NMAT 2026 Retake Registration Opens: Fee, Last Date, Steps

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) opened registration for the NMAT by GMAC 2026 retake on 3 November 2026. Candidates who want to improve their score can register on mba.com until 17 December 2026. Each retake costs INR 3,000 plus applicable taxes, and candidates can take the exam up to three times in total.

NMAT 2026 Retake: Key Dates

Event	Date
Main registration and scheduling closed	31 October 2026
Exam window	2 November – 20 December 2026
Retake registration opens	3 November 2026
Retake registration last date	17 December 2026

Retake scheduling and rescheduling are both reported to run until 17 December 2026 [VERIFY on the official registration page].

NMAT 2026 Retake Fee

Item	Fee
Each retake attempt	INR 3,000 + applicable taxes
Changing a booked date	INR 1,200 + applicable taxes
Score reports	First five B-schools included
Each additional B-school	INR 400 + applicable taxes

Each retake needs a separate payment.

How Many Attempts Are Allowed?

NMAT by GMAC allows up to three attempts in total. The retake option is meant for candidates who have already taken their first attempt and want a second chance.

How to Apply for the NMAT 2026 Retake

Go to mba.com/exams/nmat or the official NMAT registration page.
Log in with your registered credentials.
Open the candidate dashboard and select Retake Registration [VERIFY the exact button label].
Review your profile and update your business school preferences if needed.
Pay INR 3,000 plus taxes online.
Open the booking dashboard and choose your exam date, time slot, and test centre.

What to Know Before Booking

Book early, because slots are allotted first-come, first-served [VERIFY].
You see an unofficial score preview right after the test, and the scorecard can be downloaded within 48 hours.
NMAT registration is not a B-school application. Apply separately to each institute and check its NMAT score policy.

Official website: mba.com/exams/nmat