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NMAT Cut off 2022: Check Expected & Previous Year Cut offs 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017

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NMAT Cut off 2022 is the minimum score required by the candidate to participate in the admission process of NMIMS and other NMAT score accepting colleges. NMAT 2022 cut off will be released separately by the participating colleges on their official website after the declaration of NMAT by GMAC 2022 Result. Based on the expert analysis, NMIMS NMAT cut off percentile is expected to be in the range of 92-97 percentile. Candidates must check the expected section-wise NMAT Cut off scores tabulated below:

Section NMAT Cut Off 2022 (Expected)
Language Skills 74+
Logical Reasoning 70+
Quantitative Skills 72+
Overall 215-235

Clearing the sectional as well as overall cutoffs will be mandatory to proceed to the further rounds of NMAT 2022 selection process. Based on the previous years’ cut off analysis, a normalized score of at least 230, equivalent to 98+%ile would be required to get into NMIMS Mumbai whereas, for NMIMS Bangalore, a score of 215-220 would be sufficient. Also, NMAT Cut off for other top colleges like VIT Vellore, XIMB, and KJ Somaiya ranges between 92-97 percentile with the scaled score between 180-250. Check NMAT 2022 College Predictor

NMIMS NMAT Cut off 2022

NMIMS NMAT Cut off 2022 (Expected)

NMIMS Campus NMAT Cut off score NMAT Cut off percentile Fee (in lakhs)
NMIMS, Mumbai 235+ 98-99 20.80
NMIMS, Bangalore 220+ 91-94 18.10
NMIMS, Hyderabad 210+ 90-92 16.50
NMIMS Indore 200+ 85-90 15.00
NMIMS Navi Mumbai 180+ 80-85 16.54

Section-wise Expected NMAT Cut off 2022 for NMIMS

Candidates must go through the expected sectional NMAT 2022 cut off for NMIMS campuses tabulated below.

NMIMS College Sectional Cut offs
Quantitative Aptitude Logical Reasoning Language Skills
NMIMS Mumbai 76 65 60
NMIMS Bengaluru 74 73 75
NMIMS Hyderabad 55 55 55
NMIMS Indore 55 50 50
NMIMS Navi Mumbai 65 67 64
NMIMS NMAT 2022 Cut off

Course-wise NMAT Cut off 2022 for NMIMS Mumbai

Given below is the expected NMIMS Mumbai NMAT Cut off 2022 course-wise based on the previous year admissions.

Course Language Skills Quantitative Aptitude  Logical Reasoning Overall Score
MBA in HR/ PGDM 55 74 61 208
MBA Banking/ MBA Capital Marketing 55 74 61 208
MBA in Pharmaceutical Management 50 50 50 169

NMAT College Predictor 2022

Candidates who appear for NMAT 2022 exam must use the college predictor tool to predict their chances of getting a call from the eligible colleges based on their expected scores and percentile. NMAT 2022 College Predictor uses the previous year cut off data of 70+ colleges that accept NMAT scores for MBA/ PGDM admissions. Check NMAT College Predictor 2022

NMAT Cutoff-wise List of Colleges

NMAT Cutoff-wise List of Colleges

Based on the analysis of NMAT previous year cut offs 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017, we have provided below the list of colleges with cut offs above 90, 80, 70, and 60 percentiles respectively. It has been observed that the cut off for these colleges is usually in these given ranges every year.

NMAT Colleges with NMAT Cut off Above 90 percentile

NMAT college NMAT cut off percentile
NMIMS Mumbai Campus 95+
NMIMS Bengaluru Campus 91+
NMIMS Hyderabad Campus 90+
XIM, Bhubaneswar 90+

NMAT Colleges with NMAT Cut off Above 80 percentile

NMAT College NMAT cut off percentile
VIT, Vellore 85+
SRM University, Chennai 80+
Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida (Delhi NCR) 85+
SDA Bocconi, Mumbai 80+

NMAT Colleges with NMAT Cut off Above 70 percentile

NMAT College NMAT cut off percentile
IBS (ICFAI B-schools), Hyderabad & 9 other cities 75+
Alliance University, Bangalore 70-75
BSE Institute Ltd, Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad 75-80
WOXSEN, Hyderabad 75+
Amity University, Noida (Delhi NCR) 70+

NMAT Colleges with NMAT Cut off Above 60 percentile

NMAT College NMAT cut off percentile
Thapar School of Management, Chandigarh 65+
UPES, Dehradun 65+
BML Munjal University, Gurgaon 65+
ITM, Navi Mumbai 65+
Mody University, Laxman Garh (Jaipur) 60+
GSIB, Visakhapatnam 65+
HBS, Hyderabad 60+

Check NMAT 2022 Score vs Percentile

K J Somaiya NMAT Cut off 2022

K J Somaiya Institute of Management is one of the top AICTE approved MBA colleges located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Candidates who have taken NMAT 2022 can apply for MBA 2023-25 admissions at the institute.

  • KJ Somaiya accepts NMAT scores for admission to its MBA/ MBA IB/ MBA RM/ MBA FS/ MBA IMC/ MBA HR courses. Apart from NMAT, K J Somaiya also accepts CMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ GMAT scores.
  • K J Somaiya does not release section-wise cut offs and considers only the overall NMAT Cut off for admission.
  • Based on last year’s data, KJ Somaiya NMAT Cut off is expected to be in the range of 225-230.
  • Candidates meeting NMAT cut off 2022 will be eligible to participate in the shortlisting process that will include case study, group discussion, and personal interview rounds.
  • Candidates applying at K J Somaiya through NMAT 2022 must note that NMAT scores will be given a weightage of 35% in preparing the final merit list. Other parameters will include GP & PI scores, work experience, and educational qualifications. 

Tabulated below is the list of courses and the number of seats offered for admission:

Course Seats
MBA  240+ Supernumerary Seats
MBA Financial Services 60
MBA Retail Management 60
MBA IMC 60
MBA Human Resources 30

Read more about K J Somaiya 2022 Cut off & Admission Process

People Also Ask

Ques. What is NMIMS NMAT Cut off?

Ans. NMAT Cut off is the minimum score and percentile required by the candidate to be eligible for proceeding to the further rounds of NMAT selection process. NMAT Cut off 2022 for NMIMS Mumbai is expected to be in the range of 95-97 percentile. However, the cut off for NMIMS Hyderabad and Bangalore is expected to be between 92-94 percentile. 

Ques. What is considered a good score in NMAT exam to get a seat in NMIMS Mumbai?

Ans. Based on the analysis of previous years’ data, it has been observed that the cut off score of NMIMS Mumbai is the highest. So, a score of 230-235 is 98+ percentile and this score is enough to get into NMIMS Mumbai & other campuses and other top colleges including XIMB, SDA Bocconi, VIT University, and more.

Ques. I will take NMAT 2022 twice. Which of the 2 scores will be considered?

Ans. GMAC will allow the candidates to appear 3 times for NMAT 2022 exam during the 70 day test window (Oct 10 to Dec 19). In case, the candidate appears for the exam more than once, then the best score of the 2 or 3 attempts can be used by the candidate for meeting the cut off criteria.

Ques. How is NMAT Cut off calculated?

Ans. NMAT Cut off is calculated by NMIMS on the basis of various factors. The major factors considered are the number of seats available for admission, the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, NMAT scores, and previous year NMAT cut offs of the respective institutes.

Ques. Is 200 a good score in NMAT?

Ans. A score of 200 is considered a good score in NMAT. However, it might not be sufficient for admission to NMIMS Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru as their cut off is usually above 210. Candidates with a score of 200 can seek admission in other top colleges as per the 2021 ranking- Bennett University, ISBR Business School, IBS Hyderabad, SDA Bocconi, and Alliance University, Bangalore.

Ques. Is NMAT Score accepted by SP Jain Institute of Management & Research?

Ans. Yes, NMAT score is accepted by SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) for admission to its PGMPW (Post Graduate Management Programme for Women) program. To be eligible for admission, candidates also need to meet the other eligibility criteria mentioned below:

  • Minimum work experience of 4 years
  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
  • Career break of more than 1 year.

Ques. Is which form is NMAT Cut off released- score or percentile?

Ans. NMAT Cut off is released individually by the respective participating institutes. Hence, some institutes declare the cut off in the form of percentile while others declare it in the form of NMAT scores (both sectional & overall).

NMAT Cut off 2021

Given below is the section-wise NMAT Cut off range for NMIMS Campuses.

Sections NMIMS Mumbai Cut off NMIMS Bangalore Cut off
Logical Reasoning 68-75 73-75
Quantitative Aptitude 70-75 65-70
Language Skills 60-70 68-73
Overall Cut off 215-230 200-210
NMAT Cut off 2020

NMAT Cut off 2021 for Top Colleges

NMAT College Cut-Off Score / Percentile
NMIMS, Mumbai 235+ score
NMIMS, Bangalore 220+ score
NMIMS, Hyderabad 220+ score
ISB, Hyderabad 140+ score
XIM, Bhubaneswar 90+ percentile
Shiv Nadar University 85+ percentile
SDA Bocconi Asia Centre, Mumbai 200+ score
SRM University 180+ score
VIT, Vellore 200+ score
ISBR Business School, Bengaluru 140+ score

NMAT Cut off 2020

Sections NMIMS Mumbai Cut off NMIMS Bangalore/ Hyderabad Cut off
Logical Reasoning 79+ 70+
Quantitative Aptitude 73+ 65+
Language Skills 85+ 75+
NMAT Cut off 2019

NMAT Cut off 2019

College Language Skills (96) Quantitative Aptitude (144) Logical Reasoning (120) Overall Cutoff
NMIMS Mumbai (Full-time MBA Program/ MBA Banking/ MBA Capital Market/ MBA HR) 55 74 61 208
NMIMS Mumbai (Full-time MBA Pharmaceutical Management) 50 50 50 169
NMIMS Bangalore (PGDM) 55 70 55 200
NMIMS Hyderabad (PGDM) 55 70 55 200
NMAT Cut off 2018

NMAT Cut off 2018

Section NMIMS Mumbai Cut off NMIMS Bangalore Cut off
Quantitative Skills 65 65
Logical Reasoning 60 50
Language Skills 57 55
Total 209 200
NMAT Cut off 2017

NMAT Cut off 2017

Section NMIMS Mumbai Cut off NMIMS Bangalore Cut off
Quantitative Skills 65 65
Logical Reasoning 60 60
Language Skills 60 50
Total 210 190
NMAT Cut off 2016

NMAT Cut off 2016

Section NMIMS Mumbai Cut off NMIMS Bangalore Cut off
Quantitative Skills 74 70
Logical Reasoning 31 55
Language Skills 55 55
Total 208 200
Factors Determining NMAT Cut Off

Factors Determining NMAT Cut Off 2022

Various parameters are taken into consideration while deciding the cutoff for NMAT:

  • The number of seats available in a particular course.
  • The difficulty level of the exam.
  • Number of applicants for NMAT 2022
  • The total number of candidates who actually appeared for the exam.
  • Previous years’ cut-offs and admission trends.
NMAT Admission Process

NMAT 2022 Admission Process

NMAT 2022 Admission process involves appearing for NMAT exam, clearing the cut offs, appearing for GD, WAT, and PI rounds, and the release of the final merit list of shortlisted candidates.

Take NMAT by GMAC exam: Firstly, candidates need to take NMAT 2022 exam scheduled for 70 days from Oct 10 to Dec 19, 2022.

Clear NMAT Cut off: After the declaration of NMAT result, the respective participating colleges will release their sectional and overall NMAT cut offs. Candidates who have scored above the minimum cut offs will be eligible to take part in the further rounds of selection.

Group Discussion (GD): Candidates will be divided into groups of 7-10 and a relevant topic will be given for discussion. Candidates will be judged for their vision, viewpoints, leadership skills, and decision-making skills.

Personal Interview (PI): The GD round will be followed by the PI round. Candidates will be interviewed by a panel of experts and members of the internal selection committee. This round is mainly conducted to analyse the candidate’s personality, his/ her confidence and knowledge of important current affairs. Check NMAT 2022 GD/ PI Preparation

Release of Final Merit List: The final selection criteria for admission to MBA/PGDM programs via NMAT 2021 may be different for different participating institutes. Given below is the list of factors that will be taken into consideration at the time of final selection for 2022 admissions:

  • NMAT 2022 score
  • Personal Interview
  • Written Ability Test
  • Group Discussion
  • Academic record
  • Work Experience
  • Academic/Gender diversity

Read detailed NMAT 2022 Selection Process

NMIMS MBA 2023-25 Seat Intake

Tabulated below is the course-wise number of seats available at NMIMS campuses for MBA admissions through NMAT 2022 exam.

NMIMS Campus Name of the MBA Program Seats Available
NMIMS Mumbai MBA (2 year full-time program with specialization in Finance/Information Systems/Marketing/ Operations) 600
NMIMS Mumbai MBA- Human Resources 120
NMIMS Mumbai MBA- Decision Science & Analytics  60
NMIMS Mumbai MBA- Pharmaceutical Management 120
NMIMS Mumbai MBA- Business Analytics 240
NMIMS Hyderabad MBA  120
NMIMS Hyderabad MBA- Business Analytics 60
NMIMS Navi Mumbai MBA  120
NMIMS Indore MBA  60
NMIMS Bengaluru MBA  120
Frequently Asked Questions

NMAT 2022 Cut off FAQs

Ques. What is a good score in NMAT? 

Ans. Based on NMAT Cut off analysis of previous years, it can be observed that a score between 180 and 230 is good in NMAT for MBA admission. For admission in NMIMS campuses, 215+ is a good score in NMAT to lock your chances of selection.


Ques. Is 150 a good score in NMAT? 

Ans. With a score of 150 in NMAT, you will not be able to get admission in top NMAT score accepting colleges including NMIMS Mumbai, NMIMS Bengaluru, KJ Somaiya, SP Jain, etc. However, there are other good b-schools like IBS Hyderabad, LM Thapar School of Management, etc. that may accept a score of 150 in NMAT. 


Ques. Is 140 a good score in NMAT? 

Ans. Your chances of admission with a score of 140 are low. Some MBA colleges that may accept a low score of 140 include HBS Hyderabad, UPES Dehradun, Mody University Jaipur, ITM Navi Mumbai, etc. 


Ques. Is 204 a good NMAT score? 

Ans. Yes, 204 is a good score in NMAT for admission to B-Schools other than NMIMS like VIT Vellore, SDA Bocconi, XIMB. For NMIMS Mumbai, NMIMS Bangalore, and NMIMS Hyderabad, NMAT Cut off score usually ranges between 210-230. 


Ques. How can I get 90 percentile in NMAT? 

Ans. Based on NMAT Score vs Percentile analysis of previous years, to get a 90 percentile in NMAT, you need a score in the range of 195-205. To score above 95 percentile, you require a score above 215 in NMAT exam. 


Ques. Is it difficult to crack NMAT? 

Ans. NMAT is of moderate difficulty with no negative marking. It is not very difficult to crack NMAT if you have prepared well for all the three sections. NMAT Cut off score of 150-230 is good to get admission in MBA/PGDM based on NMAT score and percentile. 


Ques. What is the expected NMAT 2022 Cut off for SDA Bocconi?

Ans. SDA Bocconi offers MBA and Executive MBA courses in International Business through NMAT scores. NMAT 2022 Cut off score for SDA Bocconi is expected to be 200.


Ques. What is the expected NMAT 2022 cutoff for NMIMS, Mumbai?

Ans. Based on the previous year's cut off analysis, candidates can expect NMAT 2022 Cut off for NMIMS, Mumbai to be in the range of 95 to 98 percentile. For other NMIMS campuses, the cut off can be expected to be in the range of 93-96 percentile.


Ques. Which are the top 10 MBA institutes apart from NMIMS that accept NMAT 2022 scores?

Ans. Top 10 MBA institutes that will accept NMAT 2022 scores are:

  • XIMB, Bhubaneshwar
  • ISB, Hyderabad
  • Alliance School of Business, Bangalore
  • SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai
  • VIT Vellore
  • SRM University, Delhi NCR, Sonepat
  • Shiv Nadar University
  • ITM, Navi Mumbai
  • BML Munjal University
  • ISBR Business School, Mumbai

Ques. What are the factors affecting NMAT Cut off?

Ans. For determining NMAT Cut off, the following factors are taken into consideration:

  • Difficulty level of NMAT exam
  • Number of candidates who appear for the exam
  • Number of Seats Available
  • Previous Year Cut off and admission trends

Ques. What are some of the top colleges in Bangalore that accept NMAT scores for admission?

Ans. Top colleges in Bangalore that accept NMAT scores for admission are:

  • NMIMS, Bangalore
  • Alliance University, Bangalore
  • ICFAI Business School, Bangalore
  • ISBR Business School, Bangalore

Ques. I have cleared the overall NMAT 2022 cut off, but not the sectional cut off. Am I eligible for admission?

Ans. No, you are not eligible for participation in further rounds of selection. It is mandatory to clear both sectional and overall NMAT Cut offs for admission. Clearing only the overall cut off will not make you eligible for MBA admission based on NMAT scores.


Ques. What is the expected NMAT 2022 Cut off for KJ Somaiya Institute of Management?

Ans. KJ Somaiya Institute of Management is one of the top MBA/ PGDM colleges approved by UGC. Based on previous year trends, KJ Somaiya NMAT Cut off 2022 is expected to be in the range of 220-230 for MBA 2023-25 admission.


Ques. What is the sectional cut off for NMAT 2022?

Ans. NMAT 2022 sectional cut offs will be released by NMIMS. Based on previous year cut offs, the sectional NMAT Cut off is tabulated below:

Section NMAT Cut Off 2022 (Expected)
Language Skills 76+
Logical Reasoning 70+
Quantitative Skills 75+
Overall 210-250

Ques. Which NMIMS Campuses have the highest and the lowest cut off?

Ans. NMIMS Mumbai has the highest cut off of around 94+ percentile. NMIMS Hyderabad & Bengaluru have NMAT cut offs in the range of 90-94 percentile. However, based on previous years’ analysis, NMIMS NMAT Cut offs for Navi Mumbai & Indore campuses are the lowest at 80-85 percentile.


Ques. How is the final merit list prepared for NMAT MBA admissions?

Ans. The final merit list is prepared after taking into account the scores obtained in NMAT exam, performance in GD/ PI rounds, academic records, and work experience. Given below is the expected weightage that will be assigned to various parameters for preparing the final NMAT 2022 MBA admissions list:

Factor Weightage
NMAT by GMAC Score 70%
Group Discussion (GD) 10%
Personal Interview 10%
Academic Performance 5%
Work Experience 5%

Ques. How many B-Schools accept NMAT scores for MBA/ PGDM admissions?

Ans. There are more than 42 B-schools in India that accept NMAT scores for admission to MBA/ PGDM programs. Also, NMAT scores are accepted by 25+ colleges located in Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco, and the Philippines.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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