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IILM NMAT 2025 Cutoff for admission to its MBA program is expected to be around 200 or more for the academic year 2026-28. The IILM NMAT cutoff is set to be the benchmark criterion for shortlisting candidates for the GD/PI rounds. Aspiring applicants are required to register on the official website to start the admission process. The applicant will get an auto-generated e-mail with their unique application form link. Besides NMAT, IILM also accepts a valid score from other MBA entrance exams like CAT (conducted by IIMs)/ XAT/ MAT/ NMAT/ CMAT/ GMAT.
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Only the candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria will be considered for admission based on the IILM NMAT cutoff 2025. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a university/institution recognized by the UGC or equivalent bodies with a minimum score of 55% in aggregate or an equivalent grade (CGPA/ CPI/ etc.). Candidates in their final year of bachelor’s degree program can also apply, provided they can produce the final year degree certificate/mark sheet later. Test scores in any of the following national-level tests conducted in the current year.
The IILM NMAT cutoff depends on a few key factors like the difficulty level of the NMAT exam, total qualifying candidates, Normalisation of scores, total seats available, and the reservation criteria. The expected IILM NMAT cutoff for 2025, based on the factors mentioned, is listed in the table below.
Programs | IILM NMAT Cutoff 2025 (Expected) |
MBA | 200-210 |
The IILM NMAT cutoff trends from previous years are mentioned in the table below.
Programs | IILM NMAT Cut off 2024 | IILM NMAT Cutoff 2023 | IILM NMAT Cutoff 2022 | IILM NMAT Cutoff 2021 |
MBA | 205 | 200+ | 180 | 170 |
The candidates are shortlisted for the selection process based on the IILM NMAT cutoff. Applicants with good academic achievements, performance in a wide array of extracurricular activities, and a statement of purpose will be selected and invited for the IILM Personal Interview before the final communication about their admission. Qualifying candidates will be informed about the date, time, and venue of the Selection Process (written test and/or Interview). In certain cases, options of dates will be available giving greater flexibility. It is the responsibility of the applicant to check the correspondence. If a shortlisted candidate fails to select the date (for which various options will be made available) and admission to the particular program is closed, it will be his/her responsibility.
Selection Criterion
NMAT Score
Performance in the Personal Interview, Simulation, and Case Study
Academic Record
Competitive Exam Scores
Work Experience (if any)
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The expected IILM fee structure for MBA 2026 admissions is described in the table below.
Fee Head | MBA Fee Amount (Rs.) |
At the time of admission | 90,000 |
First | 3,00,000 |
Second | 1,52,000 |
Third | 1,52,000 |
Fourth | 1,52,000 |
Fifth | 1,52,000 |
Sixth | 1,52,000 |
Total | 11,50,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NMAT cutoff 2025 for IILM is expected to be above the 200 mark. Candidates with an NMAT score of 200 and above have a strong chance of getting shortlisted for the GD/PI rounds.
The average package for IILM MBA is around Rs. 8.6 lakhs per annum. The highest package for IILM MBA is Rs. 24 lakhs per annum.
The fees for an MBA from IILM can cost around Rs. 11.5 lakhs for two years. The fee is to be paid in six to seven installments. IILM also provides financial assistance to selected students in the form of scholarships.
Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a university/institution recognized by the UGC or equivalent bodies with a minimum score of 50% in aggregate or an equivalent grade (CGPA/ CPI/ etc.). A valid scorecard for any of the accepted MBA entrance exams will be required.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Vaish!
When you sit for NMAT, it does take a strict process of identity verification. That can be done as follows:
MAT and NMAT are both entrance exams conducted for admission into management program in India. While there maybe some overlap in terms of the general aptitude & reasoning sections, it's important to note that they are conducted by different bodies and have different focuses.
MAT covers sections like language comprehension,
Hello aspirant,
Because the NMAT is one of the most well-liked management entry exams, the cutoff scores are relatively high. You can anticipate a call from NMIMS Bangalore or Hyderabad with these marks, but not from NMIMS Mumbai. An alternative to NMIMS, the universities you can attend are:
Given below is the list of some of the MBA colleges in India you can get based on your NMAT scores:
The list of colleges given
Hi there,
With an NMAT score of 184, several mid-tier and private MBA colleges are realistic options. While top NMAT-participating institutes, such as NMIMS Mumbai, usually require much higher scores, a score of 184 is suitable for colleges with moderate cutoffs.
Based on recent admission patterns, you can target institutes
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