NMAT 2026 Registration, Dates, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

GMAC is conducting NMAT 2026 from November 2 to Dec 20. Candidates who are yet to apply for NMAT 2026 exam must register by visiting the official website, mba.com. Check complete details of NMAT by GMAC 2026, including dates, syllabus, pattern, registration and more.

All About NMAT Exam 2026

NMAT 2026 Exam: The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is set to conduct the NMAT exam 2026 from November 2 to December 20. NMAT exam is being accepted by more than 60 b-schools across India. Candidates must complete NMAT by GMAC registration by October 10, followed by NMAT slot booking 2026 by October 22, to be able to appear for the exam. GMAC allows a total of three attempts at NMAT 2026. Candidates aspiring for admission via NMAT 2026 must also fill the admission forms of their desired NMAT participating institute. Scroll down for complete details on NMAT 2026, including dates, registration, pattern, syllabus and more.

Important Facts about NMAT Exam 2026

Check NMAT 2026 exam overview below:

NMAT 2026 Important Dates

GMAC defined the NMAT 2026 dates with the release of exam notification. Check NMAT exam date 2026, along with the registration schedule, NMAT last date, admit card release date, result date and more in the table below:

NMAT 2026 Registration

Candidates aspiring for admissions via NMAT 2026 need to fill the online application form on or before October 10. NMAT exam fees is required to be paid to complete the online registration. Candidates can complete the NMAT registration by following the process below:

1. Create Account: Visit mba.com, sign up with your email and phone number, and verify the link sent to your inbox.
2. Fill Profile Details: Enter your full name, date of birth, and identity information strictly matching official government IDs.
3. Add Education & Experience: Provide Class 10, Class 12, and undergraduate academic records, along with relevant work history.
4. Upload Photo & Select Schools: Upload a compliant passport photograph and choose up to 5 business schools included with the base registration fee.
5. Review & Pay: Check all entries carefully, as no edits are permitted once the form is submitted. Pay the exam fee online when all details are correct.

NMAT is conducted by GMAC, while individual colleges decide their own eligibility and admission requirements. Candidates must check detailed NMAT registration process before proceeding to apply. 

Also Check: NMAT Eligibility Criteria

NMAT 2026 Scheduling, Rescheduling and Retakes

NMAT 2026 scheduling is open from August 20 to October 22, 2026. Candidates who complete registration can use the candidate dashboard to book their exam date, time and test centre, subject to slot availability. GMAC advises candidates to schedule their exam early because slots are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.

NMAT Slot Booking 2026 

After submitting the NMAT application form and paying the registration fee, candidates can log in to the NMAT candidate dashboard and click on 'Book Exam'. Candidates can select the available exam date, time slot and test centre based on availability.

NMAT 2026 scheduling closes on October 22, 2026. Registration and scheduling are separate processes. Candidates must complete registration by October 10 and then schedule their exam within the scheduling window.

NMAT 2026 Rescheduling Rules

Candidates can reschedule their NMAT 2026 exam up to December 17, 2026, subject to the applicable rescheduling rules and availability of slots. The rescheduling fee is INR 1,200 plus applicable taxes.

Once an exam has been scheduled, candidates cannot cancel it for a refund. They can use the rescheduling facility instead, subject to the applicable rules.

NMAT Retake Policy 2026

Candidates can take the NMAT exam up to three times in a testing year. The retake registration and scheduling window for NMAT 2026 is from November 3 to December 17, 2026.

A retake cannot be scheduled for the same day as a successfully completed attempt. After receiving a valid scorecard, a candidate can book the next attempt for a date which is at least seven days after the previous successful attempt. If the previous attempt is marked as No Show, NDA Refused or Exam Incomplete, the next attempt can be scheduled for a date after 24 hours, subject to slot availability.

NMAT 2026 Fee

The table below indicates the NMAT 2026 exam fee, including the registration fee, rescheduling fee, retake exam fee, and fees for sending an additional score report.

NMAT 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

There is no major change to the NMAT exam pattern 2026. The exam continues to have 108 questions to be answered in 120 minutes, with no negative marking. Each section of NMAT 2026 will have a dedicated sectional timelimit.

As per the NMAT 2026 syllabus, the exam has three sections, namely:

• Language Skills
• Logical Reasoning
• Quantitative Skills

Candidates appearing for NMAT by GMAC 2026 have to choose the section order before starting the test on the exam day.

Also Read: NMAT Syllabus Weightage & Important Topics

NMAT 2026 Preparation

Candidates planning to take the NMAT 2026 exam must first gather the complete information of syllabus as well as the pattern. Once the candidate knows the exam details, they can proceed to practice the NMAT sample papers. Those who prepare using the sample papers and mock test practive tend to score better in NMAT exam.

NMAT Exam Centres 2026

NMAT 2026 is being conducted through test centres across India. The current information reports 54 test cities across 23 Indian states/UTs. Candidates can select their preferred test centre while scheduling the exam. However, the availability of test centres in the NMAT 2026 slot booking dashboard is subject to availability.

NMAT 2026 Admit Card

Candidates receive the required exam and scheduling details after successfully scheduling their NMAT 2026 exam via email. However, the NMAT admit card 2026 is released around 7 days before the scheduled exam date.

Candidates must check all the details in the admit card before leaving for the NMAT 2026 test centre. Any discrepancy in the candidate details, exam date or test-centre information should be checked with GMAC beforehand.

NMAT Scorecard 2026

Candidates can see their NMAT score immediately after completing the exam. However, the official NMAT 2026 scorecard is released within 48 hours of the exam slot. The scorecard contains the candidate's NMAT scores. Candidates can use their scores while applying to participating colleges that accept NMAT scores.

The first five score reports are included. Candidates who want to send their scores to additional schools beyond the first five have to pay the applicable fee.

Candidates should check the admission deadlines of their desired colleges after receiving their NMAT score.

Colleges Accepting NMAT Scores 2026

NMAT scores are accepted by 60+ B-schools across India. Candidates must check the admission requirements of each college before applying, as colleges have their own eligibility criteria, application deadlines and selection process. Some prominent institutes accepting NMAT with MBA admission deadlines are tabulated below:

Read More:

• NMIMS MBA Admission 2027 via NMAT
• VIT MBA Admission 2027 through CAT, NMAT
• KJ Somaiya MBA Admission 2027 through NMAT