School Of Management Studies, MNNIT, Allahabad Admission 2026

School of Management Studies, Moti Lal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad offers an integrated multi-step procedure to the MBA programs wherein candidates can apply as per their academic qualifications. This is step-by-step guidance through the whole process of admission as follows:

Step 1: Checking Eligibility

Find out whether you also qualify under the eligibility criteria before applying.

• Qualification: Bachelors' degree in any discipline having an aggregate percentage of 60% or above. For SC/ST, the percentage shall be 55%. From a recognized university.

• Entrance Exam: A valid CAT score shall be required by the candidates.

Step 2: Online Application

• Application Form: Application form is available at the official website of MNNIT, or SMS MNNIT's admission portal.

• Fill the Application Form: Fill personal, academic, and entrance exam details.

• Documents: Upload scanned copies of documents such as:

o Mark sheets (10th, 12th, and Graduation)

o CAT scorecard

o Passport-size photograph

o Signature

• Application Fee: Pay the required application fee (details available on the official website).

Step 3: Short listing Based on CAT Score

• The short listing is done based on CAT score by SMS MNNIT. For each year a cutoff score is fixed and all candidates who obtain or above cutoff will be allowed for further round.

Step 4: GD/PI

•GD/PI Call: Short listed candidates who qualified further rounds are called to campus or by video conferencing for GD/PI.

•Preparation: The candidate should prepare him/herself for discussions about current affairs, business trends, and case studies, and should be effective while presenting himself in the interview.

Step 5: Final Selection

•The final selection will be made on the basis of the following:

oCAT score (50% weightage)

oGD/PI performance (30% weightage)

oPrevious academic record (10% weightage)

oExperiential learning- If applicable, up to 10% weightage.

•The final list of selected candidates will be put on the official website.

Step 6: Offer Letter and Admission Confirmation

• Offer Letter: An offer letter would be sent via the email to the selected candidates.

• Acceptance: The candidates have to accept by paying the admission fee and fulfilling the required documents.

Step 7: Document Verification

• Documents: All original documents for verification and submission to confirm admission at the reporting hour in campus.

• The documents include;

   o Class 10th and 12th mark sheets

   o Graduation degree/provisional certificate

   o CAT scorecard

   o Valid ID proof

   o Category certificate if needed

Step 8: Classes Starting

•classes will start at the end after getting admission and generally classes begins in August or September every year.

•notification would be from the management in respect of student for orientation programs and class commence.

Step 9: Tuition Fees payment

••Tuition and Others Charges: Necessary tuition fees and other payable charges, to which hostel is also applicable with prior intimation given by an institute.