Is NMAT exam easy or tough?

The NMAT exam is generally considered to be of moderate difficulty level. NMAT is a speed-based test which requires candidates to solve 108 questions within 120 minutes. Almost all test takers find NMAT easier than CAT.

What is the NMAT exam date?

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.

What is NMAT exam for?

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

How to prepare for Quantitative & Numerical Ability in NPAT?

Candidates must focus on practising as many questions as possible. Quant section has questions from different topics, like Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount, Compound Interest, Ration and Proportions, etc.

Is CAT harder than NMAT?

Yes, the NMAT is easier than the CAT exam. This is due to the following reasons: There is no negative marking in the NMAT unlike one-third negative marking for wrong answers in the CAT. You can do guess marking in a last-minute rush and get three marks even if only one choice is right. 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. 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. 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. The competition in the NMAT is less than that in the CAT. As most MBA aspirants aim for IIM.

When is the last date of registration for NMAT exam?

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 .

Is it worth joining the top NMAT accepting MBA colleges in India?

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.

What is the eligibility criteria for admission to NMAT accepting MBA colleges in India?

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.

Best Colleges accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra

There are a total of 28 best MBA colleges accepting NMAT score in Maharashtra. Among these, 25 colleges are privately owned and 1 college is owned by public/government organisations. NMAT is the only accepting entrance exam in top MBA colleges in Maharashtra. NMIMS School of Business Management, NMIMS Mumbai, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, FLAME University, MIT-WPU, ITM Business School, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges in Maharashtra under NMAT Score.

The revised rankings of top NMAT accepting MBA colleges in Maharashtra is mentioned below:

NMIMS School of Business Management has improved its ranking as it shifted to rank 21 in 2023 as compared to rank 25 in 2022.
K J Somaiya Institute of Management has improved its ranking as it shifted to rank 45 in 2023 as compared to rank 71 in 2022.

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Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtr

The revised rankings of top NMAT accepting MBA colleges in Maharashtra is mentioned below:

NMIMS School of Business Management has improved its ranking as it shifted to rank 21 in 2023 as compared to rank 25 in 2022.
K J Somaiya Institute of Management has improved its ranking as it shifted to rank 45 in 2023 as compared to rank 71 in 2022.

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Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra: Highlights 2023
Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra: Eligibility Criteria
Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra with NIRF Ranking 2023
Top Private MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra
Top Govt. MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra
Location-wise Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra
ROI of Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra
Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra: Comparison

Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra: Highlights 2023

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a postgraduate degree programme that provides advanced business and management training. The course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in leadership roles. MBA programs emphasize the development of an individual's analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. MBA also helps students to communicate effectively and work effectively in teams.

The key highlights related to best MBA colleges in Maharashtra under NMAT score are mentioned below:

Parameters	Particulars/Statistics
No. of MBA Colleges	28
Annual Fees	INR 2-3 lakh: 1 college INR 3-5 lakh: 5 colleges INR > 5 lakh: 22 Colleges
Top Specialisations	Finance, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, International Business, etc
Accepted Entrance Exam	NMAT

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Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra: Eligibility Criteria

The general eligibility criteria to get MBA admission in Maharashtra that accept NMAT scores are listed below:

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised university or institution with a minimum of 50% aggregate.
MBA colleges in Maharashtra consider scores from national-level entrance exam such as NMAT. Candidates are required to meet the minimum cutoff scores set by the respective colleges.

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Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra with NIRF Ranking 2023

Colleges are ranked each year by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The rating is determined by a number of factors, and it varies from year to year based on how well a college or university performs in areas like faculty, placements, and infrastructure.

The below table shows the NMAT colleges in Maharashtra that are ranked under NIRF from past three years, i.e. from 2021 to 2023:

College Name	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023
NMIMS School of Business Management	22	25	21
K J Somaiya Institute of Management	56	71	45

Top Private MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the private best MBA colleges in Maharashtra through NMAT score along with their total tuition fee:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
NMIMS School of Business Management Admission	INR 13 lakh – INR 24 lakh
NMIMS, Mumbai Admission	INR 17 lakh – INR 18 lakh
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Admission	INR 16.6 lakh
FLAME University Admission	INR 12 lakh – INR 13 lakh
MIT-WPU Admission	INR 9 lakh

Top Govt. MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the government best MBA colleges in Maharashtra through NMAT score along with their total tuition fee:

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
BSE Institute Limited, Mumbai Admission	INR 2 lakh – INR 7 lakh

Location-wise Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra

The table below shows the location-wise distribution of top NMAT accepting colleges in Maharashtra along with their number and names of colleges:

Locations	Number/Names of Colleges
Pune	7 (FLAME University, Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication, MIT WPU, etc.)
Mumbai	15 (NMIMS School of Business Management, NMIMS Mumbai, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, etc.)
Navi Mumbai	5 (ITM Business School, Pillai Business School, ITM Financial Markets Institute, etc.)
Aurangabad	1 (Maharashtra Institute of Technology)

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ROI of Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra

Return on Investment (ROI) shows how much profit or benefit you get if you pursue a course Return on Investment (ROI) shows how much profit or benefit you get if you pursue a course from a particular college. It assesses the return of the fee invested by the candidate while studying and the return he/she gets in the form of placements.

The table below shows the NMAT colleges for MBA in Maharashtra along with total tuition fee and annual average package:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
NMIMS School of Business Management MBA	INR 13 lakh – INR 24 lakh	INR 19 LPA
K J Somaiya Institute of Management MBA	INR 16.6 lakh	INR 10.25 LPA
Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication MBA	INR 6.9 lakh	INR 6.5 LPA
MIT-WPU MBA	INR 9 lakh	INR 5 LPA
ITM Business School MBA	INR 11 lakh	INR 7 LPA – INR 9 LPA

Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Maharashtra: Comparison

The table below shows the comparison of top NMAT accepting MBA colleges in Maharashtra:

NMIMS School of Business Management Comparison	K J Somaiya Institute of Management Comparison
Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication Comparison	MIT-WPU Comparison

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