NMAT by GMAC is a national-level management entrance exam. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by GMAC to apply for NMAT 2025. The basic requirement is a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks.
There is no upper age limit to apply for NMAT 2025. GMAC has not set any age-based restrictions for applicants.
Work experience is not mandatory for NMAT. However, candidates with 2-3 years of prior work experience in a relevant field may be given preference during admission.
Candidates can take the NMAT 2025 exam 3 times in a year. This includes the first attempt, retakes, and no-shows. The best score out of the three attempts is used for the final percentile calculation.
NMAT scores are accepted by NMIMS University and 35+ other business schools in India. The scores are also accepted by 25 foreign universities in the Philippines, Nigeria, Morocco, and South Africa. Eligibility criteria for popular courses are given below.
| Course |
Educational Qualification |
| NMIMS MBA (Mumbai Campus) |
- Full-time bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university.
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt.
- Part-time, distance-learning, or correspondence graduates are not eligible.
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| NMIMS MBA HR (Mumbai Campus) |
- Full-time bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university.
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt.
- Part-time, distance-learning, or correspondence graduates are not eligible.
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| NMIMS MBA Pharmaceutical Management (Mumbai Campus) |
- Full-time bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Life Science, MBBS, BDS, Science, BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biotechnology.
- Post-graduate degree in Psychology, Sociology, and Economics is also accepted.
- B.Tech or B.E in Bio-Tech or Bio-Medical is accepted.
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt.
- Part-time, distance-learning, or correspondence graduates are not eligible.
- Candidates working in pharmaceutical companies for more than two years are preferred.
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NMAT by GMAC is a national-level management entrance exam. The eligibility criteria decide who can apply for the exam and for admission to participating B-schools.
Candidates must hold a full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university. A minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt is required.
NMIMS is the main constituent of NMAT. The eligibility criteria for its different programs are listed below.
| Program |
Eligibility Criteria |
| MBA (Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Mumbai) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (HR) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Pharma & Tech Management) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Business Analytics) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Digital Transformation) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Family Business Management) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Entrepreneurship) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Infrastructure Management) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (International Trade) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Social Impact) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Strategic Digital Marketing) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Supply Chain Management) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Financial Markets) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Operations & Supply Chain) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Rural Management) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Business Design) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Law) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Decision Science & Analytics) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Human Resource Management) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Information Technology) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (International Business) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Marketing) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Finance) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Operations) |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Business Analytics) Bengaluru |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Business Analytics) Hyderabad |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
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| MBA (Business Analytics) Indore |
- Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+
NMAT Eligibility Criteria for Overseas Graduates
Candidates who completed their graduation from a university outside India must obtain an AIU certificate. This certificate is mandatory for admission.
Who Can Apply for NMAT
Candidates appearing for the final examination of their Bachelor's degree can also apply for full-time courses. In such cases, provisional admission is granted.
Provisional admission depends on clearing the final examination with at least fifty percent aggregate marks. Candidates must produce semester-wise, trimester-wise, or consolidated mark sheets of all years from their college at the time of admission.
- Printed copies of mark sheets must be attested by the Principal with the official seal. Without this attestation, the mark sheets will not be accepted.
- Candidates from universities following the Grade Point Average system must produce the equivalent percentage for their GPA or CGPA in writing from the concerned university.
NMAT Reservation Policy
GMAC does not specify any reservation policy for NMAT. The admission process is conducted by the respective participating colleges.
Participating colleges follow their own reservation criteria for MBA or PGDM admissions based on NMAT scores. Candidates must check the respective college websites before applying.
- There is no provision for category-wise different minimum qualifying marks to register for the NMAT exam.
- No concession is granted in the NMAT application fee for candidates from reserved categories such as ST, SC, OBC, or PwD.
- The application criteria and fee are the same for all candidates irrespective of category.
Reservation of seats for widows or wards of armed forces personnel killed or disabled in action or during peacetime is applicable. Reservation for wards of Kashmiri migrants is also applicable for candidates who meet the desired cut-offs and other eligibility requirements at the time of registration.
NMAT Eligibility 2025 FAQs
What are the eligibility criteria for NMAT 2025?
Candidates should graduate with a minimum of 50% marks or be in the final year of graduation to apply for this exam. GMAC specifies that candidates are responsible for checking the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. If candidates are found ineligible to appear for the exam, no refund of fees will be made.
Can NRI candidates also apply for this exam?
Yes, NRI and Indian candidates are eligible for this exam. A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks is mandatory along with a GMAT score above 600. Work experience is generally given preference while selecting foreign nationals.
Are the eligibility criteria the same for every institute?
Eligibility criteria vary as per the course selected by the candidate. General eligibility is the same for all the participating institutes in NMAT. Final selections are based on the preference and shortlisting procedure of the institute. For instance, candidates having professional experience of more than 1 year are given preference.
Name the courses offered by NMIMS Mumbai
NMIMS Mumbai offers admission to the below-mentioned courses based on NMAT scores only:
- MBA in HR
- MBA
- MBA in Pharmaceutical Management
- PGDM
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