For those students who wish to go to MBA programmes beyond the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). There are several National Institutes of Technology (NITs) that have their own management departments and provide MBA programmes.
The CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or other accepted management entrance exams and scores may be used to determine admission to the institute, followed by a Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) or an institute-level selection process.
Fee amounts may have various components, including tuition, Institute fee, examination fee, hostel fee, etc. Students are advised to refer to the latest fee notice from the respective NIT.
Top NITs Offering MBA in India 2026
| NIT | MBA Duration | Entrance Exam/Route | Basic Eligibility | Fee Information |
|---|
| NIT Tiruchirappalli | 2 years | CAT | Bachelor’s degree; CAT score | 2026 fee structure issued by institute |
| NIT Warangal | 2 years | CAT/MAT/GMAT | Bachelor’s degree with minimum marks | 2026 admission fee details available |
| NIT Calicut | 2 years | CAT / sponsored routes | Bachelor’s degree; 60% for General/OBC/EWS, 55% for SC/ST/PwD | Tuition and institute fees applicable |
| NIT Rourkela | 2 years | CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT | Bachelor’s degree; 60%, 55% SC/ST | Institute fee applicable |
| NIT Kurukshetra | 2 years | Entrance-based selection | Bachelor’s degree | ₹50,000 tuition per semester + other charges |
| NIT Durgapur | 2 years | CAT/CMAT/XAT/MAT | Bachelor’s degree | 2026-27 fee structure issued |
| NIT Silchar | 2 years | CAT/MAT/CMAT | Bachelor’s degree | ₹1,24,700 hosteller / ₹1,10,570 non-hosteller first-semester registration fee |
| NIT Jamshedpur | 2 years | Institute admission process | Bachelor’s degree | 2026 fee as per institute structure |
| NIT Agartala | 2 years | CAT/CMAT/MAT/Institute test | Bachelor’s degree | Institute fee applicable |
| NIT Raipur | 2 years | Management entrance-based | Bachelor’s degree | Check 2026 institute fee structure |
Eligibility Criteria for MBA programs in NITs
Eligibility criteria can differ across different NITs, but a bachelor's degree from a recognised university is generally required. For example:
- NIT Calicut: 60% for General/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL and 55% for SC/ST/PwD under the regular-CAT route.
- NIT Rourkela: 60% or 6.5 CGPA; 55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST.
- NIT Warangal: 60% or 6.5 CGPA; 55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD.
- NIT Agartala: 60% for engineering graduates and 55% for other disciplines, according to its programme information.
Which Entrance Exam is Required for NIT MBA?
Students should note that there is no single entrance examination applicable to every NIT MBA programme:
| NIT | Entrance Exam/Route |
|---|
| NIT Trichy | CAT |
| NIT Warangal | CAT/MAT/GMAT |
| NIT Calicut | CAT for regular route |
| NIT Rourkela | CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT |
| NIT Kurukshetra | Institute's prescribed admission route |
| NIT Durgapur | CAT/CMAT/XAT/MAT |
| NIT Silchar | CAT/MAT/CMAT |
| NIT Agartala | CAT/CMAT/MAT/Institute test |
It is recommended that students review the latest admission brochure before submitting an application, as the examinations accepted and the weightage of selection may change.
The availability of a particular specialisation may depend on the batch, electives and structure of the department; students are advised to check the curriculum of the specific NIT before applying.
There are MBA programs at NITs with different specialisations which can serve as an alternative to the traditional MBA from IIM and private B-schools. Also, students should keep in mind that there are no fixed rules for NIT MBA admissions.
The students who are planning to apply for MBA in 2026 are advised to refer to the latest official brochure of the respective NIT regarding the requirements for taking admission, rules for the entrance test and fee structure.