Is NMAT registration open?

NMAT registration is facilitated every year in the month of August. Candidates are able to fill NMAT application form from the official website.

When will the NMAT registration begin?

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.

When does GMAC commence the NMAT registration process?

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.

When will the NMAT results be announced?

Candidates can view their NMAT scores immediately after submitting the test. The official NMAT scorecard is made available to download from the official website within 48 hours of the exam delivery date.

Can I give NMAT three times?

Candidates can appear for NMAT exam three times during one admission session. GMAC considers the best of three scores to be sent to the NMAT participating institutes for admission. Candidates who wish to appear for more than one exam take have to fill the retake registration form. The retake registration can be filled after the candidate takes the first exam attempt. While filling the retake registration form, candidates have to pay the registration fee again. Additionally, candidates have to schedule the retake exam.

What is the last date to apply for NMAT?

The last date to complete NMAT registration lies in the month of October. Applicants need to submit their online application and pay the required exam fees before last date to apply for NMAT.

How many times is NMAT exam conducted in a year?

NMAT exam is conducted by GMAC three times during one MBA admission session. GMAC facilitates the three exam takes within a testing window. The test window for NMAT ranges around 45 days. Once the candidate has a valid score, he/she can compete the retake registration process and schedule any date that is 15 days after the previous attempt. Candidates can choose to appear for NMAT up to three times on chosen dates within the test window specified by GMAC. Of all the three test scores, best exam score is sent to the NMAT participating colleges, chosen by the applicant while filling the form.

How can applicants know about the time slot and date of NMAT exam?

The date, time slot and exam venue will be printed on the NMAT admit card. It is a chain of the process; first, the candidate will have to schedule the test using the 'schedule test' option available under the exam tab on the candidate dashboard in NMAT by GMAC account. The test scheduling option will be available after they have received a confirmation email from the exam conducting authority about the receipt of the NMAT application fee. Candidates can then choose the date and time slot of the test as per their convenience for NMAT by GMAC exam. The facility to book date and time slot along with the selection of preferable locations of the test centre is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Who releases the NMAT exam dates?

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) releases the NMAT exam dates every year. GMAC conducts the NMAT exam once every year within a specific testing window. Candidates can appear for the NMAT exam three times during this testing window. The NMAT exam dates can be found on the official exam website. While scheduling the NMAT exam, candidates can choose a desired date to appear for the NMAT exam. Alternatively, NMAT exam dates can be found on shiksha's page for NMAT exam.

Can I choose an exam date of my choice to appear for NMAT?

Yes. Candidates can choose an exam date to appear for NMAT while scheduling the exam. GMAC provides the facility of convinient slot with NMAT to help candidates prepare well and controlling the exam anxiety. Candidates who fill and submit the NMAT form are allowed to schedule the exam after paying the application fee. While choosing an exam slot to appear for NMAT, candidates have to choose an exam centre followed by choosing the available slot in a particular centre. Candidates cannot chose an exam date after the scheduling window has been closed.

Will I have to fill a separate application form for NMAT and participating institutes?

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.

What is the NMAT scheduling window?

The NMAT scheduling window allows candidates to book their exam dates and slots. The scheduling window typically opens with the start of the registration process.

When can I schedule a retake for the NMAT exam?

The retake scheduling window opens immediately after taking the exam. However, a retake exam can only be scheduled for a date that is at least 15 days after the previous attempt.

What is the deadline to reschedule the NMAT exam?

Candidates can reschedule their NMAT exam date through the login dashboard up to 72 hours before the originally scheduled test time.

When should I apply for NMAT accepting colleges?

Candidates need to apply to the NMAT participating colleges separately according to their respective admission deadlines. Each institute has separate application window, which is usually available parallel to the NMAT registration.

When do the admission processes for NMAT colleges start?

The MBA admission processes at NMAT participating colleges typically start in November. Some b-schools may also begin their selection processes in the month of February.

How long does it take to get NMAT results?

Test takers can find the NMAT results immediately after they submit their responses. The appearing window after the responses have been submitted mentions the NMAT scores. However, the scorecard download facility is provided 48 hours after the exam responses were submitted. Candidates can download the NMAT scorecard anmd retain the same for future references. The scorecard is to be presented at the time of admission based on the NMAT scores.

When will GMAC release NMAT results?

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) releases the NMAT scores immediately after the exam has been submitted. However, the scorecard is not downloadable immediately after the submission of responses. Candidates can download the NMAT scorecard within 48 hours of the test date. The scorecard can be downloaded and kept for future references while applying at different participating institutes. GMAC will share best of three exam scores within the NMAT participating institutes selected by the candidate while applying for the exam.

When will NMAT cutoffs be announced?

GMAC does not release NMAT cutoffs. The participating b-schools announce their specific cutoff scores during their admission processes.

How many times is NMAT exam conducted in a year?

The NMAT exam is conducted once a year, but candidates are allowed up to three attempts within the 45-day testing window.

Do I need admit card for NMAT exam?

Candidates scheduling the NMAT exam are issued the admit card within 24 hours of completing the schedulung. Candidates can choose the NMAT by GMAC exam day, slot, and exam venue during the exam scheduling process. The same login window hosts the NMAT admit card. The NMAT admit card download window will remain open until the last date of the NMAT scheduling. Candidates are required to present the NMAT admit card at the exam centre. Officials at the NMAT exam centre does not allow entry inside the exam hall without the admit card.

What is the NMAT exam date?

Graduate Management Admission Council conducts the NMAT exam within a particular exam timeline. Every year, NMAT exam is usually scheduled to be conducted in the last quarter of a calendar year. Candidates are able to take the exam until December. Candidates can appear for the NMAT exam three times during the testing window. Soon after taking the first exam attempt, candidates can fill the retake registration form to apply for the NMAT retake. However, one can schedule a retake of the NMAT exam 15 days after the first take. NMAT 2026 exam dates will be revealed later. NOTE: NMAT exam dates can vary every year. However, the timeline remains the same.

NMAT 2025 Exam Dates (Jan 13 to 17): Check Additional Phase Schedule for Registration, Exam, Results

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NMAT Exam Dates 2026: The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) conducts NMAT exam every year for admission to 50+ participating colleges, NMAT 2026 exam will be held within a test window of 40-50 days. Candidates aspiring for MBA admissions via NMAT will have to apply for the exam as well as the dresired institutes. NMAT 2026 registration is expected to start in the first week of August. All applicants will have to complete the NMAT slot booking to choose an exam date. GMAC provides up ot three attempts at NMAT during the test window. Scroll down for more details on NMAT exam date 2026, including the registration schedule, result date, and more.

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Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Aug ' 26 - Oct ' 26	NMAT 2026 Registration Window TENTATIVE
Aug ' 26 - Oct ' 26	NMAT 2026 Scheduling Window TENTATIVE
Oct ' 26 - Dec ' 26	NMAT 2026 Admit Card Issuance TENTATIVE
Nov ' 26 - Dec ' 26	NMAT 2026 Exam Window TENTATIVE
Nov ' 26 - Dec ' 26	NMAT 2026 Result Declaration TENTATIVE