Bulk and nano NiMg ferrites are prepared by microwave and hydrothermal method. X-band EMI shielding properties are studied for both bulk and nano ferrites. Bulk Ni0.6Mg0.4Fe2O4 revealed the highest SET of ∼17 dB at 8.4 GHz. Bulk x = 0.4 & 0.6 showed the high ε″ and μ″ at 12 GHz for absorber applications.