NMAT 2025 retake registration opened on 6 November and will close on 16 December

Attention MBA aspirants The NMAT 2025 Retake Registration window, which opened on November 6, 2025, is scheduled to close on December 16, 2025. This is the final opportunity to register for a second or third attempt to improve your score for admission to premier B-schools like NMIMS, K J Somaiya, and SDA Bocconi. The main exam window runs until December 19, 2025. Act immediately! A strategic retake can significantly enhance your chances, as only your best score is considered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).

The NMAT by GMAC exam is unique among national-level management entrance tests, offering candidates the crucial advantage of taking the exam up to three times (one main attempt plus two retakes) within a defined testing window. This flexibility is a game-changer for MBA aspirants, allowing them to overcome poor performance due to exam-day stress, technical glitches, or inadequate preparation in a specific section.

​The NMAT 2025 Retake Registration window, which commenced on November 6, 2025, is currently open and rapidly nearing its closure. The final date to register for a retake is December 16, 2025. With the main exam delivery period scheduled to conclude on December 19, 2025, this period between now and the deadline is the absolute last opportunity for candidates to improve their sectional and overall scores. As the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) considers only the best of the three scores for admissions, strategic utilization of the retake option can be the deciding factor in securing a seat at a top management institute.

​Key Deadlines and The Retake Process: Act Now

​Candidates who have already appeared for their first or second NMAT attempt and are looking to achieve a higher score must familiarize themselves with the critical dates and the official registration steps. The clock is ticking, and missing the retake registration deadline is equivalent to losing a final, crucial chance to qualify for top-tier colleges.

• ​NMAT Retake Registration Window:
  • ​Opened: November 6, 2025
  • ​Closes: December 16, 2025
• ​NMAT Exam Delivery Window:
  • ​Main Window Closes: December 19, 2025
• ​Mandatory Gap: GMAC mandates a minimum gap of 15 days between any two consecutive NMAT attempts (first attempt to retake 1, and retake 1 to retake 2). This 15-day period is essential for score analysis and targeted preparation.
• ​Retake Registration Steps: 
  • ​Log in: Access your official NMAT by GMAC account on the designated portal.
  • ​Check Results: Your unofficial score is available immediately. Analyze it to confirm the need for a retake. The retake option becomes available only after you have completed an attempt.
  • ​Click 'Retake': Select the 'Retake Exam' option from your dashboard.
  • ​Fee Payment: Pay the mandatory retake registration fee (typically the same amount as the initial registration fee) online.
  • ​Schedule the Exam: Once the fee is processed, you will be able to schedule your second or third attempt slot, ensuring the 15-day gap is maintained and the date falls before the December 19, 2025, exam window closure.

​Why a Strategic NMAT Retake is Essential for Aspirants

​The decision to retake the NMAT is not a sign of failure but a strategic move that leverages the exam's unique format to maximize admission potential. A retake allows candidates to address specific deficiencies and target the high cutoffs set by premier institutions.

• ​Best Score Policy: Since B-schools consider only the best score among all attempts, there is virtually no penalty for retaking the exam. This eliminates performance pressure during the subsequent attempts.
• ​Overcoming Sectional Cutoffs: Many top NMAT-accepting colleges, like NMIMS Mumbai, enforce sectional cutoffs in addition to the overall score. Candidates who meet the overall score but miss the cutoff in one section (Language Skills, Logical Reasoning, or Quantitative Skills) can focus their retake preparation entirely on that weak area.
• ​Targeting Higher Score Slabs: High-demand programs at institutes like K J Somaiya Institute of Management or TAPMI require scores often above 220 to 230. Even a 10-point improvement in the second or third attempt can push a candidate from the interview waitlist to the final selection list.
• ​Testing Conditions Management: The first attempt often serves as a practice run to familiarize the candidate with the test center environment, the computer-adaptive format  of the exam, and the strict time management required for each section. The retake offers a chance to execute a better time-management strategy with this experience.

​ Strategic Planning: Maximizing Score Improvement in 15 Days

​The 15-day interval between the first attempt and the retake must be used judiciously. Aspirants should follow a focused, data-driven preparation plan rather than trying to relearn the entire syllabus.

• ​Detailed Score Analysis: Download the detailed score report immediately. Identify the sections and specific topics where your accuracy was low or your time spent per question was too high. For example, if Quantitative Skills was the weak link, determine if it was due to Arithmetic, Geometry, or Data Sufficiency.
• ​Targeted Drill Practice: Abandon full-length mock tests temporarily. Instead, focus on sectional tests and topic-wise drills for the identified weak areas. For instance, spend three days practicing high-speed Logical Reasoning puzzles or complex Quantitative Aptitude topics like Number Systems.
• ​Refine Time Strategy: NMAT is a speed-based test with fixed time limits for each section (e.g., 28 minutes for Language Skills, 52 minutes for Quantitative Skills). Use the retake to experiment with a different section order (e.g., starting with your strongest section for confidence) and allocate more time to high-yield questions.
• ​Consistency and Sleep: Given the compressed timeline, consistent daily study (4-6 hours) and adequate sleep are crucial. The goal is to perform consistently high across all sections, especially since there is no negative marking, meaning every question should be attempted.

​Conclusion

​The closing of the NMAT 2025 Retake Registration window on December 16, 2025, marks the final opportunity for MBA aspirants to leverage the exam's multi-attempt feature. With the exam delivery window concluding three days later, this is the time for decisive action. Whether you are aiming to clear a tough sectional cutoff or pushing for a top score for NMIMS Mumbai, registering for a retake is a sound strategic investment. Do not delay your decision—register and book your slot well before the December 16 deadline.

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