NMAT Exam Date:05 Nov' 25 - 19 Dec' 25
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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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 |
November 15, 2025 | Rs. 13.72 | |
November 15, 2025 | - | |
November 15, 2025 | Rs. 8.50 | |
November 15, 2025 | Rs. 13.72 | |
November 15, 2025 | Rs. 13.80-16 | |
Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad | To be Announced (Not Open Yet) | Rs. 11.40 |
To be Announced | - | |
To be Announced | Rs. 12.24 | |
December 05, 2025 | Rs. 14.60 | |
Chitkara Business School, Punjab | To be Announced | Rs. 5-10 |
December 7, 2025 Online Cycle 1- January 18, 2026 | Rs. 19.90 | |
To be Announced | - | |
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 |
December 15, 2025 | Rs. 12.45 | |
January 20, 2026 | Rs. 22.32 | |
L M Thapar School of Management, Punjab | December 15, 2025 | Rs. 13.50 |
To Be Announced | Rs. 7.14 | |
SDA Bocconi Asia Centre (previously MISB Bocconi) Mumbai | Round 2 Last Date - January 22, 2026 | Rs. 20.75 |
November 15, 2025 | Rs. 15.70 | |
December 13, 2025 | Rs. 15.33 | |
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 |
January 20, 2026 | Rs. 18-22 | |
April 12, 2026 | Rs. 7.03 | |
Xavier Institute of Management | December 22, 2025 | - |
December 22, 2025 | Rs. 26.10 | |
December 22, 2025 | Rs. 18.80 | |
Xavier School of Sustainability, Bhabaneshwar | December 22, 2025 | Rs. 16.20 |
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 |
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)
The NMAT 2025 results will be declared 48 hours after the exam.
The last date to apply for VIT via NMAT is April 12, 2026.
The NMAT exam started on November 05, 2025 and will go on till December 19, 2025.
There are more than 35 colleges/universities that accept NMAT scores for MBA admissions.
On Question asked by student community
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.
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.
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
Thank you!
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