NMAT by GMAC Result 2027
NMAT by GMAC Result
NMAT 2025 Result Release Date (Expected)
The NMAT 2025 result will be released soon after the exam on the official website, mba.com. The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) releases the final NMAT 2025 scorecard within 48 hours of each exam attempt.
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
| November 5 - December 19, 2025 | NMAT 2025 Exam Date |
| Expected within 48 hours of the exam | NMAT Result 2025 |
| February 2026 | NMAT 2025 Admission Process |
The exam window runs from November 5 to December 20, 2025. Results will be available between November 6 and December 21, 2025.
NMAT 2025 Scorecard Details
The NMAT 2025 scorecard contains the scaled score for every section and the overall score. GMAC will send an email notification once the results are available.
The information included in the NMAT 2025 scorecard is:
- Candidate's name and registration number
- Scaled scores for each section: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning
- Total scaled score
- Final percentile ranking
This information is used during the admission process and may be required during Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI) rounds.
NMAT Scaled Score vs Percentile
The Scaled Score in NMAT 2025 ranges from 36 to 360. It is the sum of scores from Quantitative Skills, Language Skills, and Logical Reasoning.
- Each section contributes equally to the total score.
- Percentiles indicate the relative performance of a candidate compared to others.
NMAT 2025 Cut Offs
NMIMS and other colleges will soon release their NMAT 2025 Cut Offs. The NMAT cut off score for NMIMS Mumbai is expected to be above 230.
The NMAT cut off score for NMIMS Bengaluru is expected to be between 215-225.
NMAT 2025 Selection Process
The final NMAT Result 2025 will also be sent to the B-schools selected by candidates while filling out NMAT application forms. Candidates will be shortlisted for GD-PI rounds if they score above the overall and sectional cut-offs.
NMAT Score vs Percentile 2025
The table below shows the NMAT total score and the corresponding percentile for the 2024-25 testing cycle. The data is based on a sample size of 66,923 candidates.
The data was collected during the period from 5th November 2024 to 17th January 2025.
| Total Score | Percentile | Total Score | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 - 99 | 0 | 200 | 49 |
| 100 - 119 | 1 | 201 | 50 |
| 120 - 130 | 2 | 202 | 52 |
| 131 - 137 | 3 | 203 | 53 |
| 138 - 142 | 4 | 204 | 54 |
| 143 - 146 | 5 | 205 | 56 |
| 147 - 150 | 6 | 206 | 57 |
| 151 - 152 | 7 | 207 | 59 |
| 153 - 155 | 8 | 208 | 60 |
| 156 - 157 | 9 | 209 | 62 |
| 158 - 159 | 10 | 210 | 63 |
| 160 - 161 | 11 | 211 | 64 |
| 162 - 163 | 12 | 212 | 66 |
| 164 - 165 | 13 | 213 | 67 |
| 166 | 14 | 214 | 69 |
| 167 - 168 | 15 | 215 | 70 |
| 169 | 16 | 216 | 71 |
| 170 - 171 | 17 | 217 | 73 |
| 172 | 18 | 218 | 74 |
| 173 | 19 | 219 | 75 |
| 174 | 20 | 220 | 76 |
| 175 - 176 | 21 | 221 | 78 |
| 177 | 22 | 222 | 79 |
| 178 | 23 | 223 | 80 |
| 179 | 24 | 224 | 81 |
| 180 | 25 | 225 | 82 |
| 181 | 26 | 226 | 83 |
| 182 | 27 | 227 | 84 |
| 183 | 28 | 228 | 85 |
| 184 | 29 | 229 | 86 |
| 185 | 30 | 230 | 87 |
| 186 | 31 | 231 | 88 |
| 187 | 32 | 232 | 89 |
| 188 | 34 | 233 - 234 | 90 |
| 189 | 35 | 235 | 91 |
| 190 | 36 | 236 - 237 | 92 |
| 191 | 37 | 238 | 93 |
| 192 | 38 | 239 - 240 | 94 |
| 193 | 40 | 241 - 242 | 95 |
| 194 | 41 | 243 - 245 | 96 |
| 195 | 42 | 246 - 248 | 97 |
| 196 | 43 | 249 - 253 | 98 |
| 197 | 45 | 254 - 263 | 99 |
| 198 | 46 | 264 - 360 | 100 |
| 199 | 47 | - | - |
What is NMAT Scaled Score?
The NMAT Scaled Score is the converted score that represents a candidate's performance after adjusting for question difficulty across multiple test forms.
NMAT by GMAC is a computer-adaptive test, so no two candidates get the exact same set of questions. GMAC uses a statistical scaling process to ensure that scores are comparable across all test-takers.
Section Score Ranges
| Section | Section score range (scaled) |
|---|---|
| Language Skills (Verbal) | 12 - 120 |
| Quantitative Skills | 12 - 120 |
| Logical Reasoning | 12 - 120 |
| Total | 36 - 360 |
What is NMAT Percentile?
The NMAT Percentile indicates a candidate's relative performance compared to all other test-takers. It tells the percentage of candidates who scored lower in the NMAT exam.
For example, a candidate at the 95th percentile performed better than 95% of all NMAT candidates.
NMAT 2025 Participating Institutes
The NMAT exam 2025 is accepted by management schools across India and a few international institutions in countries like South Africa, Philippines, Hungary, Nigeria, and Morocco.
These colleges offer MBA, PGPM, and specialized management programs. Students can visit the official NMAT website at MBA.com for updates regarding participating institutes in NMAT.
NMAT Participating Institutes in India
Details about the specific institutes in India are available on the official NMAT website.
NMAT Participating Institutes
NMAT by GMAC is accepted by 56 business schools in India. The list below shows the institutes that accept NMAT scores for admission to their management programmes.
| S.No | Institution Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies |
| 2 | K J Somaiya Institute of Management |
| 3 | Indian School of Business (ISB) - Advance Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA) |
| 4 | S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) - Global Management Programme (GMP) |
| 5 | XIM University |
| 6 | Great Lakes Institute of Management - (PGPM) |
| 7 | T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), A Constituent Unit of MAHE, Manipal |
| 8 | SDA Bocconi Asia Center |
| 9 | University of Southampton, Delhi |
| 10 | ICFAI Business School |
| 11 | SOIL Institute of Management |
| 12 | FLAME University |
| 13 | ISBR Business School |
| 14 | Alliance University |
| 15 | BML Munjal University |
| 16 | S P Jain School of Global Management |
| 17 | IFMR Graduate School of Business |
| 18 | Jindal Global Business School |
| 19 | ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai |
| 20 | Amity University |
| 21 | VIT University |
| 22 | Shiv Nadar Institute of Management Studies |
| 23 | MIT World Peace University |
| 24 | Universal AI University |
| 25 | ATLAS – ISME School of Management and Entrepreneurship |
| 26 | SRM University |
| 27 | School of Petroleum Management (PDPU) |
| 28 | School of Business, Woxsen University |
| 29 | Thapar School of Management |
| 30 | Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University |
| 31 | Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore |
| 32 | Bennett University |
| 33 | SRM University, Delhi - NCR, Sonepat |
| 34 | University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) |
| 35 | Mody University |
| 36 | Lovely Professional University |
| 37 | IILM University |
| 38 | IFIM College |
| 39 | Amrut Modi School of Management |
| 40 | Athena School of Management |
| 41 | Jagdish Sheth School of Management |
| 42 | GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam |
| 43 | IIHMR University |
| 44 | BSE Institute Limited |
| 45 | Chitkara University |
| 46 | Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur (SPSU) |
| 47 | Myra School of Business |
| 48 | Rishihood University |
| 49 | Ansal University, Gurgaon |
| 50 | International School of Management Excellence, Bangalore |
| 51 | Sparsh Global Business School |
| 52 | Altera Institute - PGPM |
| 53 | NICMAR University |
| 54 | Adani University - MBA (Infrastructure Management) |
| 55 | HSB - Hari Shankar Singhania School of Business |
| 56 | PES University |
Applicants should check each B-school's website for application details and ensure they meet the program's eligibility criteria before preparing for the test.
NMAT Result Previous Years' Trends
NMAT result scores for the highest percentiles have varied in past exams. From 2021 to 2023, the 99th percentile score dropped approximately from 240 to 232, but rose to 254-263 in 2024-25 according to analysis.
Percentiles remained fairly stable, though slight yearly fluctuations reflect normalization in the computer-adaptive test. NMIMS Mumbai cutoffs have remained steady around the 95-97th percentile (~245-248 marks). For NMAT 2025, candidates should aim for 240+ marks to stay within the 95th percentile.
| Year | Total Test Takers | 90th Percentile → Approx Score | 95th Percentile → Approx Score | 99th Percentile → Approx Score | Top B-school Cutoff (NMIMS Mumbai) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ~63,000 | 205 | 220 | 240 | 235+ |
| 2022 | ~75,000 | 200 | 215 | 235 | 230+ |
| 2023 | ~66,923 | 198 | 212 | 232 | 228+ |
| 2024 | ~66,923 | 233-234 | 241-242 | 254-263 | 248+ |
NMAT Score Past Years' Trends
The score required for a given percentile has changed across years. The table above shows the approximate scores linked to the 90th, 95th and 99th percentiles for each year from 2021 to 2024.
NMAT Scaled Score and Percentile: Key Facts
The NMAT scaled score is a standardized score that adjusts for difficulty differences between exam sessions. Each section is scaled from 12 to 120, and the overall score ranges from 36 to 360.
Section-wise Scaled Score Range
| Section | No. of Questions | Scaled Score Range |
|---|---|---|
| Language Skills | 36 | 12 - 120 |
| Quantitative Skills | 36 | 12 - 120 |
| Logical Reasoning | 36 | 12 - 120 |
| Total | 108 | 36 - 360 |
Scaled scores ensure fair comparison among candidates who took different exam slots. Higher difficulty questions carry slightly more weight in scaling.
How Percentile is Calculated from Scaled Score
Percentile indicates the percentage of candidates who scored lower than a candidate. It is not linear, so small score differences at the top can lead to large percentile changes.
- Admission shortlists are often based on percentile rather than raw scores.
- Percentile is calculated based on the scaled score relative to all test-takers in the same exam window.
Indicative Scaled Score to Percentile Range
| Scaled Score (Approx.) | Percentile Range (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| 340 - 360 | 99+ |
| 310 - 339 | 95 - 98 |
| 280 - 309 | 85 - 94 |
| 250 - 279 | 70 - 84 |
| Below 250 | Below 70 |
Why Small Score Differences Affect Top Percentiles
Small differences in marks can have a big impact on percentile in NMAT. This happens for several reasons.
- Computer-adaptive test: NMAT adjusts question difficulty based on answers, so top scorers are clustered in a narrow score range.
- High-score compression: A 1-2 mark difference at the top can move a candidate several percentile points.
- Relative ranking matters: Percentile reflects performance relative to all candidates, not just raw score.
- Impact on admissions: Even minor score changes can influence shortlisting for top B-schools, making every mark critical.
How NMAT Scaled Score is Calculated
The NMAT scaled score is calculated through a specific process. Raw marks are converted into a 0-360 scaled score.
- Raw marks conversion: Raw marks are converted into a 0-360 scaled score.
- Normalization: Scaling ensures fairness across different test sessions and difficulty levels.
- Purpose: It allows accurate comparison of candidates regardless of the exam slot or question set.
- Admissions relevance: Colleges use the scaled score to evaluate performance and sometimes convert it into percentile for shortlisting.
NMAT Cut Off 2025
The NMAT by GMAC Cut Off 2025 will be released after the results, tentatively in the second week of January 2025. Candidates will be shortlisted by participating colleges based on their rank, percentile, and the institution-specific cut off.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the selection process, which includes Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI) for admission to MBA/PGDM programs.
Previous Year NMAT Cut Off Trends
The table below shows the qualifying cut-offs for NMIMS campuses from previous years. Applicants may use this analysis to learn about the qualifying cut-offs for NMIMS Bengaluru/Hyderabad, Mumbai, and other campuses.
| NMIMS Campus | Year | QS Score | LS Score | LR Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMIMS Mumbai | 2022 | QS-76 | LS-60 | LR-65 | 235+ |
| NMIMS Mumbai | 2021 | QS-70-75 | LS-60-70 | LR-68-75 | 215-230 |
| NMIMS Mumbai | 2020 | QS-73+ | LS-85+ | LR-79+ | 212 |
| NMIMS Mumbai (MBA & MBA HR) | 2019 | QS-74 | LS-55 | LR-61 | 208 |
| NMIMS Mumbai Campus Program (MBA & MBA HR) | 2018 | QS- 65 | LS-57 | LR-60 | 209 |
| NMIMS other campuses PGDM Program | 2018 | QS-60 | LS-55 | LR-50 | 200 |
| NMIMS Other Campuses PGDM Program | 2017 | QS-60 | LS-50 | LR-50 | 190 |
| NMIMS Mumbai Campus Program (MBA & MBA HR) | 2017 | QS-65 | LS-60 | LR-60 | 210 |
| NMIMS Other Campuses PGDM Program | 2016 | QS-60 | LS-50 | LR-50 | 190 |
| NMIMS Mumbai Campus Program (MBA and MBA HR) | 2016 | QS-65 | LS-55 | LR-55 | 208 |
Expected NMAT Cutoff for Top MBA Colleges in 2025
The exact NMAT cutoffs for top MBA colleges change every year. The number of applicants and the difficulty of the exam affect the cutoffs.
| College | Expected NMAT Cutoff |
|---|---|
| NMIMS Mumbai | 209+ |
| K J Somaiya Institute of Management | 223-230+ |
| Xavier University Bhubaneswar (XUB) | 220+ |
| TAPMI Manipal | 220+ |
| SDA Bocconi Asia Center | None |
| SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) | 80th percentile |
These cutoffs are only indicative. Candidates should verify them with the respective institutions.
Target Score for NMIMS in NMAT 2025
Candidates should aim for 245+ marks to be safe for NMIMS. This score aligns with a 95-97 percentile.
This gives a competitive chance for selection into top programs.
How the NMAT Cutoff is Determined
NMAT cutoffs are based on a combination of factors. These factors include candidate performance and the number of applicants.
- Candidate performance in NMAT
- Number of applicants and difficulty level of the exam
- Seat availability in each program and campus
- Past years’ trends and percentile distributions
NMAT Cutoffs Across NMIMS Campuses
Cutoffs differ by campus and program for NMIMS. Seat availability and applicant performance determine the variation.
- NMIMS Mumbai: 245-248 marks
- NMIMS Bangalore: ~224-228 marks
- NMIMS Hyderabad: ~206-212 marks
- NMIMS Indore: ~200-210 marks
How to Check NMAT Result 2025
NMAT Result 2025 will be released on the official website. Applicants must follow these steps to download the NMAT scorecard.
- Visit the official website.
- Enter the requested login information, which includes your Registration Number/ Email ID and Password.
- NMAT Result 2025 will appear on your screen.
- Candidates must print their scorecards and keep them safe until the admissions process is completed.
Details on the NMAT 2025 Scorecard
The NMAT 2025 Scorecard will contain the following details about the candidate:
| Detail 1 | Detail 2 |
|---|---|
| Name of the Candidate | Applicant’s Date of Birth |
| Applicant’s Father Name | Applicant’s Mother Name |
| Candidate’s Gender | Roll Number of the Candidate |
| Application Number of the Applicant | Category of the Applicant |
| Total Scores obtained by the Applicant | NMAT Percentile Score |
| Subject-wise Marks of NMAT | Scaled Score of NMAT |
NMAT 2025 Scorecard Availability
NMAT results are released within 48 hours after your exam attempt. The final scorecard is available a few days after the last exam slot.
| Date/Timeframe | Event |
|---|---|
| November 5 - December 19, 2025 | Exam Window |
| Within 48 hours of exam attempt | Result Release |
| Few days after last exam slot | Final Scorecard Availability |
- GMAC also sends an email notification when results are released.
- Make sure your registered email is correct to receive timely updates.
What is a Good NMAT Score
A score of 230-240 will get a 99+ percentile in NMAT. A score in the range of 200-230 is considered good for admission to NMIMS colleges.
How to Get NMAT Results
Visit the NMAT official website at mba.com/exams/nmat to obtain results. Log in with your registered email id and password.
Rounds After Shortlisting by NMAT Institutes
Shortlisted candidates participate in a written skill examination, group debate, and personal interview rounds. The concerned institute will notify candidates of the specific dates.
Deadline for Downloading the NMAT Scorecard
Yes, there is a deadline for downloading the scorecard. Candidates can download it from the official website for a defined period, likely the last week of March 2025.
NMAT Score Validity with a Backlog
NMAT scores remain valid if a candidate has a backlog in the final year of graduation. The scores stay accurate because candidates must clear their backlog before applying to participating institutes.
Some institutes may have their own preferences regarding backlogs. Candidates should check the eligibility rules of each institute before applying.