NMAT Selection Process 2022: Check Dates, Admission Criteria, GD, WAT, PI Format, and Top Colleges
Content Writer | Updated On - Dec 21, 2022
NMAT Selection Process 2022 will start soon after the release of NMAT 2022 Cut off by NMIMS and other MBA colleges. There is no common selection process followed by participating B-schools and each school will release its own NMAT Cut off. Check NMAT Cutoff 2022
NMAT selection process 2022 involves 3 steps i.e. WAT, GD, and PI. There are more than 40 NMAT score accepting colleges including NMIMS Mumbai, NMIMS Hyderabad, NMIMS Bangalore, ICFAI Business School, VIT Vellore, and XIM Bhubaneswar. Check NMAT 2022 College Predictor
Candidates preparing for NMAT 2022 are advised to look through the process to get a glance at the areas one needs to work on.
NMAT Selection Process 2022 Important Dates
The schedule for NMAT selection process will be released soon on the official website of NMIMS. Till then, candidates can check the tentative schedule provided below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NMAT Result | Within 48 hours of exam delivery |
| Release of NMAT Cut off | January 2023 |
| Registration of GD/ PI process | February 2023 |
| GI/ PI | March 20223 |
NMAT Selection Process 2022
NMAT 2022 selection process will begin with candidates registering and appearing for the entrance exam.
- Appear for NMAT 2022: Only candidates who appeared for NMAT 2022 are eligible for admission.
- NMAT Result 2022: All B-schools will release their respective NMAT 2021 cut-offs. Candidates will have to clear the exam cut-off in order to proceed with the selection process.
- Appearing for screening process: In the third step, the candidate will have to appear for further screening rounds organized by B-schools which includes GD (Group Discussion) or WAT followed by PI (Personal Interview) rounds.
- Final Selection: The final selection of the candidate depends upon the score achieved in the screening rounds. The weightage of each round in NMAT score will be decided by respective MBA college.
NMAT Written Ability Test 2022
Last year due to the pandemic situation the WAT round was conducted online. Candidates had provided their WAT test articles on Google Docs.
- Written Ability Test (WAT) is introduced by a few B-schools only. During this round candidates will be judged for the knowledge on the provided topic.
- Candidates will also be judged for Grammar, Language, Vocabulary, Clarity Of Thought etc.
NMAT Group Discussion 2022
Case Discussion is a round common to many of the B-schools accepting NMAT score admission process. Candidates’ knowledge is tested around varied topics of political, social, economical, sports, arts, educational nature. For group discussion, candidates will be divided into groups of 5- 10. Each group of student will get about 15 – 20 minutes to discuss the assigned topic and will be judged on the following factors:
- Leadership Skills
- Communication Skills
- Managerial Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Personality
- Listening Skills
- Confidence of Speaking
NMAT Group Discussion Topics
Group discussion round is a rather difficult part of NMAT Selection Process. Group Discussion topics often come as a surprise to students as they are mostly unpredictable. However some common topics which can be expected include:
- Social issues
- Political events
- Science and Technology
- Finance and Economics
- Latest global happening such as COVID 19
NMAT Personal Interview 2022
PI round is the second most common round of the admission process of colleges accepting NMAT score. This round is usually conducted as a panel discussion with 3-4 panelists. The panelists include senior interviewers from B-schools and experts of various fields. During this session, the panelists try to assess the candidate on the basis of his/her interests, attitude, personality, and future aspirations. Academic and work profile of the applicant is also considered.
Last year the PI round was conducted over Zoom Call. Following points must be kept in mind of the candidate on which s/he will be tested:
- Personality
- Communication Skills
- Confidence
- Academic Profile
Collegedunia Selection Process Tips for NMAT 2022
Here are some of the tips to help candidates clear the GD, WAT, and PI rounds.
- Group Discussion: A topic will be provided by the B-school on the spot for candidates to indulge in group discussion. The topic may be related to any field. So, applicants are advised to be familiar with current affairs related to social, political, and economic walks of life along with knowledge of their respective fields.
- Written Ability Test: The WAT round is conducted to test candidates’ writing skills. Candidates are made to write an essay on a given topic. It is necessary to first understand the topic well, jot down the necessary points and plan out a structure before beginning with the essay.
- Personal Interview: This round involves candidates appearing for a face-to-face interview session with panelists. The panel may include members from the B-school selection committee as well as independent experts. It is essential for candidates to be presentable and alert while making conscious answers.
NMAT Documents Required for Selection Process
Candidates who are selected after clearing of the selection process of NMAT 2022 are required to complete the documentation process and admission formalities. Following documents must be kept ready for further procedures:
- NMAT 2022 Scorecard
- NMAT Admit Card 2022
- Category Certificate for students (If Applicable)
- Address Proof / Domicile Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Class 10 Marksheet / Matriculation - Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet / Intermediate - Certificate
- Degree Certificate / Graduation Marksheet
- Photocopies of all the certificates
- Six recent Passport size Photographs
- Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, License, Passport)
NMAT Participating Colleges Cut off
| Institute/ University in India | Cutoff (General) |
|---|---|
| NMIMS Mumbai Campus | 215-230 |
| NMIMS Bengaluru Campus | 200-210 |
| NMIMS Hyderabad Campus | 200-210 |
| ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad | 68 |
| Indian School of Business, Mohali | 65 |
| SDA Bocconi Asia Center | 200 |
| Alliance University, Bangalore | 100 |
| SRM University, Chennai | 180 |
| VIT University, Vellore | 85 |
| Mody University, Rajasthan | 60 |
| Thapar School of Management, Chandigarh | 65 |
| Woxsen School of Business Management, Hyderabad | 160 |
| Amity University, Delhi NCR | 65 |
| University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun | 140 |
| GITAM School of International Business, Visakhapatnam | 140 |
NMAT Sectional Cut Off
NMAT cut off will be released soon after the declaration of the result. However, an idea of the cut off can be made from previous year cut offs.
| Section | Marks | Sectional Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Language Skills | 96 | 55 |
| Quantitative Skills | 144 | 70 |
| Logical Reasoning | 120 | 55 |
| Total | 360 | - |
Know more about NMAT Cut Off 2022
NMAT 2022 Selection Process FAQs
Ques. When is NMAT 2022 Selection Process likely to start?
Ans. NMAT 2022 Selection Process will start soon after the declaration of results. The tentative time for the beginning of the process is February 2023.
Ques. What is the criteria for shortlisting candidates in NMAT Selection Process?
Ans. In NMAT Selection Process, a candidate’s collaborative performance in Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Written Ability Test is considered while shortlisting.
Ques. What documents does a candidate need to carry at the time of the NMAT Selection Process?
Ans. Once a candidate gets shortlisted for the selection process, s/he is required to carry the following documents:
- NMAT Scorecard
- NMAT Admit Card
- Category Certificate for students (If Applicable)
- Address Proof / Domicile Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Class 10 Marksheet / Matriculation - Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet / Intermediate - Certificate
- Degree Certificate / Graduation Marksheet
- Photocopies of all the certificates
- Six recent Passport size Photographs
- Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, License, Passport)
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
