NMAT Selection Process 2024: Register Between Jan 18-20, Aptitude Test Date

Shubhangini Priyadarshi
Shubhangini Priyadarshi

Updated on - Jan 22, 2025

The NMAT Selection Process 2024 consists of 3 rounds; an Aptitude Test and a Personal Interview. The registration for NMIMS Aptitude Test and PI rounds will be administered between Jan 18-21, 2025. The NMIMS Aptitude Test will be held separately for different courses between Jan 30- Feb 28, 2025. The NMAT important dates 2024 have been listed below for the candidate's reference.

Shortly after the NMAT Results 2024 are out, the NMAT cut off 2024 scores are released by the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) and the other colleges.

Candidates have to meet the minimum cut off criteria to be eligible for the NMAT 2024 counselling process. NMIMS will release the call letter for the NMAT by GMAC counselling, and shortlisted candidates will be able to appear for further rounds. The NMAT 2024 exams for MBA will be held till Dec 20, 2024. The exam will begin on Nov 5, 2024.

NMAT Selection Process Dates 2024

The NMAT 2024 selection process dates have been announced. The candidates can go through the table given below to check when the NMAT by GMAC selection process events will take place.

NMAT Events NMAT Important Dates 2024
Registration for NMIMS Aptitude Test and PI Jan 18-21, 2025
Conduct of NMIMS Aptitude Test and PI Jan 30- Feb 28, 2025
Release of first merit list Feb 18- Mar 10, 2025
Payment of course fee Feb 19- Mar 17, 2025
Commencement of programme Jun 2-9, 2025
Closure of the admission process Jun 18-25, 2025

Also Read: What is the Required NMAT Score to Get Admission in NMIMS?

NMAT Selection Process Steps 2024

NMAT selection procedure 2024 will begin with the registration process. The four important aspects of the NMAT counselling 2024 criteria are as follows.

  • Step 1: Candidates will have to register and appear for the NMAT 2024 exam.
  • Step 2: In the NMAT admission process 2024 will happen upon the declaration of the results. Once the results are out, NMIMS along with all the participating B-schools will release their respective cut offs.
  • Step 3: Based on their scores in the NMAT 2024 exam, candidates will be shortlisted for further rounds of GD, the WAT, and PI.
  • Step 4: A call letter will be issued on the official NMIMS website. Candidates will be awarded scores based on their performance in the GD and PI rounds.
  • Step 5: Candidates will be selected for admission based on their scores in the screening rounds. Each participating institute has a different weightage with the NMAT score.

NMAT by GMAC Counselling Rounds

After the results are released, the authority will begin its NMAT selection procedure 2024, which will involve the CD or PI. NMAT interview dates will be updated as soon as they are available.

NMAT Selection Process Group Discussion (GD)

Almost all the B-schools accepting the scores have the Group Discussion (GD) round as a mandatory part of the NMAT 2024 selection procedure. Candidates will be assessed on the following factors.

  • Based on their knowledge of topics of economics, politics, art, education, culture, and society. 
  • Based on their leadership, communication, managerial, and negotiation skills.
  • Based on their personality and demeanour.

NMAT Selection Process Written Ability Test (WAT)

  • The Written Ability Test (WAT) is a new aspect introduced into the NMAT 2024 selection procedure and it is carried out by a few B-schools only.
  • The WAT is designed to test a candidate's ability in grammar, vocabulary, language skills, writing ability, expression, and clarity of thought.

NMAT Selection Process Personal Interview (PI)

The Personal Interview (PI) round in the NMAT 2024 counselling is the most common and crucial aspect of the whole process.

  • The PI will be conducted as a panel discussion by 3 to 4 interviewers comprising B-school faculty and experts from the industry.
  • Candidates will be assessed based on their personality, interests, aptitude, and aspirations.
  • The panellists will judge the candidates based on their personalities, communication skills, and academic performance.

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Documents Required for NMAT Selection Process

The documents required for the NMAT counselling process are listed below.

  • 10th Marksheet & Passing Certificate
  • 12th Marksheet & Passing Certificate
  • Degree mark sheet, separately for each semester/trimester. Only if separate mark sheets are not issued by the University / Institute consolidated mark sheets will be accepted.
  • Degree Certificate
  • Provisional Degree Certificate/ Passing Certificate
  • Post Graduate Degree Marksheet, wherever applicable
  • Post Graduate Degree Certificate, wherever applicable
  • AIU Certificate (University Equivalence) is mandatory for those candidates who have completed their graduation from overseas universities.
  • Migration Certificate
  • Eligibility Certificate (If required)
  • Work Experience Certificate
  • Medical Fitness Certificate (In Original signed by Registered Medical Practitioner)
  • Mediclaim Policy

NMAT Participating Institutes 2024

A list of all the schools that will be accepting NMAT scores for the current academic year, as mentioned on the official website, is created below.

NMAT Participating Institutes 2024
NMAT Participating Institutes Cutoff Score
NMIMS, Mumbai 235+
NMIMS, Bangalore 220+
NMIMS, Hyderabad 220+
ISB, Hyderabad 140+
XIM, Bhubaneswar 90+
SDA Bocconi Asia Centre, Mumbai 200+
SRM University 180+

Also Read: How are Scaled Scores Calculated in NMAT by GMAC?

Top Colleges Accepting NMAT Scores

Candidates can prepare for subsequent selection, which includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI), by understanding the NMAT accepting colleges and cutoff.

The list of which NMAT colleges recognize the scores in this section.

Top Colleges Accepting NMAT Scores
NMAT Colleges Expected NMAT Cutoff
Xavier School of Human Resource Management - Bhubaneswar MBA-HRM: 87
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies 212
Xavier School of Sustainability - Bhubaneswar MBA in Sustainability Management: 40
Xavier School of Rural Management - Bhubaneswar MBA Rural Management: 50
SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai 200
Xavier Faculty of Management (Urban Management & Governance) - Bhubaneswar MBA in Urban Management and Governance: 40
Shiv Nadar University 60
ICFAI Business School (IBS), in Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Gurgaon, Dehradun, Bengaluru & Mumbai 150+
Alliance University 100+
Amity Business School, Noida

For Non Sponsored category: 60

For Sponsored category: 50

VIT University

85

354: full fee waiver

325-345: 50 per cent fee waiver

Amity Business School 65
Thapar School of Management 140+
Amity Business School, Gwalior 65
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) 140+
Woxsen School of Business Management 160+
GITAM School of International Business (GSIB), Visakhapatnam 140+
SRM University 180+
Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University 140
Mody University 40
ISBR Business School 140+
ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai 150+
Bennett University 90
Jindal Global Business school - Delhi/NCR 100
School Of Petroleum Management, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar 60

NMAT Seat Intake

NMAT seat intake for various participating institutes has been listed below.

NMAT Seat Intake
NMAT Colleges Seat Intake
Xavier School of Human Resource Management - Bhubaneswar 120
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

MBA in Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations; Decision Sciences and Analytics: 500

MBA HRM - 60

Xavier School of Sustainability - Bhubaneswar 60
Xavier School of Rural Management - Bhubaneswar 120
SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai 140-160
Xavier Faculty of Management (Urban Management & Governance) - Bhubaneswar 60
Shiv Nadar University 60
Alliance University 180
VIT University 120
Thapar School of Management 180
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)

MBA Oil and Gas Management: 90

General MBA: 80

MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: 80

MBA in Business Analytics: 50

MBA in International Business: 50

MBA in Power Management: 45

MBA in Aviation management: 30

MBA in Energy Trading: 30

MBA Port and Shipping Management: 20

Woxsen School of Business Management 120
GITAM School of International Business (GSIB), Visakhapatnam

MBA (International Business): 120

MBA (International Banking & Finance): 60

MBA (Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management): 60

PGDBA (Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics): 60

SRM University 60

FAQs on NMAT Counselling

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