MUMBAI – The application window for SVKMs NMIMS MBA program for the 2026-28 academic batch officially closes today, October 10 . Aspiring management students are urged to finalize their registrations before the day ends. Concurrently, the registration deadline for the NMAT exam, a mandatory entrance test for NMIMS MBA admissions, also falls on October 10.
Critical Deadlines for MBA Hopefuls
SVKMs NMIMS initiated its online application process for MBA admissions on August 1 . After more than two months, the application period culminates today. This deadline is firm for all candidates seeking admission to the 2026-28 MBA cohort across NMIMS campuses. Failure to register by the closing time will disqualify applicants for this admission cycle.
Students must act swiftly to complete both the NMAT and NMIMS application forms. Both registrations are critical steps in securing consideration for the program.
Understanding the Application Process
The path to NMIMS MBA admission requires a two-step application. First, candidates must register for and complete the NMAT exam. This involves filling out the NMAT application form available on the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) website. The NMAT is a computer-adaptive test designed to assess skills critical for success in graduate management education.
Following NMAT registration, candidates proceed to the second step: completing the specific NMIMS MBA application form. This form is accessible directly via the NMIMS admissions portal. The integrated process ensures that NMIMS receives both the NMAT scores and the candidate’s detailed profile. The official registration portal can be accessed at: https://nmat.nmims.edu/
NMAT Exam: First Attempt Matters
The NMAT exam offers flexibility, allowing candidates to attempt the test up to three times within its designated window. This provides opportunities for score improvement. However, SVKMs NMIMS operates with a specific policy regarding these attempts. The university only accepts and considers the score from a candidate’s first attempt at the NMAT exam for MBA admissions.
This policy means that while applicants can retake the NMAT to improve their overall score for other institutions, only their initial performance will count for NMIMS. This emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation and strategic timing for the first NMAT attempt.
Comprehensive Admission Selection Stages
SVKMs NMIMS employs a structured two-stage evaluation process for MBA admissions.
Stage 1: NMAT Examination
The initial stage requires candidates to successfully complete the NMAT exam. Strong performance on the NMAT is fundamental, as it directly influences whether a candidate progresses to the next phase of the admission process. The NMAT score acts as a primary filter for eligibility and shortlisting.
Stage 2: Competence Test and Personal Interview
Candidates who meet the NMAT score cut-offs are then shortlisted for the second stage. This stage typically involves a competence test, designed to further assess analytical and problem-solving skills, followed by a personal interview. The interview component allows the admissions committee to evaluate a candidate’s communication abilities, leadership potential, and overall suitability for the demanding MBA program.
Detailed guidelines for Stage 2, including the specific format of the competence test and the weightage assigned to various components of the selection process, are traditionally released by SVKMs NMIMS in January each year. Prospective applicants should monitor the official NMIMS website for these updates.
Program Capacity and Outlook
In the preceding admission cycle, SVKMs NMIMS offered approximately 1740 seats across its various campuses for the MBA program. While the university’s admission handout for the upcoming 2026-28 batch does not explicitly state the total seat availability, it is widely anticipated that the number of MBA seats will remain consistent with previous years. This consistency provides a benchmark for applicants regarding the program’s competitive nature.