Postgraduate Study in Management

The M.B.A. is a full‑time, residential programme at the Department of Management Studies in NALSAR that blends management, law, technology and analytics to prepare graduates for complex business environments. It combines core management education with unique law‑linked and contemporary specialisations, supported by strong industry integration and multiple internships.

The NALSAR University of Law is a NAAC A++ and AICTE‑accredited public university established in 1998. The programme is delivered at NALSAR’s ‘Justice City’ campus in the Shamirpet Mandal of Medchal-Malkajgiri District, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Telangana.

The M.B.A. is a two-year programme organised into four semesters with a defined mix of core and elective courses, internships, and a dissertation. Year 1 focuses on foundational courses across general management, marketing, human resources, finance, operations, strategic management, data analytics, and the law, while Year 2 offers a wide range of electives, advanced courses, a summer internship, and a dissertation.

The objectives of the programme are management skill development; legal, philosophical and psychological awareness; knowledge assimilation; real‑world problem solving; holistic personality development; Level‑5 leadership skills; industry‑readiness; and expert skill acquisition. The programme is designed to produce legally aware, highly skilled managers who can operate in dynamic, uncertain and complex business environments.

To be eligible, a candidate must:

• Be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised institution/university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
• Be a Deputy Registrar or Assistant Registrar of a High Court, nominated by their respective High Court
• Have a valid CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMET-PG score
• Candidates appearing for their graduation examination can also apply.

The accepted tests are CAT, XAT, GMAT and NMET-PG. If a candidate’s CAT or XAT percentile is below 70 or their GMAT score is 600 or below, then they must appear for NMET (PG).

NMET‑PG is NALSAR’s in‑house postgraduate management entrance test. It is a comprehensive aptitude‑based examination designed to assess analytical ability, quantitative competence, language proficiency and business awareness in line with DoMS’ interdisciplinary, rigorous pedagogy. The pattern of the test is:

• Language Ability & Logical Reasoning: 30% weightage
• Data Interpretation & Quantitative Ability: 40% weightage
• Business Aptitude: 30% weightage

The sanctioned intake for the M.B.A. programme is 132 seats, with 75% for All India candidates and 25% for Resident Students of Telangana. Within this, seats are distributed across General, SC, ST, OBC/BC (Non‑Creamy Layer) and EWS categories as per the table in the brochure, along with specified state‑wise percentages for Telangana seats.

Yes. There is a 30% horizontal reservation for female candidates in the programme. A 5% horizontal reservation is provided for PwD candidates.

Yes. Thirteen seats are allocated to foreign nationals over and above the sanctioned intake: 3 for SAARC countries, 5 for non‑SAARC countries and 5 for ICCR/Government of India nominees. These candidates need not appear for CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMET-PG; they can apply directly to NALSAR under this category.

Admissions are based on a combination of test scores and profile‑based evaluation, with the following weightage:

• Entrance test (CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMET-PG): 50%
• Statement of Purpose (SoP): 10%
• Group Discussion (GD): 20%
• Personal Interview (PI): 20%

The key dates for applying for admission to the M.B.A. programme are:

• Last date to apply: February 28, 2026
• NMET-PG (proctored online): March 8, 2026
• SoP, GD, and PI (online): March 8, 2026
• Declaration of result/merit list: March 15, 2026

Yes. Candidates appearing for their undergraduate examination may also apply, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.

The fee for the programme in the academic year 2026-27 is ₹4,47,000, which is divided under the following heads:

• Tuition Fee: ₹2,20,000
• Other Academic Fee: ₹1,00,000
• Room Rent: ₹24,000
• Internet Charges: ₹8,000
• Electricity Charges: ₹12,000
• Generator Diesel Charges: ₹5,000
• Water Charges: ₹12,000
• Outsourced Services: ₹3,000
• Sports and Games Facilities Fee: ₹3,000
• Mess Advance: ₹40,000
• Refundable deposits:
  • Hostel Deposit: ₹10,000 (₹4,000 for SC/ST students)
  • Library Deposit: ₹5,000
  • Mess Deposit: ₹5,000

There will be an annual increase in tuition fee of ₹5,000 per year for students from India and SAARC countries, and ₹10,000 per year for non‑SAARC students.

All fees and charges are provisional and subject to revision by University governing bodies. Mess payments are to be made in advance, on a yearly basis, and are approximately ₹40,000 per year.

NALSAR offers various scholarships, fee concessions and assistance with student loans. It also collaborates with both the Central and State Governments to extend applicable financial aid schemes to students. Applicants are encouraged to explore scholarship and financial support options to make the programme more affordable.

The M.B.A. programme is explicitly designed with three distinct internship opportunities: internships with corporate giants, dynamic start-ups, and NGOs. The formal course curriculum includes an Internship in Semester II and a Summer Internship in Semester III, plus a dissertation project in the final semester that further strengthens practical exposure.

NALSAR is a green, fully residential campus located about 30 km from the city, overlooking the Shamirpet lake. Students experience spacious, air‑conditioned classrooms with smart boards, extensive sports facilities (including basketball courts, a football ground, and badminton courts) and multiple hangout and food spaces such as Café Coffee Day and Ping’s Café, alongside weekly events like Theme Thursdays, cultural performances and jamming sessions.

Students will have access to academic clubs, which include finance‑focused clubs NalStreet and inFINity, the marketing club EUNOIA, the HR club HoRizon, the business analytics club Cognetics, and an operations club, all of which organise workshops, guest lectures, case competitions, and software training. Co‑curricular clubs such as Ethereal (cultural), Saahitya (literary), Alloquy (speakers), Synergy (sports), Tripod (photography) and Cinephilia (film) encourage creative expression and all‑round development. These bodies conduct events, workshops, competitions, industry interactions and social initiatives throughout the year.

NALSAR’s library is described as one of India’s largest legal libraries, which supports management education with more than 2,00,810 subscribed e‑books, over 1,00,000 Kindle titles, 57,800+ print books, 7,522+ perpetual e‑books, and upwards of 65 e‑resources. Online resources listed include JSTOR, BRILL, Taylor & Francis, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, HeinOnline, Economic & Political Weekly, SCC Online, Westlaw Precision, Manupatra, among others.