NIFTEM MBA 2026 Provisionally Eligible Candidates List Out at niftem.ac.in; Entrance Test and GDPI on July 13

The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli has released the provisional list of eligible candidates for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2026-27 admission cycle. The list has been uploaded on the official website of NIFTEM at niftem.ac.in. Shortlisted candidates will now appear for the NIFTEM Entrance Test and the Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI) round.

According to the official notification, the Entrance Test and GDPI will be conducted on July 13, 2026 at the NIFTEM campus in Kundli, District Sonepat, Haryana. The institute offers a two-year full-time MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management, one of the few specialised management programmes in the country focused on the food processing sector.

NIFTEM MBA 2026 Key Details

How to Check the NIFTEM MBA 2026 Eligibility List?

Applicants who submitted their forms during the recent admission window can verify their status by following the steps below. The list carries application numbers and candidate names in a downloadable PDF.

1. Visit the official NIFTEM website at niftem.ac.in.
2. Open the Admissions 2026-27 section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link titled provisionally eligible candidates list for MBA.
4. Download the PDF and search for your application number.
5. Save a copy for verification on the test day.

What Is the NIFTEM MBA Selection Process?

The institute follows a two-stage selection model. Candidates with valid CAT, MAT or CMAT scores are shortlisted directly for the GDPI round. Applicants without a valid national test score must clear the NIFTEM Entrance Test first.

The NIFTEM Entrance Test is a 90-minute paper conducted at the Kundli campus. Shortlisted candidates then appear for Group Discussion and Personal Interview on the same day. The final merit list is prepared using a weighted score from the test, GD and PI.

Who Is Eligible for NIFTEM MBA 2026?

The eligibility rules follow the official information brochure released by the institute. Applicants must meet the academic cut-off before appearing for the test.

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Minimum 50 percent aggregate marks for General, OBC and EWS categories.
• Minimum 45 percent aggregate marks for SC, ST and PwD categories.
• Final-year students may apply subject to submission of results within the notified deadline.

NIFTEM MBA 2026 Fee Structure

The total programme fee for the two-year MBA is Rs 4.50 lakh, as per the official admission brochure. This amount excludes hostel, mess and caution deposits. Fees are payable at the time of admission confirmation after the final merit list.

What Should Candidates Carry on July 13?

Reporting instructions will be shared on the admission portal before the test. Candidates should carry the printed admit card and a valid photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN or Passport. Original mark sheets of Class 10, Class 12 and the qualifying degree are needed for verification.

Category certificates, if applicable, and a passport-sized photograph must also be produced. Candidates arriving without these documents may not be allowed to sit for the test or the interview.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download the provisional eligibility list from niftem.ac.in and confirm your application number.
2. Read the official instruction sheet for the Entrance Test and GDPI.
3. Arrange original documents, category certificates and photographs.
4. Plan travel to the NIFTEM Kundli campus in advance of July 13.
5. For queries, write to admission@niftem.ac.in or call 0130-2281101.