UPES MBA Admissions 2026
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NMAT Exam Date:05 Nov' 25 - 19 Dec' 25
Colleges Accepting NMAT Score: NMAT by GMAC score is used by NMIMS Mumbai, and there are more than 30 top MBA colleges that accept NMAT scores for MBA admission. When the NMIMS opens the application form for MBA admission 2026-28 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.
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 based on 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,
With a score of 217 in NMAT, your chances for TAPMI are moderate but not guaranteed. TAPMI generally prefers candidates scoring around 220–230+, but the cutoff varies each year depending on the applicant pool and overall exam difficulty. Since you are very close to the usual cutoff range, you may still receive a call if the year’s cutoffs fluctuate. Along with your NMAT score, TAPMI also considers your academic profile and interview performance, so make sure to prepare well for the next stages.
Hope this helps you.
Hello, Good Afternoon,
NMAT score 205 is 60%-70% percentile. It is very good for colleges and universities. Higher than this percentile definitely helps you to apply for top colleges and universities.
Thank you.
Hello,
With a score of one hundred and ninety-eight in NMAT and three years of work experience, you have a good chance of getting admission to NMIMS Indore or Hyderabad. Admission depends on factors like your overall profile, work experience, academic record, and performance in the selection process. While the final decision is based on the institute’s criteria, your score and experience make you a competitive candidate for these campuses.
Hope this helps you.
That's a solid score! With an NMAT score of 181, you are certainly eligible for many decent, non-top-tier B-schools.
To find a good college where you have strong admission chances, focus on institutions with NMAT cutoffs typically ranging from 150 to 180. These often include:
VIT University (Vellore): MBA
SRM University (Chennai): MBA/PGDM
BML Munjal University (Gurugram)
Thapar School of Management (Mohali)
Alliance University (Bangalore)
These colleges offer good programs and placements without the extreme competition of NMIMS Mumbai/Bangalore. For a comprehensive list of schools accepting NMAT scores and their cutoffs, check the article here: https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/top-b-schools-accepting-nmat-scores-and-cutoffs Start shortlisting based on location and fee structure now
Hello there!!
Attached below is the link of the list of top colleges accepting NMAT from Hyderabad. Kindly go through the link from the official website of Careers360.
https://bschool.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-mba-colleges-in-hyderabad-accepting-nmat-by-gmac
Thank you!
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