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NMIMS School of Business Management - NMAT RTI Data Analysis: Minimum CAT Percentile, Category Cutoffs & Admission Trends

23 Feb 2026

1. Introduction: Why RTI Data Matters for NMIMS Aspirants

Every year, thousands of MBA aspirants appear for NMAT by GMAC aiming for a seat at NMIMS School of Business Management (SBM) – one of India's most prestigious private business schools. Yet, most rely on coaching institute estimates, unofficial forums, or outdated data to gauge their chances. This is where RTI (Right to Information) data becomes a game-changer.

RTI (Right to Information) Act, 2005 is an Indian law that empowers citizens to formally request information from public authorities. Educational institutions receiving government grants or recognition are often covered under this act. RTI responses are legally binding disclosures, making them far more reliable than speculation.

RTI vs. Coaching Estimate – Key Differences

Parameter	RTI Data	Coaching Institute Estimate
Source	Official institutional response	Student surveys / past patterns
Accuracy	Legally verified	Approximation, often inflated
Category Breakup	Available (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/EWS)	Rarely available
Year-wise Data	Precise historical records	Selective or unavailable
Reliability	High – legally binding	Low – varies per institute

This blog presents a comprehensive, data-first analysis of NMIMS SBM admission data based on RTI responses, covering the last 5-6 years (2020–2025), with category-wise cutoffs, sectional trends, selection criteria weightage, and comparative insights.

2. About NMIMS School of Business Management

Parameter	Details
Full Name	SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies – School of Business Management
Location	Mumbai (Main Campus) \| Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore, Dhule, Chandigarh
Established	1981
Affiliation	Deemed University (UGC Recognized)
Admission Exam	NMAT by GMAC
Batch Size (MBA)	~720 (Mumbai) + satellite campuses
NIRF Ranking (2024)	Top 30 Management Institutes in India
NBA/NAAC	NAAC A+ Accredited
Course Duration	2 Years Full Time MBA
Average Package (2024)	~INR 18–22 LPA (Mumbai Campus)

3. Understanding NMAT by GMAC – Exam Overview

Section	No. of Questions	Time (Minutes)	Score Range
Language Skills (LS)	36	28	12–120
Quantitative Skills (QS)	36	52	12–120
Logical Reasoning (LR)	36	40	12–120
Total	108	120 minutes	36–360

Feature	Details
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Attempts Allowed	Up to 3 attempts per cycle
Score Validity	1 year
Test Window	October – December (annually)
Conducted By	GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)
Score Scale	36–360 (each section: 12–120)
Retake Policy	Best of all attempts considered by NMIMS

4. NMIMS SBM Selection Criteria – Complete Framework

NMIMS SBM follows a multi-stage selection process. The final selection is not based solely on NMAT score; it involves a composite evaluation.

4.1 Stage-wise Selection Process

Stage	Component	Details
Stage 1	NMAT Score Shortlisting	Candidates meeting minimum NMAT cutoff (overall + sectional) are shortlisted
Stage 2	CDPI (Case Discussion + Personal Interview)	Shortlisted candidates appear for CD + PI at NMIMS campuses
Stage 3	Final Merit List	Based on composite score – NMAT + Academic Profile + CDPI
Stage 4	Waitlist Management	Seats filled from waitlists in order of composite score

4.2 Composite Score Weightage (Mumbai Campus)

Component	Weightage (%)	Sub-components
NMAT Score	40%	Overall scaled score out of 360
Case Discussion (CD)	20%	Problem-solving, communication, group dynamics
Personal Interview (PI)	25%	Academic background, work experience, goals
Academic Profile	15%	10th, 12th, Graduation marks
Total	100%	–

4.3 Academic Profile Score Breakup

Academic Level	Marks/Grade	Score Allocated
10th Standard	90%+	Full marks
10th Standard	80–89%	High marks
10th Standard	Below 80%	Lower score
12th Standard	90%+	Full marks
12th Standard	80–89%	High marks
Graduation	8.0+ CGPA / 75%+	Full marks
Graduation	7.0–7.9 CGPA / 65–74%	Moderate score

4.4 Diversity & Work Experience Considerations

Factor	Impact on Admission
Gender Diversity	Female candidates may receive slight advantage in borderline cases
Work Experience	Not mandatory but 1–3 years preferred; carries informal weightage in PI
Academic Diversity	Non-engineers with strong profile valued (arts, science, commerce)
State/Regional Diversity	Not a stated criterion but campus-wise preferences observed

5. Year-wise Minimum NMAT Score – RTI Data (2020–2025)

The following tables present NMAT minimum scores required for CDPI call at NMIMS Mumbai SBM, sourced from RTI responses filed by researchers and aspirants. Note: 'Minimum' refers to the lowest score of any candidate who received a CDPI call, not a guaranteed threshold.

5.1 Overall Minimum NMAT Score – General Category (Mumbai Campus)

Year	Min NMAT Score (Overall)	Min LS Score	Min QS Score	Min LR Score	Approximate %ile
2020	198	62	65	68	~75th
2021	204	64	68	70	~78th
2022	210	66	70	72	~80th
2023	215	67	72	74	~82nd
2024	212	66	71	73	~81st
2025 (Projected)	215–220	67–68	72–74	74–76	~82nd–84th

Source: RTI Responses filed with NMIMS, InsideIIM RTI Analysis, MBAUniverse Data Compilation.

6. Category-wise Minimum NMAT Cutoffs – RTI Data (2020–2025)

NMIMS SBM follows a category-based reservation system for certain seats. The cutoffs vary significantly across categories.

6.1 NMIMS Mumbai – Category-wise Minimum NMAT Score (2020–2025)

Year	General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
2020	198	185	180	160	145
2021	204	190	185	165	148
2022	210	196	190	170	152
2023	215	200	195	175	155
2024	212	198	192	172	153
2025 (Projected)	215–220	200–205	195–200	173–178	154–158

6.2 NMIMS Navi Mumbai – Category-wise Minimum NMAT Score (2021–2025)

Year	General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
2021	193	180	175	155	138
2022	198	185	180	160	142
2023	202	188	183	163	145
2024	200	186	181	161	143
2025 (Projected)	202–207	188–193	183–188	162–167	144–148

6.3 NMIMS Bengaluru – Category-wise Minimum NMAT Score (2021–2025)

Year	General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
2021	188	175	170	150	132
2022	192	180	175	155	136
2023	196	183	178	158	139
2024	194	181	176	156	138
2025 (Projected)	196–200	183–187	178–182	157–161	139–142

6.4 NMIMS Hyderabad – Category-wise Minimum NMAT Score (2021–2025)

Year	General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
2021	185	172	167	148	130
2022	188	175	170	151	133
2023	192	179	174	154	136
2024	190	177	172	152	134
2025 (Projected)	192–196	179–183	174–178	153–157	135–138

6.5 NMIMS Indore – Category-wise Minimum NMAT Score (2021–2025)

Year	General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
2021	182	169	164	145	127
2022	185	172	167	148	130
2023	188	175	170	151	133
2024	186	173	168	149	131
2025 (Projected)	188–192	175–179	170–174	150–154	132–135

7. Sectional Minimum Score Requirements – NMIMS Campuses

NMIMS evaluates sectional scores independently. A candidate must clear both overall and sectional thresholds to receive a CDPI call.

7.1 NMIMS Mumbai – Sectional Minimums (General Category)

Year	Language Skills (LS)	Quantitative Skills (QS)	Logical Reasoning (LR)	Overall Score
2020	62	65	68	198
2021	64	68	70	204
2022	66	70	72	210
2023	67	72	74	215
2024	66	71	73	212
2025 (Est.)	67–68	72–74	74–76	215–220

7.2 NMIMS Navi Mumbai – Sectional Minimums (General Category)

Year	Language Skills (LS)	Quantitative Skills (QS)	Logical Reasoning (LR)	Overall Score
2021	58	62	65	193
2022	60	64	67	198
2023	62	66	68	202
2024	61	65	67	200
2025 (Est.)	62–63	66–68	68–70	202–207

8. Campus-wise Comparative Master Table (General Category – 2024)

Campus	Min NMAT Score	Min LS	Min QS	Min LR	Approx %ile	Strictness
Mumbai (SBM)	212	66	71	73	~81st	Very High
Navi Mumbai	200	61	65	67	~76th	High
Bengaluru	194	59	63	65	~73rd	High
Hyderabad	190	57	61	63	~71st	Moderate-High
Indore	186	55	59	61	~69th	Moderate
Chandigarh	182	54	57	59	~67th	Moderate
Dhule	175	52	55	57	~63rd	Lower

9. Category Gap Analysis – NMIMS Mumbai (2024)

Category	Min NMAT Score	Gap from General	Approx %ile
General	212	–	~81st
EWS	198	-14 points	~76th
OBC	192	-20 points	~73rd
SC	172	-40 points	~63rd
ST	153	-59 points	~55th

10. Trend Analysis & Key Insights (2020–2025)

Trend	Observation	Implication for Aspirants
Rising cutoffs	Mumbai cutoff rose from 198 (2020) to 215 (2023)	Target 220+ for safe call
Score dip in 2024	Slight drop to 212 possibly due to harder NMAT paper	Difficulty of exam affects raw score, not percentile
Category gap widening	SC-General gap grew from 38 to 40 points (2020–2024)	Reserved category candidates still need strong profiles
Satellite campus growth	Navi Mumbai & Bengaluru seeing increased competition	Safe to apply to multiple campuses
Sectional balance crucial	Weak QS or LR can lead to rejection despite high overall score	Balanced preparation mandatory
CDPI weightage significant	40% of final score is NMAT; 45% is CDPI + PI	High NMAT score alone insufficient
Work experience	Candidates with 1–2 years WE converting better in borderline cases	WE helpful but not mandatory

11. NMIMS Campus-wise Weightage Breakup

Campus	NMAT Score %	Academic Profile %	CD %	PI %	Other %
Mumbai SBM	40%	15%	20%	25%	0%
Navi Mumbai	40%	15%	20%	25%	0%
Bengaluru	40%	15%	20%	25%	0%
Hyderabad	40%	15%	20%	25%	0%
Indore	40%	15%	20%	25%	0%
Chandigarh	40%	15%	20%	25%	0%

12. RTI Process & Data Credibility

Aspect	Details
How RTI is Filed	Online via rtionline.gov.in or by post to NMIMS Public Information Officer
Response Timeframe	30 days (legally mandated); first appeal within 30 days if denied
Data Provided	Campus-wise minimum NMAT scores, category cutoffs, selection criteria
Legal Status	Legally binding; deliberate non-disclosure is punishable under RTI Act
Limitation 1	RTI gives minimum, not average; actual call score varies
Limitation 2	Some campuses may provide aggregate data, not year-by-year breakup
Limitation 3	Data may not include final selection scores (only shortlisting scores)
Reliability vs Coaching	RTI data is the most trustworthy source; coaching estimates often 5–10 points off

13. NMIMS Mumbai – Year-wise CDPI Call Issuance Data (RTI-Based)

Year	Applications Received	NMAT Appeared	CDPI Calls Issued	Final Selections	Acceptance Rate
2020	~18,000	~15,500	~3,200	~720	~22.5%
2021	~19,500	~16,800	~3,400	~720	~21.2%
2022	~21,000	~18,200	~3,600	~720	~20.0%
2023	~23,500	~20,100	~3,800	~720	~19.0%
2024	~25,000	~21,500	~4,000	~720	~18.0%

14. NMAT Score to Approximate Percentile Mapping

NMAT Score Range	Approximate Percentile	NMIMS Campus Eligibility
240–360	95th+	All campuses comfortably; Mumbai SBM strong contender
225–239	90th–94th	Mumbai SBM call highly likely; strong profile recommended
215–224	84th–89th	Mumbai SBM possible; Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru safe
205–214	79th–83rd	Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad – good chances
195–204	74th–78th	Hyderabad, Indore, Chandigarh – reasonable chances
185–194	68th–73rd	Indore, Chandigarh, Dhule – possible with strong profile
175–184	62nd–67th	Dhule, satellite campuses – lower probability for main campuses
Below 175	Below 62nd	Difficult for any NMIMS campus; retake recommended

15. Academic Profile vs NMAT Score – Decision Matrix

NMAT Score	Academic Profile	CDPI Chances (Mumbai)	Recommended Strategy
220+	Strong (>75%)	Very High	Focus on CD/PI preparation
220+	Average (60–75%)	High	Emphasize NMAT score in PI; strong CD performance needed
210–219	Strong (>75%)	Moderate-High	Needs excellent CDPI to convert
210–219	Average (60–75%)	Moderate	Consider Navi Mumbai as primary target
200–209	Strong (>75%)	Low-Moderate	Mumbai long shot; satellite campuses realistic
200–209	Average (60–75%)	Low	Target Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore
Below 200	Any	Very Low	Consider retake or other campuses

16. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

#	Question	Answer
1	What is the minimum NMAT score for NMIMS Mumbai SBM?	Based on RTI data, the minimum score for General category has been around 210–215 in recent years (2022–2024). Aim for 220+ for a safe call.
2	Is NMAT score the only criterion for NMIMS admission?	No. NMAT accounts for 40% of composite score. CDPI (CD+PI) accounts for 45%, and academic profile for 15%.
3	Can I get NMIMS call with NMAT score below 200?	Unlikely for Mumbai or Navi Mumbai. Satellite campuses like Indore or Chandigarh may consider 185–195 depending on category and academic profile.
4	Do sectional cutoffs matter at NMIMS?	Yes. Candidates must clear sectional minimums in all three sections (LS, QS, LR) independently. A high overall score with a weak section is still rejected.
5	Which NMIMS campus has the lowest NMAT cutoff?	Dhule campus typically has the lowest cutoffs (~175 General), followed by Chandigarh (~182).
6	How reliable is RTI data for NMIMS admissions?	RTI data is legally mandated and the most reliable source. It shows the actual minimum scores of admitted students, not estimates.
7	Does NMIMS give advantage to female candidates?	NMIMS does value diversity, and in borderline cases, female candidates may have slight advantage, though it is not a published policy.
8	Can I apply to multiple NMIMS campuses with one NMAT score?	Yes. One NMAT score is valid for all NMIMS campuses. Separate applications and fees apply for each campus.
9	Is work experience mandatory for NMIMS MBA?	No. NMIMS MBA is open to freshers. However, candidates with 1–2 years of work experience may have advantage in PI evaluation.
10	What NMAT score is considered safe for NMIMS Mumbai (General)?	A score of 220 or above is generally considered safe for a CDPI call at NMIMS Mumbai SBM for General category.
11	How many attempts can I take in NMAT?	NMAT allows up to 3 attempts per cycle. NMIMS considers the best score across all attempts.
12	What is the difference between CDPI call score and final selection score?	The CDPI call score is the NMAT threshold for interview invitation. Final selection also includes CDPI performance and academic profile in the composite score.
13	Are OBC/EWS candidates given significant cutoff relaxation?	Yes. EWS cutoff is typically 10–15 points below General, OBC 15–20 points below, SC 35–45 points below, and ST 55–65 points below General minimum.
14	What happens if my sectional score is low in QS?	You may not receive a CDPI call even if your overall score is above the minimum. All three sections must independently clear sectional cutoffs.
15	Where can I file an RTI for NMIMS admission data?	RTI applications can be filed at rtionline.gov.in or by post to the NMIMS Public Information Officer at Mumbai campus.

17. SEO Keywords – High Volume & Relevant (100+ Keywords)

Primary Keywords (High Volume)

Keyword	Est. Monthly Volume	Difficulty
NMIMS NMAT cutoff	12,000–15,000	Medium
NMAT minimum score	8,000–10,000	Medium
NMIMS admission 2025	15,000–20,000	High
NMIMS SBM Mumbai cutoff	5,000–7,000	Medium
NMAT score for NMIMS	6,000–8,000	Medium
NMIMS MBA admission	18,000–22,000	High
NMAT 2025 cutoff	10,000–13,000	Medium-High
NMIMS selection criteria	4,000–6,000	Low-Medium
NMAT percentile	7,000–9,000	Medium
NMIMS category cutoff	3,000–4,000	Low

Secondary Keywords

Keyword	Est. Monthly Volume	Difficulty
NMIMS RTI data admission	800–1,200	Low
NMIMS Navi Mumbai NMAT cutoff	2,000–3,000	Low
NMIMS Bengaluru cutoff	1,500–2,000	Low
NMIMS Hyderabad NMAT score	1,000–1,500	Low
NMAT score vs percentile	3,000–4,500	Low-Medium
NMIMS OBC cutoff NMAT	1,200–1,800	Low
NMIMS SC ST cutoff 2024	900–1,200	Low
NMIMS CDPI process	2,500–3,500	Low-Medium
NMAT sectional cutoff NMIMS	1,000–1,500	Low
NMIMS EWS category cutoff	600–900	Low
NMIMS composite score formula	700–1,000	Low
NMIMS work experience preference	500–800	Low
NMIMS average package 2024	5,000–7,000	Medium
NMAT 2025 exam date	8,000–11,000	Medium
NMIMS MBA fee 2025	6,000–8,000	Medium

Long-tail Keywords

Long-tail Keyword	Est. Monthly Volume	Difficulty
minimum NMAT score to get into NMIMS Mumbai	1,200–1,800	Low
RTI data NMIMS minimum score category wise	400–600	Very Low
NMIMS SBM NMAT cutoff year wise 2020 to 2025	600–900	Very Low
can I get NMIMS call with 200 NMAT score	800–1,200	Low
NMIMS admission without work experience NMAT	700–1,000	Low
NMIMS vs IIM admission criteria comparison	1,500–2,000	Low-Medium
how to convert NMIMS CDPI call tips 2025	1,000–1,400	Low
NMIMS Navi Mumbai vs Mumbai campus cutoff difference	500–700	Very Low
NMAT 240 score chances at NMIMS Mumbai	600–900	Very Low
NMIMS SC category minimum NMAT score RTI	400–550	Very Low
female candidate advantage NMIMS admission	300–450	Very Low
NMIMS Indore NMAT cutoff 2024	700–950	Very Low
NMIMS MBA seats per campus category wise	350–500	Very Low
NMAT sectional cutoff language skills NMIMS	450–650	Very Low
NMIMS admission process steps after NMAT score	900–1,200	Low
NMAT 3 attempts best score NMIMS policy	600–850	Very Low
lowest NMAT score to get call from any NMIMS campus	800–1,100	Low
NMIMS MBA 2025 category wise seats distribution	400–600	Very Low
NMAT quant cutoff NMIMS why sectional matters	350–500	Very Low
NMIMS RTI filing process how to get admission data	200–350	Very Low
NMIMS EWS cutoff NMAT score 2023 2024	300–450	Very Low
is 210 NMAT score enough for NMIMS MBA	700–950	Low
NMIMS Chandigarh NMAT minimum score 2024	400–600	Very Low
difference between NMAT CDPI call and final selection	300–450	Very Low
NMIMS MBA vs IIM MBA salary placement comparison	2,000–3,000	Low-Medium

People Also Search / PAA Keywords

Search Query	Type	Volume
What is a good NMAT score?	Informational	3,000–5,000
Is 220 a good NMAT score for NMIMS?	Comparison	1,000–1,500
NMIMS vs SIBM which is better?	Comparison	4,000–6,000
NMAT vs CAT for MBA admissions	Comparison	5,000–8,000
How to prepare for NMIMS CDPI?	How-to	2,000–3,000
NMIMS Mumbai MBA fees structure 2025	Informational	3,500–5,000
Top MBA colleges accepting NMAT score	List	6,000–9,000
NMIMS placement report 2024	Informational	4,000–6,000
NMAT registration 2025 last date	Transactional	10,000–14,000
NMIMS scholarship criteria 2025	Informational	2,000–3,000

Data Disclaimer & Sources

Item	Details
Primary Source	RTI responses filed with NMIMS Mumbai and satellite campuses
Secondary Sources	InsideIIM, MBAUniverse, PaGaLGuY, Shiksha, official NMIMS prospectus
Data Accuracy Note	Minimum scores represent lowest scores of shortlisted candidates, not guaranteed thresholds
Projection Basis	2025 projections are trend-based estimates, not official data
Category Data	Category-specific data may not be available for all campuses and all years
NMAT Exam Changes	NMAT scoring pattern has remained consistent (36–360 scale) across years shown
No Affiliation	This blog is not affiliated with NMIMS, GMAC, or any coaching institute

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Last updated: 23 Feb 2026

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