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    NMAT Selection Process 2026: CD PI Rounds, NMIMS Cutoff, Admission Criteria & Final Merit List

    NMAT Selection Process 2026: CD PI Rounds, NMIMS Cutoff, Admission Criteria & Final Merit List

    Team Careers360Updated on 19 May 2026, 10:15 AM IST

    The NMAT by GMAC 2026 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 2026 will be done in two steps: the first step of the NMAT 2026 selection process is to appear for the NMAT exam, which consists of three sections: Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning, and Language Skills, as per the NMAT exam pattern. The second stage of the NMAT 2026 selection process comprises Case Discussion (CD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The Narsee Monjee Aptitude Test or NMAT exam 2026 is expected to be conducted from November 2026 to December 2026. To find complete information on the NMAT 2026 selection criteria,

    This Story also Contains

    1. NMAT Selection Process 2026
    2. NMAT 2026 Selection Process Dates
    3. Steps for NMAT 2026 Admission Process
    4. NMAT by GMAC Result 2026
    NMAT Selection Process 2026: CD PI Rounds, NMIMS Cutoff, Admission Criteria & Final Merit List
    NMAT Selection process

    NMAT Selection Process 2026

    The 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 admission process.

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    NMAT 2026 Selection Process Dates

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

    NMAT Selection Process 2027-29 Session Dates

    Event DetailsCourses NMAT Dates
    Registration for NMIMS Aptitude Test and PI
    -January 2027
    Conduct of NMIMS Aptitude Test and PI
    MBA & MBA HR
    January - February 2027

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

    February 2027
    MBA Pharma Management
    February 2027
    Release of first merit list
    MBA & MBA HR
    February 2027
    MBA (Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai,
    Hyderabad, Indore, Ahmedabad) /MBA
    Business Analytics/MBA Digital
    Transformation
    March 2027
    MBA Pharma Management
    March 2027
    Payment of course fee
    MBA & MBA HR
    February 2027
    MBA (Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai,
    Hyderabad, Indore, Ahmedabad) /MBA
    Business Analytics/MBA Digital
    Transformation
    March 2027
    MBA Pharma Management
    March 2027
    Commencement of programme
    MBA (all campuses), MBA HR, and MBA Pharma Management
    June 2027
    MBA Business Analytics/MBA Digital Transformation
    June 2027
    Closure of the admission process
    MBA (all campuses), MBA HR, and MBA Pharma Management
    June 2027
    MBA Business Analytics/MBA Digital Transformation
    June 2027
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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.

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    Steps for NMAT 2026 Admission Process

    The selection process of NMAT comprises two steps that are mentioned below:

    Step 1: The candidates have to appear for NMAT 2026
    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 2026
    • Work experience
    • Case discussion/personal interview

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    Required Documents During Admission in NMAT 2026 Participating Institutes

    Candidates who are shortlisted have to carry the necessary documents for admission to the participating institutes of NMAT 2026

    • 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 2026

    The NMAT scorecard 2026 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 2026, 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 2026

    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: When will the NMAT selection process 2026 commence?
    A:

    The NMAT 2026 selection process will most likely commence from the third week of January 2027.

    Q: What are the documents required during admission for NMAT 2026 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: On what basis will the candidates be shortlisted?
    A:

    The candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the Group Discussion/ Writing Ability Test/ Case Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.

    Q: When can I download my NMAT scorecard?
    A:

    You can download the scorecard of NMAT 2026 after 48 hours of the exam.

    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: Will NMAT 2026 be online?
    A:

    Yes, NMAT exam will be conducted in online mode.

    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. 

    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 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. 

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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