MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score (Percentile-wise Guide)

NMAT by GMAC is a popular national-level MBA entrance exam accepted by many leading MBA / PGDM colleges in India. This dedicated page provides a complete percentile-wise list of MBA colleges accepting NMAT scores, helping aspirants shortlist the right B-schools based on their performance.

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NMAT Exam Timeline

  • 🗓 Registration: August – October
  • 🎫 Admit Card: After Slot Booking
  • 📝 Exam Window: October – December
  • 📊 Result: Within 48 Hours
Application Fee
₹3,000 (Approx.)
Includes 1 exam attempt

Selection Process

  • ✔ NMAT Score (Scaled Score)
  • ✔ Academic Profile
  • ✔ Work Experience (if any)
  • ✔ WAT / GD / PI

NMAT Preparation Tips

  • 📘 Focus on accuracy (No negative marking)
  • ⏱ Section-wise time management
  • 📊 Attempt official NMAT mock tests
  • 🔁 Use multiple attempts wisely
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MBA Colleges Accepting 90 Percentile in NMAT

MBA College & LocationMBA / PGDM Programmes Offered
NMIMS University, MumbaiMBA (All Programs)
K J Somaiya Institute of Management, MumbaiMBA
Xavier University, BhubaneswarMBA-HR, MBA-RM
T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), ManipalMBA, MBA-BKFS, MBA-HRM, MBA Marketing, MBA-IB
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai & GurgaonPGPM
SDA Bocconi Asia Center, MumbaiMaster in Business (IMB)

👉 90+ percentile in NMAT can help you target top NMAT colleges such as NMIMS Mumbai and TAPMI.


MBA Colleges Accepting 80 Percentile in NMAT

MBA College & LocationMBA / PGDM Programmes Offered
IFMR KREA University, Sri CityMBA
Jagdish Sheth School of ManagementPGDM / MBA
IBS Hyderabad – ICFAI Business SchoolPGDM / MBA
VIT University, Vellore & ChennaiMBA
School of Business, Woxsen UniversityMBA
FLAME University, PuneMBA
NMIMS BangaloreMBA

👉 At 80 percentile, candidates can secure admission in reputed private MBA colleges with good ROI.


MBA Colleges Accepting 70 Percentile in NMAT

MBA College & LocationProgrammes Offered
NMIMS HyderabadMBA
SOIL Institute of Management, GurgaonPGPM / PGDM
Thapar School of Management, ChandigarhMBA
Alliance University, BangaloreMBA
Jindal Global Business School, Sonipat (Delhi NCR)MBA
BML Munjal University, GurgaonMBA
Shiv Nadar University, Greater NoidaMBA
ITM Business School, Navi MumbaiPGDM
ICFAI Business School (IBS), GurgaonMBA / PGDM
SRM University, ChennaiMBA
Jain University (CMS Business School), BangaloreMBA
NMIMS Navi MumbaiMBA
Indus Business Academy (IBA), BangalorePGDM
ICFAI Business School (IBS), MumbaiMBA / PGDM

MBA Colleges Accepting 60 Percentile in NMAT

MBA College / UniversityProgrammes Offered
NMIMS IndoreMBA
ICFAI Business School (IBS), PuneMBA / PGDM
Vijay Bhoomi University, Bangalore / MumbaiMBA
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)MBA
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), DehradunMBA
ICFAI Business School (IBS), DehradunMBA / PGDM
Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad UniversityMBA
Hyderabad Business School, GITAM UniversityMBA
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, PunjabMBA
GITAM University, VisakhapatnamMBA
Bennett University, Greater Noida (Delhi NCR)MBA
Sparsh Global Business School, Greater NoidaPGDM
IILM University, Gurgaon (Delhi NCR)MBA
IIHMR University, JaipurMBA

MBA Colleges Accepting 50 Percentile in NMAT

MBA College / UniversityProgrammes Offered
ATLAS SkillTech University, MumbaiMBA
Sir Padampat Singhania University (SPSU), UdaipurMBA
IFIM CollegeMBA
Chitkara UniversityMBA
Adani UniversityMBA
PES University – Institute of ManagementMBA
Myra School of Business, MysuruMBA
Universal Business School, MumbaiMBA

💰 NMAT Colleges with Low MBA Fees

MBA College / UniversityProgrammeApprox. MBA Fees
Sir Padampat Singhania University (SPSU), UdaipurMBA₹4.40 Lakhs
Ansal University, GurgaonMBA₹4.68 Lakhs
Modi University, SikarMBA₹5.75 Lakhs
IIHMR University, JaipurMBA₹7.70 Lakhs
Pandit Deendayal Energy University, GandhinagarMBA₹8.80 Lakhs

Important Notes

  • NMAT admissions are based on scaled score cut-offs, not percentile

  • Cut-offs may vary every year depending on institute requirements

  • Final selection includes GD, PI, academic profile and work experience


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