India has 58 B-schools accepting NMAT scores for MBA/PGDM admissions. While 27 colleges abroad in Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco, Hungary, and the Philippines accept NMAT scores for admissions. Check list of all participating colleges in NMAT by GMAC here.
NMAT Colleges in India: The Graduate Management Admission Council conducts the NMAT 2025 exam for admission to 80+ b-schools across the globe. There are 58 colleges accepting NMAT score in India and 27 NMAT score accepting colleges abroad. Candidates had to choose desired NMAT participating colleges while filling the NMAT application form. GMAC shares the score report of the candidates to these colleges. However, candidates need to fill the application form of NMAT accepting colleges in India separately. NMAT score accepting colleges in India will shortlist candidates based on their scaled score and other parameters.
Colleges accepting NMAT by GMAC scores fix a minimum cutoff score or NMAT cutoff percentile to shortlist the candidates for admission. As per the NMAT 2025 dates, the exam is being conducted across a test window exceeding a 44-day window. Candidates can attempt NMAT 2025 thrice within the test window. Best of the three scores are sent to the NMAT participating institute.
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NMAT Colleges List 2025 in India (Updated)
The space below mentions a complete list of all MBA colleges accepting NMAT scores in India for admission:
The TAPMI accepts several exam scores including CAT, CMAT, XAT, and NMAT. It has released separate cutoffs for separate exam for different MBA specilisations. Considering the TAPMI MBA cutoff 2024, the percentile needed to get into TAPMI for Master of Business Administration (MBA) is 95, 85, 80 (score), and 80 for CMAT, CAT, NMAT, and XAT, respectively. For more specialisations' cutoffs, candidates can check out the official page:
Candidates must have an aggregate of 50% in their Class 12 or equivalent exam to get admission to the BSc course at XIM University. This requirement applies across various specialisations offered within the programme. The selection is on the basis of scores obtained in the last qualifying exam. In addition to this, the selector may also conduct a personal interview with the candidates. The shortlisted ones are later reached out to present the requisite documents to enable the verification process.
- SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
- Indian School of Business (ISB) (for AMPBA)
- S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) (for Global Management Programme)
- K J Somaiya Institute of Management
- XIM University
- SDA Bocconi Asia Center
- ICFAI Business School
- SOIL Institute of Management
- T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), A Constituent Unit of MAHE, Manipal
- FLAME University
- ISBR Business School
- Alliance University
- Great Lakes Institute of Management – (PGPM)
- IFMR Graduate School of Business
- Jindal Global Business School
- BML Munjal University
- ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai
- Jain University (CMS Business School)
- VIT University
- Shiv Nadar Institute of Management Studies
- Amity University
- MIT World Peace University
- Universal AI University
- SRM University
- School of Petroleum Management (PDPU)
- ATLAS – ISME School of Management and Entrepreneurship
- School of Business, Woxsen University
- Thapar School of Management
- Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore
- Bennett University
- Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University
- SRM University, Delhi – NCR, Sonepat
- University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)
- Mody University
- Lovely Professional University
- IFIM College
- IILM University
- Athena School of Management
- Jagdish Sheth School of Management
- Amrut Modi School of Management
- GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam
- IIHMR University
- Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law
- Chitkara University
- BSE Institute Limited
- Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur (SPSU)
- iMET Global
- Rishihood University
- Ansal University, Gurgaon
- Myra School of Business
- SP Jain School of Global Management
- PES University
- International School of Management Excellence, Bangalore
- Sparsh Global Business School
- Altera Institute – PGPM
- NICMAR University
- Adani University – MBA (Infrastructure Management)
- HSB - Hari Shankar Singhania School of Business
NMAT Colleges List 2025 Outside India
Besides India, NMAT scores are accepted by multiple management institutes in South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco, Hungary, and the Philippines. Here is the complete list of country-wise colleges accepting NMAT scores for admission.
NMAT Colleges List in South Africa
South Africa has a total of 10 MBA colleges offering admissions based on NMAT. NMAT colleges in South Africa include:
- Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
- Milpark Business School
- North West University
- Rhodes Business School
- University of South Africa (UNISA) Graduate School of Business Leadership
- Wits Business School
- Nelson Mandela University Business School
- University of Cape Town (UCT)
- Johannesburg Business school, University of Johannesburg
- Tshwane School of Business and Society, Tshwane University
Also Read: MBA in South Africa
NMAT Colleges List in Nigeria
Nigeria has a total of 10 MBA colleges offering admissions based on NMAT. NMAT colleges in Nigeria include:
- Lagos Business School
- Lead City University
- Redeemer's University
- Afe Babalola University
- Covenant University
- Caleb University
- JHU Business School – James Hope University
NMAT Colleges List in Philippines
Admissions to SRM University BCom courses are only possible if students fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by the university. Check below to know the eligibility requirements to be met:
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| BCom (CA Integrated)/BCom (Fintech and Banking)/BCom Hons |
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Shiv Nadar University XAT Cutoff 2025 is not out yet. However as per the previous year XAT Cutoff 2024, the MBA cutoff 2024 for General AI category was 60. It has been observed over the years that the cutoff remained the same. So, it is expected that the XAT Cutoff 2025 will remain the same as the previous year.
The Philippines has a total of eight MBA colleges offering admissions based on NMAT. NMAT colleges in the Philippines include:
- Asian Institute of Management
- Ateneo Graduate School of Business
- Virata School of Business, University of the Philippines
- De La Salle University - Dasmariñas
- School of Business Administration, Arellano University
- De La Salle University
- University of Santo Tomas Graduate School
- St. Paul University Manila
Also Read: Study in Philippines
NMAT Colleges List in Morocco
Morocco has only one MBA college offering admissions based on NMAT. Africa Business School offers MBA admission based on NMAT in Morocco.
NMAT Colleges List in Hungary
Hungary has only one MBA college offering admissions based on NMAT. Corvinus University of Budapest offers MBA admission based on NMAT in Hungary.
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Answered 6 days ago
Candidates appearing for NMAT test have to carry any of the following documents with NMAT admit card:
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport issued by Government of India
- PAN Card
- Voter's ID Card
- Driver's License
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Answered 6 days ago
Candidates need to carry a valid photo ID proof along with a hard copy of admit card on the NMAT exam day.
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The process to download NMAT admit card for a retake attempt remains the same as it was followed for the first attempt. Candidates have to provide login credentials
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Answered 6 days ago
No. GMAC releases a separate admit card for all attempts of NMAT exam. NMAT admit card for each attempt is downloadable after the exam scheduling is complete.
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Answered a week ago
No, NMIMS Indore MBA admissions are not accepted without NMAT exam. However, if you are looking to get admission in any other NMIMS Indore course, you may apply without NMAT scores. Make sure to check the admission requirement of the desired course. NMIMS Indore admissions are entrance-based only.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
The Bangalore University MBA Cutoff 2025 has been announced for admission to the MBA/PGDM programme via the Karnataka PGCET, CAT, NMAT, XAT, and other accepted exams. According to the Bangalore University Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2025, students needed to obtain a rank of 3375 for admission to ABBS Ba
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Answered 3 weeks ago
The accepted entrance tests at the FOSTIIMA Business School are CAT, XAT, CMAT, and others. Students must get good scores in the accepted entrance tests for admissions. For NMAT related info, seek information from the college. The college admission office will surely help students knowning whether
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Answered 4 weeks ago
How many NMAT-accepting colleges are there in India?
As of the latest admission cycle, around 55–60 B-schools in India accept NMAT by GMAC scores for MBA/PGDM admissions. These colleges include a mix of top-ranked institutes, well-known private universities, and emerging business schools across majo
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Answered 4 weeks ago
The BML Munjal University NMAT Cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the MBA/PGDM courses for all categories under the All India quota. As per the NMAT Cutoff 2024, admission to the MBA in Human Resources course, had a qualifying score of 150 for the candidates belonging to the General All India
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Answered a month ago
School of Management, BML Munjal University accepts the NMAT entrance score for selecting students to its MBA/PGDM courses. In 2024, the NMAT cutoff score was 150 for MBA in Human Resources, MBA in Business Analytics and MBA in Finance courses.
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