NMIMS PI Shortlist 2026 to Release Soon: Check Selection Process, Cutoff, Merit List & Interview Dates

NMIMS PI Shortlist 2026 to Release Soon: Check Selection Process, Cutoff, Merit List & Interview Dates

Alen Tom ShajiUpdated on 13 Jan 2026, 05:10 PM IST

The NMIMS 2026 PI shortlist will be released anytime soon, separately, for each course. Candidates participating in the NMIMS 2026 admission rounds can check out their NMIMS merit list on the official website, nmims.edu. The NMIMS PI merit list 2026 will be checked by entering the login credentials. Candidates who meet the NMIMS NMAT cutoff score will receive NMIMS calls and will be listed in the NMIMS PI shortlist 2026. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the NMIMS selection process on multiple dates, conducted at various centres. Applicants can go through this article to understand more about the NMIMS selection process, interview dates, and NMIMS courses.

This Story also Contains

  1. NMIMS PI Shortlist Criteria 2026
  2. NMIMS Personal Interview Dates 2026
  3. NMIMS Selection Process 2026
  4. How to attend the NMIMS WAT round?
  5. NMIMS Calls Cutoff 2026
  6. NMIMS Waitlist Movement 2026
  7. NMIMS Result
  8. NMIMS Merit List
  9. NMIMS Fees Structure 2026-28
  10. NMIMS Placements
NMIMS PI Shortlist 2026 to Release Soon: Check Selection Process, Cutoff, Merit List & Interview Dates
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This year, NMIMS has announced a change in the selection process, replacing the WAT and WATSON test with the NMIMS Aptitude Test. However, there are no details about the content of the aptitude test.

NMIMS PI Shortlist Criteria 2026

Candidates will be selected for MBA admission 2026 at NMIMS based on the marks scored in the previous academic levels, written test, personal interview, work experience, and NMAT score. Shortlisted candidates can confirm their NMIMS MBA admission by directly contacting the institute and submitting their original academic and personal documents.

How to check the NMIMS shortlist 2026 status?

Candidates who meet the NMIMS cutoff get NMIMS calls and they can check out the NMIMS shortlist status as per the steps mentioned below.

  • Candidates can visit the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai website.
  • Candidates can view the NMIMS shortlist by clicking the shortlist status.
  • Enter the NMIMS application ID and password to login.
  • Check the NMIMS 2026 Mumbai shortlist status.
  • NMIMS Mumbai shortlisted candidates can download the NMIMS shortlist 2026 pdf for future reference.
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NMIMS Personal Interview Dates 2026

Candidates can know the important schedule related to the NMIMS selection process.

Event DetailsCoursesPost NMAT Dates (tentative)
Registration for NMIMS Aptitude Test and PI-January 2026
Conduct of NMIMS Aptitude Test and PIMBA & MBA HRJanuary to February, 2026

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

February 2026
MBA Pharma ManagementFebruary 2026
Release of first merit listMBA & MBA HRFebruary 2026
MBA (Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai,
Hyderabad, Indore, Ahmedabad) /MBA
Business Analytics/MBA Digital
Transformation
March 2026
MBA Pharma ManagementMarch 2026
Payment of course feeMBA & MBA HRFebruary 2026
MBA (Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai,
Hyderabad, Indore, Ahmedabad) /MBA
Business Analytics/MBA Digital
Transformation
March 2026
MBA Pharma ManagementMarch 2026
Commencement of programmeMBA (all campuses), MBA HR, and MBA Pharma ManagementJune 2026
MBA Business Analytics/MBA Digital TransformationJune 2026
Closure of the admission processMBA (all campuses), MBA HR, and MBA Pharma ManagementJune 2026
MBA Business Analytics/MBA Digital TransformationJune 2026
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NMIMS Selection Process 2026

Candidates must follow the below selection process in order to get NMIMS MBA admission 2026. Candidates are shortlisted for NMIMS MBA programmes based on the NMAT 2026 score, previous academic qualifications, WAT-PI round and work experience.

Step 1: Candidates can visit the official website: nmims.edu.
Step 2: Candidates can fill out the NMIMS application form and pay the fee of Rs. 1000.
Step 3: Candidates must upload the relevant documents.
Step 4: Shortlisted candidates must fill out the WAT-PI form and choose the slot for the next round.
Step 5: Click the submit button to complete the NMIMS MBA registration.

How to attend the NMIMS WAT round?

NMIMS shortlisted candidates can go through the below steps before attending the written analytical test.

Arrive at the auditorium: Check your group number and wait for the briefing.

Go to the computer lab: Follow the escort, take your seat, and log into your Gmail.

Take the NMIMS Aptitude Test: Click on the NMIMS Aptitude Test link in your email and complete the test within 30 minutes.

Wait for the interview: After the tests, wait until you’re guided to your interview.

NMIMS Calls Cutoff 2026

The Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies will release the NMIMS shortlist cutoff shortly. Candidates who meet the NMIMS cutoff must apply and attend the written test and interview round. The NMIMS call cutoff marks the candidates required to occupy seats for various NMIMS MBA programmes are mentioned in the table below.

NMIMS 2026 Calls Cutoff

NMIMS MBA courses

LR

LS

QS

Total

MBA Mumbai

71

76

71

234

MBA Human Resource

71

76

71

234

MBA Business Analytics (Mumbai)

68

70

69

225

MBA Digital Transformation

67

69

66

222

MBA Pharmaceutical Management

50

50

50

185

MBA Bangalore

65

70

64

222

MBA Navi Mumbai

65

70

64

222

MBA Jadcherla (Hyderabad)

60

60

60

206

MBA Indore

60

60

60

206

NMIMS Waitlist Movement 2026

The NMIMS waitlist will have the names of candidates who cleared the selection rounds but haven’t secured a seat due to capacity constraints. These candidates are offered admission if any selected candidates decline their offer. The NMIMS waitlist is dynamic, and the ranking can change based on the candidates accepting the offer.

NMIMS Result

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and NMAT cutoff can get the NMIMS result by the month of April 2026. Candidates can visit the official website of NMIMS to check the NMIMS result. Candidates can use the NMIMS application ID and password to view the NMIMS result 2026.

NMIMS Merit List

Candidates can access the NMIMS merit list from the NMIMS website by logging in to their account. Candidates who meet the NMAT cutoff and complete the selection process are eligible to be shortlisted on the NMIMS merit list. Shortlisted candidates will receive the NMIMS calls by the third week of April 2026. The NMIMS merit list contains details such as the candidate's name, rank, and marks scored in the NMAT entrance exam.

How to check the NMIMS merit list?

The candidates can go over the steps below to get the NMIMS merit list.

Step 1: Go to the NMIMS official website.
Step 2: Under the announcement tab, click on the NMIMS merit list.
Step 3: Candidates can search for their rank on the merit list by searching with their name or application number.

NMIMS Fees Structure 2026-28

The Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) has not yet released the fee structure for the academic year 2026-28. The NMIMS course fee for various MBA programmes is mentioned in the table below. The NMIMS MBA course fee ranges from Rs. 6 lakhs to Rs. 23 lakhs.

NMIMS Courses

NMIMS Mumbai Fees

MBA

Rs. 20,00,000

MBA Business Analytics

Rs. 20,00,000

MBA Real Estate Management

Rs. 13,00,000

MBA Digital Transformation

Rs. 20,00,000

MBA Healthcare Management

Rs. 15,00,000

MBA Social Entrepreneurship Part Time

Rs. 6,00,000

Check detailed NMIMS MBA fees

NMIMS Placements

The NMIMS placement cell is dedicated to securing positions for students in esteemed companies through on-campus recruitment for final year students. Some of the leading companies that have participated in NMIMS campus placements include Genpact, IBM, Google, EY, Titan, Cognizant and others. On average, students receive an NMIMS average package of around Rs. 13 LPA. The placement data for the NMIMS MBA courses is provided in the table.

NMIMS MBA Placement Statistics

Particulars

Statistics

Candidates attended NMIMS placements

694

No. of students placed

692

NMIMS median salary package offered

Rs. 19,20,000

Read more on NMIMS Placements

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will the NMIMS shortlist 2026 be released?
A:

The NMIMS shortlist will be announced soon on the official website.

Q: Is it mandatory to fill out the NMIMS GE / WAT-PI form?
A:

Yes, As per the NMIMS selection criteria, shortlisted candidates must fill out the WAT-PI form within the stipulated time and choose the slot for attending the next level of the selection process.

Q: What is the NMIMS application fee?
A:

Candidates can fill out the application form and pay the processing fee of Rs. 1000.

Q: Is 229 a good NMAT score?
A:

229 score on the NMAT entrance exam will lead the candidate to the 98+ percentile. 

Q: How to check NMIMS merit list?
A:
  • Visit the official webiste of NMIMS
  • Now click for NMIMS 2026 Shortlist
  • Enter the required credentials such as NMAT ID and Password
  • NMIMS merit list will appear on computer screen.
Q: What is the expected NMIMS cutoff?
A:

Expected NMIMS 2026 Cutoff for NMAT 

NMIMS campuses
NMAT cut off score (Expected)
NMIMS NMAT cutoff percentile (Expected)
NMIMS Mumbai NMAT cut off
235+98-99
NMIMS Bangalore
220+
91-94
NMIMS Navi Mumbai
210+
90-92
NMIMS Hyderabad
200+85-90
Q: Where to check NMIMS calls?
A:

The official NMIMS calls are announced on the official website of NMIMS- nmims.edu. 

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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

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