School of Management Studies, MNNIT Allahabad MBA Marketing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MBA Marketing programme at SMS MNNIT is INR 4,21,500, paid across four semesters. Semester 1 is INR 1,09,000, Semester 2 is INR 1,04,000, Semester 3 is INR 1,04,500, and Semester 4 is INR 1,04,000. Hostel charges are billed separately and are not included in this fee.

Ans. CAT 2026 is the primary entrance exam accepted by SMS MNNIT for MBA Marketing admission. Additionally, scores from CMAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT, and ATMA are also considered. Candidates are shortlisted at a general percentile cut-off of 75 for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview round held at the MNNIT campus.

Ans. MNNIT SMS is expected to open the MBA application window around February 2027 (Tentative) for the 2027-28 session. Candidates must first register for CAT 2026 by September 15, 2026, sit for the exam on November 29, 2026, and then apply to MNNIT through its official portal at mnnit.ac.in.

Ans. SMS MNNIT conducts campus placements with companies from FMCG, banking, consulting, and manufacturing sectors. While course-specific placement figures by MBA specialisation are not separately published, marketing graduates benefit from the NIT brand recognition for north India-based roles. Students are encouraged to explore the MNNIT alumni network for additional industry connections.

Ans. Selection for MBA Marketing at SMS MNNIT involves three stages: a qualifying entrance exam score (CAT preferred), a Group Discussion at the MNNIT Allahabad campus, and a Personal Interview. The final merit list weighs the entrance exam score alongside academic performance from Class 10 onwards, GD outcome, and PI score. GD and PI are typically held in May 2027.

Ans. SMS MNNIT offers a total of 77 MBA seats distributed across five specialisations: Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, and Systems Management. Seats are allocated based on merit in the combined selection process and are not separately published per specialisation. Candidates may indicate their preferred specialisation during the application or interview stage.