NMIMS University

Overview

SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), established in 1981 ^[3], is a private Deemed-to-be University headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. NMIMS holds NAAC A++ accreditation with a CGPA of 3.59 (Mumbai Campus) ^[1] and is ranked 52 in the NIRF 2025 University Rankings^[9]. Declared a Deemed-to-be University in 2003 and granted Category-I status under UGC/MHRD’s Graded Autonomy Regulation 2018, NMIMS has 17 constituent schools across 8 campuses.

NMIMS enrolls 26,000+ full-time students across all 8 campuses and 17 schools, with 850+ full-time faculty members university-wide ^[1]. JDSoLA-specific cohort size and faculty count are not separately disclosed. The university operates 13 Centres of Excellence and maintains international collaborations with Purdue, Virginia Tech, King’s College London, Columbia (Professional Studies), and University of Bristol ^[1]. NMIMS offers 30 undergraduate and 21 postgraduate programs ^[4].

Important note: NMIMS is primarily known for its School of Business Management (MBA program) and School of Commerce. This profile focuses on the liberal arts and humanities UG programs, which are a smaller part of the NMIMS ecosystem. Students should be aware that the university’s reputation and placement data are dominated by its management programs.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate (30 programs across all schools):

• The Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts (JDSoLA) offers the B.A. (Hons.) Liberal Arts program (3 years) with core courses in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Creative fields, plus career-oriented courses in Mass Media, Marketing Communication & Advertising, and Leadership and Entrepreneurship ^[1]
• Additional BA, BSc, and BBA programs across multiple schools including the School of Science, School of Commerce, and School of Economics ^[4]

Postgraduate (21 programs):

• MBA (NMIMS’s flagship program), MA, MSc, and specialized master’s programs

The liberal arts UG programs at NMIMS benefit from the university’s management and professional infrastructure but operate as a smaller division within a management-dominant institution.

Campus and Location

NMIMS’s Mumbai campus is located in Vile Parle, one of Mumbai’s well-connected neighborhoods. The Mumbai location is a significant advantage for internships, industry exposure, and networking, particularly for students interested in media, finance, and consulting.

NMIMS operates 8 campuses: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Indore, Shirpur, Dhule, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chandigarh ^[1]. Program availability varies by campus, confirm your program’s campus before applying.

Who Applies Here

NMIMS draws students who want a strong brand name in a professional-oriented university in Mumbai. For liberal arts students specifically, NMIMS offers the Mumbai ecosystem and the NMIMS network, but the liberal arts programs are newer and less established than the MBA.

Online discussions among prospective students frequently focus on NMIMS’s strong placement record in management programs and whether the fees represent good value compared to other private universities.^[8]

The fee range at NMIMS varies hugely by program, from INR 99,000 to INR 53,00,000 across all schools ^[6]. The upper end reflects MBA and professional programs. Students should confirm the specific fee for the JDSoLA BA (Hons.) Liberal Arts program on the ^[5].

Things to Verify Before Applying

• Liberal arts program specifics: NMIMS’s liberal arts school is newer and smaller. Verify the specific curriculum, faculty, and cohort size for the BA/BSc program you’re considering.
• UG placement data for arts/humanities: NMIMS does not publish JDSoLA-specific placement data. The widely cited figures (96% placement, INR 25 LPA average) are for the MBA program, not liberal arts. Ask the JDSoLA placement cell directly for UG arts outcomes.
• Campus of enrollment: Confirm which campus offers your program. Not all programs are in Mumbai.
• NPAT exam requirements: The NMIMS-NPAT is the primary entrance exam. Confirm exam dates and eligibility at CareerLauncher.
• Phase deadlines: Phase 1 closes March 22, 2026; Phase 2 closes May 26, 2026. Verify current dates on the application portal.

Sources Used

• NMIMS University Brochure (52-page institutional brochure, pp. 6, 45)
• NMIMS Official Website
• About NMIMS
• NMIMS Programme Overview
• NMIMS Fee Structure
• Shiksha, NMIMS Mumbai
• Collegedunia, NMIMS Mumbai
• Reddit r/Indian_Academia, Student discussions
• NIRF 2025 University Rankings