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    NMAT Selection Process 2025: Steps, Cutoff, CD-PI Rounds, and Admission Criteria

    NMAT Selection Process 2025: Steps, Cutoff, CD-PI Rounds, and Admission Criteria

    Team Careers360Updated on 31 Dec 2025, 11:48 AM IST

    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. The Narsee Monjee Aptitude Test or NMAT exam 2025 will be conducted from November 5, 2025, to December 19, 2025. To find complete information on the NMAT 2025 selection criteria,

    This Story also Contains

    1. NMAT Selection Process 2025
    2. NMAT Selection Process Dates 2025
    3. Steps for NMAT Admission Process 2025
    4. NMAT by GMAC Result 2025
    NMAT Selection Process 2025: Steps, Cutoff, CD-PI Rounds, and Admission Criteria
    NMAT Selection process

    NMAT Selection Process 2025

    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.

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    NMAT Selection Process Dates 2025

    Given below is a table consisting of the key NMAT exam dates and the upcoming events.

    NMAT Selection Process 2025 Dates

    Event DetailsCourses NMAT Dates
    Registration for NMIMS Aptitude Test and PI
    -January 18-22, 2025
    Conduct of NMIMS Aptitude Test and PI
    MBA & MBA HR
    January 30 - February 8, 2025

    MBA (Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai,
    Hyderabad, Indore, Ahmedabad) /MBA
    Business Analytics/MBA Digital
    Transformation

    February 10 - February 22, 2025
    MBA Pharma Management
    February 27 - February 28, 2025
    Release of first merit list
    MBA & MBA HR
    February 18, 2025
    MBA (Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai,
    Hyderabad, Indore, Ahmedabad) /MBA
    Business Analytics/MBA Digital
    Transformation
    March 5, 2025
    MBA Pharma Management
    March 10, 2025
    Payment of course fee
    MBA & MBA HR
    February 19 - February 25, 2025
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    Hyderabad, Indore, Ahmedabad) /MBA
    Business Analytics/MBA Digital
    Transformation
    March 6 - March 12, 2025
    MBA Pharma Management
    March 11 - March 17, 2025
    Commencement of programme
    MBA (all campuses), MBA HR, and MBA Pharma Management
    June 2, 2025
    MBA Business Analytics/MBA Digital Transformation
    June 9, 2025
    Closure of the admission process
    MBA (all campuses), MBA HR, and MBA Pharma Management
    June 18, 2025
    MBA Business Analytics/MBA Digital Transformation
    June 25, 2025
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    NOTE: The NMAT GD PI dates will be announced later on the official website, or candidates will be notified through their registered email ID.

    Steps for NMAT Admission Process 2025

    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 -

    • Academic performance
    • Marks obtained in NMAT 2025
    • Work experience
    • Case discussion/personal interview

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    Required Documents During Admission in NMAT 2025 Participating Institutes

    Candidates who are shortlisted have to carry the necessary documents for admission to the participating institutes of NMAT 2025

    • Class 10th passing certificate and mark sheet
    • Semester-wise degree mark sheet
    • Class 12th passing certificate and mark sheet
    • Passing certificate/provisional certificate
    • Qualifying examination certificate
    • Postgraduate mark sheet (if applicable)
    • Medical fitness certificate
    • Mediclaim policy
    • Eligibility certificate (if applicable)
    • Work experience certificate

    NMAT by GMAC Result 2025

    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 Score Range

    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

    What After NMAT Result Announcement?

    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.

    NMAT Selection Criteria: Expected cutoff marks for NMIMS 2025

    NMIMS CampusNMAT Cut-off Score
    NMIMS Mumbai209
    Sectional cutoff: 62 for each section
    NMIMS Bangalore209+
    Sectional cutoff: 62 for each section
    NMIMS Hyderabad200+
    Sectional cutoff: 60 for each section
    NMIMS Navi Mumbai209
    Sectional cutoff: 62 for each section
    NMIMS Indore180+
    Sectional cutoff: 60 for each section
    NMIMS Ahmedabad209
    Sectional cutoff: Not specified
    NMIMS Pharmaceutical Management190
    Sectional Cutoff: Not specified

    Institutions Accept NMAT Score

    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)

    Q: What is the shortlisting criteria for candidates in NMAT Selection Process?
    A:

    In NMAT admission process, a candidate's collaborative performance in Group or Case Discussion, Personal Interview, and Written Ability Test is considered while shortlisting. 

    Q: When will the NMAT selection process 2025 commence?
    A:

    The NMAT 2025 selection process will most likely commence from the third week of January 2026

    Q: What are the documents required during admission for NMAT 2025 participating institutes?
    A:

    The required documents are:

    • Class 10th passing certificate and mark sheet
    • Semester wise degree mark sheet
    • Class 12th passing certificate and mark sheet
    • Passing certificate/provisional certificate
    • Qualifying examination certificate
    • Postgraduate mark sheet (if applicable)
    • Medical fitness certificate
    • Mediclaim policy
    • Eligibility certificate (if applicable)
    • Work experience certificate
    Q: When can I download my NMAT scorecard?
    A:

    You can download the scorecard of NMAT 2025 after 48 hours of the exam.

    Q: Will NMAT 2025 be online?
    A:

    Yes, NMAT exam will be conducted in online mode.

    Q: In which month NMAT is conducted?
    A:

    NMAT 2025 was conducted from November 5 to December 19, 2025.

    Q: What to do after getting NMAT score?
    A:

    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.

    Q: What to do after getting NMAT score?
    A:

    After qualifying for the exam, candidates can get admission to any management institute with its score card.

    Q: How many times is NMAT conducted in a year?
    A:

    NMAT is conducted once a year in a specific time window.

    Q: Is NMAT hard to pass?
    A:

    NMAT is an easy to moderate-level difficulty exam. 

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    Questions related to NMAT

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    Have a question related to NMAT ?

    With an NMAT score of 194, you are in a good position to secure admission to several decent management schools (around the 30-41 percentile range). Top choices for this score include various campuses of Amity University, ITM Business School, ISBR Business School, and SRM University.

    Attaining an NMAT score of 225 marks with sectional marks for VARC and QA around 73 marks, and LR at 79 marks, places you in a strong position for colleges like NMIMS Bengaluru, NMIMS Navi Mumbai, NMIMS Hyderabad, NMIMS Indore, KJ Somaiya, TAPMI, and more.

    Hi there,

    With an NMAT score of 216 (LR 76, VA 74, QA 66), you have a wide range of good options for admission. You can consider schools where your score is at par with the scores of admitted students, such as NMIMS campuses in Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Xavier

    HELLO,

    Here are some good MBA Colleges that you can target with an NMAT score around 204:-

    1.SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Hyderabad and Navi Mumbai

    2.SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai

    3.ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad

    4.SOIL Institute of Management, Gurgaon

    5.Great Lakes Institute of Management

    6.Alliance