• The extended application window comes in response to increased interest from core engineering graduates and working professionals
  • Admission extension applies across NICMAR’s 3 campuses in Pune, Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad
  • NICMAR’s CRIP-specific courses such as MBA / PGDM in Advanced Construction Management, Project Management, Project Engineering and Management and PGDM in Quantity Surveying & Contract Management is witnessing strong interest

Mumbai : NICMAR, India’s premier and dedicated institution for Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Project Management education (CRIP), has announced extending its admission deadline to December 30 for its 2026 academic year, across its campuses in Pune, Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad.

Due to an overwhelming response, nearly twice the number of applications compared to last year, NICMAR has witnessed exceptionally high interest in its programmes. To accommodate this surge and ensure that all eligible candidates receive a fair opportunity to apply, the institution has revised its application deadline.

Commenting on the deadline extension, Dr. Tapash Kumar Ganguli, Director General (Interim), NICMAR, said, “India’s infrastructure growth requires professionals who understand both engineering realities and management decision-making. The continued interest in our specialised programmes reflects this need. Extending the application deadline allows serious aspirants additional time to make an informed decision and prepare for careers that directly contribute to nation-building.”

Amidst NICMAR’s diverse portfolio of postgraduate programmes, a set of courses is witnessing strong and growing interest from applicants, reflecting the evolving needs of India’s infrastructure and construction ecosystem.

As the country accelerates investments in transportation networks, urban development, industrial corridors and large-scale infrastructure projects, these programmes align closely with the skills required on-ground, where engineering knowledge, project execution capability and managerial decision-making converge.

The courses witnessing strong interest in this admission cycle include:

  • MBA / PGDM in Advanced Construction Management (ACM)

This programme is for engineering graduates aspiring to take on leadership roles in construction and EPC environments, where execution excellence, site management and delivery timelines are critical to project success.

  • MBA / PGDM in Advanced Project Management (APM)

With project management becoming a core requisite across infrastructure, manufacturing and urban development, this course appeals to candidates seeking cross-sector project leadership roles.

  • PGDM in Quantity Surveying & Contract Management (QSCM)

As infrastructure projects grow in scale and complexity, commercial, contracts and cost-management expertise has emerged as a critical function. This course is particularly relevant for graduates seeking specialised commercial roles within the sector.

NICMAR offers engineering graduates a clear pathway to transition into high-growth techno-managerial roles. By blending their technical foundation with specialised management education, NICMAR prepares students for leadership opportunities across the CRIP sector. This integrated approach – merging engineering expertise with industry-focused managerial skills – has become a key differentiator for NICMAR graduates.