NMAT Registration 2026 has started online through the official NMAT portal at mba.com. Candidates who want to appear for the NMAT 2026 exam can complete the application form from August 20 to October 10, 2026. After registration and fee payment, candidates can book their exam slots.
The scheduling window will remain open until October 22, 2026. NMAT 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted from November 2 to December 17, 2026. Candidates can take the exam up to three times in one testing cycle, including one first attempt and two retakes.
Candidates can complete NMAT Registration 2026 online through the official NMAT portal at mba.com. The registration process requires candidates to create an account, enter personal and academic information, select B-school preferences, upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
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Candidates should complete the NMAT registration 2026 before the deadline. After completing registration and payment, they can schedule their preferred NMAT exam slot.
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NMAT Registration 2026 Overview |
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Exam Name |
NMAT 2026 |
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Conducting Body |
GMAC |
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Registration Mode |
Online |
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Registration Start Date |
August 20, 2026 |
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Registration Last Date |
October 10, 2026 |
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Scheduling Last Date |
October 22, 2026 |
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Exam Window |
November 2 to December 17, 2026 |
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Registration Fee |
INR 3,000 + applicable taxes |
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Retake Fee |
INR 3,000 + applicable taxes |
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Rescheduling Fee |
INR 1,200 + applicable taxes |
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Maximum Attempts |
3 |
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Exam Duration |
120 minutes |
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Total Questions |
108 |
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the NMAT application form.
Visit the official NMAT portal and create an account using the required details.
Enter personal, contact and other basic information carefully. Candidates should make sure that all details are correct.
Provide the required graduation and academic information. Final-year students should enter their details as required in the application form.
Candidates can select their preferred B-schools while completing the application. However, this does not replace the separate application process of each B-school.
Upload a recent passport-size photograph and digital signature in the prescribed format. The accepted image formats include JPG, JPEG and PNG.
Pay the NMAT registration fee of INR 3,000 plus applicable taxes using the available payment method.
After registration and successful fee payment, candidates can book their preferred exam slot. The scheduling window closes on October 22, 2026.
Candidates should complete slot booking early to get a preferred date and time.
Candidates should keep the required information and documents ready before starting the application.
Recent passport-size photograph
Digital signature
Personal details
Contact details
Academic information
B-school preference details
Valid payment method
NMAT registration fee is INR 3,000 plus applicable taxes. Candidates who want to take the exam again can register for a retake by paying the applicable retake fee.
NMAT Registration: INR 3,000 + taxes
Retake: INR 3,000 + taxes
Rescheduling: INR 1,200 + taxes
Additional Score Report: INR 400 + taxes per school
Candidates can send their NMAT scores to up to five B-schools without an additional score-reporting charge. Additional score reports cost INR 400 plus applicable taxes per school.
NMAT exam scheduling is completed after registration and fee payment. Candidates can select their preferred exam date and slot during the scheduling period.
The last date for scheduling is October 22, 2026. Candidates should not wait until the last day because preferred slots may not be available.
Candidates can take the NMAT exam up to three times in one testing cycle. This includes the first attempt and two retakes.
The retake fee is INR 3,000 plus applicable taxes. Candidates who want to change their scheduled exam date or time can use the rescheduling option by paying INR 1,200 plus applicable taxes.
Entering incorrect personal information
Providing incorrect contact details
Making mistakes in academic details
Uploading an incorrect photograph or signature
Selecting the wrong B-school preferences
Waiting until the last date to schedule the exam
Forgetting to pay the registration fee
Failing to check all details before submission
Candidates should have a recognised bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks to apply for NMAT 2026. Students who are currently in the final year of their graduation can also apply provisionally.
Candidates should also check the admission requirements of individual B-schools because colleges may have their own eligibility and admission rules.
NMAT 2026 has three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning. The exam has 108 questions, and candidates get 120 minutes to complete it.
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NMAT 2026 Exam Pattern |
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Section |
Questions |
Time |
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Language Skills |
36 |
28 minutes |
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Quantitative Skills |
36 |
52 minutes |
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Logical Reasoning |
36 |
40 minutes |
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Total |
108 |
120 minutes |
After completing registration, candidates should book their exam slot, prepare for the three sections and appear for the exam during the exam window.
Candidates should also remember that NMAT registration does not automatically complete the admission application for B-schools. Applications must be submitted separately to individual colleges according to their admission deadlines.