NMAT 2026 registration extended: apply and book slots by October 25

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has announced an extension for the NMAT 2026 registration and slot booking deadline. Prospective candidates now have until October 25, 2026, to complete their applications and secure their preferred examination slots for the NMAT by GMAC entrance exam.

The NMAT 2026 registration window, which commenced on August 20, 2026, has seen its final date pushed back from the previously announced October 10, 2026. This extension provides additional time for applicants to submit their forms and plan their exam schedule.

Revised NMAT 2026 Schedule and Key Dates

The NMAT 2026 registration and scheduling windows, both of which opened on August 20, 2026, will now close concurrently on October 25, 2026. The examination itself is a computer-based test (CBT) and will be conducted during an exam delivery window spanning from November 2, 2026, to December 20, 2026. Admit cards will be issued starting October 26, 2026, and will be available up to December 17, 2026, or seven days before a candidate’s scheduled slot.

The NMAT by GMAC is a computer-adaptive entrance exam that allows candidates flexibility in choosing their exam date, time, and test center within the wider scheduling window. The result declaration period for NMAT 2026 is set from November 2, 2026, to November 20, 2026. An unofficial scorecard is available immediately after the test, with the official scorecard released within 48 hours.

Application Process and Fee Structure

The NMAT registration process begins with creating an account on the official portal, mba.com/exams/nmat. The application fee for NMAT registration is INR 3,000 plus applicable taxes for the first attempt. Candidates can make payments using various methods including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, and mobile wallets.

For those considering multiple attempts, retake fees are approximately INR 3,000 plus GST for the second attempt and INR 2,300 plus GST for the third attempt. Rescheduling an exam slot costs INR 1,200 plus applicable taxes. Candidates can select up to five MBA schools for score submission free of cost during the initial registration.

Exam Pattern and Eligibility Criteria

The NMAT exam comprises 108 questions across three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. The total duration of the exam is 120 minutes, and there is no negative marking. Candidates are permitted to attempt the NMAT exam up to three times within the same testing cycle, with the best score being considered for admission.

To be eligible for NMAT 2026, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university. A minimum of 50% or an equivalent grade in graduation is required for General, OBC, PWD, NRI, and OCI categories, while SC/ST candidates need 45%. Final-year students are eligible to apply, though their admission remains provisional until the final mark sheet is submitted. There is no specified age limit for the NMAT exam, and work experience is not mandatory.

More than 50 MBA colleges are expected to accept NMAT scores for admissions. However, NMIMS registration via NMAT concluded on October 10, 2026. Candidates who have applied for NMAT and wish to apply to NMIMS must have completed their NMIMS MBA application by logging in with their NMATbyGMAC ID, reviewing and completing the application, paying the NMIMS application fee, and submitting the application by the earlier deadline.

Further reading

• NMAT slot booking 2026 deadline is October 22: schedule your exam date
• NMAT 2026: Register by Oct 10; exam window Nov 2 – Dec 20
• NMAT exam pattern: sections, marking and duration Next step
• MMS 2026: Apply for admission with CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/MAH-CET scores
• CAT 2026: Download admit card Nov 4; exam is Nov 29
• SP Jain MBA admission 2027 applications open: register by November 27 Applications open

Written by Nishit Kumar

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