What programmes does Narayana Business School Ahmedabad offer?

Four two-year full-time management programmes: PGDM Dual Specialization, PGDM Quantitative Finance, PGDM Data Science & Business Analytics (all three AICTE-approved) and MBA + PGP in Corporate Excellence (PGPCE), which is affiliated to Gujarat Technological University.

What is the total intake or batch size at NBS?

540 seats in total across the four programmes: PGDM Dual Specialization 270, MBA + PGPCE 180, PGDM Quantitative Finance 60 and PGDM Data Science & Business Analytics 30.

What is the fee for MBA and PGDM at NBS Ahmedabad?

For the two-year duration: INR 9,85,000 for PGDM Dual Specialization, PGDM Data Science & Business Analytics and MBA + PGPCE, and INR 10,85,000 for PGDM Quantitative Finance. The fee includes academic resources, select industry certifications and experiential learning components, with no additional hidden charges - hostel and personal expenses are billed separately.

What are the hostel charges at NBS?

INR 2,16,000 per year for a two-sharing room and INR 1,92,000 per year for a three-sharing room, identical for boys and girls. Rooms are air-conditioned and furnished, with Wi-Fi, laundry, housekeeping, 24x7 security and meals included. Hostel stay is optional, though the institute recommends it; allotment is first-come after admission confirmation, and students who renew for a second year receive complimentary hostel stay during their internship.

What are the popular specializations?

PGDM - Dual Specialization, PGDM - Quantitative Finance (QF), PGDM - Data Science & Business Analytics (DSA), MBA + PGP in Corporate Excellence (PGPCE)

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Narayana Business School, Ahmedabad Scholarship 2026 Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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NBS publishes a structured scholarship framework in which every award is expressed as an absolute rupee amount rather than a percentage of fees. The principal award is the Merit-Based Scholarship, calculated on a composite score combining CAT or NBSAT performance with admission parameters defined by NBS: INR 4,00,000 above the 95th percentile, INR 3,00,000 above the 90th, INR 2,00,000 above the 85th and INR 1,00,000 above the 80th, in each case subject to a minimum of 80% in Class X, Class XII and graduation.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Merit-Based Scholarship (CAT or NBSAT Composite Score)	Awarded on a composite score calculated from CAT or NBSAT performance together with admission parameters defined by NBS, and subject to a minimum of 80% in Class X, Class XII and graduation. Four published bands: above 95 percentile, above 90 percentile, above 85 percentile and above 80 percentile.	INR 4,00,000 (above 95 %ile), INR 3,00,000 (above 90 %ile), INR 2,00,000 (above 85 %ile) and INR 1,00,000 (above 80 %ile). NBS states every scholarship value is an absolute rupee amount, not a percentage of fees.
Need-Based Scholarship (Financial Assistance)	EWS category, Persons with Disability (PwD) and Defence wards, subject to a minimum of 80% in Class X, Class XII and graduation plus supporting documentation.	Up to INR 2,00,000
Diversity Scholarship - Rural Background Students	Students from a rural background with academic merit of 80% or above.	Up to INR 1,00,000
Diversity Scholarship - Women in STEM	Women applicants from STEM fields with academic merit of 80% or above.	Up to INR 50,000
Diversity Scholarship - Sibling of NBS Student / Alumni	Siblings of a current NBS student or an NBS alumnus, with academic merit of 80% or above and proof of relationship.	INR 50,000
Special Category Scholarship	Demonstrated sports excellence, entrepreneurial achievement or social impact initiatives.	Up to INR 50,000
Government-Aided External Scholarships (not NBS's own)	Eligibility as per each government scheme. NBS encourages students to apply for AICTE Pragati (girl students), AICTE Saksham (differently-abled students), AICTE Swanath (orphans and wards of deceased/disabled parents) and Digital Gujarat Scholarships for eligible state residents.	As per the applicable government scheme's current terms. NBS states these external benefits are additional and will not be adjusted against NBS scholarships.
Scholarship Rules and Renewal (policy, not an award)	Non-stacking rule: only the single highest eligible NBS waiver is granted, though external scholarships may be combined with it. Renewal requires a CGPA of 7.2 or above, 80% attendance and good conduct; non-compliance may lead to withdrawal or reduction. All decisions rest with the NBS Scholarship Committee.	Disbursed semester-wise or trimester-wise in line with the fee cycle.
Education Loan Facilitation (financial assistance, not a scholarship)	Available to admitted NBS students through the institute's Financial Aid & Loan Support Team.	Official loan partners are Credila (formerly HDFC Credila Financial Services), GrayQuest, Propelled Finance and the Government of India's Vidya Lakshmi Portal. NBS states financing of up to 100% of total academic, hostel and living expenses is available, with a moratorium of course duration plus six months post-completion. Third-party portals additionally name SBI and Punjab National Bank and quote interest rates around 10% - these are not named on the current official page. Contact: accounts@nbs.edu.in / +91 91068 22579.

Scholarships and Financial Aid at NBS Ahmedabad

Beyond merit, NBS offers need-based financial assistance of up to INR 2,00,000 for EWS candidates, Persons with Disability and Defence wards; diversity awards of up to INR 1,00,000 for rural-background students, up to INR 50,000 for women in STEM fields and INR 50,000 for siblings of NBS students or alumni; and special-category awards of up to INR 50,000 for demonstrated sports excellence, entrepreneurial achievement or social impact work. Academic merit of 80% or above applies across the diversity categories.

Awards are governed by a non-stacking rule: only the single highest eligible NBS waiver is granted, though external schemes may be combined with it. Disbursement follows the semester or trimester fee cycle, and renewal requires a CGPA of 7.2 or above, 80% attendance and good conduct - non-compliance may result in withdrawal or reduction. All decisions rest with the NBS Scholarship Committee. Students are also encouraged to apply for external government schemes including AICTE Pragati, Saksham and Swanath and the Digital Gujarat Scholarships, which NBS states will not be adjusted against its own awards.

For financing, NBS runs a Financial Aid & Loan Support Desk with named partners Credila (formerly HDFC Credila Financial Services), GrayQuest, Propelled Finance and the Government of India's Vidya Lakshmi Portal. The institute states that financing of up to 100% of academic, hostel and living expenses is available, with a moratorium covering the course duration plus six months post-completion, and offers documentation and verification support. Third-party portals additionally name SBI and Punjab National Bank and quote interest rates around 10% - neither appears on the current official page. Queries go to accounts@nbs.edu.in or +91 91068 22579.