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NICMAR University in Pune offers a two-year, full-time MBA in Project Management. The course is taught on campus at Balewadi over four semesters. NICMAR has taught construction and project managers since 1983 and holds a NAAC A+ grade. It stands #158 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026. The full course fee is INR 12 Lakhs without hostel and INR 14.01 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through PG-NCAT, a personal interview and a rating of your application. The approved intake is 120 seats. The 2025 batch placed 99% of its students at an average of INR 9.25 LPA.
NICMAR University MBA Project Management Fees
The total fees with hostel and mess is INR 14.01 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 12 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 10.44 Lakhs of that. You pay in four parts, one at the start of each semester. The development fee is charged with every part. The security deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 10.44 Lakhs
INR 2.61 Lakhs at the start of each semester, 4 semesters
Development fee
INR 1.56 Lakhs
INR 39,100 at the start of each semester, 4 semesters
Security deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel room
INR 79,200
INR 3,600 a month, 22 months
Mess
INR 1.22 Lakhs
INR 5,550 a month, 22 months
Total, no hostel
INR 12 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel and mess
INR 14.01 Lakhs
Full course
NICMAR University MBA Project Management Admission Dates
NICMAR has not published the 2027 calendar yet, so these dates follow the 2026 rounds. The form is expected by Dec 2026, the test in Jan 2027 and classes in Jul 2027. The 2026 admission closed on 23 Jun 2026, the last date for the first fee part. The admission office fixes every date, so watch the NICMAR site from November.
Event
Date
Status
Application form, last date to apply
Dec 2026
Tentative
PG-NCAT aptitude test and personal interview
Jan 2027
Tentative
Merit list and offer letters
Jan 2027
Tentative
First fee part, last date
Feb 2027
Tentative
Later rounds of PG-NCAT
Apr 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jul 2027
Tentative
NICMAR University MBA Project Management Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree in any subject with 50% marks, or 45% if you are from a reserved category. PG-NCAT is a must, and the application fee is INR 2,500. You can apply in your final year, but you must finish the degree before classes start. A CAT, XAT, NMAT, MAT, GMAT, GRE, MH-CET or CUET PG score is taken as well.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
A bachelor's degree in any subject
Marks
50% in graduation, 45% for reserved category students
Entrance test
PG-NCAT, plus a CAT, XAT, NMAT, MAT, GMAT, GRE, MH-CET or CUET PG score if you have one
Final year students
May apply, but the degree must be finished before classes start
Application fee
INR 2,500
NICMAR University MBA Project Management Admission Process
You apply online, sit for the PG-NCAT aptitude test and then face the personal interview. The admission office also scores your past marks and work experience. Offers go out in merit order, and you pay the first part of the fee by the date on the letter. Miss that date and the seat goes to the next student.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the form on the NICMAR site and upload your papers
2. Sit for the aptitude test
Take the PG-NCAT paper on the date you are given
3. Face the personal interview
The interview is part of PG-NCAT and carries 50 marks
4. Rating of application
The office scores your past marks and work experience
5. Take the offer
Offers go out in merit order to the students above the line
6. Pay and report
Pay the first part, then bring your originals for the document check
NICMAR University MBA Project Management Cutoff
NICMAR has not published a closing score for this course. PG-NCAT is scored out of 250 marks: 150 for the aptitude test, 50 for the interview and 50 for the rating of application. The admission office ranks every applicant on this total and sends offers in merit order. You need 50% in graduation to apply, or 45% from a reserved category.
What is scored
Marks
Aptitude test
150 marks
Personal interview
50 marks
Rating of application
50 marks
Total
250 marks
NICMAR University MBA Project Management Placements
The 2025 batch placed 99% of its students at an average of INR 9.25 LPA. The best offer in India was INR 25.09 LPA and 737 students took jobs. L&T, Tata Projects, Shapoorji Pallonji and Adani hire project managers from this campus. Deloitte, KPMG and EY take students for consulting work.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 9.25 LPA, 2025 batch
Best offer in India
INR 25.09 LPA
Best offer abroad
INR 30 LPA
Students placed
737
Batch placed
99%
Companies on campus
200 and above
NICMAR University MBA Project Management Scholarships
The biggest waiver is the whole fee: the top 2% of the intake pay nothing, worth INR 12 Lakhs. A family income up to INR 5 Lakhs a year can also bring a full waiver. Up to INR 8 Lakhs a year takes half the fee off, INR 6 Lakhs. You get only one of these, and you keep it by passing every term in the first attempt.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Exemplary Merit Scholarship
Top 2% of the approved intake
100% of the fee, INR 12 Lakhs
Distinguished Merit Scholarship
Top 3% of the approved intake
75% of the fee, INR 9 Lakhs
Meritorious Grant
Top 5% of the approved intake
25% of the fee, INR 3 Lakhs
Commendable Assistance Grant
Top 30% of the approved intake
5% of the fee, INR 60,000
EWS full fee waiver
Family income up to INR 5 Lakhs a year, up to 5 students
100% of the fee, INR 12 Lakhs
EWS half fee waiver
Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year
50% of the fee, INR 6 Lakhs
Rising Talent Scholarship
Sport or other outside achievement
INR 20,000 a year, INR 40,000 in all
Defence concession
Wards of defence and para-military staff
10% to 25% of the fee
NICMAR University MBA Project Management Ranking
Collegedunia ranks NICMAR #158 among MBA colleges in 2026 and #21 in Pune. IIRF placed it #38 among 122 private MBA institutes in 2025. The university holds a NAAC A+ grade. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews, while IIRF uses its own survey.
Ranking body
Rank or grade
Scope
Collegedunia MBA ranking 2026
#158
Among 350 MBA colleges
Collegedunia city ranking 2026
#21
Among MBA colleges in Pune
IIRF MBA ranking 2025
#38
Among 122 private MBA institutes
NAAC
A+
University grade
NICMAR University MBA Project Management Seats and Intake
The approved intake for this course is 120 seats. Out of the total intake, 40% of the seats are kept for students who live in Maharashtra. The reserved categories together hold 50% of the seats. The admission office allots the programme, so put your first choice clearly in the form.
Quota
Seats
Approved intake
120
Maharashtra domicile
40% of the seats
Reserved categories
50% of the seats
Scheduled Castes
13% of the seats
Other Backward Classes
19% of the seats
NICMAR University MBA Project Management Hostel and Campus
A hostel room costs INR 3,600 to INR 4,000 a month and the mess costs INR 185 to INR 275 a day. The Balewadi campus has four hostel buildings, three for boys and one for girls. The mess is compulsory and gives four meals a day. Hostel and mess are charged on top of the course fee.
Item
Detail
Hostel buildings
Four on campus, three for boys and one for girls
Boys rooms
1139 single rooms
Girls rooms
194 shared rooms
Room fee
INR 3,600 to INR 4,000 a month
Mess
INR 185 to INR 275 a day, four meals
Campus
Balewadi, Pune
Should you pick MBA Project Management at NICMAR University?
This course suits students who want to manage construction, infrastructure or real estate projects after their degree.
Pick it if:
You want a construction or infrastructure job: L&T, Tata Projects, Shapoorji Pallonji and Adani hire project managers from this campus every year.
You want an old network in the field: NICMAR has taught project managers since 1983 and its alumni sit across the big project firms.
Your family can pay in parts: the fee is taken in four parts, one at the start of each semester, not all at once.
You are strong on marks and work experience: the top 2% of the intake pay no fee at all, and the next tiers get 75% off.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a top offer: 737 students were placed from the 2025 batch, so the average sits far below the best offers.
You are paying the whole fee yourself: INR 12 Lakhs against an average of INR 9.25 LPA takes more than a year of pay to clear.
You want a general management degree: this course is built around construction, infrastructure and real estate projects, not marketing or finance.
You live outside Maharashtra: 40% of the seats are kept for home state students, so fewer seats are left for everyone else.
Counsellor's advice
If you want a project job in construction or infrastructure, take this seat and apply in the first round. If you want a general MBA, keep a cheaper college above it in your list.
MBA Project Management Eligibility▾
Degree and marks: A bachelor's degree in any subject with 50% marks. 45% for reserved category students.
Entrance test: PG-NCAT is a must for every MBA applicant. It is scored out of 250 marks.
Other test scores: CAT, XAT, NMAT, MAT, GMAT, GRE, MH-CET and CUET PG scores are also taken. Your better score counts.
Final year students: You can apply while in your last year. The degree must be finished before classes start.
Home state seats: 40% of the seats go to students who live in Maharashtra.
MBA Project Management Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on the NICMAR site, upload your papers and pay INR 2,500.
Sit for PG-NCAT: The aptitude test carries 150 marks and covers maths, data and English.
Face the interview: The personal interview carries 50 marks and is part of PG-NCAT.
Rating of application: 50 more marks come from your past marks and your work experience.
Take the seat: Offers go out in merit order. Pay the first part of INR 3.10 Lakhs by the date on the letter or you lose the seat.
MBA Project Management Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on the 2026 rounds.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Application form, last date to apply
The form is expected to open about six weeks before the first test. Late forms are not taken.
Tentative
Jan 2027
PG-NCAT aptitude test and personal interview
The aptitude paper and the interview are held on the days the office gives you.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Merit list and offer letters
Offers go out in merit order, so a higher total means an earlier letter.
Tentative
Feb 2027
First fee part, last date
You lose the seat if the first part is not paid by the date on the letter.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Later rounds of PG-NCAT
More rounds are held while seats are left, as they were in 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
Last round application, last date to apply
The 2026 last round closed on 31 May 2026, so expect the same window.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Last round test, interview and result
The 2026 last round test, interview and result were done inside two weeks.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Source: NICMAR University admission policy 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
NICMAR University MBA Project Management Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year, and it is the fee published for the 2026 admissions. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 2.61 Lakhs a semester
INR 10.44 Lakhs
Development fee
Per semester × 4, INR 39,100 a semester
INR 1.56 Lakhs
Security deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel room
Per month × 22, INR 3,600 a month, the lowest published room rate
INR 79,200
Mess
Per month × 22, INR 5,550 a month, at INR 185 a day
INR 1.22 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 12 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + development fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 14.01 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + development fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 20,233
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
77%
average pay INR 9.25 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 23,625
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
66%
average pay INR 9.25 LPA vs the full fee
Source: NICMAR University fee structure, Admissions 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your marks get you a seat at NICMAR University?
Pick your category and your graduation marks. NICMAR has not published a closing score, so this checks the marks it asks for.
Category
Graduation marks
General · 50% and above
You clear the 50% mark NICMAR asks for in graduation. Apply, take PG-NCAT and let the interview and your record do the rest.
General · 45% to 49%
Not this year. The 45% relaxation is only for reserved category students, so a General applicant needs 50%.
General · Below 45%
Not this year. NICMAR asks for 50% in graduation and does not take marks below that.
Reserved category · 50% and above
You clear the mark with room to spare. Apply, take PG-NCAT and keep your category paper ready for the document check.
Reserved category · 45% to 49%
You clear the 45% mark kept for reserved category students. Apply and take PG-NCAT with your category paper.
Reserved category · Below 45%
Not this year. The lowest mark NICMAR takes is 45%, even with a category paper.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Marks only open the door. The aptitude test carries 150 of the 250 marks, so a strong test score beats a higher percentage.
NICMAR University MBA Project Management Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the admission office.
Where you finish in the intake
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou get only one scholarship. Tap to see the others.▾
NICMAR gives one scholarship per student, so the biggest one you qualify for is the one you get.
Exemplary Merit Scholarship
INR 12 Lakhs
NICMAR University
The whole fee is taken off for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: top 2% of the approved intakeApply with the admission form
Not what you get on your answers
Distinguished Merit Scholarship
INR 9 Lakhs
NICMAR University
75% of the fee is taken off for the full course.
Who qualifies: top 3% of the approved intakeApply with the admission form
Not what you get on your answers
Meritorious Grant
INR 3 Lakhs
NICMAR University
25% of the fee is taken off for the full course.
Who qualifies: top 5% of the approved intakeApply with the admission form
Not what you get on your answers
Commendable Assistance Grant
INR 60,000
NICMAR University
5% of the fee is taken off for the full course.
Who qualifies: top 30% of the approved intakeApply with the admission form
Not what you get on your answers
EWS full fee waiver
INR 12 Lakhs
NICMAR University
The whole fee is waived for up to 5 students with 80% in Class 10 and Class 12 and 60% in graduation.
Who qualifies: family income up to INR 5 Lakhs a yearApply with the admission form
Not what you get on your answers
EWS half fee waiver
INR 6 Lakhs
NICMAR University
Half the fee is waived for 10% of the approved intake.
Who qualifies: family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply with the admission form
Not what you get on your answers
Rising Talent Scholarship
INR 40,000
NICMAR University
INR 20,000 a year for the full course, for sport and other outside work.
Who qualifies: 10% of the approved intakeApply with the admission form
Not what you get on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the admission office about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 12 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 9 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 6 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 6 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 9 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 60,000
Your net course fee: INR 11.4 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 11.6 Lakhs
NICMAR University MBA Project Management vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to NICMAR University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, more seats.
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NICMAR University
Pune
Compared with
RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University
Noida
Compared with
Sri Balaji University
Pune
Compared with
Indira Institute of Management
Pune
Compared with
MIT World Peace University
Pune
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 12 Lakhs
tuition + development fee
INR 12.58 Lakhs
INR 58,000 more
Not published
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 7.20 Lakhs less
Not published
Average paylatest batch
INR 9.25 LPA
2025 batch
Not published
INR 8.75 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 6.57 LPA
INR 2.68 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 6.23 LPA
INR 3.02 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
99%
2025 batch
95%
4 points lower
92%
7 points lower, 2020 batch
75%
24 points lower, Class of 2024
78%
21 points lower
Best offerbest offer in India
INR 25.09 LPA
2025 batch
Not published
INR 21.58 LPA
INR 3.51 LPA less
INR 10.86 LPA
INR 14.23 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 51.36 LPA
INR 26.27 LPA more
Seatsapproved intake
120
this course
Not published
Not published
300
180 more, all MBA seats
1,200
1,080 more, all MBA seats
In short
RICS SBE costs INR 58,000 more and places a little less of its batch. If you want to study in the Delhi region, take it; if you want a Pune campus, this seat is the better fit.
In short
Sri Balaji is a general MBA with a lower average pay. If you want marketing or finance roles, look at it; if you want project work in construction, take this seat.
In short
Indira IIM costs INR 7.20 Lakhs less but pays about INR 2.68 LPA less on average. If money is tight, it is a real option; if you want project jobs, this seat pays back faster.
In short
MIT-WPU has a much bigger batch and a higher best offer, but a lower average. If you want a wide choice of subjects, take it; if you want project management, take this seat.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on NICMAR University MBA Project Management
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online on the NICMAR site and then sit for PG-NCAT. The test has an aptitude paper and a personal interview. Your past marks and work experience are scored as well. Offers go out in merit order, and you pay the first part of the fee to hold the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 12 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to about INR 14.01 Lakhs. The fee block above splits it into tuition, development fee and the refundable deposit.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The fee is taken in four parts, one at the start of each semester. The first part of INR 3.10 Lakhs is due when you take the seat. Ask the admission office in writing if you need a different plan.
Do I need a CAT score for this MBA?▾
No. PG-NCAT is the test NICMAR asks every MBA applicant to take. A CAT, XAT, NMAT, MAT, GMAT, GRE, MH-CET or CUET PG score is taken as well, and your better score counts.
What marks do I need in graduation?▾
You need 50% in a bachelor's degree in any subject. Reserved category students need 45%. Final year students can apply, but the degree must be finished before classes start.
Which scholarships can cut this fee?▾
The top 2% of the intake pay no fee at all, and the next tiers get 75%, 25% or 5% off. A family income up to INR 5 Lakhs a year can bring a full waiver. The calculator above shows what you can claim.
Who hires from this course?▾
L&T, Tata Projects, Shapoorji Pallonji, Adani and UltraTech hire project managers from this campus. Deloitte, KPMG and EY take students for consulting roles. The 2025 batch placed 99% of its students at an average of INR 9.25 LPA.
NICMAR University Pune offers a well-structured MBA in Advanced Project Management program with a strong focus on personalized learning, thanks to a favorable student-to-faculty ratio. Notable faculty members such as Dr. Tushar Jadhav and Dr. Milind Phadtare provide accessible support to students. The program spans four semesters, requiring students to pass mid-semester and end-semester exams with options for re-examinations if necessary. Students can participate in the placement process from the third semester, with the university achieving a high placement rate of 97%.
Companies like L&T, Reliance, and Tata Projects frequently recruit graduates. Internships are available nationwide, offering stipends between 15,000 to 35,000 INR in some cases. The program fees total Rs. 11,70,000, payable in installments, beginning with Rs. 3,00,000 upon admission. Merit-based scholarships are contingent on academic performance, covering up to 80% of tuition fees depending on scores from 10th, 12th/Diploma, and Graduation levels.
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NICMAR Pune: 6 Answered Questions
How is the scope of 1 year courses such as quantity surveying and health and environment safety from NICMAR?
Tithi AggrawalLives in New Delhi
These two courses, PGP in QSCM and HSEM, are offered only at the Hyderabad campus. As both these courses are very specialized so they ensure core jobs in core sectors.
The main reasons why most people feel reluctant to join these courses are;
As these courses are very profile specific so the scope gets further narrowed down.
As these courses are offered by only NICMAR in India so people feel alone and don't have much scope.
Nevertheless, if you are really interested in the above courses then you should go for them because they are really good. PGP in QSCM will open the construction sector and the PGP in HSEM will bring opportunities in petroleum, manufacturing, and mining.
How is the course PGP-IFDM at NICMAR Pune? What is the current placement scenario for freshers?
Sharthak Kulkarnistudied at National Institute of Construction Management and Research (2018)
PGP-IFDM program at NICMAR Pune is well-known in the field, and it has a solid history of placing its graduates. With numerous top firms hiring from NICMAR Pune, the job situation for first-year students in the PGP-IFDM program is also quite strong.
Companies like L&T, Shapoorji Pallonji, Tata Projects, HCC, GMR, Gammon India, IDFC, and others are among the top recruiters for the PGP-IFDM program at NICMAR Pune. In the PGP-IFDM program, the starting wage for new students is approximately INR 6-7 lakhs per year, while the top income package is around INR 12-13 lakhs per year.
Through guest lectures, seminars, and workshops, students in the PGP-IFDM program at NICMAR Pune are exposed to top practitioners and industry professionals. The institute also allows students to work on real projects and complete internships with top infrastructure businesses, which can improve their skills and marketability.
Will I get a higher salary if I take a techno management course at NICMAR after studying civil engineering?
Sanskriti BanerjeeMBA Construction Manageme from National Institute of Construction Management and Research, Pune (2019)
Yes, doing a Techno Management course at NICMAR, after a Civil Engineering degree can help you get better placement offers. The course provides advanced knowledge about construction, design engineering, planning, etc. Along with technological aspects, the course covers financial implications. If you aren’t interested in site jobs of Civil Engineering. This course can be a great fit for you. This course can help you get jobs in planning, contracting, billing, etc. The salary packages offered are pretty good.
Which course is best to do from NICMAR that has better future aspects?
Nitin WadhwaStudied PGP-REUIM from National Institute of Construction Management and Research
At NICMAR, there is no such thing as the best course. All courses are at par in terms of job profiles, packages, recruiters, and others. However, PGP ACM is the flagship program by the institute.
PGP REUIM course recorded stellar placements in the past year with the top recruiters like KPMG, L&T Realty, Oberoi, PwC, Samsung, and CBRE. Recently, even PGP IFDM students had performed exceptionally well.
In the end, it depends upon your knowledge and skills. Decide based on the course curriculum rather than peeping into the placement statistics, as it is subject to the caliber of the batch each year.
As an electrical engineer, should I join the NICMAR IFDM course?
Roshni PradhanPGP Advanced Construction Management & Project Management, NICMAR (2018)
NICMAR Pune will not offer you the best education, not only for electrical engineering but for anyone pursuing a specific stream of discipline. It will be best if you avoid joining it.
One of my cousins mentions that he lost two years of his time investing energy in this institute when it allegedly did not quite fill the void for him. This scenario has been for the campus of Hyderabad. In a nutshell, you should research thoroughly about other campuses of the same and decide if it is a fruitful choice nonetheless.
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