NMIMS MBA Admission 2026 Opens: Check Application Dates, Eligibility, Fees & Process

Table of Contents
1. NMIMS MBA Admission 2026: Key Highlights
2. NMIMS MBA Programs Offered at Mumbai and Other Campuses
3. NMIMS Admission 2026: Key Dates  
4. NMIMS Mumbai Admission 2026 Application Process  
5. NMIMS Eligibility Criteria for MBA Admission 2026-2028 
6. NMIMS MBA Selection Process 2025 
7. NMIMS MBA Fees 
8. NMIMS’s Last Year’s Admission Process: Key Highlights 
9. Low NMAT Cut Off 

1. NMIMS MBA Admission 2026: Key Highlights

• Application Window: Opens August 1, 2025; closes October 10, 2025. Candidates must register for NMAT by GMAC and NMIMS before their scheduled test date.
• Eligibility: Minimum 50% in bachelor’s degree; specific disciplines required for Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, and Pharmaceutical Management. Final-year students may also apply.
• Selection Process: Stage 1 – NMAT by GMAC; Stage 2 – Shortlisting for competency test and personal interview; Stage 3 – Final merit list prepared on NMAT, competency test, PI, academics, and work experience.
• Reservation for Women: 30% of seats in MBA programs reserved for female candidates.
• Fees (2025–26): Range from ₹9 lakh to ₹13.5 lakh per annum, depending on program and campus; revised fees for 2026–27 will be notified at admission.
• Documents Required: Academic mark sheets, degree certificates, work experience proofs, AIU certificate (for foreign degrees), medical fitness certificate, and mediclaim policy.
• Admission 2025: Last year, NMIMS reduced NMAT weightage to 20%, introduced a 50% competency assessment, and applied a common cutoff of 209 across campuses. NMIMS is yet to announce specific NMAT Cut Offs and Weightages for Admission 2026. 

Now, let’s discuss NMIMS MBA Admission 2026 in detail. 

2. NMIMS MBA Programs Offered at Mumbai and Other Campuses
NMIMS offers MBA Programs in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jadcherla (Hyderabad), Navi Mumbai, Indore, and Ahmedabad campuses. Check MBA programs offered by each campus in table below.

Table: NMIMS MBA Programs by Campus 

Campus	Name of the program	Admission Status
NMIMS Mumbai	MBA	Open – Apply now
NMIMS Mumbai	MBA Human Resources	Open – Apply now
NMIMS Mumbai	MBA-Business Analytics	Open – Apply now
NMIMS Mumbai	MBA (Digital Transformation)	Open – Apply now
NMIMS Mumbai	MBA Pharmaceutical Management	Open – Apply now
NMIMS Bengaluru	MBA	Open – Apply now
NMIMS Jadcherla   (Hyderabad)	MBA	Open – Apply now
NMIMS Navi Mumbai	MBA	Open – Apply now
NMIMS Indore	MBA	Open – Apply now
NMIMS Ahmedabad	MBA	Open – Apply now

3. NMIMS Admission 2026: Key Dates  
The schedule & Application charges for NMIMS applications are as follows: 

Event	Dates
NMIMS Application Start Date	1st August 2025
NMIMS Application Last Date	10th October 2025
NMIMS Admission 2026 Status	Open | Apply now
2nd Stage of the selection process	Dates will be declared later
Merit list
Fee Payment dates

4. NMIMS Mumbai Admission 2026 Application Process  
To promote gender diversity, NMIMS University has announced that 30% of seats in MBA programs are reserved for female candidates.
To apply for NMIMS Mumbai admission 2026, and other campuses, you should follow these steps.  

Step 1: Register for NMAT by GMAC Exam: Visit NMAT Website (nmat.org) to register for NMAT exam. Complete the registration process by paying the registration fee. Save your NMAT by GMAC registration number. The registration number is required for completing the NMIMS application. 

Step 2: Register for NMIMS MBA Admission before taking NMAT exam: After registering for NMAT exam, the next step is to visit the NMIMS website for the MBA admission process. You should visit NMIMS website (nmims.edu),  enter your NMAT by GMAC™ registration number, and complete the application process. Note that you cannot fill out the NMIMS application form without the registration number. Complete the NMIMS MBA application process by paying the registration fees. The registration fee is non-refundable. 
Registration with NMIMS before your scheduled exam date is mandatory to apply for any NMIMS programs. For example if NMAT by GMAC™ examination is scheduled on 11th October 2025, a candidate must register on or before 10th October 2025.  

The candidate has to give the program preference in the NMIMS Registration form. The final program preference will be taken after the shortlisting for further admission process. The candidate must mention minimum five program Preferences in the registration form. After payment a PDF of the application form will be generated on the candidate dashboard.  

You should check the data entered in the online registration application form very carefully while registering before applying, as you will not be allowed to make any changes after submitting  the application. 
 
NMIMS MBA Application Fees for Admission 2026 is Rs. 2,900. 

5. NMIMS Eligibility Criteria for MBA Admission 2026-2028 

NMIMS has announced the eligibility criteria for MBA Admissions 2026–2028 across its campuses and specialised programs. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in a bachelor’s degree is mandatory, with specific undergraduate disciplines required for specialised MBAs such as Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, and Pharmaceutical Management. Final-year students may also apply, subject to completing graduation requirements before the program begins. Work experience, if considered, must be post-graduation, verifiable, and from registered companies, while internships, family business roles, or cash-based employment will not qualify. Check NMIMS Eligibility Criteria for different programs in table below. 

Table: NMIMS Eligibility Criteria for MBA Admission 2026-2028 

Sr. No.	Name of the Program	Eligibility Criteria
1	MBA Mumbai / Bengaluru / Jadcherla (Hyderabad) / Navi Mumbai / Indore / MBA HR Mumbai	Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized  University with a minimum of 50% marks in the  aggregate (all the subjects for which the candidate has taken & appeared).
2	MBA - Business Analytics, Mumbai	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3/4) in B.E, B.Tech, B.Sc. Maths, B.Sc. Statistics, B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. Information Technology, B.Sc. Data Science/ Analytics, B.Sc. Economics, B.Sc. Finance  with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (all the subjects for which the candidate has taken & appeared).
3	MBA(Digital Transformation),Mumbai	Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3/4) in B.E, B.Tech, B.Sc. Maths, B.Sc. Statistics, B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. Information Technology, B.Sc. Data Science/ Analytics, B.Sc. Economics, B.Sc. Finance  with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (all the subjects for which the candidate has taken & appeared).
4	MBA    Pharmaceutical Management, Mumbai The selection process is separate (Mumbai Campus)	Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm / M.Pharm) , BDS, BHMS, BAMS , Biochemistry , Biotechnology,MBBS, Microbiology from a recognized  University  with a  minimum of 50%  marks  in  the aggregate (all the subjects for which the candidate has taken & appeared). Candidates working in Pharmaceutical Companies or with work experience in the healthcare sector can also apply subject to meeting the above qualification criteria

6. NMIMS MBA Selection Process 2025 
Stage 1: Take NMAT by GMAC Test: Admission to NMIMS MBA programs requires candidates to appear for the NMAT by GMAC™ test, which forms the first stage of selection. 
Stage 2: Shortlisting based on NMAT sectional and total score: Shortlisting based on NMAT sectional and total score will be done only for candidates applying to any of the NMIMS programs. Shortlisted candidates are invited for Stage 2, comprising a competency test and personal interview, with weightage also given to academic record and work experience. 
Stage 3: Final Merit List: The final merit list is prepared on the basis of NMAT scores, interview, competency test, academics, and work experience, strictly on merit. Selected candidates must upload scanned copies of academic, work experience, and medical documents, with original verification required before program commencement. All admission-related updates, including call letters, will be available on the NMIMS dashboard and website.

• 10th marksheet or passing certificate
• 12th marksheet or passing certificate
• Degree marksheets for all years/semesters (or consolidated mark sheet if separate ones not issued)
• Degree certificate or provisional/ passing certificate (if final certificate not available)
• Postgraduate marksheet and certificate (where applicable)
• AIU equivalence certificate (for graduates from overseas universities)
• Migration certificate and eligibility certificate (if required)
• Work experience documents: certificate, latest salary slip, TDS certificate, bank statement of salary deposits, and ITR (if applicable)
• Medical fitness certificate (original, signed and stamped by registered medical practitioner)
• Mediclaim policy
• Original documents to be produced for verification before program commencement, if required

7. NMIMS MBA Fees 
NMIMS MBA fees for 2025–26 range between ₹9 lakh and ₹13.5 lakh per annum, varying by program and campus. The updated fee structure for 2026–27 will be shared in the admission offer letter. Fees for academic year (2025– 2026) is given in table below. 

NMIMS MBA Fees for Academic Year 2025– 2026 

Program	Fees (Per annum)
MBA	Rs. 13,50,000/-
MBA HR	Rs.12,75,000/-
MBA Pharmaceutical Management	Rs. 9,00,000/-
MBA Bangalore / Hyderabad & Navi Mumbai	Rs.11,00,000/-
MBA Indore	Rs.9,50,000/-
MBA      Business    Analytics     /     MBA     Digital Transformation	Rs.11,50,000/-

In case of withdrawal or cancellation of admission, candidates must follow the online cancellation process outlined on the NMIMS website. Refunds will be processed as per rules of the competent authorities. 

8. NMIMS’s Last Year’s Admission Process: Key Highlights 
Last year, NMIMS had announced important changes in NMIMS MBA Admission process. NMIMS had significantly reduced the weightage of NMAT Exam, and introduced a new NMIMS Competency Assessment with high 50% weightage, and an AI-assisted Personal Interview. An overview of NMIMS Admission 2025 is given below. 

1. Competency assessment Introduced: NMIMS has introduced a new component “Competency Assessment” for its MBA Admission process. It has a weightage of 50 per cent. NMIMS Competency Assessment Test has replaced “WATSON”, and WAT tests which were held last year. The table below mentions the weightage of different parameters for NMIMS MBA admissions 2025. 

2. Lower NMAT Weightage: NMIMS MBA selection procedure gave much more importance to the competency assessment than NMAT scores. NMAT 2024 score has a weightage of only 20 per cent in NMIMS MBA Admission process. 

3. Low NMAT Cut Offs: NMIMS Cut Off 2025 were low with NMAT Score of just 209. In past NMIMS MBA Cut off for Mumbai Campus was about 225, and for rest of the campuses was 205-215. 

4. Paid Re-Registration for Final Selection Round Required: Candidates who have been shortlisted need to book slots for the PI and competency assessment by filling an online form. Shortlisted candidates are required to pay INR 1,100 for the selection rounds. Last date to register for NMIMS Competency Test was January 21.

5. NMIMS Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assisted Personal Interview: Another important change is the introduction of NMIMS Artificial Intelligence AI Assisted Personal Interview Process.
The table below mentions the weightage of different parameters for NMIMS MBA admissions 2025:

Components of NMIMS Selection Process	Weightage
NMAT scores	20%
Competency assessment	50%
Personal interview	10%
Work experience	10%
Academic record HSC	5%
Graduation (pre-final year CGPA coverted to percentage)	5%
Total	100

9. Low NMAT Cut Off 
NMIMS Common NMAT Cut Offs for all the campuses was NMAT Score of just 209. In past NMIMS MBA Cut off for Mumbai Campus was about 225, and for rest of the campuses was 205-215. Check details in table below:

NMIMS Campus & Program	No. of Seats	Cut Off Logical Reasoning	Cut Off Language Skills	Cut Off Quantitative Skills	Overall NMAT 2024 Cutoff
NMIMS Mumbai MBA (General Management or Concentration in Finance/Marketing/Operations)	600	62	62	62	209
NMIMS Mumbai MBA Human Resources	120	62	62	62	209
NMIMS Mumbai MBA Business Analytics	120	62	62	62	209
NMIMS Mumbai MBA (Digital Transformation)	60	62	62	62	209
NMIMS Mumbai MBA Pharmaceutical Management	120	62	62	62	209
NMIMS Bangaluru MBA (General Management or Concentration in Finance/ Marketing/Human Resources/Strategy/ Analytics/ Operations)	240	62	62	62	209
NMIMS Jadcherla (Hyderabad) MBA (General Management or Concentration in Finance/Marketing/Human Resources/Strategy/Analytics/Operations)	240	62	62	62	209
NMIMS Navi Mumbai MBA (General management or Concentration in Finance/Marketing/Operations/Human Resources/Analytics)	120	62	62	62	209
NMIMS Indore MBA (General Management or Concentration in Finance/Marketing/Human Resources/Strategy/ Analytics/Operations)	120	62	62	62	209

In an interview with MBAUniverse.com, Dr Ramesh Bhat, Vice Chancellor, NMIMS University Mumbai, explained the rationale for the new approach, “This year, NMIMS Competency Assessment test is conducted in place of the WAT and WATSON Glazer tests. The test assesses candidates for different skill sets compared to the stage 1 assessment. These skill-sets align more with the requirements of a management program.” He further added, “The NMIMS competency ability assessment shows the candidate’s fit for management programs, while the stage 1 tests assess the candidate’s general aptitude. IIMs also practice assigning lower weightage to CAT in the final selection process of candidates, and the weightage is as low as 30% in some cases.”

Dr Bhat also shared that, “By integrating advanced technology with traditional evaluation methods, NMIMS is strengthening admissions standards and setting a unique benchmark for educational excellence.”

Also read these important articles about last year’s admission process.

1. https://www.mbauniverse.com/articles/nmims-vice-chancellor-dr-ramesh-bhat-interview-mba-admission-2025
2. https://www.mbauniverse.com/articles/nmims-competency-assessment-test
3. https://www.mbauniverse.com/articles/nmims-artificial-intelligence-ai-assisted-personal-interview