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,
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
Hello
Your NMAT score of 189 is decent, but it is usually around a 40–45 percentile range, not among the very high percentiles.
With this score, top colleges like NMIMS' main campuses may be difficult, but you still have good options in private universities.
You can realistically target colleges like
Hello
With an NMAT score of 205, you have decent chances in good mid-tier MBA colleges.
You may get calls from NMIMS Hyderabad or Indore, but the Mumbai core is usually slightly higher.
Colleges like SDA Bocconi Asia Centre, BML Munjal, and IBS Hyderabad are realistic options.
Some reputed private
Hello
You have scored 234 (QA: 78, VA: 84, LR: 72), you have a higher chance of getting a call from the NMIMS Mumbai MBA Core call, as it is the nearest score to the 235 cutoff. You have a good score in the verbal subject and have a decent
Hello,
With a 191 NMAT score for 2025, getting a call from NMIMS (Mumbai/Core) is unlikely, as their cutoffs are typically 209+, but you have a fair chance for NMIMS Hyderabad/Indore or potentially XIMB's HRM program if your sectional scores are good.
I hope it will clear your query!!
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