N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research - Overview
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About N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research
N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research (NLDIMSR), Mumbai, is a private business school located at Srishti Complex, Sector 1, Mira Road (East), in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Maharashtra. Established in 1995 under the N.L. Dalmia Educational Society by the late Shri Niranjanlalji Dalmia, the institute commenced its academic programme in July 1997 and is today governed by a Managing Council featuring Shri Shivkumar Dalmia as Chairman, supported by Prof. Dr. Seema Saini, CEO of the N.L. Dalmia Educational Society, alongside institutional leadership including Prof. (Dr.) M.A. Khan, cited as Director of NLDIMSR in the institute's own academic journal.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research Courses
4 CoursesPost Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (55% per some aggregator listings); final-year graduation students may apply, subject to completing requirements by the specified date. A valid score in CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA or MAH-CET/MHT-CET is required, followed by a Group Discussion/Critical Thinking round and a Personal Interview.
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive PGDM)
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, generally with a minimum of 2-3 years of managerial/professional work experience; designed for working professionals. Selection via application screening, relevant test scores/academic record and a Personal Interview.
Global MBA Programme
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, along with entrance-exam scores/academic record and a Personal Interview, per the institute's general PGDM-track eligibility norms; the first year is completed at NLDIMSR in India and the second year at a partner university abroad (USA, Canada, UK or South Korea).
Ph.D. in Management
Master's degree (typically MBA/PGDM or equivalent postgraduate qualification) with the required minimum aggregate marks as per University of Mumbai's Ph.D. regulations; admission is based on the PET (Ph.D. Entrance Test)/UGC-NET/JRF score, followed by a Personal Interview, per third-party (SearchMyColleges) sources.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) 5 specializations | ₹ 16.50L - 16.75L | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (55% per some aggregator listings); final-year graduation students may apply, subject to completing requirements by the specified date. A valid score in CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA or MAH-CET/MHT-CET is required, followed by a Group Discussion/Critical Thinking round and a Personal Interview. |
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive PGDM) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.10L - 2.10L | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, generally with a minimum of 2-3 years of managerial/professional work experience; designed for working professionals. Selection via application screening, relevant test scores/academic record and a Personal Interview. |
Global MBA Programme 1 specialization | ₹ 9.25L - 18.50L | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, along with entrance-exam scores/academic record and a Personal Interview, per the institute's general PGDM-track eligibility norms; the first year is completed at NLDIMSR in India and the second year at a partner university abroad (USA, Canada, UK or South Korea). |
Ph.D. in Management 1 specialization | ₹ 25K - 1.01L | Master's degree (typically MBA/PGDM or equivalent postgraduate qualification) with the required minimum aggregate marks as per University of Mumbai's Ph.D. regulations; admission is based on the PET (Ph.D. Entrance Test)/UGC-NET/JRF score, followed by a Personal Interview, per third-party (SearchMyColleges) sources. |
N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / MAT / ATMA / MAH-CET (MHT-CET)
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Placement Statistics
Verified campus placements records for N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research
Year-on-Year Placement Trend Comparison
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10 RecruitersThird-party aggregators report figures that vary depending on the update cycle referenced: 70th out of 270 in India in 2026 and 72nd out of 275 in 2024 per one Collegedunia ranking page, versus 78th out of 272 in 2023 and 80th out of 281 in 2022 per another Collegedunia ranking snapshot (7th-10th in Mumbai across these years). Candidates should check India Today's own published list for the exact current-year figure.
India Today (MBA) 2023-2026
Reported figures vary by aggregator snapshot: 50th out of 235 in India in 2024 and 35th out of 193 in 2023 per one Collegedunia page, versus 35th out of 193 in 2023 (5th in Mumbai) and 49th out of 179 in 2022 (6th in Mumbai) per another snapshot; NLDIMSR has also been separately ranked for Hotel Management by The Week in some cycles (unrelated to its core MBA/PGDM programme).
The Week (MBA) 2023-2025
23rd out of 200 in India in 2025 (per Shiksha/Times aggregation) though a differently-scoped Collegedunia snapshot separately reports 35th out of 119 in India in 2025 and 25th out of 200 in both 2024 and 2023 - the exact current rank should be verified on Outlook's own published survey.
Outlook-ICARE (MBA) 2023-2025
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
India Today (MBA) 2023-2026 | Third-party aggregators report figures that vary depending on the update cycle referenced: 70th out of 270 in India in 2026 and 72nd out of 275 in 2024 per one Collegedunia ranking page, versus 78th out of 272 in 2023 and 80th out of 281 in 2022 per another Collegedunia ranking snapshot (7th-10th in Mumbai across these years). Candidates should check India Today's own published list for the exact current-year figure. |
The Week (MBA) 2023-2025 | Reported figures vary by aggregator snapshot: 50th out of 235 in India in 2024 and 35th out of 193 in 2023 per one Collegedunia page, versus 35th out of 193 in 2023 (5th in Mumbai) and 49th out of 179 in 2022 (6th in Mumbai) per another snapshot; NLDIMSR has also been separately ranked for Hotel Management by The Week in some cycles (unrelated to its core MBA/PGDM programme). |
Outlook-ICARE (MBA) 2023-2025 | 23rd out of 200 in India in 2025 (per Shiksha/Times aggregation) though a differently-scoped Collegedunia snapshot separately reports 35th out of 119 in India in 2025 and 25th out of 200 in both 2024 and 2023 - the exact current rank should be verified on Outlook's own published survey. |
The Times of India (MBA) 2023-2026 | 21st out of 100 in India in 2026 and 23rd out of 100 in India in 2025/2024/2023 (4th in Mumbai in 2024), per Collegedunia's aggregated Times of India rankings; the institute's Overall (non-MBA-specific) Times of India ranking was reported as 14th out of 80 in India in 2021. |
IIRF (MBA) 2025-2026 | 27th out of 120 in India in 2026 and 14th out of 122 in India in 2025, per Collegedunia's aggregation of IIRF rankings. |
NIRF 2020 | 76th out of 100 in India for MBA in 2020 (7th in Mumbai), per Collegedunia; NLDIMSR does not appear to have been separately ranked in more recent (2023-2025) NIRF management cycles based on indexed sources. |
Collegedunia.com (MBA) 2025-2026 | 129th out of 350 in India in 2026 and 143rd out of 372 in India in 2025, per Collegedunia's own aggregation. |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Merit Scholarship (Top 10% of Intake) | Available to the top 10% of the PGDM intake (reported as a maximum of 42 students) based on entrance-exam score and interview performance; covers tuition fee only and cannot be combined with any other scholarship, per the institute's own official scholarships page (nldalmia.in/scholarships) as aggregated by TimesOfCollege. | Up to a 100% waiver of tuition fee (reported as approximately INR 8,25,000 for candidates with a strong CAT/XAT score, per TimesOfCollege's aggregation) - candidates should confirm the exact current-year tiers and amounts on nldalmia.in/scholarships. |
Inclusivity / Need-Based Scholarship | Available to students from economically or socially disadvantaged backgrounds who are not otherwise eligible to pay the full fee, per the institute's own official scholarships page. | Covers tuition fee component; exact amount/percentage determined case-by-case and not fully specified in indexed official pages - candidates should confirm on nldalmia.in/scholarships. |
Diversity-Based Scholarship | Available to candidates who add to the diversity of the incoming PGDM batch (e.g., by academic background, gender, region or work experience), per the institute's own official scholarships page. | Covers tuition fee component; exact amount/percentage not fully specified in indexed official pages - candidates should confirm on nldalmia.in/scholarships. |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Central Library
A library housing more than 33,000 volumes along with a digital library, supporting the PGDM curriculum and research needs of students and faculty, per third-party (TargetAdmission) campus-facility summaries.
Computer Lab
A computer lab with approximately 120 terminals supporting coursework, projects and the Business Analytics specialization, per third-party (TargetAdmission) campus-facility summaries.
Air-Conditioned Classrooms & Auditorium
Modern, air-conditioned classrooms and an auditorium used for guest lectures, seminars and institute events, alongside an MDP (Management Development Programme) room and conference room, per third-party (student reviews on Collegedunia) campus-facility summaries.
Sports & Recreation Facilities
An on-campus gym room and sports/lobby area for recreation, alongside a canteen for meals and snacks (the institute does not run a traditional mess), per third-party (Collegedunia) student reviews.
Hostel & Accommodation
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Frequently Asked Questions
N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research (NLDIMSR) is a private, self-financed business school, established in 1995 under the N.L. Dalmia Educational Society.
NLDIMSR's flagship programme is the two-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), offered in specializations including Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Business Analytics, approved by AICTE, accredited by the NBA and recognized by the AIU as equivalent to an MBA degree.
NLDIMSR accepts valid scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA and MAH-CET/MHT-CET, followed by a Group Discussion/Critical Thinking round and a Personal Interview.
Most recent third-party aggregators (Shiksha, Collegedunia) report a total PGDM fee of approximately INR 16.5-16.75 lakh for the 2025-26/2026-27 batch, varying slightly by specialization (Business Analytics is reported marginally higher, at around INR 16.75 lakh). The exact current fee break-up should be confirmed against the official Fee Structure published each year on nldalmia.in.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive PGDM), Global MBA Programme, Ph.D. in Management
N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research: Overview
NLDIMSR is best known for its flagship two-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), approved by AICTE, accredited by the NBA and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to an MBA degree. The institute holds NAAC A+ accreditation, SAQS accreditation and ISO 9001:2015 certification, and is a recognized Ph.D. research centre of the University of Mumbai, reflecting its focus on nationally and internationally benchmarked management education for Mumbai's competitive corporate landscape.
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