NMAT 2025 Exam: Registration (Last Date Today), Dates OUT, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Colleges List, Cutoff

GMAC will conduct NMAT 2025 exam in a 44-day test window. GMAC aids the admission process in more than 50 b-schools across India. NMAT scores are also accepted for admissions abroad. Check details for NMAT 2025 exam here.

NMAT 2025

NMAT 2025: The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will conduct the NMAT 2025 exam for admission to more than 50 b-schools across India, the Philippines, South Africa, Hungary, Nigeria, and Morocco. NMAT registration 2025 is available until today, October 10. All applicants will be able to schedule the NMAT exam until October 14. GMAC will host the NMAT 2025 exam within a test window from November 5 to December 19. Aspirants will be able to appear for the NMAT exam thrice during this test window. Candidates have to complete the NMAT 2025 registration for the first exam attempt. 

Scroll down for complete details on NMAT 2025, including eligibility criteria, registration process, participating colleges, selection criteria, and more.

LATEST: NMAT 2025 Registration: Last Date to Apply Today; Exam Scheduling Ends on Oct 14

NMAT 2025 Registration Link

Candidates can complete the NMAT registration process using the mba.com dashboard accessible via the following links:

• Create NMAT account: https://www.mba.com/service/registration?isFromNMAT=true&returnUrl=https://www.mba.com/exams/nmat/register-schedule
• NMAT registration login link: https://www.mba.com/service/login?isFromNMAT=true&returnUrl=https://www.mba.com/exams/nmat/register-schedule

NMAT 2025 Exam Dates

GMAC conducts the NMAT exam within a test window. Candidates have the facility to choose the NMAT exam date using the scheduling window, also known as NMAT slot booking. The space below mentions the NMAT exam timeline, including the registration dates, exam date, and schedule for result declaration.

NMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the NMAT, candidates must review the exam and institute eligibility conditions. Candidates failing to meet the NMAT eligibility criteria will face rejections in later stages of the admission process. Space below indicates the NMAT eligibility conditions which remain identical across participating b-schools:

1. Age limit: There is no age limit to appear for NMAT by GMAC.
2. Academic qualification: Typical aggregate score required for admission across participating colleges is 50 per cent in bachelor’s level exam. Minimum score requirement in graduation degree may vary across NMAT colleges.
3. Work Experience: Candidates with work experience are also eligible to apply for NMAT exam.

NMAT Registration 2025

Eligible candidates are allowed to fill the NMAT application form before the deadline. GMAC releases the NMAT registration window online on the official website, mba.com. The steps below mentions the NMAT registration process 2025:

1. Proceed with creating an account on mba.com. Candidates must provide several details, such as name, email ID, mobile number, etc.
2. Complete email verification to access the NMAT by GMAC dashboard.
3. From the dashboard, proceed to fill personal, academic, and communication details.
4. Add school preferences for admissions through NMAT 2025.
5. Choose ID proof and provide the ID number. Candidates have to carry the same ID card for verification at the test centre.
6. Accept all terms and conditions by clicking on the ‘I Agree’ button.
7. Pay the NMAT registration fee using the preferred mode of payment.

NMAT 2025 Registration Fee

The table below mentions the NMAT exam fees along with the retake registration fee, rescheduling fee, and fees to add every additional b-school beyond five preferences.

Candidates can pay the NMAT fees using the following modes:

• Visa
• MasterCard
• American Express
• Debit card
• Internet banking
• Diners Club

NMAT 2025 Scheduling

GMAC provides three exam attempts at NMAT within the testing window. Candidates get the facility to choose the exam date, slot, and desired test centre using the NMAT scheduling window. NMAT scheduling, also known as NMAT slot booking, helps candidates to plan the exam as per their preparation phase. 

All applicants get the option to schedule their first exam attempt soon after registration. Only the candidates who complete the NMAT slot booking process will be able to download NMAT 2025 admit card.

NMAT 2025 Rescheduling

GMAC provides a facility to change the exam date, slot or test venue using the NMAT rescheduling window. The exam reschedule option is available after paying an additional fee for the facility. If the candidate proceeds with the rescheduling facility, their NMAT admit card will host the exam details as per the rescheduled timeline.

NMAT Retake 2025

Candidates can retake the NMAT exam twice after the regular exam delivery. The NMAT retake is allowed within the test window notified by GMAC. NMAT dashboard will host the exam retake registration once the candidate appears for their first attempt. Each retake required the candidate to pay the application fee for NMAT 2025 again. Some NMAT colleges might only accept the first NMAT attempt. Participating colleges may also accept the best of three scores for admissions.

NMAT 2025 Admit Card

The NMAT admit card releases seven days before the scheduled exam date. During the scheduling process, candidates select their exam day, slot, and venue. NMAT 2025 admit card indicates the details chosen during the slot booking process. Admit card is accessible via the NMAT login dashboard. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the NMAT admit card to the exam centre. Each NMAT exam attempt will require a separate admit card.

NMAT 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates appearing for the NMAT exam must go through the test pattern before planning their prep strategy. GMAC allows candidates to choose their desired section order before the exam starts. Each section has a dedicated time limit; however, the question weight remains the same across all three sections.

The table below indicates the NMAT exam pattern 2025:

NMAT Syllabus 2025

GMAC designs NMAT exam with three sections, namely Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. Candidates can check the section wise topics included in the NMAT exam syllabus.

• Language Skills
• Reading Comprehension
• Para Forming
• Error Identification
• Prepositions
• Sentence Completion
• Analogies
• Quantitative Skill
• Number Properties
• Arithmetic
• Algebra and Probability
• DI-Caselets and Tables
• DI-Graphs and Charts
• Data Sufficiency
• Logical Reasoning
• Critical reasoning
• Deductions
• Analytical puzzles
• Other reasoning, such as Missing value in figures, syllogism, venn diagrams, decision making, set theory, etc.

NMAT Exam Centres 2025

Graduate Management Admission Council conducts NMAT across 87 test centres across 83 cities and five countries. Candidates will have an option to choose five exam city preferences while scheduling NMAT 2025 exam. Candidates will find the exact address of the NMAT test centre mentioned on the admit card.

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NMAT 2025 Results

As soon as the candidate submits NMAT exam responses, GMAC displays the score on the system. Scores displayed after submitting responses in the NMAT unofficial score. Candidates are issued the official NMAT scorecard within 48 hours of the exam attempt. The official scorecard of NMAT 2025 will display the scaled scores calculated after equalising the difficulty level of the NMAT exam.

GMAC will share NMAT score with the b-schools chosen by the candidate while filling the application form. Candidates are also required to fill the admission forms issued by NMAT colleges on respective websites. Admissions at the participating colleges will be based on the admission policy and NMAT 2025 cutoff.

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