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As many as 58 institutes in India and 27 institutes abroad accept NMAT scores for the admissions to MBA/PGDM programmes. NMAT by GMAC is conducted for admissions to management courses offered by various colleges in India and five other countries, including Nigeria, Morocco, South Africa Hungary, and the Philippines.

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.

List of NMAT Colleges

NMAT 2025 Colleges

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:

Q:   Can I get direct admission in a CS BTech in Shiv Nadar Noida with an 82 percentile in the JEE Mains?
A:

Shiv Nadar University does not offer direct admission to any of the programme. BTech CSE is one of the popular specialisations of SNU. Candidates are required to either qualify JEE Main or CUET/ SAT/ SNUSAT. Now, is 82 percentile enough in JEE Main to get a seat in BTech CE programme of SNU Noida. The chances are low. As per the information collated from multiple sources, aspirants must score 90 & above percentile for getting into a specialisation like Computer Science. Besides, aspirants with 98 percentile in JEE Main. can avail SNU Scholarship providing 25% waiver in tuition fee.

Q:   How much percentile should I score to get a seat at TAPMI?
A:

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:

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for admission to B.Sc course at XIM University?
A:

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.

  1. SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
  2. Indian School of Business (ISB) (for AMPBA)
  3. S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) (for Global Management Programme)
  4. K J Somaiya Institute of Management
  5. XIM University
  6. SDA Bocconi Asia Center
  7. ICFAI Business School
  8. SOIL Institute of Management
  9. T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), A Constituent Unit of MAHE, Manipal
  10. FLAME University
  11. ISBR Business School
  12. Alliance University
  13. Great Lakes Institute of Management – (PGPM)
  14. IFMR Graduate School of Business
  15. Jindal Global Business School
  16. BML Munjal University
  17. ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai
  18. Jain University (CMS Business School)
  19. VIT University
  20. Shiv Nadar Institute of Management Studies
  21. Amity University
  22. MIT World Peace University
  23. Universal AI University 
  24. SRM University
  25. School of Petroleum Management (PDPU)
  26. ATLAS – ISME School of Management and Entrepreneurship
  27. School of Business, Woxsen University
  28. Thapar School of Management
  29. Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore
  30. Bennett University
  31. Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University
  32. SRM University, Delhi – NCR, Sonepat
  33. University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)
  34. Mody University
  35. Lovely Professional University
  36. IFIM College
  37. IILM University
  38. Athena School of Management
  39. Jagdish Sheth School of Management
  40. Amrut Modi School of Management
  41. GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam
  42. IIHMR University
  43. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law
  44. Chitkara University
  45. BSE Institute Limited
  46. Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur (SPSU)
  47. iMET Global
  48. Rishihood University
  49. Ansal University, Gurgaon
  50. Myra School of Business
  51. SP Jain School of Global Management
  52. PES University
  53. International School of Management Excellence, Bangalore
  54. Sparsh Global Business School
  55. Altera Institute – PGPM
  56. NICMAR University
  57. Adani University – MBA (Infrastructure Management)
  58. HSB - Hari Shankar Singhania School of Business

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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:

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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

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for the SRM University BCom courses?
A:

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:

CourseEligibility Criteria
BCom (CA Integrated)/BCom (Fintech and Banking)/BCom Hons
  • Must have attained the age of 16 years and 6 months on the 31 July of the calendar year
  • Complete Class 10 with a minimum of 60% or equivalent
  • Passed Class 12 with a minimum aggregate score of 60% or equivalent. Students appearing for Class 12 exams are also eligible to apply.
Q:   What is the expected XAT cutoff 2025?
A:

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:

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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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Vikram Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

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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Nikita Saxena

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 6 days ago

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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Dhanya Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

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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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

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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Anupama Garg

Contributor-Level 10

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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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

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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Jagriti Pruthi

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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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Aditi Sharma

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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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Neerja Rohatgi

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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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