GMAC had commenced NMAT registrations on August 1. Last date to apply for NMAT is October 10. With the end of the CAT registrations, candidates aspiring for MBA admission in tier-1 colleges can apply for NMAT.
Today was the last date for CAT registrations. Candidates who missed the CAT registration deadline can apply for other MBA entrance exams, such as NMAT. GMAC will close the NMAT 2024 registration on October 10. IIM Calcutta may not reopen CAT registrations again.ย
Candidates aspiring for admissions to tier-1 MBA colleges can consider appearing for NMAT 2024 instead. GMAC is conducting NMAT from November 5 to December 20, i.e. within a window of 45 days. Candidates can appear for the NMAT exam thrice during the test window.
Some of the top MBA colleges accepting NMAT scores include SVKMs NMIMS, ISB Hyderabad, SPJIMR, among others.
Also Read: Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Scores as per NIRF Ranking 2024
NMAT 2024 Registration Process
To register for NMAT 2024 exam, candidates must visit mba.com and click "Register for NMAT by GMAC." Create a new account with your basic information. Once registered, candidates must log in using their email and password. Fill out the application form, including personal details, academic qualification, and preferred schools (optional). Choose your preferred exam mode (online or testing center) and ensure all information is accurate. Finally, complete your registration by paying the NMAT registration fee.
Candidates need to pay INR 3,000 as the NMAT registration fee for one attempt. Immediately after payment of the NMAT registration fee, candidates are able to participate in the exam scheduling process.
GMAC has included sharing score reports with five b-schools within the examination fee. Candidates who wish to send the score reports to more b-schools will have to pay INR 400 for each b-school selected.
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No. NMAT registration is available within a specific timeline. Candidates have to fill NMAT application form before the last date. However, GMAC facilitates account creation facility throughout year.
CAT application process for the current year has already been concluded. The exam has also been conducted. The results and answer key are expected to be released at the iimcat.ac.in website. The CAT 2026 registration dates are not announced yet.
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