NMIMS Mumbai Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Ans. NMIMS Mumbai does not conduct the Watson-Glaser Test anymore for MBA admission. The test has been replaced with a Competency Assessment Test from 2025 onwards. It is a computer-based test of 45 minutes. The questions are objective (MCQs) that check simple skills like verbal, analytical, and basic managerial abilities. It holds a weightage of 50% in the final selection process, even more than the NMAT scores.

Ans. NMIMS Mumbai application fee varies by program. For MBA admissions via NMAT, the fee is INR 2,900. Further, qualified candidates have to submit INR 1,100 for the 2nd stage of the admission process.

For B.Tech admissions via NMIMS-CET, the fee is INR 2,000 plus taxes. Other courses may have different fees. Payment is made online during the application process, and fees are generally non-refundable.

Ans. Yes, international students can also apply for NMIMS Mumbai. They must fulfill the eligibility criteria and entrance exam requirements specific to their chosen program. For MBA, NMAT scores are considered, and separate guidelines apply for international candidates. It is advised to check the official NMIMS website for detailed procedures and visa-related assistance.

Ans. NMIMS Mumbai fee structure varies across different programs. Below is a fee overview of a few of the major courses:

Ans. For MBA admission at NMIMS, only the NMAT exam is accepted. CAT or XAT scores are considered. All students must take the NMAT exam and achieve a score of 205 or higher to be eligible for admission to the Mumbai campus. Along with the overall cutoff, candidates also need to qualify for the section cutoffs, which is generally a score above 60.

Ans. No, candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE / Teacher Fellowship examination of the apex bodies in higher/technical professional education or other equivalent examination over a period of the last 3 years are exempted from the NMIMS entrance test. However, such candidates have to appear for the Personal Interview.

Ans. Candidates who are interested in taking admission in NMIMS Mumbai can follow the steps mentioned below:

• Choose the course (MBA, B.Tech, B.Arch, Law, etc.).
• Give the required entrance exam:
  • MBA → Only NMAT is accepted
  • B.Tech → NMIMS-CET or SAT/ACT
  • B.Arch → NATA
• Apply online on the NMIMS Mumbai admission website.
• Selection process:
  • MBA → NMAT + Competency Test + PI
  • B.Tech/B.Arch → Merit list, counselling, and document verification
• Submit mark sheets, exam scorecards, and ID proofs.
• Pay the admission fee to confirm your seat.

Ans. For admission to law courses at NMIMS Mumbai, students need to give either NMIMS LAT, the university exam or CLAT. NMIMS LAT is the main exam for courses like BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.). The exam has questions from English, Maths, Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, and Legal Reasoning.

If a student has a valid CLAT score, they are not required to appear for the NMIMS LAT. In addition, admission to LLM courses is based on CLAT PG or PGCETL exam scores or the entrance test conducted by the institute, followed by a Personal Interview.

Ans. The MBA acceptance rate at NMIMS Mumbai is about 31% in general. But for some branches, it is less than 1% because of very high competition. Admission is based on the NMAT exam. After that, students have to take a Competency Test and a Personal Interview (PI). As the competency test carries 50% marks, it makes the admission process very tough. The cutoff is around 97 percentile or a score of 205 and above.

Ans. Candidates with a master’s degree in the relevant discipline and 55% marks are eligible to apply for PhD courses at NMIMS Mumbai. They can apply on the official website of NMIMS and pay the application fee of INR 2,500.

Further, they must specify the following in their submission: specialisation area for PhD, Statement of Purpose (SOP) of up to 500 words, a 500-word note on the research idea in the field of study, and the choice for Full-Time or Executive PhD.

PhD admissions will be conducted in a two-stage written test followed by a personal interview. The test involves a general aptitude test similar to the GMAT format and a subject-specific essay-type written test. Candidates must score at least 50% in the written examination to qualify for the interview round.

Ans. NMIMS offers admission to B.Tech courses based on NMIMS-CET. In addition, the institute also accepts SAT or ACT scores. However, JEE Main scores are not considered for B.Tech admissions at NMIMS Mumbai. Further, candidates have to appear for a counselling round. Marks obtained in the 12th standard will also be considered for the final selection. Candidates with 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, or Vocational courses and 45% marks in aggregate are eligible to apply.

Ans. To get admission into the Executive MBA (EMBA) at NMIMS Mumbai, you must have at least 5 years of full-time work experience after graduation. The work must be in an executive, supervisory, or managerial role. Internships, projects, training, or trainee roles are not counted.

You also need a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks. The program is for 2 years. Admission is done through a written test, a personal interview, and a review of work experience.