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.
- 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'
NMAT Registration 2026
- Candidates must enter following details to create mba.com account. This account can be used for registration of NMAT or GMAT exam.
One-time Registration for NMAT 2026
- 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'
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
Contact Information to be added during NMAT Registration Process 2026
- 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.
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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. |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can reschedule the NMAT exam via the login dashboard. However, candidates will have to pay a processing fee for the same.
Candidates can reschedule their NMAT exam date through the login dashboard up to 72 hours before the originally scheduled test time.
NMAT Retake Registration 2026
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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
FAQs on NMAT 2026 Registration
Check frequently asked questions related to NMAT registration below:
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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