NMAT exam is accepted by more than 50 colleges across India. Most of the NMAT test takers aim for MBA admissions at NMIMS. Check NMIMS expected cutoff and MBA selection criteria 2026 here.
NMIMS Expected Cutoff & Selection Criteria for MBA Admission 2026
SVKMs NMIMS is accepting NMAT scores for MBA admission 2026. GMAC has concluded all slots of NMAT 2025 exam. NMIMS will soon release the post NMAT dates 2026 on official admission portal, nmat.nmims.edu. In the previous admission cycle, SVKMs NMIMS shifted from high weightage for NMAT to a competency test. Before the last session, candidates saw NMIMS NMAT cutoff of more than 225 every year. Additionally, all NMIMS campuses had a different NMAT cutoff scores. NMIMS streamlined the shortlisting process with a common NMAT cutoff for all campsus. NMAT NMIMS cutoff in the last session was 209 marks and 62 sectional cutoff score for all three sections. A similar trend is expected this year as well.
If the NMAT NMIMS cutoffs change from 209, it is not expected to go above 215 to shortlist candidates for GD-PI and competency test. Weightage for NMAT scores while calculating the composite scores was 20 per cent. NMIMS Competency test had more weightage in selecting candidates for MBA admissions.
Expected NMIMS Selection Criteria 2026
Check NMIMS expected selection criteria 2026 below:
| Components of NMIMS Selection Process |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| NMAT scores |
20% |
| Competency assessment |
50% |
| Personal interview |
10% |
| Work experience |
10% |
| Academic record |
HSC: 5% Graduation (pre-final year CGPA coverted to percentage): 5% |
| Total |
100% |
NOTE: The table above is based on previous year's NMIMS selection process; NMIMS may change the weightage and components in theselection process 2026.
NMIMS is expected to notify stage 2 of MBA admission process 2026 soon on the official website, nmims.edu.
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The sectional cutoff in NMAT is the minimum score required in each section of the exam in order to be eligible for admission to a particular B-school. The NMAT exam is divided into three sections:
- Language Skills
- Quantitative Skills
- Logical Reasoning
The sectional cutoffs are different for each B-school. Some of the participating institutes may or may not have any sectional cutoff score. Candidates who meet the overall cutoff score; however, do not meet the sectional cutoff scores are not eligible for the NMAT based admissions.
NMINS Indore has already started online registration for NMIMS LAT entrance exam, i.e., 6 December, 2023. The last date for online registration is 10 March, 2024. Students can check the table presented below for more details:
| Particulars | Start date | Closure date |
|---|---|---|
| Online registration | Wednesday, 6 December 2023 |
10 March, 2024 |
| Conduct of online computer-based Examination at test centers |
1 January to 15 March 2024 | |
| Counselling call letter for Engineering candidates release date | Tuesday, 2 April 2024 | |
| Merit list declaration date for NMIMS-LAT candidates | Thursday, 4 April 2024 | |
| Counselling Round (Tentative dates) | Saturday, 6 April 2024/ 15 April to 16th April 2024. | |
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NMAT cutoff scores are released by the participating institutes during its admission process. Candidates have to apply for the desired b-school. Some of these institute may or may not release the NMAT cutoff scores. Candidates must refer to the official website of the desired b-school to know about the cutoff scores.
The overall NMAT cut-off level generally remains between 150-280. More than 40 B-Schools across India and 20+ international B-schools accept NMAT scores for MBA admission. the cutoff scores and percentile changes across participating b-schools. Additionally, some colleges may seek admission based on sectional as well as overall cutoff scores, while some may only consider the overall cutoff.