Best NMAT Colleges 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, SDA Bocconi Asia Center, 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.

Yes, cracking NMAT through self study is achievable. One must have a structured study plan, right set of study material, and must practice questions consistently to prepare for NMAT through self study.

The minimum eligibility requirement for PGDM is graduation. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at later stages of admission. Below is detailed eligibility for SPJIMR PGDM programme:

• Candidates need to complete graduation with at least 50% aggregate for both PGDM courses.
• Final year graduation students can also apply.

The total tuition fee for NMIMS School of Business Management MBA ranges between INR 16 lakh and INR 27 lakh. Check below fee for some of the MBA specialisations:

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.

A total of 2-3 months of consistent and focused preparation is considered sufficient for NMAT. Many candidates may require more than three months if they are find the topics in NMAT syllabus on a tougher side.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amaravati  offers good placements annually for its MBA course. The key highlights of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amaravati placements for MBA are mentioned below:

NMAT scheduling refers to booking slot for the test. In case of any change in the scheduled date, candidates can choose NMAT rescheduling window and choose a new date.

Yes, questions in each section of NMAT exam are to be answered within a specified time limit. Section wise time limit is as follows:

Candidates can take NMAT up to three times during one admission session. Candidates are allowed to register for NMAT and schedule an exam attempt. However, the acceptance of NMAT scores depends on the NMAT participating colleges. All NMAT colleges will have different selection criteria. Some of the NMAT colleges, such as NMIMS will only accept the NMAT score from first exam attempt. Therefore, attempting NMAT exam three times will be of no use if the applican t is desirous of admission to any of the campuses of NMIMS.

Amity University admission 2024 to MBA course is based on MAT,  XAT,  CAT,  NMAT,  CMAT,  GMAT and CUET. The 2024 CAT cutoff is yet to be released for admission to Amity University. The expected NMAT cutoff 2024 based on previous years' cutoff data will be estimated nearly around 140 to 150 in the upcoming admission session 2025. Candidates seeking admission to Amity University through NMAT can check previous year scores in the table below: 

LM Thapar School of Management offers MBA courses in five specializations including Finance, Business Analytics & Informative Systems, Operations, etc. Total tuition fee for MBA courses is between INR 11.7 lakh for two years. As per 2025 placement data, the highest and average package offered was INR 24.81 LPA and INR 8.17 LPA.

The GLIM Gurgaon application form require sstudents to uplaod certain academic and personal documents. Listed below are the documents students must keep ready for a smooth application process:

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets
• Migration certificate
• Transfer certificate
• UG transcripts
• UG degree
• Accepted exam scorecard
• Identification proof
• Address proof
• Income certificate
• Category certificate

Graphic Era University offers a two-year MBA (General) course. This course is offered across 15 specialisations. Those who are willing to get admission in the specialisation of their choice, must pass all the selection criteria and apply online on the official website of Graphic Era University. Find below all the 15 specialisations offered for MBA course at GEU:

SRM School of Management MBA admission is entrance-based. Before applying for the PG programme, aspirants shall ensure that they fulfill the course-specific eligibility requirements. The eligible candidates can visit the SRM SoM official website to register and apply. Applications are then shortlisted based on applicants' scores in MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ CMAT/ TANCET MBA/ SRMJEEM/ SRMJEEE. 

SRMIST highest package offered during 2026 and 2025 placement drive stood at INR 60 LPA and 61 LPA.

The total seat intake of Alliance University for MBA course is 2460. The two- year, full-time MBA course at Alliance University is offered by the Alliance School of Business. Admission to the course is entrance based. Candidates with a Bachelors degree from recognised institute or University with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category) can apply for Alliance University MBA admissions.

Yes, you can apply for an MBA course at KJSIM without CAT scores. The institute accept other exam scores as well for admission. Candidates with a valid score of XAT/GMAT/NMAT/CMAT are also eligible to apply. Apart from this, aspirants must have a valid bachelor's degree from a recognised university to be eligible for course admission. The final selection is done based on shortlisted candidates performance in the group discussion and personal interview rounds.

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.

Eligibility to apply for MBA at Chitkara University or Chitkara Business School is Graduation in any stream with at least 50% aggregate. Selection in the course is based on CAT/MAT/ NMAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ Chitkara University Test + GD-PI/ Micro presentation.

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.

The overall placement percentage for 2026 has not been released. The Galgotias University has achieved 100% placements for its School of Business batch 2026.