NMIMS Overall Cutoff 2025
| Program | Overall NMIMS Cutoff |
| MBA Program | 209 |
| MBA Pharmaceutical Management | 190 |
NMIMS Sectional Cutoff 2025
| Program | LR | LS | QS |
| MBA Program | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| MBA Pharmaceutical Management | 50 | 50 | 50 |
NMIMS Admission 2025 Weightage
No Quant, Logic Questions | 45 mins & 20 Questions!
| MBA Components | Weightage |
| NMAT By GMAC | 20% |
| Competency Assessment | 50% |
| Personal Interview | 10% |
| Work Experience | 10% |
| Academic Track Record | 10% (Class 12 – 5%, Graduation – 5%) |
| Total | 100% |
Competency Assessment 50% marks
| Verbal | Questions |
| RC | 3 |
| Para Summary | 3 |
| Para Completion | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Mental ability | Questions |
| Strengthening Weakening CR | 1 |
| Course of Action | 1 |
| DI Set (Similar to Mock) | 4 |
| Total | 6 |
| Managerial Ability (like XAT) | Questions |
| Ethical Situation | 1 |
| Business Situation | 3 |
| HR Situation | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
Tea Break 45 mins
AI Interview 10% marks (max 12 – 30 mins)
- AI model and one physical panelist
- Use chatgpt – upload your SOP and tell him to ask questions
- Questions based on Why MBA, Goals, Deepseek etc.
Managerial Ability Sample questions
Question 1: Ethical Dilemma in Decision Making
A company has recently developed a revolutionary drug that can cure a rare disease. However, the cost of production is very high, and pricing it lower would lead to financial losses. On the other hand, pricing it too high would make it unaffordable for many patients. As the CEO, what would be the most appropriate course of action?
A) Price the drug high to ensure profitability, as the company’s primary responsibility is to its shareholders.
B) Seek external funding or government subsidies to make the drug more affordable while maintaining profitability.
C) Lower the price significantly to make it accessible, even if it leads to financial losses.
D) Halt production until a more cost-effective method of manufacturing is developed.
Question 2: Data-Driven Decision Making
A retail company notices a sharp decline in sales over the past three months. As the sales manager, what should be your first step in addressing the issue?
A) Immediately launch heavy discounts to attract more customers.
B) Analyze customer feedback and sales data to identify possible causes of decline.
C) Fire the underperforming sales staff and hire new employees.
D) Reduce marketing expenses to cut costs and compensate for losses.
Question 3: Conflict Resolution in Teams
Two senior managers in your company are in constant disagreement over a strategic project. Their conflict is affecting team morale and project progress. As their supervisor, what should you do?
A) Ask them to resolve their differences privately without involving the team.
B) Hold a structured meeting to understand their concerns and facilitate a compromise.
C) Remove both from the project and assign new managers to ensure smooth progress.
D) Support the manager with the most experience and override the other’s objections.
Question 4: Decision Under Uncertainty
A manufacturing company is considering entering a new international market. However, the political and economic conditions of the target country are unstable. What would be the most strategic decision?
A) Avoid entering the market to eliminate risk entirely.
B) Enter the market with a limited investment and assess conditions before scaling operations.
C) Invest heavily to establish a dominant presence before competitors enter.
D) Wait for stability before making any decisions, even if it means losing a first-mover advantage.
Question 5: Prioritization in Crisis Management
A company’s supply chain is disrupted due to unexpected strikes at a key supplier’s factory. The company has pending orders from major clients and a limited inventory. As the Operations Head, what should be your immediate priority?
A) Find an alternative supplier quickly, even if costs are higher, to fulfill existing orders.
B) Negotiate with the striking workers to resume production as soon as possible.
C) Delay all deliveries and communicate the issue to clients, requesting an extension.
D) Reduce order sizes for all clients equally to distribute limited inventory fairly.
NMIMS Competency Assessment Experience 1: My NMIMS Competency Assessment Process – Day 1
The assessment consists of two key components: the Competency Test (CT) and the AI – Personal Interview (PI):
Competency Test (CT) (45 minutes)
- Verbal Ability (VA): Includes paragraph summaries, sentence completion, inference-based questions, and RC.
- Logical Reasoning (LR): Covers arrangement-based sets, assumption-reasoning, and critical reasoning.
- Managerial Ability (MA): Features decision-making questions and business-related problem-solving.
Overall difficulty: Easy to moderate. Some questions are straightforward, while others require critical thinking.
Personal Interview (PI) (Approx. 15 minutes AI + 1 Supervisor/Panelist)
- Conducted via AI technology, which follows up dynamically based on your responses.
- Questions can cover candidate background, career choice, business scenarios, and current affairs.
- AI records everything (including filler words), provides a real-time transcript, and allows minor edits before submission.
- In the interview room, a Supervisor/Panelist is present during the interview and may ask 1-2 questions after the AI interview is done. May involve follow-ups based on AI responses or questions about academics, industry trends, or career choices.
Additional Information & Tips
What to Carry: Interview call letter, NMAT ID, ID proof, writing material
Total Process Duration: ~3 hours
I added the word “diversity”to my resume and I don’t remember.
1st qn- I can see u have seen diverse ppl in ur life. Will u pls tell how ppl from different diverse locations made u a person today and gave a thought to choose a career goal.
2nd qn- what are your thoughts on renewable energy growth and its economic impact
3rd qn – say something about China’s solar power and why India can’t do that and what should they do to reach them
4th ( I mentioned leadership qualities) say about a situation that happened in your college lifewhere u met a hard guy to handle and how did you handle him with your leadership qualities.
Next some follow up qn I forgot
Next some qn regarding team work leadership something.
You managed a good score in your school and has also done extra curricular. Same with college . Why does your college marks as good as college
Asked about school kabadi tournament qns I forgot it
And then interviewer asked about skills that I learnt only after joining office that I lack before
How did you come today
Me -train
Trains name?
Trains number -22954
Why it is numbered like that?
What does that 1st 2 mean ?
What does that 2nd 2 mean
Where did you stay yesterday?
Starting with as soon as you reach, you’re supposed to go to the VIP lounge, as they mentioned in the video.
I reached in at 7:40, and the first surprise was, the room was already full. I was anticipating 50-60 people in my slot, but it was exactly double of that. 100-120 people in one slot. 4 slots in a day, which means about 500 people in a day. Goes on for about a mont, which means about 15-16k people for this whole thing.
Moving forward, you’ll submit your bags and phones. You don’t really need anything another than your call letter, your id, and a pen. You can keep your wallets tho.
Then, you’re given a group. There are about 10 people in a group, but with my slot I could see half of them were no shows. Which means they were anticipating about 200 people in a slot.
Then, you’re made to sit in the auditorium, they verify your id everything, then they take you to the lab in groups.
Now comes the main, Competency Test, my dear NMIMS Management, what is the point of taking two aptitude tests? Competency test I personally felt was nothing more than that. Verbal ability had para summary, para completion, inference based question and an RC. Mental ability had an arrangement set, a few critical reasoning. Managerial Ability is what looked like DM, but a little finance heavy. Overall difficultly level is easy to moderate. Some of the questions were jokes, like the RC and the arrangement set was an absolute joke, but some other questions were tricky. 45 mins end up really quickly tho.
Then they take you for the PI in groups again, where your group is taken to a cabin, where a laptop and a person from the panel is sitting. They are listening to everything you say, and are monitoring if everything is being recorded.
The PI part, was again a surprise because I was not expecting it to be this advanced. They have your profile ready w the system and the first question is already asked as soon as another person (who’s accommodating you from the CT to the PI) logs you in. Even the mic is on by default. I fumbled a bit cause I took some time to register this technology in front of me. Another very advanced thing was, how the AI was asking follow up questions to whatever you were saying. For example, I spoke about my dad’s business a bit. And it asked me about how inflation has impacted it and how e-commerce has impacted it. Basically made situation out of everything you were saying. Then it changed trajectory and asked me about India’s performance in the recent world test championship. Really? I rambled on over there. One more thing, was how strong the mic was. It’s catching everything you’re saying very accurately. Even the umms, ands, uhhhs. So initially as soon as you start talking, you can see it typing in the text box, then you can take a few seconds to read and edit it. And then you’re supposed to submit the answer.
The AI bit is for 12 mins. Mine stopped while I was talking and post that the panel person sitting w you in the cabin is going to ask some follow up and additional questions as well. Not too stressful.
The entire process got done in about 3 hours. My tip would be to not have any expectations w the process. Take it easy and have fun and enjoy the swanky building.
Arrangement question was very easy and doable.
Most of the questions will lead you to 2 options, no sureshot answers. Expect good level questions, it will require time to think.
Managerial Ability – A question on Companies act 2019, one on retirement benefits – does that come under liability for a company. The rest was easy.
Conclusion – No one can be sure about the competency test as critical reasoning is at a good level. Get done with the arrangement question first as it will ensure full marks there then you can proceed. One synonym question in passage which was very easy, rest 2 questions were related to heading and inference.
PI – No matter how much you prepare, bot is going to throw something which will be shocking. Be prepared for the surprises. You can also end bot interaction in 10 mins if you answer fast.
Panel – Depends on which panel you are allotted to, general talk related to your work ex and questions related to generative AI.(Opinion base)
NMIMS Competency Assessment Experience 2: This day was full of surprises for me. Some good some bad.
Starting with as soon as you reach, you’re supposed to go to the VIP lounge, as they mentioned in the video.
I reached in at 7:40, and the first surprise was, the room was already full. I was anticipating 50-60 people in my slot, but it was exactly double of that. 100-120 people in one slot. 4 slots in a day, which means about 500 people in a day. Goes on for about a mont, which means about 15-16k people for this whole thing.
Moving forward, you’ll submit your bags and phones. You don’t really need anything another than your call letter, your id, and a pen. You can keep your wallets tho.
Then, you’re given a group. There are about 10 people in a group, but with my slot I could see half of them were no shows. Which means they were anticipating about 200 people in a slot.
Then, you’re made to sit in the auditorium, they verify your id everything, then they take you to the lab in groups.
Now comes the main, Competency Test, my dear NMIMS Management, what is the point of taking two aptitude tests? Competency test I personally felt was nothing more than that. Verbal ability had para summary, para completion, inference based question and an RC. Mental ability had an arrangement set, a few critical reasoning. Managerial Ability is what looked like DM, but a little finance heavy. Overall difficultly level is easy to moderate. Some of the questions were jokes, like the RC and the arrangement set was an absolute joke, but some other questions were tricky. 45 mins end up really quickly tho.
Then they take you for the PI in groups again, where your group is taken to a cabin, where a laptop and a person from the panel is sitting. They are listening to everything you say, and are monitoring if everything is being recorded.
The PI part, was again a surprise because I was not expecting it to be this advanced. They have your profile ready w the system and the first question is already asked as soon as another person (who’s accommodating you from the CT to the PI) logs you in. Even the mic is on by default. I fumbled a bit cause I took some time to register this technology in front of me. Another very advanced thing was, how the AI was asking follow up questions to whatever you were saying. For example, I spoke about my dad’s business a bit. And it asked me about how inflation has impacted it and how e-commerce has impacted it. Basically made situation out of everything you were saying. Then it changed trajectory and asked me about India’s performance in the recent world test championship. Really? I rambled on over there. One more thing, was how strong the mic was. It’s catching everything you’re saying very accurately. Even the umms, ands, uhhhs. So initially as soon as you start talking, you can see it typing in the text box, then you can take a few seconds to read and edit it. And then you’re supposed to submit the answer.
The AI bit is for 12 mins. Mine stopped while I was talking and post that the panel person sitting w you in the cabin is going to ask some follow up and additional questions as well. Not too stressful.
The entire process got done in about 3 hours. My tip would be to not have any expectations w the process. Take it easy and have fun and enjoy the swanky building.
NMIMS Competency Assessment Experience 3: A Structured Yet Unexpected Experience
As I arrived at the NMIMS campus, the first thing that struck me was the sheer number of applicants. I had expected around 50-60 people in my time slot, but it turned out to be more than 100. This meant that over 500 candidates were processed each day, making it a highly competitive process.
Competency Test (CT) – A Mixed Bag
After the initial check-in and document verification, we were escorted to a lab for the Competency Test (CT). The test was 45 minutes long and included three sections:
- Verbal Ability (VA): Mostly straightforward with paragraph summaries, inference-based questions, and an RC passage that was surprisingly simple.
- Logical Reasoning (LR): A mix of arrangement-based puzzles and critical reasoning. The arrangement question was extremely easy, but some assumption-based ones were tricky.
- Managerial Ability (MA): Decision-making scenarios, with some finance-heavy caselets. It required logical reasoning but was not too difficult.
Overall, I would rate the difficulty as easy to moderate, but time was the main constraint.
Personal Interview (PI) – The AI Surprise
Post-CT, we were divided into groups for the AI-led Personal Interview (PI). This was where things got interesting. The AI started with basic questions about my background and goals, but as I spoke, it generated contextual follow-up questions.
For instance, when I mentioned my interest in marketing, the AI asked:
➡ “How do you think influencer marketing compares to traditional advertising in terms of ROI?”
I had to think quickly and structure my answer. The AI’s mic was incredibly sensitive, picking up every “umm” and “uhh”, which made me conscious of my speech.
After 12 minutes, the AI interview ended, and the panelist sitting in the room asked two additional questions related to my work experience. Nothing too stressful, but they were paying close attention to my logical reasoning.
⏳ Total Process Time: ~3 hours
💡 Key Tip: Speak clearly, avoid unnecessary fillers, and be prepared for AI-driven follow-ups.
NMIMS Competency Assessment Experience 4: Unexpected Twists & Turns
First Impressions Matter
I reached the NMIMS campus around 8 AM, expecting a well-organized process. The VIP lounge was already packed with candidates. The staff efficiently managed the check-in, verifying IDs and directing us toward the assessment areas.
Competency Test (CT) – The Time Crunch
The CT was 45 minutes long, and while the difficulty was moderate, time management was the biggest challenge.
- VA Section: A mix of RC, inference-based, and para-completion questions. One passage was on behavioral economics—tricky but doable.
- LR Section: Had one easy arrangement-based question but some tough assumption-reasoning questions.
- MA Section: More application-based, resembling Decision-Making (DM) from XAT with a few finance-based scenarios.
⏳ Key Takeaway: I had to move fast, as the 45-minute limit was strict. Some candidates struggled to complete all sections.
Personal Interview (PI) – The AI Catches Everything
The PI setup was high-tech and slightly intimidating. A laptop with an AI interface was already recording responses as soon as I logged in. The AI asked basic background questions first but quickly escalated to specific business scenarios.
I spoke about my college project on sustainability, and the AI immediately followed up with:
➡ “How do you think carbon taxation policies impact corporate sustainability strategies?”
That threw me off! The AI was not just following a script—it was analyzing responses and digging deeper.
📌 Pro Tip: Keep your answers structured and avoid rambling.
The AI-led interview lasted ~12 minutes, followed by a brief human-led panel discussion (2-3 follow-up questions).
⏳ Total Duration: Around 3 hours
✅ Key Learning: Stay composed, articulate your thoughts, and expect AI-generated real-time follow-ups.
NMIMS Competency Assessment Experience 5: The Battle Against Nerves
From the moment I arrived, I could feel the tension in the air. NMIMS has done a great job with logistics, ensuring the process moves smoothly, but the number of candidates was overwhelming.
Competency Test (CT) – A Strategic Approach
The CT felt like an aptitude test, but with some unexpected surprises.
- Verbal Ability (VA): RC was shockingly easy, while inference-based questions required sharp critical thinking.
- Logical Reasoning (LR): The arrangement set was very easy, but assumption-based questions were tricky.
- Managerial Ability (MA): Decision-making scenarios with business context—similar to what’s seen in XAT.
I realized it wasn’t about solving every question but about selecting the right ones to maximize accuracy.
⏳ Tip: Don’t get stuck on one question—move quickly!
Personal Interview (PI) – The AI’s Smart Follow-Ups
The AI interview felt surreal. I was speaking into a laptop, but it was actively engaging with my responses.
Example: I mentioned my internship in supply chain management, and it immediately asked:
➡ “How has AI transformed supply chain optimization in recent years?”
I had no choice but to think on my feet.
The panelist was present the whole time, silently observing. Once the AI part ended (~12 mins), the panelist asked 2 additional questions related to my industry knowledge.
⏳ Total Time: ~3 hours
💡 Key Advice: The AI is fast-paced—be clear, concise, and confident.
NMIMS Competency Assessment Experience 6: Learning to Adapt Quickly
Reaching the NMIMS assessment venue early turned out to be a blessing, as the waiting lounge filled up quickly. The sheer scale of candidates was eye-opening—over 100 per slot.
Competency Test (CT) – Speed Matters
The CT felt like a mix of NMAT and XAT Decision Making, with time being the biggest constraint.
- VA: Straightforward RC and para-summary questions.
- LR: Some critical reasoning questions required deep thinking.
- MA: Decision-making scenarios, some finance-based, but manageable.
The test timer moves quickly, so you need to be efficient.
Personal Interview (PI) – AI vs. Human
The AI immediately picked up on details from my introduction and started asking smart follow-ups.
Example: I mentioned my startup idea, and it asked:
➡ “What are the biggest challenges startups face in securing venture capital?”
I had to give a structured response, ensuring clarity.
The AI transcript was visible in real-time, and I had a few seconds to edit my response before submission.
📌 Key Learning: Avoid hesitation, as the AI records everything (including filler words).
After the AI interview, the panelist asked two final questions related to industry trends.
⏳ Total Process: ~3 hours
✅ Takeaway: Stay calm, keep responses structured, and be ready for AI-generated counter-questions.
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