The NMAT exam 2026 registration date has changed and has now been extended to 25th October 2026 (Sunday). Candidates who have not registered for this exam on 10th October 2026 (Saturday) still have the chance to apply for the MBA entrance exam.

NMAT exam is one of the top entrance exams for MBA course admission in top MBA institutes. The learner can easily choose the exam slot, timing and exam centres (or online-proctored exams). The exam registration has been open since 20th August, 2026 (Thursday).

The learners who want to attempt the NMAT exam by GMAC can apply for the exam at mba.com/nmat. This exam also gives you full freedom for exam retakes according to the applicable rules and regulations.

NMAT 2026 Registration Last Date & Other Important Dates

These are a few important details about the NMAT 2026 registration last date & other key dates & days. Please check the following table:

Particulars	Details
Exam	NMAT by GMAC Exam
Registration Started	August 20, 2026 (Thursday)
Previous Registration Deadline	October 25, 2026 (Saturday)
Registration Deadline	October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Scheduling Dates	August 20, 2026 (Thursday) - October 22, 2026 (Monday)
Rescheduling Dates	August 20, 2026 (Thursday) - December 17, 2026 (Thursday)
NMAT Exam Date	November 2, 2026 (Monday) – December 20, 2026 (Sunday)
Retake Registration Date	November 3, 2026 (Tuesday) – December 17, 2026 (Thursday)
Retake Scheduling Date	November 3, 2026 (Tuesday) – December 17, 2026 (Thursday)
Exam Sessions	Three Sessions
Test Cities	54 Test Cities across India
Application Fees	INR 3,000 + applicable taxes (includes score reports sent to up to 5 B-schools)
Mode	Online Mode
Official Website	mba.com/exams/nmat

How to Register for the NMAT by GMAC Exam 2026?

These are the general guidelines that every student must follow to register for the NMAT by GMAC exam 2026.

Step 1: Go to mba.com/nmat

Step 2: Sign up and enter all your details on the portal.

Step 3: Log in to the candidate dashboard and enter all the mandatory details.

Step 4: You have the option to select your preferred participating B-schools (up to 5 business schools). In this step, you have to pay an extra amount of Rs. 400 + extra taxes (including your application fees) for each B-school you have chosen.

Step 5: Pay the required registration fee of INR 3000 with tax (for India).

Step 6: Within 24 hours of your registration and fee payment, you can choose the exam slot and centre (or online-proctored option).

Step 7: After you have selected the slot, timing and centre, you can simply save a copy of the fee receipt for future reference.

Documents Needed for NMAT Exam Registration 2026

These are the important documents that the candidates must have for registering for the NMAT Exam 2026.

Valid Email ID & Mobile No. details
Personal ID details (Aadhar/PAN, etc)
Class 10 & 12 Academic Certificates
Graduation Details (wherever needed)
Recent (at least 6 months old) Passport-size Photograph
Payment Details for Application Fees

NMAT Exam 2026 Registration Fees: Key Details

These are the NMAT Exam 2026 registration fees

Highlights of NMAT Exam 2026	Registration Fees
Highlights of NMAT Exam 2026	Fees (In INR)	Fees (In USD)
Application Fees	INR 3000 + applicable taxes	$31.80 + applicable taxes
Retake Fees	INR 3000 + applicable taxes	$31.80 + applicable taxes
Additional Score Reports (Beyond First Five) Fees	INR 400 per Score Report + applicable taxes	$4.24 per Score Report + applicable taxes
Reschedule Fees	INR 1200 + applicable taxes	$12.72 + applicable taxes

Why This Matters If You Have Not Applied Yet!

Earlier, the NMAT Exam 2026 registration date was 10th October, 2026 (Sunday) and many

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