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NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Minimum Qualification, Check Age Limit, Nationality

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NMAT Eligibility Criteria refers to the age limit, nationality, academic qualifications, aggregate marks, and other criteria that are required to apply for the NMAT exam by GMAC. As per the basic eligibility criteria, a candidate must have completed graduation with at least 50% marks from a recognized university/college. There is no upper age limit to apply for the NMAT exam.

Before registering for the examination, candidates should individually verify the eligibility criteria of NMAT-participating colleges. While applying, applicants are required to select five institutes of their preference for admission, and these institutes may have different eligibility criteria for admission. It must also be noted that the eligibility criteria may vary as per the allotted college.

Read all about the NMAT by GMAC Eligibility Criteria on this page. 

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NMAT General Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria related to the age limit, nationality, academic qualification, number of attempts, and the work experience to be able to fill the NMAT by GMAC 2024 Application Form. Check the NMAT eligibility criteria below.

Age Limit

There is no age limit to apply for the NMAT exam. GMAC does not specify any age criteria to sit for the NMAT exam, and hence any candidate from any age group can apply for the NMAT exam.

Educational Qualification

The basic educational qualification required for the NMAT exam are given below.

  • Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree (10+2+3 / 4) from a recognized university
  • A minimum of 50% marks in graduation
  • Candidates in the final year of graduation can also apply. However, their admission will be considered provisional until they submit the required final mark sheet and certificate of graduation at the time of admission.

Professional Work Experience

It is not mandatory to have any work experience for the NMAT exam. However, candidates with 2 to 3 years of work experience may be given preference during the time of admission process.

Number of Attempts

Candidate can appear for the NMAT exam 3 times during a year including the first attempt, retakes, and no shows. It should be noted that the out of the three attempts, the best score will be taken into consideration for the admissions.

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NMAT Eligibility Criteria - Institution-Wise

NMIMS Eligibility Criteria

Given below are some of the eligibility criteria for the most popular courses available at NMIMS. It is to be noted that the NMAT scores are accepted by not only Universities in India, but also abroad including, Morocco, Hungary, Nigeria, and Philippines. Check the NMIMS eligibility Criteria below.

Course

Educational Qualification

NMIMS MBA (Mumbai Campus)

  • Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized University
  • Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt.
  • Part-time graduates, distance-learning, or correspondence courses are not eligible to apply.

NMIMS MBA HR (Mumbai Campus)

  • Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized University
  • Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt.
  • Part-time graduates, distance-learning or correspondence courses are not eligible to apply

NMIMS MBA Pharmaceutical Management (Mumbai Campus)*

  • Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized University in Pharmacy, Life Science, MBBS, BDS, Science, BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biotechnology; Post-graduate degree in Psychology, Sociology, and Economics; B.Tech or B.E in Bio-Tech. or Bio-Medical 
  • Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt
  • Part-time or distance learning or correspondence course graduates are not eligible
  • Candidates working in pharmaceutical companies for more than two years are preferred

NMIMS PGDM* 

  • Full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized University
  • Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt.
  • Part-time graduates, distance-learning or correspondence courses are not eligible to apply

Xavier University Eligibility for NMAT 2024

Courses

Academic Eligibility

Work Experience

MBA in HRM, MBA in RM, MBA in SM, MBF

  • Candidates should have completed their graduation in any discipline under the 10+2+3 years pattern
  • They must have obtained at least 55 per cent marks in aggregate of bachelor degree

1-2 years of relevant work experience

MBA in UMG

Candidates having bachelor degree in Architecture, Geography (Hons.), Planning, Economics (Hons.) with minimum 60 -55 per cent marks in aggregate

At least 2 years of work experience in the Urban development sector

Thapar School of Management Eligibility for NMAT by GMAC

Course

Academic Eligibility

Work Experience

MBA

Candidates should have completed Graduation or Post Graduation in any discipline with 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognised university/institute

At least one year of managerial/leadership work experience

ISB Eligibility for NMAT 2024

ISB Eligibility for AMP in Business Analytics

Details

Academic Qualification

  • Candidates should have completed their graduation or post-graduation in Engineering/Technology, Mathematics/Statistics, Science
  • They must have studied Mathematics or Programming as part of their graduation/post-graduation degree

Work Experience

  • Candidates must have at least 2 years of full-time work experience
  • Candidates having 4-6 years of work experience will be given preference
  • Fresher candidates are also eligible however, they should have excellent academic record and analytical skills

Amity University Eligibility for NMAT by GMAC

Course

Academic Eligibility

Mandatory Subjects

MBA in Artificial Intelligence and Consulting, International Business and Artificial Intelligence

  • Candidates should have completed Graduation in any discipline with 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognised university/institute
  • Minimum 60 percentile in NMAT by GMAC

Mathematics

MBA in Competitive Intelligence and Strategic Management, MBA in Entrepreneurship, Finance, HR, Logistics, Marketing & Sales, Retail Management, Supply Chain Management, Transport and Logistics, Telecom Management

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MBA in Construction Project Management

Engineering or Architecture

MBA in International Business

  • Candidates should have completed Graduation in any discipline with 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognised university/institute
  • Minimum 45 percentile in NMAT by GMAC
 

Hyderabad Business School Eligibility for NMAT by GMAC

HBS MBA Eligibility

Details

Academics

Candidates should have completed graduation in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern with minimum 50 per cent marks in aggregate

Work Experience

At least 1-2 years of work experience after graduation

NMAT Eligibility Criteria for International Students

The eligibility criteria for International Students is mentioned below.

Eligibility Criteria

Description

Educational Qualifications

Full-time Bachelor degree (10+2+3/4) in any discipline from any recognized University 

Minimum Marks

Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the first attempt

GMAT Score 

600+ (the GMAT score for the last three years will be taken into consideration)

Work Experience

2+ years of post-qualification experience 

Additional Criteria

All the admissions for international candidates are subject to them getting clearance from the candidate's government (if required) and a student visa from the Indian Embassy in the candidate's country.

Eligibility Criteria for Other Top Colleges

Campus

Criteria

Amrut Mody School of Management

50% or equivalent from a recognized university. 45% for SC or ST candidates

MISB Bocconi

50% marks in 10th, 12th, and graduation level

Shiv Nadar

Must have completed graduation degree or equivalent, with at Graduation with 50% or equivalent CGPA recognized universities or professional body such as ICSI, ICAI, ICWAI

GITAM school of international business

Graduate or equivalent from a recognized university

NMAT Eligibility - Other Requirements

Apart from fulfilling the NMAT minimum eligibility requirements, candidates must also meet the other requirements to appear for the NMAT exam. Below listed are the conditions that the candidates should fulfill to complete the NMAT eligibility and application process.

  • Creating an account on the official website of NMAT by GMAC using valid email ID and Number
  • Filling out the NMAT Application Form with personal, contact, and academic details
  • Selecting five preferred B-schools where the NMAT score will be sent
  • Uploading recent passport-sized photographs
  • Paying the NMAT fee of INR 2800 via debit/credit card, or any other net banking medium
  • Schedule NMAT time, date, and location from the available slots
  • Downloading the NMAT admit card 2024 and carrying it to the exam center along with a valid photo ID proof
  • AIU certificate is mandatory for those who have completed their graduation from overseas university
  • Provisional admission will be granted to those who are currently pursuing their final year examination
  • Provisional admission is subject to clearing the final examination with at least 50% marks in their graduation
  • At the time of admission candidates must produce their semester/trimester or consolidated marksheets (if the college does not issue separate marksheets) of all the years
  • In case of a photocopy of the marksheet, attestation of the principal or official college seal is mandatory, without which the photocopy will not be accepted
  • Candidates who have passed or have appeared for their graduation examination from a University where the Grade Point Average system is followed, are then required to produce the equivalent percentage for the GPA/CGPA obtained in writing from the concerned University.

NMAT by GMAC - Reservation Policy

As per the Graduate Management Associate Council (GMAC) there is no reservation policy as the participating colleges have their own admission process. Hence, each participating institute have its own reservation policy for MBA/PGDM admissions. 

Furthermore, there is no provision of category-wise different minimum qualifying marks to register for NMAT exam, and also no concession is granted in NMAT application fee for candidates belonging to the reserved categories (ST/ SC/ OBC/ PwD).

Reservation of seats for the widows/wards of armed forces personnel killed/disabled in action or during peacetime and wards of Kashmiri migrants will be applicable for those candidates who have successfully met the desired cut-offs and other eligibility requirements of the respective course/s applied at the time of registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key points to consider while filling the NMAT application form??

Applying candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and must secure the required minimum marks in graduation as per the specific MBA college’s requirement. Final year students and those with professional degrees (CA, CS, or ICWA) are also eligible. There is no age limit for eligibility.

Is there an age limit for NMAT eligibility??

No, there is no age limit for candidates to be eligible for NMAT Examination.

Can candidates take NMAT multiple times in the same session??

Yes, candidates can take NMAT up to three times during the same session.

Is there negative marking in NMAT??

No, there is no negative marking in NMAT. This means that calculated guesses can indirectly help candidates.

Who is eligible to apply for NMAT??

Indian as well as NRI candidates can apply for NMAT.

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