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; however, if exams are scheduled during or after the program’s commencement, admission will be subject to NMIMS’s discretion upon submission of required documents.
• 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: 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 

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

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 nmat.nmims.edu, Click on Step 2 registration, enter your NMAT by GMAC™ registration number, and complete the application process. Please 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 

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 

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:

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:

Conclusion 
NMIMS MBA Admission 2026 offers aspirants an opportunity to pursue management education at one of India’s leading business schools, with programs spread across six campuses. The process emphasises transparency, merit, and diversity, with clear eligibility norms, structured selection stages, and a reservation policy to promote female participation. Applicants should carefully review program-specific requirements, deadlines, and fee details, and complete registrations well before the last date to secure their chance at admission.

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