NMIMS Calls 2025 (LINK OUT): PI Shortlist, Dates, Cutoff, Selection Process through NMAT
NMAT 2024 ( NMAT )
Candidates aspiring for NMIMS MBA admissions 2025 are shortlisted based on NMAT 2024 scores. SVKM's NMIMS has a total of 1740 seats to be filled based on NMAT 2024.
NMIMS MBA Admission through NMAT; Check NMIMS PI Status
NMAT Selection Criteria for NMIMS: SVKMs NMIMS releases admission handout mentioning the NMAT selection criteria for MBA admissions. As many as five NMIMS campuses participate in offering 1740 MBA seats across different specialisations. NMIMS MBA admission process comprises two broad steps, including registration for NMAT by GMAC, and registration for NMIMS. To register for NMIMS, candidates will require the NMAT registration number. Besides NMIMS, NMAT exam is conducted for admission to more than 45 MBA colleges across India. NMIMS PI shortlist is prepared based on the sectional and total scores in the MBA entrance exam. Additionally, the final admission offer is based on cumulative performance in different parameters, including the performance in NMAT, personal interview, NMIMS Aptitude Test, work experience and past academic records.
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Refer to the table below to know various events related to NMAT selection process for NMIMS MBA courses:
| NMIMS MBA Admission Events |
NMIMS MBA 2025 Dates |
|---|---|
| NMAT 2024 exam date |
05-Nov-2024 to 20-Dec-2024 |
| NMIMS registration at nmims.edu | 01-Aug-2024 to 30-Oct-2024 |
| Release of NMIMS 2025 calls at nmims.edu | 18-Jan-2025 |
| Registration for NMIMS Aptitude Test and PI (INR 1000 application form fee) | 18-Jan-2025 to 21-Jan-2025 |
| Conduct of NMIMS Aptitude Test and PI for MBA Mumbai & MBA HR | 30-Jan-2025 to 08-Feb-2025 |
| Conduct of NMIMS Aptitude Test and PI for MBA (Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Indore)/MBA Business Analytics/ MBA Digital Transformation | 10-Feb-2025 to 22-Feb-2025 |
| Conduct of NMIMS Aptitude Test and PI for Pharma | 27-Feb-2025 to 28-Feb-2025 |
| Declaration of First NMIMS Merit List for MBA Mumbai & MBA HR | 18-Feb-2025 |
| Payment of fees for MBA Mumbai & MBA HR | 19-Feb-2025 to 25-Feb-2025 |
| Declaration of First NMIMS Merit List for MBA (Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, Indore)/ MBA Business Analytics/ MBA Digital Transformation | 05-Mar-2025 |
| Payment of fees for MBA (Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, Indore)/ MBA Business Analytics/ MBA Digital Transformation | 06-Mar-2025 to 12-Mar-2025 |
| Declaration of First NMIMS Merit List for MBA Pharma | 10-Mar-2025 |
| Payment of fees for MBA Pharma | 11-Mar-2025 to 17-Mar-2025 |
| Commencement of programme | 02-Jun-2025 (MBA, MBA HR, and MBA Pharma Management) 09-Jun-2025 (MBA Business Analytics/MBA Digital Transformation) |
| Closure of admission | 18-Jun-2025 (MBA, MBA HR, and MBA Pharma Management) 25-Jun-2025 (MBA Business Analytics/MBA Digital Transformation) |
NMIMS MBA Admission 2025: Seats Offered
The table below mentions the seats available for admission to MBA courses offered by different campuses of SVKMs NMIMS:
| Campus | Course | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| NMIMS Mumbai | MBA in Finance | 600 |
| MBA in Marketing | ||
| MBA in Operations | ||
| MBA in Data Science | ||
| NMIMS Mumbai | MBA Human Resource | 120 |
| NMIMS Mumbai | MBA in Business Analytics | 120 |
| NMIMS Mumbai | MBA in Digital Transformation | 60 |
| NMIMS Mumbai | MBA Pharmaceutical Management | 120 |
| NMIMS Bengaluru | MBA |
240 |
| NMIMS Hyderabad | MBA | 240 |
| NMIMS Navi Mumbai | MBA | 120 |
| NMIMS Indore | MBA | 120 |
| Total | - | 1740 |
Q: When is NMAT cutoff released?
Q: What is the cutoff for NMIMS SBM MBA course?
NMIMS SBM Mumbai MBA admission is done based on merit in NMAT exam. Thus, it is necessary that the aspirants secure a valid score in the exam to take admission. Further, as per last year's trends, the overall NMAT cutoff score for NMIMS Mumbai can be expected to be around 212. Also, this cutoff is for General category candidates and it may vary for candidates belonging to other categories. To know more about NMIMS Mumbai cutoff, click here.
Q: What is meant by NMAT cutoff?
NMAT cut off score is the minimum score or marks required for shortlisting the candidate for admission or admission rounds. In simple words mean, the cutoff scores help in the screening process by which candidates can be shortlisted for further selection rounds, including the Group Discussion (GD)/Case Discussion (CD) and Personal Interview. The cut-offs list is determined by each participating college; therefore the minimum marks/ percentage required to for selection differs across different participating institutes.
NMIMS Admission Process 2025: Critical Steps
Candidates aspiring for MBA admissions at SVKMs NMIMS have to follow the following steps:
1st Step: Register for NMAT by GMAC
As the first step for NMIMS MBA admission, candidates have to apply for NMAT exam from the official website, mba.com. The registration fee for NMAT exam is to be paid to schedule the exam. Candidates can appear for NMAT exam on a date within the test window as per their convenience. Additionally, candidates have the flexibility to appear for the NMAT exam three times during the test window. However, NMIMS will only consider the NMAT score in the first attempt. Therefore, candidates who are applying for NMAT to get NMIMS admission can skip the retake exams, that is two attempts after one main attempt.
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2nd Step: Register for NMIMS
To fill the NMIMS MBA admission form on the university website, nmims.edu, candidates must have the NMAT registration number. The registration fee for NMIMS MBA admission is to be paid separately while filling the NMIMS admission form. Key takeaway for NMIMS admission form fillup is that the candidates have to fill the form before their NMAT exam date. In case the candidates schedule the NMAT exam to appear on October 10, he/she must have completed the NMIMS admission form submission on or before October 9.
While completing the NMIMS registration, candidates have to provide programme preference. Candidates have to select minimum five programme preference.
NMAT Selection Criteria
A candidate is selected for NMIMS MBA admission based on certain parameters. These parameters may vary for each institute. Given below are the most common parameters for MBA admission through NMAT.
Q: What is the NMAT cut off for Narsee Monjee Hyderabad?
The NMAT 2022 Cutoff for NMIMS Hyderabad MBA, General-All India Category was 220. The NMAT cut-off 2023 is expected to range between 220 to 248 for admission to NMIMS Hyderabad MBA.
Q: Will GMAC release NMAT cutoff?
Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the conducting body of NMAT exam, do not release the NMAT cutoff scores or percentile. The cutoff scores are released by the NMAT participating institutes at the time of the admission process. For NMAT exam conducted from October 10 to December 19, the MBA admission process at participating b-schools typically start from the month of November. While some b-schools also conduct the NMAT based MBA admission process from the month of February in the subsequent admission cycle.
Q: Why is NMAT sectional cutoff required?
The sectional cutoffs are used by B-schools to assess a candidate's strengths as well as weaknesses in different areas. Information based on the NMAT sectional cutoff can help institutes to make more informed decisions about admissions. The sectional cutoffs helps ensure all candidates who are admitted to a B-school have a strong base in all of the areas that are critical for success in an MBA programme.
The sectional cutoffs change from year to year. Sectional cutoff for NMAT depends on several factors, including the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, among other factors.
Q: What is the cut off marks for NMIMS Mumbai?
NMIMS Mumbai admission to the MBA course is based on NMAT 2023 scores. The latest NMAT 2023 scores will be out only after the exams are conducted. Candidates seeking admission to NMIMS must have a valid NMAT score. Going as per last year's trends, the overall NMAT cutoff score for NMIMS Mumbai must be around 212. NMAT 2023 Registration are ongoing. The last date to apply for NMAT exam closes on Oct 10. To know more about NMIMS Mumbai cutoff, click here.
Q: How is NMAT cutoff score decided?
NMAT participating institutes decide the cutoff scores for admission and to shortlist candidates for admission rounds. Several factors, including the previous year's cutoff scores, total applicants, total seats, candidate's performance, among other factors helps in deciding the cutoff scores.
Typically, the participating institute shall decide the NMAT cutoff marks based on the number of seats, total applicants, and previous year's cutoff scores. The cutoff score may change based on demand-supply principle. More number of applications will lead to higher cutoff score. Whereas, decrease in the number of applications can lead to a lower cutoff score.
- NMAT 2024 sectional score
- NMAT 2024 total score
- Personal Interview
- NMIMS Aptitude Test
- Work Experience
- Past academic records
NMIMS Personal Interview
The GD round will be followed by the Personal Interview round of NMAT selection process where three to four interviewers will ask each candidate a list of questions. The panel will ask the candidate questions from management, current affairs and events from across the world.
In the Personal Interview round of NMAT selection process, panelists will judge students in the following criteria:
- Personality
- Communication Skills
- Confidence
- Past academic records
NMIMS PI Shortlist
SVKMs NMIMS releases the NMIMS PI shortlist based on the scores of the candidates in the NMAT by GMAC. SVKMs NMIMS releases call letters to shortlist candidates for personal interview rounds.
NMIMS Written Ability Test (Scrapped)
The Written Ability Test was considered an important round of the NMAT selection process. In the Written Ability Test, candidates will be tested on their writing and communication skills. For the written test, candidates were given a topic to write a short essay within 15-20 minutes.
In the Written Ability Test round of NMAT selection process, the key criteria on which candidates will be given scores include-
- Grammar Skills
- Language Skills
- Vocabulary
- Writing Ability
- Expression
- Ability to clearly express thoughts
NOTE: NMIMS has scrapped WATSON and WAT tests to integrate NMIMS Aptitude Test in the selection criteria.
What is NMIMS Aptitude Test?
SVKMs NMIMS is yet to notify details about the NMIMS Aptitude Test. Candidates can expect the NMIMS Aptitude Test to be a combination of WAT and a Psychometric Test.
To prepare well for the interview, candidates need to check out the listed articles mentioned below.
- 13 must do things to crack GD-PI-WAT
- How to crack GD PI? Tips from NMIMS student?
- How to crack GD-PI/WAT rounds of top B-schools?
- Preparing for GD/PI: 4 must have qualities for success
- Know how to prepare for Group Discussion and Interview’.
- Understand the Group Discussion (GD), Interview and WAT process for MBA admission
NMAT Selection Process: Important Documents
Once the second round of NMAT selection process is complete, selected candidates will have to complete formalities related to admission before a stipulated date. For this, students will require the following documents.
- NMAT 2024 result
- NMAT 2024 admit card
- Address proof/ domicile certificate
- Birth certificate
- Photocopies of all the academic certificates, such like- Class 10th, 12th, degree certificate/graduation mark sheet
- Six recent passport size photographs
- Identity proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, License, Passport)
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
You will be pretty well placed at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management in Mumbai with 221 marks in NMAT. The cutoff usually swings around 215–230, but again, that will vary with competition and applicants that year.
Takeaways:
1. **NMAT Cutoff**
NMAT cutoff at KJ Somaiya is around 215–230.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Another option for those scoring low in CAT exam is applying to non-IIM. Many B-Schools like SPJIMR, IIM DELHI, lal bahadur sastri institute of management accept CAT score between 80-90 percentile. these institutes rank above some of the IIM in the NIRF - MHRF's ranking list.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The NMAT cutoff for the SDA Bocconi admission is expected to be around 190 to 200. Students who have a valid NMAT score of 190 and above can apply for admission to the SDA Bocconi Asia centre for its IMB programme.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 4 weeks ago
NMAT by GMAC™ is one of the popular MBA admissions tests accepted by several business schools in India and other countries. The registration for the exam can be done on the official NMAT by GMACTM website:.
The registration for the NMAT 2024 exam was open from August 1, 2024, and the last date for r
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
With an NMAT score of 171, you have several good options for pursuing an MBA with a strong return on investment (ROI) and quality of education:
1. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai: Known for its excellent faculty and strong placement record, NMIMS offers a robust MBA pro
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
With a holistic score of 221, you are likely to get into multiple reputed colleges where scores are taken for their respective MBA/PGDM programs. Here is the tabulated list of colleges against your NMAT score and generic cut-offs of premier and mid-range institutions below:
Colleges You Can Get Into
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
With an NMAT score of 181, you have several good options for pursuing an MBA. Here are some colleges where you can apply:
1. SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS): With campuses in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and other locations, NMIMS is a top choice for MBA aspirants.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Yes, you can reappear for the NMAT by GMAC exam. As per the guideline of NMAT,
1. In a testing cycle, you are permitted to make three attempts, including your first attempt and two retakes.
2. Two attempts must be separated by at least 15 days.
Since you sat for the first time on 9th December 2024, yo
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble booking a slot for your NMAT retake exam. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:
1. Check Your Email: Look for any communication from GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) regarding your retake registration and slot booking. Sometimes,
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
With a score of 181 marks in NMAT, you have several good options for pursuing an MBA. Here are some colleges where you can expect to secure admission:
1. SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS): Known for its strong placement record, NMIMS offers various specializations and has
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NMAT Notifications
NMAT cutoff scores are released by the participating institutes during its admission process. Candidates have to apply for the desired b-school. Some of these institute may or may not release the NMAT cutoff scores. Candidates must refer to the official website of the desired b-school to know about the cutoff scores.
The overall NMAT cut-off level generally remains between 150-280. More than 40 B-Schools across India and 20+ international B-schools accept NMAT scores for MBA admission. the cutoff scores and percentile changes across participating b-schools. Additionally, some colleges may seek admission based on sectional as well as overall cutoff scores, while some may only consider the overall cutoff.