NMAT 2026: Register by Oct 10; exam window Nov 2 – Dec 20

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is closing the registration window for the NMAT 2026 exam today, October 10, 2026. Aspiring candidates for MBA and graduate management courses in India and internationally must complete their applications by the end of the day. The NMAT 2026 exam window is set to commence on November 2, 2026, and will continue until December 20, 2026.

The NMAT, a national-level entrance examination, is a computer-adaptive online test recognized for its flexibility, including the option to attempt the exam up to three times within a year. It is accepted by over 80 institutes globally, including prominent Indian B-schools such as SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) and K J Somaiya Institute of Management.

NMAT 2026 Application and Exam Schedule

The registration process for NMAT 2026 began on August 20, 2026, and concludes today, October 10, 2026. The application fee for the NMAT exam is INR 3,000 plus applicable taxes. Candidates who wish to retake the exam will also incur a fee of INR 3,000 plus taxes, with the retake registration window open from November 3, 2026, to December 17, 2026.

The exam scheduling window, which also opened on August 20, 2026, will close on October 22, 2026. Rescheduling an exam costs INR 1,200 plus taxes, and this option is available until December 17, 2026. Additional score reports beyond the initial five provided will cost INR 400 per report plus taxes.

Exam Pattern and Scoring

The NMAT 2026 exam is a 120-minute (2-hour) computer-adaptive online test consisting of 108 questions. The exam is divided into three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning, each containing 36 questions. Candidates have the flexibility to choose the order in which they attempt these sections.

There is no negative marking in the NMAT exam; each correct answer is awarded +3 marks. The total scaled score for the NMAT ranges from 36 to 360. The score obtained is valid for one admission cycle. For institutions like NMIMS Mumbai, only the score from the to start attempt is considered for its flagship MBA program.

Eligibility and Application Process

To be eligible for the NMAT 2026 exam, candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Final-year graduation students are also permitted to apply. GMAC also provides accommodations for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) for the NMAT exam.

The application process involves several steps. Candidates must first create an account on nmat.org.in by providing their name, email ID, mobile number, and country. After verifying their account via an email link, they can access the dashboard, click the ‘Register Now’ button, and fill in the required information. Following the acceptance of a declaration, candidates must pay the application fees. Upon successful registration and payment, candidates can schedule their exam online, selecting their preferred test center, date, and time slot. Early booking is advised to secure a suitable time frame, and admit cards can be downloaded from the official site after confirmation.

Further reading

• NMAT slot booking 2026 deadline is October 22: schedule your exam date
• NMAT by GMAC 2026: Register by October 10
• NMAT by GMAC exam pattern: sections, marking and duration Next step
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Written by Nishit Kumar

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