NMAT 2026 Registration Begins August 20; Exam Scheduled from November 2 to December 20
Published 1 Aug 20267 min read
The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has published the official notification for NMAT by GMAC (NMAT) 2026 on their official website at mba.com/exams/nmat. The registration period for the computer-adaptive management entrance test will begin on August 20, 2026, and end on October 10, 2026. The NMAT 2026 exam will take place between November 2, 2026, and December 20, 2026. Candidates can schedule their test slots from August 20, 2026, to October 22, 2026.Each candidate is allowed to take the test up to three times in the same testing year. NMAT scores are accepted by more than 58 top business schools in India, such as NMIMS Mumbai, SPJIMR (PGMPW), VIT Vellore, ISB Certificate Programmes, XIM University, and ICFAI Business School. The test is conducted at physical centers in over 70 cities across India.
NMAT 2026 Key Details
Particulars | Details |
Conducting Body | Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) |
Registration Window | August 20 to October 10, 2026 |
Scheduling Window | August 20 to October 22, 2026 |
Exam Window | November 2 to December 20, 2026 |
Mode | Computer Adaptive Test at centres and online proctored (Rest of World) |
Number of Attempts | Up to 3 within the testing year |
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Who is eligible to apply for NMAT 2026?
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree of at least three years in any field from a recognized university. They need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their graduation. Final-year students who are yet to receive their results can also apply. There is no upper age limit for taking the NMAT 2026 exam. Graduates in engineering, commerce, science, arts, law, or other disciplines are eligible. There is no relaxation based on categories, as GMAC applies the same eligibility rules for all candidates.
NMAT 2026 Exam Pattern
The NMAT 2026 test is a computer adaptive examination of 120 minutes. It contains 108 questions spread across three sections. Candidates are free to choose the order in which they attempt the sections at the test centre.
Section | Questions | Time (Minutes) |
Language Skills | 36 | 28 |
Quantitative Skills | 36 | 52 |
Logical Reasoning | 36 | 40 |
Total | 108 | 120 |
Each correct answer carries three marks. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. All three sections carry equal weightage in the overall scaled score.
NMAT 2026 Registration Fee
The registration fee for NMAT 2026 is expected to be Rs 3,000 plus applicable taxes for one attempt. Extra charges apply for retakes and for late registration after October 10.The fee is the same for all categories, and there are no waivers. Candidates can pay the registration fee online using net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. They can also choose to report their scores to selected NMAT accepting schools during registration.
How to Register for NMAT 2026?
Registration for NMAT 2026 is completed entirely online on the official GMAC website. Candidates should have a valid photo ID, a scanned photograph, and a working email address ready before starting the registration process.
- Visit the official website at mba.com/exams/nmat.
- Create an mba.com account using a valid email ID.
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload the required documents in the specified format.
- Pay the registration fee using one of the available online payment methods.
- Schedule the test slot, city, and date within the exam window.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Bookmark the official portal at mba.com/exams/nmat.
- Check your eligibility and prepare your graduation marksheet.
- Register between August 20 and October 10, 2026.
- Schedule your test slot before October 22, 2026.
- List and add your preferred NMAT accepting schools for score reporting.
- Start preparing section by section with a focus on speed and accuracy.