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Having scored 213 in the NMAT, how difficult will it be for me to convert the NMIMS Mumbai call (considering average academics and no work experience)?
There are 2 key points you need to know regarding NMAT
- 70% weightage is given to NMAT score during shortlisting
- The NMAT cutoff is usually around 205-250 marks
Now people might infer that a candidate with higher marks is likely to get into NMIMS. However this is not the case as I know many people who had a score of 220+ but were unable to make it into NMIMS Mumbai. So it’s best that you don’t worry about your scores and compare it with others once you have cleared the cutoff. You have more important factors to consider like the personal interview and case discussions which require a lot of preparation.
Moreover, a score of 213 is not that bad so don’t let it demotivate you a bit. Focus on your future endeavors. Preparing for the interview can be best done by going through your own CV and practicing to answer the questions related to it. The case discussion round is also risky and you need to be extremely patient throughout. Give everyone a chance and deliver your opinion in a concise and impactful manner.
In case you are worried about your past academics and work experience, here is the good news. NMIMS does not focus too much on work experience and academics and I have seen many freshers who were able to make it into NMIMS by scoring 210+. So all you need to do is work hard and not give up.
What is the cutoff for IBS Hyderabad through NMAT?
IBS Hyderabad follows a profile-based admissions process, evaluating the candidate's potential fit, consistent academic performance, and work experience for admission into its MBA program. This leads to a good batch profile and peer learning opportunities.
For the NMAT exam, the historical cut-off score has been around 200. However, even if your score is slightly lower, you can still apply and be considered based on your profile. You can also apply using other exam scores such as CAT or XAT.
Please note that the latest trend in the NMAT exam has resulted in inflated scores, with the cut-off increasing by over 30 points. Thus, the figure of 200 is based on the most recent NMAT trends.
Is it difficult to get into NMIMS Mumbai, as a fresher (engineering graduate) with average acads (86/68/67) and a good NMAT score (210+)? Will my low scores affect during PI?
NMAT has no age limit and is open to freshers as well. The only eligibility criteria is an Education pattern of 10+2+3/4 years. The new exam pattern and scoring criteria have made it all the easier. NMAT will now be 108 questions and 120 minutes, unlike its earlier pattern of 120 questions and 120 minutes.
The sections will have the same weightage of 36 questions each in terms of the number of questions. But the time allotted to each section has changed.
- VA- 36 questions ; 28 minutes.
- LR- 36 questions ; 40 minutes.
- Quant & DI - 36 questions ; 52 minutes.
NMAT has sectional cut-offs, so no section is more or less important. The factors taken into account for final shortlisting and their respective weights are given below
|
Parameter |
Weightage |
|
NMAT |
70 |
|
Case Discussion |
7.5 |
|
Personal Interview |
7.5 |
|
Work experience/ Extracurricular/Achievements |
5 |
|
Past academic records Co-curricular achievements |
10 |
Your NMAT score will have no impact on your Personal Interview. The panelists usually question you on the basis of your CV and the question sheet you filled out while submitting documents. They might also question your GK and knowledge of current affairs. So be prepared for this round as it is a crucial part of the admissions process.
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