Colleges Accepting NMAT 2026 Scores
NMAT 235+ (Top Tier / Tier-1)
Some of the best NMAT-accepting colleges are mentioned below:
Top NMAT Colleges:-
NMIMS Mumbai (Core MBA) – 235–245+
NMIMS Mumbai – HR / Business Analytics – 230–240
NMIMS Bengaluru – 225–235
NMIMS Hyderabad – 215–225
NMIMS Navi Mumbai / Indore – 210–220
NMAT 220 – 235 (Strong Tier-1.5 / Tier-2)
Some of the good colleges with solid placements are mentioned below:
NMIMS Bengaluru – 225–235
NMIMS Hyderabad – 215–225
SPJIMR (via GMAC pathway, if applicable) – 230+
XIM Bhubaneswar (some programs) – 220–230
VIT Business School – 215–225
TAPMI Manipal – 220–230
NMAT 200 – 220 (Decent Tier-2 / Tier-3)
Good college options if students' profiles & interviews are strong are mentioned below:
K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai – 200–220
Great Lakes Institute of Management – 200–215
IFMR GSB (Krea University) – 200–215
SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai – 205–215
UPES Dehradun (School of Business) – 200+
IBS Hyderabad – 200–215
Amity Business School (top campuses) – 190–210
Below 200 (Private / Profile-Based Colleges)
Now, you must understand that colleges may accept lower NMAT scores depending on these factors:
Academic profile
Work experience
Interview performance
For examples:
Regional private universities
New-age business schools
NMAT-Specific Important Notes
NMAT allows multiple attempts, and the best score is considered.
Sectional cut-offs apply (Language, Quant, LR).
NMIMS has strict sectional + overall cut-offs.
NMAT score ranges from 36 to 360.
Moreover, retakes can significantly improve chances.
Quick Summary Table
NMAT Scores
College Type
235+
225-235
210-225
200-220
NMIMS Mumbai
NMIMS Banglore
NMIMS Hyd, Navi Mumbai
KJ Somaiya, GLIM
Profile-Based
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