Published scholarship cycle
N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research (NLDIMSR) describes scholarships for full-time PGDM programmes and says awards are subject to eligibility criteria. Its scholarship page displays a merit table for PGDM 2026-28, tying entrance-test percentile bands to amounts. These values may help with early budgeting, but they are conditional, tied to a named batch and not a general discount for every applicant.
The institute describes a wider aim of recognising merit, encouraging diversity and supporting students from economically or socially disadvantaged backgrounds. It links scholarship impact reports for several batches. Those statements explain purpose and reporting, but do not establish an individual award or provide all conditions needed to calculate a future student’s net fee.
The 2026-28 table is historical context for a later intake. No 2027-29 scholarship threshold or amount is established by the reviewed official sources. Confirm the correct batch policy and written award decision before subtracting an amount from the fee.
Merit bands shown for PGDM 2026-28
The displayed table groups CAT 2025, XAT 2026 and GMAT after July 2024. It lists ₹6,50,000 for above the 90th percentile, ₹4,06,250 for the 85 to 89.99 band and ₹3,25,000 for the 80 to 84.99 band. Separate CMAT 2026 and MH-CET 2026 columns show thresholds above the 95th percentile and above the 98th percentile respectively, with ₹4,06,250 in the visible amount cells.
The table repeats CMAT and MH-CET thresholds and amounts across visible rows. Do not infer that awards stack, that multiple payments are available, or that the displayed amount is automatic. Ask NLDIMSR how the repeated entries should be interpreted and what other conditions apply. Keep each threshold tied to its test and cycle; percentiles from different exams are not interchangeable by default.
The page says scholarships depend on eligibility, but the visible table does not show every document, award date, payment schedule or continuation condition. Treat the amount as a listed value, not a guaranteed first-instalment deduction until the school confirms it.
Scholarship eligibility differs from admission selection
An exam percentile may appear in both admissions and scholarship information, but it serves a different purpose. NLDIMSR’s admissions page uses entrance scores as one factor in shortlisting and final selection. The scholarship page uses test-specific percentile bands for merit awards. Reaching a scholarship band does not guarantee admission; being below one does not itself make an applicant ineligible for admission.
Check the table heading, test name and cycle. The 2026-28 display uses different visible bands for CAT/XAT/GMAT, CMAT and MH-CET. Do not copy one exam’s threshold to another, round an inequality or present an award band as an admission cutoff. The reviewed official admissions page does not publish a numeric exam cutoff.
The degree requirement, GD-PI process and cumulative selection are also separate from scholarship amounts. Keep the applicable policy and any award communication so you can verify the conditions governing your own award.
Budget with an award as conditional
Start with the fee schedule for the exact programme and batch. Treat a scholarship as conditional until NLDIMSR confirms the award and terms in writing. Ask whether it is one-time or distributed across terms, whether it is credited against tuition or paid separately, when the decision is made, and whether academic, attendance or conduct conditions apply. The public table does not answer all these questions.
Do not automatically subtract the full award from every cost. Check which charges the fee schedule includes and ask whether deposits, accommodation or incidental costs are excluded. Award timing may differ from fee due dates, so plan for the scheduled payment unless the institute confirms how an approved award is applied. Keep loan planning and payment dates separate from an unconfirmed benefit.
When comparing offers, compare confirmed net amount and payment schedule rather than only the headline figure. A possible award is not cash in hand and should not justify borrowing beyond what you can manage if it is reduced or not approved.
Confirm the details before relying on the amount
Ask whether the table applies to your programme, exam edition and admission batch; how the repeated CMAT and MH-CET rows should be read; whether awards have limits; what documents are required; and when recipients are notified. Confirm how the amount is credited and what continuation conditions apply. The reviewed page does not establish all these details for a future batch.
The scholarship page links impact reports for 2022-24, 2023-25, 2024-26 and 2025-27. Past reports can provide context, but prior award totals do not determine an individual’s eligibility or the next batch’s rules. Use the policy for your own cycle and obtain written confirmation before incorporating an award into your final fee plan.