The NMAT 2026 registration last date is tomorrow, Saturday, October 10, 2026, according to GMAC's official NMAT website. Candidates who have not yet registered must create an account and pay the fee at mba.com/exams/nmat before the window closes.

NMAT 2026 Exam Dates

EventDate
Registration closesOctober 10, 2026
Slot booking endsOctober 22, 2026
NMAT 2026 exam windowNovember 2 to December 20, 2026
Rescheduling endsDecember 17, 2026
Retake registration and schedulingNovember 3 to December 17, 2026

NMAT Registration Fees

  • Registration: Rs 3,000 plus taxes, including score reports to five schools
  • Each additional score report: Rs 400 plus taxes
  • Retake: Rs 3,000 plus taxes
  • Rescheduling: Rs 1,200 plus taxes

How to Apply Online

Create an NMAT account, verify your email, and complete the application form. Your name and date of birth must match your photo ID. Select schools for score reporting, upload a photograph taken within six months, and pay the fee. Registration is only half the process: slots are first-come, first-served, so book your exam from the dashboard afterwards. The official apply link is mba.com/exams/nmat.

NMAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The computer-based, adaptive exam has 108 questions to be answered in 120 minutes, with no negative marking. Candidates choose their section order.

SectionQuestionsTime
Language Skills3628 minutes
Quantitative Skills3652 minutes
Logical Reasoning3640 minutes

Colleges Accepting NMAT Scores

GMAC's official list includes NMIMS, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, XIM University, TAPMI Manipal, Great Lakes Institute of Management, FLAME University, Jindal Global Business School and Shiv Nadar Institute of Management Studies, among others. Applying to these schools is a separate process, so check each institute's website for eligibility and deadlines.

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