NMAT 2026 Exam Dates (Announced): Check Schedule for Registration, Exam, Results
NMAT 2026 ( NMAT )
NMAT 2026 Registration Window
20 Aug '26 - 25 Oct '26
The official NMAT exam dates 2026 have been released by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The computer-based test window for NMAT by GMAC is scheduled from November 2 to December 20, allowing candidates to select their preferred NMAT exam date based on test-centre and slot availability. Over 60 premier business schools will accept NMAT by GMAC scores for upcoming MBA and PGDM admissions. The application and registration window for the NMAT 2026 exam has been extended to October 25. Candidates can also use NMAT login to book slots until October 25.
Candidates aiming for top management programs must also apply separately to their shortlisted participating institutes alongside completing their GMAC registration. Scroll down for a complete breakdown of the NMAT exam date 2026.
- NMAT Exam Dates 2026 & Event Schedule
- NMAT Registration Dates 2026
- NMAT Exam Scheduling Dates 2026
- NMAT Exam Dates 2026
- NMAT Result Dates 2026
- FAQs on NMAT 2026 Dates
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 |
|---|---|
| 20 Aug ' 26 - 25 Oct ' 26 | NMAT 2026 Scheduling Window ONGOING |
| 20 Aug ' 26 - 25 Oct ' 26 | NMAT 2026 Registration Window ONGOING |
| 26 Oct ' 26 - 17 Dec ' 26 | NMAT 2026 Admit Card Issuance |
| 02 Nov ' 26 - 20 Nov ' 26 | NMAT 2026 Result Declaration |
| 02 Nov ' 26 - 20 Dec ' 26 | NMAT 2026 Exam Window |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct ' 26 | NMAT 2026 Last Date for Registration |
NMAT Registration Dates 2026
Registration: 20 Aug ' 26 - 25 Oct ' 26
NMAT registration process is facilitated online on the official exam website, mba.com/nmat. GMAC allows up to three attempts at NMAT. Candidates need to apply for every exam attempt separately. NMAT retake registration window will open only when a candidate appears for his/her first attempt at NMAT. NMAT application process requires candidates to choose up to five preferred b-schools.
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Commonly asked questions
NMAT form last date 2026 has been extended to October 25. Candidates who fill the form before NMAT last date to apply 2026 will be able to book slot until October 25.
NMAT Exam Scheduling Dates 2026
Slot Booking: 20 Aug ' 26 - 25 Oct ' 26
All candidates who complete the NMAT registration will have to complete the exam scheduling. NMAT exam scheduling refers to the slot booking process where candidates need to choose the exam date, and preferred exam venue to take NMAT exam. NMAT slot booking process is facilitated separtately for all attempts at NMAT.
Candidates who wish to change their scheduled exam date or venue can use the NMAT rescheduling window by paying a processing fee for the same.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can view their NMAT scores immediately after submitting the test. The official NMAT scorecard is made available to download from the official website within 48 hours of the exam delivery date.
Candidates can appear for NMAT exam three times during one admission session. GMAC considers the best of three scores to be sent to the NMAT participating institutes for admission. Candidates who wish to appear for more than one exam take have to fill the retake registration form. The retake registration can be filled after the candidate takes the first exam attempt. While filling the retake registration form, candidates have to pay the registration fee again. Additionally, candidates have to schedule the retake exam.
NMAT Exam Dates 2026
Check NMAT 2026 exam dates, scheduling, rescheduling, retake exam dates, below:
| Events |
NMAT Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| NMAT exam scheduling begins |
20-Aug-2026 |
| NMAT 2026 scheduling last date |
22-Oct-2026 |
| NMAT exam dates |
02-Nov-2026 to 20-Dec-2026 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
NMAT Result Dates 2026
Result: 02 Nov ' 26 - 20 Nov ' 26
GMAC notifies NMAT scores on screen as soon as candidates submit their test. Candidates can also download NMAT official scorecard from the login dashboard, avaiilable at the official website, mba.com, within 48 hours of exam attempt. Candidates have to use their login ID and password to check NMAT 2026 results. NMAT scorecard mentions section-wise scores as well as overall scaled scores. GMAC will scale NMAT scores for each section within 12 and 120 marks.
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Commonly asked questions
GMAC does not release NMAT cutoffs. The participating b-schools announce their specific cutoff scores during their admission processes.
Test takers can find the NMAT results immediately after they submit their responses. The appearing window after the responses have been submitted mentions the NMAT scores. However, the scorecard download facility is provided 48 hours after the exam responses were submitted. Candidates can download the NMAT scorecard anmd retain the same for future references. The scorecard is to be presented at the time of admission based on the NMAT scores.
Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) releases the NMAT scores immediately after the exam has been submitted. However, the scorecard is not downloadable immediately after the submission of responses. Candidates can download the NMAT scorecard within 48 hours of the test date. The scorecard can be downloaded and kept for future references while applying at different participating institutes. GMAC will share best of three exam scores within the NMAT participating institutes selected by the candidate while applying for the exam.
FAQs on NMAT 2026 Dates
Check frequently asked questions related to NMAT 2026 dates below:
Yes. Candidates can choose an exam date to appear for NMAT while scheduling the exam. GMAC provides the facility of convinient slot with NMAT to help candidates prepare well and controlling the exam anxiety. Candidates who fill and submit the NMAT form are allowed to schedule the exam after paying the application fee. While choosing an exam slot to appear for NMAT, candidates have to choose an exam centre followed by choosing the available slot in a particular centre. Candidates cannot chose an exam date after the scheduling window has been closed.
The retake scheduling window opens immediately after taking the exam. However, a retake exam can only be scheduled for a date that is at least 15 days after the previous attempt.
Candidates can reschedule their NMAT exam date through the login dashboard up to 72 hours before the originally scheduled test time.
Candidates need to apply to the NMAT participating colleges separately according to their respective admission deadlines. Each institute has separate application window, which is usually available parallel to the NMAT registration.
The MBA admission processes at NMAT participating colleges typically start in November. Some b-schools may also begin their selection processes in the month of February.
NMAT exam is conducted by GMAC three times during one MBA admission session. GMAC facilitates the three exam takes within a testing window. The test window for NMAT ranges around 45 days. Once the candidate has a valid score, he/she can compete the retake registration process and schedule any date that is 15 days after the previous attempt.
Candidates can choose to appear for NMAT up to three times on chosen dates within the test window specified by GMAC. Of all the three test scores, best exam score is sent to the NMAT participating colleges, chosen by the applicant while filling the form.
Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) releases the NMAT exam dates every year. GMAC conducts the NMAT exam once every year within a specific testing window. Candidates can appear for the NMAT exam three times during this testing window. The NMAT exam dates can be found on the official exam website. While scheduling the NMAT exam, candidates can choose a desired date to appear for the NMAT exam. Alternatively, NMAT exam dates can be found on shiksha's page for NMAT exam.
Yes. Candidates will have to fill the NMAT application form to appear for the exam. To apply for admission based on NMAT scores, candidates will have to fill the application form at desired college website. All NMAT participating institutes have a separate admission window. Therefore, candidates must be cautious of crucial deadlines to apply for admission based on NMAT exam scores. Besides a separate application form, several participating institutes have a criterion to only accept the NMAT score from the first attempt. Therefore, candidates must check the eligibility as well as the admission deadline of the desired college that accepts NMAT scores for MBA Admission.
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.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Cutoffs, including any sectional criteria, can change from year to year based on applicant volume, seats and the college's policy. Always rely on the latest admission cycle's official information.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
A retake can help if your target colleges clearly apply sectional minimums and you have attempts remaining. Confirm the retake rules and which score the college considers before deciding.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
For colleges that use only the total score, a strong section can makup for a weaker one. For colleges that apply a sectional minimum cutoff, a high score elsewhere may not compensate.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
There is no mandatory minimum score for qualifying for admissions via NMAT. Some colleges may expect minimum scores in specific sections.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
No, GMAC reports section-wise and total scores but does not set a sectional cutoff. Any minimum section score is decided by the individual participating colleges.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
NMAT admit card is released on your candidate dashboard 7 days before your scheduled exam date. You can download and print it after logging in to your account.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
If you fail to schedule your exam by October 22, 2026, your registration expires. You will not be allocated an exam slot, you will not receive an admit card, and the registration fee is non-refundable.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes. Candidates can reschedule the exam date, time, or test centre up to 72 hours before your scheduled appointment time. Rescheduling requires an additional fee of INR 1,200 plus applicable taxes, and depends on seat availability.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
No. Registration involves filling the application form and paying the application fee. Scheduling is a separate step where you select your exam date, time slot, and test centre
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
The last date for NMAT 2026 slot booking is October 22, 2026. Candidates must schedule their exam on or before this date through their dashboard.
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