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NMAT Colleges List 2025 with Cut Off: Many colleges will accept NMAT 2025 in India and abroad for MBA admissions 2026. The NMAT (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test), primarily started by the SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management, is widely accepted by other institutions in India. There are approximately 50 NMAT 2025 colleges in India and more than 25 NMAT colleges abroad. NMAT exam, like other entrance exam tests a candidate based on reasoning, verbal, and quantitative skills. Some top B-schools for MBA in India accepting 90 and above percentile in NMAT 2025 are SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, SDA Bocconi, KJ Somaiya, and Xavier’s. Continue reading this article to see the NMAT colleges list, NMAT colleges' fees in India, and the NMAT cutoff 2025.
Many institutions in India accept NMAT 2025. A list of top NMAT colleges in India accepting NMAT 2025 for MBA / PGDM admission is given below. Along with the institution’s name, the expected NMAT cutoff 2025 or score, and NMAT colleges' fees for the course are mentioned in the table below.
NMAT 2025 Colleges List | Cutoff | Fee (In Lakh) |
85 Percentile | Rs. 7.03 | |
Xavier Institute of Management | 90 Percentile | - |
40 | Rs. 7.14 | |
65 Percentile | Rs. 8.50 | |
- | Rs. 9.50 | |
- | Rs. 10.82 | |
Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad | - | Rs. 11.40 |
65 Percentile | - | |
NA | Rs. 12.24 | |
150+ | Rs. 12.45 | |
L M Thapar School of Management, Punjab | - | Rs. 13.50 |
65 Percentile | Rs. 13.72 | |
65 Percentile | Rs. 13.72 | |
NA | Rs. 14.60 | |
Alliance School of Business, Bangalore | 100+ | Rs. 15.00 |
- | Rs. 15.33 | |
50 Percentile | Rs. 18.80 | |
Rs. 19.90 | ||
SDA Bocconi Asia Centre (previously MISB Bocconi) Mumbai | 90 Percentile | Rs. 20.75 |
98 Percentile | Rs. 22.32 | |
87 Percentile | Rs. 26.10 | |
ISBR, Bangalore | 140+ | Rs. 11-12 |
50-60 Percentile | Rs. 13.80-16 | |
SVKM’s Narsse Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai | 99+ Percentile | Rs. 18-22 |
140+ | Rs. 18-22 | |
SVKM’s Narsse Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Indore | 90 Percentile | Rs. 18-22 |
SVKM’s Narsse Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Hyderabad | 90 Percentile | Rs. 18-22 |
Chitkara Business School, Punjab | - | Rs. 5-10 |
140+ | - | |
SRM University, Chennai | 180+ | - |
SVKM’s Narsse Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai | 98 Percentile | Rs. 18-22 |
SVKM’s Narsse Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore | 98 Percentile | Rs. 18-22 |
- | - | |
IHMR University | NA | - |
60 Percentile | Rs. 15.70 | |
Xavier School of Sustainability, Bhabaneshwar | 40 Percentile | Rs. 16.20 |
ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad | - | Rs. 17.01 |
NMAT is widely accepted not just in India, but also by Institutes outside India. Some countries that accept NMAT 2025 for colleges abroad are South Africa, Nigeria, the Philippines, Morocco, and Hungary. South Africa has 10 institutes or Universities accepting NMAT 2025 for MBA admissions. The NMAT colleges list for South Africa is as follows.
Rhodes Business School | Nelson Mandela University Business School |
North West University | Milpark Business School |
Wits Business School | Tshwane School of Business and Society |
University of Cape Town (UCT) | Johannesburg Business School |
Gordon Institute of Business Science | University of South Africa (UNISA) Graduate School of Business Leadership |
Other than South African institutes, four countries accept the NMAT 2025 score for admissions. A list of NMAT colleges, Institutes, or Universities along with their country is given below.
Afe Babalola University | Nigeria |
Africa Business School | Morocco |
Asian Institute of Management | Philippines |
Ateneo Graduate School of Business | Philippines |
Caleb University | Nigeria |
Corvinus University of Budapest | Hungary |
Covenant University | Nigeria |
De La Salle University | Philippines |
JHU Business School | Nigeria |
Lagos Business School | Nigeria |
Lead City University | Nigeria |
Redeemer’s University | Nigeria |
School Of Business Administration, Arellano University | Philippines |
St. Paul University Manila | Philippines |
University of Santo Tomas Graduate School | Philippines |
Virata School of Business, Uni of Philippines | Philippines |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NMAT 2025 selection process will include Group Discussion or Case discussion, Personal Interview round, and Written Ability Test.
Candidates can take the NMAT exam 3 times (one main attempt and 2 retakes).
220 is considered a good score in NMAT for getting MBA admission in some of the top B-schools that accept NMAT.
For admissions at KJ Somaiya, candidates will have to score 220+ in the NMAT exam, as the expected percentile for the institute is 98 percentile.
Yes, some NMAT participating colleges release sectional cut-offs for the exam as well.
To achieve a 90+ percentile in NMAT, a candidate has to get a score of 200 and above.
On Question asked by student community
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
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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.
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