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.

The highest package offered during SPJIMR PGDM placements over the past three years is presented below:

MBA is a two-year course consisting of four semesters. NMIMS Mumbai offers various Management courses including MBA, MBA in Human Resources, MBA in Law, etc. The total tuition fee for NMIMS Mumbai MBA range between INR 16 Lakh and INR 27 lakh. However the fee range could have changed, students can visit the college's official website for exact information related to fees for MBA.

Students can check the table below for some popular courses under MBA:

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.

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.

Great Lakes Chennai offers a full-time PGDM programme that runs for a duration of two years. Under this programme the institute offers 350 seats. This implies that a total of 350 students can do PGDM from the institute. It is also important to note that the seat intake is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

No, you cannot join NMIMS without NMAT. Candidates need to appear for the course specific entrance exams conducted by the University. NMIMS also accepts several national-level entrance tests to admits students for UG, PG and PhD courses. 

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.

NMAT exam is conducted for admission to more than 45 b-schools in India. The exam eligibility criteria can vary from the eligibility criteria of a particular institute. Additionally, MBA eligibility conditions for all participating institutes can vary. However, the NMAT exam eligibility remains the same. The space below mentions the NMAT eligibility criteria:

• Candidate must have a bachelor's degree, completed under 10+2+3 or four years of education pattern, irrespective of the stream.
• Aggregate score in the graduation degree level should not be less than 50 per cent the final year of the degree course.
• Candidates waiting for results or are currently in the final year of graduation are eligible to apply for NMAT exam.

Those who are yet to pass the bachelor's degree course get a provisional admission until the graduation mark sheet and certificate of the qualifying examination are submitted at the participating institute.

NMAT exam is conducted by GMAC three times during one MBA admission session. GMAC facilitates the three exam takes within a testing window. The test window for NMAT ranges around 45 days. Once the candidate has a valid score, he/she can compete the retake registration process and schedule any date that is 15 days after the previous attempt.

Candidates can choose to appear for NMAT up to three times on chosen dates within the test window specified by GMAC. Of all the three test scores, best exam score is sent to the NMAT participating colleges, chosen by the applicant while filling the form.

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.

Alliance University, Bangalore MBA fees is yet to be revealed for every school offering the course. Fees for MBA Global offered by Alliance Global Business School is INR 13 Lacs for academic year 2026. This fees is charged in three installments of INR 4.5 Lacs and two installments of INR 4 Lacs each.

BML Munjal University's School of Management (SOM) accepts various entrance exam scores for admission to its MBA program. Here's a list of accepted exams:

• CAT (Common Admission Test): Most prestigious MBA entrance exam in India A good score in CAT can significantly increase your chances of getting into SOM.

CAT application process for the current year has already been concluded. The exam has also been conducted. The results and answer key are expected to be released at the iimcat.ac.in website. The CAT 2026 registration dates are not announced yet.

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, students who are looking for MBA at CMS Business School can apply for the same at the official website. Students need to keep the following documents ready while applying for the course:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheet
• Mark sheet of graduation
• Applicants pursuing their final semester/ year need to submit mark sheet (s) up to the preceding semester/ year
• Copy of valid entrance test scorecard (MAT/ NMAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ XAT), if appeared
• A recent passport-sized photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background) should be scanned and uploaded along with other documents

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. 

Read more: Amity University Noida Placements

IBSAT is a two-hour Computer-based test (CBT) comprising multiple-choice questions. IBSAT is a computer-based test that is generally conducted over a window of two days in December. Qualified candidates will have to first attend a selection briefing round and then appear for the final selection rounds, including Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The table below brings some quick facts about the exam.