: ₹8 – ₹12 Lakhs
  • 📊 Average Package: ₹5 – ₹7 LPA (estimated)
  • 🏆 Highest Package: Data Awaited
  • 📝 NMAT Cutoff: 180+

Which NMIMS Campus Should You Choose?

  • For the best placements & brand value → NMIMS Mumbai (clear #1, worth every rupee)
  • For best ROI after Mumbai → NMIMS Bengaluru (₹72 LPA highest package, tech city advantage)
  • For value-for-money in the Mumbai region → NMIMS Navi Mumbai (NMIMS tag at lower fees)
  • For South India with IT focus → NMIMS Hyderabad (decent packages, lower living costs)
  • For affordable NMIMS in Central India → NMIMS Indore (growing campus, budget-friendly)
  • For North India students → NMIMS Chandigarh (new but promising)
  • For niche programs (Agri/MBA Tech) → NMIMS Shirpur (excellent ROI for specialized courses)
  • For the most affordable entry → NMIMS Dhule (brand at lowest cost, campus still developing)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is NMIMS Mumbai better than newer IIMs? In terms of placements and industry reputation, NMIMS Mumbai (SBM) competes with IIM Udaipur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Kashipur. The ₹25 LPA average package is comparable, and NMIMS has a far stronger alumni network in BFSI and Pharma sectors.

Q2. Does NMIMS accept CAT scores? NMIMS primarily accepts NMAT by GMAC scores. Some newer campuses may consider CAT/CMAT/MAT scores, but NMAT remains the primary entrance exam for all MBA programs.

Q3. Is the NMIMS degree a PGDM or MBA? NMIMS being a deemed university, offers an MBA degree (not PGDM). This is an advantage for students seeking government jobs or higher education, as MBA degrees have easier equivalence recognition.

Q4. Are placements common across all NMIMS campuses? NMIMS runs a partially centralized placement system. Students from newer campuses (Shirpur, Chandigarh, Indore) can participate in placement drives at the Mumbai campus, which significantly broadens their recruiter exposure.


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