NMAT 2025 Exam Dates (Nov 5 to Dec 19): Check Registration, Scheduling & Result Dates

NMAT 2025 ( NMAT )

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 1 Aug '25 - 10 Oct '25

Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Oct 10, 2025 11:47 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

NMAT Exam Dates 2025: The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has started NMAT registration. Candidates can apply for the NMAT 2025 exam from the official website, mba.com, until October 10. Candidates have to choose the NMAT exam date during the NMAT exam scheduling process. Based on the NMAT exam date 2025 chosen by the candidate, GMAC will issue the NMAT admit card. Candidates can download the NMAT hall ticket after the exam scheduling until the exam date. NMAT 2025 exam will be held from November 5 to December 19 in specific slots.

Admission based on the NMAT 2025 scores is done according to the participating university's admission policy. Therefore, aspirants must keep track of the schedule for the NMAT and the participating institute's admission. Scroll down for more information on NMAT 2025 exam dates, registration schedule, scheduling dates, retake registration dates, and more.

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Table of content
  • NMAT Registration Dates 2025
  • NMAT 2025 Registration & Exam Dates
  • NMAT 2025 Admission Process
  • NMAT Exam Dates 2025
  • NMAT Result Dates 2025
  • FAQs on NMAT 2025 Dates
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NMAT Registration Dates 2025

DeskCalendarRegistration: 01 Aug ' 25 - 10 Oct ' 25

Check the indicative registration dates of NMAT 2025 in the table below:

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NMAT Dates 2025

NMAT registrations starts

01-Aug-2025

NMAT registrations ends

10-Oct-2025

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Q:   When does GMAC commence the NMAT registration process?
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NMAT by GMAC registration is now open. Candidates aspiring for MBA admissions through NMAT can expect to apply for the exam until October 10. 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.

Q:   Is NMAT registration open?
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GMAC commences the NMAT registration on August 1. Candidates can visit the official exam website to fill the NMAT application form. NMAT registration for first exam take typically remains open until October 10. Candidates will have to schedule the first take of the NMAT exam until October 12. Since the candidates can appear for the NMAT exam from October 10, the retake registration window will commence from October 11. Candidates who wish to retake the NMAT exam must apply on or after they appear for the first exam attempt.

NMAT 2025 Registration & Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NMAT 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
01 Aug ' 25 - 10 Oct ' 25

NMAT 2025 Registration Window

01 Aug ' 25 - 14 Oct ' 25

NMAT 2025 Scheduling Window

ONGOING
01 Aug ' 25 - 16 Dec ' 25

NMAT 2025 Rescheduling Window

ONGOING
28 Oct ' 25 - 16 Dec ' 25

NMAT 2025 Admit Card Issuance

05 Nov ' 25 - 19 Dec ' 25

NMAT 2025 Exam Window

05 Nov ' 25 - 21 Dec ' 25

NMAT 2025 Result Declaration

06 Nov ' 25 - 17 Dec ' 25

NMAT 2025 Retake Registration

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NMAT 2025 Admission Process

NMAT exam is conducted across a testing window. The examination process for NMAT varies from other MBA entrance exams. The space below mentions the NMAT admission process:

  1. Complete NMAT 2025 registration
  2. NMAT 2025 scheduling (booking exam date)
  3. Issuance of NMAT 2025 admit card
  4. NMAT 2025 rescheduling*
  5. NMAT 2025 retake registration
  6. Declaration of NMAT results

Important Notes:

*NMAT rescheduling window is optional as all candidates may not wish to reschedule the exam after choosing the slot.

**NMAT retake registration window is optional as all candidates may not wish to attempt NMAT exam again.

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Q:   Can I give NMAT three times?
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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.

Q:   What is the NMAT exam date?
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Graduate Management Admission Council conducts the NMAT exam within a particular exam timeline. Every year, NMAT exam is typically 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 2025 is being conducted from November 5 to December 19.

NOTE: NMAT exam dates can vary every year. However, the timeline remains the same.

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NMAT Exam Dates 2025

Check NMAT 2025 exam dates, scheduling, rescheduling, retake exam dates, below:

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NMAT Exam Dates

NMAT exam scheduling begins

01-Aug-2025

NMAT 2025 scheduling last date

14-Oct-2025

NMAT exam dates

05-Nov-2025 to 20-Dec-2025
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the NMAT exam date?
A: 

Graduate Management Admission Council conducts the NMAT exam within a particular exam timeline. Every year, NMAT exam is typically 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 2025 is being conducted from November 5 to December 19.

NOTE: NMAT exam dates can vary every year. However, the timeline remains the same.

Q:   Do I need admit card for NMAT exam?
A: 

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.

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NMAT Result Dates 2025

DeskCalendarResult: 05 Nov ' 25 - 21 Dec ' 25

NMAT 2025 will be conducted for a window of 70-100 days. The results for NMAT 2025 exam will be made available 48 hours after taking the exam. Check below the date of the final NMAT result:

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NMAT Dates

Availability of NMAT scores

Instantly after the Test Submission

NMAT scorecard download from official website

Within 48 Hours of Exam Delivery

NMAT Mock Test will help you to get an idea about the type of questions asked, the exam pattern and marking scheme. After taking the test, you can immediately check your score. You can also download the Question Paper along with answers and their explanations for Free. Click below to start the free online test now.

Free NMAT Mock Test
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Q:   How long does it take to get NMAT results?
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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. 

Q:   When will GMAC release NMAT results?
A: 

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.

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FAQs on NMAT 2025 Dates

Here are some of the frequently asked questions related to the events for NMAT exam:

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Q:   Who releases the NMAT exam dates?
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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.

Q:   How many times is NMAT exam conducted in a year?
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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.

Q:   How can applicants know about the time slot and date of NMAT exam?
A: 
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.
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