School of Business Management, NMIMS University Mumbai Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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NMIMS SBM is among the premier private B-schools in India with AACSB and EQUIS accreditation is ranked 4th in the Outlook-ICARE MBA rankings 2020 for private B-schools. The full-time courses offered by NMIMS SBM include MBA, PG Diploma, Ph.D. and Specialized Programs. 

Direct Link: NMIMS MBA Registration 2026

NMIMS School of Business Management, Mumbai is inviting applications for its MBA program. 

  • Admissions to MBA, MBA HR, MBA Business Analytics, MBA Digital Transformation and MBA Pharmaceutical Management is done through NMAT (Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test).
  • The eligibility criteria for admission to MBA and MBA HR is passed in a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from any discipline + 2 years of industry experience is desirable
  • Admission to the Ph.D. program is done on the basis of a written test followed by an interview.
  • NMIMS conducts the 2nd Stage of the selection process that includes Competency Assessment Test and PI.
  • Candidates have to apply online through the official website of the university.

Read More: NMIMS SBM Fees Structure

NMIMS SBM Admission Dates 2026

GMAC has released the NMAT schedule for MBA admissions at SBM NMIMS Mumbai. The schedule for NMAT registrations and examinations is mentioned below:

Events Date
NMAT 2025 Registration Aug 01 - Oct 18, 2025
NMAT 2025 Scheduling Aug 01 - Oct 25, 2025
NMAT 2025 Rescheduling Aug 01 - Dec 16, 2025
NMAT 2025 Exam (Including Retakes) Nov 05 - Dec 19, 2025
NMAT 2025 Registration (Retake) Nov 06 - Dec 16, 2025
NMAT 2025 Scheduling (Retake) Nov 06 - Dec 16, 2025

Further, students have to separately register for MBA admissions. The tentative schedule is given below:

Events Date
Session Commencement & Admission Closure Jun 02 - Jul 19, 2026
NMIMS MBA Application Deadline Oct 18, 2025
SOP Submission Deadline (Including Registration & Slot Booking) Jan 25, 2026
Competency Test & PI Jan 31 - Feb 26, 2026
Final Result Date Mar 16, 2026

NMIMS SBM MBA Admission 2026

The institute offers MBA program in 

  • MBA (Core) specializations in Business Environment & Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Communications, Operations and Data Science, Economics, Human Resources & Behavioural Sciences
  • MBA Pharmaceutical ManagementMBA HRMBA Business Analytics, MBA Digital Transformation
  • The Dual Degree MBA Decision Science & Analytics + MS in Business Analytics & Information Management from Purdue University. 
Course MBA
Duration 2 Years
Type Full Time
Eligibility Bachelor degree in relevant subject with 50% Marks
Selection Criteria NMAT Score

Eligibility: 

  • MBA (Core, Human Resourse): Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate (all the subjects for which the candidate has taken & appeared) + 2 years of industry experience is desirable
  • MBA in Business Analytics: Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3 or more years of graduation) in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Commerce, Economics, Management Studies, or Computer Science with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (all the subjects for which the candidate has taken & appeared) ) plus two-years of industry experience is desirable. Mathematics or Statistics must be a compulsory subject in graduation
  • MBA in Digital Transformation: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Any stream) /MCA, /B.Sc. (IT)/ BSc. (Computer Science)/ BSc. (Electronics)/ BSc. (Physics)/ BSc (Maths)/ Any other graduate degree with Mathematics as a compulsory subject. The minimum pass marks of 50% in aggregate (all the subjects for which the candidate has taken & appeared) plus a minimum of 2-years of industry experience is desirable
  • MBA Pharmaceutical Management: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Pharmacy(B.Pharm & M.pharm) , BDS, BHMS, BAMS , Biochemistry , Biotechnology,MBBS, Microbiology from a recognized University  with a  minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.

Selection Criteria: 

Stage 1: For applying to the following NMIMS University programs, NMAT by GMAC™ test is a mandatory test:

  • MBA
  • MBA HR
  • MBA Business Analytics
  • MBA Digital Transformation
  • MBA Pharmaceutical Management Mumbai

After the candidate has applied to NMIMS, the score of the NMAT by GMAC™ Test for all the NMIMS applicants will be submitted by GMAC to NMIMS (Deemed to-be- University)

Stage 2: Shortlisting of the candidates are based on NMAT sectional and total score will be done only for candidates applying to any of the NMIMS programs

NMIMS conducts the 2nd Stage of the selection process for the shortlisted candidates. The Process includes Competency Assessment and Personal Interview. The details will be informed subsequently. The selection process is done in person and the candidate must carry the NMAT by GMAC scorecard.

  • The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained by a candidate in NMAT by GMAC™, personal interview, competency test, and work experience.
  • The selection criteria is based on merit only. The decision regarding the cut-off of the merit list will solely lie with NMIMS. Aspirants who have applied for more than 1 Programme / Campus in the application forms will be selected based on their merit score and preferences and the availability of the seats in the respective programme.

Note: The call letter will be declared on the candidate's dashboard. Call letters will not be e-mailed or sent by post.

Key Point: 30% seats in the MBA Program will be offered to female candidates.

Major Changes for NMIMS MBA Admission 2026

The institute has updated its selection process by lowering NMAT weightage to 10% and increasing the competency test weightage to 60%. Academic performance has been excluded, while work experience and the Personal Interview (PI) each carry 15% weightage.

NMIMS has also revised the competency assessment format, which includes four sections: Verbal, Mental, Managerial, and Quantitative. There will be a total of 30 questions (earlier 20), each worth 3 marks.

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NMIMS SBM Executive Program Admission

The institute offers Executive MBA in several specializations: 

  • Pharmaceutical Management
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Information
  • Systems
  • Human Resources
  • Operations
Course Specialization
Course Executive MBA
Duration 2 Years (Weekend Program)
Eligibility Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Selection Criteria GMAT/ NMAT Score | Written Test, Personal Interview
Intake 

EMBA General: 60

EMBA Pharmaceutical Management: 40

Eligibility:

Minimum eligibility for an Executive MBA  is a pass in Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Selection Process: 

Selection to Executive MBA is done on the basis of Written Test conducted by NMIMS/ GMAT score of 600 and above/ NMAT score of 200 and above followed by personal interview. For Executive MBA in Pharmaceutical Management, the selection is done on the basis of a Written Test followed by a Personal Interview.

Key Points:

  • Applicants have to submit Work Experience Certificate, Appointment letter, promotion letter and relieving letter along with the application form.
  • The work experience should be full time excluding internships, projects, training period etc.
  • Candidates who have obtained bachelor’s degree through part-time, distance learning or correspondence mode from a recognized University are also eligible to apply.

NMIMS SBM Dual Degree Program Admission

The institute offers Dual Degree Program in Business Analytics. This includes MBA in Decision Science & Analytics (NMIMS Deemed to be University – SBM) and MS in Business Analytics & Information Management (Purdue University, Krannert School of Management).

MBA Dual Degree Eligibilty Criteria

  • Bachelors programs
  • Mathematics at grade 11 & 12
  • Test Score - NMAT by GMAC / GMAT/GRE

MBA Dual Degree Selection Process

  • Shortlisted cadidates - Case Discussion and Personal Interview
  • Selected Students get admission at NMIMS
  • Applicants submit SoP, LoR’s and Language Test Scores
  • A video essay is submitted for Purdue screening
  • Shortlisted students - Skype Interview
  • Selected students get final admit for the MBA DSA – MS BAIM program

Note:

  • NMIMS will accept candidates from the Main examination only. No retake score will be accepted.
  • Register with NMIMS before your scheduled date of exam or NMIMS last date whichever is earlier, for your candidature to be accepted at NMIMS.

NMIMS SBM Ph.D. Admission

The institute offers Ph.D. in Management in seven specializations i.e

  • Finance (4 Seats)
  • Economics (3 Seats)
  • Human Resources and Behavioural Science (3 Seats)
  • Marketing (2 Seats)
  • Information Systems (2 Seats)
  • Communications (2 Seats)
  • Business Policy and General Manage (3 Seats)

Course Ph.D in Management
TYpe Full Time
Eligibility Master’s degree/ Professional Degree declared equivalent in any discipline with minimum 55% marks.
Selection Criteria Written Test & Personal Interview

Eligibility:

Minimum eligibility for a Ph.D. program is Master’s degree in any discipline with minimum 55% marks from recognized university.

Selection Criteria:

The selection of the candidates in the Ph.D. program is done on the basis of the Written Test followed by personal interview.

Key Points:

  • Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF/UGC- CSIR NET/ SLET/GATE examination are exempted from appearing in entrance test but have to appear in personal interview.
  • The candidates will have to discuss their research topic during Personal Interview.
  • Part-time candidates will require a minimum five years of Full-Time Work experience in executive or supervisory capacity.

NMIMS SBM Application Process 2026

Candidates can apply to the desired courses in online mode only on the official website of the university. The step by step process to make an application is given below:

Courses under NMAT: Candidates willing to apply for MBA course can follow the below mentioned steps:

  • Step 1: Registration at NMAT by GMAC™: Visit www.nmat.org. to register online and complete the registration process by paying the registration fee. Note down your NMAT by GMAC™ registration number which is a prerequisite for completing the NMIMS application.
  • Step 2: Registration at NMIMS: Visit www.nmims.edu and enter your NMAT by GMAC™ registration number, and complete the application process. Candidates will not be able to fill out the NMIMS application form without the registration number. Complete the application process by paying the registration fees (non-refundable). The NMAT by GMAC™ application scores will be used for further selection process.

Note: Candidates must register only once for the NMAT

Other Courses:

Follow the given steps to apply for Non NMAT courses offered by SBM.

  • Visit the official website of the NMIMS and register online.
  • Before filling the online form, candidates are advised to read the instructions mentioned in the instruction sheet after referring to “Important Dates” for each course separately.
  • Payment of registration fees can be made by credit card (Visa/ Master).
  • The print out of completed form along with necessary documents should reach the given address:
    Deputy Registrar (Admission)
    SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
    V. L. Mehta Road, JVPD Scheme,
    Vile Parle (West),
    Mumbai – 400 056

NMAT by GMAC Pattern

GMAC designs NMAT question paper in a computer adaptive way. The Questions are framed from three sections: 

Subject

Number of questions

Time allotted

Marks

English

36

28 minutes

12-120

Quantitative aptitude

36

52 minutes

12-120

Reasoning

36

40 minutes

12-120

Total

108

120 minutes

360

The pattern of NMAT paper is similar to other MBA entrance examinations like CAT, XAT, etc. The paper will have MSQ type questions with four or more options.

  • Total number of questions: 108 Questions
  • Total number of sections in the paper: 3
  • Total Time allotted: 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Mode of examination: Online (Computer-Based Test)
  • Marking scheme: Three marks are awarded for every correct answer while there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Note: For every correct answer one mark will be awarded to the students and no mark will be deducted for any incorrect response.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques. How are the faculty of the School of Business Management NMIMS University?

Ans. SBM has an abundance of intellectual capital in the form of faculty members who are renowned in their respective fields and are committed to creating a dynamic learning environment. They create knowledge through extensive research in all functional areas of management, help the school to develop the curriculum in line with the evolving business environment and develop and practice innovative methods of teaching and learning.

Check: School of Business Management NMIMS Faculty

Ques. Who are the top recruiters at the School of Business Management NMIMS University?

Ans. The top recruiters at SBM NMIMS are Aditya Birla Group, UltraTech India, Swiggy, OYO, Mahindra, L'Oréal, Reliance, Ola, Cognizant, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, IBM and Microsoft among various others.

Ques. What are the jobs offered to MBA graduates from School of Business Management NMIMS University?

Ans. Major MBA job profiles along with the average salary is tabulated below:

Job Profile Average Salary (INR)
Account Manager INR 5 to 6 Lakhs
Sales Manager INR 9 to 10 Lakhs
Brand Manager INR 9 to 10 Lakhs
Human Resources Manager INR 4 to 5 Lakhs
Equity Research Analyst INR 3 to 4 Lakhs
Digital Marketing Manager INR 4 to 4.5 Lakhs
Management Consultant INR 10 to 12 Lakhs
Risk Manager INR 9 to 10 Lakhs
Marketing Manager INR 4 to 5 Lakhs

Check: MBA Course

Ques. Where can I find my results of NMAT by GMAC™?

Ans. The result for NMAT by GMAC™ test will be declared on the www.nmat.org.in website and the shortlisting for the 2nd stage of selection process will be declared on the www.nmims.edu website.

Ques. What is fee structure of MBA program at School of Business Management NMIMS University?

Ans. The total fee for MBA Program at School of Business Management NMIMS University is listed below:

Course Fee
MBA / MBA HR INR 12.5 lakh
MBA Pharmaceutical Management INR 8 lakh
MBA Business Analytics INR 11 LPA
MBA Digital Transformation INR 11 LPA

SBM NMIMS Upcoming Important Dates 2026


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NMAT 2026 Exam Date
Jan 13, 2026 - Jan 17, 2026
NMAT 2026 Registration Date
Jan 05, 2026 - Jan 10, 2026
NMAT 2026 Scheduling
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To get admission in SBM NMIMS you have to register at GMAC for the NMAT exam for which you get three chances and the highest score is taken for the admission process. you can pick any date to take the exam between the months of October and January and the mode of exam is also your own choice, either online proctored or offline.
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To enroll into SBM NMIMS you have to register at GMAC for the NMAT exam where you can choose any date as per your convenience between the months of october and january. You can appear for mock tests available at the GMAC portal and can reschedule your exam at a fee of Rs.2500
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To apply for MBA at NMIMS, you have to register for the NMAT exam via the GMAC website. You can choose a date and time as per your own comfort between the months of October and January. The cutoff is between 220-250 out of 360 with varying sectional cutoffs. The cutoff is released in February after which you are called in for WAT/PI process to finally get a call from NMIMS.
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there was a WAT and then a PI after we got shortlisted basis the cut off released for reaching campus of the NMAT scores. our NMAT exam had 3 attempts and we had a sectional cut off of 76 and an overall 240 for the Mumbai campus
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To apply for MBA in NMIMS you have to register for NMAT exam via NMAT by GMAC website after which you get 3 attempts and the best score is taken into consideration. Then the shortlist is given and selected students are called for the WAT/ PI round in mid-February. The final list is out by first week in march of the selected students.
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The admission process consisted of applying for the NMAT exam via NMAT by GMAC website where you can appear for the exam a maximum of 3 times from which the highest scorw will be considered. After the cutoff is released, the call for a WAT/ PI round is given to the selected candidates.
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Jun 27, 2022 11:03
Does SBM NMIMS conduct WAT for MBA admission?
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Mudit Mann
Jun 30, 2022 11:34

No, SBM NMIMS Mumbai does not conduct the WAT examination for MBA admission. You are required to qualify for the GMAT or NMAT with a valid score. You must have a qualified bachelor’s degree with 50% marks from a recognized university.

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What are the EMBA admission requirements of SBM NMIMS?
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The EMBA admission requirements include valid scores on GMAT or NMAT, written tests and personal interviews. You must have a qualified bachelor’s degree with 50% marks from a recognized university. You must have work experience.


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