SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) in Mumbai is a private deemed-to-be university operating as a federation of specialised schools. Founded in 1981 by the Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal, it received university status and has grown to include schools of management, pharmacy, engineering, commerce, law, design, and liberal arts. NAAC has re-accredited it A++ (4th Cycle, CGPA 3.67) and NIRF 2025 ranks it 24th in Management, 11th in Pharmacy, 52nd among universities, and 95th Overall.
The flagship is the School of Business Management (SBM) in Vile Parle, Mumbai, which runs the two-year MBA programme admitted through NMAT by GMAC. The Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management (SPPSPTM) holds NIRF Pharmacy rank 11. MPSTME provides engineering programmes. The KPMSOL (law) runs BA LLB and BBA LLB. Each school manages its own brand, placement cell, and admission test.
All programmes are degree programmes of NMIMS Deemed University and are governed by UGC (Not-for-Profit). The main Mumbai campus at V. L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle West, Mumbai 400056 is an 8.03-acre urban campus with on-campus hostels and proximity to the domestic and international airports.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) |
| Founded | 1981 (deemed university status 2003) |
| Type | Private deemed-to-be university (SVKM trust) |
| Location | V. L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| NAAC Grade | A++ (4th Cycle, CGPA 3.67) |
| NIRF 2025 Ranks | Management #24 (60.99), Pharmacy #11 (70.59), University #52, Overall #95 |
| Accreditations | AACSB (SBM), AMBA (SBM), NAAC A++ |
| UG Admission | NPAT (BBA, BCom, BSc); NCET (B.Tech, B.Pharm); NLAT (Law) |
| PG Admission | NMAT by GMAC (MBA); GPAT (M.Pharm) |
| Campus Area | 8.03 acres (urban, Vile Parle West) |
| Hostel | On-campus (separate blocks for men and women) |
| Website | nmims.edu |
Fees are for the 2025-26 intake; verify at nmims.edu/admission for the current year's disclosed amounts.
| Programme | School | Duration | Approx. Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (Core, HR, Finance tracks) | SBM | 2 years | ~Rs 25 lakh |
| BBA | SBM / ASMSOC | 3 years | ~Rs 16 lakh |
| B.Tech (CSE, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) | MPSTME | 4 years | ~Rs 20 lakh |
| B.Pharm | SPPSPTM | 4 years | ~Rs 12 lakh |
| B.Pharm + MBA (Pharma Management) | SPPSPTM + SBM | 5 years | ~Rs 23.75 lakh |
| M.Pharm | SPPSPTM | 2 years | ~Rs 6 lakh |
| BA LLB / BBA LLB | KPMSOL | 5 years | ~Rs 16.25 lakh |
| B.Com | ASMSOC | 3 years | ~Rs 5.5-7 lakh |
| BSc (Economics, Finance, Mathematics) | SAMSOE / ASMSOC | 3 years | ~Rs 5-7.5 lakh |
Note: MBA fee shown is the indicative fee for the SBM Core programme only. Executive MBA, PGDM variants, and specialised MBA tracks have different fee structures. Source: NMIMS official admission handout cross-checked with sbm.nmims.edu and pharmacy.nmims.edu fee disclosures.
MBA (SBM):
UG Programmes (BBA, B.Com, BSc, BA Liberal Arts):
B.Tech and B.Pharm:
Law (BA LLB / BBA LLB):
M.Pharm:
| Scholarship | Programme | Eligibility | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship | MBA (SBM) | Need-cum-merit; up to 10 awards per batch | Up to Rs 30 lakh per scholarship |
| SCHOTT FIOLAX Scholarship | B.Pharm / M.Pharm (SPPSPTM) | Pharmacy school scholarship; merit-based | As declared per year |
| MBA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship | MBA Part-Time (social track) | Social venture criteria | Up to Rs 1.5 lakh partial waiver |
| Central Sector Scheme (PFMS/MHRD) | All UG programmes | Merit-based, top 12th-pass students from boards | Rs 10,000/yr (UG years 1-3) |
| Maharashtra State Government Schemes | All programmes | BC/OBC/SBC/SC/ST Maharashtra domicile | Per scheme norms |
Source: nmims.edu/docs/pfms-mhrd-scholarships.pdf, sbm.nmims.edu scholarships page, pharmacy.nmims.edu scholarship page.
NMIMS Mumbai occupies an 8.03-acre urban campus at V. L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle West, Mumbai 400056. The location is adjacent to the JVPD Scheme residential neighbourhood and approximately 5 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The Vile Parle railway station on the Western Railway suburban network is approximately 1.5 km from campus, providing fast connectivity to Churchgate and Borivali.
Campus infrastructure includes a central library, 60+ classrooms across a 10-storey main building, dedicated computer labs, a gymnasium, cafeteria, and multiple sports courts. Banking and ATM facilities are available on campus. Multiple research centres and innovation labs operate across SBM, MPSTME, and pharmacy schools.
Hostel:
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Separate blocks for men and women; on-campus and managed residential facilities |
| Allotment basis | First-come, first-served; preference to outstation students |
| Annual fee (approx.) | Rs 1.80-2.45 lakh (shared room, inclusive of mess and laundry) |
| Amenities | Mess, gymnasium, sports, Wi-Fi, housekeeping |
| Official detail | cis.nmims.edu/hostel-facility (up-to-date fee and allotment process) |
Source: cis.nmims.edu, nmims.edu/students-campus-life, NMIMS campus information pages.
NMIMS SBM holds NIRF Management rank 24 with sub-scores TLR 78.15, Graduate Outcomes 93.03, and OI 77.20. SBM also holds both AACSB and AMBA accreditations, which are the two most recognised global business school accreditations. For a student choosing a private business school in India, the combination of NIRF top 25 and dual global accreditation narrows the field to very few institutions.
The Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy holds a standalone NIRF Pharmacy rank of 11, separate from the management school's NIRF score. NMIMS offers the five-year integrated B.Pharm + MBA (Pharma Management) programme, which is one of the few undergraduate tracks in India combining core pharmaceutical science with business management in a single degree.
NMIMS Mumbai combines management, pharmacy, engineering, commerce, law, and design on the same 8-acre Vile Parle campus, allowing students from different schools to interact and access shared hostel, library, sports, and placement infrastructure. For students admitted to smaller schools (law, commerce, design), the management school's placement brand and alumni network provides a floor of employer visibility that standalone colleges cannot offer.
NMIMS uses proprietary tests for all programmes: NMAT by GMAC (MBA), NPAT (UG), NCET (engineering and pharmacy), and NLAT (law). These tests are less extreme in competition intensity than JEE or CAT for the same tier of outcome. NMAT allows three attempts per cycle, NPAT allows multiple registrations, and scoring cut points for admission to non-flagship schools (B.Com, BSc Econ) are achievable with focused preparation.
The 2023-24 batch SBM MBA Core placement report shows an average salary of Rs 25.13 LPA and highest of Rs 67.7 LPA, with 190+ companies including Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, McKinsey, Aditya Birla Capital, Amazon, and D.E. Shaw. The Graduate Outcomes sub-score of 93.03 in NIRF Management confirms a high proportion of placed graduates relative to the batch.
Honest caveat: NMIMS is a federation of schools and quality, fees, and outcomes vary significantly by school. SBM (management) and SPPSPTM (pharmacy) are the benchmarks; the engineering school (MPSTME) and commerce school have lower NIRF standing. The MBA total fee of approximately Rs 25 lakh and the BBA total fee of approximately Rs 16 lakh are among the highest in India for private deemed institutions, and the Rs 25.13 LPA average salary is MBA-specific, not university-wide.
| Framework | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Pharmacy | 2025 | #11 |
| NIRF | Management | 2025 | #24 |
| NIRF | University | 2025 | #52 |
| NIRF | Overall | 2025 | #95 |
10 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 36 months | — | ₹7.5L | — |
| B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) | — | 48 months | — | ₹12L | — |
| B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) | — | 36 months | — | ₹7.5L | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | — | 48 months | — | ₹20L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹6L | — |
| BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) | — | 36 months | — | ₹16L | — |
| LLB (Bachelor of Laws) | — | 60 months | — | ₹16.25L | — |
| M.Pharm (Master of Pharmacy) | — | 24 months | — | ₹6.04L | — |
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | — | 24 months | — | ₹25L | — |
| PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) | — | 24 months | — | ₹5L | — |
1-year placement history, latest data from 2025.
1 cutoff records across exams, courses, and categories.
| Year | R | Exam | Course | Category | Gender | Quota | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | NMAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | 234 pctl |
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
