NMAT 2026 Cutoff: Expected Scores for NMIMS and Other MBA Colleges

NMAT 2026 Cutoff scores set the entry threshold for NMIMS MBA admissions. Candidates must clear an overall score threshold. They must also meet a section minimum for a shortlist call. The NMAT by GMAC 2026 exam window is live. It runs from November 2 to December 20, 2026.

All NMIMS campuses use NMAT scores exclusively for MBA 2027-29 admissions. This includes Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai, and Indore. The officially released 2025 cycle cutoff was 209 overall. Each section required a minimum of 60. The 2026 cycle cutoff is expected to stay in a similar range. This is based on 2025 cycle trends.

• NMIMS accepts only NMAT scores. CAT, XAT, GMAT, and all other exams are not accepted.
• Candidates may retake NMAT up to 3 times in the exam window. The best score is used for shortlisting.
• The overall cutoff and all three sectional minimums must be cleared together.
• NMAT score is valid for one admission cycle only. It cannot be carried to the next cycle.
• NMIMS Mumbai MBA offers 1,020 seats across five programmes. This is one of the largest private MBA intakes in India.

NMAT 2026 Official Portal: register.nmat.org

NMAT 2026 Score Structure

NMAT 2026 tests three skills in 120 minutes. Candidates choose the section order at the start of the test. Time limits are fixed per section and cannot be transferred.

• Each section is independently scaled to a range of 12 to 120.
• The total NMAT score is the sum of the three section scores. Range: 36 to 360.
• There is no negative marking. Wrong and unattempted answers both score zero.
• GMAC releases the scaled score within 48 hours of the test date.

The table below shows expected NMAT 2026 score-to-percentile ranges. These are indicative figures based on 2025 cycle trends. GMAC publishes the official percentile table on its score report.

Key Insight: The NMAT 2026 window closes on December 20, 2026. Candidates can retake the exam up to 3 times before that date. A single retake can lift the score by 15 to 20 points. This can push a candidate from below the cutoff to above it. Reattempt if your first score is between 190 and 209.

NMIMS Campus-Wise NMAT Cutoff 2026

NMIMS released official cutoffs for the 2025 cycle (2026-28 batch). The 2026 cycle expected cutoffs are based on those confirmed figures. Both the overall score and sectional minimums must be cleared together. Failing one section disqualifies the candidate from a shortlist call.

NMIMS NMAT Minimum Cutoff 2026 (Campus and Programme Wise)

Mumbai, Bangalore, and Navi Mumbai cutoffs are based on officially released 2025 cycle figures. Hyderabad and Indore figures are expected based on 2025 trends. Verify final 2026 cutoffs at nmat.nmims.edu after the exam window closes in December 2026.

Key Insight: The 209 minimum cutoff earns a shortlist call. It is not a seat guarantee. Most NMIMS Mumbai admits in the 2025 cycle scored 218 to 225 or higher. Aim for 218 and above to maximize shortlist chances at NMIMS Mumbai.

NMIMS Mumbai MBA Programme-Wise Seat Intake

NMIMS Mumbai offers 1,020 total seats across five MBA programmes. The general MBA programme accounts for 600 of those seats.

Seat figures are based on 2025-26 batch data and may be revised for 2027-29. Verify at nmat.nmims.edu before applying.

Other NMAT-Accepting Colleges Cutoff 2026

Several other MBA colleges accept NMAT scores for 2026-27 admissions. The cutoffs below are expected figures based on 2025 trends. They are not official 2026 releases from the colleges.

All figures above are expected and not official 2026 releases. Confirm final cutoffs directly with each college once their 2026 cycle opens.

Note: KJ Somaiya and XIMB have higher NMAT cutoffs than any NMIMS campus. Both require scores above 220. Candidates scoring 210 to 224 should apply to TAPMI alongside NMIMS Hyderabad. Candidates scoring below 190 should explore IBS, Woxsen, and Alliance University.

NMIMS Selection Process After NMAT Cutoff

Clearing the NMAT 2026 cutoff completes only Stage 1 of NMIMS admission. Shortlisted candidates appear for a Competency Assessment and a Personal Interview. The final merit list is a composite of all three stages.

NMIMS 2026 Selection Stages

• Stage 1 - NMAT Score: Must clear overall cutoff and all three sectional minimums.
• Stage 2 - Competency Assessment: A digital test assessing reasoning and business thinking. This is the highest-weighted stage.
• Stage 3 - Personal Interview (PI): Covers academics, work experience, and business awareness.
• Stage 4 - Final Merit List: Based on a composite score across all three stages.

NMIMS 2026 Final Selection Weightage (Based on 2025 Cycle)

In the 2025 cycle, the Competency Assessment was the dominant component. The NMAT score itself carries a small fraction of the final weight.

Weightage figures are based on the 2025 cycle. NMIMS may revise these for the 2026 cycle. Verify the official 2026 selection formula at nmat.nmims.edu when it is announced.

Key Insight: NMAT score carries only about 10% in the final NMIMS selection formula. A score of 230 cannot fix a weak Competency Assessment. That stage carries 60% weight. Start Competency Assessment prep as soon as the NMAT test is done. Do not treat the NMAT score as the final step.