Will GMAC issue separate NMAT admit card for reattempts?

Yes. GMAC issues a separate NMAT admit card for reattempts. Candidates are issued NMAT admit card inside the same login dashboard. The timeline for issuance of NMAT admit card remains the same.

When is NMAT admit card released?

GMAC releases the NMAT admit card 7 days before the exam date. Candidates can find the NMAT admit card download link inside the login dashboard available on the official website. The admit card for NMAT exam is downloadable until the exam date.

Will there be a common admit card for all attempts of NMAT?

No. GMAC releases a separate admit card for all attempts of NMAT exam. NMAT admit card for each attempt is downloadable after the exam scheduling is complete.

What is the process to download NMAT admit card for a retake attempt?

The process to download NMAT admit card for a retake attempt remains the same as it was followed for the first attempt. Candidates have to provide login credentials

What are the documents to be carried on the NMAT exam day?

Candidates need to carry a valid photo ID proof along with a hard copy of admit card on the NMAT exam day.

What identity documents can be carried on NMAT test day along with the hall ticket?

Candidates appearing for NMAT test have to carry any of the following documents with NMAT admit card: Aadhaar Card Passport issued by Government of India PAN Card Voter's ID Card Driver's License

What is the NMAT exam date?

Graduate Management Admission Council conducts the NMAT exam within a particular exam timeline. Every year, NMAT exam is usually scheduled to be conducted in the last quarter of a calendar year. Candidates are able to take the exam until December. Candidates can appear for the NMAT exam three times during the testing window. Soon after taking the first exam attempt, candidates can fill the retake registration form to apply for the NMAT retake. However, one can schedule a retake of the NMAT exam 15 days after the first take. NMAT 2026 exam dates will be revealed later. NOTE: NMAT exam dates can vary every year. However, the timeline remains the same.

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.

Do I need admit card for NMAT exam?

Candidates scheduling the NMAT exam are issued the admit card within 24 hours of completing the schedulung. Candidates can choose the NMAT by GMAC exam day, slot, and exam venue during the exam scheduling process. The same login window hosts the NMAT admit card. The NMAT admit card download window will remain open until the last date of the NMAT scheduling. Candidates are required to present the NMAT admit card at the exam centre. Officials at the NMAT exam centre does not allow entry inside the exam hall without the admit card.

What is the process to download NMAT admit card?

Candidates can download the NMAT admit card from the website. NMAT admit card is made available around 7 days before the scheduled exam date inside the login dashboard.

NMAT 2026 Admit Card by GMAC: Release Date, How to Download Hall Ticket @mba.com

NMAT 2026 Admit Card Issuance

26 Oct '26 - 17 Dec '26

Updated on Oct 26, 2026 11:19 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Deputy Manager - MBA & BBA Content

NMAT admit card 2026 is released for all candidates who complete the exam scheduling process before the last date. The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) issues the NMAT 2026 admit card seven days before the exam date. Candidates can download the NMAT admit card from the login dashboard. Candidates can access NMAT login dashboard to download admit card from the official website, mba.com. Last date to download NMAT admit card 2026 is the exam date. Candidates have to carry the admit card of NMAT exam to the test centre. NMAT 2026 admit card for additional phase exam is now available. Read below all the information related to NMAT 2026 admit card including download dates and process.

LATEST: NMAT Admit Card 2026 Out inside Login Dashboard 7 Days Before Exam Date

Table of contents

Direct Link for NMAT Admit Card Download
NMAT Exam Dates 2026 & Event Schedule
How to Download NMAT Admit Card?
Details Mentioned on NMAT Admit Card 2026
Documents Required with NMAT 2026 Admit Card
NMAT 2026 Admit Card for Three Attempts
FAQs on NMAT Admit Card 2026

Direct Link for NMAT Admit Card Download

DeskCalendar Admit Card: 26 Oct ' 26 - 17 Dec ' 26

Candidates who fill the NMAT exam form and complete the NMAT slot booking 2026 are issued the hall ticket. As per the official timeline, the NMAT admit card will be issued around 7 days before the scheduled exam date. Candidates will find their admit card inside the login dashboard. The direct link to access NMAT login is mentioned below:

Direct Link for NMAT Admit Card Download: https://www.mba.com/service/login

NMAT Exam Dates 2026 & Event Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
26 Oct ' 26 - 17 Dec ' 26	NMAT 2026 Admit Card Issuance ONGOING
02 Nov ' 26 - 20 Dec ' 26	NMAT 2026 Exam Window

Dates	Past Exam Dates
25 Oct ' 26	NMAT 2026 Last Date for Registration
20 Aug ' 26 - 25 Oct ' 26	NMAT 2026 Scheduling Window
20 Aug ' 26 - 25 Oct ' 26	NMAT 2026 Registration Window

How to Download NMAT Admit Card?

Soon after the exam registration and scheduling, candidates will be able to download NMAT admit card from the login dashboard. Check how to download NMAT 2026 hall ticket below:

Visit the NMAT by GMAC website, mba.com
Candidates who completed the NMAT registration can log in to check the application status. Candidates who find the status as ‘payment successful’ can proceed to download NMAT admit card on the exam application dashboard
Candidates not fulfilling the NMAT 2026 registration process should first complete the steps and then download the admit card.

Details Mentioned on NMAT Admit Card 2026

Check details mentioned on the NMAT admit card 2026 below:

NMAT Admit card Information	Details
Candidate’s details	Name, parents’ name, gender, ID/application number, photograph, date of birth
Identity Proof details	Photo ID proof, name, details, ID number and signature
NMAT exam details	NMAT exam date, shift, timings, test duration, exam attempt (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd) and signature of Test Centre Administrator
Test Centre details	Exam Centre name, location and exam day instructions

Documents Required with NMAT 2026 Admit Card

While appearing for the NMAT exam, candidates have to carry a valid photo ID proof on the exam day. Candidates can carry any of the following ID cards to the NMAT test centre:

UID/Aadhaar Card
Passport issued by the Government of India
PAN Card
Voter's ID Card
Driver’s License (Permanent)

Candidates must carry a valid ID proof. ID cards which are expired are not accepted while granting entry inside exam hall. Candidates must also carry the ID card in the original form; photocopies of the hall ticket is not applicable.

Review the official NMAT exam day regulations, verification protocols, and test centre rules before heading to your slot.

Check NMAT Exam Day Guidelines

NMAT 2026 Admit Card for Three Attempts

GMAC releases separate NMAT admit card for all three attempts. Candidates find the NMAT admit card for each attempt after scheduling their exam. NMAT admit card hosts the exam attempt number, along with the schedule date, and slot time. The details mentioned on the NMAT admit card of all three attempts remains the same. Candidates need to download the NMAT admit card once they receive an intimation from GMAC regarding the same.

FAQs on NMAT Admit Card 2026

Here are some important FAQs related to NMAT admit card:

Q: What is the NMAT admit card release date?

GMAC does not release NMAT admit card on a specified date for all applicants. NMAT admit card is issued to the candidates based on their scheduled exam date. Candidates can find NMAT Admit card 6-7 days before their exam date.

Q: How to find NMAT admit card?

Candidates can find NMAT admit card inside the login dashboard. GMAC issues NMAT admit card to all candidates who complete the online registration process.

Q: Should I refer to more than one book for NMAT preparation?

Yes, candidates must refer to at least two books for each section while preparing for the NMAT exam.

Q: Is NMAT exam difficult to crack?

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

Q: How many times is NMAT exam conducted in a year?

The NMAT exam is conducted once a year, but candidates are allowed up to three attempts within the 45-day testing window.

Q: Is NMAT exam easy or tough?

The NMAT exam is generally considered to be of moderate difficulty level. NMAT is a speed-based test which requires candidates to solve 108 questions within 120 minutes. Almost all test takers find NMAT easier than CAT.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.