Is NMAT registration available throughout the year?

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.

Will I be notified about the submission of the NMAT application form?

Yes. Candidates will get an email confirmation once the NMAT registration form is submitted. Candidates completing NMAT application process will be able to schedule their exam date.

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.

Can I fill the NMAT application form offline?

No, the NMAT application form cannot be filled offline. GMAC only accepts online registrations. Candidates must submit their application and pay the required fee before the last date.

Is there any age limit to appear for NMAT exam?

GMAC does not have any specific age limit to apply for the NMAT exam. Candidates who hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate can apply for NMAT exam.

What is the NMAT eligibility criteria?

Candidates with a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply for NMAT exam. Candidates have to meet the eligibility conditions set by NMAT participating institutes for admissions.

Documents required for NMAT registration?

For NMAT registration, candidates must keep a valid ID proof, academic mark sheets, and a recent passport-size photograph ready. The photograph must have a white or light-colored background and be in JPEG or PNG format.

Can I reschedule the NMAT exam after issuance of NMAT admit card?

Yes. GMAC issues the NMAT admit card as soon as the candidates completes the scheduling process. Candidates are able to choose the NMAT reschedule option at least 72 hours before the exam date. Hence, the option to change the exam date is available after the issuance of the admit card. However, with only 72 hours left for the exam, GMAC will not allow the candidates to access the rescheduling window.

What is the procedure to reschedule the NMAT exam?

Candidates can reschedule the NMAT exam via the login dashboard. However, candidates will have to pay a processing fee for the same.

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.

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.

Is there any provision of NMAT application form correction?

No. GMAC does not provide any facility for NMAT form correction. Candidates who make errors during the NMAT registration will have to fill the form again.

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.

What is the eligibility criteria for admission to NMAT accepting MBA colleges in India?

The general eligibility criteria for admission to the best NMAT accepting colleges in India are mentioned below: Must have pass UG degree in Management with an aggregate of 50% scores Must have clear NMAt entrance exam.

Is there any common admission criteria for all NMAT participating colleges?

NMAT scores are accepted for admission at more than 50 b-schools. There is no common admission policy for all NMAT participating colleges. All participating colleges for NMAT will set its own eligibility conditions, cutoff scores, academic requirements, work experience preference, and selection process. Some of the NMAT participating colleges may have selection rounds, such as Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), or Personal Interview (PI). Some b-schools may have more weightage for NMAT scores, while some might have more weightage for the internal selection rounds.

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.

What is the scheduling and rescheduling of NMAT exam?

NMAT scheduling refers to booking slot for the test. In case of any change in the scheduled date, candidates can choose NMAT rescheduling window and choose a new date.

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.

What is the application fee for NMAT exam?

NMAT registration fee is INR 3,000 plus applicable taxes. Candidates can pay this fee online using a debit card, credit card, or mobile wallet during the application process. The registration fee for NMAT exam may change in every admission cycle.

Is there any common admission criteria for all NMAT participating colleges?

NMAT scores are accepted for admission at more than 50 b-schools. There is no common admission policy for all NMAT participating colleges. All participating colleges for NMAT will set its own eligibility conditions, cutoff scores, academic requirements, work experience preference, and selection process. Some of the NMAT participating colleges may have selection rounds, such as Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), or Personal Interview (PI). Some b-schools may have more weightage for NMAT scores, while some might have more weightage for the internal selection rounds.

What is the process to complete NMAT registration?

To complete NMAT registration, candidates must create a login account and fill the personal and academic details, select school preferences, upload a photograph, and pay the application fee.

What is meant by NMAT retake window?

GMAC conducts NMAT with a aspirant-first approach. Candidates can appear for NMAT three times during one exam session. That means, GMAC provides one main attempt and two retake attempts for the NMAT exam. The meaning of retake of the NMAT exam implies that any applicant can attempt the test thrice, including the first attempt. In other words, the process of reappearing for the exam is known as exam retake. Candidates aspiring for a retake attempt have to apply using the NMAT retake window. However, candidates can reappear for the exam, not before 15 days after the first attempt. Similarly, third exam attempt can only be scheduled on a date 15 days after the second attempt for NMAT exam.

What is the procedure to retake NMAT exam?

Retake option for the NMAT exam is available in the candidate's existing registration account after the first attempt. The option to retake the test is present in the Retake tab in the dashboard of the candidate account. Candidates have to wait 15 days before retaking the NMAT exam again. It is subject to payment of the application fee. Candidates can retake the NMAT exam twice during the test window. That brings total attempts in one exam session to three. To apply for each attempt, candidates have to pay the application cum exam fee. Besides applying for retake, candidates who wish to take only one attempt can also do so. In such cases, the available score will be sent to the selected colleges.

What are the documents required to fill NMAT application form?

To fill NMAT application form, candidates need a valid photo ID proof, graduation mark sheets, and a recent passport-size photograph. The photograph must be front-facing with a light background and uploaded in JPG, PNG, or JPEG format.

NMAT Registration 2026: Release Date, Fees, How to Apply

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 18:00 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

Overview

NMAT Registration 2026: The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will start NMAT registration in the first week of August. Candidates aspiring for MBA admissions via NMAT 2026 will be allowed to fill the online application form on the official website, mba.com/nmat. Candidates have to submit the form and pay the fee to schedule the NMAT exam. Candidates can appear for NMAT thrice during the test window. NMAT registration for all three attempts is done separately. After the main attempt, GMAC facilitates the NMAT retake registration window for candidates to apply for reattempts.

As per the NMAT exam dates and schedule, a candidate can only appear for a subsequent attempt of NMAT after 15 days of his/her first attempt. Scroll down for more details on NMAT registration 2026, including important dates, steps to fill online form, registration fee, retake registration, and more.

Table of contents

NMAT Registration Process 2026
NMAT 2026 Registration & Exam Dates
Documents Required during NMAT Application Process
Important Instructions for NMAT Registration
NMAT Registration Fees 2026
NMAT Exam Scheduling 2026
NMAT Retake Registration 2026
FAQs on NMAT 2026 Registration

NMAT Registration Process 2026

Candidates can apply for NMAT exam by following the steps mentioned below:

Visit NMAT 2026 website, mba.com/exams/nmat
For first-time visitors, click button reading 'Register for NMAT by GMAC.' Candidates who have already registered must click link reading 'Already registered? Login here'

Candidates must enter following details to create mba.com account. This account can be used for registration of NMAT or GMAT exam.

Verify captcha-code and click on button reading 'Create an account'
Login using generated credentials.
From login dashboard, click on button reading 'NMAT by GMAC Dashboard'

Fill NMAT application form with personal details, then upload a passport size photograph and clicking on next button
Enter contact information, with alternate contact details, communication address, and permanent address. Click 'next' button to proceed

Enter education and work experience details, then click 'Next' button.
Add school preferences. followed by adding some additional details about other MBA exams.
Review all details filled NMAT application form, followed by payment of NMAT registration fee.

NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Institutes accepting NMAT scores for admission set the eligibility criteria for admission. With 49+ b-schools accepting NMAT scores globally, there may be a distinction in the eligibility criteria of an individual institute. Candidates are advised to check the institute-specific eligibility criteria for admissions through NMAT 2026.

The space below mentions the common eligibility conditions to be fulfilled before proceeding to fill the NMAT application form.

Qualifying Exam: Candidates must hold a graduation degree (irrespective of the discipline).
Score in Qualifying Exam: An aggregate of 50 per cent must be obtained by the candidates in the bachelor's degree exams.

Also Read: NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

NMAT 2026 Registration & Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NMAT 2026 exam

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

Documents Required during NMAT Application Process

Candidates filling the NMAT application form need to upload their photograph and signature in JPG, JPEG, or PNG. The uploaded documents will be updated on the NMAT admit card.

Details Required During NMAT Registration

Candidates need to enter multiple information during NMAT 2026 registration. These details include:

Personal information
Contact information
Education/Work Experience information
School preferences
Information about other MBA exams

Personal Information	Name Gender Date of birth Category Nationality Native language Father's name Mother's name Id proof details
Contact Information	Mobile number Alternate contact number Primary email ID Alternate email ID Address, with country, state, city, pincode, etc.
Educational Details	Highest Education Level achieved UG country UG University UG College Stream Degree name Specialisation Mode of UG degree Graduation status Graduation details with year of passing, marking scheme, and percentage
Work Experience Details	Type of engagement Sector Total work experience Industry of employment
School preferences	Candidates can add as many as five school preferences without paying any additional fees. With sixth preference of school, candidates have to pay fee for each school preference added. The additional amount will appear on the registration fee page.

Important Instructions for NMAT Registration

NMAT application may get rejected if candidates make mistakes while filling the form. Candidates must keep the following points in mind while filling the NMAT 2026 application form:

Cross-check all the information filled during NMAT registration before clicking the ‘submit’ button.
There is no edit facility for NMAT registration once the form is submitted.
Save a filled-in copy of the NMAT application form once the form is submitted. Preserve the copy until the final admission process.
The photo uploaded during NMAT registration must be front-facing and not more than 6 months old.

NMAT Registration Fees 2026

Check the NMAT registration fee in the table below.

NMAT Application Type	Application Fee (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

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NMAT Exam Scheduling 2026

NMAT exam scheduling is the process of selecting test date, time, and location using the candidate dashboard. All candidates who pay the registration fee will find NMAT scheduling button inside the login dashboard. NMAT scheduling operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Process for NMAT exam scheduling is mentioned below:

Log in to the NMAT account using the login credentials
Click on the “Schedule Exam” button
Select the date and time of the test
Select the preferable location
Complete the process by paying the rescheduling fee via Credit Card only
Click on the ‘process’ button

NMAT Retake Registration 2026

DeskCalendar Registration: Aug ' 26 - Oct ' 26

GMAC offers three attempts at NMAT exam. NMAT retake registration is the process to apply for subsequent attempts of the exam. Retake registration button is activited inside the login dashboard after the candidate has appeared for the first attempt. To complete the NMAT retake registration, candidates have to pay the application fee again. The scheduling window will also be facilitated again for the candidates filling the NMAT retake registration form.