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NMAT qualifying marks 2025 are expected to fall between 150-200. However, 210 to 250 can be the cutoff range for admission to top B-schools. The ones who pass the NMAT exam are eligible to participate in the subsequent selection rounds (WAT/GD/PI). GMAC will release the cutoff for NMAT 2025 after the declaration of results.
What are NMAT Qualifying Marks?
NMAT qualifying marks 2025 are the minimum marks that you must achieve to qualify for the NMAT 2025 exam. The authorities will release NMAT cutoff 2025 or qualifying marks either as percentiles or scores based on the NMIMS institute. The NMAT cutoff 2025 will be declared by GMAC post the NMAT 2025 result announcement.
NMAT Important Dates
The ongoing exam schedule for the NMAT 2025 is detailed below:
| Events | Start Date | End Date |
| Exam Date | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 |
| Registration Date | Aug 2025 | Oct 2025 |
NMAT Expected Cutoff
The NMAT qualifying marks 2025 will vary for different business schools accepting NMAT scores. The qualifying marks for NMAT 2025 are expected to be around 150 to 200 (overall). Check out the section-wise expected NMAT qualifying marks/cutoff scores for 2025:
| Sections | Expected Cutoff |
| Language Skills | 85+ |
| Logical Reasoning | 79+ |
| Quantitative Skills | 73+ |
| Overall | 205-250 |
Factors Affecting NMAT Qualifying Marks
Based on the trends of previous years, NMIMS NMAT cutoff 2025 will not differ much from its previous year's cutoff. The NMAT participating colleges will release their cutoff based on the determinants given below:
- The number of test takers.
- Availability of seats.
- Reservation criteria.
- NMAT 2025 difficulty level.
- Previous year cutoff trends.
NMAT Institute-Wise Expected Cut off
The expected cutoff for NMAT 2025 participating colleges is shown below for your reference. Note that these are the expected cutoff scores which are completely based on the past year's trends.
| Institute | NMAT Expected Cutoff 2025 |
| NMIMS Mumbai | 200+ |
| Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB), Bhubaneswar | 200+ |
| BSE Institute Limited | 200+ |
| Amity University | 200+ |
| NMIMS Bangalore | 180+ |
| NMIMS Hyderabad | 180+ |
| Woxsen Business School | 160+ |
| ISBR Business School | 170+ |
| Bennett University | 180+ |
| BML Munjal University | 200+ |
| ITM Business School | 200+ |
| University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) | 160+ |
| GITAM School of International Business | 200+ |
| Thapar School of Management | 150+ |
| Alliance University | 100+ |
Phase-Wise NMAT Selection Rounds
To enrol in the MBA program in NMIMS or other NMAT participating colleges, the main step is to take the NMAT 2025 exam. After qualifying for the exam, you will be eligible to appear for further rounds of the selection procedure. The following are the different selection rounds:
- First you sit for the NMAT by GMAC exam 2025
- You are required to achieve the minimum NMAT cutoff score 2025 to qualify for the subsequent rounds of selection
NMAT Selection Process
The selection procedure for NMAT 2025 will involve group discussion/case discussion, personal interviews, and a written ability test. These rounds will be conducted independently by the NMAT participating institutes under their respective admission schedules. A brief explanation of the various rounds is provided below:
- Group Discussion (GD)/ Case Discussion (CD): There will be 7-8 candidates per group for the GD round, each with a different topic of discussion. You will be expected to make two to three meaningful entries in a short time, say 15 minutes.
- Personal Interview (PI): Post completion of the GD round, institutes will organize a personal interview round with you by asking questions from different areas like management, current affairs, etc.
- Written Ability Test (WAT): Many business schools accepting NMAT scores conduct the WAT round of 15-30 minutes duration to evaluate the your written and communication skills.
The above mentioned NMAT minimum passing marks will help you plan your preparation accordingly.
