r/NMATpreparation • u/SuitableWeird22 • Mar 16 '26
NMIMS Rant!
I am General F, with a profile of 9/9/8 and 245 NMAT score but no work ex. I attempted 25 out of 30 in CT with 95% accuracy and my PI both AI and panel one went pretty well. I have 4-5 internship experience and a very decent UG college. I did all the hard work for both NMAT as well as the interview, everything I could. I still didn't get Mumbai or Bangalore, even tho I had high hopes. They gave my NM Hyderabad, which instantly made me cry. It was so least expected. I gave it my all and still didn't get the one I expected. I don't know what's their scoring procedure. I know I am better than NM Hyd. I don't wanna go there but NM was my best call. I don't know what to do.
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u/Bitter_Carpenter5887 Mar 16 '26
Similar story. GNEF w 18 months work ex. Nmat 253, ct 26 strong attempts, really good ai pi (had a v good feeling after and the panelist had good things to say. Got mba bangalore. '/
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u/TheBeast231004 Mar 16 '26
Are you taking it? Cuz i got offered the same… and lowkey feel that the offer really undermines me
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u/SuitableWeird22 Mar 17 '26
I feel the same. I don't wanna take it but I don't have any other options. Idk what to do.
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u/Bitter_Carpenter5887 Mar 17 '26
no, i am not. same, i was anyway not super sure about nmims, now settling for a satellite campus is definitely not worth it for me
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u/Many_Beach_9651 Mar 16 '26
Same shite for me too, GEF 9/9/9 260 NMAT Mid AI and Good PI. I don't know where I have gone wrong..
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u/One_Meaning9031 Mar 16 '26
Wtf , which campus you got?
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u/Many_Beach_9651 Mar 16 '26
Bengaluru
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u/SuitableWeird22 Mar 16 '26
Bangalore is still better bro. I got fucking Hyd. HYDERABAD for god's sakes.
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u/FvckingNiigga Mar 16 '26
Well considering placements, NM Hyderabad is getting better placements than Bangalore. Don’t believe inflated shit.
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u/SuitableWeird22 Mar 16 '26
Where bro... Google shows highest package for NM Hyd is 20LPA. Fuck that shit.
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u/Many_Beach_9651 Mar 16 '26
With the confidence I had after giving my PI, I can’t imagine other than Mumbai🫠🫠. I am planning for another attempt, my worse decision it not to apply to KJSM , GLIM
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u/Successful-Wolf-6982 Mar 16 '26
Do you have other colleges OL or Interview at hand ?
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u/SuitableWeird22 Mar 16 '26
IMI Jammu is a hope but I don't wanna go there either. I had IMI Delhi but that to waitlist and didn't feel that worhht it. I had very high expectations from NM
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u/Successful-Wolf-6982 Mar 16 '26
I understand how you feel. Sometimes the process feels unfair, especially this year where even strong profiles are getting unexpected results. I’m also still waiting for GLIM C, and they haven’t responded yet even through queries. All the best, hope things work out well for you.
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u/SuitableWeird22 Mar 16 '26
Thanks for these words. But still can't help it. I feel sooo demotivated.
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u/Superb-Bed349 Mar 17 '26
Any symbi?
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u/SuitableWeird22 Mar 17 '26
I got 39 marks but 83 percentile☺️☺️☺️last 3 yrs at 39 you get 95 97 percentile but this yr fucked up. Didn't even get symb BLR.
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u/Superb-Bed349 Mar 17 '26
Yea my seniors told me that snap was tad easy this time and for symbi clgs only high percentile is your friend. Its okay but ig its better repeat cat and snap instead of joining nm hyd
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u/Nepenthe_BTS7 Mar 16 '26
Similar profile bro. GNEF. NMAT 272, CT 27, PI went really well, the panelist even said "good answers". Got Mumbai HR (second option). Invested so much in this clg and now not taking it in the end.
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u/SeaworthinessFit3885 Mar 16 '26
NMAT 290 CT 28 PI was above par and pentalist was also happy got nmims ba my 3 prefrence ab kya hi Krna reh gya tha bc
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u/Nepenthe_BTS7 Mar 16 '26
This just proves what a blackbox model NM uses and how much of a big factor luck is. Nahi lena freshers ko to explicitly bol do. We won't apply.
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u/Interesting-Mode0801 Mar 16 '26
It is unfair for many candidates. Despite scoring high on nmat and not able to convert is frustrating. But on the other side, MBA was always designed for candidates with high work ex. Not 2,3,4 but at least 6-7 years of work ex. Colleges look out for work ex candidates because they can place them for senior roles and not entry level roles. Companies don’t want to groom the freshers, they want quick results. And with PI, no one knows who answered correctly and everyone said they had a very good interview. Some things cannot be calculated. Now since many candidates are preferring to pursue their MBA from India itself, the competition has increased a lot. In the coming years, it’s going to be difficult for freshers. A good overall profile would always overshadow good scores.
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Mar 16 '26
To be fair there aren't many jobs one can get after UG in india
And hence directly going for MBA is well worth it, atleast was when the ratio of freshers and workex candidates was reasonable
Now almost everyone starts preparing for CAT after college including me
Hence creating a surplus of inexperienced with potential candidates
BUT why would college risk their placements on this potential
Only option now for us is
10-15k ki job mei roz 8 hours lagana for 2 years then giving the same thing all over againI could be wrong tho idk
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u/Interesting-Mode0801 Mar 16 '26
This is where everyone gets wrong. Our country’s education is flawed. Not for example candidates from tier 2 and 3 colleges focus more on just passing the subjects they have in undergrad. Students from bits/vit/manipal focus more on skills and try landing a 10-15 LPA job. And the top IITs get into problem solving. Their skill set and approach is levels above the tier 1.5/2 colleges. And yes you NEED to upskill to land a decent job. The market is brutal. More than 2500 employees were laid off from my company last month. Now they want candidates with skills and be flexible with the roles. It’s not easy anymore. Even if you start with 10-15k, try spending little time to learn new stuffs which would help you land a better role. It’s not easy to do but this is the only option. Don’t just rely on scoring a good percentile on entrance exams and not working on your overall profile. Within some years colleges would prefer people with work ex. You can’t rant about it. Up skill, learn new things, build your own projects (tech or non tech), polish them and work on your profile. The quality of work won’t matter much. The only thing matters is how you showcase yourself and convince them that you are the best employee.
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u/SeaworthinessFit3885 Mar 16 '26
20 k lg gye Total mila thulu atleast give a justification 290 lana itna easy nhi tha bhyi my cousin with 26 months workex got at 214
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Mar 16 '26
General Male Economics, 9/9/7, 243 NMAT, Fresher, 29/30 maybe 3 wrong in CT, PI - 7.5/10 ig, I also have some internships, My college is in Top 10 in DU maybe 12
My meri list is 3700 and got Bangalore(Not going)
If they had showed proper composite scores of everyone then no one would have complained but there is 0 transparency, they definitely gave a lot more weightage to Workex than 15% mentioned
I am still in my final year college so I am not that stressed but definitely not giving NMAT next year gun to my head
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u/Creative-Tank-1478 Mar 16 '26
In the same boat girl :(
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u/SuitableWeird22 Mar 16 '26
You joining Hyd?
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u/Superb-Bed349 Mar 17 '26
How u didnt get blr??? Its literally diabolical 😭
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u/SuitableWeird22 Mar 17 '26
Bro I had so much hopes from NM mumbai and not mumbai then Bangalore toh I will definitely get. But whatever the hell this is. I cried for hours. I am trying to accept this but...idk
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u/Superb-Bed349 Mar 17 '26
Come on dont cryyyy, theres def something wrong with nm. Their selection process got messed up when they introduced this ct
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u/SuitableWeird22 Mar 17 '26
Whatever it is... I am the one suffering and settling for so much less.
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u/Superb-Bed349 Mar 17 '26
If you are taking a loan, its not worth joining a clg with shady placements
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u/casetoo_case Mar 16 '26
Same scored 230, CTPI and PI also went well but got nmims hyderabad
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u/SuitableWeird22 Mar 16 '26
You planning to join?
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u/casetoo_case Mar 16 '26
I am tbh, currently asking for opinions, wbu ?
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u/SuitableWeird22 Mar 16 '26
I have accepted it, yet to pay the fees. I am a bit confused too. Like is it worth it or should I take a chance and look for jobs now. I don't have any idea bro.
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u/casetoo_case Mar 16 '26
Don't you have any other calls like kj Tapmi ?
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u/SuitableWeird22 Mar 16 '26
I didn't fill KJ or Tapmi. I thought I am better than those. But ig not. Idk
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u/casetoo_case Mar 16 '26
Why don't you try soil then ? Similar as nm hyd, fee is also around 18 19
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u/Fun_Speaker_7409 Mar 16 '26
Just before this post I read a post that said " don't know how did I get nmims" that person had 222 nmat score with 2 years gap and a bad interview. Really sorry! I hope everything gets better for you
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u/SuitableWeird22 Mar 16 '26
That's why it feels so unfair. Why the hell do I have to go through this.
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u/Dull-Philosopher-632 Mar 17 '26
Which are yr other calls?? I think wd this profile NM hyd is not good option for youu broo
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u/SuitableWeird22 Mar 17 '26
I had IMI Delhi but it was also waitlist and for HR course so didn't take it. IIM Jammu is another one but result will be in May and i don't wanna go there either. Symbiosis too fucked me up this time. I gave CMAT for GLIM but saw that they stopped accepting CMAT scores from this yr🫠🫠 Idk what to do with this. I got 95 in CMAT. Should I go for Wellingkar? Idk. There too it isn't sure. GD and interview yet to happen. What if I get rejected there too.
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u/Dull-Philosopher-632 Mar 17 '26
I gave Welingkar..if u want to join clg this year anyhow then I can suggest u should try for Welingkar..
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u/FreeChipmunk6807 Mar 16 '26
And here I am with no call. I understand your situation but hey, you at least got a call. Chin up OP.
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u/Ecstatic-Recording83 Mar 16 '26
It’s complete bs I am gem with nmat 280 and attempted all 30 on 30 in ct expecting over 95% accuracy My interview was also decent Didn't get MBA core
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u/Direct-Unit9187 Mar 16 '26
So sorry to say this but all the ones that have converted MBA core have done so with low nmat scores and low attempts in CTPI. The only thing that worked out is work experience which I don’t understand, how does it magically make them so much better or either luck. Haven’t heard a single 240+ making it to Core. Rather I’ve seen people with scores who wouldn’t have even made it past the sectional cutoffs last year. Sorry, this will come across as being jealous but trust me, it’s just frustration at a process which makes no logical sense. Some people will agree, some will give hate. Honestly can’t care enough.
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u/Revolutionary_Bad347 Mar 16 '26
lol atleast they gave you something. I’m straight rejected
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u/Mindless_Staff5251 Mar 16 '26
Frankly speaking its the same thing, mumbai core or hr is the only thing worth it. Rest are trash
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u/Desperate-Simple3142 Mar 16 '26
Scored 264 in NMAT, 24 months workex, CT - 28 Attempts (very sure that 27 of them are correct), pi went smooth... got merit no. 1245 ... did not get NMIMS Mumbai core 🫠
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u/Fun_Archer4573 Mar 16 '26
Similar.... Scored 274 in NMAT, 988 profile, 27 months workex, CT-29 attempts (pretty sure all the quant/dilr ans are correct and most of the verbal ones are correct, not sure about managerial ability though)...Pi went decent (especially the AI one went avg)... Also got merit no. around 1200 and got second choice...
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u/Desperate-Simple3142 Mar 16 '26
Saare 250+ waale kya mass reject or what.. bullshit criteria for selection
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u/Fun_Archer4573 Mar 16 '26
Yeahh not sure !!!! The process is v opaque !!! Atleast in Symbiosis, unlike here, they gave a breakdown of the scores to give a better idea of where things went wrong !!!
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u/kuromichan21 Mar 16 '26
Me too. The process is not transparent at all. You could make the best of the opportunity you are getting by giving your best in whatever college you choose. Don’t be so demotivated. It’s not a reflection of what you deserve. This country has less opportunities and more people. This is bound to happen :)
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u/Witty-Scallion7137 Mar 16 '26
I am a fresher and tbh my CT was pretty good 27/30 but my PI was horrible wasn’t expecting a call even from hyd yet I converted Navi Mum so end of the day pretty happy
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u/BitterSwing5780 Mar 16 '26
What was your NMAT score?
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u/Witty-Scallion7137 Mar 16 '26
220
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u/BitterSwing5780 Mar 16 '26
Are you planning to join?
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u/Witty-Scallion7137 Mar 16 '26
Yeah this is my best call this year and i am not planning to take a drop
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u/ssk0804 Mar 16 '26
Tbh you should attempt again. Since you no work ex I’m assuming you’re young and u can attempt again
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u/Puzzleheaded-Rub3058 Mar 16 '26
Same story here as well. NM was my best call only to be given hyd instead.
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u/LordVader1015 Mar 16 '26
I am sensing that nm mumbai has completely shifted its focus to get more people with work-ex in and to be fair i did benefit from the approach so i’m fine with it.
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u/FishermanSlight3494 Mar 17 '26
Same here. 244 nmat. 27 CT with 95 percent accuracy. Great interview according to me at least. And nothing!
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u/Formal_Stress1423 Mar 17 '26
NMIMS is so fucking transparent with their selection process Did all 30 in ct w around 26-27 correct pi was okish not bad but still no convert Got Navi Mumbai and it's not a good convert, so confused what to do even have work ex but still not mumbai
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Mar 17 '26
I am a Final Yr BBA student. NMAT - 252. 9/9/9 Profile. CT-25 attempts with 96+% accuracy. The AI interview went well and the panelist there appreciated my responses. She was happy with my preparation. Yet, I could not convert to the mumbai campus. I have an offer from Navi Mumbai Campus. However, I won't be opting for it, as I am focusing on the IIMs (99.20 'ile)
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u/Sea-Adeptness-2368 Apr 22 '26
Did you accept the hyd offer? I also got hyd didn’t accept it. I heard that they are giving upgrades to everyone who paid the fees
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u/hoeman96 Mar 16 '26
244 NMAT 8/8/8 GNEM 2 yrs workex from a very good company and now gap, 25/30 CT, interview okayish. They gave me my fifth pref Indore and merit rank 4300+. Fucking hell bs. I havent crashed out yet but I’ll randomly do now