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    Top Colleges Accepting NMAT Score 2026: Cutoff, Fees, Courses, Selection Process

    Top Colleges Accepting NMAT Score 2026: Cutoff, Fees, Courses, Selection Process

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 19 Oct 2026, 05:54 PM IST

    Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score 2026: Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will conduct the NMAT 2026 exam from November 02 to December 20, 2026. If an aspirant didn’t score well in a single attempt, they can submit the scorecard of the NMAT exam with the highest score. GMAC allows a maximum of three attempts per student. NMAT 2026 scores will be used by NMIMS and other top colleges accepting NMAT scores. Moreover, after the declaration of the NMAT result, NMAT-accepting colleges will be listed with their cut-off scores and seat intakes. Read the full articles to know about the top NMAT colleges in India for MBA admission, along with the NMAT cut-off.

    This Story also Contains

    1. List of NMAT Top Colleges 2026: Country-Wise
    2. List of Colleges Accepting NMAT 2026 with their Cutoff
    3. Section-wise NMAT Exam Pattern 2026
    4. Top 10 NMAT Colleges in India
    5. Top MBA Colleges Accepting 90 Percentile in NMAT 2026
    6. NMAT Selection Process 2026
    Top Colleges Accepting NMAT Score 2026: Cutoff, Fees, Courses, Selection Process
    NMAT Colleges in India

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    List of NMAT Top Colleges 2026: Country-Wise

    A total of 62 colleges accept NMAT scores. Check below for the list of top colleges accepting the NMAT score and their cutoff.

    CountryNumber of NMAT Colleges
    India62

    List of Colleges Accepting NMAT 2026 with their Cutoff

    Here is the NMAT college list, along with their expected cutoff and seat intake. By knowing the NMAT score-accepting colleges with a cutoff, candidates can prepare for further selection, which includes group discussion (GD) and personal interview (PI). Here, we provide top colleges accepting NMAT scores with cut-off and seat intakes.

    Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

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    IBSAT

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    Top Colleges Accepting NMAT Score

    NMAT colleges in India

    Expected NMAT cutoff score

    Seat intake

    Xavier School of Human Resource Management - Bhubaneswar

    MBA-HRM: 87 percentile*

    120

    SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

    212

    • MBA in Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations, Decision Sciences and Analytics: 500
    • For MBA HRM - 60

    Xavier School of Sustainability - Bhubaneswar

    MBA in Sustainability Management - 40 percentile

    60

    Xavier School of Rural Management - Bhubaneswar

    MBA Rural Management - 50 percentile (Additional cutoffs on sections are also applied)

    120

    FLAME University, PuneMBA

    SDA Bocconi Asia Centre, Mumbai

    Average 200 score

    140-160

    Xavier Faculty of Management (Urban Management & Governance) - Bhubaneswar

    MBA in Urban Management and Governance - 40 percentile

    60

    Shiv Nadar University

    60 percentile

    60

    ICFAI Business School (IBS), in Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Gurgaon, Dehradun, Bengaluru & Mumbai

    150+

    NA

    Alliance University

    100+

    180

    Amity Business School, Noida

    • For Non-Sponsored category- 60 percentile
    • For the Sponsored category- 50 percentile

    NA

    VIT University

    85 percentile

    • NMAT score - 354: full fee waiver
    • NMAT score 325-345: 50 per cent fee waiver

    120

    Amity Business School, Mumbai

    65 percentile

    NA

    Amity Business School, Jaipur

    65 percentile

    NA

    Amity Business School, Gurgaon

    65 percentile

    NA

    Amity Business School, Lucknow

    65 percentile

    NA

    Thapar School of Management

    140+

    180

    Amity Business School, Gwalior

    65 percentile

    NA

    University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)

    140+

    • MBA Oil and Gas Management - 90
    • General MBA - 80
    • MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - 80
    • MBA in Business Analytics - 50
    • MBA in International Business - 50
    • MBA in Power Management - 45
    • MBA in Aviation Management - 30
    • MBA in Energy Trading - 30
    • MBA in Port and Shipping Management - 20

    Woxsen School of Business Management

    160+

    120

    GITAM School of International Business (GSIB), Visakhapatnam

    140+

    • MBA (International Business)-120
    • MBA (International Banking & Finance)-60
    • MBA (Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management)-60
    • PGDBA (Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics)-60

    SRM University

    180+

    60

    Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University

    140+

    NA

    Mody University

    40 percent

    NA

    BML Munjal University

    65-70

    NA

    ISBR Business School

    140+

    NA

    ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai

    150+

    NA

    Bennett University

    NA

    90

    Jindal Global Business School - Delhi/NCR

    NA

    100

    School Of Petroleum Management, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar

    NA

    60

    BSE Institute Limited

    NA

    NA

    While choosing “School Preference," candidates will be able to choose five programmes or schools. If a candidate wants to select more than five programmes, they will have to pay Rs 200 plus applicable taxes for each school or programme.

    Check out the detailed list of Top Colleges Accepting NMAT Score

    Section-wise NMAT Exam Pattern 2026

    The NMAT exam duration will be 120 minutes. The following is a table consisting of the number of questions and time allotted for each NMAT exam section.

    NMAT Paper Pattern 2026: Number of questions and score range

    NMAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus

    Number of Questions

    Time Allotted

    Score range

    Logical Reasoning

    36

    40 minutes

    12-120

    Quantitative Skills

    36

    52 minutes

    12-120

    Language Skills

    36

    28 minutes

    12-120

    Total

    108 questions

    120 minutes

    36-360

    Top 10 NMAT Colleges in India

    There are several top colleges in India that will accept NMAT 2026 scores. However, we have compiled the list of the top 10 NMAT colleges in India for you.

    NMIMS Mumbai

    Xavier University Bhubaneswar

    SPJIMR Mumbai

    TAPMI Mumbai

    KJ Somaiya Institute of Management

    ISB Hyderabad

    SDA Bocconi Asia Centre

    Great Lakes Institute of Management

    VIT University, Vellore, Chennai

    Thapar School of Management, Chandigarh

    SOIL - School of Inspired Leadership, Gurgaon

    BSE Institute Limited, Mumbai

    Top MBA Colleges Accepting 90 Percentile in NMAT 2026

    Aspirants can check the list of NMAT participating colleges that accept 90 percentile for admission, which are mentioned below:

    Name of the College

    NMAT Cutoff Required (Expected)

    SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai

    99+ Percentile

    SDA Bocconi Asia Centre (formerly MISB Bocconi), Mumbai

    90 Percentile

    KJ Somaiya Institute of Management

    98 Percentile

    Xavier Institute of Management

    90 Percentile

    SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Indore

    90 Percentile

    SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Hyderabad

    90 Percentile

    SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai

    98 Percentile

    SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore

    98 Percentile

    Question: Which international colleges accept NMAT scores?
    Answer: International colleges such as Rhodes Business School, University of South Africa (UNISA) Graduate School of Business Leadership, Wits Business School, Nelson Mandela University of Business School, and others accept the NMAT score.

    Question: Where are NMAT scores accepted?
    Answer: NMAT scores are accepted by several colleges in India, such as Xavier University, Bhubaneswar, T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, SPJIMR, and others.

    NMAT Selection Process 2026

    Candidates will be shortlisted based on the NMAT 2026 score, and such candidates will be called for the further NMAT selection process in accordance with the cutoffs of top NMAT colleges.

    The admission of NMAT-accepting colleges includes a three-stage selection process.

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    During the selection process, top NMAT-accepting colleges give some weightage to the following parameters:

    • Past academic performance: Those candidates who have a consistent academic background and have the ability to work under pressure might get an advantage in the NMAT selection process.
    • Extracurricular skills: Participating institutes will consider extracurricular activities such as leadership potential, management experience, communication skills, entrepreneurial experience, creativity, and involvement in community activities.
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    K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Which MBA colleges accept NMAT score?
    A:

    Here is the list of top b schools accepting NMAT score

    • K J Somaiya Institute of Management.
    • SPJIMR (For PGMPW)
    • XIM University.
    • ICFAI Business School.
    • SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies.
    • Indian School of Business (ISB) (Advanced Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA)
    • SDA Bocconi Asia Center (formerly MISB Bocconi)
    Q: How much score is required in NMAT 2026 for NMIMS campuses?
    A:

    You will need 90+ percent marks in NMAT to clear the NMIMS cutoff. The cut of NMIMS Mumbai campuses is generally close to 95%.

    Q: How much score is required for 90+ percentile in NMAT exam?
    A:

    To get 90+ percent in NMAT, you usually need to get a score above 200.

    Q: When will the cutoff for NMAT be released?
    A:

    The NMAT cutoff will be released individually by the various NMAT colleges after the declaration of the NMAT 2026 result.

    Q: Does NMAT have sectional cutoff?
    A:

    Yes, the participating NMAT colleges do release the section-wise cutoffs for the NMAT by GMAC exam.

    Q: How many times can I appear for NMAT by GMAC?
    A:

    A candidate is allowed to appear for the NMAT up to three times. After the first attempt, two attempts are allowed, which should be at least 15 days later than the date of the last attempt.

    Q: What is a good score in NMAT?
    A:

    NMAT scores will be accepted by NMIMS campuses and other top NMAT colleges in India. By the previous year's trends, the score around 225 to 235 is considered as 98 to 99 percentile.

    Q: How many colleges accept NMAT score?
    A:

    Around 62 colleges accept the NMAT 2026 exam score in India. 

    Q: Is 220 a good score in NMAT?
    A:

    Yes, scoring 220 in the NMAT exam will boost the chance of getting MBA admissions at the top NMAT accepting colleges like SPJIMR, ICFAI Business School, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, XIM University and many others.

    Q: What is the NMAT cut off for KJ Somaiya 2025?
    A:

    The CAT 2026 cutoff for KJ Somaiya will be around 84 percentile and XAT cutoff will be approx 71 percentile, the NMAT 2026 cutoff will be 222+, the CMAT 2026 cutoff is expected to be around 98 percentile, and the GMAT cutoff stand at 500. 

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    Questions related to NMAT

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    Have a question related to NMAT ?

    With an NMAT score of 194, you are in a good position to secure admission to several decent management schools (around the 30-41 percentile range). Top choices for this score include various campuses of Amity University, ITM Business School, ISBR Business School, and SRM University.

    Attaining an NMAT score of 225 marks with sectional marks for VARC and QA around 73 marks, and LR at 79 marks, places you in a strong position for colleges like NMIMS Bengaluru, NMIMS Navi Mumbai, NMIMS Hyderabad, NMIMS Indore, KJ Somaiya, TAPMI, and more.

    Hi there,

    With an NMAT score of 216 (LR 76, VA 74, QA 66), you have a wide range of good options for admission. You can consider schools where your score is at par with the scores of admitted students, such as NMIMS campuses in Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Xavier

    HELLO,

    Here are some good MBA Colleges that you can target with an NMAT score around 204:-

    1.SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Hyderabad and Navi Mumbai

    2.SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai

    3.ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad

    4.SOIL Institute of Management, Gurgaon

    5.Great Lakes Institute of Management

    6.Alliance

    Hello

    Your NMAT score of 189 is decent, but it is usually around a 40–45 percentile range, not among the very high percentiles.
    With this score, top colleges like NMIMS' main campuses may be difficult, but you still have good options in private universities.
    You can realistically target colleges like