IIM Nagpur MBA Batch Profile 2025–27: Size, Diversity, Work Ex

Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur) has admitted a total of 323 students to its flagship Two-Year Full-Time Post Graduate Programme in Management (MBA) for the 2025–27 batch. The incoming batch comes from diverse academic backgrounds, professional experiences, and regions. Read this exclusive MBAUniverse.com article for insights on IIM Nagpur MBA Batch Profile 2025–27.

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IIM Nagpur Welcomes MBA Batch of 2025–27
IIM Nagpur welcomed the incoming MBA cohort at an inaugural ceremony held on July 6, 2025, at its modern MIHAN campus. Delivering the welcome address, Professor Bhimaraya Metri, Director, IIM Nagpur, spoke about the institute’s rapid rise as one of India’s fastest-growing IIMs. “India is emerging as a global hope, and IIM Nagpur is contributing by preparing future-ready leaders through practical learning, policy engagement, and cutting-edge research,” he said. He also highlighted the institute’s strong partnerships with 43 industry leaders in areas like AI, healthcare, skill development, and agribusiness.

IIM Nagpur MBA Batch Profile 2025–27
IIM Nagpur has consistently focused on merit, diversity, and academic inclusivity. Highlighting the importance of IIM Nagpur batch profile, Director Metri noted that IIM Nagpur is located at the “Zero Mile Centre of India” and is hence ideally positioned to serve as a hub for national diversity and innovation. Here are the key highlights of IIM Nagpur MBA Batch 2025–27:

a) Total Number of Students Admitted: 323

b) Gender Diversity: Out of 323 students: IIM Nagpur MBA 2025–27 batch comprises of 69% male and 31% female students, reflecting a balanced gender representation. Check exact numbers below.

223 are male (69.04%)
100 are female (30.96%)

c) Geographic Spread: The IIM Nagpur MBA 2025–27 batch comprises students from 23 states and union territories, representing a true pan-India presence. States with notable representation include:

Maharashtra (61 students)
Gujarat (18)
Uttar Pradesh (20)
Madhya Pradesh (15)
Tamil Nadu (8)

Students from other regions such as Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Telangana have also joined IIM Nagpur.

d) Academic Background: A majority of 63% of the IIM Nagpur batch comes from engineering backgrounds. Complete break up is as below:

Engineering (B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech): 63%
Commerce & Management (BBA/B.Com/BMS/BAF, etc.): 26%
Science (B.Sc/BS/BAMS/BHMS, etc.): 6.5%
Medical & Allied Health Sciences (BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPharma): 3.4%
Architecture, BVOC, Others: Remaining 1.1%

e) Work Experience: The batch displays a balanced mix of freshers and experienced professionals, with more than 60 percent of students having work experience. Complete break up is as below:

Freshers (0–6 months): 120 students (37%)
With experience: 203 students (63%)
Average work experience: 14.4 months

A significant portion of students bring 6 to 18 months of prior work experience, reflecting a healthy mix of early-career professionals. The breakdown of work experience of 203 students is as follows:

6 to ≤12 months – 70
12 to <18 months – 88
18 to <24 months – 39
24 to <30 months – 2
36 months and above – 4

f) Age Profile: The average age of the IIM Nagpur MBA 2025–27 batch is 24 years, with students ranging in age from 20 to 35 years, highlighting a mix of fresh graduates and experienced professionals.

g) CAT Percentile: A significant number of students admitted for IIM Nagpur MBA Batch 2025 have secured high CAT percentiles with 29 students scoring above the 98th percentile and 8 students crossing the 99th percentile.

CXOs & IIM Nagpur Leadership Motivates Students to Excel
Addressing the students, Professor Metri, Director of IIM Nagpur encouraged them to seize the opportunities and be future-ready. Welcoming the students, Prof. Prakash Awasthy, Chairperson of the MBA Programme, described the inauguration day as a “moment of transformation”. Prof. Prashant Gupta, Dean, Academics, Faculty & Alumni Affairs, encouraged students to develop the resilience and curiosity needed to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world. Prof. Sujeet Kumar Sharma, Dean (Research, Sponsored & Smart projects and PhD Programmes), emphasized IIM Nagpur’s research-led pedagogy. Professor Satish Kumar, Chairperson, PhD Programmes, conveyed the Vote of Thanks.

Earlier, the inauguration ceremony featured speeches from two business leaders. Chief Guest Shri Anurag Sharma, Managing Director, Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Pvt. Ltd, addressed the students with an inspiring vision of leadership. “In 2047, when India celebrates 100 years of independence, you will be at the peak of your careers, leading the nation globally,” he said. He advised students to embrace modern tools like AI while remaining grounded in Indian ethos. Guest of Honour Shri K. S. Cheema, Chairman & Managing Director, KS Cheema Group of Companies, encouraged the batch to lead with authenticity.
At the ceremony, the Director’s Merit Certificates were presented to outstanding second-year students. IIM Nagpur announced a total of 21 scholarships for the academic year.

Established in 2015, IIM Nagpur has emerged as a fast-growing IIM. The institute shifted to its permanent 132-acre campus in the Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN) in November 2021. The new campus was formally inaugurated by former President of India Ram Nath Kovind in May 2022. IIM Nagpur was ranked 31 among management institutes in India by the NIRF Ranking 2024. IIM Nagpur was ranked 26 among B-schools in India by the MBAUniverse.com Ranking 2025.

IIM Nagpur MBA Batch Profile 2025–27: Complete Insights on Gender Diversity, & Academics, Work Experience, CAT Scores and more – MBAUniverse.com Exclusive