The NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT) by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) 2025 registration deadline is today, as per the revised dates. The exam conducting body has extended the registration deadline till October 18, 2025, from the previous deadline of October 10, 2025, allowing candidates additional time to complete the application process. According to this revised schedule, candidates must register by the end of the day to be eligible for the exam.
With NMAT 2025 serving as a gateway to MBA programmes in a reputed institute like Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), missing the registration deadline could delay academic plans by an entire year. Candidates are advised to act promptly if they have not yet completed their application. The exam is highly competitive and rigorous, assessing candidates on quantitative skills, language proficiency, and logical reasoning.
NMAT 2025 Eligibility
The key eligibility criteria for NMAT 2025 is as follows:
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate (all subjects) from a recognized university.
- For MBA, Business Analytics/Digital Transformation: Degree must be in relevant fields like B.E., B.Tech, B.Sc. (Maths, Stats, CS, IT, Analytics, Economics, Finance).
- For MBA Pharmaceutical Management: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Pharmacy or allied life sciences, medical, or biotechnology fields, with 50% aggregate.
- Candidates with healthcare or pharmaceutical work experience can also apply (subject to degree condition).
- No age limit
- Work experience is not mandatory (but preferred for some programs).
- Final-year students may apply provisionally; program-specific requirements may exist.
Candidates should verify specific institutional criteria separately. This set of criteria ensures candidates have the basic academic qualifications to take the NMAT 2025 exam and pursue management programs that accept NMAT scores.
NMAT 2025 Registration
Candidates can follow the below given step by step process to register for NMAT 2025 Exam:
- Step 1: Register for NMAT by GMAC on the official website; pay the exam fee and obtain your NMAT registration number.
- Step 2: Visit NMIMS official portal; use your NMAT registration number to fill out and submit the NMIMS application form, paying the required fee.
- Step 3: Ensure NMIMS registration is complete before your scheduled NMAT exam date (e.g., if exam is on 18 Oct 2025, register with NMIMS before 17 Oct 2025).
- Step 4: Enter a minimum of five program preferences in the NMIMS form; final preference is confirmed after shortlisting.
- Step 5: Download and verify the PDF application form from the NMIMS dashboard after payment; check all details for accuracy before submitting as no changes are allowed later.
- Step 6: Both NMAT by GMAC and NMIMS registrations must be completed, and the exam must be attempted to be eligible for shortlisting.
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Candidates should ensure all information provided is accurate and documents meet the prescribed criteria. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
