NMAT Exam Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| General MBA/HR/PGDM | The basic educational qualification to appear for the NMAT Exam is passing the 10+2+3 process recognized University/ Institution with a minimum aggregate score of 50% marks or equivalent grade. |
| MBA in Pharmaceutical specialization | The basic educational qualification to apply for the MBA in Pharmaceutical is passing graduation in Pharmacy, Life Science, MBBS, BDS, Science, BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biotechnology; Post-graduate degree aggregate score of 50% marks or equivalent grade. The candidate should have worked in a Pharmaceutical company for more than 2 years. |
📊 NMAT College Wise Requirements
| NMIMS PGDM | Candidates must have passed 10+2 along with graduation from a recognized university. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% in the first attempt. Distance Learning/Part-time graduates are not allowed. |
|---|---|
| NMIMS MBA Pharmaceutical Management (Only for Mumbai Campus) | Candidates should have passed 10+2 along with a graduation degree in Pharmacy, Life Science, MBBS, BDS, Science, BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Biotechnology. Candidates should also have a post-graduate degree in Psychology, Sociology, and Economics. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% in the first attempt. Distance Learning/Part-time graduates are not allowed. Candidates who have two or more years of work experience in Pharmaceutical companies will be given more preference. |
| NMIMS MBA (Only for Mumbai Campus) | Candidates must have passed 10+2 along with graduation from a recognized university. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% in the first attempt. Distance Learning/Part-time graduates are not allowed. |
| Shiv Nadar | Must have completed a graduation degree or equivalent with 50% or equivalent CGPA from recognized universities or professional bodies such as ICSI, ICAI, and ICWAI. |
| Thapar School of Management | Graduates or post-graduate in any discipline with 50% marks or CGPA. |
| GITAM school of international business | Graduate or equivalent from a recognized university. |
| Thapar School of Management | Graduates or post-graduate in any discipline with 50% marks or CGPA. |
| MISB Bocconi | 50% marks in 10th, 12th, and graduation levels. |
| Amrut Mody school management | 50% or equivalent from a recognized university. 45% of SC or ST candidates. |
| NMIMS MBA HR (Mumbai Campus) | Candidates must have passed 10+2 along with graduation from a recognized university. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% in the first attempt. Distance Learning/Part-time graduates are not allowed. |
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- Category
- Reservation / Preference
- General / Unreserved
- No reservation, open competition
- Scheduled Caste (SC)
- Seats reserved as per the rules of participating institutes
- Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- Seats reserved as per the rules of participating institutes
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- Reservation as per institute / government norms
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- Reservation as per institute / government norms
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.I am not a domicile of India. Can I apply for the NMAT Exam?
Yes, according to the official notification of NMAT Exam, you can apply for it. However, these candidates have to submit the student’s visa as prescribed to them by the government of India.
Q2.Is it mandatory to pass Graduation with 60% marks for the NMAT application?
No, it is mandatory to pass Graduation with 60% marks for the NMAT application. In the Unreserved category, students have to score 50% marks while SC/ST have to score 45% marks.
Q3.I have a 40% disability. How many years of age relaxation am I eligible to receive as per the NMAT Eligibility?
The candidates who belong to the PH category will not get any relaxation apart from the relaxation given under their category.
Q4.What are the NMAT Eligibility age criteria for recruitment?
As per the NMAT Eligibility, the candidate’s minimum age is 18 years while there is no maximum age for candidates of any category.
Q5.I do not have prior work experience in any industry. Can I apply for NMAT?
Yes, it is not mandatory to have prior work experience in any industry. However, having work experience will be an added advantage and the candidate will get preference over other students during the time of admission.
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