NMIMS Management Quota Admission: Eligibility and Fees

Reservation of Seats

A certain percentage of total seats (usually 10–20%, depending on the institution and state regulations) are set aside under this quota.

Eligibility Criteria

Students must still meet the basic eligibility criteria (such as minimum marks in qualifying exams) but may not need very high entrance exam scores.

Higher Fee Structure

Admission is usually granted with a higher tuition fee, capitation fee, or donation compared to merit seats.

Direct Admission Process

It offers an alternative path for students who may not secure admission through competitive exams or counseling.

Regulation

The percentage of seats and rules governing management quota vary across states and institutions. Some states have strict caps and oversight, while others give more freedom to private institutions.

Final Year Students

Those appearing in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply, provided they clear all exams and achieve the 50% aggregate before enrolment.

Educational Requirements

A candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in all subjects they appeared for

Work Experience

Not mandatory, but two or more years of post-qualification industry experience is preferred for core MBA

Programme Specific

MBA Core / MBA HR

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate
• Work experience preferred.

MBA Business Analytics

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Commerce, Economics, Management Studies, or Computer Science.
• Mathematics or Statistics must have been a compulsory subject at graduation.
• Minimum aggregate is 50%
• Work experience preferred

MBA Digital Transformation

• Degree in Engineering (any stream), MCA, B.Sc. (IT/Computer Science/Electronics/Physics/Maths), or any graduate program with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
• Minimum aggregate is 50%

MBA Pharmaceutical Management

• Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm / M.Pharm), BDS, BHMS, BAMS, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, MBBS, Microbiology, or related fields.
• Minimum aggregate is 50%
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector may be considered.

Entrance Exam

• A valid score in NMAT by GMAC is mandatory for all MBA applicants.
• Only the first attempt of NMAT is considered retakes are typically not accepted.

NMAT by GMAC Entrance Exam

• Candidates must appear for the NMAT by GMAC exam. However, NMIMS only considers your first attempt score, even if you take it multiple times
• The overall cut-off for all campuses in 2025 has been set at 209, though past cut-offs varied between 205–225 across different campuses and programs

Registration & Application

• After NMAT, register on the NMIMS portal using your GMAC ID. Pay the application fee
• Prepare and upload the following documents like Class X and XII certificates, Bachelor's degree mark sheets and certificate, Work experience certificate, Migration certificate

Shortlisting & Selection Rounds

• Based on NMAT performance, NMIMS shortlists candidates for further rounds
• Selection is done based on Competency Assessment, Personal Interview (PI), NMIMS Aptitude Test
• Students can take note that the Competency Assessment and PI sessions are held in four daily slots

Merit List & Fee Payment

For MBA admissions (NMAT-based) in 2025, the merit list was published on March 15, 2025, determining candidate statuses such as Selected, Waitlisted, or Rejected.