# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000353905
**File Stem:** 0001137439-23-000488
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 22449
**Document Hash:** 0e61573f023ebe2b7ceb245453eea1ad
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001137439-23-000488.hdr.sgml**: 20230317

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001137439-23-000488

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 485BXT

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 3

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230317

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230317

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NATIONWIDE VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000353905
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 485BXT
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-03213
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23741173

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** MAIL CODE 5-02-210
- **CITY:** COLUMBUS
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43215
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 614-435-5749

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** MAIL CODE 5-02-210
- **CITY:** COLUMBUS
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43215

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** GARTMORE VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20020125

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NATIONWIDE SEPARATE ACCOUNT TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NATIONWIDE SEPARATE ACCOUNT MONEY MARKET TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19860226
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NATIONWIDE VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000353905
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 485BXT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 002-73024
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23741172

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** MAIL CODE 5-02-210
- **CITY:** COLUMBUS
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43215
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 614-435-5749

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** MAIL CODE 5-02-210
- **CITY:** COLUMBUS
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43215

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** GARTMORE VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20020125

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NATIONWIDE SEPARATE ACCOUNT TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NATIONWIDE SEPARATE ACCOUNT MONEY MARKET TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19860226

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### NVIT Government Bond Fund (Series ID: S000005400)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014696 | Class I      |  |
| C000014697 | Class II     |  |
| C000014699 | Class IV     |  |
| C000112220 | Class P      |  |
| C000139942 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT International Equity Fund (Series ID: S000005402)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014702 | Class I      |  |
| C000033125 | Class II     |  |
| C000062008 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT Investor Destinations Aggressive Fund (Series ID: S000005403)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014704 | Class II     |  |
| C000112221 | Class P      |  |

### NVIT Investor Destinations Conservative Fund (Series ID: S000005404)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014706 | Class II     |  |
| C000112222 | Class P      |  |

### NVIT Investor Destinations Moderate Fund (Series ID: S000005405)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014708 | Class II     |  |
| C000112223 | Class P      |  |

### NVIT Investor Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund (Series ID: S000005406)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014710 | Class II     |  |
| C000112224 | Class P      |  |

### NVIT Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund (Series ID: S000005407)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014712 | Class II     |  |
| C000112225 | Class P      |  |

### NVIT Government Money Market Fund (Series ID: S000005409)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014718 | Class I      |  |
| C000014719 | Class IV     |  |
| C000014720 | Class V      |  |
| C000079439 | Class II     |  |
| C000204950 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT Mid Cap Index Fund (Series ID: S000005410)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014721 | Class I      |  |
| C000014722 | Class II     |  |
| C000034093 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund (Series ID: S000005412)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014724 | Class I      |  |
| C000014725 | Class II     |  |
| C000014727 | Class IV     |  |
| C000062009 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT S&P 500 Index Fund (Series ID: S000005416)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014735 | Class IV     |  |
| C000033129 | Class I      |  |
| C000033130 | Class II     |  |
| C000034094 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT Multi-Manager Small Cap Growth Fund (Series ID: S000005417)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014736 | Class I      |  |
| C000014737 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT Multi-Manager Small Cap Value Fund (Series ID: S000005418)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014739 | Class I      |  |
| C000014740 | Class II     |  |
| C000014742 | Class IV     |  |

### NVIT Multi-Manager Small Company Fund (Series ID: S000005419)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014743 | Class I      |  |
| C000014744 | Class II     |  |
| C000014746 | Class IV     |  |

### NVIT Federated High Income Bond Fund (Series ID: S000005421)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014749 | Class I      |  |

### NVIT BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund (Series ID: S000005422)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014751 | Class I      |  |
| C000014752 | Class II     |  |
| C000014753 | Class IV     |  |
| C000062013 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT Amundi Multi Sector Bond Fund (Series ID: S000005423)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014754 | Class I      |  |

### NVIT Emerging Markets Fund (Series ID: S000005425)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000014756 | Class I      |  |
| C000014757 | Class II     |  |
| C000075321 | Class Y      |  |
| C000168057 | Class D      |  |

### NVIT Bond Index Fund (Series ID: S000012312)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000033502 | Class Y      |  |
| C000033503 | Class II     |  |
| C000139944 | Class I      |  |

### NVIT International Index Fund (Series ID: S000012313)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000033505 | Class Y      |  |
| C000033506 | Class II     |  |
| C000033509 | Class VIII   |  |
| C000139945 | Class I      |  |

### NVIT Small Cap Index Fund (Series ID: S000012314)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000033510 | Class II     |  |
| C000033512 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT Core Bond Fund (Series ID: S000021031)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000059797 | Class I      |  |
| C000059798 | Class II     |  |
| C000059799 | Class Y      |  |
| C000112229 | Class P      |  |

### NVIT BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Fund (Series ID: S000021032)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000059800 | Class I      |  |
| C000059801 | Class II     |  |
| C000059802 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT BNY Mellon Core Plus Bond Fund (Series ID: S000021033)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000059803 | Class I      |  |
| C000059804 | Class II     |  |
| C000059805 | Class Y      |  |
| C000112230 | Class P      |  |

### NVIT NS Partners International Focused Growth Fund (Series ID: S000021034)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000059808 | Class I      |  |
| C000059809 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT Jacobs Levy Large Cap Growth Fund (Series ID: S000021035)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000059811 | Class I      |  |
| C000059812 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT Allspring Discovery Fund (Series ID: S000021036)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000059814 | Class I      |  |
| C000059815 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund (Series ID: S000021037)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000059817 | Class I      |  |
| C000059818 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT Neuberger Berman Multi Cap Opportunities Fund (Series ID: S000021038)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000059820 | Class I      |  |
| C000059821 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT Real Estate Fund (Series ID: S000021039)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000059822 | Class I      |  |
| C000059823 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT Short Term Bond Fund (Series ID: S000021040)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000059825 | Class I      |  |
| C000059826 | Class II     |  |
| C000059827 | Class Y      |  |
| C000112231 | Class P      |  |

### NVIT Blueprint Aggressive Fund (Series ID: S000021213)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000060396 | Class I      |  |
| C000060397 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT Blueprint Moderately Aggressive Fund (Series ID: S000021214)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000060398 | Class I      |  |
| C000060399 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT Blueprint Capital Appreciation Fund (Series ID: S000021215)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000060400 | Class I      |  |
| C000060401 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT Blueprint Moderate Fund (Series ID: S000021216)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000060402 | Class I      |  |
| C000060403 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT Blueprint Balanced Fund (Series ID: S000021217)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000060404 | Class II     |  |
| C000060405 | Class I      |  |

### NVIT Blueprint Moderately Conservative Fund (Series ID: S000021218)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000060406 | Class I      |  |
| C000060407 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT Blueprint Conservative Fund (Series ID: S000021219)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000060408 | Class I      |  |
| C000060409 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Income Fund (Series ID: S000025032)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000074469 | Class I      |  |
| C000074470 | Class II     |  |
| C000074471 | Class Y      |  |
| C000220661 | Class Z      |  |
| C000220662 | Class X      |  |

### NVIT BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Core Fund (Series ID: S000025033)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000074472 | Class II     |  |
| C000074473 | Class Y      |  |
| C000074474 | Class I      |  |
| C000112232 | Class P      |  |

### NVIT Columbia Overseas Value Fund (Series ID: S000025034)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000074475 | Class I      |  |
| C000074476 | Class II     |  |
| C000074479 | Class Y      |  |
| C000220663 | Class Z      |  |
| C000220664 | Class X      |  |

### NVIT Investor Destinations Capital Appreciation Fund (Series ID: S000025035)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000074480 | Class II     |  |
| C000112233 | Class P      |  |
| C000221965 | Class Z      |  |

### NVIT Investor Destinations Balanced Fund (Series ID: S000025036)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000074482 | Class II     |  |
| C000112234 | Class P      |  |

### NVIT Blueprint Managed Growth Fund (Series ID: S000040616)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000125904 | Class II     |  |
| C000139946 | Class I      |  |

### NVIT Blueprint Managed Growth & Income Fund (Series ID: S000040617)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000125905 | Class II     |  |
| C000139947 | Class I      |  |

### NVIT Investor Destinations Managed Growth Fund (Series ID: S000040618)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000125906 | Class II     |  |
| C000139948 | Class I      |  |

### NVIT Investor Destinations Managed Growth & Income Fund (Series ID: S000040619)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000125907 | Class II     |  |
| C000139949 | Class I      |  |

### NVIT Managed American Funds Asset Allocation Fund (Series ID: S000044581)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000138646 | Class II     |  |
| C000221966 | Class Z      |  |

### NVIT Managed American Funds Growth-Income Fund (Series ID: S000044582)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000138647 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT BlackRock Managed Global Allocation Fund (Series ID: S000049097)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000154836 | Class II     |  |

### NVIT DoubleLine Total Return Tactical Fund (Series ID: S000058808)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000192909 | Class I      |  |
| C000192910 | Class II     |  |
| C000192911 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT J.P. Morgan U.S. Equity Fund (Series ID: S000065085)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000210766 | Class II     |  |
| C000210767 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT J.P. Morgan Mozaic Multi-Asset Fund (Series ID: S000065086)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000210769 | Class II     |  |
| C000210770 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT J.P. Morgan Digital Evolution Strategy Fund (Series ID: S000075637)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000234864 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT J.P. Morgan Innovators Fund (Series ID: S000075638)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000234865 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT J.P. Morgan Large Cap Growth Fund (Series ID: S000075639)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000234866 | Class Y      |  |

### NVIT J.P. Morgan US Technology Leaders Fund (Series ID: S000075640)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000234867 | Class Y      |  |

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| 1933 Act File No. 002-73024 | 1933 Act File No. 002-73024 | 1933 Act File No. 002-73024 | 1933 Act File No. 002-73024 |
| 1940 Act File No. 811-03213 | 1940 Act File No. 811-03213 | 1940 Act File No. 811-03213 | 1940 Act File No. 811-03213 |
| AS FILED WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON MARCH 17, 2023 | AS FILED WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON MARCH 17, 2023 | AS FILED WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON MARCH 17, 2023 | AS FILED WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON MARCH 17, 2023 |
| U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION | U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION | U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION | U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
| Washington, D.C. 20549 | Washington, D.C. 20549 | Washington, D.C. 20549 | Washington, D.C. 20549 |
| FORM N-1A | FORM N-1A | FORM N-1A | FORM N-1A |
| REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 | REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 | REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 | [X] |
| Post-Effective Amendment No. 252 | Post-Effective Amendment No. 252 | Post-Effective Amendment No. 252 | [X] |
| and/or | and/or | and/or | and/or |
| REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 | REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 | REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 | [X] |
| Amendment No. 263 | Amendment No. 263 | Amendment No. 263 | [X] |
| (Check appropriate box or boxes) | (Check appropriate box or boxes) | (Check appropriate box or boxes) | (Check appropriate box or boxes) |
| **NATIONWIDE VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST** | **NATIONWIDE VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST** | **NATIONWIDE VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST** | **NATIONWIDE VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST** |
| (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER) | (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER) | (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER) | (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER) |
| ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA<br> MAIL CODE 05-02-210 | ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA<br> MAIL CODE 05-02-210 | ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA<br> MAIL CODE 05-02-210 | ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA<br> MAIL CODE 05-02-210 |
| COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 |
| (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE) (ZIP CODE) | (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE) (ZIP CODE) | (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE) (ZIP CODE) | (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE) (ZIP CODE) |
| Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (614) 435-5787 | Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (614) 435-5787 | Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (614) 435-5787 | Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (614) 435-5787 |
| Send Copies of Communications to: | Send Copies of Communications to: |  |  |
| ALLAN J. OSTER, ESQ. | ALLAN J. OSTER, ESQ. | PRUFESH R. MODHERA, ESQ. | PRUFESH R. MODHERA, ESQ. |
| 10 WEST NATIONWIDE BOULEVARD | 10 WEST NATIONWIDE BOULEVARD | STRADLEY RONON STEVENS & YOUNG, LLP | STRADLEY RONON STEVENS & YOUNG, LLP |
| COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 | 2000 K STREET, N.W., SUITE 700 | 2000 K STREET, N.W., SUITE 700 |
| (NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE) | (NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE) | WASHINGTON, DC 20006 | WASHINGTON, DC 20006 |
| It is proposed that this filing will become effective: (check appropriate box) | It is proposed that this filing will become effective: (check appropriate box) | It is proposed that this filing will become effective: (check appropriate box) | It is proposed that this filing will become effective: (check appropriate box) |
| [ ] | immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) | immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) | immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) |
| [X] | On May 1, 2023 pursuant to paragraph (b) | On May 1, 2023 pursuant to paragraph (b) | On May 1, 2023 pursuant to paragraph (b) |
| [ ] | 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) | 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) | 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) |
| [ ] | on [date] pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) | on [date] pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) | on [date] pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) |
| [ ] | 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) | 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) | 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) |
| [ ] | on [date] pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of rule 485. | on [date] pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of rule 485. | on [date] pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of rule 485. |
| If appropriate, check the following box: | If appropriate, check the following box: | If appropriate, check the following box: | If appropriate, check the following box: |
| [X] | This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment. | This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment. | This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment. |

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#### EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Post-Effective Amendment Nos. 252/263 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (the "Amendment") is being filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)(1)(iii) under the Securities Act of 1933, and incorporates by reference the [Parts A, B and C of Post-Effective Amendment Nos. 251/261](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/353905/000119312523009996/d443858d485apos.htm) ("PEA 251/261"). This Amendment is being filed for the sole purpose of delaying the effectiveness of PEA 251/261 until May 1, 2023.

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#### SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, and has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment No. 252/263 to the Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Columbus, and State of Ohio, on this 17<sup>th</sup> day of March, 2023.

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| NATIONWIDE VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST | NATIONWIDE VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST |
| BY: | <u>/s/ Allan J. Oster</u> |
|  | Allan J. Oster, Attorney-In-Fact for Registrant |

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PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS IN THE CAPACITIES INDICATED.

#### Signature & Title

/<u>s/ Kevin T. Jestice\*</u>

Kevin T. Jestice, President, Chief

Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer

<u>/s/ David Majewski\*</u>

David Majewski, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer

<u>/s/ Lorn C. Davis\*</u>

Lorn C. Davis, Trustee

<u>/s/ Barbara I. Jacobs\*</u>

Barbara I. Jacobs, Trustee

<u>/s/ Keith F. Karlawish\*</u>

Keith F. Karlawish, Trustee and Chair

<u>/s/ Carol A. Kosel\*</u>

Carol A. Kosel, Trustee

<u>/s/ Douglas F. Kridler\*</u>

Douglas F. Kridler, Trustee

<u>/s/ M. Diane Koken\*</u>

Diane M. Koken, Trustee

<u>/s/ David E. Wezdenko\*</u>

David E. Wezdenko, Trustee

<u>/s/ Charlotte Petersen\*</u>

Charlotte Petersen, Trustee

<u>/s/ Kristina Bradshaw\*</u>

Kristina Bradshaw, Trustee

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| \*BY: | <u>/s/ Allan J. Oster</u> |
|  | Allan J. Oster, Attorney-In-Fact |

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#### EXHIBIT INDEX

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