NMAT 2026: Exam Dates (OUT), Registration (Aug 20), Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Colleges
NMAT 2026 ( NMAT )
NMAT 2026 Registration Window
20 Aug '26 - 10 Oct '26
NMAT registration 2026 will start on August 20. Candidates will also be allowed to schedule NMAT exam 2026 to choose their desired test date. NMAT exam will be conducted from November 2 to December 20. Check complete details on NMAT by GMAC, including exam dates, syllabus, pattern, sample papers and more.
NMAT 2026 Exam
NMAT 2026: Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will conduct NMAT 2026 exam from November 2 to December 20. Candidates are allowed to appear for NMAT 2026 thrice within the test window. GMAC has released the NMAT 2026 exam schedule, with registrations starting from August 20. Last date to apply for NMAT 2026 exam is set as October 10. Reputed b-schools, like NMIMS, TAPMI, SP Jain, KJ Somaiya, among others accept NMAT scores for MBA admissions. A total of 56 colleges in India will accept NMAT 2026 exam. Scroll down for more details on NMAT 2026 exam, including dates, eligibility conditions, application process, pattern, syllabus and preparation tips.
- NMAT 2026 Dates
- NMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- NMAT 2026 Registration Process
- NMAT Exam Scheduling
- NMAT Exam Retake
- NMAT Exam Pattern 2026
- NMAT 2026 Syllabus
- NMAT Preparation 2026
- NMAT Scorecard 2026
- NMAT Participating Colleges
- NMAT Selection Process 2026
NMAT 2026 Dates
Typically, NMAT registrations begin in the first week of August. The table below mentions the important dates related to NMAT by GMAC.
NMAT 2026 Exam Schedule
| NMAT Event |
Start Date |
End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exam registration |
20-Aug-2026 | 10-Oct-2026 |
| Scheduling |
20-Aug-2026 | 22-Oct-2026 |
| Re-scheduling |
20-Aug-2026 | 17-Dec-2026 |
| NMAT exam dates 2026 |
02-Nov-2026 | 20-Dec-2026 |
| Retake registration |
03-Nov-2026 | 17-Dec-2026 |
| Re-take scheduling |
03-Nov-2026 | 17-Dec-2026 |
| Release of NMAT results |
Immediately after submitting test responses |
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Commonly asked questions
GMAC designs NMAT question papers with three sections, namely Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. NMAT sylabus has sections similar to other MBA exams.
No. GMAC does not provide any facility for NMAT form correction. Candidates who make errors during the NMAT registration will have to fill the form again.
Based on feedback from test takers, NMAT exam is moderate to tough in terms of difficulty standards. Compared top other exams like XAT, and CAT, NMAT is on an easier side. NMAT difficulty is considered similar to SNAP exam.
NMAT by GMAC registration is now open. As per the NMAT examination process in the past exam sessions, GMAC conducts the NMAT exam from within a testing window facilitated until the third week of December. Candidates can appear for the NMAT exam thrice during this window. Candidates have to complete the retake registration to apply for another exam take.
NMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before filling the application form, candidates need to check the NMAT eligibility criteria. Ineligible candidates will get their candidature rejected in later stages of the examination process. The space below mentions the NMAT eligibility conditions.
- Age limit: There is no age limit to apply for NMAT by GMAC
- Qualification: Candidates scoring at least 50% aggregate in graduation level examination are eligible for the exam.
- Work Experience: Candidates having work experience are also eligible to apply
Key Information:
- Candidates found ineligible at any stage of the admission process will be disqualified from the examination process.
- Appearing candidates are also eligible to apply for the exam.
- Participating institutes will have separate eligibility conditions for MBA/PGDM admission through NMAT by GMAC
Also Read: NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
NMAT 2026 Registration Process
Eligible candidates can proceed to fill the NMAT application form. NMAT registration is administered in an online mode.
Steps to complete the NMAT 2026 registration are as follows.
1st Step: Create an account by visiting register.nmat.org by providing name, email ID, mobile number and the country to take the test
2nd Step: Hitting the ‘Create an Account’ button will lead to the generation of verification email. Access dashboard using the verification link.
3rd Step: Click the ‘Register Now’ button from the dashboard and proceed to fill in details as mentioned in the image below
Key Information:
- Carry the same identity card at the test centre as uploaded during the application process.
- For schools preference, choose five institutes accepting NMAT scores in order of preference.
- You might face an additional step of choosing the exam mode in case the exam is held in remote proctored mode as well.
4th Step: Accept the declaration and click on ‘I Agree’
5th Step: Pay the application fee using the preferred mode of payment.
NMAT 2026 Registration Process
NMAT Registration Fees 2026
| NMAT Application Type | Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Test Registration (regular fee) |
3,000 applicable taxes |
| Retake exam fee |
3,000 applicable taxes |
| Reschedule |
1,200 applicable taxes |
| Request for sending NMAT Scores to B-schools |
400 per B-school applicable taxes |
NOTE: There is no additional fee for choosing five B-Schools while filling the NMAT application form.
Also Read: NMAT 2026 Registration
Commonly asked questions
NMAT registration is facilitated every year in the month of August. Candidates are able to fill NMAT application form from the official website.
A list of the best Books on Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT XAT NMAT MAT and SNAP exams is mentioned below:
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning by Ashok Gupta
- Logical Reasoning by Arihant
- The Great Book of Puzzles & Teasers by George J Summer
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- How To Prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit K Sinha
- Nishit Sinha's The Pearson Guide to Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation
- How to prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma
- How to prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT XAT NMAT etc. By Arun Sharma
- How to prepare for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma.
I hope this will help you.
Graduate Management Admission Council releases the NMAT scorecard online on the official exam website. Candidates need to access the NMAT scorecard from the login dashboard which was used while filling the online application form. The official NMAT scorecard is downloadable within 48 hours of taking the exam. The login credentials required to download the NMAT score card include:
- Email ID
- Password (generated at the time of registration)
In addition to the login credentials mentioned above, candidated may have to enter the captcha code as displayed on the login window.
NMAT registration typically commence in the first week of August every year. Candidates must complete the NMAT registration before the deadline to appear for the exam. Candidates who wish to retake the exam later within the current testing widnow are also required to apply before the last date.
For real-time updates on exam dates of NMAT exam, follow NMAT exam date and schedule.
NMAT Exam Scheduling
NMAT by GMAC dashboard provides an option to schedule the exam. The ‘Schedule Exam’ option shall be activated soon after payment of the NMAT exam fee. Applicants can choose the following details while NMAT scheduling
- Test centre
- NMAT exam date
- NMAT exam slot
After scheduling, candidates will receive an email containing NMAT details. After completing the NMAT scheduling, you will find the ‘Download Admit Card’ button activated on the dashboard. Download the NMAT 2026 admit card using the activated option.
NMAT 2026 Rescheduling
NMAT by GMAC dashboard will host the exam reschedule option. Candidates who have scheduled the exam can reschedule the same by paying an additional fee. After rescheduling, candidates can download the NMAT admit card again with the updated details.
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NMAT Exam Retake
Graduate Management Academic Council provides an option to retake NMAT two times along with the first attempt. NMAT dashboard will host the exam retake option after the exam date. Candidates can pay the fee to retake the exam during the test window. GMAC will send the best of three score reports to the selected B-Schools.
NMAT Exam Pattern 2026
Applicants preparing for the exam as per the NMAT exam pattern are likely to score better. The Graduate Management Admission Council prescribes the NMAT by GMAC exam pattern. The table below mentions the exam pattern of NMAT 2026.
NMAT by GMAC Exam Pattern 2026
| Pattern |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam |
- Online from test centre - Remote proctored from home (for candidates outside India) |
| Exam Duration |
2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Number of Questions |
108 Questions |
| Sections |
Three (Language Skill, Quantitative Skill and Logical reasoning) |
| Medium |
English |
| Negative Marking |
Not Applicable |
Commonly asked questions
Yes. Candidates will have to fill the NMAT application form to appear for the exam. To apply for admission based on NMAT scores, candidates will have to fill the application form at desired college website. All NMAT participating institutes have a separate admission window. Therefore, candidates must be cautious of crucial deadlines to apply for admission based on NMAT exam scores. Besides a separate application form, several participating institutes have a criterion to only accept the NMAT score from the first attempt. Therefore, candidates must check the eligibility as well as the admission deadline of the desired college that accepts NMAT scores for MBA Admission.
Candidates must focus on practising as many questions as possible. Quant section has questions from different topics, like Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount, Compound Interest, Ration and Proportions, etc.
While preparing for Verbal Reasoning section of NPAT exam, candidates must recognise grammatical structure and usage, use prepositions, determiners, connectives, tenses appropriately.
Yes. GMAC issues a separate NMAT admit card for reattempts. Candidates are issued NMAT admit card inside the same login dashboard. The timeline for issuance of NMAT admit card remains the same.
NMAT 2026 Syllabus
The Graduate Management Academic Council does not prescribe NMAT exam syllabus. However, candidates can study topics under the following sections for an enhanced preparation.
- Language Skills: This section have questions from Vocabulary, Grammar, Para Jumble, Syntax, Synonyms, Antonyms, Reading Comprehension, etc.
- Quantitative Skill: This section will include questions from quantitative topics including Coordinate Geometry, Probability, Mensuration, Mixture and Solution, Average, Profit and Loss, Percentage, Number System, Pie Chart, etc.
- Logical Reasoning: This section will include questions from topics such as Syllogism, Blood Relation, Critical Reasoning, Puzzles, Course of Actions, etc.
NMAT Preparation 2026
Some of the top B-Schools will accept scores of NMAT 2026. Therefore, candidates must have top-notch NMAT preparation. The table below mentions direct links to the NMAT study material, tips and tricks, and a complete preparation guide for NMAT 2026.
| NMAT 2026 Mock Test |
Commonly asked questions
A total of 2-3 months of consistent and focused preparation is considered sufficient for NMAT. Many candidates may require more than three months if they are find the topics in NMAT syllabus on a tougher side.
NMAT registration begins every year in the first week of August. Candidates will find a registration and NMAT login link on NMAT website as soon as the window is open.
To complete NMAT registration, candidates must create a login account and fill the personal and academic details, select school preferences, upload a photograph, and pay the application fee.
NMAT Scorecard 2026
Candidates who appear for the exam will find their NMAT score immediately after they submit their responses. However, GMAC releases official NMAT scorecard within 48 hours of the exam attempt. Candidates can download NMAT scorecard from the official exam website, mba.com. NMAT scorecard will be required during the MBA selection process at participating colleges. NMAT participating colleges shortlist candidates based on the overall performance and the sectional scores.
NMAT Participating Colleges
Some of the NMAT participating colleges include:
- SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS): Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai, Indore
- K J Somaiya Institute of Management: Mumbai
- SDA Bocconi Asia Center: Mumbai
- XIM University: Bhubaneswar
- T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI): Manipal
- SPJIMR: Mumbai (Global Management Programme)
- Great Lakes Institute of Management: Chennai/Gurgaon
- IFMR Graduate School of Business (Krea University): Chennai
- FLAME University: Pune
- SOIL Institute of Management: Gurgaon
NMAT Selection Process 2026
Participating institutes will shortlist candidates based on NMAT by GMAC score. All the colleges accepting NMAT scores will have a separate selection process. The typical MBA admission process after the entrance exam includes Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. Some institutes might also conduct Written Ability Test for MBA/PGDM admission process.
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No, you cannot get direct admission into Amity University, Noida for the MBA/PGDM course. Students have to either attempt the CAT or the NMAT exam for admission and then sit for the selection process (if qualified), which involves GD (Group Discussion) and PI (Personal Interview).
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