Guide
An NMAT 230 score keeps several meaningful MBA options alive, but it sits in a zone where programme-specific cutoffs and section scores matter. Treat NMIMS Mumbai as competitive rather than automatic, and build alternatives you would genuinely choose.
Colleges worth comparing
| College | OYM planning context | Fee | Avg CTC | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMIMS Mumbai | NMAT 220+ as a safer competitive planning score; recent shortlist benchmark has been around 209 | ₹25L | ₹24.6L | BFSI; consulting; marketing |
| TAPMI Manipal | CAT/XAT ~85–90+; NMAT ~220+ competitive target | ₹19.45L | ₹12.97L | BFSI; marketing; HR |
| Great Lakes Chennai | CAT/XAT ~85–90+; CMAT ~90+; profile matters | ₹20.8L | ₹15.65L | Analytics; product; technology |
| KJ Somaiya Institute of Management | CMAT 95–99 percentile | ₹21L | ₹12L | Marketing; finance; analytics |
| IFMR GSB, Krea University | CMAT 85+ percentile | ₹19.06L | ₹13.5L | Finance; analytics; economics |
| Great Lakes Gurgaon | CAT/XAT ~80–85+ practical target; profile matters | ₹18.5L | ₹11.7L | Analytics; technology; consulting |
The exact shortlist depends on the current admission cycle. OYM's master uses 220+ as a safer competitive planning score for NMIMS Mumbai and around 220+ for TAPMI, but neither number should be read as a guaranteed call. Current section cutoffs and programme rules still decide whether the total is usable.
What 230 should change
If NMIMS is your priority, focus immediately on the current programme application and sectional eligibility. If you prefer finance/analytics, compare IFMR/TAPMI; if you value product/technology/analytics, Great Lakes can be strategically relevant. KJ Somaiya adds Mumbai access but should be judged on fee and current role mix rather than city alone.
Retake decision
A retake makes sense if 230 is clearly below the score needed for *your* target list and your mocks show a repeatable path upward. Do not retake simply because 240 looks psychologically cleaner. For NMIMS specifically, remember that the current policy makes the first valid NMAT score the relevant one, so confirm whether a retake can help the colleges you still care about.
Use 230 to build a realistic/competitive/safety shortlist, then compare it against your CAT/XAT outcomes. The best decision is the strongest programme you can convert and would actually join—not the exam on which your percentile sounds highest.
Preparing for CAT?
See where you actually stand before changing your shortlist or study plan.
Why On Your Mocks?
A mock score tells you what happened. OYM helps you understand what went wrong and what to work on next.