NMAT Colleges Last Date to Apply 2026–28: Deadlines, Fees & Complete List of NMAT Accepting Colleges

NMAT Colleges Last Date to Apply 2026–28: Deadlines, Fees & Complete List of NMAT Accepting Colleges

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Team Careers360Updated on 12 Dec 2025, 05:14 PM IST

The NMAT college's last date to apply for the 2026-28 batch is coming to an end. For admission at the NMAT accepting college 2025, such as IBS, Hyderabad, students will have to fill out a separate form before the last date of application, i.e., December 19, 2025. The last date to apply for another NMAT college - KJ Somaiya is January 20, 2026. For most NMAT colleges, the application for MBA 2026 admissions has started, and candidates must fill out the application forms for the respective colleges before the NMAT colleges last date to apply. NMAT is a widely accepted entrance test in India for MBA admissions. NMAT is accepted by more than 50 colleges, institutions and universities for their MBA or PGDM courses. The NMAT 2025 Exam has started on November 05, 2025. The last date for the NMAT 2025 exam delivery is December 19, 2025. Students interested in taking admission in MBA 2026 via NMAT are advised to read the article to know the NMAT colleges' last date to apply.

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  1. NMAT 2025 Colleges Last Date To Apply
  2. NMAT Colleges Key Dates 2025
  3. NMAT Colleges Admission Process 2026
NMAT Colleges Last Date to Apply 2026–28: Deadlines, Fees & Complete List of NMAT Accepting Colleges
NMAT Colleges Last Date to Apply 2026–28

NMAT 2025 Colleges Last Date To Apply

The NMAT 2025 colleges' last date to apply will be different for every college/university. Here is an NMAT colleges list containing more than 35 colleges/Universities along with their fee. For 2026 admissions at NMAT accepting colleges, candidates must note the last date to apply.

NMAT 2025 Colleges List

Last Date To Apply

Fee (In Lakh)

Alliance School of Business, Bangalore

December 15, 2025

Rs. 15.00

Amity Business School, Gurgaon

November 15, 2025

Rs. 13.72

Amity Business School, Gwalior

November 15, 2025

-

Amity Business School, Jaipur

November 15, 2025

Rs. 8.50

Amity Business School, Lucknow

November 15, 2025

Rs. 13.72

Amity Business School, Noida

November 15, 2025

Rs. 13.80-16

Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad

To be Announced (Not Open Yet)

Rs. 11.40

Athena School of Management

To be Announced
(Open NOW)

-

Bennett University

To be Announced

Rs. 12.24

BML Munjal

December 05, 2025

Rs. 14.60

Chitkara Business School, Punjab

To be Announced

Rs. 5-10

FLAME University, Pune

December 7, 2025

Online Cycle 1- January 18, 2026

Rs. 19.90

GITAM, Hyderabad

To be Announced

-

GITAM, Visakhapatnam

To be Announced

Rs. 10.82

ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad

December 19, 2025

Rs. 17.01

ISBR, Bangalore

December 23, 2025

Rs. 11-12

ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai

December 15, 2025

Rs. 12.45

K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai

January 20, 2026

Rs. 22.32

L M Thapar School of Management, Punjab

December 15, 2025

Rs. 13.50

Mody University

To Be Announced

Rs. 7.14

SDA Bocconi Asia Centre (previously MISB Bocconi) Mumbai

Round 2 Last Date - January 22, 2026

Rs. 20.75

Shiv Nadar University

November 15, 2025

Rs. 15.70

SOIL Institute

December 13, 2025

Rs. 15.33

SPJIMR

November 28, 2025

Rs. 9.50

SRM University, Chennai

Phase 1- February 21, 2026

Phase 2- April 4, 2026

Phase 3- June 30, 2026

Rs. 4.50

SVKM’s Narsse Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore

October 10, 2025

Rs. 18-22

SVKM’s Narsse Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Hyderabad

October 10, 2025

Rs. 18-22

SVKM’s Narsse Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Indore

October 10, 2025

Rs. 18-22

SVKM’s Narsse Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai

October 10, 2025

Rs. 18-22

SVKM’s Narsse Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai

October 10, 2025

Rs. 18-22

UPES

January 20, 2026

Rs. 18-22

VIT Vellore

April 12, 2026

Rs. 7.03

Xavier Institute of Management

December 22, 2025

-

Xavier School of Human Resource Management, Bhubaneshwar

December 22, 2025

Rs. 26.10

Xavier School of Rural Management, Bhubaneshwar

December 22, 2025

Rs. 18.80

Xavier School of Sustainability, Bhabaneshwar

December 22, 2025

Rs. 16.20

NMAT Colleges Key Dates 2025

Candidates interested in taking admission in MBA 2026 via NMAT 2025 must note the key dates for the NMAT 2025 entrance exam.

NMAT 2025 Key Events

NMAT 2025 Dates

NMAT 2025 Exam Start Date

November 5, 2025, (Wednesday)

NMAT 2025 Exam Delivery End Date

December 19, 2025, (Friday)

NMAT 2025 Retake - Registration Start Date

November 6, 2025

NMAT 2025 Retake - Registration End Date

December 16, 2025

NMAT 2025 Retake - Scheduling Start Date

November 6, 2025

NMAT 2025 Retake - Scheduling End Date

December 16, 2025

NMAT 2025 Result Declaration

48 Hours After Exam

NMAT Colleges Admission Process 2026

To apply to different colleges that accept NMAT scores, candidates will have to fill out separate admission forms on the official website of the respective participating colleges. Candidates will have to clear the following stages to be admitted to MBA programs for 2026 at any college accepting NMAT 2025 scores.

  • First, a candidate must appear for the NMAT 2025 exam happening between November 5, 2025, to December 19, 2025.

  • After the declaration of NMAT 2025 results, shortlisted candidates will be asked to appear for the following rounds:


    • Group discussion (GD) or Case Discussion (CD)

    • Written Ability test (WAT)

    • Personal Interview (PI)

  • A final merit list will be prepared by the authorities based on the following parameters to conclude the admission process for NMAT 2025:


    • Academic Performance

    • NMAT 2025 score

    • GD-PI performance

    • Work Experience

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will the NMAT 2025 result be declared?
A:

  The NMAT 2025 results will be declared 48 hours after the exam.

Q: What is the last date to apply for VIT?
A:

The last date to apply for VIT via NMAT is April 12, 2026.

Q: What is the NMAT 2025 exam date?
A:

The NMAT exam started on November 05, 2025 and will go on till December 19, 2025.

Q: How many colleges accept NMAT for MBA admissions in 2026?
A:

There are more than 35 colleges/universities that accept NMAT scores for MBA admissions.

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Questions related to NMAT

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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.
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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.
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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!