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Myth 1: You need a CAT score to get into an IIM

For the full-time residential MBA (PGP), yes — CAT is mandatory and the cutoffs are brutal (99th percentile for IIM A/B/C). But the IIM Nagpur Blended MBA uses its own entrance test — the IIMNAT — conducted specifically for this programme. No CAT, no GMAT, no other exam score is required. You apply, appear for the IIMNAT, attend a personal interview, and are evaluated on that plus your work experience and academic record.

Myth 2: An IIM degree always means a 2-year career break

This was true until recently. The IIM Nagpur Blended MBA changed that. Sessions are structured around a working professional’s schedule — Wednesday evenings, Saturday evenings, and Sundays. Your weekday working hours are completely free. The only in-person commitment is 4 campus immersion visits (5 days each) across the 2-year programme — approximately 20 working days total, which can be managed with planned leave.

Myth 3: Online or blended programmes give you a lesser credential

The IIM Nagpur Blended MBA awards the same MBA degree as the residential programme. It is a degree under the IIM Act, from a government-established IIM ranked #25 in NIRF 2025. Graduates are IIM Nagpur alumni with full alumni benefits. The credential is the same. The format is different.