NSB Bangalore - Ranking, Admissions 2025, Placements

NSB Bangalore was established in 2004 and is one of Bangalore's Top 10 MBA Colleges. A group of eminent educationalists and industry professionals promotes it globally. The government of India  recognized  NSB Bangalore as an "Institution par Excellence." The college is rated A++ by Pioneer and is ranked the 17th best B school in India. NSB has even been featured in Forbes Magazine's -Great Indian B-Schools- survey.

NSB Bangalore offers UG and PG programs. All of the programs are affiliated with Bangalore University. The college offers BBA + CIP and B.Com + CIP at the UG level. At the PG level, it offers MBA+ MIP+IIP and PGDM + MIM. The college also provides job-oriented certification programs. Furthermore, NSB has collaborated with several international universities. Henceforth, there is a provision for a free international immersion program in Singapore and a free international student exchange program at the associated university in Europe.

A candidate willing to apply for admission to the NSB course must have a valid score in the entrance exams such as CAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ CMAT/ KPGCET/KMAT. Apart from the scores gained in the entrance exams, the candidate's performance in GD & PI is also considered. The final selection is based on the entrance test score, Academic Performance, Prior Work Experience, group discussion, and personal interview.

The placement scenario in NSB Bangalore is very impressive. The NSB Bangalore has a very successful placement record during the placement session of 2020-21. Some of the top recruiters include Aayuja Technologies, OPPO, Byju's, EY, Amazon, Google, Edelweiss, LG Soft, JARO, Coffee Day, and Accenture.

The faculty of the NSB is very well-experienced and highly educated. They always emphasize making the classes enriching, result-oriented, and enjoyable. In addition, NSB comprises more than 15 international adjunct faculties. Thus, teaching & learning methodologies are being assisted at par with International Standards. Overall, NSB Bangalore Reviews are positive regarding infrastructure, facilities, quality education, and many other factors.

Type	Private
Approved by	AICTE
Affiliated to	Bangalore University
Established in	2004
Courses offered	BBA+ CIP, B.Com + CIP, MBA+MIP+IIP, PGDM+MIM and Certification programs
Admission Criteria	Entrance Exam
Application Mode	Online
NSB Bangalore Address	Sy.No.85, Singena Agrahara, Huskur Post, Anekal Taluk Bangalore - 560099 Karnataka, India
Top recruiters	Aayuja Technologies, OPPO, Coffee Day, Google, Bosch, TCS, PWC, Deloitte, KPMG, L&T, Amazon etc

NSB Bangalore Rankings

NSB has been ranked among the Top management colleges by various ranking agencies for its exceptional academic excellence. Check out the NSB Bangalore Ranking in India, listed below.

• NSB ranked among the Top 10 Institutes for Business Analytics Program 2021 by the Higher Education
• Featured among Great B-Schools 2016 by Forbes India
• NSB is Ranked 19th Best in India's Top 50 Non-IIMs B-School Survey -2023
• NSB is rated A++ by Pioneer and is ranked the 17th-best B school in India.

Is NSB Good for an MBA?

• NSB was ranked among the Top 20 MBA Colleges in India.
• The institution was also featured in Great Indian B-Schools – Forbes India, 2016.
• The institution has been showing excellence in management education since 2004.
• The faculty of the college are extremely qualified and experienced. In addition, a total of 15+ international faculty are also present in the institution.
• NSB provides a free International student exchange program in Europe
• The institution offers 100% placement to its students.
• The institution's course curriculum has been redesigned to meet the demands of the recruiting companies.
• The institution also offers a free International Immersion Program in Singapore.

NSB Bangalore Courses and Fees

NSB offers four different dual specialization courses: BBA+CIP, B.Com+ CIP, MBA+MIP+IIP, and PGDM + MIM. The prominent course of NSB is MBA+MIP+IIP. The MBA program has a seating capacity of 300. An international immersion program is built into the MIP program. This program is a compulsory academic requirement, and students are not required to pay additional fees. NSB Bangalore MBA fees are INR 8.7 Lakhs on an annual basis.

NSB Bangalore Course	Specializations	NSB Bangalore Fees Structure
MBA + MIP+IIP (International Immersion Program)	Business Analytics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Marketing	8.7 lakhs
PGDM + MIM	Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Finance Management, Business Analytics, and Supply Chain and Logistics Management	8.7 lakhs
BBA + CIP	HR Management, Finance Management, Business Analytics, Marketing Management, Supply Chain and Logistics Management	3.6 lakhs
B.Com + CIP	Accounting, Finance	2.6 lakhs

NSB Bangalore Admission

NSB offers 4 different dual specialization courses such as BBA+ CIP, B.Com+ CIP, MBA+MIP+IIP, and PGDM+MIM. The NSB Bangalore eligibility criteria to apply for this course is to have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized University. Graduation from any recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ ST). Candidates waiting for their final year results can also apply provisionally.

Admissions to the PGDM+ MIM and MBA+MIP courses are made through CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ KMAT/ KPGCET/ GMAT scores. For students who do not have a valid score on the tests mentioned above, the institute will conduct the NSB Test. Thus, candidates are mandated to appear for the NSB Bangalore Entrance Exam.

Candidates can fill out the admission form either online or offline. Applicants will be shortlisted based on the exam scores obtained in the entrance exam. In addition, shortlisted applicants are required to appear for Group Discussions and Personal Interviews. The selection depends on the candidate's performance in the telephone interview/Personal Interview. For personal interviews, candidates must be present on the institute's campus.

NSB offers various merit-based scholarships based on students' performance in MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT and KMAT exams. The eligibility criteria for the same are:

• Above 95 percentile: INR 50,000.
• Above 90 percentile: INR 25,000.

NSB Bangalore Application Process

The application form will be made available both online and offline.

Online Mode

• Once the application form is available, visit the official website of the NSB Bangalore.
• Click on the "Apply Online Now" tab.
• Enter all the details properly in the application form. Then, recheck all the details entered.
• After filling in, click the "Register" tab to submit the form.

Offline Mode

• You need to visit the official website of the NSB, Bangalore
• Click the "Admission" tab and select the "Downloads" option.
• Now download the form and take a printout of the same.
• Fill out the application form with the necessary details correctly.
• Lastly, send the application form to the given address.

The documents required along with the application form are:

• Class 10th Marksheet and Certificate
• Class 12th Marksheet and Certificate
• Graduation Marksheets and Degree Certificate
• Scorecard of CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ KMAT/ GMAT
• Transfer Certificate
• Migration Certificate

NSB Bangalore CAT Cutoff

Sections	Cutoff
VRC	25
DILR	25
QA	25

NSB Bangalore MAT Cutoff Marks

MAT exam is a computer-based and paper-based exam conducted at the national level that AIMA organizes. The exam is held four times yearly in Feb, May, September, and December for admission to postgraduate level management programs. The candidates must register online for MAT exams by paying INR 1550/- towards the application.

• MAT cutoff in NBS varies yearly per the total seat intake and the students attending the MAT exam.
• The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline to apply to the MAT exam and the institute's dual program.

Course	Exam Accepted	MAT Cutoff	CAT Cut off
MBA + PGDM	MAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, NBST	440	50%

NSB Bangalore Placements

The placement scenario is quite impressive in NSB. The college offers 100% placement to its students. The placements are conducted with the institute's Corporate Relations Cell. The placement process and training at NSB begin in the first semester and continue until the end of the course. The overall placement training is conducted for the students in the following systematic manner:

Semester 1: Skill Assessment, Training in Communication and Presentation

Semester 2: Skill Reassessment, Need-Based Training

Semester 3: Special Training in Interest Areas, Pre Placement Workshops, Training in Interview-Specific Skills

Semester 4: Campus Interviews, Placements

The students are trained and skilled from the very first semester so that till the placement drive comes, the students are skilled enough to shine during the placement drive. Even the NSB Bangalore alumni have left positive reviews on Placements. Exciting information is obtained if we go through the statistics of the institution's previous placement drives. During the 2021 placement drive, it was seen that a total of 200+ companies participated. As a result, 99.6% of students were placed within 12+ sectors in the on-campus placement drive.

NSB's Highest Package (International) offered was INR 43.5 LPA, whereas the Highest Domestic CTC stood at INR 18.60 LPA, and 35% of students got pre-placement offers. The NSB average salary offered to graduates was INR 7 LPA.

Apart from the placements, several internships are also offered at NSB. The Internships at NSB start between August and December and last for 3 Months. During this period, significant corporations will offer many students the to carry out research projects in various disciplines, thereby enabling them to get an initial outlook of the business and its function. The highest stipend offered to date was INR 2 Lakhs.

NSB Bangalore Facilities

NSB Bangalore Campus is spread over the flourishing greens of 5.5 acres. The campus has a distinctive, futuristic, and iconic design. NSB is located near major corporate houses, ranging from IT to consumer product companies to retail malls. In addition, the Convention Center is amidst a beautiful park covering 3 acres with a seating capacity of 400 spectators.

The classrooms are well-ventilated, air-conditioned, spacious, and equipped with comfortable furniture and advanced audio-visual equipment to facilitate presentations. In addition, the classrooms are equipped with modern facilities, making learning more accessible and fun. Apart from academics, sports are also supported in the institution. Therefore, the college campus also comprises an athletics track, volleyball, courts for basketball, throwball, badminton, table tennis, chess, etc.

NSB Bangalore Hostel

The hostels have all the basic facilities, including washing machines, induction, unlimited wifi, etc. In addition, the college provides buses for pick-and-drop services from the hostel to the college and back. NSB Hostel fees are approximately INR 1.44 Lakhs per annum.

NSB Bangalore Certificate Courses

 

Course	Duration	Additional Certifications
MBA+MIP+IIP (International Immersion Program)	2 years	Art & Science of Thinking Emerging Business Models Personal Growth Lab Foreign Language International Immersion Program Winning the Prized Job Digital Transformation Business The Art & Science of Professional Selling Customer & Retail Analytics Emerging Concepts in HR HR Metrics & Analytics Fintech Concepts Research Analyst Freight Forwarding & Customer Clearance Ports & Shipping Management Customer & Retail Analytics HR Metrics & Analytics
PGDM + MIM (Master Trail Certificate in International Management	2 years	MIM for 3 weeks from three countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia) which results in higher employability
BBA+CIP	3 years	Case Analysis Group Discussion Article Review Certification in Microsoft Office Advanced Excel & PowerPoint PDP Coaching in CA Business Analytics Foreign Language Industrial Visits & Pre-Placement Tr Training All India Industry Tour One Semester Study Abroad
B Com+CIP	3 years