Compare ISB&M Pune vs Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

• Admissions for the 2025-2027 batch are ongoing, with eligibility based on exams such as CAT, XAT,

  and CMAT, MAT, MH CET,GMAT, ATMA

• A valid score in (CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT)  
• Need to qualify ISB&M written competency test.

Weightage in selection process:

• 1. Written Test: 25%
• 2. Academics: 25%
• 3. GD&PI: 40%
• 4. Work Exp: 10%

1. Entrance Test

The applicants are required to appear in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the Institute of Management through online mode.

2. Entrance Test Structure: 

Duration of this test will be 60 minutes and have four Sections of 10 questions each.
• Logic & Data Interpretation
• Quantitative Skills
• Verbal Skills
• General Knowledge

3. Final Selection

The final selection for admission to the programme would be based on the candidate’s performance in the Entrance Test, Personal Interview & Communication Test. The following weightage will be given to each component:

• Entrance Test: 60%
• Personal Interview & Communication Test: 30%
• Past Academic Performance: 10%

An additional score of 5 points shall be given for the candidates who belong to Business Families.

*While computing the score of the Academic Performance, the marks obtained in SSC, HSC and Graduation shall be taken into account with 20% weightage for SSC marks, 30% weightage for HSC marks, 50% weightage for graduation marks (only the aggregate marks obtained in the examinations upto pre-final year will be considered for computing the merit, for example in case of a 3 year degree programme first and second year examinations’ marks will be counted and in case a four year degree programme first, second and third year examinations’ marks will be counted).

Bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (for General category) and a minimum of 45% marks (for Reserved Category) having Indian nationality. Candidates appearing for final year bachelor degree examinations can also apply provided they complete all degree requirements by September 30. All AICTE programme require a test score (CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT) and 50% in graduation.

A three-year bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.

Candidates appearing in the final year of the Bachelor’s Degree can also apply provided they furnish the proof of meeting the minimum eligibility criteria within 3 months of them joining the programme. They should have appeared in all the examinations of their graduation by the time of commencement of the programme. The candidates failing to meet the minimum eligibility criteria will be asked to withdraw from the programme. The tuition fee paid by such candidates will be forfeited unless such vacant seats are filled by other candidates.