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NMAT Exam Date:05 Nov' 25 - 19 Dec' 25
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
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)
In NMAT admission process, a candidate's collaborative performance in Group or Case Discussion, Personal Interview, and Written Ability Test is considered while shortlisting.
The NMAT 2025 selection process will most likely commence from the third week of January 2026
The required documents are:
You can download the scorecard of NMAT 2025 after 48 hours of the exam.
Yes, NMAT exam will be conducted in online mode.
NMAT 2025 was conducted from November 5 to December 19, 2025.
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.
After qualifying for the exam, candidates can get admission to any management institute with its score card.
NMAT is conducted once a year in a specific time window.
NMAT is an easy to moderate-level difficulty exam.
On Question asked by student community
Hello, This is a difficult situation. Unfortunately, if you paid your NMAT registration fee but missed the deadline to schedule your exam slot, you generally cannot schedule that attempt. The scheduling window is strict, and once it closes, you lose that attempt and the fee is forfeited. "Rescheduling" is a paid option that only applies if you have already scheduled a date and want to change it to a different date (at least 72 hours in advance).
I hope you found this information helpful, and for any study related problems you can ask in careers360 app.
Have a great day!
Hello,
If you have booked the NMAT exam but missed the slot booking deadline, unfortunately, you cannot schedule the exam for that attempt now, as NMAT strictly closes the slot booking once the window ends.
However, you can still book a retake only if your previous attempt was completed within the exam window and the retake registration is open on your NMAT dashboard. If you didn’t take the first test at all, you’ll need to wait for the next NMAT cycle.
It’s advised to keep checking your NMAT by GMAC account and official notifications in case the window is extended or reopened. Otherwise, you’ll have to reapply in the next session when registrations begin again.
Hope you understand.
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.
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