Best Colleges accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra

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. 

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.

Retake option for the NMAT exam is available in the candidate's existing registration account after the first attempt. The option to retake the test is present in the Retake tab in the dashboard of the candidate account. Candidates have to wait 15 days before retaking the NMAT exam again. It is subject to payment of the application fee. Candidates can retake the NMAT exam twice during the test window. That brings total attempts in one exam session to three. To apply for each attempt, candidates have to pay the application cum exam fee. Besides applying for retake, candidates who wish to take only one attempt can also do so. In such cases, the available score will be sent to the selected colleges.

GMAC conducts NMAT with a aspirant-first approach. Candidates can appear for NMAT three times during one exam session. That means, GMAC provides one main attempt and two retake attempts for the NMAT exam. The meaning of retake of the NMAT exam implies that any applicant can attempt the test thrice, including the first attempt. In other words, the process of reappearing for the exam is known as exam retake. Candidates aspiring for a retake attempt have to apply using the NMAT retake window. However, candidates can reappear for the exam, not before 15 days after the first attempt. Similarly, third exam attempt can only be scheduled on a date 15 days after the second attempt for NMAT exam.

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.

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.

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.

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:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee	Average Salary
Amity University Noida	INR 7.14 Lacs - INR 15.8 lakh	INR 6 LPA - INR 6.5 LPA
K J Somaiya Institute of Management	INR 13.48 Lacs - INR 21.34 lakh	INR 12 LPA
TAPMI Manipal	INR 19.5 lakh	INR 13.5 LPA

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.

 

As per the details available on the official website and the latest admission brochure, MBA admissions at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) are completely based on the merit of students in their UG degree along with their performance in the national/ state/ university-level entrance exam. Similar is the case for MCA and PhD admission, students who meet the eligibility criteria of having completed their UG and PG degrees, respectively, with a valid score in national/ state/ university-level entrance exams can secure admission. However, students are advised to reach out to the admission office to confirm the same.

The highest package offered during FLAME University Pune placements 2026 stood at INR 19 LPA. The course-wise highest package offered during FLAME University placements between 2025 and 2026 is tabulated below:

Course	Placement Statistics (2025)	Placement Statistics (2026)
MBA	INR 15.25 LPA	INR 19 LPA
MBA  (Communications Management)	INR 8.64 LPA	INR 10.7 LPA

IIEBM Pune offers a PGDM course, which is equivalent to an MBA. The institute offers PGDM course in different specialisations. Candidates should check the eligibility and selection criteria before registration. 

Standard specialisations like MBA Marketing, Finance, HRM, etc., cost INR 10 Lacs for the MIT-WPU Pune MBA course. This tuition fee covers core classroom learning, library use, exam costs, and computer lab access. It does not include optional campus costs like hostel stay, mess food, or laundry.

Yes, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai have good placements. 

It is highly ranked private university with the alumni bade of 10lac+ students. It admits students on basis of NMAT score. It assures students 100% placements with the highest package of around 22LPA  and it's average package is also around 10.7 LPA. Many flourished companies come to this university and recruit fresh talent with the highest packages.

RIIM Pune admissions is compeletly based on entrance exam scores. Candidates can register online for admission to their preferred course. The candidate must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. Post application candidates must appear for WA, GD & PI by the Admission Department. The college also considers the candidates' academic performance for final selection.

 Yes, there is scholarships for the MBA course at ITM Business School Navi Mumbai. The scholarship comprises a wide range of scholarships up to 100%. This scholarship is available for all MBA applicants. The basic criteria for application are mentioned below:

• The student must attend and clear the ITM Scholarship Entrance Test and CAPI (Case Analysis & Personal Interview) rounds
• A student who has completed the first and second year of graduation with an overall of 60%
• Any postgraduate or graduate who has an overall 60% in 10th, 12th, and graduation

Yes, candidates can get admission to the MBA course at MIT-WPU, Pune without CAT scores. Because the school accepts several other accepted entrance exams for admission to MBA courses, such as CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT/ PERA/ CMAT/ MAH-CET/ MAT. Therefore, candidates with relevant scores in CAT can get admission to the MBA at MIT-WPU, Pune. However, it is not compulsory.

 

 

Yes, PGPM students at IBS Mumbai are offered scholarships. The institute provides numerous scholarships worth INR 10 crore. Check out the below list to know all the scholarships available for PGPM students:

• Merit scholarships for the Class of 2026
• Wards of Defence Personnel (In-service/retired) from Army, Air Force, Navy, and Paramilitary Forces
• For Toppers in IBSAT
• For Physically Challenged Candidates
• For Wards of IBS Alumni

NICMAR University, Pune offers Degree and Diploma courses including 2 UG and 10 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. NICMAR University, Pune has specializations such as MBA/PGDM specializations in Entrepreneurship, Family Business, Project Management, Infrastructure, B.Tech specializations in Civil Engineering.

ATLAS SkillTech University offer scholarship to meritorious students. As a part of the ATLAS Scholarship Program, scholarships will be awarded for four different categories. Check below the scholarship categories:

Category	Details
Merit-Based	Students demonstrating excellence in academics and high intellectual aptitude are eligible for scholarship
Financial Aid	Students who need financial support to achieve their aspirations at ATLAS can apply for this scholarship
Educators	Children of educators (teacher, professor or administrator.) are eligible for this scholarship
Defense	Children of personnel currently serving in the armed forces are eligible for this scholarship.

After completing an MBA/PGDM from Valia School of Management, candidates have numerous career opportunities in Business Administration. Students can become a Business Analyst, HR Manager, Product Manager, Sales Manager, etc. Some of the careers options available after PGDM from VSM Mumbai are mentioned below:

Job Profiles	Average Salary
Business Analyst	INR 3 LPA - INR 17 LPA
Investment Banker	INR 2 LPA - INR 50 LPA
Chief Financial Officer	INR 12 LPA - INR 90 LPA
Project Manager	INR 5.6 LPA - INR 38 LPA
Management Consulting	INR 7 LPA - INR 42.8 LPA
Asset Manager	INR 3 LPA - INR 14 LPA
HR Manager	INR 2.9 LPA - INR 19 LPA
Project Manager	INR 4.2 LPA - INR 30 LPA
Sales Manager	INR 2.2 LPA - INR 16 LPA
Marketing Manager	INR 2.4 LPA - INR 25 LPA
Operations Manager	INR 3 LPA - INR 21 LPA

Yes, IBS Pune provides a full-time PGDM programme at the PG-level. The institute offers this two-year programme at the PG-level. Admission is granted to students who meet the course-specific eligibility and selection criteria. Candidates can check out the key highlights from the table below:

Particular	Highlights
Duration	Two years
Course Level	PG Diploma
Mode of Course	Full Time
Tuition Fees	INR 9.1 lakh

NOTE: The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

Many top companies participate in the placements drive of the institute. Candidates can also take part in the off campus placements drive. The list of top recruiters during Kirloskar Institute of Management placements is presented below:

Kirloskar Institute of Management Top Recruiters
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt Ltd	Alfa Laval India Pvt Ltd
G4S Corporate Services Pvt Ltd	ANZ Bank
TTK Prestige Ltd	HDFC Bank Ltd
Grant Thornton	Kirloskar Group
VE Commercial Vehicle Ltd	IDFC First Bank
Reliance Retail Ltd	Paytm

To finalise the MBA seats at SDA Bocconi Asia Center need to pay an application fee to fill out the form. SDA Bocconi Asia Center releases the application forms online. Candidates need to pay the below application fee via any of the online payment modes for registration:

Course	Application Fee
IMB	INR 3,500
IEMB	INR 4,000