NMAT 2025 Retake Registration Starts from Nov 6; Last Date to Apply Dec 16

B-schools, including NMIMS Mumbai, SPJIMR, ISB, XIMB, VIT, TAPMI, SDAB, and more accept NMAT scores. NMAT retake registrations will close on December 16.

The NMAT 2025 retake window will open tomorrow, November 6, and will close on December 16. Candidates who have already appeared can book a second or third attempt to improve their score. The main exam is being held from November 5 to December 19 across more than 60 cities in India.

GMAC allows a maximum of three attempts in the same cycle. B-schools, including NMIMS Mumbai, SPJIMR, ISB, XIMB, VIT, TAPMI, SDAB, and more accept NMAT scores. NMAT registration closed on October 18 and the scheduling window was closed on October 25.

The 120 minute test has three sections – Language Skills (36 questions), Quantitative Skills (36 questions), and Logical Reasoning (36 questions). No negative marking. You decide the section order at the start. Each section gets a fixed time: 28 minutes for Language, 52 for Quant, 40 for Logic.

To book a retake, log in to your NMAT account on mba.com after your first exam. Check real-time seat availability, select date and centre, pay Rs 3,000 + 18% GST per retake via card, net banking, or UPI. A new admit card downloads instantly.

Candidates are required to bring admit card and original photo ID – passport, PAN, Aadhaar (with signature), voter ID, or driving licence. Reach the centre 45 minutes early. Phones, calculators, smartwatches, and bags are banned.

Scores are out within 48 hours on the dashboard. Reports reach schools in 3-4 weeks. Slots in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune fill fastest. Smaller towns like Nagpur, Ranchi, or Raipur have limited seats.

A 15 days gap is mandatory between attempts. Use the official mock test series on mba.com to spot weak areas. Last year, over 70,000 candidates appeared. This year’s numbers are expected to cross 80,000.