NMAT 2010 Online Application Process

NMIMS Management Aptitude Test-NMAT 2010 Online Application Process

NMAT is the MBA entrance exam for admissions to Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Mumbai. The NMAT is designed on multiple-choice question format that include Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, General Awareness, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation.

Candidates will get admission if they meet the required standards of a two-stage selection process. All eligible candidates are required to appear for the computer based NMAT to be conducted across the country. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for group discussion, a computer-based test and personal interview at selected centres.

NMAT (effective from 2010) is now an online admission test conducted in India and abroad during a predetermined 10 days period for admission to the following programs:

MBA Core
MBA (Pharmaceuticals Management)
MBA (Actuarial science)
MBA (Capital Markets)
MBA (Banking)
MBA (Part - Time)
Ph.D Program in Management


Eligibility-: MBA-Core:

Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Two years post qualification work experience will be preferred.

MBA Actuarial Science-:

Candidates should have attained any of the following Educational Standards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate at graduation/post graduation degree level examination.

a. Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) in Statistics / Mathematics / Engineering/ Economics/Computer Science/Allied Sciences with minimum 50% marks in Aggregate. Two years post qualification work experience will be preferred.

b. Graduate or Post Graduate with Mathematical subjects. For this purpose following subjects constitute mathematical subjects :

• Mathematics or any of its branches • Statistics or any of its sub classification such as Mathematical Statistics and Applied Statistics • Economics • Computer Science • Any discipline of Engineering • Subject in Science such as Physics or its allied branches

c. Candidate with graduation/ post graduation from other disciplines should have passed 10+2 (H.S.C.) or equivalent with at least 85% in Mathematics / Statistics.

d. Fully qualified members of following professional bodies are also eligible.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

The Institute of Cost and Works Accountant of India (ICWAI)

MBA Banking Management & MBA Capital Market-:

Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Two years post qualification work experience will be preferred.

MBA Pharmaceutical Management-:

Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) in Life Sciences/ Pharmacy, Microbiology and bio-tech, bio-chemistry from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Also Post Graduates in Sociology / psychology / Economics / Anthropology are eligible. Two years post qualification work experience will be preferred.

Ph.D. Programme-:

A. The students may be drawn from those with qualifications from any of the streams listed Below:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines like humanities, social sciences, pure sciences and Commerce, from a recognized university/ deemed university/ institution recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

• Post-graduate Diploma in Business Administration, considered equivalent to MBA by AIU.

B. Minimum Marks required-:

60% marks or equivalent CGPA at PG level.

C. Work Experience-:

At least 5 years full time work experience in executive or supervisory capacity after obtaining Master’s Degree.

D. Engineering students with 65% marks or equivalent CGPA at degree level with 5 years work experience in Academic/Academic Institution/ Research/ Corporate.

Teaching Assistantship of Rs. 25000/- will be available to students for period of 4 years, in addition there would an academic fee waiver. Research grants of Rs. 10,000/- per annum for Ph.D. Research.

For Part Time MBA-:

Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) in any discipline from recognized University OR Equivalent pattern recognized by the UGC & AIU. Three Years Post qualification work experience in Supervisory / Executive Cadre as on 31st December 2009 is essential.

Eligibility Criteria for EPGDBM(Bangalore Campus)-:

Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) in any discipline from recognized University OR Equivalent pattern recognized by the UGC & AIU with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Five Years Post qualification work experience in Supervisory / Executive Cadre as on 31st December 2009 is essential.

Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirement and are awaiting results can also apply. But their admission will be subject to their fulfilling the eligibility norms as mentioned above.

Application procedure-: Candidates have to register online on
http://pearsonvueindia.com/nmat/

Modes of Payment-: Indian Students: Rs.1650/- International Students: INR 5000.

Payment through Demand Draft, Credit Card or Cash deposit at designated Axis Bank Branches.

Test Center-:
Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshawar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkatta, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur

Selection Process-:
All those who registered successfully will be called for the NMAT, provided they satisfy condition of eligibility. It is the sole responsibility of the candidates to check that he/she is eligible as per the criteria. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of NMAT Score, Group Discussion, Personal Interview, Presentation (as applicable) and work experience. The selection criteria will be based on merit. The cut-off for deciding the merit shall lie solely with NMIMS University.

In this regard, the decision of the NMIMS University will be final and undisputable and shall be binding on all concerned.

(Note : 15% seats are reserved for Management Quota in each course out of total intake).

1) Selection Process for-:

Full Time MBA – Core, MBA Actuarial Science, MBA Banking Management, MBA Capital Market

Entrance Test (NMAT) ; ; Group Discussion & Personal Interview

Candidates applying for multiple programmes stated above, will have to undergo Group Discussion/Personal Interview with MBA Core programme. Those candidates who have applied for multiple programmes namely, MBA Actuarial, Banking & capital their selection will be based on the merit score obtained by them as well as on the availability of the seats.

2) Selection Process for-:

MBA Pharmaceutical Management

Entrance Test (NMAT) ; ; Group Discussion, Personal Interview & Presentation

Candidates have to undergo a separate Group Discussion/Personal Interview & Presentation for MBA Pharmaceutical Management Programme. A separate merit list will be drawn for MBA Pharmaceutical Management.

3) Selection Process for-:

Ph.D. Management

Entrance Test (NMAT) ; ; Presentation & Personal Interview

Candidates have to undergo a separate Presentation & Personal Interview for Ph.D. Management Programme. A separate merit list will be drawn for Ph.D. Management.

4) Selection Process for-:

Part Time MBA :

Entrance Test (NMAT) ; Personal Interview

Candidates have to undergo a separate Personal Interview for Part Time MBA Programme. A separate merit list will be drawn for Part Time MBA.

5) Selection Process for-:

EPGDBM (Bangalore Campus):

Entrance Test (NMAT)

Group Discussion & Personal Interview

Candidates have to undergo a separate Group Discussion & Personal Interview for EPGDBM. A separate merit list will be drawn for EPGDBM.

Important Dates=:

The important dates for the NMAT-2010 are listed below.


Regular online registration window
27 October 2009 to 6 December 2009 5:00 PM IST

Last date of making payment
6 December 2009 5:00 PM IST

Last date for the receipt of payment - advice slip (for DD payment) and pay-in-slip (for cash payment) - at Chennai address for regular online registration
8 December 2009 5:00 PM IST**

Late registration window
6 December 2009 5:01 PM IST to 13 December 2009 5:00 PM IST

Last date for the receipt of payment - advice slip (for DD payment) and pay-in-slip (for cash payment) - at Chennai address for late online registration
15 December 2009 5:00 PM IST **

Confirmation e-mail to candidate
14 December 2009 to 10 January 2010

Re-scheduling window
11 January 2010 to 17 January 2010 5:00 PM IST

Dates of entrance exam (if you are testing within India)
30 January 2010 to 8 February 2010

Dates of entrance exam (if you are testing outside India)
1 February 2010 to 5 February 2010

Declaration of result on NMIMS website
2 March 2010 from 5:00 PM IST onwards


For more information visit-: http://www.nmims.edu/nmat2010/index.htm