NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2024: Check Nationality, Age Limit, Aggregate Score & Qualifications

NMAT conducted by GMAC - Graduate Management Admission Council is a National Level examination. It is an entrance test for candidates aspiring to take admissions in MBA or PGDM programs in top business schools & universities in India & abroad.

There is a specified NMAT eligibility criteria 2024 which the candidates need to match in order to apply for the exam. The basic eligibility requirements demand the candidates to have a bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institute or University. This article will cover the detailed NMAT 2024 eligibility criteria for NMAT 2024 specific to different business schools in India, the criteria for International students, and much more. Before proceeding to NMAT 2024 Registration, read the article till the end to not miss out on anything related to eligibility requirements of NMAT exam 2024.

Irrespective of the specialisation in MBA program or admission in any institute, candidates who want to appear for NMAT 2024 exam must fall under the below given general eligibility criteria:

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed their graduation in any stream from a recognised Institute or University. It is mandatory for the candidates to score a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the final year of their graduation / bachelors.

Students who are in their final year of graduation or awaiting results are also eligible to apply for NMAT 2024. However, their admission will be provisional until the mark sheet or certificate of graduation will not be submitted.

Number of Attempts

Candidates will get a maximum of three attempts in a year for NMAT, including ‘no-shows.’ The three attempts will comprise one fresh attempt and two retakes of the examination.

Professional Experience

Candidates with 2-3 years or prior work experience are given priority during the selection process at the time of admissions. However, applicants with no work-experience are also eligible to apply for NMAT 2024.

NMAT Age Eligibility

The NMAT by GMAC exam has no minimum or maximum age limit for participants, which means candidates of any age can apply for the exam.

* Please note that candidates need to provide true information regarding their NMAT exam eligibility criteria. Candidates who are found ineligible at any stage will be disqualified and not allowed to process further.

Below given in the NMAT 2024 eligibility criteria for International students / NRIs:

• Must have completed a bachelor’s degree with 50% marks from a recognised University.
• Similarly to Indian candidates, International students have no age limit to apply for the exam.
• Candidates who belong to Non-English speaking countries are required to be proficient in English language. They may be required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores to be eligible for the exam.

* The NMAT exam eligibility criteria may vary for International students. They are advised to contact the concerned officials of the University where they are seeking admissions through NMAT.

There are various B-schools in India and abroad including Nigeria, Philippines, South Africa, and Morocco, accepting admissions through NMAT for their MBA programs and PGDM. 

Below given is the NMAT Eligibility criteria 2024 to take admissions in some of the top B-Schools:

NMIMS Institute: NMAT Exam Eligibility Criteria

* For admissions in NMIMS MBA programs or PGDM, candidates with 2 to 3 years of work experience are preferred.

Amity University: NMAT exam Eligibility Criteria

XIM University: NMAT Exam Eligibility Criteria

ISB (Indian School of Business): NMAT Exam Eligibility Criteria

For information on NMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria for more top Business Schools, candidates must get in touch with the concerned Institute officials.

Below given are some important aspects candidates need to remember regarding the NMAT eligibility criteria for MBA admissions or enrolling for PGDM courses in top colleges:

• The eligibility of the candidates appearing for the exam will be cross-verified later before their final selection.
• If a candidate fulfils the eligibility criteria at the beginning & pays the fees, and later found ineligible due to any reasons, the fees will not be refunded.
• Provisional admission is provided to those candidates who are in the final year of graduation.
• AIU certificate is required for candidates who have pursued their graduation from an overseas university.
• There are no general reservation policies or concessions during the process of admissions through NMAT. However, colleges accepting admissions through NMAT may have their respective reservation policies.
• Other than fulfilling the specified NMAT exam eligibility criteria, appearing for the exam will also depend upon other factors like submitting the NMAT 2024 application form before the deadline, etc.

Before starting the NMAT 2024 Preparation, eligible candidates are advised to complete the NMAT 2024 registration process, go through NMAT 2024 Syllabus, check the exam dates, NMAT exam pattern, and apply for the NMAT 2024 Admit Card to appear for the exam.