NMIMS MBA Admission through NMAT: Check Dates, Eligibility, Admission Process, Selection Criteria, Cutoff

SVKM's NMIMS invites applications for its MBA program at five campuses in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, Indore, and Bengaluru through NMAT 2025 exam. Aspiring candidates must register separately for NMAT exam and NMIMS MBA admission, with both processes commencing in the first week of August on their respective official websites.

NMIMS MBA selection process consists of two stages, NMAT exam and final selection round PI. This article provides a detailed overview of NMIMS MBA admission through NMAT 2025, including selection criteria, cutoffs, and important dates.

NMIMS MBA Admission Dates 2026

SVKM's NMIMS publishes its official admission schedule for the 2026 intake prior to application commencement. Below is the anticipated timeline for MBA admission process through NMAT:

NMIMS MBA Admission Dates 2026
Particulars	Dates
NMAT Registration 2025 Start Date	August - October 2025
NMAT Exam Date 2025	November - December 2025
NMIMS MBA Application Portal Opens	August 2025
NMIMS Post NMAT Dates
Shortlist Announcement	January 2026
Candidate Registration for Shortlisted Applicants	Late January 2026
PI and Competency Assessment Scheduling	February 2026
Final Admission Result	March 2026

Eligibility Requirement of NMIMS MBA Admission through NMAT 2025

To secure admission to NMIMS's MBA programs through NMAT 2025, candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements based on their chosen specialization. Below are the detailed criteria for each course:

Eligibility for MBA Admission

• Educational Qualification: Need a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum Marks: At least 50% aggregate marks in graduation.
• Provisional Admission: Final-year students can apply, but they must submit their final mark sheet before the admission process concludes.

Eligibility for MBA in Business Analytics Admission

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a degree in one of the disciplines including Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Commerce, Economics, Management Studies, or Computer Science.
• Minimum Marks: At least 50% aggregate marks.
• Provisional Admission: Final-year students may apply provisionally but must submit their final marksheet before admission confirmation.
• Compulsory Subject: Mathematics or Statistics needed at candidate's graduation level.

NMIMS MBA Admission Process 2025

SVKM's NMIMS follows two-stage selection process for its MBA program. In the first stage, candidates must appear for NMAT by GMAC, a computer-based entrance exam. While the NMAT allows three attempts in an admission cycle, NMIMS considers only the first attempt scores for shortlisting candidates.

To apply, candidates must complete two separate registrations. NMAT registration on the official GMAC website and NMIMS application on university portal, where they must provide their NMAT ID for verification.

NMIMS MBA Selection Criteria 2026

Check the following table listed below to know NMIMS MBA selection criteria 2026:

NMIMS MBA Selection Criteria 2026
Particulars	Weightage
NMAT scores	20%
Competency assessment	50%
Personal interview	10%
Work experience	10%
Academic record	HSC: 5% Graduation in pre-final year: 5%
Total	100%

NMIMS NMAT Cutoff 2026

SVKMs NMIMS publishes NMAT cutoff scores along with MBA program shortlists, which applicants can view in their personalized dashboard.

NMAT 2024 Cutoff for NMIMS Admission 2025

For MBA admissions before 2025, NMIMS used different cutoff scores for each campus. However, starting with the 2025-27 batch, the institute introduced a uniform NMAT cutoff across all campuses. Check the below table for minimum required scores for admission:

NMIMS NMAT Cutoff for NMIMS Admission 2025
NMIMS Program	Sectional Cutoff			Overall Cutoff
	LR	LS	QS
MBA at all campuses	62	62	62	209
MBA in Pharmaceutical Management	50	50	50	190

NMIMS MBA Admission 2026: Campus-Specific Seat Distribution

The following table provides the detailed seat matrix for NMIMS MBA admission 2026 through NMAT:

Course-Wise Seat Distribution for NMIMS MBA Admission 2026
Sl. No.	Name of the program	Campus	Total Seats
1	MBA (program having a major in any one of the following areas: Business Environment & Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Communications, Operations and Data Science, Economics, Human Resources & Behavioural Sciences)	Mumbai	600
2	MBA in Business Analytics	Mumbai	120
3	MBA in Human Resources Management	Mumbai	120
4	MBA in Digital Transformation	Mumbai	60
5	MBA in Pharmaceutical Management	Mumbai	120
6	MBA in Economics, Human Resources and Behavioral Sciences, Business Environment and Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Communications, Operations and Data Science	Bengaluru	240
7	MBA in Marketing, Finance, Operations and Business Analytics, Human Resources	Navi Mumbai	120
8	MBA (Marketing, Finance, Operations, Business Analytics, Strategy, Information Technology, Business Communication)	Jadcherla (Hyderabad)	240
9	MBA in Finance, Business Analytics, Human Resources, Operations, Sales and Marketing	Indore	120
10	Total		1740

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of NMIMS competency test during MBA admission? +

Ans: NMIMS competency test is the second step in MBA selection process for shortlisted candidates. It happens right before the personal interview. This test checks three skills through MCQs:

• Managerial Ability
• Cognitive Ability
• Critical Thinking

Who can be eligible for NMIMS's MBA in Pharmaceutical Management? +

Ans: NMIMS accepts graduates from these medical and pharmacy backgrounds for NMIMS's MBA in Pharmaceutical Management:

• Pharmacy degrees:Pharm, M.Pharm
• Medical degrees: MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS
• Life sciences: Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology

What is the eligibility requirement for NMIMS's MBA in Digital Transformation? +

Ans: To apply for MBA in Digital Transformation, you should have any of the degree listed below:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Master's degree in of Computer Application
• Bachelor of Science (IT)
• Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
• Bachelor of Science (Electronics)
• Bachelor of Science (Physics)
• Bachelor of Science

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