The Graduate Management Admission Council is facilitating the registration window for NMAT 2026 on its official website, mba.com. Eligible candidates seeking admission to top MBA programs can submit their applications online before October 10.
NMAT 2026 Last Date to Apply, Registration Fees
NMAT 2026 registration window is currently active. Candidates planning to appear for this computer-based entrance exam must complete the online application process by visiting the official website, mba.com. Candidates have to book their NMAT test slots using the exam scheduling window, accessible after the online registration. Candidates can choose their preferred test centre during the registration and scheduling stages. The exam scores are accepted by leading management institutes across India, including SVKM's NMIMS, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, and TAPMI.
NMAT 2026 Registration Last Date
The last date to register for NMAT 2026 is October 10, 2026. Candidates who submit their basic registration form can schedule their examination slots until October 22, 2026. The examination window will take place between November 2, 2026, and December 20, 2026.
Aspirants are permitted up to three attempts during the testing period, which includes the primary attempt and two retakes. The retake registration window opens on November 3, 2026, and closes on December 17, 2026.
NMAT 2026 Registration Fee
The NMAT 2026 registration fee is INR 3,000 plus applicable taxes. There are no category-based concessions, and the same fee applies to all applicants.
Candidates choosing to take an exam retake must pay INR 3,000 plus taxes per retake attempt. If a candidate wishes to reschedule an already booked test slot, an additional fee of INR 1,200 plus taxes applies. The registration fee covers score reporting to five business school programs; selecting additional institutes requires an extra payment of INR 400 plus taxes per program.
Candidates are advised to finish their online registration and fee payment well before the October 10 deadline to secure their preferred exam slots and test centres.
Commonly asked questions
The NMAT exam is considered to have a moderate to tough difficulty level. However, compared to exams like CAT and XAT, NMAT is on the easier side. Its difficulty standard is generally considered similar to the SNAP exam
The maximum scaled score a candidate can achieve in the NMAT exam is 360 marks. Since there are 108 questions and each correct answer carries three marks, the total score ranges between 36 and 360.
Yes, candidates can prepare for NMAY exam in one month by planning a focused approach. Practice the free NMAT question paper, analyse your weak areas, and divide your time to cover one section per week, leaving the final week for revision
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