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NCRD's Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai
★ Overall Rating / Ranking: 4.72 / 5.0ROI Grade A++ (95/100)
NSSI
Private Autonomous • Est. 2004NAAC 'A+' • AICTE • DTE

NCRD's Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra•University of Mumbai (Approved by AICTE & DTE Maharashtra)

Average & Median CTC
₹3.5 LPA
Avg: ₹4.5 LPA
Highest Package
₹10 LPA
Audited Top Package
Total Tuition Fee
₹2.68 Lakhs
Hostel: ₹0.90L
ROI Score & Recovery
95/100 (A++)
Payback: 1.5 Years (~18 Months)
Placement Rate
100% Placed
120 Total Seats
Exams Accepted
MAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT
Cutoff: ~75%ile
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Category 1 • Institutional Identity

Basic Information

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College Name, Logo & Location
NSSI
NCRD's Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai
NCRD's Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai
City & State: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Location Hub: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established: 2004
College Type & Affiliated University
Institution Type:
Private Autonomous
Affiliated University / Statutory Body:
University of Mumbai (Approved by AICTE & DTE Maharashtra)
Overall Rating / Ranking & Accreditation
Overall Rating / Ranking
★ 4.72 / 5.0
Accreditations & Approvals:
✓ NAAC 'A+'✓ AICTE✓ DTE
Official Website & Portals
Verified institutional domain for admission notifications, mandatory AICTE/NIRF disclosures, and curriculum handbooks.
https://ncrdsims.edu.in
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Category 2 • Academic Offerings

Courses & Specialisations

Duration: 2 Years Full-TimeTotal Intake: 120 Seats

MBA / MMS / PGDM Programs, Duration & Seat Intake

MMS / MBA

Master of Management Studies (MMS)

120 Seats
Course Duration
2 Years Full-Time
Seat Intake
120 Approved
Course Tuition
₹2.68 Lakhs
Key Tracks & Electives:
FinanceMarketingHuman ResourcesOperationsSystems
Major & Minor Specialisations Offered
Dual / Major-Minor Electives Available
Finance & Financial Markets
Marketing & Brand Management
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Human Resource Management (HRM)
Information Technology & Business Analytics
Strategy & General Management
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Category 3 • Financial Breakdown & Aid

Fees & Scholarships

Total Tuition Fee (2 Years)
₹2.68 Lakhs
₹2,68,000 total academic tuition
Hostel & Accommodation Fee
₹0.90 Lakhs
Optional On-Campus & Tie-Up AC Student Hostels Available
Library, Books & Other Fees
₹0.35 Lakhs
Includes study material & alumni deposit
Total All-Inclusive Investment
₹3.93 Lakhs
Complete 2-year course + hostel estimate

Scholarships Available

Merit-cum-Need Tuition Waiver
Eligibility: Top 10% entrance rank and qualifying family income threshold
25% - 100% Tuition Fee Concession
Women in Business Fellowship
Eligibility: Outstanding female aspirants demonstrating leadership potential
₹1,00,000 - ₹2,50,000 One-time Grant

Education Loan Assistance

100% Financing Support
Collateral-Free Coverage
Up to ₹15 Lakhs – ₹25 Lakhs Collateral-Free Education Loan Coverage
Interest Rate
8.45% – 9.50% p.a. (Concessional Student Rate)
Moratorium Period
2 Yrs + 12 Months
Official Tie-Up Education Loan Banks:
State Bank of India (SBI Scholar Loan)HDFC Credila Financial ServicesBank of Baroda (Baroda Premier Education Loan)Canara Bank Vidya TurantICICI Bank Campus PowerAxis Bank Education Loans
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Category 4 • Corporate Recruitment & Summer SIP

Placements & Internships (2025)

Latest Placement Report (2025)
Median Package
₹3.5 LPA
Audited cohort median CTC
Average Package
₹4.5 LPA
Batch mean compensation
Highest Package
₹10 LPA
Highest domestic offer
Placement Percentage
100%
Verified campus placement rate

Top Recruiting Companies

100+ Corporate Partners
WiproICICI BankAsian PaintsTCSHDFC BankMotilal Oswal

Summer Internship Opportunities (SIP)

100% SIP Placement
Avg SIP Stipend
₹40K
Highest Stipend
₹80K
PPO Conversion
24% Batch
  • 100% Mandatory 8-to-10 Week Summer Internship Programme (SIP) after First Year
  • Strong Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) conversion rate of 24% across marquee recruiters
  • Live corporate projects in Investment Banking, FMCG Sales, Brand Strategy & Business Analytics
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Category 5 • Cutoffs, Eligibility & Selection

Admissions & Selection Criteria

Entrance Exams Accepted
MAH MBA CETCATCMATATMAMATMAH CET
Previous-Year Cutoffs (Percentile)
MAH MBA CET
2025-26 Final Admission Cutoff
75%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~68.5%ile
CAT
2025-26 Final Admission Cutoff
68%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~61.5%ile
CMAT
2025-26 Final Admission Cutoff
75%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~68.5%ile
ATMA
2025-26 Final Admission Cutoff
75%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~68.5%ile
MAT
2025-26 Final Admission Cutoff
75%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~68.5%ile
MAH CET
2025-26 Final Admission Cutoff
82.57%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~76.1%ile
Eligibility Criteria
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a UGC/AICTE recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD reserved categories).
  • Final-year graduation students appearing for their final semester examinations are fully eligible to apply provisionally.
  • Valid score/percentile in MAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, MAH CET for the 2026-27 admission cycle.
  • Work experience is valued during composite evaluation, though both fresh graduates and experienced professionals are actively admitted.
Step-by-Step Admission Process
1Appear in Accepted Entrance Exam (MAH MBA CET / CAT / CMAT)

Qualify the institutional sectional and overall percentile cutoffs for shortlisting.

2Online Application / CAP Registration & Profile Submission

Submit academic transcripts, entrance scorecard, and Statement of Purpose via NCRD's Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai's admission portal.

3Group Discussion (GD) / Case Analysis & Personal Interview (PI)

Entrance Percentile Screening (Cutoff Qualified) -> Written Ability Test (WAT) / Group Discussion -> Personal Interview Panel.

4Final Composite Merit List & Admission Offer

Final offer generation combining entrance score, PI performance, academic consistency, diversity, and work experience.

Application Deadlines (2026-27 Cycle)
Official Admission Schedule
Round 1 Application Window
Deadline: 2026-11-30
OPEN
Interview Shortlisting Notification
Deadline: 2027-01-25
OPEN
Final Admission Offers & Fee Payment
Deadline: 2027-04-15
OPEN
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Category 6 • Financial Payback & Career Trajectory

ROI & Career Outcomes

Overall ROI Score
95 / 100
Grade A++ Institutional Return
Average Package vs. Fees
₹4.5L vs ₹2.68L
1.68x Annual Return Ratio
Estimated Fee Recovery Period
1.5 Years (~18 Months)
Post-MBA break-even timeline
Est. Post-EMI Monthly Surplus
₹17,771/mo
After ₹4,979/mo loan EMI

Multi-Year Placement Trends (2023 – 2025)

Consistent YoY Growth
Batch YearAverage CTCMedian CTCHighest CTCPlaced %
2023₹4 LPA₹3.08 LPA₹8.6 LPA98%
2024₹4.27 LPA₹3.29 LPA₹9.3 LPA99%
2025₹4.5 LPA₹3.5 LPA₹10 LPA100%
Domain & Sector Career Outcomes
BFSI, Investment Banking & FinTech32% Cohort
Roles: Investment Banking Analyst, Corporate Treasury, Credit Risk, Wealth Advisory
Management Consulting & Strategy24% Cohort
Roles: Management Consultant, Corporate Strategy Associate, Practice Advisor
FMCG, FMCD & Brand Marketing18% Cohort
Roles: Area Sales Manager, Brand Manager, Category Growth Lead
IT Products, E-Commerce & Analytics16% Cohort
Roles: Product Manager, Business Data Scientist, Program Manager
Operations, Supply Chain & General Mgmt10% Cohort
Roles: Supply Chain Strategist, TAS/Leadership Trainee, Operations Lead
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Category 7 • Global Exposure & Cross-Border Learning

International Immersion

Global Partner Network
International Study Tours
  • Global exposure through India–Japan Corporate Collaboration (Suzuki R&D, NEC, JTB)
  • Global Business Immersion & Multi-City Corporate Study Tours
Global University Tie-Ups
🌍 India-Japan Corporate Exchange Network🌍 Suzuki R&D Innovation Desk🌍 NEC Academic Linkage
Student Exchange Programs
  • Semester & trimester abroad academic exchange modules
  • International collaborative research & cross-border workshops
International Internships
  • Global internship exposure and live virtual consulting projects
Overseas Industry Visits
  • Overseas industry briefings, corporate headquarters visits and port logistics walkthroughs
International Certifications
  • Global partner certifications in analytics, finance, and digital leadership
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