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NMAT by GMAC 2025 selection process will be based on the cut-offs provided by the participating institutes. Graduate Management Admission Council states that the admission process for NMAT 2025 will be done in two steps: the first step of the NMAT 2025 selection process is to appear for the NMAT exam consists of three sections: Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning, and Language Skills as per the NMAT exam pattern. The second stage of the NMAT selection process 2025 comprises Case Discussion (CD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
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NMAT exam call letter will be issued by the authorities and the candidates will be finally selected based on their performance in these rounds. The successful candidates clearing the NMAT 2025 and meeting the required NMAT cutoff will receive NMIMS interview calls. Check this article, to know more about the steps to be followed for the final NMAT selection criteria.
The selection process for NMAT 2025 will be performed by the participating institutes and each NMAT participating institute will release its cutoff list. It is important to carry all the necessary documents to the centre, such as the NMAT admit card and other documents for the smooth conduct of the NMAT 2025 admission process.
Given below is a table consisting of the key NMAT exam dates and the upcoming events.
| Event Details | Courses | NMAT Dates |
| Registration for NMIMS Aptitude Test and PI | - | To be announced |
| Conduct of NMIMS Aptitude Test and PI | MBA & MBA HR | To be announced |
MBA (Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai, | To be announced | |
| MBA Pharma Management | To be announced | |
| Release of first merit list | MBA & MBA HR | To be announced |
| MBA (Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, Indore, Ahmedabad) /MBA Business Analytics/MBA Digital Transformation | To be announced | |
| MBA Pharma Management | To be announced | |
| Payment of course fee | MBA & MBA HR | To be announced |
| MBA (Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, Indore, Ahmedabad) /MBA Business Analytics/MBA Digital Transformation | To be announced | |
| MBA Pharma Management | To be announced | |
| Commencement of programme | MBA (all campuses), MBA HR, and MBA Pharma Management | To be announced |
| MBA Business Analytics/MBA Digital Transformation | To be announced | |
| Closure of the admission process | MBA (all campuses), MBA HR, and MBA Pharma Management | To be announced |
| MBA Business Analytics/MBA Digital Transformation | To be announced |
NOTE: The NMAT GD PI dates will be announced later on the official website or candidates are notified through their registered email id.
The selection process of NMAT comprises two steps that are mentioned below:
Step 1: The candidates have to appear for NMAT2025
Step 2: The candidates will be shortlisted based on the NMAT scores obtained by them
Step 3: Shortlisted candidates who have to appear for the Case Discussion and Personal Interview rounds
Step 4: The final merit list will be released based on the -
Case discussion/personal interview
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Candidates who are shortlisted have to carry the necessary documents for admission to the participating institutes of NMAT 2025
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The NMAT scorecard 2025 will be released by the authorities in online mode within 48 hours of the test on the official website. The NMAT result consists of the scaled scores of each section to take admission based on the NMAT score. By entering the NMAT login credentials, the candidates can download their scorecards.
After the release of the NMAT result, the authority will start its NMAT selection process 2025, which includes the CD or PI. The NMAT interview dates will be updated soon after they are released. Check the NMAT scorecard, consisting of the range for different sections:
NMAT Exam Sections | Score Range |
Quantitative Skills of NMAT | 12-120 |
NMAT Syllabus: Logical Reasoning Skills | 12-120 |
NMAT Language Skills | 12-120 |
Total | 36-360 |
After the NMAT result is announced, candidates receive their NMAT scorecard, showing their performance in the exam. Based on this score, they can apply to various MBA programmes offered by different business schools that accept NMAT scores. Some schools might also shortlist you for further rounds, like group discussions and interviews. It's a crucial step in their MBA journey, as it opens up opportunities for them to get admission to their desired B-school.
| NMIMS Campus | NMAT Cut-off Score |
| NMIMS Mumbai | 209 Sectional cutoff: 62 for each section |
| NMIMS Bangalore | 209+ Sectional cutoff: 62 for each section |
| NMIMS Hyderabad | 200+ Sectional cutoff: 60 for each section |
| NMIMS Navi Mumbai | 209 Sectional cutoff: 62 for each section |
| NMIMS Indore | 180+ Sectional cutoff: 60 for each section |
| NMIMS Ahmedabad | 209 Sectional cutoff: Not specified |
| NMIMS Pharmaceutical Management | 190 Sectional Cutoff: Not specified |
Many top MBA colleges accept NMAT scores for their MBA programmes. Some of these include prestigious universities like NMIMS, SPJIMR, ISB, XIMB, VIT, and many others. Candidates must research and confirm the specific institutions they are interested in, as the list might change from year to year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NMAT 2025 selection process will most likely commence from the third week of January 2026
The required documents are:
The candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the Group Discussion/ Writing Ability Test/ Case Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.
You can download the scorecard of NMAT 2025 after 48 hours of the exam.
After qualifying for the exam, candidates can get admission to any management institute with its score card.
Yes, NMAT exam will be conducted in online mode.
NMAT 2025 was conducted from November 5 to December 19, 2025.
NMAT is conducted once a year in a specific time window.
NMAT is an easy to moderate-level difficulty exam.
Once you pass the exam, you need to do well in additional steps like Case Discussion (CD), Personal Interview (PI), or other rounds that the admission team requires. These steps are set by the university or college where you're applying.
On Question asked by student community
Hello
Your NMAT score of 189 is decent, but it is usually around a 40–45 percentile range, not among the very high percentiles.
With this score, top colleges like NMIMS' main campuses may be difficult, but you still have good options in private universities.
You can realistically target colleges like OP Jindal, Amity, ITM, Bennett, VIT, and similar schools that accept scores in this band.
If you really want a higher-ranked B-school, you can think about one more attempt next year and aim for 220+.
Since you already have an offer from OP Jindal (off-campus Delhi), it’s a safe and reasonable option if you want to start now.
Hope it helps you
Hello
With an NMAT score of 205, you have decent chances in good mid-tier MBA colleges.
You may get calls from NMIMS Hyderabad or Indore, but the Mumbai core is usually slightly higher.
Colleges like SDA Bocconi Asia Centre, BML Munjal, and IBS Hyderabad are realistic options.
Some reputed private B-schools may also consider you if sectional cutoffs are clear. Overall, 205 is a fair score that can lead to a solid MBA college with good planning.
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Hello
You have scored 234 (QA: 78, VA: 84, LR: 72), you have a higher chance of getting a call from the NMIMS Mumbai MBA Core call, as it is the nearest score to the 235 cutoff. You have a good score in the verbal subject and have a decent score in QA/LR, which makes a call quite possible. It also depends on the final year's cutoffs and the specific section requirements. Around 230-250 marks are considered a good score. I hope this information helps you.
Thank you.
Hello,
With a 191 NMAT score for 2025, getting a call from NMIMS (Mumbai/Core) is unlikely, as their cutoffs are typically 209+, but you have a fair chance for NMIMS Hyderabad/Indore or potentially XIMB's HRM program if your sectional scores are good.
I hope it will clear your query!!
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.
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