NMAT 2026 Registration Last Date Extended to October 25: Apply Online Link

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has officially extended the registration deadline for NMAT 2026 from October 10 to October 25, 2026. The NMAT by GMAC exam serves as an entrance test accepted by several leading business schools in India, including NMIMS. Candidates can attempt the examination up to three times during the testing cycle. Unregistered aspirants must complete their online application, make the required fee payment, and book their test slot on or before the extended deadline.

Candidates planning to take the exam can also check the complete NMAT Exam 2026 guide for details on eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and admission requirements

NMAT 2026 Exam Schedule

The Graduate Management Admission Council has revised the deadline to provide candidates additional time to submit their applications. Candidates can check the complete schedule along with the testing window details below.

The table below lists the key dates for the NMAT 2026 application and examination cycle:

Note: An earlier mentioned date for the exam delivery window was November 5 to December 19, 2026.

Candidates preparing for other management entrance tests can also explore the CAT Exam Date 2026 and schedule to compare important dates and plan their MBA entrance exam preparation.

Steps for Online Application

Candidates must complete their online registration and schedule their exam slots on the official portal. Aspirants are permitted to send their test scores to up to five institutes and programmes free of cost during the application process.

1. Visit the official NMAT website at mba.com/nmat.

2. Click on "Create your NMAT Account" and register using a valid email ID and mobile number.

3. Fill in personal and academic details under the "Manage NMAT Profile" section.

4. Select the preferred schools and programmes to send scores (up to five free of cost).

5. Pay the registration fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.

6. Book the exam slot by choosing a date, time, and mode (test centre or online proctored) within the scheduling window.

7. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

For a more detailed walkthrough, candidates can refer to the NMAT Registration 2026 guide, which covers the application process, registration deadline, fee details, and direct link.

Documents Required for Registration

Candidates should keep all mandatory records ready prior to starting the online registration process. Having these documents ready prevents errors and avoids delays during profile creation and slot booking.

Candidates who are also considering other MBA entrance tests can visit the MBA Entrance Exams 2026–27 page for information about exams such as CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, and SNAP.

• Valid email ID and active mobile number

• Government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, or passport)

• Class 10 and Class 12 academic details (marks and passing year)

• Graduation details (completed or ongoing course)

• Recent passport-size digital photograph adhering to specified guidelines

• Active payment method (debit card, credit card, or net banking)

Candidates applying for multiple management entrance examinations should review the relevant application instructions before submitting their forms. For example, the CAT 2026 registration guide explains the registration process, required documents, application fee, and key deadlines for CAT applicants.

Aspirants can also check the CAT 2026 registration window and important dates to keep track of the separate registration and examination schedule for another major MBA entrance test.