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NMAT Application Date:01 Aug' 25 - 10 Oct' 25
Colleges Accepting NMAT Score: NMAT by GMAC score is used by NMIMS Mumbai and more than other top 30 MBA colleges that accept NMAT scores for MBA admission. When the NMIMS opens the application form for MBA admission with the commencement of the NMAT registration process, other MBA colleges will keep the admission process open until February/ March based on the NMAT score for the MBA/ PGDM.
Are you targeting B-schools for the 2025-26 session? NMAT is one of the exams you should consider as it offers some good cluster 2 and cluster 3 B-schools offering management diplomas and management degrees. NMAT, like XAT, CAT, and other management entrance exams, is an objective exam that tests you on the basis of your verbal, reasoning, and quantitative skills.
Once you have successfully qualified for the NMAT exam, you can apply to the colleges mentioned below.
Name of the College | Location | Popular Programmes | Other Exams |
Hyderabad, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Pune, Dehradun |
| GMAT, IBSAT, CAT | |
Xavier Faculty of Management | Bhubaneshwar, Orissa |
| GMAT, X-GMT, XAT, CAT |
Xavier School of Human Resource Management | Bhubaneshwar, Orissa |
| GMAT, X-GMT, CAT, XAT |
Xavier School of Sustainability | Bhubaneshwar, Orissa |
| GMAT, CAT, XAT, X-GMT, |
Xavier School of Rural Management | Bhubaneshwar, Orissa |
| X-GMT, CAT, XAT, GMAT |
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Only NMAT | |
Athena School of Management | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| GMAT |
MISB Bocconi | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| CAT, GRE, GMAT, CMAT |
Bangalore, Karnataka |
| CAT, ATMA, XAT, CMAT, MAT, AUMAT | |
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| CAT, GMAT, XAT | |
Hyderabad, Telangana |
| MAT, XAT, ATMA, GMAT, CAT | |
Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| CAT, GMAT, MAT, XAT | |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| XAT, CAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT | |
Vellore, Tamil Nadu |
| MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT | |
Sikar, Rajasthan |
| MET, MAT, CAT, XAT, ATMA | |
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| CAT, GMAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT |
Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| ATMA, CMAT, JKLU - MET, XAT | |
Behra, Punjab |
| CAT, GRE, MAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, TU entrance exam | |
Gurugram, Haryana |
| MAT, CMAT, CAT, XAT | |
Woxsen School of Business Management | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| GRE, CAT, GMAT, XAT, CMAT |
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| GET, CAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT | |
Patiala, Punjab |
| MAT, XAT, CMAT, CAT | |
Gurgaon, Haryana |
| BMU-MAT, CAT |
While colleges that accept NMAT scores are not the same as colleges that accept XAT and CAT scores, it does give you the opportunity to get admission to some of the best business schools if you do not perform well in CAT, XAT, MAT, and other such exams.
One advantage of NMAT is that there are no negative marks in this exam. Therefore, the chances of getting a score are better than other MBA entrance exams. It is always best to take at least 3 to 4 entrance exams to get admission in MBA or PGDM courses.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
The application dates for MBA (Law) 2026–28 batch are not announced yet.
Since you are appearing for NMAT, you can expect the forms to be released around the time of NMAT registrations , which usually begin in August. Most likely, the applications will open by August or September 2025.
You should keep checking the official admission website of the college for exact updates.
Hope it helps !
dear aditi,
lsit of college known accepting NMAT score"-
1. XIM University, Bhubaneshwar
2. SPJIMR, Mumbai
3. IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University
4. Woxsen University, Hyderabad
5. VIT, Vellore
6. SRM University, Chennai
more..
thanks
Hello Ishita,
With an NMAT score of 180 and 55 percentile, you can target tier-2 and tier-3 management colleges. Here are some options with decent average placements:
Consider applying to colleges with good industry exposure and placement records.
I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.
Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.
Hello aspirant,
It is anticipated that the Shiv Nadar NMAT cutoff score for the MBA program will be higher than 200. Applicants at Shiv Nadar University who have an NMAT score of 200 or higher (after normalization) should anticipate receiving an invitation to the Personal Interview phase.
So with 182 marks in NMAT, it is very difficult to get a call from Shiv Nadar University.
Thank you
Top MBA colleges based on CAT, XAT, SNAP, and NMAT scores include some of India’s best institutions. For CAT, the IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta) and FMS Delhi are highly regarded. XAT results in prestigious colleges like XLRI Jamshedpur and XIMB. SNAP is known for Symbiosis Institutes, such as SIBM Pune and SCMHRD. NMAT scores open doors to NMIMS Mumbai, SPJIMR Mumbai, and ISB Hyderabad. Each exam has unique eligibility requirements, and their cutoffs vary, so it's important to research the specific criteria and select based on your preferences and strengths.
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