NMAT Exam Fees 2026; Check NMAT Test, Retake & Rescheduling Fee

NMAT 2026 ( NMAT )

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NMAT 2026 Registration Window

20 Aug '26 - 10 Oct '26

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Nupur Jain
Senior Executive - Editorial
Updated on Aug 26, 2026 15:34 IST
Registering for NMAT exam 2026? To complete the registration process, candidates must pay the NMAT exam fee in the prescribed mode to be eligible to appear for the examination. The NMAT registration window opened on August 20, 2026, at mba.com/nmat. Get more details on this page.

Students filling out NMAT registration form 2026 must know the exam fees beforehand. GMAC is conducting the registration process through its official website. Check out this page to know NMAT exam fee.

NMAT Exam Fee

NMAT Exam Fee

NMAT Exam Fees 2026: The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has released the application form for NMAT 2026 exam on its official website. To be eligible to appear for the examination, a candidate must register, fill out the online form, pay NMAT test fees, and schedule the examination before the last date. Only registered candidates will be issued NMAT admit card to take the examination. The official structure of NMAT exam states that a candidate can take a total of three attempts of the test (first attempt plus two retakes), and for each retake, the applicant will have to pay the registration fees again. The NMAT exam fees include the fee amount plus tax amount, and it has to be paid in online mode only. Students preparing for 2026 admissions to MBA/PGDM courses based on NMAT scores can check this page for more details on NMAT exam fees.

Table of contents
  • NMAT Registration 2026
  • NMAT Test Fees 2026
  • NMAT Fees 2026: Mode of Payment
  • NMAT Eligibility Requirements 2026
  • NMAT Accepting B-Schools 2026
  • NMAT Important Dates 2026

NMAT Registration 2026

NMAT 2026 registration is open at mba.com. Candidates must ensure they fulfill the NMAT eligibility criteria 2026. Candidates can complete the NMAT registration process 2026 by following steps shared below:

  1. Open GMAC official website (mba.com/nmat) and click on Register for NMAT by GMAC
  2. Enter name, email address, and password to register.
  3. Log in with created account ID and provide details, including personal information, contact details and academic history.
  4. Select MBA programme and B-schools.
  5. Upload required documents.
  6. Pay NMAT application fee.
  7. Select preferred date, time slot and exam centre for NMAT test.

Check Out: How to Fill NMAT Application Form?

NMAT Test Fees 2026

As per the official website, there is no category-wise segregation of NMAT exam fee. Candidates from every category have to pay the same amount, depending on the type of application they are submitting. Check below to know the NMAT exam fees applicable for aspirants:

NMAT Application Type

Application fees (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 other than first five

400 per B-school + applicable taxes

NMAT Fees 2026: Mode of Payment

Below are the payment forms accepted by GMAC for NMAT application form:

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

Do I Need to Fill Separate Forms for NMAT and Participating Institutes?

Yes, if a candidate wants to get admission to an accepting B-school or institute, they will have to fill out a separate form for admission. The NMAT test form is only eligible to appear for the exam. As each NMAT participating institute has its own admission window and deadlines, candidates must stay updated on their official websites. Also, some of the accepting institutes only accept NMAT scores from the first attempt. Therefore, before selecting an MBA school in the NMAT online form, candidates must check their target college's admission criteria.

NMAT Eligibility Requirements 2026

Before filling the NMAT application form, candidates must ensure they fulfill the eligibility criteria set by GMAC. Check below to know some common eligibility requirements:

Particulars Eligibility
Qualifying Exam A graduation degree in any discipline
Score in Qualifying Exam An aggregate of 50% in Bachelor's degree exam

NMAT Accepting B-Schools 2026

Check out the list of Business Schools in India offering admission to MBA/PGDM courses based on NMAT scores:

Institute Name City / Campus Flagship Programmes
SVKMs NMIMS School of Business Management Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai, Indore MBA, MBA (HR), MBA (Business Analytics)
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Mumbai MBA, MBA (Healthcare / Sports Management)
SDA Bocconi Asia Center Mumbai International Master in Business (IMB)
SOIL Institute of Management Gurugram PGPM, PGDM
Woxsen University Hyderabad MBA (General / Financial Services / BA)
FLAME University Pune MBA, MBA (Communications Management)
Alliance University Bengaluru MBA

Click Here for Complete List of NMAT Colleges 2026

NMAT Important Dates 2026

The table below mentions all important events and dates that a candidate must know for NMAT exam:

Event Date
NMAT Registration 2026 20-Aug-2026 to 10-Oct-2026
NMAT Scheduling Window 2026 20-Aug-2026 to 22-Oct-2026
NMAT Rescheduling 2026 20-Aug-2026 to 17-Dec-2026
NMAT 2026 Exam Window 02-Nov-2026 to 20-Dec-2026
NMAT Retake Registration 2026 03-Nov-2026 to 17-Dec-2026
NMAT Retake Scheduling 2026 03-Nov-2026 to 17-Dec-2026

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