Best Colleges accepting NMAT Score in India

About 160+ NMAT colleges in India are accepting MBA students. Out of these, 130+ colleges are privately owned, 2 are government colleges and 2 colleges are owned by public-private entities. Some of the popular colleges are Amity University Noida, NMIMS SBM, TAPMI Manipal, IBS Hyderabad, and many others. NMAT is the most accepting entrance exam in the top MBA colleges in India. 

NMIMS SBM emerged to be as the top NMAT accepting colleges in India. SOme of the other colleges are mentioned below with NIRF 2025:

Source: official site and may vary.

Graduate Management Admission Council conducts the NMAT exam within a particular exam timeline. Every year, NMAT exam is usually scheduled to be conducted in the last quarter of a calendar year. Candidates are able to take the exam until December. Candidates can appear for the NMAT exam three times during the testing window. Soon after taking the first exam attempt, candidates can fill the retake registration form to apply for the NMAT retake. However, one can schedule a retake of the NMAT exam 15 days after the first take.

NMAT 2026 exam dates will be revealed later.

NOTE: NMAT exam dates can vary every year. However, the timeline remains the same.

Getting admission into SP Jain PGDM programme requires candidates to follow some steps.

• The first step is to register for the PGDM programme by paying an application fee of INR 2,000.
• Second step is evaluation of entrance exam score. Candidates need to qualify CAT/ GMAT for admission to PGDM. Selected candidates are further called for a personal interview round. Candidates can check out CAT preparation tips to score well in exam. 
• The final selection is based on academic performance, work experience, entrance exam score of the candidates.

Aspirants completing all the steps can get into PGDM programme of SPJIMR. The institute follows a simple process of offering admission. However, aspirants must score decent to get admission.

To get admission to a two-year MBA course at NMIMS Mumbai, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place to apply for the course. The minimum eligibility is to pass graudation with minimum 50% aggregate. As per the admission process, admission to MBA courses are offered through a valid score of NMAT entrance exam, which is conducted by the NMIMS. Moreover, a group discussion and a PI round is conducted for the final selection for candidates. 

The table below shows the top government NMAT accepting MBA colleges in India with their cost:

Source: External site and may vary.

The general eligibility criteria for admission to the best NMAT accepting colleges in India are mentioned below:

• Must have pass UG degree in Management with an aggregate of 50% scores
• Must have clear NMAt entrance exam.

Joining the top NMAT accepting MBA colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Below table shows the top colleges with their cost and average salary:

Source: External site and may vary.

NMAT registration typically commence in the first week of August every year. Candidates must complete the NMAT registration before the deadline to appear for the exam. Candidates who wish to retake the exam later within the current testing widnow are also required to apply before the last date.

For real-time updates on exam dates of NMAT exam, follow NMAT exam date and schedule.

Yes, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai provides scholarships across two categories:

Diversity & Merit Scholarships

Great Lakes offers diversity & merit scholarships for PGPM students to encourage diversity of perspectives in the institution. The institute offers a total of 40 diversity & merit scholarships worth INR 5 Lacs and 30% of the total scholarships are for female students. Candidates seeking scholarships in this category will be evaluated on the following parameters:

•  Application form
• Essay writing
•  Interview assessment

Based on feedback from test takers, NMAT exam is moderate to tough in terms of difficulty standards. Compared top other exams like XAT, and CAT, NMAT is on an easier side. NMAT difficulty is considered similar to SNAP exam.

A total of 108 questions appear in NMAT exam. Each section of NMAT exam has 36 questions. All three sections have equal weightage in NMAT exam.

Yes, the NMAT is easier than the CAT exam. This is due to the following reasons:

1. There is no negative marking in the NMAT unlike one-third negative marking for wrong answers in the CAT.
2. You can do guess marking in a last-minute rush and get three marks even if only one choice is right.
3. NMAT allows you to schedule the order of sections during the test. This makes it easier to attempt the sections for which you are well prepared.
4. According to the updated pattern, the CAT has only 66 questions, compared to the NMAT's 108 questions, but the level of difficulty is higher.
5. The CAT is a concept-based exam where you need to understand each question, and therefore, you need accuracy as well as speed in this exam.
6. The competition in the NMAT is less than that in the CAT. As most MBA aspirants aim for IIM.

The NMAT exam is an MBA entrance exam conducted for admission to top business schools in India and abroad. GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) conducts the NMAT exam every year within a testing window. B-schools including different campuses of NMIMS, TAPMI, SDA Bocconi, ISB, among others accept NMAT scores for MBA admissions.

Here are some of the key features of the NMAT by GMAC exam.

1. NMAT is held once a year with three attempts for each candidate.
2. Candidates can choose the NMAT exam date using a scheduling window.
3. Candidates have to fill the retake registration form to apply for another attempt for NMAT during the testing window.
4. The application fee for this exam is Rs. 2,300.
5. NMAT exam is administered as computer-based test (CBT).
6. Candidates have to answer as many as 108 questions within 120 minutes.
7. Each section will have a sectional time-limit.
8. NMAT is an English medium exam.

Candidates aspiring for MBA admnission based on NMAT scores can find the detailed process for NMAT registration here.

As per the official website of Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon, the PGPM-FFBE programme is designed to provide future business owners with fresh perspectives. This programme helps students cultivate global exposure, motivational skills, and all-round business expertise, empowering them to take their business to the next level. Admission to this programme is made based on performance in the accepted entrance exams. Listed below are the exams accepted by the institute: 

• XAT
• CAT
• GMAT

Other than these, the institute also conducts an in house entrance test, namely GREAT. Interested candidates can apply via the official admission portal of the institute.

The university provides scholarships based on national-level entrance exam scores. Check below some of the scholarships for MBA courses:

CAT/ XAT/ GMAT Scholarship

Scholarship criteria: A pass in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation with at least 60% throughout the session.

There is various factors to consider whilw comparing MBA programme at SOM, BML Munjal University with Bennett University. 

• Rankings: BML Munjal University's MBA programme was ranked 55th in India by NIRF 2023,  while Bennett University's was ranked 71st.
• Placement: Both universities have decent placement records,  but it's important to compare average salary packages,  companies that recruit,  and percentage of students placed. Check each university's placement reports for detailed information.
• Fees: BML Munjal University's MBA programme is slightly higher than Bennett University's.
• Location: Consider the location of each university and its proximity to your home.
• Campus life: Both have great infrastructure but do visit the campus before taking admission.

SoM PDEU offers MBA course for a duration of two years. As per the information available on the official website, the total seat intake for all MBA courses at SoM PDEU is 180 + 2 (Defence personnel/ CAPF).

Candidates willing to secure a seat at SoM PDEU for MBA course must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria as per the course requirements and pass the respective national-level entrance exams.

INR 6.8 Lacs and INR 17.1 Lakh is the total fee range for the MBA programme at Amity University Gurugram. This fee amount contains a lot of factors, such as tuition fees, caution deposit, hostel and mess charges, etc. Some of these are paid once, and some are to be paid semester-wise. For eg., the caution deposit, which is paid only once and refunded later. Candidates must note that this fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Galgotias University provides a total of five scholarships to its meritorious students and students carving their marks in sports, performing arts, and literature. Candidates can get merit scholarships based on academic performance in examinations prescribed by the University i.e. Class 12 or Graduation, Rank/Score in All India/State Level Entrance/ Aptitude Test and candidates possessing exemplary skills in sports, performing arts or literary skills. Similarly, for scholarships from Sports quota, candidates can get Galgotias University admission in two ways Direct Admission without Sports Trials and Admission with Sports Trials. Additionally, the toppers of all the Board/Universities get a 100% tuition fee waiver and the students securing up to 4000th rank in the JEE Examination - a 50% tuition fee waiver. Candidates can click here for more details regarding Galgotias University scholarships.

The entrance exam scores accepted by IIHMR University for admission to MBA are: 

CAT/ XAT/MAT/NMAT/CMAT/ATMA/GPAT

A minimum 50 percentile/ qualifying score is required in any of the national-level entrance exams to take admission. Those who have less than the 50 percentile will be required to appear in IIHMR UMAT. Please check the Shiksha's college page for further details. 

The total fee including major expenses is estimated between INR 11.16 Lacs and INR 11.38 lakh. The overall fees may vary depending on specialisation and facilities chosen. Total fees include security depoists, admission charges, tuition fees, and examination fees.

Yes, CMS Business School has a dedicated training and placement cell that not only invite companies for recruitment process but also train students through resume writing and mock interview sessions that are hosted by career counsellors and industry experts. Apart from this, corporate workshops and seminars are conducted by the placement cell that help students to stay updated with the latest industry trends.

Amity Noida can be a decent choice to pursue a PG-level Management course. The university offers MBA across 27 specialisations. It also offers international opportunities to its students, where a five-week Study Abroad Program runs at Amity Campuses in London, Dubai, New York or Singapore. Amity University Noida has been ranked continuously for its Management category courses by NIRF. Find below the last three-year ranking comparison for Amity Noida:

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Apart from this, Amity University Noida also offers scholarships under various categories to its students. Further, as per the placements records of the year 2022, the overall highest package offered during the on-campus was INR 58 LPA. The top recruiters visited during the placement drive of Amity Noid Placements 2022 were Cisco, MTX, Airtel, etc. 

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