NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

NMAT is a computer-adaptive online test conducted by GMAC for admission to an MBA program at various reputed B-schools in India. The following is an overview of NMAT eligibility criteria 2024:

Educational Qualification

Applicants for NMAT 2024 must have a certificate of classes 10th/12th and graduation or equivalent from the recognized board/institution.

Candidates must get the following minimum percentage of marks in their graduation:

• In the case of applicants from the General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories, 50% or its equivalent grade is required.
• In the case of candidates from the SC/ST categories, 45% or equivalent is required.

Candidates who are currently in their final year of graduation meet the NMAT eligibility to take the exam. However, their admission will be considered provisional until they submit the required final mark sheet and certificate of graduation at the time of admission; otherwise, their admission will be revoked.

Also, candidates who have completed a professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA) or are waiting for the result can also apply.

Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing for the NMAT 2024 exam.

Nationality

• Indian nationals and NRIs have separate eligibility criteria, and Indian nationals are preferred more.
• Foreign Nationals with a valid GMAT score.

Number of Attempts

In a year, candidates can take NMAT 2024 exam 3 times, including the first attempt, retakes, and no-shows. Candidates must note that the best marks out of the three attempts will be considered for the final percentile calculation.

Important Note: If the test taker registers for NMAT 2024 and then finds that he/she is not - eligible for admission to the desired program, NMAT exam fee will not be refunded.

To avoid missing out on any of the latest updates on NMAT 2024, visit NMAT Notification 2024.

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NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2024: Interview Round

NMAT Score

• No restriction exists on the number of attempts a candidate can take the NMAT exam.
• However, the best score of all attempts will be considered for the final selection process.

Professional Work Experience

• Work experience is not mandatory for the NMAT by GMAC exam.
• However, candidates having prior work experience of 2-3 years in the relevant field may be considered during the admission process. Some NMIMS institutes generally give preference to candidates with work experience.

Also Read: GD, PI and WAT.

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NMAT Eligibility Criteria for Admission to NMIMS Mumbai

Here are the NMAT eligibility criteria 2024 for admission to NMIMS Mumbai:

• Bachelor's Degree: You must have a full-time Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized University with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks on the first attempt.
• NMAT Score: No minimum NMAT score has been mentioned by NMIMS, but a competitive score is usually above the 90%ile, roughly around 215-220 for flagship programs such as the MBA in Marketing and Finance. Anything above the 80%ile, i.e., around 195-200, will enhance your chances for the other programs.
• Work Experience: Though not necessary, work experience surely adds value to the application. Most of the courses at NMIMS, like the MBA in HR for instance, would especially want their applicants with at least two years of experience.

Additional Eligibility Requirements for Specific Programs

• MBA - Business Analytics: The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in either engineering, mathematics, statistics, commerce, or economics with at least 50% marks and mathematics/statistics as a compulsory subject.
• MBA - Pharmaceutical Management: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy with a minimum of 50% marks.
• MBA - Technology Management: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology with a minimum of 50% marks.

Also Check: NMAT Syllabus 2024 | NMAT Exam Pattern 2024

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NMAT Eligibility Criteria For Other Top B-Schools

Candidates must be prepared for the exam to score over the NMAT cutoff 2024. But before that, candidates must know about the eligibility criteria for the examination they are signing up for; therefore, to make your task easy, we have placed a table below showcasing the NMAT 2024 eligibility criteria for some of the top B-schools, as follows:

The NMAT exam for the year 2024 is just a month away, so all serious NMAT takers are advised to start attempting NMAT mocks in order to improve their chances of success in NMAT 2024.

Also Check: NMAT preparation 2024

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NMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria For International Students

To be eligible for the NMAT as an international student, you must meet the following criteria:

Educational Qualification

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3/4) from a recognized university in any discipline.
• Minimum aggregate score of 50% in your Bachelor's Degree.

English Proficiency

• If you come from a non-English speaking country, you must demonstrate English proficiency through tests like TOEFL or IELTS.

Work Experience

• Have at least 2 years of post-graduation work experience. This is not a mandatory requirement, but many business schools prefer it.

Additional Requirements for NRIs and Foreign Nationals

• NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) might need to provide proof of their NRI status.
• Foreign Nationals might need to submit a valid GMAT score (generally 600+).

To know more about colleges accepting NMAT scores outside India, click here.

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NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2024: Reservation Policy

There is no reservation policy for candidates applying for the NMAT exam. The eligibility criteria for the NMAT exam give equal consideration to each category. However, interested NMAT takers should keep an eye on the following:

• Individual colleges accepting NMAT scores set their reservation criteria for admission.
• These criteria often follow national reservation policies or might have additional quotas.
• Always check the specific reservation policy of the college you are applying to for accurate information.

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

NMAT 2024 Exam Fees

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.

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NMAT Registration 2024

Candidates who fulfill the NMAT exam eligibility criteria can proceed to complete the NMAT 2024 application form. The last date for NMAT registration 2024 is October 10th, 2024 (Thursday).

Candidates who fail to pay the exam fee will not be given entrance to the exam venue. NMAT 2024 admit card will be provided only to those who have successfully submitted their application form and paid the fees.