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New Delhi, Updated on Jul 30, 2025 13:02 IST

GMAC has released the NMAT 2025 dates and event timeline. Candidates can apply for the NMAT by GMAC exam from August 1. NMAT exam delivery will start from November 5.

NMAT 2025 Dates

NMAT 2025 Dates Released; Exam from November 5

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the conducting body of NMAT exam, has released the exan dates for 2025 term. NMAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted from November 5 to December 19. Candidates can appear for the NMAT exam thrice during the test window.

Candidates will be able to apply for the NMAT exam 2025 from August 1 until October 10. Along with the start of the NMAT registration process, GMAC will open the NMAT scheduling window. Last date to choose the NMAT exam date using the scheduling window is October 14.

A total of 85 b-schools will accept the NMAT 2025 scores for admissions globally. Out of the total participating institute, 58 b-schools are located in India.

NMAT 2025 Dates

The table below mentions the NMAT 2025 timeline, including the registration dates, exam schedule, slot booking dates, retake registration dates, etc.

NMAT 2025 Exam Events

Start Date

Last Date

Exam registration

01-Aug-2025

10-Oct-2025

Exam scheduling

01-Aug-2025

14-Oct-2025

NMAT rescheduling

01-Aug-2025

16-Dec-2025

NMAT exam dates 2024

05-Nov-2025

19-Dec-2025

NMAT retake registration

06-Nov-2025

16-Dec-2025

NMAT retake scheduling

06-Nov-2025

16-Dec-2025

NMAT by GMAC is being conducted across 86 test centres across the country. NMAT exam slots are available on some specific dates. NMAT slots are available on first-come-first-served basis.

NMAT 2025 Fee

While applying for the NMAT exam, candidates have to pay the fee before they can choose the exam date and slot via the NMAT scheduling window. For each attempt of the NMAT exam, candidates have to pay the registration fee. NMAT 2025 registration fee is as follows:

  • Exam registration: INR 3000 + applicable taxes
  • Retake registration fee: INR 3000 + applicable taxes
  • *Additional Score Reports: INR 400 per Score Report + applicable taxes
  • Exam rescheduling fee: INR 1200 + applicable taxes

NOTE: Sharing five score reports with the NMAT participating colleges is included with the exam fee. Candidates who wish to send their scores to more than five colleges will have to pay teh fee for additional score report.

Q:   Is NMAT registration available throughout the year?
A:

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.

Q:   When is the last date of registration for NMAT exam?
A:

NMAT registration typically commence in the first week of August every year. The registration process starts on August 1 every year, with the last date lying in the month of October.

Candidates must complete the NMAT registration before the deadline to appear for the exam. Candidates who wish to retake the exam later within the current testing widnow are also required to apply before the last date.

For real-time updates on exam dates of NMAT exam, follow NMAT exam date and schedule.

Q:   How many times is NMAT registration window facilitated?
A:
GMAC facilitates NMAT registration window once every year. Registration for the NMAT exam is accepted one time in one exam session. Since candidates can take the test thrice, GMAC facilitates the NMAT retake registration window soon after the exam window starts. For an attempt over and above the regular attempt, candidates have to use the NMAT retake registration window. Besides the NMAT registration and NMAT retake registration, the candidate portal also hosts a scheduling window. This scheduling window helps candidates to choose the exam slot and exam venue. The allotment of exam slot and test centre is done on first-cum-first-serve basis.
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