LATEST UPDATE
The NMIMS CET application form is expected to be released soon on the official website ncet.nmims.edu (or nmims.edu / apply.nmims.edu). As of 2026, the exact dates have not been officially announced yet—the admission handout and registration link will be live shortly (likely starting in late January or February 2026 for Phase 1). The exam will be conducted (March Tentatively) in two phases as a computer-based online test at designated test centres, allowing candidates to appear in one or both phases (best score considered). Candidates can book slots after registration, with multiple attempts possible (up to 3 in total across phases).
IMPORTANT DATES
As of, 2026, the official NMIMS CET (NMIMS Common Entrance Test) important dates have not been officially released yet. The NMIMS admissions team typically announces the full schedule (including registration, exam phases, and counselling) in the official admission handout on ncet.nmims.edu or nmims.edu.
However, based on the consistent pattern from the last few years (2023–2025), the following tentative timeline is expected for NMIMS CET:
Phase 1
Events | Dates |
Online registration start date | January 2026 - February 2026 |
Online registration closure date | March 2026 |
Conduct of online computer-based Examination at test centers | Mid March To Last March 2026 |
Counselling call letter for Engineering candidates release date | April 2026 |
Merit list declaration date for Pharma candidates | April 2026 |
Phase 2
Events | Dates |
Online registration start date | March - April 2026 |
Online registration closure date | May 2026 |
Conduct of online computer-based Examination at test centers | March 2026 to May 2026 |
Counselling call letter for Engineering candidates release date | June 2026 |
Merit list declaration date for Pharma candidates | June 2026 |
PROGRAMS OFFERED
The NMIMS CET (NMIMS Common Entrance Test) is the university-level entrance exam for admission to specific integrated and undergraduate programs in engineering and pharmacy at SVKM's NMIMS campuses. It serves as the primary gateway post-Class 12 for these streams.
The main programs offered through NMIMS CET are:
B.Tech (4 years) — Various specializations like Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science), etc. (availability varies by campus).
B.Tech + MBA Tech (5 years integrated dual-degree) — Combines B.Tech in engineering streams (e.g., AI/ML, CE, IT, Data Science) with MBA specializations (e.g., Marketing, Finance, Operations & Supply Chain, Business Intelligence & Analytics).
B.Pharm + MBA Pharma Tech (5 years integrated dual-degree) — Blends B.Pharm with MBA in Pharma Tech, focused on healthcare, innovation, and management in pharmaceuticals.
These programs are offered at NMIMS campuses including Mumbai (flagship), Navi Mumbai, Shirpur, Indore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, and others (Dhule, Bangalore in some cases). The Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering (MPSTME)/School of Technology Management & Engineering (STME) handles B.Tech and B.Tech + MBA Tech, while Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (SPPSPTM)/School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (SPTM) handles B.Pharm + MBA Pharma Tech.
TOP COLLEGES & TOTAL SEATS
NMIMS does not publish a single centralized seat matrix in advance—exact intake for 2026 will be detailed in the admission handout (program-wise, campus-wise, category-wise with reservations: typically 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC-NCL, 10% EWS, 5% PwD). Total seats across all programs and campuses are around 2,000–3,000+ (based on recent cycles, with engineering dominating). Mumbai remains the most competitive (highest cutoffs/ranks), followed by Navi Mumbai and others.
Indicative Seat Distribution (based on recent trends like 2024–2025; subject to official confirmation for 2026):
Mumbai (Flagship campus, highest demand): Largest intake, often 500–800+ seats across B.Tech specializations and MBA Tech (e.g., Computer Engineering, AI/ML, Data Science variants). B.Pharm + MBA Pharma Tech also strong here.
Navi Mumbai: Growing campus with good seats (e.g., 300–500+ for B.Tech/AI & Data Science, Computer Engineering).
Shirpur: Substantial intake (often 300–600+), slightly lower cutoffs; strong for core engineering and pharmacy.
Hyderabad: 200–400+ seats, popular for emerging specializations like Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science).
Indore: 200–400+ seats, focused on select B.Tech branches and pharmacy.
Chandigarh: Newer campus with 100–300+ seats, lower competition.
HOW TO APPLY
The NMIMS CET application process is conducted online through the official NMIMS website. Candidates need to register by providing basic details, fill in personal and academic information, upload a recent photograph and signature, select the exam date and test centre, and submit the form after paying the application fee online.
Step 1: Visit the official website of NMIMS-CET.
Step 2: Click on “Apply Now” and create an account.
Step 3: Candidate will get the regisation number on their registration email id. to fill and complete the application form.
Step 4: Based on eligibility criteria select Test category and campus preferences.
Step 5: Candidate can select multiple test category / multiple schools and multiple program preferences.
Step 6: The registration fees is based on the number of Schools selected for each test category and the total retakes.
Step 7: Only paid candidates will be allowed to schedule the exam.
Step 8: Candidate can choose 1 main and 2 retakes for each of the examination category. In all, a candidate will be given chance to appear total 3 times of whichever exam he wishes to appear.
Step 9: After the successful registration, the candidate will get options to choose the test date/s and test center.
Step 10: Test dates / Test center availability will be subject to Test center capacity.
Step 11: It will be available to the candidate modestly on first come first serve.
Step 12: Pay the application fee and complete the process.
Application Fees
Test | School Name | No. of school chosen by the candidate | First attempt in category | RETAKE-1 in same category | RETAKE-2 in same category |
NMIMS CET | Engineering / Pharmacy | 1 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
2 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 |
EXAM CENTERS
NMIMS CET is conducted at various major cities across India. Common exam centres include Delhi/NCR (Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram), Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Bhopal, Patna, Ranchi, Raipur, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Kochi, Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Vijayawada/Visakhapatnam, and other regional locations. During application, candidates must select their preferred centre(s), and the final allocated centre details are mentioned on the admit card.
Sr. No | State | Test City |
1 | Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada, Rajahmundry |
2 | Assam | Guwahati |
3 | Bihar | Patna |
4 | Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
5 | Delhi | Delhi/New Delhi |
6 | Goa | Goa |
7 | Gujrat | Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Changa |
8 | Haryana | Faridabad, Gurugram, Karnal, Ambala Cantt. |
9 | Himachal Pradesh | Solan |
10 | Jharkhand | Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
11 | Karnataka | Bengaluru, Mysuru |
12 | Kerala | Kochi, Trivandrum, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kohikode, Kottayam |
13 | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur |
14 | Maharashtra | Aurangabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Shirpur, Sangli / Kolhapur, Thane, Kalyan |
15 | Odisha | Bhubaneshwar |
16 | Pudducherry | Pudducherry |
17 | Punjab | Amritsar, Chandigarh, Mohali, Ludhiana |
18 | Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur |
19 | Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Nagercoil, Salem |
20 | Telangana | Hyderabad, Secundrabad |
21 | Uttar Pradesh | Agra / Mathura, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi |
22 | Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
23 | West Bengal | Kolkata |
ADMIT CARD
The NMIMS CET admit card is released online on the official NMIMS CET website before the examination. Candidates can download it by logging in with their registered credentials. The admit card contains important details such as the candidate’s name, exam date and time, test centre address, and exam-day instructions, and it must be carried to the exam centre for entry.
Candidates can download the admit card from the official website by entering the registration ID, and password. Candidates can download their admit card by following the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Click on the ‘NMIMS- CET admit card’ tab on the homepage
Step 3: Candidates are redirected to the admit card login page
Step 4: Enter the login ID and password
Step 5: NMIMS-CET admit card will appear on the screen, check details and download the same
EXAM RESULT
The NMIMS CET result is also declared online after the exam, in the form of a score or merit list. Admission is offered based on the marks obtained in the entrance test, followed by counselling, document verification, and fee payment as per the schedule announced by NMIMS.
The result will be declared by the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies.Given below are the steps to view NMIMS CET result:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Click the ‘Result’ tab
Step 3: Click on the appeared course.
Step 4: Enter NMIMS CET ID and date of birth from the drop-down menu.
Step 5: The result for entered ID will be displayed. Download and save the result.
Step 6: Candidates should take an A4 sized printout and keep it in a safe condition for further process.
COUNSELLING PROCESS & CUTOFFS
The NMIMS CET counselling process begins after the declaration of results and release of the merit list. Candidates who qualify the entrance exam are required to register for counselling online through the official NMIMS admission portal. Counselling is generally conducted in multiple rounds, depending on seat availability. During counselling, candidates must select their preferred programme and campus based on their rank. Seat allotment is done strictly on the basis of CET score, merit rank, programme preference, and availability of seats. Once a seat is allotted, candidates must confirm admission within the given deadline by paying the admission fee and completing document verification. Failure to report or pay the fee on time may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat, and the seat is then offered to the next eligible candidate in subsequent rounds.
The NMIMS CET cutoffs vary every year and depend on several factors such as number of applicants, difficulty level of the exam, number of seats, course demand, and campus preference. Generally, popular programmes like BTech Computer Engineering, IT, and Artificial Intelligence at the Mumbai campus have higher cutoffs, while newer or less preferred campuses have comparatively lower cutoffs. Cutoffs are released in the form of minimum qualifying marks or closing ranks for each round of counselling. Candidates scoring above the cutoff are eligible for seat allotment in that round. NMIMS does not publish a single fixed cutoff; instead, it changes round-wise and campus-wise. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NMIMS website for round-wise counselling updates and cutoff trends to make informed choices during seat selection.
Here’s a summary of last year’s and expected cutoffs for NMIMS CET and NPAT based on available trends and data:
NMIMS CET (Engineering & Tech) Last Year Cutoffs:
Cutoffs vary campus- and branch-wise. For Phase 2 (2025) at the Mumbai campus, top branches like Computer Engineering closed around rank ~1000, Artificial Intelligence ~1750, Information Technology ~2950, CS & Business Systems ~3100, and Mechatronics ~3700. These are closing ranks indicating how competitive each program was in 2025. More core or high-demand branches required a better rank (lower number) to secure a seat. Lower-demand or other campuses usually had higher (easier) rank cutoffs.
NMIMS NPAT (UG – BBA/B.Sc) Last Year Cutoffs:
For NMIMS NPAT 2025, expected score cutoffs for popular campuses were approximately: NMIMS Mumbai ~72–76 marks, Bengaluru ~67–70, Hyderabad ~67–69, Indore ~66–67, and Navi Mumbai ~65–67 out of 120. A score of 69–71 was generally seen as a good target for NMIMS Mumbai.
Expected Cutoffs for 2026 Admissions:
NMIMS CET 2026: Based on trends from 2024–25, cutoffs are expected to remain competitive or tighten slightly for top branches. A rank under ~1000–1500 will likely be needed for strong chance in core branches like Computer Engineering (especially at Mumbai), while other programs/campuses may allow higher ranks. Cutoffs are influenced by seats, difficulty, and number of applicants, so these are approximate expectations rather than official numbers.
NMIMS NPAT 2026: Given previous year trends, a score around 72–80 (out of 120) is generally expected to be competitive for top campuses like Mumbai and Bengaluru. Higher scores improve chances in preferred branches/campuses.
Important Notes:
Cutoffs change every year based on competition, exam difficulty, and seat availability.
Official cutoffs for 2026 will only be released by NMIMS after counselling rounds.
The above figures are based on last year trends and expert estimates, not official cutoff lists.
