| Updated On - Oct 12, 2026
GMAC has extended the NMAT 2026 registration deadline to October 25, 2026. Candidates can now apply at mba.com. The exam will be held from November 2 to December 20, 2026. The registration fee is Rs 3,000.
The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has extended the NMAT by GMAC (NMAT) 2026 registration deadline on the official website of NMAT at mba.com. Candidates who had not been able to apply earlier can now register until October 25, 2026. The window was originally scheduled to close on October 10, 2026.
The extension gives aspirants an additional fifteen days to complete their application. Registered candidates can also schedule their preferred test slot during this period. Test slots are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis across test centres in India.
The NMAT 2026 is a computer-based test used for admission to MBA programmes offered by NMIMS Mumbai, SPJIMR Mumbai, VIT Vellore, ISB Hyderabad, XIM University, and other leading business schools. The exam is held in a 75-day testing window and allows up to three attempts.
NMAT 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | August 20, 2026 |
| Registration last date (extended) | October 25, 2026 |
| Scheduling window | August 20 to October 22, 2026 |
| Exam window | November 2 to December 20, 2026 |
| Retake registration | November 3 to December 17, 2026 |
| Rescheduling last date | December 17, 2026 |
NMAT 2026 Registration Fees
The registration fee for NMAT 2026 is Rs 3,000 plus applicable taxes for a single attempt. Each retake also carries a fee of Rs 3,000. Payment can be made through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
| Component | Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Standard registration | 3,000 |
| Late registration | 3,500 |
| Retake fee | 3,000 |
| Rescheduling fee | 1,500 |
| Additional score reports (per school) | 400 |
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university. The minimum qualifying mark is 50 percent aggregate at the undergraduate level. Final-year graduation students can also apply, subject to producing proof of completion at admission. There is no upper age limit.
How to Apply for NMAT 2026?
Candidates must create an account on the official NMAT portal before filling the application. The entire process is online and takes about twenty minutes to complete.
- Visit the official NMAT page at mba.com/exams/nmat.
- Click on the register link and create a new candidate account.
- Fill in personal, academic, and work experience details carefully.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature as specified.
- Pay the registration fee of Rs 3,000 through any online payment mode.
- Schedule your preferred test date, slot, and city before October 22, 2026.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
What Is the NMAT 2026 Exam Pattern?
The NMAT is a two-hour computer-based test with 108 questions. The paper has three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. Each section has an individual time limit and must be attempted in the order chosen by the candidate.
| Section | Questions | Time (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Language Skills | 36 | 28 |
| Quantitative Skills | 36 | 52 |
| Logical Reasoning | 36 | 40 |
There is no negative marking in the NMAT. Each correct response earns one mark. The total score is reported on a scaled range of 0 to 360.
The NMAT allows up to three attempts in a single cycle. Only the highest score is sent to the chosen business schools. A mandatory gap of fifteen days applies between two attempts.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit mba.com/exams/nmat and open the registration portal.
- Keep your graduation marksheet, photo, and signature ready in soft copy.
- Arrange Rs 3,000 through net banking, UPI, or card for the fee payment.
- Complete the application well before October 25, 2026.
- Book your test slot before October 22, 2026 to secure your preferred date and centre.
- Download the admit card from the dashboard before the test date.
Watch mba.com for admit card release and participating school application deadlines. NMIMS and SPJIMR shortlist windows open shortly after the exam.
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