Compare Adani Institute of Digital Technology Management, Gandhinagar vs Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

Candidates who have written (or are yet to appear for) CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA tests are eligible to apply, as per AICTE guidelines. For CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ ATMA, AIDTM will accept test scores for 2025- 26 and 2026-27. For GMAT, AIDTM will accept exam scores after January 1, 2026. These tests are accepted for PGDM (BDA) and PGDM (AI & DS). tional-level entrance test-score as per AICTE guidelines (CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / MAT / ATMA).

• Step 1: Shortlisting Criteria
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  • Preliminary Shortlisting: Based on CAT or GMAT scores, candidates are shortlisted for the next stage.
  • IMNU also considers the applicant’s academic performance, work experience, and extracurricular achievements.
  • Cut-off Percentiles (2026): MBA Program: 81 percentile.
• Step 2: Selection Process
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  • Theme Development & Presentation (TDP): Candidates present their analysis and ideas on a given theme, assessing their creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills
  • Personal Interview (PI): To evaluate aspects such as self-awareness, leadership potential, social awareness, and suitability for management education
• Step 3: Final Selection
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  • Evaluation Criteria: CAT/GMAT score.
  • Performance in TDP and PI.
  • Academic performance and relevant work experience.
  • Overall profile and diversity factors.
• The final merit list is prepared based on a composite score of the above parameters
• Step 4: Admission Offer
• Selected candidates receive admission offers through their registered email IDs. Candidates must confirm their admission by paying the required fee within the stipulated deadline

The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) or equivalent CGPA, of any University, incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956. Students of foreignrecognized Universities with equivalent qualifications can also apply. Students who have passed from recognized foreign universities need to submit certificates of equivalency from AIU. The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent.

Educational Qualification:

A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
Final-year undergraduate students can also apply, provided they meet the minimum marks requirement at the time of admission.

Entrance Exam:

A valid score in the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
For NRI/PIO/FN/OCI candidates, a valid GMAT score is required