The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has extended the registration deadline for NMAT by GMAC 2026 to October 25, 2026. The earlier last date was October 10. The deadline to schedule the exam has also been pushed to October 25, from October 22, so candidates now get one common cut-off for registration and slot booking.

The extension helps MBA aspirants who missed the first deadline or who have registered but have not yet chosen an exam date. The direct link to apply is available in the Official References list at the end of this article.

NMAT 2026 Registration Last Date Extended: Latest Update

Reports dated between October 11 and 13, 2026 confirm the new deadline. A press note issued on October 12 described the extension as a response to popular demand from candidates, and it advised aspirants to register early because the availability of slots and test locations is subject to capacity.

Registration for NMAT 2026 began on August 20, 2026. The exam is delivered in a testing window that runs from November 2 to December 20, 2026, and candidates choose their own date within it.

NMAT 2026 Revised Dates

EventEarlier dateRevised date
Registration last dateOctober 10, 2026October 25, 2026
Exam scheduling last dateOctober 22, 2026October 25, 2026
Exam windowNovember 2 to December 20, 2026Unchanged
Retake registration deadline (as reported)December 17, 2026Unchanged

The retake date comes from a single portal, so candidates who plan a second attempt should confirm it on the official page.

How to Apply for NMAT 2026 Online

NMAT registration is a two-step process. A candidate first registers and pays the fee, and then schedules the exam by choosing a date and a test slot. Both steps must be completed by October 25.

  1. Open the NMAT by GMAC page on the official GMAC website using the direct link in the Official References list.
  2. Create a new account or log in with your existing GMAC account.
  3. Fill in the personal and academic details asked in the registration form.
  4. Choose the business schools to which you want your score to be sent.
  5. Pay the registration fee online. Last year's fee was reported at Rs 3,000 plus taxes, so check the current amount on the portal.
  6. Schedule your exam by selecting a date, time and test location within the window from November 2 to December 20.
  7. Save the confirmation and keep a copy for your records.

Key Highlights

  • The NMAT 2026 registration deadline is now October 25, 2026.
  • The exam scheduling deadline is also October 25, 2026.
  • The exam window runs from November 2 to December 20, 2026.
  • Registration and scheduling are two separate steps, and both must be completed.
  • Slots and test locations are limited and are allotted subject to capacity.

Related Resources

Official References