Description
The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will close the registration window for the NMAT by GMAC 2026 examination today, October 10, 2026. Candidates planning to appear for the management entrance examination must complete their online application and pay the registration fee before the deadline.
Candidates can register through the official website. After completing registration and fee payment, applicants can schedule their examination by selecting a preferred date, time and test centre, subject to availability.
The NMAT is a management entrance examination accepted by several business schools for admission to management programmes. Candidates should check the admission criteria and application deadlines of their preferred institutions separately, as NMAT registration does not complete the college admission process.
NMAT 2026: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
Examination Name | NMAT by GMAC 2026 |
Conducting Body | Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) |
Registration Last Date | October 10, 2026 |
Exam Scheduling Last Date | October 22, 2026 |
Examination Window | November 2 to December 20, 2026 |
Registration Mode | Online |
Registration Fee | Rs 3,000 plus applicable taxes |
Exam Duration | 120 minutes |
Exam Sections | Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning |
Official Website |
NMAT 2026: Important Dates
Candidates should note the following dates for the registration and examination process.
| Event | Date |
Registration Begins | August 20, 2026 |
Registration Last Date | October 10, 2026 |
Last Date for Exam Scheduling | October 22, 2026 |
Examination Window Begins | November 2, 2026 |
Last Date of Examination Window | December 20, 2026 |
Although registration closes on October 10, candidates who have registered successfully can schedule their examination until October 22, 2026, subject to the availability of slots.
NMAT 2026 Registration Fee
The NMAT 2026 registration fee is Rs 3,000 plus applicable taxes. Candidates must complete the payment using the online payment methods available on the official portal.
Additional charges may apply for services such as examination rescheduling, additional attempts or sending scores to more than five business schools. Candidates should check the official fee details before selecting these services.
Steps to Apply for NMAT 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the NMAT 2026 registration process:
First visit the official website.
Create an account or sign in to the NMAT candidate portal.
Enter the required personal, educational and work experience details.
Select the relevant programme preferences and upload the required photograph.
Pay the registration fee online and submit the application.
Confirm that the registration and payment have been completed successfully.
Log in to the candidate portal to schedule the examination date, time and test centre.
Candidates should carefully review all the details before submitting the application and save the payment confirmation for future reference.
NMAT 2026 Exam Pattern
The NMAT examination consists of three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning. Candidates can choose the order in which they attempt the sections.
| Particulars | Details |
Total Sections | 3 |
Language Skills | English language proficiency and comprehension |
Quantitative Skills | Numerical and mathematical aptitude |
Logical Reasoning | Analytical and logical reasoning |
Examination Duration | 120 minutes |
Negative Marking | No negative marking for incorrect answers |
Candidates should prepare for all three sections and practise sample questions to improve their speed and accuracy before the examination.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Complete the registration and fee payment before October 10, 2026.
Schedule the examination before October 22, 2026.
Select an exam slot and test centre based on availability.
Verify personal and academic details before submitting the application.
Check the admission requirements and deadlines of individual business schools separately.
Official Website
Candidates can complete their registration and access examination-related updates through the official NMAT website: mba.com/exams/nmat.
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