MBA in India

The general eligibility criteria for MBA/PGDM programmes of many NMAT-accepting colleges are:

• A bachelor's degree (10+2+3 years minimum) in any discipline from a recognised university. 

• Minimum 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA) in the qualifying bachelor's degree.

• Final year students may often apply provisionally, provided they submit their degree certificate/marksheet before the deadline. 

• Some colleges prefer or require 2+ years of work experience, especially for specialised programmes (e.g., analytics, digital transformation). 

• Generally no upper age limit for appearing in NMAT.

Important tip: Always check the specific eligibility requirements of each college you apply to — specialisations, streams, or campuses may have additional criteria (for example, maths/statistics background, domain experience in healthcare/pharma, etc.).

Many reputed private B-schools in India accept NMAT scores for their MBA and PGDM programs. Some of the top options include:

• NMIMS University, Mumbai – One of the most preferred choices for NMAT aspirants with strong placements and multiple campuses across India.

• K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai – Offers good ROI, diverse specializations, and a strong alumni network.

• Athena School of Management, Mumbai – Focuses on experiential learning, global exposure, and has tie-ups with top international universities.

• TAPMI, Manipal – Recognized for its academic rigor and good industry connections.

• Amity Business School, Noida – Known for its large corporate network and flexibility in MBA specialisation options.

These colleges provide a wide range of opportunities depending on your NMAT score, profile, and specialisation interest.

OP Jindal University (OPJU) Raigarh,  offers a total of 90 seats for its MBA program. These seats are allocated across various specializations like - Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Financial Management and Business Analytics.

Admission to these seats is based on qualifying entrance exams like CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA or the university's own OPJUET. After the entrance test, shortlisted candidates are invited to counseling where seats are allotted based on merit. 
Candidates must then complete document verification and pay the admission fee to confirm their seat. The seat intake may vary slightly but 90 is the current number reported for the MBA course at OPJU.